Lost and Spy

Chapter 1552 Farewell to Friends
In the past two years, as the president of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Moyes has indeed helped a lot.

The two of them had an unpleasant quarrel when they first met, and then cooperated tacitly, and they were about to leave suddenly. Meng Shaoyuan was really reluctant.

His successor was the Englishman Philip.

That is to say, from the chairman to the president of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, all the positions are held by British people.

Meng Shaoyuan specially organized a farewell dinner for Moyes.

In addition to him, there was also Police Commissioner Sinclair who participated in the dinner.

Because of Sinclair, who is leaving too.

He accepted Meng Shaoyuan's suggestion and took the initiative to announce his retirement for "health reasons".

Although Kai Ziwei, chairman of the Ministry of Industry and Technology Bureau, tried to persuade him to stay because he hoped that the British would occupy an absolute leadership position in the Ministry of Industry and Technology Bureau, but Sinclair still insisted on his opinion.

Sinclair also gave Meng Shaoyuan great help.

And this also made Sinclair a target of hatred for the Japanese.

The situation in Shanghai is about to undergo a huge turning point, and the Japanese will definitely retaliate when the time comes.

Meng Shaoyuan would not let his friend be implicated.

So, Sinclair had to go.

What's more, his homeland, Britain, is in a tough battle with the Germans.

He also has an obligation and responsibility to help his country.

"I really don't want you to leave." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "But it's time for you to leave. The situation in the concession is not optimistic."

On this point, Moyes and Sinclair fully agree.

Just on May 1939, 5, Japanese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Renzo Sawada proposed to the British and American ambassadors in Japan to reorganize the administrative power of the public concession.

The next day, the Japanese Consul General in Shanghai proposed to the Consul Generals of the United Kingdom and the United States in Shanghai and the Director of the Ministry of Industry to amend the "Land Charter", reorganize the administrative organization of the public concession, and increase the proportion of Japanese in the board of directors of the Ministry of Industry.

On May 5, the spokesperson of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement, arbitrarily and unreasonably claiming that China's public concessions are not foreign territories, but only areas where foreigners exercise administrative rights.

Since Japan is at war with China, China's sovereignty in these areas should be controlled by Japan just like the Japanese occupied areas.

Due to the refusal of Britain and the United States, Japan's attempt to control the International Settlement failed for the time being.

However, despite constant pressure, the Japanese side has achieved some of its goals.

In March 1940, the Japanese Consul General reached an agreement with the Director General of the Bureau of the Ministry of Industry to set up a special police district in Hongkou where Japanese overseas Chinese densely inhabited. Japanese police officer.

Even though the director of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is a well-known anti-Japanese faction, it is difficult for him to continue to resist the strong pressure from Japan.

"I just got a piece of news." Moyes said immediately: "Before Philip officially took office, the Japanese had submitted a list to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, among which the Japanese Okamoto was elected as the deputy director of the board of directors." General Director.

According to my judgment, this list will be approved soon.The pressure on the CEO of Kaiziwei is too great. "

Sinclair also said worriedly: "My successor will be American Wan Kewen, who will serve as the special director of the police force. At the same time, two new inspector generals will be established, both of whom will be Japanese."

This is the result of a compromise between the Ministry of Industry and Japan.

The Japanese proposed the appointment of a Japanese secretary in the Ministry of Industry, which rejected the proposal but conceded by agreeing to appoint two Japanese inspectors-general in the police force.

This means that Wan Kewen, the new Commissioner of Police, is likely to be vacated.

"Wan Kewen is a sympathizer of China, so there is no need to worry about his attitude towards China for the time being." Sinclair continued: "However, the two Japanese chief inspectors will cause him great resistance.

One of these two people is Yuta Sakazaki and the other is Yosuke Okaman. They have lived in Shanghai all year round, so they know the city very well.

Yuta Sakazaki has a stubborn attitude and is a firm believer in excellent Japanese descent. This person is difficult to get along with, and his attitude towards Chinese people is extremely bad. He even treats those Chinese who cooperate with Japan with an undisguised attitude of contempt. .However, if you want to open the gap, Okaman Yosuke seems to be able to think of a way. "

"Oh, how should I say it?" Meng Shaoyuan suddenly became interested.

Sinclair smiled contemptuously:
"He used to be the inspector of the day arrest house, but he was very greedy. It is said that he would not let go of a dime that fell on the ground. The cases he handled would never let go of any opportunity to make money."

Meng Shaoyuan laughed, he likes dealing with such people.

"He's still very horny." Sinclair continued: "He got together with the wife of one of his subordinates, but after being discovered by his subordinates, he was beaten up severely. The Japanese side couldn't hold back and transferred him away to Shanghai.

In the end, I don’t know how he did his activities. He recently returned to Shanghai and became the inspector general in a sudden change. However, he has the same status in name, but he is actually Yuta Sakazaki’s deputy.

As for Yuta Sakazaki, he didn't think highly of this person either, and asked his superiors many times for a replacement, but his superiors recognized Yosuke Okaman, and Yosuke Okamitsu knew it, so he complained. "

"I like such people."

Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "If one person can solve it with money, then I won't bother with it. Mr. Director, thank you very much for providing me with such important information."

"This is the last help I can give you." Sinclair sighed: "Moyes and I will leave Shanghai soon, Meng, you are in Shanghai alone, pay more attention to your own safety, I can't give you any more Helped."

Moyes interjected: "Meng, I will miss you. You and your country will definitely win the final victory of the war."

"Thank you." Meng Shaoyuan said seriously: "Sinclair, Britain will win the final victory, and the United States, I am sure, will be involved in the war sooner or later.

Even if you return to the United States and the United Kingdom, you can believe that the connection between us will not be severed, and we will cooperate at some point in the future. "

Moyes shrugged.

The distance with China is too far, how to cooperate?

"I have prepared a sum of money for each of you." Meng Shaoyuan took out two checks and put them in front of the two of them: "Don't refuse, friendship can sometimes be measured by money.

At the same time, when I need your help in the future, this money will be regarded as my remuneration paid to you in advance, my friends. "

Sinclair is also not convinced that they will have the opportunity to work together in the future.

In his opinion, these two checks were probably the last gift Meng Shaoyuan gave them.

(End of this chapter)