sjar Chapter 957 Negotiation Deadlock
Chapter 957 Negotiation Deadlock
Chen Yang said respectfully: "Mr. Temple, you don't have to be so anxious."
"Mr. Fujiwara has sent a telegram, and they will pay attention to all developments on the battlefield in Southeast Asia."
"You should know that personnel appointments on the battlefield are not as simple as ordinary personnel transfers."
"The Southern Army is currently in a very good situation in Southeast Asia, and the Imperial Army is invincible. If Commander Ishihara were to take over at this time, everyone would oppose it."
"Moreover, the leadership of the Southern Army is composed of young and outstanding officers from the Empire."
"Young people, you won't give up so easily..."
Commander Terauchi frowned slightly, then smiled again in an instant: "Mr. Chen is right."
"These officers are the future pillars of the empire. Success is certainly gratifying, but failure is the best medicine that can help them grow."
“If you have never experienced failure, how can you enjoy the joy of success?”
After saying this, they both laughed at the same time. Although they didn't say anything, it seemed that they had said everything they wanted to say.
Chen Yang said respectfully: "If nothing unexpected happens, Ishihara-kun will be promoted to Chief of Staff of the Southern Army next month."
"Mr. Terauchi, I am still worried about the problems in Jinling."
"President Chen has asked Secretary Sun to contact me several times. I hope to hear a clear response from the senior leaders of the dispatched army."
Commander Terauchi looked at Chen Yang and said, "Mr. Chen, you know that in principle, we cannot interfere in the affairs of the concession."
"Once this loophole is opened, others will use the same reason to deal with us in the future."
"However, although we cannot confront them directly, we can still assist them if Jinling requires it."
"The duty of the Military Police Headquarters is to maintain the stability of public security in Shanghai..."
Chen Yang stood up and said, "I understand, Commander, do you have any other instructions?"
Commander Terauchi nodded. It was easy to talk to someone like Chen Yang. The other person knew what you were going to say without you having to explain it clearly.
Commander Terauchi smiled slightly and took out a file marked "Top Secret" from his desk and handed it to Chen Yang.
"Pass this document to Dean Chen, he will understand."
Chen Yang stood up, took the file bag, bowed slightly and said, "Then I'll go back first."
After leaving the office, Chen Yang immediately saw Fujita Susumu still pacing back and forth in the corridor.
"Minister Chen, how is it going? Does Mr. Terauchi have any instructions?"
Chen Yang said in a gentle voice: "Mr. Fujita, don't worry, go back and calculate the exact loss figures first."
"By the way, we need to tighten up for the next few days. All military leave will be cancelled and everyone must report back to the barracks."
"The Shanghai intelligence agency will cooperate with you in reconnaissance activities. By the way, please don't let anything happen again, otherwise, I can't protect you."
Fujita Susumu quickly assured: "Don't worry, Chen-san, I will go back and arrange it right away.
Shanghai Stock Exchange, Joint Transport Department.
Chen Yang returned to the office and immediately called Sun Shaoqian who was staying at the Chinachem Hotel.
President Chen stayed in Jinling to handle matters, while Secretary Sun assisted Minister Chu in negotiations and communication in Shanghai.
After receiving the call, Sun Shaoqian hurried to the Joint Transport Department.
"Minister Chen, are you looking for me so urgently because there are any new instructions from the empire?" When Sun Shaoqian appeared in the office, a layer of fine beads of sweat could be vaguely seen on his forehead.
"Secretary Sun, please take a seat first." Chen Yang raised his hand to signal Sun Shaoqian to sit down, and then said in an official tone: "Secretary Sun, His Excellency the Temple is still very concerned about the Nanjing government's bill to take back the concessions."
"I wonder if you have made any progress in the Shanghai Stock Exchange after being here for so long?"
This question made Sun Shaoqian feel a little embarrassed.
"Minister Chen, Minister Chu has met with Sir Carl from the UK and Mr. Everett from the US."
“The two sides have not yet reached a consensus.”
"We are having some difficulty communicating with the French ambassador, Mr. Fili."
"He has always refused to talk to us. Minister Chu tried to talk to him several times but was blocked at the door by him."
Tsk, what a waste.
Although Sun Shaoqian's words sound high-sounding, what they mean when translated is that we have already met the British and Americans.
The other party didn't treat us as human beings at all. They just responded with a few words and then drove us away.
We went to negotiate with the head of the French Concession Municipal Council, but he didn't give us any face and simply had someone stop us at the door.
So far, we have made no progress in recovering the concession...
Chen Yang was too lazy to expose the other party's official documents and asked directly: "So, Secretary Sun, where do you think we should start first?"
Sun Shaoqian suddenly felt a headache.
He is just a secretary who assists Minister Chu, not President Chen himself. If he had the final say, he would have mobilized the Peaceful National Construction Army to attack the concession now.
Foreigners must die...
"Minister Chen, I have discussed this with Minister Chu. Right now, the attitudes between Sir Carl and Mr. Everett are rather ambiguous."
"If we have some leverage, I think we can convince them."
Chen Yang smiled, shook his head and said, "Secretary Sun, I don't think it's suitable."
"The people who are most hostile to the government right now are the French."
"The British and Americans will communicate with you, but the French don't even seem to want to communicate."
"We have to be more assertive when dealing with people like this. We have to make them afraid of us, rather than us being afraid of them."
Sun Shaoqian hesitated and said, "Minister Chen, Britain, the United States and France are all birds of a feather. If we fall out with the French, will it affect Britain and the United States' attitude towards us?"
"Attitude? Secretary Sun, what attitude do you want at this time?" Chen Yang sneered, "We are now trying to take back the concession from them, what attitude do you want?"
"Do you still want them to happily sign the contract and return the concession to us?"
"There is power but no justice. This is not the first time you have heard this."
Sun Shaoqian hesitated and said, "But, with our current strength, it seems difficult to confront them head-on."
Chen Yang couldn't help but sneer. Sun Shaoqian was a typical example of someone who had been kneeling for too long and became three inches shorter when he saw foreigners.
He thought that the French Concession was very powerful now. Even if the Nanjing government was weak, it still had an army of 2.6 million. How could it not dare to touch a small French Concession?
Do you really think the French are superhuman?
Chen Yang took out the file bag given to him by Commander Terauchi from the drawer, handed it to Sun Shaoqian and said, "Secretary Sun, I have a document here that needs to be signed by President Chen."
"You should take the train back to Jinling this afternoon."
"I will inform Minister Chu to go to the French Concession for a meeting tomorrow, and I will arrange the following matters."