usatvline Chapter 1965 The Happy 'Bluebird'
Chapter 1965 The Happy 'Bluebird'
Chapter 1965 The Happy 'Bluebird'
“Sakai Naotsugu,” Imamura Heitaro said, putting down the telegram. “Some people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have this to say about him…”
He shook his head as he spoke, "Never mind, the person is gone, let the dead rest in peace."
When Sakai Naotsugu was in North China, he implemented General Okamura's "Three Alls" policy to an extreme degree. Some of the more brutal scenes were photographed by reporters. For example, Sakai Naotsugu ordered his officers and soldiers to compete to see who could insult the most Chinese women, and even gave them awards and prizes. After this incident spread, it once attracted some criticism of the Empire from international public opinion, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had to clean up the mess.
Some people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believe that policies such as the "Three Alls Policy" are not unacceptable, but they should be carried out more thoroughly. For example, if killing is to be done, it should be done thoroughly. If a radius of ten li is not enough, then kill everyone within a radius of thirty or fifty li, leaving no survivors and eliminating any potential risks that could be reported in the newspapers.
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“Miyazaki-kun must have gone to the military police headquarters,” Sakamoto Ryono said.
"What is he doing at the Military Police Headquarters?" Imamura Heitaro asked in surprise.
“Miyazaki-kun’s friend, Onodera Shogo, is a lieutenant colonel and section chief in the Military Police Headquarters. He is on this expedition with the army and is highly regarded by General Sakai in the 15th Division,” Sakamoto Ryono said. “Many of General Sakai’s entourage have been killed or wounded, and Miyazaki-kun is worried that Onodera Shogo may be among them.”
"Find the dead inside." Imamura Heitaro nodded.
Kentaro Miyazaki is indeed a sentimental person, which makes him very satisfied.
"Is there something you need today, Kentaro?" Imamura Heitaro asked.
“Miyazaki-kun and I had a chat. He seemed to be somewhat worried about the future after the Empire took over the French Concession,” Sakamoto Ryono said.
"This matter..." Imamura Heitaro thought for a moment and understood his student's concerns.
Kentaro Miyazaki impersonates Cheng Qianfan and uses this identity to grow and develop within the French Concession police station, successfully becoming "Little Boss Cheng" of the French Concession Central Police Station, gaining influence and sphere of influence in the French Concession and even Shanghai.
It can be said that the existence of the French Concession was precisely where Miyazaki Kentaro, as a secret agent, could realize his value.
The Empire's complete takeover of the French Concession was a good thing for the Empire, but not for Kentaro Miyazaki.
The existence of the French Concession, especially the completeness of its police and administrative powers, provided protection for anti-Japanese elements who hid there.
However, interestingly, in a sense, this was also a form of protection for Kentaro, allowing him to calmly develop his influence and build his business empire within the protective shell of the French Concession.
Once the French Concession was taken over by the Empire, especially the police force, Kentaro's most powerful weapon—the Central District Police Station of the French Concession—lost its greatest deterrent power.
If things go wrong, Kentaro Miyazaki, who has lost his greatest value, could become a piece of easy prey for "Little Boss Cheng" in the French Concession.
Furthermore, if someone on the Empire's side were to make a move for such a huge profit, Miyazaki Kentaro's true identity as an Imperial agent could be erased, and the only one to be devoured would be Cheng Qianfan, the once-powerful "Little Boss Cheng" of the French Concession's central district.
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“Kentaro, that coward,” Imamura Heitaro said with a laugh. “Tell him he’s my student.”
“Yes, Uncle,” Sakamoto Ryono said happily.
“Alright, tell him to come over in the next couple of days when he has time, and I’ll talk to him in person,” said Imamura Heitaro.
Kentaro has someone behind him, and he is also a good friend of the young master of the Kawada family. Kawada Atsuto even regards Kentaro as a retainer who is like a friend.
In fact, given these relationships, Kentaro doesn't really need to be too afraid or worried about anything.
“Uncle, I understand Miyazaki’s concerns. His greatest asset and backer is the Empire, and he has always been proud of the Empire and despises the Chinese,” Sakamoto Ryono said. “So, when a potential threat comes from within the Empire, he is somewhat at a loss.”
“He’s not lost, he’s just too cautious. He’s smarter than most people,” Heitaro Imamura said, shaking his head.
Although the Empire planned to take over the French Concession completely, it had not yet actually started taking action. Kentaro's ability to think ahead and prepare for the worst was far superior to many others.
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Gendarmerie Headquarters.
