1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Moreover, people could be heard everywhere in the streets discussing or promoting the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere," promoting the "benevolence" of His Majesty, and advocating how to build the "Manchukuo";

It must be said that the Japanese did a pretty good job of outward appearances. Even these newcomers had witnessed several instances of police and even Japanese soldiers helping the Chinese fight crime and uphold justice.

All of this frightened many ordinary people and even intellectuals. When going out to have breakfast in the morning, one could often hear ordinary people sincerely praising His Highness and cursing the Chiang Kai-shek government.

In the eyes of Qian, Li, Hu and others, this was nothing more than a Japanese ploy to win over the people and stabilize Northeast China so that they could continue their invasion. How could the invaders be so kind as to travel thousands of miles to develop Northeast China?

However, ordinary people do not look that far. They just think that their current life is quite satisfactory, so they have no enthusiasm to participate in the revolutionary struggle.

"As you can see, the majority of the Manchukuo military and political personnel we've come into contact with are indeed quite honest and upright. Whether or not this is temporary, we can take advantage of this."

"Because anyone who is honest and upright and doesn't exploit the people, even if they don't support the Communist Party of China, will at least maintain a neutral attitude, which creates room for cooperation."

"I believe that not everyone is truly loyal to the Japanese. As long as they can uphold a minimum sense of justice, I believe they all have a chance to fight for it!"

Qian Zhuangfei thought about it and understood what Li Kenong meant:

"You're saying that if we try to persuade these people not to attack us, but to gain a favorable impression of us due to our similar ideologies, we can significantly increase our success rate and safety in infiltrating the enemy camp?"

"That's right! Since the Japanese are openly promoting this and are currently doing it, then we should just follow their lead!"

Li Kenong's thoughts became more mature, and his speech became faster:

"Since the Japanese are promoting the idea that officials in Manchukuo must be honest and upright, and must not accept bribes or oppress the people, then we will give them such officials!"

"Since the Japanese demand that the military and police of Manchukuo protect the people and not oppress the people or act tyrannically, then we will give them such military and police!"

"We'll find a way to get rid of anyone who doesn't meet the Japanese's demands! We'll make sure all positions are filled with people who don't dislike us!"

Qian Zhuangfei's eyes lit up as he began to ponder the feasibility of this approach. Hu Di's mind was also opened, and he quickly added:

"Yes! Didn't the Japanese say that if anyone oppressed the people, committed corruption or bribery, or violated His Majesty's orders, they could file a complaint with them, and they would uphold justice?"

"Okay! Let's do it! If the people don't dare to sue, we'll help them sue!"

"We can organize manpower, collect evidence, and look for opportunities. We can find out when high-ranking officials from Manchukuo or Japan are traveling, and then arrange for ordinary people to go to the Japanese military high-ranking officials to appeal for justice in person!"

"Especially that self-proclaimed benevolent and righteous Lord Fujiwara!"

"If the Japanese refuse to investigate, then their hypocritical nature will be exposed! We can take this opportunity to attack the Japanese and Manchukuo through public opinion!"

"If the Japanese are determined to investigate and punish us, that's fine. The people and we will not suffer any loss. If the next person still exploits the people, we will continue to sue until someone we are satisfied with is replaced!"

"In this way, by then, just as Comrade Kenong said, most of the positions will gradually become people who are no longer hostile to us, and we will be able to infiltrate better!"

"At that point, whether or not the middle and upper echelons of Manchukuo were traitors no longer mattered, because the lower echelons were all people connected to us! They couldn't even be traitors if they wanted to!"

"and many more!"

At this point, Hu Di showed a distressed expression again:

"But what if you happen to run into someone who's honest, works hard, cares about the people, and is determined to be a traitor?"

Qian Zhuangfei and Li Kenong rolled their eyes together:

"Do you think such a person would go and be a running dog for the Japanese?" At this point, the three of them were stunned.

yes!

Would such a person become a traitor? Then Chen Ying and Wang Yaqiao...

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the door. The three of them quickly shut up. After a while, they realized that it was Qian Zhuangfei's wife Zhang Zhenhua.

Strangely enough, this was a requirement of the Party Central Committee, requiring them to bring their families with them to the Northeast so that they could take care of their lives more conveniently.

Even Hu Di, who had broken up with his wife for the revolution and had been alone ever since, was ordered to notify his ex-wife Zhang Minqing and ask her if she was willing to live with him in Northeast China.

Although it felt dangerous, since it was the Party Central Committee's intention, it must have a reason. So Zhang Zhenhua brought his children and followed Qian Zhuangfei to the Northeast. Li Kenong's wife, Zhao Ying, was in her hometown and had not yet arrived.

