Spy Wars: I am the Captain of the Military Police

Chapter 1097 Why Bother with Constant Disparagement?

In his conclusion, Ayako Kono's voice carried an undeniable certainty: "Those complaining Japanese expatriates and merchants are simply used to acting arrogantly and enjoying preferential treatment on Chinese soil. Now that this 'privilege' has been partially stripped away or regulated by the Japanese in the name of 'law' and 'rules,' they are simply dissatisfied."

Their vision is limited to the temporary loss of their own interests.

However, from the perspective of the empire's long-term interests in ruling China, and from the strategic height of building a "new East Asia order,"

To establish a relatively stable environment in the occupied area, with basic order, predictable economic activity, and where social conflicts do not always erupt in a violent form.

This is far more important and wiser than condoning the misdeeds of a minority of imperial subjects and wantonly intensifying hatred and resistance among the people in the occupied territories!

He looked at the Emperor with piercing eyes: "The Takumi's seemingly cold-blooded, inhumane fines and forced labor policies that treat Japanese and Chinese "equally" are actually implemented in a relatively "civilized," predictable, and "rule-based" manner."

They continued to exploit the human and material resources of the occupied areas to maintain basic social order and punish violations.

It avoided the violent backlash, strong international condemnation, and extreme consequences that could have been triggered by large-scale, indiscriminate massacres, and would have completely pushed the people in the occupied territories to the opposite side.

This requires the implementer to have great composure, ruthless determination, and unwavering adherence to the "rules" they have set.

Judging from the results, it has been effective, at least in maintaining superficial order, ensuring the delivery of supplies, and reducing direct management costs.

This is an extremely pragmatic, even "brilliant," tactic of colonial rule.

Finally, Fumio turned his gaze to the Emperor, his tone firm and persuasive: "Therefore, Your Majesty, you really don't need to be overly concerned about Takumi's private contacts with certain Chinese people, or those seemingly contradictory and dangerous behaviors."

This is very likely the unique set of ruling strategies he explored and practiced in practice, which combined "using Chinese to control Chinese," "divide and rule," and "rule-based exploitation."

Although its methods may be somewhat crude and direct, and its personal motives may be mixed with the adventurous and showy elements unique to young people, I believe that in general, it is in line with the long-term interests of the empire, and is even a forward-looking exploration.

Takuto was still young and arrogant. He disdained to publicize his achievements before they were realized.

His youth allows him to bear the consequences of failure, and we should give him ample support.

He paused slightly, as if considering his last and most crucial sentence: "As for those darker speculations, doubts about whether he has ulterior motives, or whether he is secretly colluding with the enemy... I believe Your Majesty need not worry too much."

Tuoren-kun is first and foremost a member of the imperial nobility, a descendant of meritorious officials, and a promising young man whom Your Majesty has watched grow up and who will soon become your son-in-law.

His personal future, family honor, and even his life were already deeply intertwined with the fate of the empire and the prestige of the royal family; their fortunes were intertwined, and their losses were intertwined.

Any contact he had with certain Chinese people, no matter how illogical or even shocking it may seem on the surface, was ultimately aimed at better serving the foundation of the empire's rule in China, and at consolidating and expanding his personal power and influence, which to some extent represented the empire, in the region.

Is there any other way besides this? I have no doubt about this.

In his lengthy and logically rigorous argument, with ample evidence and a progressive structure, Takasaki Takuto's seemingly contradictory, irrational, and even dangerous actions are ultimately interpreted within the grand and legitimate framework of "skillful political maneuvering" and "pragmatic colonial rule strategies."

This greatly dispelled the Emperor's doubts caused by the "contradictory behavior".

They even elevated their actions to a level of strategic vision and exploratory value, interpreting their personalized and elusive behaviors as "policy experiments" that were useful to the empire and worthy of observation or even encouragement.

Takasaki Motonori stared, somewhat dumbfounded, at Chikao Aya kneeling beside him, a bewildered look flickering in his eyes.

After listening, Emperor Hirohito's confusion gradually faded, replaced by deep thought, sudden realization, and a hint of admiration.

He leaned back against the soft cushions of the imperial dais, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrests as he processed Kimi Fumiaki's analysis.

After a moment, he slowly nodded, his gaze becoming clear:

"Wenmao's words... are insightful and profound, and indeed make sense."

I had overcomplicated things, or rather, I had focused too much on the apparent contradictions in his personal behavior.

They completely overlooked the fact that the Takumi people were deeply intertwined with the Empire...

"One prospers, all prosper; one suffers, all suffer"—these two phrases are very apt.

After your analysis, I realized I underestimated that kid. Tuoren's seemingly reckless and outrageous actions actually seem quite methodical, not just youthful impulsiveness, but... well, a unique kind of practice.

In particular, the twelve characters "using Chinese to control Chinese," "divide and rule," and "guide them with benefits" are concise and to the point, and they resonate deeply with me.

Relying solely on high pressure is certainly not a long-term solution.

The empire's rule in China required not only guns and cannons, but also political maneuvering and strategy.

If he could truly master this method—either through self-study or by using his unorthodox approach—and effectively exploit resources by subtly dividing and weakening the empire, thus stabilizing its rear and efficiently extracting resources, then that would be a truly immense achievement, making him worthy of great responsibility.

As he spoke, the Emperor's face showed the most relaxed smile he had seen all night, even with a hint of approval. He turned his gaze to Takasaki Gentoku, who seemed to be listening in a daze, and teased, "Gentoku, it seems your son is not just the kind of troublemaker you described."

His methods, his "business acumen" that even fooled his own father, were highly praised by Wenmao, who considered them quite valuable.

As the father, shouldn't you be happy? Why do you keep belittling me?

Takasaki Motonori immediately seized the opportunity, his face instantly brightening from gloom to triumphant, a familiar, smug, and proud smile spreading across his face. He puffed out his chest and raised his voice.

"That's right! Your Majesty, Wenmao, to be honest, what I said just now was just said in anger!"

I'm afraid this kid is too arrogant and will cause trouble!

Actually, I know perfectly well how bad my offspring, Takasaki Motonori, could be.

What's that Chinese proverb again...? "Like begets like... a dragon begets a dragon, a phoenix begets a phoenix, and a mouse's son knows how to dig a hole..." Ugh, not that one!

He deliberately misspoke, slapped his mouth, and made the Emperor and Fumio Chikao smile.

Takasaki Gentoku continued, beaming with delight: "This kid has been cunning since he was a child, full of tricks and schemes, even better than his old man!"

Don't let his quiet demeanor fool you; he's got a whole bunch of clever ideas in his head!

Now that you two have said that, I understand. All his fuss was actually for His Majesty and for the great cause of the empire!

Use Chinese to control Chinese, let them fight amongst themselves, and we'll reap the benefits!

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Even the Prime Minister praised him for his political acumen! Hahaha!" He laughed without any restraint, bending over backwards, as if the person who had just belittled his son and was heartbroken was not him at all.