Cheng Qianfan met Kawada Atsuto.
"You already know about General Sakai Naotsugu's death?" Kawada Atsuto looked at Miyazaki Kentaro with some surprise.
The Imperial 15th Division was an Imperial Class A division, and its commander, Naotsugu Sakai, was a lieutenant general.
To be precise, General Naotsugu Sakai was the first division commander in the Imperial Army to be killed on the battlefield by Chinese troops. Once this news was spread and confirmed, its impact would be extremely negative.
Both the 15th Division at the front and the Nanjing Expeditionary Army headquarters would keep this absolutely secret.
At the very least, someone of Kentaro Miyazaki's rank would not have been able to access such top-secret information.
“I just returned from the Consulate General and heard the news that General Sakai Naotsugu had unfortunately died. However, the Consulate General only had information about the General’s death, not about the casualties of his entourage,” Cheng Qianfan explained. “I was worried about Onodera-kun’s condition, so I came here as soon as possible.”
“I see.” Atsuto Kawada nodded.
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“Onodera-kun is alright.” As he spoke, he opened a drawer and handed a telegram to Miyazaki Kentaro. “This is a secret telegram sent by Onodera after General Sakai’s incident.”
"Thank God Amanuma." Cheng Qianfan said happily after reading the telegram, "It seems that Onodera's accidental leg injury a few days ago actually helped him escape this disaster."
"This guy is indeed lucky." Atsuto Kawada nodded.
"It's a pity that General Sakai was killed by the Chinese army this time," Cheng Qianfan sighed.
His eyes were filled with sadness, but his heart was bursting with immense joy.
The secret telegram sent by Shogo Onodera, an intelligence officer at the front lines of the 15th Division, can be considered the final and definitive proof that Naotsugu Sakai was killed by a landmine fired by our army.
Cheng Qianfan had long heard of Sakai Naotsugu, the Japanese chieftain and executioner who had committed countless atrocities against the Chinese people, and he hated him to the core!
That beastly old Japanese devil is dead, and according to the telegram, he was killed by a landmine; his death was gruesome.
This is great!
He was so happy.
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"General Sakai's death will surely have a negative impact on the battles at the front," Cheng Qianfan said with a worried expression.
"The 15th Division's command system has been severely damaged," Atsuto Kawada said. "At least in the short term, the 15th Division will be better suited for defense than offense."
Kawada Atsuto tossed a cigarette to Miyazaki Kentaro and said, "In fact, as far as I know, there are differing opinions within the Nanjing Expeditionary Army command about launching the Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign at this time."
"Why?" Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise.
“This view holds that choosing to fight before the rainy season in the south is very unwise,” Atsuto Kawada said.
"The dense river network in the south is not suitable for the deployment of mechanized troops and the passage of heavy equipment."
"With the arrival of the rainy season, a sudden downpour may occur at any time."
"Once torrential rains cause floods, heavy equipment that is already difficult to move will definitely get stuck in the mud and become immobile."
“That’s their perspective, and strictly speaking, their analysis isn’t entirely without merit,” Atsuto Kawada said.
“Young Master Du is right. Weather is indeed an important factor in military operations. There is an old Chinese saying, ‘favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships.’ Favorable timing is indeed very important,” Cheng Qianfan said.
Seeing that Kawada Atsuto gestured for him to do as he pleased, he lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and said, "Objectively speaking, the Chinese army, which relies almost entirely on manpower and mules and horses, is less affected by the rainy season when facing the weather.
"The war has begun, and the military's task is to secure the final victory," Atsuto Kawada said.
In fact, he was well aware that even within the military, there was considerable controversy surrounding launching the Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign at this time. However, for the empire, this battle was a must.
The American air raid on Tokyo had extremely negative consequences. The thought that American planes could use China's frontline airfields along the Zhejiang and Jiangxi coast to bomb the empire's homeland was a thorn in the side of the Great Hall. Without removing this thorn, the Emperor probably wouldn't be able to sleep soundly.
"Given the current situation, should Onodera-kun remain in the 15th Division, or...?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
“Onodera is a soldier. He’s currently on the front lines, and there’s no reason for him to return now that he’s away,” Atsuto Kawada said, shaking his head.
Cheng Qianfan nodded, but a hint of worry appeared between his brows.
Kawada Atsuto naturally guessed what Miyazaki Kentaro was worried about, but he smiled and said nothing.
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chongqing.
Qi Wu walked at a steady pace, nodding frequently to those who saluted or greeted him along the way.
After knocking on the door of the deputy director's office, he went inside and closed the door behind him.
