Strictly speaking, although Fu Xiao'an ostensibly supported the formation of Wang's puppet government, he was not a member of Wang's puppet government at all, but a puppet mayor selected by the Japanese invaders themselves.

Therefore, Wang Jingwei will definitely not be sad about Fu Xiao'an's killing, and his first reaction is to take back control of the Shanghai market.

In front of Chen Gongbo, Han Lin did not shy away from saying that Fu Xiao'an's death was a good thing for Chen Gongbo, except for being more straightforward in private conversations, it seemed that he and Chen Gongbo were missing, and then there was nothing to avoid for the above reasons.

"Brother, I've said it many times, don't call me Dean, it seems that we brothers are divided. I understand what you mean, the work of being president of the Legislative Council and minister of training in Jinling, although they are very prominent on the surface, but in fact they have no real power in their hands, and the work of these two departments will not help me in the situation of the new government. ”

"I am very aware of the fact that Chairman Wang values me very much, and he has cultivated and trusted me, but if I want to help him keep the new government running, I must have the strength."

"Look at Zhou Gaohai, who holds the Ministry of Finance and the Central Reserve Bank in one hand, and holds the financial power of the new government in his hands, and has the right to hold office, naturally many people take the initiative to get closer, and they are about to fight against Chairman Wang."

"To say that I don't like the position of mayor, this is a lie, I am also the provincial chairman of Guangdong Province, but I have not been to take up the post for a long time, presumably my brother also knows my difficulties, even in Chairman Wang's own forces, there are open and secret battles. It's all family rule, and I don't agree with that. ”

"But this matter is not easy to operate, after receiving the news of Fu Xiao'an's killing, Chairman Wang urgently called a few of us to the office to discuss, let us all consider this matter, recommend a suitable candidate, and take this opportunity to get the Shanghai market into our hands, the problem is that this candidate must be recognized by the Japanese." Chen Gongbo said.

Being able to say such things shows that he really cares about Han Lin.

Others look at Chen Gongbo and are deeply favored by Wang Jingwei, in the eyes of this huge traitor gang and the Japanese, he is a well-deserved successor of Wang's puppet government, but in fact, he is not a core member of the Gongguan faction, the so-called Gongguan faction is a group of imperial relatives with Chen Bijun as the core!

Chen Yaozu, the acting provincial chairman of Guangdong Province, is Chen Bijun's younger brother, Chen Chunpu, secretary general of the Executive Yuan, is her nephew, Chu Minyi, vice president of the Executive Yuan and minister of foreign affairs, is her brother-in-law, and Lin Baisheng, minister of propaganda, is her godson.

"The Japanese will not launch a second Fu Xiao'an, I got top-secret information, the Japanese side will soon hold an imperial meeting to discuss relations with the new government, mainly the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides, in this case, the Japanese continue to occupy the position of mayor of Shanghai, it seems a little inappropriate."

"Brother Gongbo, you have to do two things now, one is to seek Chairman Wang's support, which is certainly not too much of a problem, but your attitude this time should be more resolute, so that Chairman Wang can feel your determination. The second is to find a relationship with the Japanese, I have a little friendship with the shadow of the Mei organ, you can rest assured that he will not embarrass you. ”

"Do you have any dealings with Rear Admiral Hikojiro Suga, the Minister of Naval Operations? I remember that you had dealings with him, and that Shanghai was the headquarters of the Japanese Navy's fleet, and the Navy had a great say in the mayor's voice, and if you could get the support of the Navy, this matter would be a sure thing. Han Lin said.

"Our personal friendship is another thing, what does my brother say that he is so enthusiastic about helping me seek the position of mayor?" Chen Gongbo asked with a smile.

Han Lin and Ying Zuo Zhenzhao have a close personal relationship, and they can be said to be old friends who talk about everything, which he has also heard. But Han Lin is a person from the Shancheng government after all, and his position is still very important, isn't it strange that he uses his connections to help him?

"Our ancestors have a famous saying, called the three holes of the cunning rabbit, the current situation between China and Japan is a bit complicated, what the future outcome will be, you and I are unpredictable, I will help you fight for this position, one is to know your talent, the other is to find a way back for yourself, in case of emergency."

"To put it bluntly, I'm betting on both sides, seeking a chance to survive in troubled times. To tell you the truth, don't like to hear it, among the real power figures in the new government, your strength is the weakest, Mrs. Wang's faction is called the Mansion faction, and Zhou Gaohai's faction is called the non-Mansion faction, and your faction has not yet taken shape. As you can see for yourself, the advantages are obvious, but the disadvantages are equally obvious. ”

"Zhou Gaohai and I have a good personal relationship, but it is impossible for him to concurrently serve as the mayor of Shanghai, and no matter how much Chairman Wang trusts him, it is impossible for him to hand over all the financial power and Shanghai to one person. I am not optimistic about the rest of the people in the Gongguan faction, none of them can achieve great things, only Brother Gongbo has such ability and conditions. Han Lin said half-truthfully, believing what he said.

Chen Gongbo is not easy to fool, what kind of friendship do you talk about, and what kind of nonsense? If you dare to say it, he has to believe it!

To deal with such a person, you have to talk to him about interests, and the most straightforward words express the meaning, I am stepping on two boats. It is not enough for the Wang puppet government to have a relationship with Zhou Gaohai, I want to add another layer of protection, and if the Shancheng government loses in the future, I can continue to make a fortune in the new government.

You are a potential stock that can be developed, and I invest in you to seek greater returns, it's as simple as that!

"Okay, since my brother didn't hide it from me, I also promise you, no matter whether things work out or not, I will not dare to forget my brother's kindness." Chen Gongbo said.

The two kept talking about it at two o'clock in the morning, Han Lin said goodbye and went home, Chen Gongbo personally sent out the door, and his mood became much happier, this time was too depressing.

He also longs for power, although the mayor of Shanghai is in a high position and low position, but this international metropolis is a huge cake, which is an irresistible temptation for him, and this time Han Lin helped straighten out the obstacles of the Mei organ, which is equivalent to solving the biggest problem.

He believes that Wang Jingwei will support him as mayor, after all, in the matter of the provincial chairman of Guangdong Province, Wang Jingwei owes him a debt, Chen Bijun made small moves in private, Wang Jingwei is not unable to see it, he also knows each other very well, and the final result is that he does not even have a real power position in his hands.

Isn't it logical to have such a good opportunity?

(End of chapter)