Chapter 32: The cornered Japan (5)
At night, Kohl, who refused to send guards from Ishihara Kan'er, squirted and walked back to Akasaka Ligu's residence from the other party's residence. The night's drink was from 6 o'clock to 1 o'clock. During this period, he had to chat and inquire about the news, and had to talk to Ishihara Kan'er half-true. He had died of countless brain cells. He didn't know how much sake he had poured. He could not count the number of cups. 5 o'clock? 6 o'clock? or more? He was really numb after drinking it. `Thanks to the fact that the sake level was not high, if it were replaced by the Russian vodka, it would probably not be possible to even walk on the road at this moment.
At night, there were military police and policemen maintaining curfew order on the streets of Tokyo. They would be furious when they saw the drunks, but when they saw it clearly, it was Cole's German face, they immediately changed to a 120,000-dive-minded look and asked with concern whether they would send him back with a motorcycle (three-wheeled side). Kele, who was staggering, was afraid that he would make too many fools, so he agreed with a wave of his hand. Those who could serve in the Tokyo Gendarmerie or the police station had eyesight. The German envoy could not afford to offend him, and now his old friend Ishihara
The deputy commander even covered the sky with one hand. Didn’t he see that Tojo was driven to be the commander of the military police? The former Confidant, who was always above the top, was the arrogant and domineering Major General Sifang Liang, was also transferred to the Myanmar battlefield. Although general-level figures may not be very dangerous when they go to the front line, the treatment would be very different than the comfortable Tokyo. If they knew that the Tojo cabinet was the drunk German envoy behind the scenes, they would not know what they would be shocked.
"Sir, are you finally back?" The secretary who rushed over and caught Cole who was helped out by the military police, quietly handed over a pack of cigarettes to express his gratitude. The two military police officers bowed and watched the Germans disappear in the lobby before turning back with satisfaction - this pack of cigarettes was enough for them to blow for half a month.
"In the evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called, indicating that you have two itineraries today. In the morning, you went to the Navy's secret test site to watch the rocket shooting test, and in the afternoon, you were communicating with matters about Indian sports... Considering that you had no other arrangements, I agreed to it myself. "The secretary looked at the drunken Cole and said embarrassedly, "You are not in good health, right? Do you want to help you push off the itinerary in the morning - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the test site is far away, and they will send a car to pick you up at 6 o'clock in the morning."
Kerr was sitting on the sand and half asleep. When he heard the words "Indian Movement". His mind immediately reacted and his eyes shone: "No need to push it away, I can do it. Oh, I will never drink so much wine with Deputy Ishihara next time. I am still dizzy yet, but the wine is quite valuable. I saw him signing the order to retreat from the Guadalam frontline, and told me half-truely that the 6th Army was preparing to shrink its forces from the Nanyang Islands."
"Hey, hasn't this decision been decided long ago? Why do you still need to prepare?" The secretary looked surprised, "Are you afraid of delaying military information?"
"You don't know Japan deeply enough. It's not easy and thorough for the Japanese to make up their minds. Many times, the words above use 'ventrals', and the true meaning depends on you to figure it out yourself."
"If you misunderstand, it will be troublesome. It's better to just give us a direct order."
"Of course there are misunderstandings, but they won't be very serious. Who can become a general will be confused? If you have to pretend to be confused, the superiors will not blame you explicitly, but it is not far from the reserve. As for us..." Kerr rolled his eyes, "We may not be prohibited. Before the Typhoon Battle last year, the Yuan Dynasty was going to attack Kiev, and Hard and the others were going to attack Moscow. Everyone was tugging around. General Guderian was stuck in the middle and was in a dilemma. The best 6 weeks passed in the dispute - otherwise why did the Russians beat us up in Moscow?"
The secretary was also shocked. `This was the first time he heard about this inside story, and he said with a gloomy look: "Is Halder?..."
Cole nodded: "Politics is a very complex thing, far from as simple as you see. Don't worry about these things for now. Let's study the trends of the Japanese - India? It can be seen that Japan's position has become semi-clear..."
"But is this order reversed?" the secretary asked in confusion. "Doesn't we first determine the Indian Ocean and Middle East strategy, then open up the ties between the two countries, then attack India, establish military advantages, and finally promote India - there is no movement in this military strategy, and we have considered post-war political arrangements?"
"This is a Japanese specialty. You should study hard." Cole waved his hand, "Get me some washing water first to wake up, and also report to me the information you have collected recently..."
