1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Judging from Sun Baotian's accent, he is definitely from Northeast China, and his information can be found! Hiss... In this case, Ms. Field is really a dangerous and respectable opponent.

As expected, Fujiwara Kanezane fell silent;

After a while, he finally answered with some difficulty: "Please allow me to discuss this matter with my family."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news. However, today's events have made me a little skeptical of what you said before. I'd like to send some investigators to visit and inquire in the Northeast. Is that okay?"

"...Yes, it's your freedom." "Thank you for your support."

Haruta smiled, dispelling the gloom in the room, and then looked at the people with different expressions:

"I swear in the name of the President of the United States that I will protect this brave man, and I will also protect this valuable information and make it public. Crimes should not be concealed!"

"Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa..." Warm applause echoed throughout the dock.

445 Kwantung Army, get out of Northeast China!

“Snap!”

The exquisite glass fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Everyone in the room was silent, not daring to make a sound, for fear of angering the person who smashed the cup - Fujiwara Kanezane.

Standing on the left are the main military and political leaders of the "Five-Star Eastern Republic", led by Zhao Ziqi, Doihara Kenji, Wang Yong, and Yang Yongxin;

Standing on the right are senior officers of the Kwantung Army system, including Commander-in-Chief Mutō Nobuyoshi, Chief of Staff Koiso Kuniaki, Deputy Chief of Staff Okamura Neiji, Independent Guard Corps Mori Ren, and Osaka Division Commander Terauchi Masamichi.

The last time I saw His Highness get this angry was probably with Suzuki Mitsuhiro and those idiots who run the coal mines...

Fortunately, Hachimangu was worthy of being Hachimangu. His anger came quickly and faded quickly. He soon calmed down, knocked on the table, and asked the maid to come in and clean up the mess. Then he asked in a cold voice:

"Have you investigated Sun Baotian? What's going on?" "Yes, Your Highness."

Although he was the "Vice Chairman of the Republic Government," Kenji Doihara's main responsibilities were still the Ministry of Internal Affairs, involving intelligence, counter-espionage, and political security. He figured out the whole story in just three hours.

“孙宝田，男，1903年12月9日出生于奉天金州地区...7岁...18岁...师从...专攻金石考古学和古字画鉴定...又师从...学习历史与政治...”

"On August 15th of last year, he was hired by the Fengtian Municipal Government and began compiling local chronicles... He had close contacts with local officials in Jinzhou..."

"It is currently speculated that he used this opportunity to begin his investigation into the Port Arthur Massacre... We are currently unaware of any other involvement. Your Highness, please forgive me."

"No, you've done well. It's not your fault."

Fujiwara no Kanezane waved his hand, said a few words to comfort him, and then asked: "Does this matter have anything to do with his two teachers?"

"They should be related. They might even be the mastermind behind the scenes. After all, those two have been frustrated for a long time and often express resentment. We can't rule out the possibility that they will take this opportunity to disrupt the situation."

"Hehehehe..."

Fujiwara no Kanezane's sneer made everyone's scalp tingle, and they had a deeper understanding of the severity of the matter.

Judging from the report of Kenji Doihara, Sun Baotian is a rather "tricky" person, mainly because the network of relationships behind him is so complicated that it is difficult to deal with him.

For example, one of Sun Baotian's teachers, Wang Jilie, was a Jinshi in the Jiachen year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1904), and served as a doctor in the Ministry of Education. His father was the imperial examination mentor of Cai Yuanpei, a veteran of the Republic of China.

He was promoted by Zhang Zhidong, protected Wanrong's safety, had a close relationship with Puyi, was a guest of honor of several commanders of the Kwantung Army, and served as "Advisor to the Manchukuo Imperial Household Department."

Another example is Sun Baotian's other teacher Luo Zhenyu, who was only an archaeologist on the surface, but in fact, like Wang Jile, he was a "Manchu Qing Dynasty survivor" of considerable status;

He once served as Puyi's "Southern Study Guard", studied in Japan, participated in the planning of the establishment of the "Manchukuo" with the Kwantung Army, served as a "Senate Councilor", and was one of the few survivors of the "ceremonial bombing".

Incidentally, this man was also a close friend of Wang Guowei and had lived in Kyoto for six years, making friends with powerful figures everywhere. He might even have connections with the Fujiwara clan!

In short, Sun Baotian's line not only dragged in many celebrities, warlords and politicians from both north and south China, but also involved the Kwantung Army, many people in Japan, and even Fujiwara Kanezane himself!

This is crazy...

Pursue?

You have a lot of life, why don't you try it?

