1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Last time he asked Fujiwara Kanezane to contact him after his injury healed, and he answered the question of "I don't know what to do";

As a result, a certain guy seemed to have completely forgotten about this matter, which forced Master Saionji to come to him.

"Hahahahahaha....Brother Gongyi, long time no see, long time no see!"

"..."

Saionji Koichi once again clearly felt the changes in Fujiwara no Kanezane.

In the past, he always said "Greetings, Brother Gongyi" with bright energy and seriousness.

I haven't seen this guy for a few years, but he seems a little more lazy and casual. What's going on?

However, compared to today's plan, Xiyuanji Gongyi was too lazy to pursue this trivial matter and immediately scolded:

"Don't be such a ronin! You have some free time today, right? Come with me to Tokyo Imperial University!"

"...What are you going there for?"

"Just follow me."

"Okay, okay..."

"Hi is enough!"

"Hi hi hi..."

Although the agent was not around because he was accompanying Saga Hiro to cause trouble, he thought there was no danger, so Fujiwara Kanezane got into the car.

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Tokyo Imperial University, the predecessor of the University of Tokyo, is the highest institution of learning in Japan.

All those who stay here are the absolute future elites of the Empire of Japan.

Looking out through the car window, from time to time you can see some students running while shouting slogans such as "Long live the Empire of Japan" and "Long live His Majesty the Emperor", and some students are practicing fighting and assassination.

In short, everyone was very enthusiastic, and there was no trace of the gentle, peaceful and harmonious school atmosphere that Mark often saw in his previous life.

Tsk tsk... It is said that smart people are more likely to join the Communist Party, but it seems that under the influence of this militarist system, even smart people can hardly be spared!

Without even the chance to come into contact with communism and surrounded by people like this, which student would not be influenced by militarism?

And each of these students is the future of their family. In this era of low literacy, they are also local "celebrities" and "advanced" people in society. How many people will their thoughts influence?

There is a reason why Japan during World War II was called the "Mad Empire".

Perhaps noticing Fujiwara Kanezane's gaze, or perhaps just looking for something to talk about, Saionji Koichi, who was driving, suddenly asked:

"How do you feel about this atmosphere?"

"What atmosphere?"

Fujiwara no Kanezane tried to play dumb, but Saionji Koichi pointed at the students who were chanting slogans, running drills, and exercising and asked directly:

"I mean, these students, their temperament and the atmosphere created by this school... What do you think?"

"Good! Very energetic!"

"...Do you really think this is good behavior?"

"Aren't these students very strong and energetic?"

"...What weird things are you saying again... Never mind, I'll let you talk to my friends later."

Seeing that Fujiwara no Kanezane was talking about something else, Saionji Koichi stopped talking and took him to a coffee shop, entered the back room, and met three young men.

A man named Kawashima Ryoji, who was wearing a school cadet uniform very similar to that of a Japanese army officer, was about 1.65 meters tall and quite handsome.

A man wearing an ordinary black college student uniform called "诘領" looks very similar to the former, but is a little taller than the former. He should be a brother, named Kawashima Ryohei;

The last one was wearing a black Western gentleman's suit. He was only about 1.5 meters tall, had an average appearance, was the oldest, but had a more stable temperament than the previous one. His name was Kato Korehito.

After several people introduced themselves to each other and exchanged greetings, Saionji Koichi said:

"These are the people I want you to meet. I hope you can have a good chat with them."

"Oh..."

Fujiwara no Kanezane looked at the three of them for a while without speaking first.

This alone made Koichi Saionji look at him with new eyes.

After all, Kenshi used to be a noisy guy, but after being beaten by his father, it seems that he has changed?

Kato Yusho extended his hand enthusiastically and started a conversation:

"It's nice to meet you, Fujiwara-kun. I heard about you from Saionji-kun."

"Oh? Which kind are you talking about? Are you robbing bird nests with him? Or are you peeping at the old lady next door taking a bath?"

"Fujiwara Kanemi! When did we peek at old lady taking a bath?! It was clearly..."

"Who is it, Mingming?"

"..."

"Hahahahaha...Fujiwara-kun is really interesting!"

Seeing Saionji Koichi getting furious after being tricked into revealing something, Kato Korehiko laughed heartily and changed the subject:

"Of course, we all knew about your involvement in plotting to assassinate government officials in March and October of last year."

"..."

Fujiwara no Kanezane tilted his head towards Saionji Koichi, who nodded and said:

"Yes, I told them. Don't worry, these three people are absolutely trustworthy and there's no way they would leak the secret."

