Chapter 22: Eiko Irie
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"That's true, I'm afraid we can only give up the search here for the time being!"
Shuichi Hayashi, Miki, and Urashima regretfully left the headquarters of the Democratic Constitutional Party in Marunouchi. Although we didn't get many clues about Hamada-sen. However, Hayashi took the opportunity of visiting the headquarters of the Democratic Constitution Party to find out that Congressman Shiroyama had an intriguing attitude towards the death of Congressman Hamada. It now seems likely that Hamada-sender was involved in the open and covert struggle within the DPP and between the Shiroyama faction and the Ando faction before his death.
Although there was no information about Congressman Hamada at the headquarters of the Democratic Constitutional Party, Hayashi was not helpless. According to what he knows about the members of the Diet, most of their daily work is carried out at the Parliamentarians' Hall in Kasumigaseki. The party headquarters is mainly responsible for various matters related to the election campaign on weekdays. Therefore, if you want to investigate some of the situation of Hamada, it may be more direct to go to the House of Representatives Hall.
This is not the first time Lin Xiuyi has been to the House of Representatives. The last time, when dealing with the case of Shoji Kuroda, Shuichi Hayashi visited Nobuko Ando, who was a member of the Public Security Committee at the time. It was precisely because of that case that Nobuko Ando jumped on the shoulders of her competitors and sat on the throne of the Minister of Justice, so it can be said that there is a very special relationship between Shuichi Hayashi and Nobuko Ando and Keiko Nagao.
After arriving at the House of Representatives Members' Hall, Hayashi Shuichi asked Urashima to return to the main hall first to coordinate the relevant search procedures. And Lin Xiuyi took Miki directly into the hall building.
"Hello, are you visiting the Councillor?"
Just like last time, Lin Shuichi and Miki were stopped by someone as soon as they entered the door. A female staff member in charge of the reception first saluted Lin Shuichi and Miki, and then asked the two about the purpose of coming here.
Lin Xiuyi and Miki first took out their police handbook and showed it to each other, and then Lin Xiuyi replied to the other party:
"We would like to meet with Councilor Hamada Daichi's secretary in charge of policy, and if the other party is not there, then the first secretary or the second secretary can also be done!"
"It's Congressman Hamada of the Democratic Constitutional Party, I understand, two police officers, please wait a while, and I'll help you contact each other!"
After saying this, the receptionist retreated, and then waited for about five minutes before a woman in her thirties suddenly came to the first floor.
"Mr. Irie, it's these two police officers who want to see you!"
"Ah, thanks, I see!"
The woman known as Mr. Irie thanked the staff member in charge of the reception, and then looked at Lin Shuichi and Miki who was standing behind him.
"Hmm...... I'm really sorry to visit you without making a reservation!"
"It's okay, the two of you are here to investigate Hamada-sensei's case!
After getting Mr. Irie's approval, the staff in the hall issued badges for Lin Shuichi and Miki to allow them to enter, which allowed the two to enter the closed area of the hall. Secretary Irie motioned for Lin Xiuyi and Miki to follow her, and the three of them took the elevator to an office on the fourth floor, and after everyone sat down, Mr. Irie introduced himself to Lin Xiuyi:
"When we first met, I was Eiko Irie, Councillor Hamada's secretary in charge of policy. I wonder what the two officers are called?"
"In Shimobayashi Shuichi, this is my subordinate Zhongshan Criminal!"
As soon as Lin Xiuyi spoke, he took out his business card from the business card holder and exchanged it with Irie Yongzi.
Because of Jingzi's relationship, Lin Xiuyi actually has a certain understanding of the secretary of the congressman. According to the relevant regulations of the National Assembly, the state pays all the salaries of the three secretaries for each member. It includes a secretary in charge of policy, as well as a first secretary and a second secretary under him. The three secretaries are paid by the state. Therefore, it is generally referred to as a public secretary. On the other hand, there are the private secretaries of the members of Congress. Private secretaries are usually held by people close to the Legislators, and the salaries are entirely the responsibility of the Legislators themselves. Often, however, many legislators from political families arrange for their children to serve as their personal secretaries.
In order to become a public secretary next to a member of the Diet, most of them need to take the examination for the secretary in charge of policy jointly held by the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. However, not all public secretaries are directly selected through examinations. If the legislator himself applies, the National Assembly will also conduct a qualification review of the candidates nominated by the legislature, and those who pass the test can also serve as public secretaries, but even so, the qualifications are quite strict selection conditions, otherwise the public secretary may become a job channel for the relatives of politicians.
"Are the two police officers here to investigate the circumstances before Hamada-sensei was killed?"
Irie Yongzi put Lin Xiuyi's business card on the table, and then asked Lin Xiuyi.
"Hey, before we came here, we went to the headquarters of the Constitutional Party and met with Councilor Shiroyama there. Unfortunately, we didn't get much information about Hamada-sen!"
"Oh...... Senator Shiroyama, that's not surprising!"
"Oh, do you know something?"
As soon as Lin Xiu heard that there seemed to be something in Irie Yongzi's tone, he hurriedly asked.
Actually, some time ago, the direct reason why Hamada Sensei resigned from all his positions was because of Senator Shiroyama's request. ”
Hearing that Irie Yongzi suddenly broke such a fierce news, Lin Xiuyi and Miki involuntarily glanced at each other, and both of them were very surprised by Irie Yongzi's directness.
So, what do you mean...... Is there a conflict between Hamada-san and Shiroyama-sama?"
Lin Xiuyi cautiously probed Irie Yongzi.
"It's hard for me to say this kind of thing, but Senator Shiroyama is a highly respected senior in the Democratic Constitutional Party, and even the Prime Minister himself attaches great importance to his opinions, so how can Hamada-sensei disobey the will of Shiroyama's seniors?
"So...... Since Councillor Shiroyama is so strong, if you say these things to us, aren't you afraid that Councilor Shiroyama will have an opinion on you?"
Lin Xiuyi lowered his voice and asked Irie Yongzi in a low voice.
"It doesn't matter anymore, let's be honest, today is my last day here!"