Wind spy

No one would give away such a large sum of money casually for no reason. Matsui Takuro knew very well that Chen Mingxiang definitely needed his own help, and it was definitely not a trivial matter.

But after hearing the other party's intentions, Matsui Takuro couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. This matter just stepped on the line and he could still operate it. This guy knew what the imperial army cared about.

Japan's method of controlling the enemy-occupied areas is undisguised violent suppression, but unless there is a major incident, the garrison is not easily dispatched. It is the gendarmerie, secret agents and police to maintain daily order.

In the pseudo-Manchukuo region, increasingly professional pseudo police played an important role in dealing with anti-Japanese organizations, and their threat was not inferior to that of Japanese agents. They had intelligence personnel and the power to handle cases, not everything. Ask for instructions.

However, in Central China, the police are affiliated with the secret service and the gendarmerie, responsible for patrols, blockades, searches, and criminal investigations. Even if they collect intelligence and find suspicious targets, they have to make decisions through the secret service and the gendarmerie. One step way method.

"Your Excellency, thanks to your love, I can serve as the Chief Police Officer of the Jinling Government. As the saying goes, I have to do something to return the trust of the empire."

"These few requests of mine did not touch the core interests of the empire. The actual power of the police system is still in the hands of the Mei agency. The police stations in various places still implement the consultant responsibility system, but there are some flexibility in the procedures."

"To be clear, flexibility is nothing more than a form, and it is also in line with the Empire’s new policy towards the Jinling government. The two sides are in a strategic cooperative relationship, and loyalty depends on mutual trust. The ugly thing is interest. The more power the empire releases , The loyalty will be higher."

"Some of my real thoughts are also part of my real thoughts. When I went outside the customs, I met the local police in Manchuria trained by the imperial police. Their quality and efficiency are not comparable to those in the customs. I plan to learn from this experience and implement it in Central China. , Better serve the empire." Chen Mingxiang said.

Although the Superintendent of Police requires personnel power and financial power, its main purpose is to enhance its authority and influence. It will not easily interfere with the operation of local police stations and fully respect the advice of Japanese consultants. But to the outside world, this is Japan. Respect the actual manifestation of the Jinling government.

"I agree with you in principle. As long as it does not affect the interests of the empire, everything can be discussed. You are also right. In the future, the police system will be the main force of the empire to protect its interests and needs to be strengthened. It will be reported to the six generals, Toshi Hata, commander-in-chief of the dispatch army. It is estimated that the problem is not big."

"But now the commander of the North China Front Army, Ningji Okamura, the commander of the 11th Army in Jiangcheng, Lieutenant General Tsukada, the commander of the 13th Army in Shanghai, Lieutenant General Shimomura, and the twenty-third in Yangcheng. The commander of the army, Lieutenant Takashi Sakai, is dispatching the army headquarters to participate in the meeting. They will not return until after breakfast tomorrow. I will go to the commander-in-chief tomorrow morning." Matsui Takuro said.

"With so many big figures gathered in Jinling, should the imperial army launch a strategic offensive against Jiangtong District and take the Great Southwest in one fell swoop?" Chen Mingxiang asked.

"No, the empire does not have the ability to engage in strategic offensives. Things are exactly the opposite of what you said. Originally, the headquarters of the dispatched army was preparing to launch a big battle against the Shancheng government, but it is impossible now. First, the naval battle on Midway Island suffered heavy losses, and then A tug of war is formed on Guadalcanal, and the empire cannot withstand a battlefield in two directions."

"After careful consideration by the military department, it was decided to cancel the operation, with stabilizing the existing occupied area as the primary task. The Shancheng government was aware of our combat plan and made corresponding arrangements. It was impossible to achieve a decisive victory in a short time. "Matsui Takuro said.

This is good news for the Shancheng government. When Chen Mingxiang returned home, he called Wang Zhen and briefly explained the information in a code word.

He also didn't expect that this incident had brought huge feats to his career as a strategic agent, and some things were just such a coincidence.

"Bureau seat, Mingyue sent a message saying that the Japanese Dispatch Army Command received an order from the military headquarters to cancel large-scale operations against the Kuomintang Control Area in view of the defeat in the South Pacific region. At present, the commanders of Japanese troops in various places are meeting in Jinling. Return to the station tomorrow morning." Pan Qiwu came to Dai Li with a telegram.

"The change of the Japanese army has also been discovered by various intelligence agencies. The Military Commission has long ordered the Fifth Theater Command, the Sixth Theater Command, and the Eighth Theater Command to prepare for battle, and even consider moving the accompaniment to Xikang if necessary. province."

"Anyway, this is exciting and good news. I will report to the committee immediately, especially to issue a notice to the anti-aircraft artillery troops in Anhui Province. I will pay attention to the Japanese aircraft tomorrow morning and see if I can touch them. luck."

"Japanese planes have always been rampant. Because we don't have many anti-aircraft guns, they often fly very low. Over time, they feel a little numb." Dai Li said with a smile.

Why is it only in Anhui Province?

The headquarters of the 11th Army from Jinling to Jiangcheng passes through Anhui Province, where there is part of the Kuomintang-controlled area, but the flight to North China does not have the army of the Shancheng government. The flight to Shanghai and Yangcheng is the same. There is no army of the mountain government.

"I heard that on the night of the 5th, Minister Kong hosted a banquet for the director of the Military Law Enforcement Department. His assistant, the Minister of Food, was also present. Naturally, he was interceding for Lin Shiliang’s case. There has been no news. Escaped sanctions?" Pan Qiwu asked.

"The preliminary result of the Military Law Enforcement Ministry was that Lin Shiliang was sentenced to life imprisonment and the briber was two years imprisonment for three years. However, the commissioner did not make a statement. Director Chen of the Second Chamber of Servants said that the sentence was too light to curb rampant smuggling activities in the Kuomintang Controlled Area. It also damages the image of the commission."

"Minister Kong's family went into battle to intercede with his wife. This matter is really a bit troublesome. I plan to have a dinner with the American ambassador to mention this matter. The Americans have quite a bit of criticism about these smuggling activities. If the ambassador expresses strictness to the commission, then Lin Shiliang It's dead, it's still Chunfeng's credit." Dai Li said.

Chen Mingxiang safeguarded the lives of British and American expatriates in the public concession. On the surface, it was the role played by the Military Regiment Bureau. With the intelligence about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the US government saw Dai Li differently from the Military Regiment Bureau, and their relationship became more and more harmonious.

Dai Li knew about the influence of Minister Kong’s family on his wife, but when things reached this point, there was no way to back down. The hatred on both sides became a knot of incomprehension. Therefore, Lin Shiliang had to be killed no matter what he tried. This is also the Military Unification Bureau. In a battle with the Ministry of Finance, he must use his own assassin at a critical time.