Chapter 674: Here Comes
The exchange group is here.
Flowers, applause, and welcome crowds. The Wusongkou Wharf was full of Japanese flags, and Japanese geisha with their faces painted like ghosts and talismans in kimonos.
Chen Miao really couldn't appreciate this beauty.
As a communication representative, Chen Miao was also asked to go to the wharf to welcome and welcome the Japanese economic and cultural exchange group. Of course, some people were unwilling to come, so they did not force it.
Bai Lu didn't come.
"Sanshuijun, how about it?" Sakurako Ikenai actually had a kimono with cherry blossom pink today, which looked much softer than the previous capable professional outfit.
"Everything is arranged. Do you want to check it out?" Chen Miao smiled. If Sakurako Ikenai also painted her face like that, he would definitely stay away from her.
"No need, I'm still relieved to do things in Sanshuijun." Sakurako Ikenai nodded slightly, "You and I will try not to meet directly next time. Ozawa Jun will become the liaison officer between us. If you have any questions, just order him to cooperate."
Chen Miao glanced at a Japanese man in student uniform behind Chi Nei. To be precise, he should be a boy.
"he?"
"Ozawa Jun is a student at Dongya Tongwen Academy. He is very outstanding. Please take care of Sanshui Jun." Sakurako Ikenai introduced.
"How excellent are they?" Chen Miao asked.
"Ozawa was mastered by Japanese kendo master Ichizo Miyamoto. Although he was less than 20 years old, he was already a master of swordsmanship. He was also proficient in four foreign languages, including English, French, German, and Chinese." Sakurako Ikeuchi said.
"Oh, this is a genius."
"That's right, in the eyes of many people, Ozawa is a genius, a genius of kendo and a genius of language."
"Such a talent should not enter a department like the SEHK. He should go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or will he become a great diplomat?"
"He prefers his current job because it can bring him a sense of excitement and accomplishment."
"He may not understand the cruelty and complexity of this job."
"Didn't Sanshui Jun enter this industry at this age?"
"I came in ignorance and didn't understand what intelligence work is. In fact, I never thought about entering this industry." Chen Miao sighed, as if he was recalling the years that he couldn't look back on.
"What was Sanshui Jun's original ideal?"
"I'm not afraid of you, Miss Sakurazi, you joked. When I was a child, I actually wanted to be a carpenter the most. Later, when I fell in love with Pingtan, I thought I could perform on stage and become a master. However, this world is too cruel and my family is in a mess. In order to have a bite of food, I joined the Northern Expedition Army in a daze..."
"I have never heard Sanshui Jun mention these?"
"It's all over, why are you talking about those things?" Chen Miao smiled, "By the way, when did Miss Sakurako come to China?"
“1927.”
"In the blink of an eye, it's been thirteen years." Chen Miao said, "Have Miss Sakurako returned to Japan in the past thirteen years?"
"No, I've been in China all the time."
"Do you have any relatives at home?"
"My father passed away very early. I live with my remarried mother. In fact, my surname is Ichinai. Ichinai is my mother's surname. My father is Watanabe. I don't even remember him now. I only know that every time he gets drunk, he likes to beat my mother. Then my mother dares not resist because as long as he resists, he will beat him even more fiercely. Sometimes he beat me too, and I dare not stay at home, so I run to find Kobayashi Jun..."
Speaking of Kobayashi Hiroji, a trace of tears appeared in Sakurako Ikenai's eyes. Chen Miao didn't know what to say. Sakurako Ikenai and Kobayashi Hiroji were both invaders. They committed heinous crimes against the Chinese, but their childhood seemed to have something worthy of sympathy.
Maybe it was because Ikenai Sakurako was born in such a family that she would embark on this crazy path that she thought she could realize her life value.
The welcome exchange group to Shanghai include officials from the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, some prominent people from the business community in Shanghai, and officials from the pseudo-Shanghai Municipal Government. Chen Miao looked at Du Jiang Xiao'an and Chen Zhibo, but did not see Zhou Fuhai and others.
Chen Zhibo is the second-ranked figure in Nanjing Wang Puppet. He personally went to the dock to welcome the exchange group. The specifications are not low. This exchange group mainly includes political theorists like Shumyō Okawa, who have a very high status in Japanese politics. He is also a close friend and chief think tank of former Prime Minister Guard.
The first impression that Dachuan Zhou Ming gave Chen Miao was that he was a shriveled old man with a cold and serious look and was serious.
"The Guardian will likely be Prime Minister again."
"Oh?" Chen Miao was very surprised. Why did Sakurako Ikenai tell him such important information? The current Japanese cabinet prime minister is Mine Mitsumasa, born in the Navy. Mine has always been pro-British and American, and the Japanese Army has always hoped to conclude the three-country alliance of Japan, Germany and Italy.
Once the pro-British and American Mine falls, Chen Miao doesn't know who will come to power, but it seems that there is no doubt that Japan's foreign policy will turn.
