Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 371: Plans against Japan? The master is also going to become a disciple!

It was a pleasant surprise to see Hidemi Ozaki at Xun'er's home.

Through conversations with the other party, Bao Guowei learned about some of the situations in Japan at that time, such as specific economic changes and the gradual strengthening of Japanese military power.

In particular, a small number of staff officers within the Kwantung Army played an extremely important role in Japan's politics at that time.

In a sense, the Japanese cabinet and conservatives at the time were losing power bit by bit.

Even the emperor, who is high above everyone else, may say something about being against war on the surface, but in fact his attitude can be seen in various behaviors in his life.

This is a complete warmonger.

Especially Hirohito at that time, who had been educated in militarist ideology since childhood and advocated the use of force.

We also have special training for officers to cultivate specialized and relevant talents.

From this we can see that Japan’s post-war sophistry is simply nonsense. Before the defeat, the emperor was undoubtedly the actual ruler of Japan in the true sense!
They are war criminals who have not been tried!

In the past few days, Bao Guowei often came to Xun Ge'er's house to talk with Ozaki Hidemi, and what he learned far exceeded what he had seen in history.

Bao Guowei naturally enjoys doing this, and he hopes to find a way to truly curb Japan in this process!
Of course, he would not expect that he could truly change the course of history simply through some knowledge or the influence of Ozaki Hidemi.

Bao Guowei proposed some plans for this.

Just as he told Ozaki Hidemi that day, Bao Guowei planned to "build momentum" for him.

How to create momentum? We have to mention Ozaki Hidemi's historical experience.

Around 1936, Ozaki Hidemi made a special analysis and explanation of the domestic situation in China at that time, and published it in the Asahi Shimbun.

He himself heard and witnessed the anti-Japanese situation and the implementation of China's domestic policies. Especially during the "Xi'an Incident", Ozaki Hidemi put forward extraordinary insights into the causes and essence of the incident.

This caused a sensation in Japan at the time.

The Japanese government, taking into account Ozaki Hidemi's experience, especially his political works such as "The Chinese in the Storm" and "Modern China", hired him as a consultant on Chinese issues.

This was the beginning of Hidemi Ozaki's becoming an excellent spy.

Bao Guowei's plan is to imitate his historical experience and make this event happen in advance, and even use his knowledge to take the opponent's influence to a higher level.

"My goal is not high either. In the end, I want to achieve such an effect in Japan, that is, to greatly enhance the power of the conservative peace faction in Japan, warn the radicals of their ambitions, weaken the influence of the radicals, and form an organized and powerful group in Japan that opposes the radical war faction!"

During the conversation, Bao Guowei spoke passionately.

“This goal may be difficult to achieve, but I believe that as long as we work hard, there will be hope of success!”

Bao Guowei's words made Ozaki Hidemi couldn't help but get excited, and it seemed like some kind of energy was stimulated in his body.

In fact, he is also setting up such an organization, but only within the scope of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

As one of the core members of the Shanghai and Japanese Bolshevism, Ozaki Hidemi joined forces with Tanaka Tadao of the Shanghai Weekly and Wang Xuewen of the Chinese Social Scientists Union to establish a reading club.

Later during the war, this reading club would transform into the Japan-China Anti-War Alliance established in Shanghai.

However, compared with the "crazy" plan proposed by Bao Guowei, their reading club is a bit inferior.

Excited, Ozaki Hidemi wanted to introduce Bao Guowei to other Marxist Japanese in Shanghai at that time.

However, this proposal was rejected by Bao Guowei. He understood that if he wanted to do more things, his position could not be too clear.

If you get too involved and get to know too many people, you will increase your risk of being exposed.

Bao Guowei may be able to trust Ozaki Hidemi because history has proven his credibility, but he cannot guarantee that everyone he meets in the reading club is trustworthy.

In this era, espionage work has always been mutually infiltrated.

It's never wrong to be careful.

After talking for several days in a row, Ozaki Hidemi felt that he had met Bao Guowei too late, and of course he also felt sorry for not being able to develop a comradeship with Bao Guowei.

However, he could clearly see Bao Guowei's position from his words. He was a trustworthy and patriotic man.

“He has limitless talent.”

This is the evaluation that Hidemi Ozaki gave to Bao Guowei in his heart.

