frightfiction Chapter 1048 An Open Scheme, This is an Open Scheme!
Chapter 1048 An Open Scheme, This is an Open Scheme!
After a long pause, Gu Baoheng said miserably, "Commander Lin, I, you! With something like this happening, how can I remain the director? Dean Wang will not let me off the hook!"
Wang Mengqun stepped forward and put his arm around him. "It's not you, it's us. Why won't Dean Wang let you off the hook? What's his reason? When you signed the document, Jinling agreed, right? Dean Wang also arranged for you to come to North China to set up the Materials Control Committee. Now that we're cooperating with you, what reason does he have not to let you be the director? If he doesn't let you be the director, then he's deliberately playing us for fools. We'll take him to court!"
Wang Jingwei sent people to North China, and North China received them and cooperated with them. The Special Committee for Materials was also established. Does that mean Wang Jingwei can just quit whenever he wants?
This is a serious matter, not child's play. As Wang Mengqun said, even if the lawsuit goes all the way to Tokyo, Wang Jingwei will still be in the wrong!
Gu Baoheng looked miserable. "Then... how do we talk to Dean Wang... and to Jinling?"
Lin Ze said calmly, "Didn't Cen Deguang come with you? Let him go back and report. Director Gu, you should stay in Pingjin and enjoy yourselves for a couple of years. You might as well not go back to Nanjing!"
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On a Blue Steel Express train traveling from Tianjin to Nanjing, Cen Deguang maintained a blank posture.
The change in circumstances caught him off guard. When he woke up in the morning, he was dragged out of the hotel. Gu Baoheng explained the situation to him expressionlessly and told him to go back to Jinling to report.
"Director Gu, is the grain delivery complete?"
"The transaction is complete."
"What about the food?"
"Disaster relief has been provided."
"Disaster relief!??"
Gu Baoheng remained expressionless. "You're the Minister of Relief Affairs, you know about disaster relief, right? Didn't you attend the discussions about this matter?"
"But this disaster relief is just a pretext! This grain is meant to be sent back to Jinling, to the army, to provide provisions and pay!"
"Who said it's just a smokescreen? Who told you that? Did I say it? Did Wang Mengqun say it?"
"Director Gu, I'm going back to Jinling to report. What about you?"
"I still need to stay and prepare for the establishment of the North China Materials Control Committee."
Then, Cen Deguang was put on the Blue Steel Express and returned to Jinling with a group of attendants who didn't know what had happened.
Rubbing his stiff face, Cen Deguang asked, "Where are we?"
"Minister Cen, we've passed Pengcheng."
Cen Deguang sighed deeply.
They arrived with ease and composure, but now they're rushing around in a panic.
With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, the train arrived in Jinling.
He didn't go home, but went straight to Dean Wang's residence to request an audience.
Wang Jingwei met with him soon after.
This traitor was dressed in a linen suit, white leather shoes, his hair was neatly combed, and his face was shaved clean.
"De Guang, you must be tired from your journey. Why hasn't Gu Baoheng returned? Is everything going smoothly in the north?"
Cen Deguang opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Seeing his appearance, Wang Jingwei's face darkened. "Cen Degang, what's wrong?"
"The grain...the grain has been delivered."
"Delivery complete? We didn't arrange any wagons, how was the delivery done? Where is the grain now?"
"Disaster relief...disaster relief has been provided."
In his anxiety, Wang Jingwei spoke in his Guiliu dialect, "Quickly tell me, what does disaster relief mean!"
"The money is for disaster relief, to give to the victims, to maintain order throughout North China, and to prevent resistance..."
Wang Jingwei slammed his hand on the table with a loud "bang," unable to contain his anger any longer. Gone was his elegant demeanor. He walked up to Cen Deguang, grabbed him by the collar, and demanded, "I'm asking you, how did the grain we bought with our own money, the grain that cost millions of yen, end up being used for disaster relief!"
"The contract we signed back then was for disaster relief grain. Director Gu signed it, and he said you were aware of it too..."
Wang Jingwei loosened Cen Deguang's collar, a look of bewilderment on his face.
In his mind, how could anyone do such a thing? How could anyone dare to do such a thing!
I am Premier Wang of the Executive Yuan of the Jinling Reformed Prefecture. I have the support of Kazuo Aoki. Disaster relief is just a pretext. How dare you play games with me like this!
Why doesn't Gu Baoheng come back?!
Cen Deguang was practically exhausted from the hard labor. "Director Gu... he said he wants to continue preparing for the North China Materials Control Committee..."
Wang Jingwei understood completely.
This is an open conspiracy!
"Guards! Guards! Lock up Cen Degang for questioning!"
Cen Deguang broke down.
Damn it, Gu Baoheng was the one who did it, I was just there to watch, and you're in a fit of impotence and fury, so you're taking it out on me, huh!
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Mountain city, Luojiawan.
The damp and cold climate of the mountain city is not easy for many people to adapt to, but Mr. Dai is fine, as the winters in his hometown are also quite damp and cold.
Recently, Mr. Dai has developed a habit of drinking ginseng and chicken soup. He has too many things to deal with every day and there are always times when he is not energetic enough. A bowl of soup can satisfy his appetite and boost his spirits.
Shen Xing held a tray, thinking about the posture of the waiters in big restaurants, and wanted to make himself look more professional.
Boss Dai frowned. "It's just a bowl of soup. You can just bring it over. Why are you holding the plate up with one hand?"
Shen Xing smiled sheepishly and quickly served the chicken soup.
"Director, have you read Jin Fo's telegram?"
Upon hearing this, Boss Dai immediately smiled, picked up the blue and white porcelain bowl, and blew on it.
"Unexpectedly, he actually succeeded. The Loyal and Patriotic Army has raised its banner again in eastern Hebei and even captured several county towns. I wonder what those old fogies at the military council will have to say now."
At this point, Boss Dai put down his bowl and said with great enthusiasm, "The significance of this matter goes beyond this; it also dealt a heavy blow to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics."
"Regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics?"
Boss Dai generously offered his advice, “Think about it, what is the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) for? It’s to prevent the Reds from spreading, but how well have they done it? It’s been a complete mess! With the number of guerrillas and bases in the Red areas increasing, that guy must be losing sleep! Now it’s great, while they’re making guerrillas, we have the Loyal and Patriotic Army. While they have bases, we’ve also established a firm foothold in eastern Hebei. It’s very significant! We’ve accomplished what the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics couldn’t. What will that guy think?”
Shen Xing was a little confused. Could this be explained in this way?
After talking for a while, Boss Dai finally picked up his bowl and took two sips.
"What's the situation in Shanghai?"
Shen Xing's expression turned serious. "The damage is severe."
Boss Dai's face also darkened. "Li Shiqun is an ungrateful dog. He eats the Japanese's food, flirts with us, and flirts with the Special Branch. He's a liar. We had already reached an agreement to live in peace, but now he's arresting our people indiscriminately. What a bastard! What does Zhou Fuhai say?"
"Secretary-General Zhou secretly relayed a message saying that the Japanese are now also quite dissatisfied with Li Shiqun, and a major problem has arisen in a negotiation between Nanjing and North China. Wang Jingwei is very likely to send Li Shiqun to handle it..."
Boss Dai nodded, "Going to North China..."