1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Fujiwara no Kanezane's lips twitched on the stage. The Japanese are really good at brainwashing...

Look... look... the people applauding the loudest weren't the Japanese, but the North Koreans. They were so excited that Fujiwara Kanezane almost thought they were watching Kim Jong-un's North Korean stunt. While there might have been some acting involved, it's certainly not easy to pull off this feat. They're truly worthy of being called a thief of the nation; their cheek is truly impressive.

The even more shameless Fujiwara no Kanezane walked off the stage with a smile, and had no psychological burden about bringing up the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere", a thing that became infamous in later generations.

After all, who will lead the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt"? Will it be the co-prosperity of the proletariat or the co-prosperity of the aristocratic capitalist consortium? Will it be true co-prosperity or a co-prosperity used to cover up the facts of aggression? That's still a matter of debate. Humph, if you really can't handle it, then just turn the table!

Anyway, even if there is only one tactical humanoid, the agent, it is enough to make all the disobedient insects in the world obey.

After the speech, a good-looking young Korean female college student and a male college student in typical Japanese black clothes and black pants came forward and presented him with flowers as usual: "Your Majesty Hachiman Palace, please accept the students' gift.

"Thank you."

Fujiwara Kanemi took the flowers from the girl and praised her in Japanese: "You are as beautiful as the flowers in your hands."

"Thank you so much for your compliment, Your Highness..."

The Japanese-speaking female student's cheeks suddenly turned red. She secretly looked at the handsome Fujiwara Kanezane, and then her face became dull, terrified, and pale. "It's just... it would be better if there wasn't a bomb in this bouquet of flowers..."

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As soon as he finished speaking, the male student suddenly rushed over, snatched the flowers from Fujiwara Kanezane's hand, pressed them hard under his body, and then...

Nothing happened.

Facing the panicked soldiers and officers rushing towards him, Fujiwara Kanezane gently waved his hand: "It's okay, I knew about this plot a long time ago, so the bomb fuse was removed long ago."

As he spoke, Fujiwara Kanezane pulled the boy up and found a bunch of explosive tubes among the crushed flowers. Although they looked small, they were so close that they would definitely kill him, but they would definitely be half-dead. "Your Highness, how about today's activity..."

Terauchi Hisaichi glared fiercely at the pale-faced Hayashi Senjuro and other Japanese officers of the Korean Front Army, wishing he could tear them into pieces.

If Fujiwara no Kanezane were to get into trouble here, Hayashi Senjuro and the Korean garrison officers would surely be finished, but he, the commander of the 4th Division, would also be in trouble! After all, Terauchi Hisaichi had never supported such a distinguished prince from the beginning to participate in these public activities, especially during the assassination campaigns against Korea.

No, something really happened!

"It's okay, the event continues... Hey, wait, there's no need to arrest them, they're just being used without knowing it."

Fujiwara no Kanezane smiled and stopped the Japanese soldiers who were about to arrest the two people who presented flowers. He helped the female student who had completely collapsed on the ground to his feet, and gently asked the male student who was still able to stand upright: "Who are you? What is your name?"

Although from the perspective of North Koreans, this male student is undoubtedly a "traitor to North Korea";

But to Fujiwara Kanezane, this guy was undoubtedly a loyal dog with good sense and action. While everyone else was still stunned, he immediately used his body to block the bomb. At least his reaction speed was commendable.

Since they want to establish a benevolent image and completely control Korea, this idiot who has been brainwashed by the Japanese army is a very useful tool.

Hehehe... If this guy is stubborn and can't become a qualified communist fighter under the inspiration of His Highness Fujiwara, then the worst that can happen is that he can be used and thrown away! After hearing what Fujiwara no Kanezane said, the people around him cast envious expressions at the male student.

Everyone knows that good luck has fallen on this guy's head.

However, no one can envy it.

Even though the bomb wouldn't explode according to His Highness's words, you can't deny that someone paid for it with their life. The male student with short black hair was also very excited. He took a deep breath and replied in a trembling voice:

"Your Highness! My name is Pakuchonhi!"

"Pak...what was it?"

"pakuchonhi! "

As he spoke, under the vigilant gaze of the surrounding Japanese soldiers, the male student carefully and slowly took out his student ID card from his pocket, pointed to the three neatly written Chinese characters on it, and repeated "Park Chung-hee!"

"..."

How about finding a random excuse to kill this insect on the spot?

We can't run the country well by hanging around with such insects. We must strike hard! Loyalty! Sincerity!

