It's raining.
The wind blew, and the drizzle seemed to be blown away.
Cheng Qianfan sat against the window, the window was open, and he was watching the rain and fog on the Huangpu River.
The door is open.
Cheng Qianfan turned his head and looked at it. It was Haozai.
"The message is confirmed?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"No doubt." Haozai nodded, "Miss Water's ship will officially arrive in Shanghai tomorrow."
"Miss Water" is the code name given by Wang Baihai within the Shanghai Special Information Group, which is because Wang Baihai is from Sanshui, Guangdong.
Cheng Qianfan nodded, his expression was solemn.
Previously, there were words about "Welcome Mr. X" on the schedule I saw in Sakamoto Ryono's office, so Cheng Qianfan suspected that Mr. X was Wang Baihai.
Previously, the Military Control Commission failed to assassinate Wang Baihai in Hanoi, and the traces of Wang Baihai and his group disappeared.
Chongqing speculates that the Wang family may return to China with the support of the Japanese and is very likely to choose Shanghai as its first destination.
The reason is very simple. Under the control of the British, the activity space of the mansion was squeezed and Guangzhou was occupied by Japan. Wang Baihai would always pay attention to face. In order to avoid being regarded as a puppet of the Japanese, Wang Baihai would not choose Guangzhou.
In this case, Shanghai, as the most prosperous city in the Far East and with the most prosperous concessions, became the first choice.
The information about Mr. X reported to Luojiawan, Chongqing, after unanimous analysis by Dai Chunfeng, Qi Wu, Yu Ping'an and others, it is generally believed that Mr. X was Wang Baihai.
This also means that Wang Baihai will arrive in Shanghai soon.
So Dai Chunfeng issued an order to the Shanghai Special Information Group to find a way to figure out the date when Wang Baihai arrived in Shanghai.
During this period, Cheng Qianfan increased the frequency of visiting and seeking advice from Imamura Hitaro within a reasonable range:
As the counselor of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, Hitaro Imamura should be able to grasp Wang Baihai’s whereabouts in a timely manner.
However, how to safely inquire about information from Hitotaro Imamura without arousing suspicion requires careful consideration.
However, what surprised Cheng Qianfan was that before he could find out the information from Imamura Hitaro, the time when Wang Baihai arrived in Shanghai was obtained.
Zhao Yi, deputy head of the Second Intelligence Group of the East Asia Ilbo, who works in the pro-dian newspaper office, reported that the newspaper office issued a notice that everyone must arrive at their post in the past two days and are not allowed to take leave—
‘You guys want to witness a grand event that has been recorded in history’.
The words of the editor-in-chief of Dongya Ilbo aroused Zhao Yi's interest.
After a moment of inquiry, he learned the reason inside. Wang Baihai is coming to Shanghai!
To be precise, the newspaper did not deliberately keep this matter confidential, and it seemed that it was also interesting to see the spread of the news.
...
"The Japanese are not worried about the safety of Wang Baihai?" Cheng Qianfan thought.
If he considers this from the perspective of the Japanese, Wang's safety will be the first priority. At least before Wang's safe arrival in Shanghai, the news must be kept absolutely confidential.
"Zhao Yi judged that it was not the news leaked by the Japanese." Haozai said, "He provided an important situation."
"Well, say."
"Tang Hao, deputy editor-in-chief of Dongya Ilbo, enjoys drinking. Zhao Yi invites him to drink and finds a detail from this person's mouth." Haozai said.
Cheng Qianfan nodded. Zhao Yi's writing is good, or to put it more bluntly, Zhao Yi is good at shameless articles that charm the Japanese. This makes Zhao Yi very appreciated in the East Asia Ilbo and also makes Zhao Yi have a good relationship with several leaders in the newspaper office.
Of course, there is also a bad side. It is said that some anti-Japanese groups have already set their sights on the traitor reporter Zhao Yi, intending to eliminate the traitors for the country!
...
"Just a few days ago, the senior officials of the newspaper held a secret meeting and a distinguished guest was present." Haozai continued.
"Distinguished guest?" Cheng Qianfan was immediately interested, "Do you know the identity of that person?"
"I don't know." Haozai shook his head, "However, Zhao Yi found some information and Tang Hao said 'Mr. Zhou'."
"Zhou Liang!" Cheng Qianfan immediately made his own judgment.
This "Mr. Zhou" is most likely Zhou Liang, a general from the Mansion Sect.
Yes.
When Wang Baihai arrived in Shanghai, the Japanese wanted to "welcome" Wang Baihai. However, with Wang's temperament, it was impossible to tolerate everything arranged by the Japanese. He must arrange for his generals to go to Shanghai in advance to arrange reception matters.
