The Bravest

Lin Jie stayed at Gangcun's home for most of the day and had in-depth discussions on all aspects of the new situation. In addition to the impact of the current changes in the Japanese high-level leadership in Shanghai, they also exchanged views on the war.

"Mr. Gangcun, the situation is not as pessimistic as you said, right?" Gangcun might have no one to complain about the reason why Doihara was transferred away, so he talked about his views on the future of the war in front of Lin Jie. In fact, most of them were Doihara's analysis.

"You were brainwashed by some people when you were in Japan. Ever since Japan declared war on Britain and the United States, the teacher has been worried. Now Tojo Hideki and his gang are in power and are constantly trying to expand the war. They have not considered the actual situation in Japan at all. If they continue to consume like this, the situation may get worse."

"Ah, what should we do then?" Lin Jie knew the direction of history and that the Japanese would be unable to hold on any longer.

"Hmph, that's the business of the big guys. As for us little guys, as long as we can save our lives and get enough benefits, why should we care about so many things? As long as we have money, we can still live a good life even if we lose the war." Gangcun said nonchalantly.

"Mr. Gangcun, if this really happens, you Japanese can retreat back to Japan, but what should I do?" Lin Jie pretended to be panicked.

"What are you afraid of? You can just come back to Japan with me. We have the capital and we can do business. You have experience in this area anyway."

"Mr. Gangcun, I have a big family here. Is this possible?"

"So, we have to hurry up and make money..."

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After returning from Gangcun, Lin Jie told Sun Yuelan about the incident: "Yuelan, what do you think?"

"Honey, what my brother said is right. If you have money, you can go anywhere. But I don't like Japan. How about we go to the United States?"

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One day in May, Lao Zhou brought a message through Ye Wulian that Boss Dai accepted Zhou Fohai's surrender, but asked Zhou Fohai to get rid of Li Shiqun first to show his sincerity.

"Hubby, Boss Dai means that if you have the chance, you can cooperate, but you can't reveal your identity."

Ye Wulian is already three months pregnant. Her belly is bulging, her figure is becoming fuller, and she is becoming more and more like a mature woman.

"Zhou Fohai and Li Shiqun have already done something dirty, so they should take action, right? But you can't intervene, husband, what should we do?"

"Don't worry. The Allied forces have already started their counterattack. The Japanese are just holding out. These things cannot be concealed. Many people in the Wang Puppet Government have begun to look for a way out. I think Zhou Fohai will definitely win over others and then deal with Li Shiqun together. I just need to wait and see."

"I don't think it's that easy. Li Shiqun's No. 76 is too powerful, and he has at least 30 or 40 bodyguards around him. He lives a secluded life, so there's no way we can find an opportunity!"

"Haha, Li Shiqun was too greedy when he was in the Cleansing Committee. The Japanese are now dissatisfied with Li Shiqun. They arrested two of his men last month as a warning to Li Shiqun. Zhou Fohai will not let this go."

"Honey, are you saying that Zhou Fohai will take advantage of this to sow discord and get the Japanese to take action? Is it possible? Wouldn't No. 76 be in chaos then? The Japanese can't possibly lose their composure on their own!" Ye Wulian expressed doubt.

"Of course Zhou Fohai alone can't convince the Japanese, but if he joins forces with a few influential people, it will be hard to say. Besides, the Japanese will certainly not come openly!"

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Lin Jie did not want to directly participate in the Military Control Commission's plan to eliminate Li Shiqun. What he had to do now was to reorganize and analyze the various trivial information gathered in his hands, form his own report, and then feedback it to Lao Zhou of the Military Control Commission, and of course Liu Qingshan's side.

At the end of August, Gangcun suddenly found Lin Jie and called him into the gendarmerie headquarters.

"Mr. Lin, there is a troublesome matter now. The higher-ups may be looking for someone to take the blame." Gangcun asked Lin Jie to sit down and said this inexplicably.