"Director, we have received intelligence from Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces," Qi Wu said. "Rumor has it that the commander of the Japanese 15th Division, Sakai Naotsugu, was killed by our army."
"Sakai Naotsugu is dead?" Dai Chunfeng's expression shifted. He looked at Qi Wu. "Was it the 63rd Division that did it?"
“Your Excellency is wise,” Qi Wu said. “It was Zhao Jieshui’s 63rd Division. It is said that Sakai Naotsugu was killed by a landmine planted by the 63rd Division. Also killed and wounded were officers from the 15th Division’s command.”
He said happily, "The command post of the Japanese 15th Division is almost paralyzed. It has to withdraw its troops and retreat urgently, and is temporarily unable to launch an attack."
"Great! That's wonderful! Sakai Naotsugu, that old devil, is dead. He's the first Japanese lieutenant general division commander we've killed on the battlefield, right?" Dai Chunfeng said happily.
“That’s true,” Qi Wu said.
He looked at Dai Chunfeng and said, "Director, do you think Zhao Jieshui was able to take down Sakai Naotsugu because of the intelligence we provided?"
"Perhaps yes, perhaps no," Dai Chunfeng pondered, then said, "In any case, killing a Japanese lieutenant general division commander is a great event and worth celebrating."
“The Director is absolutely right,” Qi Wu said. “However, I think that, regardless of the circumstances, we did contribute to the killing of Sakai Naotsugu…”
He glanced at Dai Chunfeng and said, "That Mr. Xue has been saying a lot of sarcastic things lately."
"How dare Xue Yingzhen mock us? His Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is a disorganized mess in the occupied areas. Most of them have defected to the enemy, and the few who are barely surviving don't even dare to fart." Hearing Qi Wu mention Xue Yingzhen, Dai Chunfeng was furious and said cursingly, "It's only because Xue Yingzhen has a thick skin. If it were me, I would have bought a block of tofu and smashed my head against it long ago."
"Then I will write a letter to report on our contribution to the military in the killing of Sakai Naotsugu," Qi Wu said.
"Strive for objectivity," Dai Chunfeng said calmly, glancing at Qi Wu.
"Understood." Qi Wu nodded knowingly.
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"Wait a minute." Dai Chunfeng called out to Qi Wu, his brows furrowed. "Qi Wu, I still feel this isn't rigorous enough. Could there be a twist in this matter?"
"What the Director means is that the only problem now is that the news about Sakai Naotsugu's death is only circulating on our side; the Japanese side has not received any information," Qi Wu said.
“Yes.” Dai Chunfeng nodded.
“That’s normal. Even if Sakai Naotsugu really was killed by a landmine, the Japanese won’t admit it, at least not in the short term,” Qi Wu said. “However, what we need now is not whether or not to admit that Sakai Naotsugu was killed by a landmine, but the news of Sakai Naotsugu’s death.”
"Send the preliminary document." Dai Chunfeng thought for a moment and said, "As for whether Sakai Naotsugu is dead or not, send a telegram to Shanghai and ask 'Bluebird' to verify and reply."
"Yes."
……
A dozen minutes later, Qi Wu returned.
Dai Chunfeng looked at Qi Wu with a puzzled expression.
Fortunately, Qi Wu looked happy, which put Dai Chunfeng at ease.
"Director, 'Bluebird' coded telegram," Qi Wu said happily. "Sakai Naotsugu is really dead, and he was indeed killed by a landmine from the 63rd Division. This has been confirmed by the Japanese themselves."
"Great, great, great!" Dai Chunfeng took the telegram, read it carefully, and was overjoyed. "Prepare the car, I'm going to see the principal, I'll go see the principal now."
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"Utterly despicable!" Ye Qi slammed his teacup to the ground in anger, cursing furiously, "Have the Japanese gone mad? What are they doing?"
He had just received a report that the Guangxinglong Trading Company's stations in the Zhejiang-Jiangxi region had been attacked by the Japanese army. A large number of people were arrested, and some of his subordinates were even killed at will by Japanese soldiers. The grain stored at the stations was also looted by the Japanese army.
"Go investigate, find out which part of the Japanese did it," Ye Qisui said angrily.
"It's the Japanese 15th Division," his subordinate reported. "One of the men understands Japanese."
"Prepare the car, I need to see the director," Ye Qisui said with a grim expression.
The Japanese 15th Division was a Class A division, not one that could be directly confronted. This matter needed to be reported to Li Cuiqun immediately, and the director was asked to make a decision.
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