In Wang Baihai's mind, it was the Wang faction who met with the Japanese in the concession, not Wang Baihai came to the Japanese-occupied area to visit the Japanese.
In this way, Wang's generals were prepared to take over the journey in advance, which was the right thing to do in the question.
At the same time, Cheng Qianfan thought for a while and understood why newspapers like Dongya Ilbo received the exact time and itinerary for Wang Baihai to arrive in Shanghai.
The news that Japan must not want Wang to arrive in Shanghai is well known. On the one hand, it is worried about Wang's safety. On the other hand, the most important consideration is:
The Japanese should use their power to suppress Wang Baihai in order to force Wang Baihai to make greater concessions at the negotiating table.
This "momentum", for example, Wang Baihai arrived in Shanghai, was quiet, as if no one was paying attention to it...
Then at the negotiating table, Wang's morale would be severely hit and he would be insecure.
This is why Zhou Liang wanted to promote Wang Baihai's arrival in Shanghai through pro-Japanese newspapers such as the East Asia Ilbo, and create an atmosphere of warm welcome to Wang's family.
Cheng Qianfan thought of a word: build momentum!
Not only that, he also considered another aspect. The East Asia Ilbo is a pro-daily newspaper, and is controlled by the Japanese, but now he is willing to help Wang Baihai build momentum. This may be contrary to the wishes of some Japanese senior executives. What does this mean?
Cheng Qianfan fell into deep thought.
...
"From this incident, Ying Zuo Zhenzhao should be happy to see our strength." Zhou Liang said with excitement.
As he said that, he looked at Tsingmutun, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
It was Tymmuntun proposed to him to win the support of the newspaper office, and to report and publicize the news that Mr. Wang came to Shanghai to strengthen Mr. Wang's momentum.
Zhou Liang was a little hesitant about this. What he was worried about was the safety of Wang Baihai.
Chongqing previously sent people to Hanoi to assassinate Wang Baihai, which scared Zhou Liang and others. Wang Baihai was their flag. If this flag fell, the so-called Mansion Sect would be gone.
Dingmutun patted his chest and assured Zhou Liang that he and Li Cuiqun would do their best to ensure Mr. Wang's safety.
Not only them, although the Japanese have some calculations, they will definitely not hurt Mr. Wang at the moment.
Zhou Liang knew the Japanese's idea of ​​using force to put pressure on him, and he was always worried about how to break the deadlock. At that time, after obtaining the guarantee from Tymute Tun, he finally gritted his teeth and adopted Tymute Tun's suggestions.
Now it seems that the effect is very good.
The newspapers in Shanghai have begun to make efforts, and tomorrow will report the grand event of "Mr. Wang" arriving in Shanghai.
Not only that, Zhou Liang also saw a message hidden in this matter.
In addition to finding the "Neutral Newspaper" and newspapers close to the mansion, he also deliberately found the "Tongya Ilbo" with a pro-Japanese background. The purpose was to test the attitude of Japan, or to be precise, to test the attitude of Ying Zuo Zhenzhao.
Behind the East Asia Ilbo is the shadow of Zuo Zhenzhao.
The East Asia Ilbo did not refuse and chose to promise to build momentum for Mr. Wang to arrive in Shanghai, and originally intended to join the grand event, which shows Ying Zuo Zhenzhao's attitude.
Not to mention the Japanese cabinet, the military's attitude towards the Wang Baihai regime, Ying Zuo Zhenzhao hopes to see the growth of the Wang family for his own interests, at least this is the case at this stage.
The stronger the Wang family, the Japanese side will only pay more attention to it, and the status of the Ying Zuo Zhenzhao, who has a strong influence on the Wang family, becomes more stable.
"This shows that the Japanese are still clear-headed. They know that pursuing ultimate peace cannot be separated from the support of political leaders like Mr. Wang and Mr. Zhou." Li Cuiqun said from the side.
Zhou Liang glanced at Li Cuiqun and smiled slightly.
From the bottom of his heart, he doesn't really like this person yet, but it's okay to make a good relationship first.
"Mr. Wang came to Shanghai and felt like he was clearing the dark clouds and seeing the sun." Jing Muyun said happily.
The few people looked at each other and laughed.
...
After seeing off Zhou Liang, Dingmutun, Li Cuiqun, and Jing Muyun, they suddenly became silent.
"From Mr. Zhou's reaction, the effect is still good." Jing Muyun glanced at the two of them a few times, broke the silence and said, "At least, we are now taking the initiative to defect to Mr. Wang, and they need it."
"What Brother Jing said is very much." Dingmutun said slowly.
Li Cuiqun also nodded in recognition, "I also want to thank Brother Jing Zhuojian."
In Dingmutun, Li Cuiqun and his group are just a spy force. Although they are supported by the Japanese, they can only be said to be acquiring money and profits at most, but it is extremely difficult to make a difference in politics.
