Agents of the Republic of China

Just as Lin Xiaotang and Otani Kazuya left, the wooden door was pulled open, revealing Yazawa Shinichi's sullen expression.

"Your Excellency, that Lin Xiaotang is an insidious villain who acts according to the wind, you must not be fooled by his illusion!"

Sasaki raised the corners of his eyes, "Really? How was I confused by him?"

Shinichi Yazawa was at a loss for words.

Sasaki pointed to the seat opposite and motioned him to sit down. "But he's telling the truth. Can you prove he's lying?"

Yazawa Shinichi's face turned red instantly, "I, I...".

"I know the inferiority of the Chinese. This is a nation that likes to fight among themselves." Sasaki took a sip of the sake and played with the glass in his hand. "And they have an extraordinary passion and obsession for power, beauty, and money." I understand what you mean, and I can tell that Lin Xiaotang is not an ordinary person, but please don't forget, he is still a Chinese!"

Yazawa Shinichi asked suspiciously: "What do you mean?"

"Before I came here, I had already read the information you gave me in detail. Moreover, I secretly met people like Wang Tianmu, Chen Mingchu, and Fu Shenglan without telling Li Shiqun. In front of me, it is impossible for them not to tell the truth. They told the truth. The content is very consistent. It is true that Lin Xiaotang used to be a member of the military commander, but because he was involved in a fight among the top military commanders, he was kicked out of the training class, and for this he lost the life of a confidante. After the incident, he He actually killed the instigator, that is, a senior officer of the military command. This is the direct reason why he was kicked out of the military command. Wang Tianmu told me that after he came to Shanghai, the senior military command still insisted on refusing to let him go. There is no other way to leave."

"But this may be a scam carefully arranged by the Chinese people!" Yazawa Shinichi was still unconvinced, "My ninja Heisuke followed him to Lin'an, but he never returned. What does this mean? It means that Lin Xiaotang killed him. The purpose is to kill people!"

"Enough, who is Hirasuke, do you need him to follow up? Hirasuke is a killing machine. If you stand in Lin Xiaotang's point of view, don't you just let others kill you and not fight back?" Sasaki put the wine glass heavily on On the table.

"Also, you still haven't understood what I said before. This world is not only black and white, but more of a gray area between black and white. Do you think that the current Nanjing government is determined to cooperate with the empire? Fighting side by side? Those so-called high-ranking officials who talk about the goodwill between Japan and China will definitely be loyal to us in their hearts? Will they tell you and me if they secretly communicated with the Chongqing side?"

Facing Sasaki's aggressive questioning, Yazawa Shinichi gradually lowered his high head.Seeing this, Sasaki's tone gradually softened, "I understand your thoughts very well. It's true that Lin Xiaotang is a dangerous person, but so far, I haven't been able to find out where he is dangerous. I dare not Agree, don’t you think it’s hard to make sense of Juntong spending so much time, so much manpower and material resources for a businessman? Continue to pay attention and closely monitor. But there are too many things we need to do at present, I don't think it is necessary to pay too much energy for a businessman who has no foundation in the political and military circles!"

Yazawa Shinichi nodded helplessly, "Hi Yi!"

"I know that you have other important responsibilities on your shoulders. As your direct supervisor, I have never asked about it, and I have always regarded Shanghai Super High School as an independent unit, and it is also for you to better implement your own Mission, I hope you will not disappoint my painstaking efforts!"

Sasaki's words really reached Yazawa Shinichi's heart.For a long time, the "Golden Lily" plan implemented by Shinichi Yazawa has been the top secret of the Japanese political and military circles.Although Yazawa Shinichi has the same military rank as Sasaki, the Gendarmerie is the direct leadership of the Super High School after all. It is in charge of tens of thousands of military police forces throughout Shanghai. If the Super High School takes any action, it must rely on the cooperation of the Gendarmerie.In addition, Sasaki joined the army ten years earlier than Yazawa Shinichi, so the necessary cooperation and respect are still necessary.

"But the purpose of Lin Xiaotang's visit today is to sow dissension!" Yazawa Shinichi plucked up the courage to speak out the last question in his mind.

Sasaki couldn't help laughing, "Don't forget, he is from China, a successful businessman, a newly promoted tycoon in Shanghai, he will fight back without hesitation to anyone who harms his interests, let alone these He is also from China. When he faced Zhang Xiaolin before, he had nothing and did not back down, let alone now that he has full wings!"

Sasaki reassured: "In the past two years, with the support of some of us, No. 76 has risen rapidly. From them, you and I can see the character traits of the Chinese people more clearly. They are controlled by the imperial army. It is a sharp weapon, but the handle must be held tightly in your hand, this cannot be changed no matter what!"