"Oh..."

Fujiwara Kanezane lowered his head and sneered twice, then raised his head and asked:

"And then? What do you think about this?"

"Fujiwara-kun's courage is admirable, but his methods are laughable."

"Courage? Method?"

"The fact that Fujiwara-kun would consider changing Japan and participate in it shows that he still has ambitions in his heart. This is an act of courage, but the method he chose will never succeed."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because Kato-kun has seen much more than you have."

Having recovered his composure, Saionji Koichi interrupted unhappily and added:

"Kato-kun was a leading figure in the Tokyo student movement. Starting in the first year of the Showa era, he was actively involved in saving the nation and organized several large-scale protests... You were just a child back then."

"Those things are not worth mentioning."

Kato Yusuke waved his hand:

"I realized long ago that a student movement alone could not have a fundamental impact on Japanese society."

"Then what is it?"

Fujiwara Kanezane knew what this guy wanted to say, so he followed up the topic and asked:

"Don't you think that killing those incompetent people and putting more talented people in power can change Japan?"

"Yes, I admit that it can change some things, but, Fujiwara-kun, assassination cannot solve the fundamental problem."

Seeing Fujiwara Kanezane moving step by step towards the conversation direction he had set, Kato Yusuke's smile became more eager:

"Those militarists who assassinate party figures will only lead to more radical military representatives taking office and bringing Japan to a complete hell. You should not be fooled by them."

Kato Korehiko said this in the hope that Fujiwara Kanezane would ask, "Then what should I do to avoid being fooled?" and thus lead to his real topic.

Unexpectedly, Fujiwara Kanezane caught a loophole in his words and followed up:

"These militarists? In the eyes of you reds, am I not a militarist who deserves to be cut into pieces?"

"..."

When these words were spoken, only Kawashima Ryohei was shocked, while Saionji Koichi, Kawashima Ryoji and Kato Korehiko all looked calm.

Kato Korehito even nodded to Saionji:

"Saionji-kun, just as you said, he is very smart."

"Yes, but I just need to guide you onto the right path."

"Yes."

Kato Korehiko looked at Fujiwara Kanezane again and said seriously:

"Let me introduce myself again, Fujiwara-kun. My name is Kato Korehito, from Hachiman, Kyoto;"

"I am a member of the...Japanese Communist Party."

The tone was full of pride and calmness.

017 I Don’t Want to Be a Communist 1

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"...Japanese Communists."

As expected...

Fujiwara no Kanezane had already asked his agent to find out in detail about Saionji Koichi's identity.

Although there is not much information left on the Internet, it is basically certain that this person was at least half a communist or a sympathizer of communism;

So, who are these people who hang out with half-communists and are apparently respected?

Wuhu actually connected with the Japanese Communist Party in this way.

However, Fujiwara no Kanezane had little interest in becoming a member of the Japanese Communist Party and showed a very clear indifference:

"Why did you find me? Aren't you afraid that I'll tell the higher-ups?"

"You won't, Fujiwara-kun."

Kato Yusuke pointed his finger at his eyes and said:

"Because your eyes tell me that your purpose in participating in those two assassinations is different from others, so you will not betray us."

"...My eyes?"

"I don't see in your eyes the militarists' fanaticism for war and killing, or their thirst for power. So, you won't betray us."

The implication is that the other guys who were involved in the assassination were all motivated by selfish desires, and only Fujiwara no Kanezane truly wanted to change the country;

The Communists also wanted to save Japan, so Fujiwara Kanezane, who had the same goal, would not betray them.

"..."

Fujiwara Kanezane subconsciously touched his cheek and smiled bitterly in his heart.

How could an old salted fish from a peaceful country in the future have those things in his eyes!

You have to pay more attention in the future.

In addition, some people in the Japanese Communist Party/those involved in student movements are indeed very naive.

"I won't betray you because we have the same goal"?

Are you stupid?

Don’t you know the truth that “there is a heretic worse than an infidel”?

Forget it, just amuse them first.

After a few cold laughs in his heart, Fujiwara Kanezane leaned back on his chair, revealing the aura of a dandy (actually a middle-aged old man)

"Yes, I no longer believe it. I also don't believe that anyone can save Japan, a country that has been rotten to the core."

He looked like a lost person who had tried hard and struggled but still couldn't find the right direction to succeed, and thus gave up on himself.

"..."

"..."