20demayo Chapter 873: Becoming a powerful official without knowing what was going on
Chapter 873: Becoming a powerful official without knowing what was going on
Li Xianshu said with a look of relief: "I really didn't expect you to have such awareness. It seems that I was right about you."
"Aunt, what's wrong with you?" Chen Yang was still confused.
Li Xianshu complained with a smile: "Still pretending. The Soviet Union has already replied to the Jinling Ministry of Foreign Affairs about what you discussed with Mogayev."
"The intelligence you gave them has been confirmed, and they also think they can sit down and talk with Jinling."
"After all, the Shancheng side doesn't know how to do anything except asking them for equipment and support."
"And you were able to save them from a major loss. They have agreed to share intelligence with Jinling."
"Besides, they now specifically want to contact you."
"Sir, I never thought you would have such a skill. However, your current identity is really inappropriate."
"General Yingzuo made a suggestion to you on your behalf, Mr., to promote your position from Vice Minister of Transportation to Vice Minister of Defense and concurrently Director of the Special Affairs Committee, and to confer the rank of Lieutenant General."
"General Yingzuo has called, and the appointment documents will be delivered to Shanghai by a special person."
"I was worried that you were not well educated and might not be familiar with politics, but I didn't expect you to be a natural politician who knows how to maximize benefits."
"I'm very pleased. Your performance is much better than I expected."
"What?" I didn't do anything. How did I get promoted? And this promotion was several levels higher. Chen Yang's face was full of disbelief.
The Deputy Minister of National Defense of the new Nanjing government also serves as the Chairman of the Special Affairs Committee. Aren’t these two positions yours, sir?
And what about this rank of lieutenant general?
Chen Yang still hasn't figured out what great thing he has accomplished.
Li Xianshu poured Chen Yang a glass of water and said, "Tell me, how did you come up with the idea of letting the Jinling government establish diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union?"
The Jinling government established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union? Chen Yang's brain twitched, and he instantly realized what was going on.
No way? I just told Mogeev that the Nanjing government wanted to trade intelligence with the other party. How could he have thought that the Nanjing government wanted to establish diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union?
Moreover, judging from Li Xianshu's reaction, the Soviet side should have agreed.
No wonder he was promoted and his military rank was raised.
After taking a breath, Chen Yang said calmly: "It's nothing. Mogayev thought I was helping the empire, and the information I provided might cause losses to the Soviet Union."
"I told him that I was negotiating cooperation with them on behalf of the Jinling government."
"Yes, yes, I thought too simply. With your status as a businessman, even if they like you, they dare not trust you too much."
"You are doing something for the Empire, after all."
"Although there is an agreement between the Empire and the Soviet Union, they still have deep hostility towards the Empire."
"But you have to think about it from another perspective. If we cooperate with them in the name of the Nanjing government, they will obviously think that the new Nanjing government wants to win the support of the Soviet Union from Shancheng."
"I really didn't expect that this matter could be considered from this angle."
"Alas, I am indeed old. You young people will still rule the world in the future."
Li Xianshu sighed deeply, but the joy in her tone was clearly shown on her face.
After a moment of silence, Li Xianshu seemed to remember something and said in a gentle voice, "By the way, you don't have to worry about Lu Bingyuan's affairs for now."
"It is no longer appropriate for you to be Mayor Zhou's deputy in your current position."
"The Special Agents Department held a meeting with the consulate. They thought that if you were to serve as Mayor Zhou's deputy despite your great contributions, the people in Jinling would have objections."
"Besides, it's a joke for the Deputy Minister of National Defense to concurrently serve as the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai. The Special Agents Department asked Lin Chuxiang to replace Lu Bingyuan."
"You, stay in the Joint Transportation Department and do a good job of connecting intelligence with the Soviets."
"If you really step down, no one will dare to object to you taking over the position of Vice Chairman of the Military Commission."
This time, even jumping into bleach can’t wash it out.
Chen Yang didn't know how to describe his mood at the moment.
He was just a major general chief of staff before, but suddenly he became a lieutenant general.
Of course, his position as a lieutenant general is just a figurehead and he has no soldiers under him. However, the position of Deputy Minister of Defense is not an empty title.
Although he did not work for the Nanjing government, he was able to control all puppet troops in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shandong, Beijing, Tianjin and other places.
This position will also happen to become President Chen's right-hand man in the future.
Because the official positions in Jinling were very chaotic, most of the high-ranking positions were held concurrently by leaders.
Besides, in addition to the Deputy Minister of Defense, there is also a Director of the Special Committee, which is the highest position in intelligence work and was previously held by you concurrently.
By this calculation, his current position is equal to that of Mayor Zhou. No wonder he is not allowed to be Mayor Zhou's deputy.
Chen Yang calmed down and nodded in response: "I understand, auntie, I will do my part."
Li Xianshu smiled and said, "Chen Yang, you really brought me the biggest surprise this time. If the Soviet Union successfully establishes diplomatic relations with the Jinling government."
"Europe will also take action next. You have made a great contribution. I will apply for a reward from your home country on your behalf."
"We must continue to work hard. The future of the empire will ultimately depend on young people like you."
"By the way, Lord Terauchi sent me a telegram saying that he and Colonel Sakata of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will arrive in China on the 19th."
"Don't forget to pick up the boat when the time comes. Lord Terauchi is very optimistic about you."
Chen Yang nodded silently and said, "I remember it."
Shanghai. French Concession, safe house.
At midnight, there was a light drizzle on the street. Chen Yang unfolded the panoramic map and made sure that no one was following him within one kilometer. Only then did he feel at ease to enter the safe house.
"Sir." Song Jiayu saluted Chen Yang as soon as she saw him come in.
"What happened that made you want to meet me?" Chen Yang lifted the hood of his black raincoat to reveal his wet hair.
Song Jiayu said in a deep voice: "Sir, the higher-ups sent you a commendation and medal."
"The undercover operation you designed in Changsha was successful. Also, the intelligence you sent back last time helped Commander Hu see through the enemy's empty city plan, allowing the 34th Army to successfully recapture Taiyuan City."
"Although we retreated after only four days of defense, this was the first time in a long time that we recaptured a provincial capital city, which was of great significance."
"Commander Hu received the reward, and you certainly have contributed to it."
Chen Yang's brows slightly tightened: "Is it just a small matter that requires you to send out an emergency contact signal?"
"Qiu Chan, tell me the truth, what's going on?"
Song Jiayu looked hesitant, and after a while she slowly said, "The superior received a secret report. He wants to know if you were the middleman in establishing diplomatic relations with the Soviets."
The third chapter is finished. I will write more while I am still healthy. As usual, please urge me to update, comment, and send love. Please accept my greetings, godfathers...