A few days later, after agreeing on the details of the plan and exchanging contact information, Ozaki Hidemi had to temporarily leave Xun Ge'er's house for work reasons.

During these few days, the three of them lived and ate in Xun Ge'er's three-story building. They sometimes discussed, sometimes had talks, sometimes created, and sometimes mastered. It can be said that they spent a very fulfilling few days.

When leaving, Ozaki Hidemi was filled with emotion and stood at the door and bowed deeply to Bao Guowei.

"Mr. Bingwen, I am filled with regret as we part today. I will definitely keep your instructions in mind. I have learned a lot in the past few days, and I believe that the friendship between the three of us will continue.

For your plan, I will go through fire and water, like cherry blossoms, burning my life to the last moment, until the moment when my ideal is realized! "

Ozaki Hidemi's passionate and second-year student-like speech immediately reminded Bao Guowei of the Japanese comic protagonists he had seen in later generations, who would always make such second-year student-like speeches at critical moments.

Even Bao Guowei still felt a little out of place after hearing it.

After the other party left, Bao Guowei couldn't help but feel a little confused, wondering whether he had done the right thing.

He turned his head and looked at Xun Ge'er who came into the room with him and asked.

"Sir, do you think my plan is reliable?"

In the early morning, Xun Ge'er's face was a little pale, but his thick eyebrows were still energetic. He pondered for a while, thought about it and said.

"Be careful."

"."Bao Guowei was speechless. Brother Xun is really frugal with words nowadays!

But then I heard Brother Xun explain, "The plan is very good, and Ozaki-kun is also a trustworthy person. I wanted to vouch for him, but I didn't expect you to give him great trust right away. I believe your vision, whether it is people or things, has been verified."

Bao Guowei couldn't help but complain to himself in his heart.

If you hold a history book, you can also be like me, Mr. Zhou Shuren.

Still, he said, "I naturally have no doubts about the person introduced by the gentleman."

Xun Ge'er continued, "I don't have anything to teach you about the truth. After all, even Mr. Tai Yan can't teach you now. All I can tell you is the word 'be careful'. Only by protecting yourself can you achieve more things."

"Only by preserving yourself can you accomplish more things." Bao Guowei kept repeating this sentence, and for a moment his heart couldn't help but be moved.

But when he turned around, he suddenly looked at the medicine on Xun Ge'er's desk.

There were a wide variety of items of all sizes, some of which were provided to him by Bao Guowei, and some of which he bought himself.

Inside the room, there was either the musty smell of damp books or the mixed smell of medicines.

Seeing this, Bao Guowei couldn't help but feel a little bitter.

Sir, you remind me to be “careful” of myself, but you yourself never seem to be “careful”?

In the next few days, Bao Guowei was not in a hurry to return to Gusu. Old Zhang's condition was becoming more and more stable. According to the news from Gusu, he could even curse his mother now.

Anyone who knows Lao Zhang should know that this is a sign that his health is getting better. When he can jump up and hit someone, it means that his health is getting better.

Now it seems that it should only take about a month.

The most important thing for staying in Shanghai was naturally to help Lin Yutang negotiate the release of the Mingkuai typewriter.

But what surprised Bao Guowei was.

As the inventor of the Mingcai typewriter, Lin Yutang didn't even want to talk to Xiang Songmao himself and became a hands-off boss.

These are his exact words.

"Bingwen, I have already made this Mingkuai typewriter for you. Don't think it has nothing to do with you. You have also contributed a lot. This Mingkuai typewriter also has your share, so the subsequent work is handed over to you.

I have been very busy lately, thinking all day about how to translate your book "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" well.

This is not just your business. In my opinion, it concerns the national economy and people's livelihood.

So please bear with it for a while, pay more attention, and give as much money as you can, as long as you can recover the cost. "

What is this?

After coming out of the Lin Mansion, Bao Guowei felt that he had been fooled by Lin Yutang. He had always been the hands-off boss, so when had he let someone else be the hands-off boss?
But who can blame him? The other party is Lin Yutang. Whether in the past or now, Lin Yutang has helped him so much.

And his reason was also very legitimate. He wanted to translate "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" faithfully, fluently and elegantly so that people in China and even the whole world would realize the wolfish ambitions of the Japanese.