"So, you plan to punish them slightly?" Yazawa Shinichi asked.

Sasaki shook his head, "You and I don't have that ability. If I followed Lin Xiaotang's idea to suppress No. 76 forcefully, within half a year, I would only have two results, either I would be transferred to the field army or I would return to my country, and my military career would end here end."

Yazawa Shinichi opened his eyes wide, "How is that possible? After all, they are from China!"

Sasaki smiled and shook his head, "You don't understand politics too much, but I won't tell you the key points. You need to experience it yourself. I'll just tell you one detail. Over the years, the Kwantung Army has formed its own system. Didn’t you notice that, except for the frequent changes of the Commander, their mid-level and low-level officers have basically never been rotated? As for the North China and the Chinese Garrison, are there any signs of this? "

Yazawa deliberated and chewed on the words in Sasaki's mouth, as if savoring something.

"These are just the tip of the iceberg. You are a pure soldier, even a royal family, but you are still young. You are far from realizing the filth of politics. Therefore, I will not use strong methods to force No. 76 to obey me As long as I make a gesture, they will understand! Not only have I explained to No. 76 and the business circles in Shanghai, but at the same time, I don’t mind lighting another fire to make them fight harder. Only in this way, they will not affect the great cause of the empire!" Sasaki said leisurely with his hands behind his head.

……

The light in the room gradually dimmed, Yazawa Shinichi had been away for a while.Sasaki poured himself a drink, and quickly drank up the sake on the table. The wooden door was gently opened, and Tachibana Tachibana walked in with a bottle of wine with a smile on his face.

"After he left, I knew that your bottle of wine would be finished soon!" Haruka Tachibana sat straight in the place where Shinichi Yazawa had just been.

Sasaki took the bottle lazily, and poured a glass for Tachibana, "Senior, come and have a drink with me!"

Tachibana long wine to the cup dry.

"I'm starting to miss my hometown. It must be very lively at this time, the parade of the shrine, the bell of the temple at midnight, and the grilled saury." Sasaki's eyes suddenly became a little moist.

Haruka Tachibana's eyes also became a little yearning, but they dimmed in an instant, "No more, probably no more!"

Sasaki's wine glass stagnated to his mouth, "Why?"

Haruka Tachibana took another drink with a wry smile, "I received a letter from my family yesterday. My granddaughter has just been conscripted to work in the arsenal. She is only 14 years old!"

Sasaki murmured: "This is for holy war, for the empire to shine in Asia!"

Haruka Tachibana's expression became a little cold, but he held back and didn't speak.

Sasaki didn't seem to notice his change, and he was still talking to himself, "As long as the war can be won, the empire can prosper for at least another hundred years. Isn't it the same in the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War? Ours Sacrifice must be worthwhile!"

While sipping sake, Sasaki returned to the conversation with Yazawa Shinichi just now.Indeed, there are too many things to do now. Shanghai has not been fully occupied, and the most prosperous concession is still in the hands of Europeans. Without the concession, Shanghai is incomplete.The great war in Europe is imminent, and every move will also affect the Asian battlefield.A mere Lin Xiaotang is indeed not a problem, and besides, his purpose is nothing more than to make money, as can be seen from his actions since he came to Shanghai, he is just a soft bone with two heads and two ends, making a fortune for the country.

Sasaki felt that Yazawa Shinichi still kept things about Lin Xiaotang from him, otherwise, he would not have dispatched the most powerful ninjas under his command to follow Lin Xiaotang, but those were not important to him.Sasaki knew a thing or two about Yazawa Shinichi's mission. It was after the Battle of Nanjing. After Nanjing was captured, the special military police swept away the wealth of the entire city in the first place. Their mission was probably like this.Therefore, the grievance between Yazawa Shinichi and Lin Xiaotang is inseparable from the word wealth. These things are completely uninteresting to Sasaki. All he cares about is the war in front of him.

But is it that easy?The war has lasted for several years, the empire's finances are on the verge of collapse, and the number of troops is decreasing. Facing the vast rivers and mountains, every Japanese soldier feels more or less powerless.But now, the Kwantung Army claims to be a system, and a group of young and strong officers control all the military and political power within it, and there is even the possibility of deposing the commander.

Sasaki deeply felt that the imperial army was being corroded bit by bit.Just like he didn't dare to suppress No. 76 with all his strength, he knew that they were sabotaging the empire's occupation plan and creating factors of instability, but the soldiers behind them were something Sasaki, a gendarmerie, could not resist anyway.At present, he can only choose to warn, which may also be called a compromise.

In the darkness, the two sat silently facing each other.