Oh, right, all the young generals are now... oh, it seems like they were just born. Ah, I'm already a historical figure in a blink of an eye.

Thanks to the divine flying, Fujiwara Kanezane's mouth finally stopped twitching. He forced a smile and patted the future President Park on the shoulder: "Okay, okay... Park Chung-hee, right? I'll remember it. Study hard and come to me after graduation. I have high hopes for you!"

"Yes! Your Highness! I will work hard and become stronger! I swear to be loyal to Your Highness until my death!"

After sending away the 15-year-old Park Kaka, Fujiwara Kanezane walked up to the podium again and began a new speech to the audience: "Today's despicable attack and assassination was exactly what I expected. There is nothing to be surprised or afraid of..."

Fujiwara no Kanezane's calm demeanor and elegant and gentle attitude won unanimous praise from the Japanese and Koreans present, and his subsequent words made them nod their heads even more:

...If I were to be assassinated by you personally, like General Shirakawa Yoshinori, I would accept it and even admire your courage, but why did you use two innocent students?" "Why didn't you come here yourself to assassinate me this time? Why did you hide behind and use other people's lives to build your own reputation?"

"What's more, besides me, there are so many innocent people attending the ceremony today! Have you ever considered them?" "Are you brave assassins or shameless cowards?"

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The crowd of North Koreans attending the ceremony nodded in agreement. Park Kaka clapped his hands so frantically that one might think his skin was about to break. Yes, yes, using two students as cover, letting them get caught up in the bombing, and then not personally participating—how shameless!

"However, considering that this is your first offense and that you didn't know me before, I won't hold anyone responsible today... If you still want to kill me later, you can! I'll be waiting for you in Manchuria!" "Your Highness! Your Highness! Your Highness!"

Your Highness is truly kind and brave... worthy of being a member of the Imperial Family of the Empire of Japan!

While Teng was performing non-stop, the alchemist looked coldly at the three men he had captured, a cruel expression on his face: "Now, it's time for you to explain who ordered this."

222 Fatty, accept me as a dog

Unlike the "Tokyo Assassination" that shocked Japanese politics, the "Daegu Assassination" did not cause any major disturbance in North Korea or Japan.

On the one hand, no casualties were caused because no explosions, screams or commotion were heard, and some people even doubted whether the assassination had really taken place; on the other hand, "the kind and generous Lord Kanezane" ordered that the perpetrators and defenders of the assassination would not be held accountable.

As a result, all parties tacitly suppressed the matter.

No one wants to be nosy, right?

Although some people seem to have opinions on this:

...So, Your Highness! I personally believe that your kindness is indulging the arrogance of anti-Japanese elements! Please allow me to get to the bottom of this matter!"

That's right, the person who went to Fujiwara no Kanezane to "give advice" was none other than Kenji Doihara, the head of the Japanese secret service in Harbin and acting mayor of Harbin, who luckily didn't attend the enthronement ceremony and later became suspicious of Zhao Ziqi.

However, rather than saying he was there to "give advice," it would be more accurate to say he was deliberately trying to get to know Fujiwara no Kanezane and curry favor. Fujiwara no Kanezane knew this, so he readily met with this guy named Doihara, who actually looked quite fat and ugly.

"Doihara-kun, are you questioning me?"

"No, I wouldn't dare. I'm just judging based on my experience. Your safety is more important!"

Because Fujiwara no Kanezane kept speaking fluent Chinese, Doihara Kenji also kept answering in northern Chinese dialect:

"Although Korea has been occupied by our country for many years, resistance has never been extinguished. This assassination attempt is clearly a provocation. If we don't suppress it, it will only increase in number, affecting the rule of the Great Japanese Empire."

"Doihara-kun, have you heard of an old Chinese saying?" "Your Highness, please tell me."

"That is, eating... too much is as bad as too little." "Too much is as bad as... too little?"

Doihara Kenji, of course, knew this idiom, and a thoughtful expression suddenly appeared on his face. "Yes."

Fujiwara no Kanezane stood up and looked out the window, pretending to be concerned about the country and the people:

"Most of the Empire's policies in recent years have been too harsh. Whether it's the occupation of Manchuria or the escalation of the incident in Shanghai, they have aroused the resentment of the international community..." Seeing that Kenji Doihara wanted to speak, he interrupted him with a wave of his hand:

"Listen to me. I have no objection to wielding the plowshare and sword for the survival of the empire. But the problem is that while words may be words, actions must be actions. The goal must be firm, but the means cannot always be so rigid.