"Ah, Gangcun-kun, you don't want me to carry it on your back, do you?" Lin Jie was shocked, but he knew that this was impossible. If he really wanted him to carry it on his back, Gangcun would not even discuss it with him.

"Haha, someone has to be responsible! Mr. Lin, don't you think so?" Gangcun looked at Lin Jie seriously.

"Mr. Gangcun, is there no other way?" Lin Jie stood up and looked at Gangcun pleadingly, his body trembling slightly.

Gangcun shook his head and said nothing. Lin Jie slumped down on the sofa and was silent for a while. Then he pleaded with Gangcun again:

"Gangcun-kun, I know what to do. Can you help me keep the women in my family for Yuelan's sake? They are all pregnant."

"Hahaha, Mr. Lin, look how scared you are. I was just kidding you. Besides, you are not worthy of taking such a big blame."

Gangcun was very satisfied with Lin Jie's performance and felt that Lin Jie had no ability to resist him at all.

"Ah! Gangcun-kun, what do you mean?" After several years of training, Lin Jie's acting skills have become perfect. Listening to Gangcun's words, his face was full of confusion and anger.

"Haha, don't be angry, don't be angry! Drink tea!" Gangcun laughed and started to make tea.

"Mr. Gangcun, what's going on? I'm scared to death." Lin Jie pretended to be trying to stay calm.

"Don't worry, it's none of your business. But I asked you to come here to discuss finding someone to take the blame. Come, have a taste of my cooking."

Gangcun poured Lin Jie some hot tea and started talking about business.

"Oh? Then tell us about it, Mr. Gangcun." When Lin Jie heard that it was not his business, he returned to his usual self.

"Mr. Lin, what do you think about Li Shiqun taking the blame?" Gangcun stared into Lin Jie's eyes to see how he would react.

"Ah! Great! Gangcun-kun, Li Shiqun is perfect. Isn't he the director of the Cleanup Committee? If he takes on everything, then there will be nothing for us to do."

Lin Jie was stunned for a moment, then he became excited. After the excitement, Lin Jie said to Gangcun worriedly:

"But, Gangcun-kun, it's not a good idea to touch Li Shiqun! He has a good relationship with Chairman Wang, and his power is too great. If you touch him, will something go wrong?"

"Mr. Lin, now there is such an opportunity. Zhou Fohai has joined forces with a few influential people to report Li Shiqun to the commissioner sent by Tojo Hideki. That person reported to the headquarters and has received a reply from the headquarters, agreeing to get rid of Li Shiqun."

Gangcun briefly explained the matter to Lin Jie.

"Ah, isn't this great? We can just wait and watch the show!"

"The problem is that the expansionists have handed this hot potato to me. I have considered what you just said. It is not easy to do, but I have to do it. That's why I came to you to discuss it!"

Okamura is telling the truth now. The expansionists want to drag Okamura down with them to prevent the conservatives from causing trouble, and Kenji Doihara knows all this.

"Is that so? Then we can't do it openly. Otherwise, we can do the same as Wu Sibao. He will die on his own and no one can blame anyone else." Lin Jie said grimly.

"The problem is, I can't find the opportunity!"

"Haha, Gangcun-kun, didn't Zhou Fohai and his men sue Li Shiqun? Li Shiqun must have fallen out with them. For the sake of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, I think Gangcun-kun should mediate and invite both parties out for a good talk!"

"Haha, that's a good idea, but with my size, Li Shiqun may not come!"

"Haha, isn't this what Prime Minister Hideki Tojo's special envoy meant? Even Li Shiqun wouldn't give him face. Besides, this is the responsibility of the Special Higher Section."

"Okay, let's study the details, and then I'll discuss it with Zhou Fohai and the others."

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In September 1943, with the intentional or unintentional cooperation of the Military Control Commission, Zhou Fohai, and various Japanese parties, a conspiracy to eliminate Li Shiqun began.

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