Zhang Zhenhua, who was on guard outside, said softly:

"Everyone, there's a gentleman outside. He's dressed quite fashionably, like someone from Shanghai. He said he was invited by you. He said his name is Yu Bao."

Yu...bao?

Fish...bao? Abalone!!! Junfu!!!

The signal I left took effect!

Qian Zhuangfei jumped up with a whoosh, opened the door with a bang and rushed out. After pausing for only half a second to make sure it was right, he fiercely pulled the person in and gave him a big bear hug:

"Comrade Junfu! You're finally here!"

Yang Dengying, a Central Bureau of Investigation agent who was entrusted by Xu Enzeng to lurk in Manchukuo, paused, hugged him back, and sighed deeply in his heart.

I had already decided not to have anything to do with the CCP anymore, but he still called me "comrade"!

Forget it, let’s die again!

The 356 public trial was actually a propaganda meeting.

"Ding-ding-ding! Ding-ding-ding!"

The loud sound of gongs and drums woke up the Nanchang city in the early morning. Before the residents whose sweet dreams were disturbed could even utter a complaint, they heard a resounding voice from downstairs:

"The public trial of the monks of the Nanchang Monastery will officially begin at 9:00 this morning! Residents visiting please prepare in advance!"

This shout perked up everyone, including those who had just fallen asleep yesterday because they were too excited.

That's right, due to the words of the American saint, the "obstruction" of various domestic and foreign forces, and the preliminary preparations, the public trial that has been forced to be postponed again and again will finally be officially held today.

Well, well, there were also rumors that the CCP was under pressure and didn't dare to conduct an investigation. It seems that they were all rumors!

People got up from their beds, got dressed, washed their faces and brushed their teeth, had breakfast, took their food with them, took out their carefully kept "tickets" from the boxes, and hurried to the public trial.

Originally, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China wanted to do as they had done before, to find an open-air location and publicly try the monks, just like they did with the trial of Zhang Huizan.

But after a preliminary investigation, they found that if there were no restrictions, the entire city of Nanchang might drop their work and rush to watch the public trial, which would easily lead to accidents, and the venue would not be large enough.

They had no choice but to use a lottery to randomly select 50,000 representatives from the more than 200,000 residents of Nanchang to participate. Those who were not selected could only find a place outside the venue to watch from a distance.

Even so, a public trial of this scale requires strong organizational skills and considerable material resources to hold - sound amplification equipment, toilets, medical care, security... every aspect needs to be taken into consideration;

Even though the Communist Party of China had the best organizational capabilities in China at that time, it had to mobilize a large number of troops and cadres from all over the country to barely complete the preliminary arrangements and maintain order on the scene.

Under the guidance of the staff, the lucky ones with tickets came to the designated area. Those who had the conditions laid out felt mats, while those who didn't had to sit on the ground.

Anyway, it’s not even October yet, so the temperature is just right, neither too cold nor too hot.

Before the public trial officially began, everyone naturally chatted among themselves. Some people gnashed their teeth and cursed how the monks would die; some were curious about how the CCP would complete the so-called "public trial process";

Some people lamented how rich the CCP is, with loudspeakers and newly installed electric poles everywhere;

Some people carefully observed the Red Army soldiers who had just changed into new uniforms, were holding new weapons, and were full of energy, and were secretly surprised...

Bai, a foreign man with a big nose, a mustache, and glasses, looked at the bustling crowd in the distance, their anticipation evident, and couldn't help but sigh:

"...I really didn't expect that the Chinese Communist Party has achieved such great success in such a short period of time. We are really happy."

"Thank you for your compliments, Comrade Litvinov."

Maxim Maksimovich Litvinov, who at this time was the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR (i.e., Foreign Minister), was also a high-ranking leader within the Soviet Union;

Since the CPC "took the initiative" to report the existence of the "S.P.R.C. Party", Stalin, feeling deeply threatened, also reciprocated the favor and planned to re-establish contact with the CPC, so he sent this person out. The delegation just arrived in Nanchang last night.

Wu Hao replied softly:

"Under the guidance of Marxism-Leninism, with the help of our friends and our own efforts, we have achieved some insignificant achievements, but we should not be complacent yet."

"Haha, no, for you Chinese, facing such a difficult environment, it is already quite difficult to achieve this."

"Haha, you are talking about..."

Although Litvinov was praising, the arrogance revealed in his words still made many Chinese Communist Party leaders present unhappy. However, Wu Hao did not get angry, and since he was in a high position, they could only suppress their emotions.

Being independent, being independent...it's so hard...

The SRP is still better. Even though it is so powerful, it still has great respect for the CCP, unlike the Soviets...

Even though Stalin had already paid attention to the CCP, due to his habitual habit, he still did not take it seriously.