"I believe you must have heard about the attitude of the international investigation team towards us, Japan. If they hadn't given us enough money, do you think they would have said anything good about us?" "In fact, I am sure that even if they gave us enough money, the investigation team would still define the Manchurian incident as our invasion of China! This is a great failure!" "This..."

Doihara was speechless.

As someone on the intelligence front, he naturally knew more "inside information" than Fujiwara Kanezane (he thought so himself). Judging from the feedback from Tokyo, the investigation team's attitude was exactly the same as Fujiwara Kanezane's:

For the sake of money, I agree with statements like "The September 918th Incident was the result of Chinese people harming Japanese residents and boycotting Japanese goods, and Japan's interests in Manchuria should be protected." However, you can't ask me to write in my report something like "Manchukuo is the inherent territory of Japan/Manchukuo, and Japan's attack on China is legal," right?

That's too much.

We are all civilized people, and we should have some dignity. If we really write a report like that, it will definitely not pass the review of the League of Nations.

Therefore, until the investigation team left Tokyo and went to Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan and other places to conduct investigations, the Japanese side failed to achieve its goal.

Those bastards led by the British Lytton took the Japanese yen, watched Japanese sumo, ate Japanese food, and even had sex with Japanese women, but they just wouldn't let up on this one point. ...So, if you don't loosen the reins and try to appease the North Koreans, this place will definitely become a huge bomb, Doihara-kun."

"I understand what you mean, Your Highness. I will follow your orders! However, I am still worried about your safety."

"Haha, don't worry, I have everything planned out. Look, didn't two consecutive assassination attempts fail to harm me?"

Speaking of this, the somewhat superstitious Kenji Doihara was also surprised.

The assassination attempts by the navy and the Koreans were unable to harm Fujiwara no end! Could it be that there is something special about His Highness?

Just like those so-called heavenly beings in Chinese history...

Thinking of this, Kenji Doihara startled himself and quickly whispered back, "Hi!"

"Oh, by the way, don't you still have something to report to me about Zhao Ziqi? I've already seen that letter. How should I put it? That's the reason why I laughed a little bit?" "Your Highness, not only..."

Doihara Kenji quickly laid out all the reasons why he suspected Zhao Ziqi and the others, but was refuted by Fujiwara Kanezane one by one:

"First, no corruption... This is my order. As for this man, he has his own ambitions, and I hope he can become a figure on the level of the Prime Minister of Manchukuo in the future." "Until he achieves this goal, I won't allow him to engage in corruption. He values ​​his reputation and wants to climb the social ladder, so naturally he doesn't want to engage in corruption."

"Second, travel all over Manchuria... This is also my order, because I hope to establish Manchuria as a benchmark country in the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere', and the construction of national highways is the top priority;

"Have you heard of Germany's Bonn-Cologne Autobahn? In my plan, the roads connecting at least several major cities in the future of Manchuria must be of this quality." "Third, being overly friendly to the people of Northeast China... This is still my requirement. As for the considerations on this point, I believe you already understand."

"Hey, Your Highness! I understand now! It's all because I'm too narrow-minded. My vision is not even one millionth of Your Highness's!"

Regardless of whether it was sincere or fake, Doihara Kenji's eyes were full of admiration. After flattering him, he bowed his head and apologized: "I am truly sorry, Your Highness, for causing you trouble. I am really..."

"It's okay, Doihara-kun."

Since Kenji Doihara had already made his intention to move closer to him so clear, Fujiwara no Kanezane was happy to accept it:

"I admire your devotion to your duties... I heard you once used your own money, even taking out personal loans from banks, to pay salaries to subordinates, some of whom were Chinese, to make ends meet?" "Uh... yes, Your Highness."

Unexpectedly, Fujiwara no Kanezane actually knew about this. Doihara Kenji was immediately embarrassed and said, "I did such a stupid thing because I was immature..."

He later realized that his actions amounted to "seizing the power of superiors to bestow favors on those below them," and more seriously, could be considered "treason." "No, no, no, no... Using your own money to help the country through temporary difficulties isn't foolish, in my opinion. On the contrary, it's the behavior of ancient sage ministers!" Fujiwara no Kanezane praised him.

"It's good enough that other officials don't attack the interests of the country. I've never seen someone like you, Kenji, take the initiative to solve the country's difficulties in my life. I really admire you." "Your Highness, I..."

Kenji Doihara was really moved this time.