As the think tank of the guards, Okawa Shuami came to China at this moment. His intention was probably very obvious, which was to seek the support of senior generals of the dispatched troops in China.
The opinions of Seishiro Sakagaki, who once served as the Minister of the Army, are probably the top priority.
"Ozaki's current identity is the consultant and secretary of Lord Kobe." Sakurako Ikeuchi threw out another message that surprised Chen Miao.
"Miss Sakurako, why didn't you say it earlier?"
"What, Sanshui Jun is scared?" Sakurako Ikenai reached out to stroke a strand of hair on her forehead and asked with a light smile.
"It's really a bit. You asked me to follow up and investigate such a big shot. If he finds out, I'll have to get out of No. 76 with a call." Chen Miao said.
"I don't seem to be afraid at all?"
"Is that so? I obviously feel scared, but in fact, I don't need to be afraid. I originally did this for Miss Yingzi. If I roll the bed and leave, I will bring you Miss Yingzi, no matter how I bring you." Chen Miao smiled.
Sakurako Ikeuchi is just an executor. If Ozaki Saburo is so famous, he will conduct a secret investigation on him, then the level of the person who gave the order must be not low.
Sakurako Ikeuchi does not have the qualifications to conduct such surveillance and investigation on a person with a prominent identity.
"If you do this, it's probably not as simple as rolling the bed and leaving."
"Yes, for the sake of my life, can I choose to quit?"
"It's hard to get off the boat after getting on the boat." Sakurako Ikenai covered her mouth and smiled, as if she was not worried about Chen Miao's "saying her back".
"So, am I on the pirate ship?"
"Actually, Sanshui Jun doesn't have to worry. Even if he is discovered, it can be said to be a means of protection. After all, Shanghai is not safe." Sakurako Ikenai said.
"This is why you asked me to do this. If necessary, you can throw the blame on us No. 76?" Chen Miao said.
"As long as Sanshui Jun ensures his personal safety, all this will be fine." Sakurako Ikenai said, "The exchange group will always be back to China."
"I understand, this job is thankless. If you do it well, you may not have any credit. If you can't do it well, you will have to lose your melon if you don't do it well, right?"
"Don't worry, Sanshuijun, the Empire will remember you." Sakurako Ichinai said.
Chen Miao sniffed his nose and smiled. He didn't believe this woman's words, but he wasn't really afraid. Sakurako Ikeuchi should have received someone's order to secretly investigate Ozaki Saburo.
But Saburo Ozaki might have noticed it, after all, if Saburo Ozaki was really a spy when he happened on the train last time.
He should know that he was suspected.
Therefore, this time when he came to Shanghai again, he would definitely be extremely careful and would not give the other party an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Then you will be particularly careful about your own people. If the Chinese people say that they will not arouse too much suspicion. After all, if the Japanese side wants to investigate him, they will never use the Chinese.
This is a conventional judgment, and sometimes a limitation of thinking.
Sakurako Ikenai takes advantage of Ozaki Saburo's thinking limitations. She does not use agents from the Special High School, but uses agents of No. 76. On Chinese land, Chinese agents are more likely to hide and not easily exposed.
"Tonight, there is a dance party at the Navy Club. Is Sanshui Jun interested?"
“Not interested.”
"Ozaki Saburo might go?"
"I've met him. If he is really the person you want to find, then he will probably recognize me. So, it's better not to meet before communicating."
"Sanshui Jun, how can you tell that he is the person we are looking for?" Sakurako Ikenai's eyes lit up.
"Miss Sakurako, I'm not a fool. If it's just a transfer of interests, why should I work with an anti-espionage elite like you to perform such a task?" Chen Miao said, "Actually, the last time you were on the train, you just wanted to find something from the suitcase he carried?"
"You knew it long ago?"
"If it weren't for today's incident, I might have forgotten it long ago." Chen Miao shook his head, "For me, this is simply a casual help, an unrelated thing."
"You're right, Sanmizu-kun, we do suspect Saburo Ozaki. He is likely to be conducting intelligence transactions with intelligence agencies in Shanghai with some country." Sakurako Ikeuchi said.
"Intelligence transactions, is Ozaki Saburo a spy?"
"We have not caught any evidence of him, including the last time," said Sakurako Ikeuchi. "This time, we got the news that he was arranged to enter the exchange group, not on the initial list, but added in the middle, so we suspect that this time he might use the same trick again."
"I understand. Find out who is dealing with him, and then get the stolen goods?" Chen Miao looked like he suddenly realized.
"Yes." Sakurako Ikeuchi admitted openly.
"It seems that Miss Sakurako trusts me very much. It is my honor to hand over such a secret task to me." Chen Miao sighed.
"Sanshuijun, your abilities and talents are unquestionable. As long as you work loyally for the empire, your future will not be just a director of the Inspectorate Department." Sakurako Ikenai said.
"Then I will thank Miss Sakurako."
Chapter completed!