Do you know how deep the water is here? You can't really investigate yourself, right? What if you find something?

Therefore, when the investigation reached the Fujiwara family, even close confidants like Kenji Doihara did not dare to continue the investigation.

"Are all the people protecting Sun Baotian in place?"

"We're in place, Your Highness. Don't worry, I won't let him out of our sight for even a second, let alone put him in danger."

"Um..."

Fujiwara Kanezane threw the documents on the table and asked:

"Let's talk about it! How do we deal with this matter?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to say a word.

If the United States hadn't gotten involved, this matter could have been handled quietly, and even Sun Baotian could have been quietly killed. The worst that could have happened was that he could have been reported as "suddenly dead"!

However, due to the intervention of the United States, Japan was not only unable to punish Sun Baotian, but also had to do everything possible to protect and support him to prevent someone with ulterior motives from doing anything wrong!

So, from Japan's perspective, if they don't want to fall out with the United States, which has just improved its relations, then they have no choice but to...

"You don't dare to say it, right? Then let me say it!"

Fujiwara Kanezane stood up from his chair and said in a loud voice: "All Japanese troops must withdraw from the Republic!" "!!!"

Although they had expected it, the Kwantung Army officers present were still shocked when they actually heard Fujiwara Kanezane's decision.

Indeed, whether it was the abolition of Manchukuo and the establishment of a nominally independent new state, or the overt intervention of the US President, it meant that the Kwantung Army had to continuously reduce its presence, even if it was just a superficial effort;

However, withdrawing troops directly is a bit too...

Muto Nobuyoshi, who dragged his sick body back to Northeast China, stood up bravely:

"Your Highness, please reconsider. This... this... this... uh... this undermines the dignity of the Imperial Army."

After much thought, Muto Nobuyoshi could not come up with a suitable excuse and could only say "the majesty of the Imperial Army";

After all, it is indeed a bit embarrassing that Japan withdrew its troops as soon as the United States forced it to do so.

"Think twice? Dignity? If you don't think twice and don't respect your dignity, will you also assassinate me?"

"No! Your Highness! We..."

"I know, regardless of dignity, no one wants to leave this promising place, right?"

The Kwantung Army officers were silent.

That's right.

To be honest, for these middle and senior officers whose lowest rank was colonel, they no longer had as much motivation to climb up as the young officers.

In Japan, who can reach what level is basically determined at birth. If there is an occasional breakthrough, it can only be attributed to enough hard work and good luck.

However, the Northeast is different.

Take Kenji Doihara for example. If it weren't for the Hachimangu Palace's determined promotion, he would have probably only been an ordinary major general in his life unless there was a war. How could he have become the head of state so quickly as he is now?

If he were to visit Japan as the "Vice President of the Five-Star Eastern Republic," from a diplomatic perspective, at the very least, the Japanese Foreign Minister and Army Minister would have to personally greet him and accompany him throughout the trip!

This is an honor that many people will never get in their lifetime! Is Kenji Doihara really better than everyone here? No!

It's just that he has good vision and was the first officer of the Kwantung Army to surrender to Your Highness!

So, as long as you stick with Fujiwara no Kanezane, you can stay in the Northeast for a few years, travel around a few times, and even don't have to fight a war. When you return, you will definitely be promoted at least one level. Who wouldn't like that?

Although the Northeast is very strict and has many rules, and you have to be sneaky and careful not to get caught if you want to visit a prostitute, but you can easily get military merit!

Besides, the control is strict, but it is only strict in the Northeast. Your Highness does not care what they do in Japan. In addition, the Northeast has always been peaceful and without war, so these senior officers are actually absent from their posts for a long time!

In other words, they nominally reside in Northeast China, but in fact they are living a carefree life in Japan. They want to take the credit but will not tolerate hardship. They really don't want to leave Northeast China.

However, judging by the current situation, the hope of staying here is probably extremely slim.

After all, the domestic government, especially His Majesty the Emperor, had already issued an order long ago that "Manchurian affairs can be decided by the Hachimangu Palace after consultation with the Prime Minister."

According to the Emperor and the Japanese government, the entire Kwantung Army has been deprived of the right to communicate directly with the country.

In other words, if someone reports something to the country without Fujiwara no Kanezane's permission, strictly speaking, it is considered "overstepping one's authority" and can lead to dismissal!

Regardless of Fujiwara no Kanezane's attitude, the Prime Minister is Saito Makoto! That old bastard is from the navy!

The navy is eager for the army to get out of the Northeast!

