Chapter 962: Minister of Justice
Hanoi, Vietnam, January 8, 1939.
It has not been a few days since Wang Jingwei announced the "Yandian".
The reaction from home and abroad was completely unexpected by Wang Jingwei.
Originally, Mr. Wang Zhaoming thought that with his influence and prestige, as soon as the telegram came out, not to mention the response of the whole country, at least half of the country would support him.
Unexpectedly, the real situation is completely opposite to my imagination.
In China, there was a voice of accusation, and major newspapers published articles one after another, angrily accusing Wang Jingwei of betrayal and defection to the enemy, and firmly supporting the government in resisting the war to the end.
Even the newspapers, which had always opposed the chairman, sided with the government on this matter.
The international situation is even less optimistic.
The United States, Britain, France, and other countries have expressed their sympathy and support for the Nationalist Government, and the US Government is even preparing to resume lending to China.
Out of control.
The situation is really getting a little out of control.
Wang Jingwei frowned and held a meeting for several days to discuss how to deal with the current situation.
There is also the Japanese side.
They specially sent a person named Zong Ben Yikou, saying that he was responsible for taking care of Mr. Wang, but in fact, he was here to monitor.
This person is very empty-eyed, and he looks respectful on the surface, but in fact, he doesn't take Wang Jingwei seriously at all.
People had to bow their heads under the eaves, and Wang Jingwei could only endure it.
The immediate priority is to establish a new government to counter the Nationalist government in Chongqing.
Most of Wang Jingwei's cadres gathered in Hanoi.
His temporary residence in Hanoi became almost the political center of the Wang faction.
The candidates for president of the Legislative Yuan and the Yuan of Supervisors are basically decided, and they are waiting for the approval of the Japanese.
But the position of the president of the Judicial Yuan is a bit nerve-wracking.
Originally, whether it was Wang Jingwei or the Japanese, they all belonged to Wen Zongyao.
But the problem is that Wen Zongyao is dead.
Who will inherit this position?
"I nominate a candidate."
Seeing that everyone didn't speak, Chen Bijun said, "I thought that Xing Weng could do it." ”
Everyone looked at Meng Baifeng.
Meng Baifeng stuffed his pipe with tobacco and didn't speak.
There was a moment of silence in the atmosphere.
On behalf of Wang Jingwei and Gao Zongwu, Mei Siping, who went to Hong Kong to negotiate with the Japanese and was designated as the future minister of industry and commerce of the puppet regime, coughed twice and said:
"Originally, with the ability and qualifications of the sober man, it was more than enough to be the minister of justice, but the work that the current sober man is responsible for is also very important, and he can't leave the sober man for a day, so I think the candidate for the minister of justice is still another one."
Everyone knows that there is a contradiction between Mei Siping and Meng Baifeng.
Especially after Ren Daowu, the original spy leader under Wang Jingwei, was killed.
Ren Daowu and Mei Siping have a very good relationship, but who would have thought that they would be involved in the assassination of Chen Bijun, and as a result, under the instigation of Chen Bijun, Meng Baifeng killed Ren Daowu.
Of course, Mei Siping didn't dare to blame Chen Bijun for the responsibility.
As a result, Meng Baifeng naturally became his enemy.
In addition, Mei Siping is really a bit nerdy, and he doesn't want to think about what kind of person Meng Baifeng is.
Someone once persuaded him, but Mei Siping couldn't do it at all, and even said:
"So what, can Meng Baifeng still kill me?"
I thought that Meng Baifeng would be furious, but I didn't expect him to say lightly: "What Mr. Mei said is very true, since I think I am not competent, I think it is better to choose another talent." ”
This time, even Chen Bijun is a little dissatisfied with Mei Siping.
She is bent on becoming the first lady, and there must be her own people in this future government, and in his opinion, Meng Baifeng is the most suitable person.
Now, it was actually destroyed by a Mei Siping?
Just as there was some embarrassment, suddenly a person rushed straight in.
Zongben is also a mouth!
Wang Jingwei was dissatisfied.
Now that a meeting is being held, what is he doing by barging in?
But it's not easy to have a seizure: "Is there something important about Mr. Somoto?" ”
"Mr. Wang." Zong Ben also opened his mouth and said, "I heard that you went out yesterday?" ”
Wang Jingwei was stunned: "Yes, I went out for a walk." ”
"Mr. Wang!" Zongben's tone suddenly became stern: "You go out, why don't you report to me?" ”
Report?
This Japanese actually used the word "report"?
Everyone was angry and ashamed.
Could it be that he actually regarded Mr. Wang as his subordinate?
Zong Ben also said as if there was no one around: "Mr. Wang, I must be responsible for your safety here, Chongqing is very likely to be unfavorable to Mr. Wang, I can't let the assassin succeed." So, this time it's not an example! ”
Wang Jingwei was so angry that his heart ached.
Who are you?
Who is Zong Ben Yikou?
How dare a little spy speak to himself like this?
How to endure it?
If you can't bear it, you have to endure it!
"Farewell!"
Zongben Yikou didn't care about these Chinese's thoughts at all, bowed slightly, turned around and left.
"Mr. Somoto, I'll send you."
Meng Baifeng snuffed out his pipe and stood up.
"No need."
"If you want it, you must give it away."
Meng Baifeng came to Zong Ben Yikou's side without saying anything.
These cowardly people.
Zong Ben was about to speak, but suddenly his throat tightened.
Then he screamed.
Meng Baifeng was holding a sharp knife in his hand.
One of Zong Ben Yikou's ears was cut off by him.
Meng Baifeng pinched his neck, with a smile on his face: "Remember your identity, you are here to spy on Mr. Wang." ”
Wang Jingwei was suddenly embarrassed.
However, Meng Baifeng was like no one around: "There is an essential difference between surveillance, ordering, and bullying. Who is Mr. Wang? How dare you treat him like that? ”
"Yaga, I'm Japanese!"
Zongben also shouted wildly.
Meng Baifeng smiled: "Japanese? You are just a small person, your high-level leaders still have to rely on Mr. Wang to do big things, even if I kill you today, your superiors will not turn their faces against Mr. Wang for the death of a small person like you. ”
His hand was forced: "From now on, if you have this attitude towards Mr. Wang, I will cut off your other ear again, then nose, fingers, and toes, understand?" ”
Zong Ben couldn't breathe at all, and nodded again and again.
Meng Baifeng finally let go of him: "Pick up your ear and eat it!" ”
"What?"
"I said, eat it! Or, you'll have one less ear. ”
Zongben also hesitated, he gritted his teeth, bent down to pick up the ear, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Immediately, he began to vomit.
Everyone has the feeling of wanting to vomit.
Meng Baifeng turned around: "Just now, Madame nominated me to be the Minister of Justice, and now I am suddenly interested again." Is there anyone against it? ”
His gaze fell on Mei Siping's body:
"Mr. Mei, are you against it?"
Mei Siping nodded at first, then shook his head again and again.
As soon as he turned around, he couldn't take it anymore and vomited with a "wow".
Meng Baifeng smiled and sat back in his seat.