This was a reason that Bao Guowei could not refuse at all.

Fortunately, with Xiang Songmao's support, the profits were divided according to the standards and the specific operations were carried out according to his experience. Bao Guowei only needed to ask about the relevant details and then leave the specific operations to him.

Among them was publicity work, and Bao Guowei went directly to Huang Bohui. This guy now runs a newspaper business and is very knowledgeable about this aspect.

After finishing all this, Bao Guowei was about to go back when he received an invitation to a banquet from Hong Shen.

Far Eastern Hotel.

In January of the previous year, the hotel converted the dance floor into a bookstore, instantly sweeping away its former "nightclub" atmosphere and becoming one of the high-end cultural venues in Shanghai at the time.

There is an endless stream of literary masters here.

Before coming, Bao Guowei figured out why Hong Shen invited him.

This drama master came to fulfill an agreement they had made before.

Last time, Hong Shen had an argument with Bao Guowei about the performance form of drama. The argument was very secretive at first, but eventually spread throughout the Shanghai market.

As a result, the bet between Bao Guowei and Hong Shen also became a hot topic in the streets of Shanghai.

That is, "If Bao Guowei can really use his theory to stage a play that reaches the highest attendance in Shanghai within a month and is recognized by more than 80% of celebrities, Hong Shen will worship Bao Guowei as his teacher, and vice versa."

At the time, this bet seemed quite childish, more like a joke between two children who were unwilling to give in to each other.

Moreover, the conditions mentioned above are really too harsh.

Even Hong Shen himself could not guarantee that the drama he staged would be a hit in Shanghai or even gain recognition from most people in the industry.

This is almost impossible!

But Bao Guowei actually did it!

After the premiere of The Shawshank Redemption, it was performed for 100 consecutive shows, and almost every show was sold out. It became a phenomenal drama in Shanghai at that time, without a doubt.

People in the industry, including writers, playwrights, and even foreign ministers, all praised the drama.

Later, Bao Guowei paid no attention to the impact of "The Shawshank Redemption" because of Zhang Taiyan's illness.

But this time when he found out, even he couldn't believe it.

"The Shawshank Redemption" has become one of the milestones of modern Chinese drama!

Unexpectedly, when Hong Shen heard that Bao Guowei had arrived in Shanghai, he not only did not avoid him, but instead invited him.

Even when Bao Guowei tried to refuse, the old man Hong Shen threatened to take the tuition and go to his house to become his disciple.

This really scared Bao Guowei. If he really did this, he didn't know how the academic community would view him.

When I think of that embarrassing scene, a master who is more experienced and older than me wants to become my disciple.

Bao Guowei thought it would be a good idea to come here.

As soon as he entered the venue, Bao Guowei was greeted with countless envious or jealous gazes, which really made Bao Guowei feel uncomfortable all over.

Bao Guowei finally felt relieved after seeing a few familiar faces.

Dai Wangshu rushed out from the crowd and said excitedly: "Bingwen finally sees you. How is Mr. Taiyan's health? Do you have any new works recently?"

As Bao Guowei's number one fan, Dai Wangshu asked a lot of questions as soon as he saw him.

Bao Guowei had no choice but to say, "Mr. Taiyan is now in good health."

"Bingwen, you are so unkind! You have done so many great things, but you didn't even bring us along. Are you still good friends?"

Xu Zhimo also came over and said jokingly.

Bao Guowei knew that the other party was joking, so he responded jokingly.

"Definitely next time."

The two thought Bao Guowei was serious and were a little flattered. They said they could not study chemistry, but they could discuss drama together.

After a brief conversation, Bao Guowei asked where Hong Shen was.

As a guest, it is natural to visit the host of tonight's dinner first.

The venue was quite large. After walking around and eating something, Bao Guowei finally found Hong Shen in the crowd.

Just wanted to meet you.

Who would have thought that just as I saw Hong Shen from a distance, I heard a loud laugh.

Hong Shen left the guests around him, rushed over with a look of surprise on his face, and knelt on one knee and said.

"Master, please accept my respect!"

After saying this, he bowed his head.

It happened so suddenly that no one could react.

They all looked at this scene in surprise.

Bao Guowei, in particular, really gave him a fright.

Bao Guowei: O_o?

(End of this chapter)