Another important reason why Litvinov was sent to Nanchang was actually because other forces issued a statement saying that they would attend the conference.

In other words, Litvinov’s real primary target was not the CCP itself.

"Comrade Wu Hao, before the public trial begins, could you please introduce today's guests?"

"Ok."

Wu Hao was well aware of Litvinov's plan. After introducing his own family members, he calmly began to introduce other "outsiders":

"This is Comrade Nosaka Sanzo, a representative from the Communist International and a member of the Central Committee of the Japanese Communist Party..."

A Japanese man with a small mustache immediately stood up and bowed:

"Hi! I'm Nosaka Sanzo! Nice to meet you, Comrade Litvinov!"

Nosaka Sanzo originally worked in the Communist International on behalf of the Japanese Communist Party. He was very curious after hearing about what was happening in China, so he took the initiative to apply to come here. He arrived only one day earlier than Litvinov.

"Well..."

Litvinov had no interest in this Japanese man. He just snorted and nodded slightly as a greeting.

"This is Comrade Song Van Chu, one of the main founders of the Communist Party of Indochina (also known as the Communist Party of Vietnam) and a former member of the Eastern Department of the Communist International..."

Ho Chi Minh, using the alias Song Wenchu, first nodded gratefully to Wu Hao, then stood up nervously to greet the foreign minister of the superpower.

He was originally arrested by the Hong Kong police in June last year. It was thanks to Soong Ching Ling's rescue and taking advantage of the CCP's great victory that he was successfully rescued in June this year. He then immediately went north to Nanchang.

On the one hand, I want to express my gratitude, and on the other hand, I want to see how the CCP has achieved this point today.

Wu Hao introduced several "insignificant" "little people" to Litvinov, who nodded indifferently. It was clear that his focus was not on them, but he keenly noticed a sign that he thought was not good:

The Chinese Communist Party is gradually forming its own "small groups" and "small organizations" and has a tendency to break away from the control of the Soviet Union and the Communist International.

Look at it, the Japanese, Vietnamese, Koreans, Burmese and even Indians... almost all of them are countries surrounding the Chinese territory;

Is this an attempt to recreate the Eastern "tributary system"?

This matter must be reported to Comrade Stalin after returning, so that timely countermeasures can be taken to regain control of the CCP.

Finally, when Litvinov began to get impatient, Wu Hao began to introduce those important people:

"This is Mr. Borinant, the British Consul in Shanghai..." This was enough for Litvinov to greet him.

"Hello, Mr. Borinan, I am Litvinov, People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union."

"Hello."

Borinan extended his hand, shook it lightly, and returned to his seat without further communication.

After all, this is the representative of the evil Soviet Union. Although the Soviet Union and Britain have established diplomatic relations, it does not mean that both sides are willing to contact each other in non-diplomatic occasions.

what?

Is the CCP also a Communist Party?

Oh, it’s okay. After actually getting in touch with them, I found that even though they are Communists, the Chinese still make people feel much more comfortable than the Russians.

Of course, Litvinov was only being polite to avoid a diplomatic conflict; his real target was the person next to Borinan.

"...This is Mr. Cunningham, the U.S. Consul in Shanghai, and Mr. Kruger, the representative of the American Mark Company."

"Hello, Mr. Cunningham! I am..."

While Litvinov enthusiastically introduced himself to Cunningham and exchanged pleasantries, he carefully observed...Kruger.

Yes, Litvinov’s real target for coming to China was Kruger, the “Russian”, or in other words, Her Highness the Saint of the United States.

Now, politicians around the world know that Mark Company is the private property of Her Highness the Saint, representing Her Highness the Saint's will, and Her Highness the Saint's will represents the will of the United States;

Now, the United States has expressed its willingness to establish diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union through various channels. The Soviet Union, with its domestic economy seriously unbalanced and in urgent need of external support, certainly cannot refuse;

Therefore, it is not impossible for the Soviet Foreign Minister to interact with a mere consul and a private representative of a private company:

"...You two, after the public trial, can we talk privately?"

Cunningham glanced at Kruger and, seeing him nod slightly, agreed: "Okay, Mr. Litvinov, we'll talk later."

Amidst the polite greetings and some ulterior political exchanges, time passed by, and soon it was approaching 9 a.m.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Wu Hao loudly announced on behalf of the CCP:

"The public trial of the Nanchang Monastery monks who murdered infants and young children has officially begun!"

These words were like a stone dropped into the calm water. The atmosphere immediately became a hundred times more lively, but then gradually quieted down, everyone staring at the tall and wide earthen platform in the center.

Supreme Court President He Shuheng walked onto the stage with the judges, clerks, and Red Army soldiers acting as temporary bailiffs. After everyone took their seats, he knocked on the table with a hammer: