Chapter Nine
"Chen Gongbo's mouth", "Zhou Fohai's pen" and "Chu Minyi's legs" - it is not an exaggeration to later generations to use this rumor to describe Wang Jingwei's three major irons.
On May 8, the third day after the funeral was completed, Chu Minyi came to Chen Mansion early.
Although his wife Chen Shunzhen is just Chen Bijun's god sister, and in strict terms, she is even a servant who serves tea and water, her life is hanging on the line and no one dares to offend Master Chen, who still treats him with courtesy and calls him a cousin-in-law very intimately.
He was accompanied by a cousin Chen Changzu, who was at least genuine in blood relationships. Compared to Chu Minyi, he may not have a reputation, but he is Chen Bijun's younger brother and Wang Jingwei's brother-in-law. Chen Bin also dared not offend him, so he had to call him "cousin".
It is indeed very uncomfortable to be brothers with the two top traitors. Chen Bin even thought to himself if he could just copy it. Like Chu Minyi, he also issued a statement saying "Everything is like relatives returning to relatives, politics returning to politics" to clarify his relationship with Wang Jingwei and Chen Bijun.
However, this can only be considered, because just yesterday, the extremely unkind Japanese classmate had indirectly criticized the support of "Heyun" and suggested that he would better accept Chu Minyi's kindness, otherwise he would not be guaranteed to be safe in Shanghai.
What does it mean to be a no-guaranteed threat... It's simply a nude threat!
He has become a thorn in the eyes of the anti-Japanese elements. If he offended the Japanese again, it would be like seeking death. Chen Bin did not want to be a hero, nor did he want to be a traitor, nor did he want to die. He had to stand on three eggs and dance, and bite the bullet and give these monsters and monsters to the point of slandering.
"My brother, you and I are both fellow townsmen and relatives, not to mention that you can't write two Chen characters in one stroke. At this time, if you don't support 'heyun', who supports 'heyun'? Could it be that those who only know how to sing high-profile but look at the people of the world are laughing at our brother-in-law for betrayal of their relatives..."
Chen Changzu was about forty years old and had a long-term pampering life. He looked much younger than his actual age. He spoke endlessly, kept moving with emotion and reasoning, and looked like he was never stopped until he achieved his goal.
You can't do it if you don't speak, you can't pretend to be dead anymore, right?
Fortunately, the generals came to block the enemy, and the water came to cover the earth. The old master who was sitting on the side immediately coughed twice, shook his head and sighed: "As Mr. Chen said, the word "Chen" cannot be written in one stroke. Besides, the young master and Chongqing have an irreconcilable blood hatred. For the sake of emotion and reason, they should stand on Mr. Wang's side. The problem is that the young master is talented and has never been involved in politics, so he has no qualifications to shake the flag and shout, and he is afraid that joining rashly will backfire."
"Yes, yes," Chen Bin nodded heavily, and while calling the two "relatives" to use tea, he said self-deprecatingly: "My cousin is not clear when she first arrives, so her cousin's husband must have heard of it. If you want to find some fun to pass the time in your spare time, I am definitely familiar with it. If you want to talk about politics... you two must have found the wrong person."
I can't tell, I'm really a little self-aware. As he said, if it weren't for the Chen Chen family Yingchuan Hall standing behind me, I would have recognized you as a cousin.
Chen Changzu cursed inwardly, and then said as if nothing had happened: "Brother, as the saying goes, the prodigal son will not change gold. Brother foolishly always sees people accurately. According to my opinion, the experience is so bumpy. My brother definitely belongs to the kind of person who makes a big splash, and he makes a big splash, but he just lacks an opportunity."
"There is no doubt that the opportunity is coming now," Chu Minyi really had a tacit understanding. He immediately took over the conversation and said with a gaze: "With your cousin-in-law taking action, comprehensive peace is just around the corner. By then, you and I are all primates, and you and the ministers of the dragon."
Is this cake too explicit?
Chen Bin was not interested in being a "respondent of the Dragon". He quickly winked at the old master and asked him to think of a solution to see if these two relatives who were determined to pull themselves on the pirate ship retreated.
One sings the white face and the other sings the red face. How could the old Master not know what he meant? Facts yesterday after the Japanese Ishikawa left, Chen Bin realized that Chu Minyi would come to the door, and even closed the door to study until midnight. Seeing Chen Bin kicking the ball to him, the old Master said, "Really speaking, this is the family affairs of three people, and I, an outsider, should not interrupt. However, the old boss is a good fortune and a loyal person. The old boss is very good at me during his lifetime, so the affairs of the young boss are just me, so naturally I cannot ignore it."
With such a huge family business, there are not many reliable people, so that's unimaginable. Just like Du Yuesheng, a Taiwanese man from Shanghai, although he went to Hong Kong, he had the final say in the matters of the Qing Gang. What is it? It's not Wan Molin, the butler of Du Mansion.
Because of this, Chen Changzu did not regard the old master as the present, but smiled in a gentle voice: "Mr. Wang said this, it is too obvious. If you have any questions, just ask them, and if you have any worries, just say them out. After all, it is all for the sake of the master of the Zu."
"Then let Wang say it for a blunt statement," the old lady paused and asked with a serious look on her face: "Following Mr. Chu's opinion, it is a foregone conclusion for Mr. Wang to form a new regime. Does this mean that all basic issues have been obtained in principled agreements on the establishment of a government between Mr. Wang and Japan?"
This question is very sensitive, and it is incredible to say it from a doctor who has never been involved in politics.
In fact, the old master did not reach this level. This question was completely asked for Master Chen’s Japanese classmate, Second Lieutenant Ishikawa. You should know that the situation is better than people. If you can’t hear any useful news and let him know that Chu Minyi has been here, wouldn’t that give him the excuse of “not guaranteeing” the safety of Chen’s mansion?
At the same time, you don’t feel guilty when you are such a “traitor”. It’s not a good thing anyway, so you just want to bite your dog.
What surprised Chen Bin was that although Chen Changzu was very suspicious, he replied with certainty: "No."
"Does that mean that no matter what the future will be, the regime will definitely be established?"
"No!" Chen Changzu said seriously: "Our position is the opposite. If the Japanese government insists on refusing to give in, and the conditions are enough to hinder the country's autonomy, or thinks it is completely useless to the country and nation, then we will resolutely leave Shanghai at any time. Therefore, our preliminary propaganda is only to launch a comprehensive peace movement, rather than to prepare for the establishment of a government."
The old master, who had no interest in politics, didn't care about so many things, and then asked: "Mr. Chen, do you believe that there will be a miracle that will not cause power to be lost or humiliate the country?"
"We never put too high expectations. At the beginning, as long as the country does not perish, we are willing to endure humiliation and do it. This is what Mr. Wang said in his letter when he left Yu, "for the difficulties."
"Besides the slim future of the country, what do you think you can do under the enemy's gun?"
The old master was obviously very dissatisfied with the cooperation between Wang and Japan, and actually raised such a question.
What surprised Chen Bin even more was that Chen Changzu was not angry, but said extremely solemnly: "It is undeniable that the Japanese can plunder and kill at will in the occupied areas. Now they want to take 100 points, and do their best to do our best in the future, even if they can only hold up one point and take less, that is to preserve a little vitality for the country! To put it more clearly, we are to restrain and stop this country with many disasters, rather than assisting them in getting more convenience."
"Are you sure?"
"We should say that we have this determination! Of course, everything depends on our efforts and gather more friends who are sincere in serving the country and do not care about personal success or failure."
It was very clear and he looked like he was not going to hell. If he hadn't been clear about the direction of history, he might have been dragged into the water by them.
Chen Bin sighed inwardly, took over the conversation, and asked the question he cared about the most and wanted to know the most: "Cousin, cousin-law, engaged in political activities, must need funds. I wonder how you arranged the funds for the 'heyun'?"
So many people don’t look for you, but they come to find you, the infamous little Kai. At first glance, it’s really for the Chen family’s money. Chen Changzu suddenly reacted and laughed loudly and said, “Don’t worry, brother, we will not be able to make up our own ideas, nor will we be nurtured by the Japanese.”
"Where does that funding come from?"
"If I promise not to disclose it to the outside world, I can tell you honestly."
Chen Bin smiled wryly and said, "Cousin, I'm on the military command blacklist. It's so unpredictable. Who else can I reveal it to?"
Chen Changzu nodded slightly and said expressionlessly: "The total cost of activities in Hong Kong is only 50,000 yuan. It was funded by Zhou Zuomin, Qian Xinzhi and Du Yuesheng with friendship. After coming to Shanghai, they used the Japanese to pay back to us, and the remaining amount of the Jin Bank. This is completely China's tariff income. It was frozen by Japan after the War of Resistance Against Japan. Now it was thawed after negotiations and returned to us as activity funds."
It’s not for the Chen family’s money, so why do you have to pull me into the water?
Chen Bin was skeptical about this. After thinking for a while, he still gritted his teeth and said resolutely: "Cousin, cousin, my brother-in-law, I believe that you are not for profit and power, and you must have the difficulties you said. However, on the surface, cooperation with the Japanese will inevitably be unforgivable by the Chinese people. I dare not say that I cherish my feathers. In fact, there is nothing to cherish. But this family business is enough to support my life. I really have no intention to join, and I don't want to get involved in these right and wrong vortexes."
"My brother!"
Chu Minyi was anxious, looking heartbroken, and said with a dance: "If everyone only plans for their own interests and criticisms when the country is in a critical moment, then the future of the country can be imagined. I am very sorry that you are so petty."
Damn, what's the logic? Wouldn't you be a traitor and not patriotic?
Chen Bin was ridiculous and couldn't help asking: "My cousin, do you think the future of the War of Resistance is really hopeless?"
"My good cousin, China must never fight again!"
Chu Minyi sighed and said solemnly: "We are still a country with backward industries and have not yet embarked on the path of modern countries. We must know that modern warfare not only depends on weapons, but also on the country's economy, people's education, and transportation. If these conditions are lacking, even if there are aircraft, tanks, and cannons, it will still be useless, not to mention that we do not have these mechanized weapons at all."
Chen Changzu also echoed: "Don't Mr. Jiang know that he would defeat the war? But he had a dream, always thinking that the United States, Britain, France, and Russia would help us. He told people before that Shanghai lost Britain, the United States, and France would interfere. Suiyuan and Chahar would definitely send troops, but he never contacted these countries and did not know the inside story of these countries. Shanghai, Suiyuan and Chahar are now lost, how about it... Foreign countries are not in a hurry at all. Mr. Jiang is really a misleading country.
Having said that, there is nothing to say anymore. We can't tell them that Japan will attack Pearl Harbor, the United States will send troops to deal with Japan, and even go to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to two atomic bombs that even ghosts do not believe in this time, right?
In desperation, Chen Bin had to exhort that his health had not yet fully recovered. At the same time, such a large family business was placed there, and even if he wanted to do "health", he had to arrange it. What's more, he had to give some time to consider such a big thing.
The host served tea to see him off, and Chu Minyi and the others had to say goodbye. Before leaving, they even gave him a clear answer in a short time.
Chapter completed!