Chapter Eleven: No Retreat
"Old classmate, our senior Harada Jun has high expectations for you. Even my sister-in-law asked me about your news for the first time yesterday."
Unlike the Japanese lieutenant who was born in Tokyo but grew up in Shanghai, the intelligence consultant of the "English Army" Yosuke Harada was a real Japanese soldier. He was born in Gifu Prefecture, the 68th Japanese Infantry Regiment. He was admitted to the Japanese Army's "Youth School" at the age of seven. After graduation, he naturally entered the Army's non-commissioned officer school, and later admitted to the Army University with excellent results.
The exams in Japan are extremely strict and rarely have any connections in going to school. The incident of entrusting the students has happened. Harada "passed five passes and killed six generals" all the way. His resume is remarkable, otherwise he would not have been entrusted with important tasks. He became a junior high school student just after his thirty years.
The so-called "senior" is not worthy of its name.
Before August 13, he did stay in Tongwen Academy for half a year. But in those six months, he was both a student, an instructor and a spy. While studying Chinese, he was responsible for training and commanding the Japanese overseas Chinese in Hongkou. After the war, he quickly changed into military uniforms and served as intelligence consultants in the brigade headquarters of the Fifth Brigade of the Japanese Infantry, the Third Division, and the former Shanghai Expeditionary Army Command.
Now the Shanghai Expeditionary Army and the Central China Expeditionary Army have been abolished one after another, and he has been appointed as the intelligence staff of the 13th Army that is currently in the process of being formed.
The staff officer does not lead the leader and does not fart even loudly - this rumor can only be used to describe the Chinese team. In fact, there should be another sentence "If you lead the leader, what can you do?"
I didn't see that Liu Ylou's staff officers in Dongye were already in charge, but I still felt that it was not enough. Did you go to the 14th Corps to be the commander? There are so many chiefs of staff in the Celestial Empire, so how many can people remember besides Liu Ylou? And the reason why people can remember Liu Ylou is more because he has been an Air Force commander and his legendary personality, at least that's what Chen Bin thinks.
The Japanese army's staff are not the case, they have real power! Kawamoto's masterpiece, Ishihara Kanji, Tsuji Masato... and other well-known names have confirmed this. Even the top war criminals such as Tojo Hideki, Itagaki Seishiro, and even the entire military cabinet later served as staff officers.
Yasuke Harada was in charge of the intelligence room of the "Entering Forces". To put it bluntly, he was the intelligence chief of the 13th Army of the Japanese army. Even he was targeting him, which shows how serious the problem is!
As for the "sacking sister" Ishikawa mentioned, Master Chen's impression was even more profound. Seeing that he was beautiful, he had chased him for a while before the war started. I don't know if it was because the method was wrong, or his reputation was too bad, or Ishikawa said bad things behind his back. In short, he tried all his best, and Ishikawa Kazuko just didn't take the bait.
What is it to move both of these two people out?
Chen Bin, who wanted to find an excuse to delay time and apply oil to his feet when he had the chance, suddenly realized that he was too wishful thinking before, but the old master was right. Now the Japanese and traitors are targeting him. It’s really the so-called “people are in the world and they can’t help themselves”!
"Ishikawa, do you think I am really a political person?"
Despite this, Chen Bin still refused in every way.
All the good guys said that, and even decided to sacrifice their sister. Seeing that Master Chen was not enlightened, Ishikawa was very unhappy and stared at his eyes and said coldly: "Is there a better choice? Is it true that if Jizu Jun doesn't make a decision immediately, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Chen Bin simply pretended to be confused, looked indignant, and gritted his teeth and said, "They were killed by my father's bombing, and I couldn't go out of one door, and I didn't get into two doors. What else do they want?"
"I'm not talking about Chongqing," Ishikawa shook his head, pointed to the direction of the gate of the mansion, and reminded meaningfully: "Jizujun, have you really not noticed any abnormalities on the road? If nothing unexpected happens, they are all from No. 76. You should have heard of Wu Sibao, he can do anything."
One shoe repairman and two beggars wandered around Chen's mansion all day long. The concierge had already found something wrong. The housekeeper Chen Liang had called the police station several times for this, but the other party refused in every way, saying that Columbia Road was a road construction crossing the border, and they were only responsible for public security on the road. As for both sides of the road, they had to go to Panda's Shanghai West Police Station.
No. 76 of Ding Mo Village and Li Shiqun is a veritable demon cave!
