PFC Chapter 927 Military Power
Chapter 927 Military Power
Chen Yang knew that Commander Terauchi was greedy, but he didn't expect that he would have such a big appetite. He actually wanted to use the taxes of Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces as military expenses for the Japanese.
"Mr. Temple, I don't think the Jinling government will agree to such a condition."
Chen Yang sighed and said, "The Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces are the biggest source of tax revenue for the Jinling government."
'The economies of these two regions are far more developed than those of other provinces. I'm afraid it would be a bit unreasonable for you to ask them to contribute these two provinces.'
"Besides, you are planning to let me be the director of the Zhejiang-Jiangsu Pacification Office. They will not agree to that."
Chen Yang said it with certainty, and there was a reason for it.
The Director of the Pacification Office of Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces, at first glance, is just a director, not an official position like governor, so it doesn't seem to be a big deal.
But in fact, this official position is very sensitive.
Because it has an army.
The institutions established by the Jinling government are similar to those established by the Shancheng government.
There are pacification offices, field camps, headquarters, and suppression headquarters among the provinces.
The reason why Chen Yang thought that the Nanjing government would never let him serve as the director of the Zhejiang-Jiangsu Pacification Office was because this director could command and mobilize more than 400,000 peace-building army troops in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces.
Simply put, a provincial pacification office is equivalent to the commander of an army group.
Moreover, it is not just that simple. In addition to being responsible for military affairs, the Pacification Office is also responsible for economic and political affairs, and is also responsible for social work such as collecting military food and supplies.
The director of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Pacification Office is equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the army group in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. It is already a military district structure, and his position is similar to that of Commander Zhang of the Fourth War Zone in Shancheng.
After all, Commander Zhang’s previous position was director of border pacification in the four provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Fujian.
But if he really gets this position, Chen Yang's strength will not be something that ordinary people can suppress.
Not to mention Dean Chen, even the gentleman has to be polite when talking to him.
Because, in addition to being the Director of the Pacification Office, he also has another identity, Deputy Minister of National Defense, and theoretically can command 2.6 million puppet troops.
However, this is only theory because he never had military power.
The reason why Chen Yang was given this position was because people hoped that he could do a good job in the handover and sharing of intelligence with the Soviet Union.
But if he controlled more than 400,000 troops in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, his power would be equal to that of commanders of all parties.
Who would dare to say at that time that others can obey his orders or not?
Moreover, Chen Yang himself is good at material coordination and transportation work in the logistics department.
He has power, troops, and money.
If the gentleman passed away, he was really afraid that when he woke up in the middle of the night, he would find himself wearing a strange yellow outfit.
"Mr. Chen, you have to know that your current attitude represents the attitude of the empire."
Commander Terauchi said slowly, "I have already communicated with General Kageza."
"He will make recommendations to the Jinling Military Committee in the name of the Jinling government's military adviser."
"Mr. Chen is also a member of the Military Committee. I believe we can still discuss this."
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "Mr. Temple, you seem to underestimate these people in the Jinling government."
"I can guarantee that no matter how you hint or even say it, they won't agree."
"These people value their own interests very much. If you show the slightest intention of taking advantage of their interests, they will attack you in droves."
"They may even bypass you and report directly to the mainland, and the mainland does not want to see friction between the Empire and the Nanjing government."
"They are still useful after all."
"To be frank, if a commotion breaks out, I'm afraid that not only will you not gain any benefit, but you will also be accused by your homeland of being incompetent and affecting the stability of the war situation."
Commander Terauchi was stunned for a moment, and his right hand tapped the table involuntarily, as if he was thinking about whether what Chen Yang said would happen.
He is no longer the young and naive person he once was.
Because his subordinate Matsui ran a red light and was stopped by police Captain Toda, he led the Osaka Division to smash the Osaka Police Station.
As a result, this farce finally turned into a contest between the military minister and the police department.
Later, it was the Emperor who stepped in to calm the situation down.
Now he is a mature soldier and a mature politician, so he naturally will not choose to solve problems with violence.
"Mr. Chen, do you mean that if we touch the taxes of the two provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, the Nanjing government will turn against us?"
"Do you think they would be so bold?"
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Commander, you still don't know enough about the people in the Jinling government."
"They talk about saving the country but they don't really mean it."
'But if you want to take their cake, that's a different story. "
"They don't have such a high level of consciousness to fight for the nation, but if it's for their own interests, they will definitely resist."
"Besides, you are not affecting the interests of one person, but the interests of a group of people."
Commander Terauchi thought for a moment and said, "So, there is no other way?"
Chen Yang sighed, "Commander, frankly speaking, this is an offensive job. Anyone who dares to openly transfer benefits to the empire will definitely offend the people in Jinling, unless he does not want his own future..."
Commander Terauchi was silent for a long time, then nodded and said, "Mr. Chen, I thought this matter was too simple."
"Reply to President Chen that regarding the recovery of the concession, let the Nanjing government talk to the British and American sides first, and we will provide support from the rear."
"Of course, if necessary, the Empire will use force to support all decisions of the Jinling government."
Chen Yang stood up and said, "I understand. I will tell Dean Chen. Commander, I will go back first."
After saying that, Chen Yang bowed slightly and walked out of the office.
As he got on the car back to Meihua Tower, Chen Yang smiled bitterly.
Does he really not want to be the Director of the Zhejiang-Suzhou Pacification Office? How is that possible?
This is a powerful position that controls more than 400,000 troops. Chen Yang now has money and power, but he has no army.
With a piece of cake like this in front of him, he could resist eating it, not because he didn't want to eat it, but because he couldn't.
Li Xianshu said something very right. Chen Yang did not dislike power, but he did not like power that was checked and balanced.
Even though he became the director of the Pacification Office, all the benefits still belonged to the Japanese.
Not only would he not gain any benefit at all, but he would also offend people from Jinling. That would be like losing money to gain publicity.
Shanghai Stock Exchange, Consulate, third floor conference room.
Hisao Matsushima stood at the door of the office, thought for a while, and then gently knocked on the door.
Li Xianshu's voice came from inside: "Come in."
Hisao Matsushima pushed open the office door and walked in.
"Madam, are you looking for me?"
Li Xianshu took off her reading glasses, looked at Matsushima Hisao and said, "I heard that you just came back from the South China Anti-Japanese War Investigation Committee."
Matsushima Hisao's face froze, and he quickly said, "Madam, I can explain this matter."