PFC Chapter 983 What is the goal?
Chapter 983 What is the goal?
Shanghai Stock Exchange, Joint Transport Department.
After receiving the information conveyed by Song Jiayu, Chen Yang was a little confused about the operations of the Central Bureau of Investigation.
According to his estimation, the purpose of the Central Bureau of Investigation doing so many things was to disrupt the Nanjing government's concession recovery operation.
However, at this point, countries such as Britain, the United States, and France were willing to sign the contract, and the Central Bureau of Investigation seemed to have no ability to stop it.
At this time, they should be concerned about the movements of the Jinling government, but the other party suddenly wanted to know Muto Akira's every move.
This seemed to be wrong, as Lieutenant General Muto Akira was one of the main decision makers behind the invasion of Burma.
Last year, when Prime Minister Tojo formed a cabinet, Muto Akira was recommended by Prime Minister Tojo to serve as the Director of the Military Affairs Bureau of the Army Ministry.
Did the Central Bureau of Investigation want to take action against Muto Akira? Where did they get the confidence from? Moreover, few people knew that Muto Akira came to Shanghai. He came here on behalf of the General Staff to convey the transfer order of Commander Terauchi.
It's impossible that the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics went to great lengths to steal more than ten tons of explosives just to deal with Muto Akira.
It is undeniable that Mutō Akira was also one of the main criminals in the war of aggression against China, and he was involved in the massacres in Nanjing and North China.
The massacre in Manila this time was also ordered by him.
This kind of person deserves to die. It seems reasonable for the Central Bureau of Investigation to target him, but it takes more than ten tons of explosives to deal with one Muto Akira.
Isn't this a waste of talent? If they really want to deal with Muto Akira, they don't need so much explosives. Having more than ten tons of explosives in their hands will not only attract attention, but also increase the risks of storage and transportation.
They are just asking for trouble by doing this.
Chen Yang has not officially fought with the other party yet, but judging from the other party's performance in this period, the person in charge of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics operations is definitely not an ordinary person. Given his style of doing things, it seems that he should not make such a low-level mistake.
However, Chen Yang currently has very little information, and it is difficult to infer the true purpose of the Central Bureau of Investigation based on this one-sided information alone.
Ding-ling-ling, ding-ling-ling, the phone rang, and Chen Yang picked up the phone and said in a gentle voice: "Moshi Moshi, Joint Transportation Department, this is Chen Yang."
"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry to disturb you at work." Mitsuhiro Abe's voice came from the other end of the line.
"Mr. Terauchi has an important guest who has arrived and he wants to introduce him to you."
Chen Yang nodded without asking any more questions and said, "I'll be there right away."
Shanghai, Chinese Expeditionary Force Headquarters.
Chen Yang came to the commander's office on the third floor with familiarity.
Knock, knock, knock. Chen Yang straightened his suit and knocked on the door gently.
"Come in," a warm voice sounded.
Chen Yang pushed open the door and saw that in addition to Commander Terauchi there was also a man with a Rendan beard and glasses in the office.
The man looked to be in his fifties or sixties, with slightly graying temples. He was wearing a straight military uniform with a yellow ribbon hanging from his right shoulder to the left button of his clothes.
Seeing Chen Yang coming in, he subconsciously narrowed his eyes and looked at Chen Yang.
"Mr. Muto, let me introduce you. This is Minister Chen Yang from the Joint Transportation Department,"
"Mr. Chen, Mr. Muto was once my subordinate and also my friend. Four years ago, when I was the commander-in-chief of the North China Front Army, Mr. Muto was the chief of staff of the North China Front Army."
"I've heard a lot about you, a lot about you," Chen Yang bowed slightly to Muto Akira and said, "Senior Muto, it's our first meeting, please take care of me."
Muto Akira was stunned for a moment and looked at Chen Yang and smiled: "Mr. Terauchi said that Minister Chen is very good at dealing with people. After meeting him today, I find that his reputation is well-deserved."
"Just because you call me senior, I know that Terauchi-kun is right. The local authorities have received many reports about Chen Sang in the past two years."
"Everyone agrees that you have made an indelible contribution to the development of the empire."
"Mr. Tojo has told me more than once that the empire needs more young people like Chen Sang in order to stably control Southeast Asia,"
Chen Yang said modestly: "I dare not, I dare not, I am just doing what I can for the empire."
"Mr. Chen is still too modest," Commander Terauchi said with a smile, "Mr. Muto has worked with me for so many years, and he rarely praises me."
“It’s not easy to get his praise.”
"Haha, Terauchi-kun, you're being too serious." Muto Akira stood up and said, "You two should still have something to discuss, so I won't join in the fun. I have something else to do at the General Staff Headquarters, so I'll take my leave now."
Chen Yang and Commander Terauchi stood up at the same time and bowed slightly to Muto Akira.
After seeing off Muto Akira, Commander Terauchi raised his hand and motioned Chen Yang to sit down.
"Commander, the Army Department sent a director of military affairs to China for no reason. Is there any major move?"
Commander Terauchi showed a smug look on his face and said, "Mitō-kun is here to convey the appointment letter from the headquarters."
"Mr. Chen, I may be transferred to Southeast Asia."
Chen Yang was surprised and asked, "Mr. Terauchi, why is it so sudden?"
Commander Terauchi glanced at Chen Yang and said, "Mr. Chen, don't pretend in front of me at this time."
"I'm afraid you knew the news from the mainland earlier than I did."
"I thought it was great to be able to carry Ishihara-kun up, but I didn't expect that they still don't trust Lord Tojo."
Chen Yang touched his nose and said, "Commander Terauchi, you should know that after Lord Tojo came to power, he appointed a large number of young military officers."
"Whether it's General Yamashita, General Honma, or Lieutenant General Sakai and Lieutenant General Kuribayashi who are now occupying Hong Kong Island."
“The ones now in the primary offensive roles are all Army rising stars.”
"Mr. Fujiwara and his colleagues believe that these young officers are not experienced enough and need an experienced officer to coordinate the work."
"Commander Terauchi, don't you want to go?"
"Haha," Commander Terauchi laughed, "Mr. Fujiwara really has good intentions."
"Not only did he secure such an opportunity for me, but he also recommended me to become the first marshal of the Empire of Japan."
"What other reasons do I have to refuse?"
"Moreover, Muto-kun has already said that Commander Tian Shunroku, who replaced me, has received a transfer order from the mainland."
At this point, Commander Terauchi paused, looked at Chen Yang and said, "Mr. Chen, I received the report submitted by the Special High Section."
"The intelligence personnel they have planted in Shancheng have received intelligence transmitted back from the Shanghai Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in the past few days."
"Not only is there a large amount of information about the Imperial garrison, but there is also an action plan against Muto-kun."
"I want to know, can you still guarantee Muto-kun's safety in Shanghai?"
Chen Yang frowned: "Commander, the action you are talking about should be related to the Central Bureau's attack on the Peaceful National Army warehouse and the seizure of the batch of explosives."
"Please rest assured. I have arranged for major intelligence agencies in Shanghai to find these explosives as soon as possible."
"I can guarantee that Senior Muto's safety in Shanghai will not be a problem."