Thinking of the rumors about Wu Sibao about murder in pursuit of money, Chen Bin couldn't help but shudder, and said with a look at his side, "I thought it was yours."
"We are upright soldiers, how could we do such a thing?" Ishikawa suddenly stood up and warned sternly: "Old classmate, I have conveyed the kindness of Harada Jun. In the words of the Chinese, we have "fulfilled and righteousness". I hope you can give me a clear reply as soon as possible. At the same time, we also solemnly promise that as long as you are sincerely willing to cooperate with us, then "Go to the army" will be your strong backing. No matter whether it is Chongqing members or No. 76, you should not think about the idea of Chen Gongguan."
Chu Minyi and Chen Changzu spared no effort to pull themselves into the water. They had the request for the Chen family Yingchuan Hall far away in Nanyang, as well as the five major companies in Xie, Yang, Lin, Qiu and Chen. And why do you want me to join Wang Jingwei? Could it be that I really want to find out the internal news about the "Plum Blossom Hall".
They are all birds of a feather. Can you do this kind of thing that takes off your pants and farts? It's too illogical, and Chen Bin can't figure it out.
Seeing that he frowned and full of suspicion, Ishikawa seemed to realize something, so he solemnly explained: "Jizu-jun, we do not distrust your cousin-in-law. It is just that considering his scope of activities and even the new regime that may be formed in the future are all within the actual control area of the "Going the Army", so he wanted to provide various support without any trace in this way to enhance Mr. Wang's confidence in comprehensive peace."
It sounds better than singing. To put it bluntly, I asked me to monitor it. If I really agree to you, wouldn’t I be the traitor among the traitors? Although Chen Bin was unwilling to do so, he did not dare to refuse completely. He smiled bitterly and said, “Ishikawa, it is my honor to serve the Imperial Army. You and I are old classmates. For the sake of emotion and reason, I should work hard for the 'arrival' and Mr. Wang’s 'peace movement'. But my father’s body was not cold and I really couldn’t leave for a while!”
"Yes, yes," Chen Liang, the butler who couldn't get in and didn't dare to interrupt, nodded and agreed with deep agreement: "Mr. Ishikawa, although the times have changed, I don't talk about filial piety for three years, but it will take 77 to 49 days, right? Today is the first seven, there are 27, 37, 47, and 47... Until the seventh is cut off, the three generations of the Chen family have single-handed, and the young master, the filial son, must not leave."
Waiting for forty-nine days, the daylily will be cold!
Ishikawa, who was anxious to know the movement of the Meihua Hall, couldn't wait for so long. Without thinking, he threatened coldly: "Jizu Jun, I can only give you three days. I will say this, so you can do it yourself!" After saying that, he walked out of the study without looking back.
"Ishikawa, don't be impatient."
Life was hanging on the line. Chen Bin didn't dare to joke about the lives of so many people from the Chen family. He immediately chased him out and bargained with a flattering smile, "How about seven days? Give me seven days. It's not easy for my father to earn this family business. I have to arrange some time, right?"
"Did you agree?"
The situation is stronger than the human beings, and now I can only take one step at a time. In desperation, Chen Bin had to nod slightly and confirm: "In the words of Ishikawa, I don't seem to have any better choice."
"Those who know the times are heroes, this is my old classmate," Ishikawa was ecstatic and patted his shoulder while laughing: "Don't worry about No. 76. I will call the military police and ask them to let those stealing bastards restrain themselves."
"What about the Military Control Commission?"
"Well, this problem is very tricky."
Even the military police were helpless against the military-controlled spies, not to mention that there was no one, no money, no money, and no formal opening of the "Eng Army". Ishikawa pondered for a moment, pointed to the two White Russian bodyguards looking here and said: "The safety of Chen Mansion is very important. Considering Mr. Wang's feelings, you cannot be allowed to move to Hongkou, so you have to rely on them in the near future. Of course, this is not a long-term solution, so I suggest you find more reliable confidants, we will solve the weapons, and you can just open your mouth if you want a few pistols."
What can a few pistols do? Can you give it to a division of equipment?
Without undressing, Chen Bin's intestines were almost broken by angrily, but he still pretended to be happy and nodded repeatedly: "Ishikawa Jun is right, it is related to the safety of his family. It is safer to use his own people."
It was already dark when the Japanese sent away, and the monk and Taoist priest who were doing rituals had already been tossing in the mourning hall. As a filial son, Chen Bin naturally could not stay out of the matter. Under their guidance, he finally completed a series of processes such as kowtowing and burning paper.