Going closer to Wang Baihai, this is Jing Muyun’s suggestion to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun.
Jing Muyun directly explained his views to Dingmutun and Li Cuiqun:
Although Dingmutun is considered a veteran within the National Party, its appeal is actually just that. Not to mention that many people outside the Party don’t know you, Brother Ding, even if you are not in the CC department, few people know about you.
As for Brother Li Cuiqun and Li, your appeal in the party is not as good as Brother Ding.
Whether it was Cymuten or Li Cuiqun, although he thought this was really ugly, he knew it was indeed the case.
Jing Muyun's final suggestion was to defect to Wang Baihai:
Wang Baihai has no capable person who dares to fight and kill, so it is just right to go.
After thinking and discussing, Li Cuiqun recognized Jing Muyun's proposal.
Afterwards, the two found ways to contact Wang Baihai.
They dared not to reach the point where they could contact Wang directly, so they could only get closer.
Dingmutun chose to send tentative contact to Zhou Liang.
Dingmutun and Zhou Liang are both fellow villagers in Hunan.
Although the two were not familiar with each other, there was a friend of Dingmutun, who also knew Wu Yang. Although Wu Yang did not know Zhou Liang, he also knew Mrs. Zhou.
Therefore, Dingmutun asked Mrs. Wu Yang to contact Mrs. Zhou, and then went to Zhou Liang in a roundabout way.
However, Jianwu Yang has been watching Mrs. Zhou Liang in Hong Kong for several days, but he has never had the chance to see Zhou Liang, so he has to give up.
Under such circumstances, Jing Muyun took action himself. Although he was secretly attracted by Ding and Li, Chongqing did not know about it.
Jing Muyun secretly visited Zhou Liang in Hong Kong on the pretext of turning to Hong Kong and talking about Li Cuiqun's desire to surrender.
Zhou Liang then suddenly realized:
He received a report from his subordinates that someone had been secretly following him, and was so scared that he thought that Chongqing was going to attack him, but he didn't expect that he was the messenger and Wu Yang from the unstoppable Tymuten.
Rushi, Dingmutun, Li Cuiqun and his group finally established contact with Zhou Liang.
When Zhou Liang secretly came to Shanghai to prepare for Wang Baihai to arrive in Shanghai, under such circumstances, the role of the "local snake" in the secret agency of Cymmunt and Li Cuiqun was reflected.
"Mr. Zhou has promised to go to the dock with us tomorrow to welcome Mr. Wang, which is a good start." Jing Muyun said with joy on his face.
Dingmutun nodded slightly, "Anyway, the most important thing is to protect Mr. Wang's safety."
For a long time, Tingmutun has felt unsuccessful within the Kuomintang. Now he has finally seen the opportunity to "show his ambitions", so he is naturally particularly excited.
Li Cuiqun smiled and nodded, his eyes swept across Jing Muyun and Dingmutun, but a haze rose in his heart.
Jing Muyun was pulled into the water by him, Li Cuiqun.
However, Jing Muyun now seems to be getting closer and closer to Cymute Tun.
Nothing else, he is indeed incomparable to the influence of the National Party.
Whenever Li Cuiqun thinks of this, he feels anxious and full of anger.
‘I will pay a visit to Mr. Wang tomorrow. If I can get Mr. Wang’s eyes more beautiful’, Li Cuiqun thought to himself.
On this side, Dingmutun and Jing Muyun exchanged glances in secret.
He discussed the big event tomorrow's "take-up" for a while, and Jing Muyun left in advance.
Li Cuiqun and Cymmunt looked at each other, "Brother Jing seems to be ten years younger."
The smile on Cymmuntun's face became a little lighter and nodded, "You are so excited when you have happy events."
Jing Muyun realized that he helped the two of them get online with Zhou Liang, and he has been too active recently!
What's more, Jing Muyun really thought they were so generous that they didn't mind at all?
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Yucheng, No. 19 Luojiawan.
Qi Wu had a warm smile on his face. He was such a gentle person. When comrades coming and going greet him, Qi Wu would respond with a smile.
If you encounter a comrade with a slight slightest look, Qi Wu will not take the initiative to ask, but will inquire. If someone has difficulties, Qi Wu will give you some help. If you have a little favor, you will not be as kind as a kind.
At this moment, Qi Wu's expression was solemn, but his steps were light.
He came outside Dai Chunfeng's office and asked softly, "Is the bureau seat inside?"
The guard at the door nodded.
After Qi Wu asked for instructions, he entered the office. He took out a telegram from his pocket and delivered it with a serious expression, with a happy tone, "The secret telegram of the 'Blue Bird' is related to the 'female gentleman'."
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