The Kwantung Army Chief of Staff, Koiso Kuniaki, looked at Fujiwara Kanezane and the others and whispered:

"Your Highness, since we must leave, before we depart, could you please allow us to become... generals of this Republic?"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

yes!

His Majesty Kanezane has been constantly converting low-ranking officers and soldiers from the Osaka Division and the Independent Garrison into members of the "Army 129th Division." Why can't these generals do the same?

Anyway, as long as there is a name to stay in Northeast China, it will be fine! Fujiwara Kanezane sneered:

"Transfer? I asked you to transfer before, but you refused. Now that the Americans are paying close attention to this matter and interfering, you senior generals are suddenly wanting to transfer? Are you afraid that they won't give you an excuse to cause trouble internationally?"

"Er..."

Koiso Kuniaki had no talent or presence to begin with, he only brought this up because he remembered the Osaka Division, and when he saw Fujiwara Kanezane got angry, he quickly shut up.

But Muto Nobuyoshi, the commander of the Kwantung Army, could not back down and could only continue to persuade on this topic:

"But Your Highness, if the Kwantung Army withdraws from Manchuria, what will happen to the troop gap left behind? The Soviets are likely to make a move."

"Didn't Chief of Staff Koiso say that? Transfer the soldiers right away. Let them retire right here and transfer them to the Republic Army. That way, we can fill the vacancies."

"Well..."

Now, no one could tell what was going on, and they all looked at the cowering Kuniaki Koiso with vicious eyes.

Originally, they were planning to "incite the soldiers to protest," but after Fujiwara no Kanezane said this, the lower-level officers and ordinary soldiers would definitely not join in the commotion.

Originally, those soldiers were envious of the favorable treatment and "priority transfer rights" that the Japanese troops such as the Osaka Division and the Independent Garrison, who had early aligned themselves with Fujiwara no Kanezane, received. Now that the opportunity had been opened, wouldn't everyone be happy?

You know, the "Manchurian Service Allowance" for ordinary soldiers and low-ranking NCOs was higher than their regular salary!

Everyone knows that serving in the "Republican Army" is tough, but you get to eat rice and meat all day long!

The officers don't care about a few eggs or a few grains of rice, but the soldiers do!

Not to mention that if I move my family to the Northeast, I will be given land and housing! Now, leaving the Northeast is a foregone conclusion.

Thinking of the "trouble" and "misfortune" that the exposure of the "Port Arthur Massacre" had brought upon them, some people could not help but murmur:

"We didn't kill them all back then..." "Boom!"

Fujiwara Kanezane grabbed the pen holder and threw it at him, scolding him:

"Idiot! Are you still living in forty years ago or a hundred years ago? Japan will never become a great power because there are too many idiots like you! Take off your military uniform and go back to Japan! Now! Immediately! Right now!!"

In a word, a major general lost his post and there is probably no hope of rising again in the foreseeable future.

The person who spoke out of turn had a hole in his head from being hit by the pen holder. He was bleeding all over his face but he didn't dare to wipe it off. His colleagues around him also lowered their heads and kept their distance from this idiot.

Fujiwara Kanezane, huffing, waved his hands impatiently:

"That's it! After everyone leaves, order all troops to cancel their leave and stay in the barracks during this period. Do not leave without reason! And you! Are you kidding me? Get out! You are now dismissed!"

"Hi!"

The generals of the Kwantung Army left in a group as if they had lost their lives, but the military and political leaders of the "Republic side" stayed and continued to listen to the subsequent arrangements for the "US President's visit schedule."

"...Anyway, these are the places Ms. Field plans to visit. It's possible she might have other ideas at the last minute, but she's asking all departments to relax and just carry on with their business as usual. Don't arrange any special receptions; she hates that..."

"By the way, if there are any problems, you must not hide them. Show them to her openly and handle them according to the law and regulations. Do you understand?"

"I understand! I understand!"

"That's it. Chairman Zhao, Vice Chairman Doihara, Brigade Commander Wang, and Chairman Yang, please stay for a while. Everyone else, please return to your posts!"

"Yes!"

Everyone took the order and left.

As soon as the door closed, Fujiwara Kanezane, whose expression had been a little tense just now, relaxed, put his feet up on the table, and waved his hand nonchalantly:

"Alright, alright, sit down. You guys should know that I'm only angry for those idiots to see."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The four of them smiled and sat in their respective seats. Yang Yongxin even congratulated them bluntly:

"Congratulations, Your Highness! This time we can completely expel the Japanese Army from our country."

He could see that Fujiwara Kanezane wasn't really that upset by Sun Baotian's actions and Ms. Field's rash intervention, nor did he think it would undermine the legitimacy of the Republic.