He fell into the water and became a traitor. He was unwilling to eat. He didn't move a chopstick in four plates and six bowls, so he went back to the study. Before he could sit down, the butler Chen Liang, the same bad mood, the old master of the pharmacy and Mr. Qian, followed in one after another, closed the door, and discussed where to go in the future.
"According to this, the young master is indeed indecisive," said the old master after listening to the butler's introduction: "It is also a knife to stretch his head and a knife to shrink his head. Instead of being hesitant, it is better to agree to them quickly, so as not to worry and live a life of stagnation."
Mr. Qian was anxious and couldn't help but blurted out: "But in this way, the young master became a traitor!"
"It's one thing to agree, and it's another thing to do it for them," the old master shook his head and said helplessly: "At present, the young master can only deal with the moves. At worst, he can do something 'in Cao' and the heart is in Han', and then clarify everything when the time is right."
"How to clarify, can you explain this kind of thing clearly?"
Chen Bin was extremely depressed. Seeing that Mr. Qian didn't understand his difficulties, he couldn't help but take over the conversation and said expressionlessly: "How about clarifying it? What can I do if I don't clarify it? For the Chen family, whose life is hanging on the line, these are not important. What is important is how to leave this ghost place. I think... Ishikawa's words are not unreasonable. Our family and Guangbang will never interact with each other. Why did he recognize this cousin at this time?
In the final analysis, it is not the idea of attacking Yingchuantang in Penang and the five major companies. Since he thinks so, why can’t we make a plan? As long as he has this intention, I will have the opportunity to go back to Nanyang. If they can really return to their own territory, what can they do to me even if they have great abilities?"
Butler Chen nodded heavily and said with deep consent: "Yes, as long as the young master can return to Penang, they will not be able to be a traitor. At worst, just like Chen Jiageng and Hu Wenhu, they donated more than 100,000 yuan to Mr. Jiang and made a patriotic overseas Chinese."
Mr. Qian then realized that he had come over and complained apologetically: "I was shocked if I didn't say it earlier. The young master is right. It's best to leave thirty-six strategies. As long as I can leave Shanghai, it's worth enduring humiliation and being a nominal traitor for a few days."
The fortresses were all broken from the inside, and reached a consensus with the three people who could speak in the Chen family. Chen Bin then breathed a sigh of relief. After thinking about it, he continued: "The problem now is how to ensure safety during his stay in Shanghai. Not to mention that Ishikawa is afraid of being alarmed that Wang Jingwei will not send people, even if he is willing to send people, I will not agree."
I was hit by a bomb before I became a traitor. If I really became a traitor, what would it be like!
There is no doubt that this is the most urgent problem in front of him. The old master pondered for a moment and said worriedly: "Only my race, their hearts will be different. Belarus is famous for being tempted by money. Inviting them to be bodyguards is just a temporary solution; the police station and the Shanghai West Police Station are even more reliable, especially those Chinese arresters and police, who are either concerned about the Japanese or are bribed by Chongqing. In my opinion, the safety of the mansion depends on itself."
"Where can you find a reliable bodyguard in a short while?"
"There are still a few people," Chen Bin was surprised that Chen Liang, who had no opinion, actually calculated with his fingers: "A Dong in the pharmacy cabinet was brought by the master from Nanyang, and A Wu from the grocery store, not to mention the concierge Zhang Qingxi. If the master hadn't been kind-hearted, he would have starved to death in the foreign market. In addition, A Biao, who just came today, would not have had much problem dealing with the situation."
"Where is that gun? How can you protect the young master with bare hands?"
"The gun is not a problem. The Japanese have agreed. Just talk about how many guns you want. Besides, as long as you have money, what can you buy in Shili foreign market?"
The four people, four ordinary people who have never received any training, are they looking for death to expect them to protect their safety? Seeing the eldest master frowning, Chen Liang understood and quickly explained: "This is also a temporary solution. After all, this kind of thing is better than nothing. As long as it can be delayed for ten days and half a month, when the brothers in Nanyang arrive, all the problems will be solved."
The Chen family in Yingchuantang can gain a foothold in a foreign country, and it has been more than a century. If you don’t have any strength, you won’t even believe in ghosts. Chen Bin suddenly looked forward to those legendary Chen family relatives who were thousands of miles away.
Chapter completed!