The secretary did not go back when Cole returned to China last time, but was ordered to stay in the local area to collect information - it is of course impossible to spy on intelligence, and Cole did not want to do this. The method he taught the secretary was very simple, to buy magazines and newspapers, analyze the situation in Japan through public information and obtain first-hand information. Originally, these things could be given to the ambassador to Japan, but because of his trust, the ambassador recommended Zorg, a spy, had been suspended from the domestic office. Before the new ambassador came, the embassy was in panic. Cole himself was from the diplomatic system and knew that the Japanese embassy had not conveyed any valuable information. Now he hoped that they would not be reliable, so he would just do it himself.
The secretary brought a large stack of information, and it seemed that the results were still fruitful: "... This is the news published in the February issue of "Women's Club". The government encouraged "using open spaces and cultivating herbs" - the whole article was written about ways to make opioids, and told the public that they could get free seeds from the health department of Fuhe County. This news is not isolated. In the No. 243 "Photo Weekly" published in January, I saw the Ministry of Health and Health and Huatai Department guided opioid harvesting.
The harvest photo says, ‘… When the fruit is not yet ripe, use a knife to cut a hole in the peel, scrape the juice flowing out into the bowl with a spatula, then dry it and crush it and store it in a jar, so that the opiates will take shape, and one mu (a unit of Japanese area) can produce about 200 grams of opiates’. Then, I saw the acquisition information and guided prices in other newspapers… To sum up, planting opiates is an important source of economic resources in Japan.”
"In addition, the "Friends of Housewives" magazine series published a large number of processing information about military side jobs, such as "Sewing straps on the hat of the steel helmet", "Sewing naval uniforms", "Make Xingya shopping bags", "Processing 60 yuan per day for aircraft parts". Obviously, Japan has not systematically organized women to enter factories or other economic organizations, but has become active in family workshops..."
"This is the "Guidelines for Letting Everyone Understand the General Mobilization Law" compiled by the Instruction Law and Political Society of the Tripitaka Province. In addition to the "Special Tax in the Chinese Incident", the Japanese government has also added the "Special Tax in Greater East Asia Jihad" and mainly uses indirect taxes to increase taxes on various daily necessities and necessities. For example, last month, the matches increased taxes, and 5 yuan was added for every 1 ooo matches. I looked at the "Tax Collection Guide". There are many other tax objects. At the end, I also said, "I don't know when the tax increase will be implemented. The people must be fully prepared from the perspective of dealing with the long-term war."
"This is the magazine "Students" and "Study and Examinations", which is mainly for junior and senior high school students. In addition to inciting students to report to the 6th Army and the Navy Academy as always, it also reported the news of the expansion of the aviation army in a particularly exaggerated tone: '... At this God-given opportunity, you are trying to soar in the blue sky, and fighting the dream of sea and air is no longer an out of reach' - it is obvious that Japan increased its pilot training after the Battle of Midway."
"The Japanese authorities have significantly strengthened the control of publishing and news..." The secretary pointed to a portrait of Ren Danhu on the cover of the magazine "Homeo Light" with a typical Japanese look. "Sir, this person is Suzuki Kuzo, the official in charge of the Intelligence Bureau's investigation and control of newspapers. Not long ago, he wrote an article "Building a New Life: Waste is the Enemy of Mankind". Almost all major magazines and newspapers have reprinted it. Many magazines also use him as the cover character. The flattery is disgusting. If he had not grasped the power of life and death for newspapers and magazines, these newspapers and publishers would never be so pleased. What's more curious is that I also heard someone talking about this article that this guy wrote to flatter Tojo, because that person hated waste the most. He would go through the trash can in the middle of the night if he had nothing to do..."
Cole nodded seriously: "What you hear is true. Tojo Sa does have this habit - I have heard people talk more than once."
"This is really... it's really..." The secretary forced himself to laugh. "In addition, I also went to the market, vegetable market, and shopping mall to conduct shopping surveys. The prices of ordinary materials have increased significantly and they have to be supplied with tickets. Everyone was complaining, but as long as they have money, I could still buy things from other places. I also tried to buy some. In the end, I didn't bring enough cash when the settlement was settled. The boss saw that I was a German and said that I could pay next time. Later, I thought of your instructions, and took out half a pack of cigarettes to pay the price. As a result, his eyes shone. In addition to paying off the debt, he also gave me a box of seaweed sushi."
"The Japanese people are more familiar with the Three Kingdoms alliance and are more friendly to me. I never queue up when I go shopping. Everyone politely asked me to buy first. On the way back, the police volunteered to ask me to carry the bags for me - this is much better than in our country. I thought the Japanese could not distinguish the difference between Germans and Italians..."
"Your observation is very carefully. Just write a complete Japanese situation review report based on these materials. After writing it, you will take a look at me before going back to China. If you can get promoted successfully, you will count on him..."
Chapter completed!