After that incident, countless colleagues and superiors sent him letters mocking and reprimanding him. Aside from the few subordinates who received his salary, no one (including his family) approved of his actions. The military and government even issued a document severely criticizing him, and only tentatively agreed to reimburse some of his expenses and loans in recognition of his contributions to the conquest of Manchuria.

(Historically, it wasn't until October 1932 that the Japanese government actually signed a contract to reimburse him, but it only reimbursed the expenses from the date of signing - in other words, it can be regarded as not having reimbursed a single cent.) (It is said that this guy's family was forced to sell their house to pay off the debt, and they lived in a dilapidated hut for a long time and went hungry for a long time.)

(It is indeed difficult to be an officer like this, but, putting aside the enemy and us positions, he is at least a good boss)

Everyone regarded him as a fool, but His Highness Kanezane was the first to express his approval!

"Haha, I know what everyone is worried about, but I think that kind of worry is really stupid." Fujiwara Kanezane looked at Kenji Doihara, whose eyes were beginning to redden, and patted his shoulder with a smile:

"A truly ambitious and broad-minded leader won't constantly worry about his authority being taken away by his subordinates. Instead, he'll only worry about his subordinates' abilities and actions. "I don't care what others think. At least in my eyes, Kenji-kun, you are a pillar of the Empire of Japan and will be of great use in the future."

"Your Highness..."

Originally, Kenji Doihara had only been thinking of "appeasing a rising political star and using his power to climb the ladder," but this time, he was completely determined to join him! A monarch like this is the one we should be loyal to!

No wonder Zhao Ziqi, a Chinese, can be so selfless, not take bribes, not play with women, be loyal to his duties, and work hard;

In front of such a brave and benevolent monarch with a heart as broad as the ocean, how could anyone with any conscience have the nerve to disappoint him? The Great Japanese Empire... The Great Japanese Empire... What kind of monarch is qualified to control this Great Japanese Empire?

Kenji Doihara was shocked again by the idea that popped into his mind.

"By the way, Kenji-kun, I heard that you..."

Half an hour later, after being lavishly praised by Fujiwara Kanezane for his past glory, Kenji Doihara left the room in a daze. When he realized what he had agreed to, he couldn't help but smile bitterly:

Am I... considered to have entered the Fujiwara clan?

It really makes me feel a little... No, this is a good thing. Only a superior who knows the past of a small person like me is worthy of loyalty! I am willing to die for His Highness!

223 Fujiwara no Don has come down, and peace will come to the Northeast

"...Commander, didn't you intend to kill him at first? Why did you keep him?"

After Colonel Doihara left, his face brimming with emotion, the agent who had been silently standing by Fujiwara no Kanezane's side raised a question. "This man isn't just good at intelligence and military command; he's also a talented administrator. Let's use him first, and we'll see later."

Putting aside history, nationality, and enemy positions, among the many wastes and scums in Japan, as well as war criminals who even the Japanese consider to be anti-human (such as that jackal staff officer), Kenji Doihara can indeed be regarded as a very special talent.

Not to mention his "comprehensive knowledge of ancient and modern times" and "complete understanding of the classics, history, and literature," just the fact that he was fluent in 11 languages, even mastering Chinese to perfection, is something that most people in this world would never be able to achieve. Colonel Doihara's current positions are "Chief of the Secret Service" and "Acting Mayor of Harbin," but this doesn't mean he was limited to espionage and administrative work. He actually made considerable contributions to the military. In the historical Battle of Lanfeng, Doihara commanded the 14th Division, a lone force of less than 20,000 men, and completely defeated the elite, much-vaunted German-equipped divisions of the Nationalist Army.

Then, the 14th Division arrived at Zhengzhou, but was forced to stop until the humanoid creature ordered the dike at Huayuankou to be dug up, blocking their way and causing insufficient supplies.

(Of course, it must be pointed out that this fat white guy was also chased and beaten by the National Army troops led by Xue Yue and Song Xilian. It can only be said that Gui Yongqing and other rubbish are really too fucking lame.) Moreover, to be fair, the "pattern" in Kenji Doihara's mind is much bigger than that of the average Japanese. It is not the typical "small country with few people mentality" or "islander style".

When he proposed the "China annexation theory," he pointed out the real difficulty of ruling China:

"My rival in seeking a path forward in China is neither Duan Qirui nor Zhang Zuolin, nor Sun Yat-sen in the South, but the profound 5000-year-old civilization of the Chinese nation." This statement alone is enough to inspire respect and admiration for his scholarship and depth of understanding.