Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 1078 Tanabe Kenzai prostrates himself in admiration.

If Okamura was merely moved just now, his eyes are now gleaming with shrewdness!

The Okamura family has a worthy successor!

"Zhongzheng, why do you think that way?"

Okamura Tadamasa was taken aback. Why would he think that? His older brother didn't teach him this, did he?

He coughed and forced a smile as he replied, "These days, I've not only been learning business from Mr. Lin, but I've also been discussing current affairs, especially analyzing your situation, Father. Mr. Lin is truly thinking of you, and I've learned a lot from him as well."

Lin Ze kept smiling. Goodness, Zhongzheng, you've already learned three-tenths of it!

As expected, Okamura Tsuji once again showed his appreciation and gratitude. He said with satisfaction, "My son's judgment was very accurate. Mr. Lin, we have to thank you for this. It seems that sending Tadashi to North China was truly the right thing to do!"

"You flatter me, General. Your son is exceptionally talented. He had kept his abilities hidden until now, and he is beginning to show his true colors as a fledgling eagle."

Okamura laughed heartily, "Good, good, Tadamasa is indeed my son, he thinks the same way as me. After some bargaining, Hata Shungo and that guy Yokoyama Isamu both made political promises. Hata Shungo will not stay in Nanjing for long. After he leaves his post, if I intend to take over as the commander-in-chief of the dispatched army, they will not make any comments on it."

Upon hearing this, Okamura Tadamasa thought, "That's it?"

Just remain silent? Shouldn't they be offering strong support?

Lin Ze understood that this was already quite an achievement.

Often, what's needed to get something done isn't so much support, but rather a little opposition.

For people like Okamura, advancing further is like rowing against the current. If the current is gentle, they can go up; if the current is strong, they can only stay in place; and if there are raging undercurrents, they might capsize.

Like Okamura, who served in the North China Area Army for quite a long time and established the concept of security throughout the region, it can be said that he "achieved remarkable results". When Hata Shungo is dismissed and the position of commander-in-chief of the dispatched army becomes vacant, as long as Hata Shungo does not object and Yokoyama Isamu does not object, no one else has the right to object, not even Tojo.

In other words, Okamura used this incident to ensure that his promotion to Commander-in-Chief was a done deal.

Okamura raised his glass and said, "Lin-kun has done a great job this time. If it weren't for your timely reaction and decisive action, I wouldn't have had the leverage to compete with that guy Hata Shungo later. This glass is for you."

Okamura Tadamasa spoke up in his defense, saying, "My elder brother is indeed incredibly shrewd. The key is that while others are calculating for their own benefit, he is calculating for your benefit, Father. After this incident, I finally understand what it means to be one of our own."

Lin Ze remained humble as always, saying, "If it weren't for your patronage, General, I wouldn't be where I am today. I only did what I was supposed to do, nothing to mention."

The three of them shared a drink, and Okamura suddenly remembered, "Oh right, the Jinling Restoration Prefecture also played a part in this. They wanted to use this to bring down Shibayama Kenshiro. We still don't know whether Shibayama Kenshiro will stay or leave. The Jinling Restoration Prefecture has already made it clear that the matter of that batch of grain should be settled here. They agree with Miyamoto Trading Company's statement that the contract has been fulfilled."

Lin Ze felt that Wang Jingwei and others had little hope of getting rid of Shibayama Kenshiro through this incident. As long as Okamura and Hata Shungo reached an agreement, the matter would be suppressed. Once it was suppressed, how could they deal with Shibayama Kenshiro?

Li Shiqun, a traitor, committed all sorts of evil deeds his entire life. In the end, his death was meaningless; it could be said to be retribution.

"General, what about Tanabe being alive?"

“Oh, since Hata Shungo has agreed to compromise, let him handle this matter. He has already reported to headquarters that Tanabe Kenzai will be able to take up his post in Hong Kong soon. Hong Kong is indeed in need of a capable military police commander. Tanabe has had a bit of bad luck, but he still has some ability.”

Damn, that old devil Okamura is cunning too. He originally said he would make the arrangements, but now he's just handed it over to Hata Shungo. Hata Shungo has become the biggest loser this time. He not only has to give Okamura a guarantee, but he also has to use his connections to get Tanabe Kenzai's status sorted out.

The three of them drank some wine, and Lin Ze then arranged some singing and dancing entertainment.

Okamura Tadamasa felt that watching young ladies dance with his father was inappropriate, so he pulled Lin Zeyi away under the pretext of discussing business with Miyamoto.

Leaving the restaurant, Okamura Tadamasa let out a long sigh of relief. "Hayashi-kun, thank you so much."

"no need thank me?"

"Of course, it's not about thanking you for what you did for my father. You genuinely helped me. Although I don't like my father, I admit that if I could gain his approval, my future would be much easier."

Lin Ze smiled but didn't say anything.

Lin Ze's understanding was clear: he only had a relationship of using Okamura Tadamasa. However, it seemed that Okamura Tadamasa had indeed benefited from using him, so it was only right that he thanked him.

After sending Okamura Tadamasa off to play in Qin Sheng Lane, Lin Ze went to find Tanabe Kenzai.

Tanabe Ken was badly hit by Hanaya Masato's rifle butt, and he's been troubled by worries lately, so he's been admitted to the hospital.

Lin Ze went to see him at the army hospital of the front army. Tian Bian was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring blankly out the window.

"What's wrong, Tanabe-kun? Are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Upon seeing Lin Ze arrive, Tanabe Kenzai immediately jumped out of bed, beaming like a lapdog wagging its tail. "Commander Lin, you've arrived! Please have a seat. Here are some apples; let me peel one for you."

Lin Ze didn't stand on ceremony either; you can't be too polite to the Japanese, otherwise they'll think you're easy to bully.

He sat casually in the rattan chair against the wall, without saying a word.

He stood there awkwardly by the field.

Lin Ze took out a cigarette and a lighter, and Tian Bian quickly took the lighter and lit the cigarette for him.

"Tanabe, are you getting bored staying here?"

For a moment, Tanabe didn't know how to answer, and could only manage an awkward laugh: "I'm not bored, but I'm a little uneasy..."

"Don't worry, you've almost finished your business. The appointment will be issued soon, and then you can go to Tianjin to take a boat to the port city to take up your post."

Kenji Tanabe was overjoyed!

He had no idea whether this matter could be accomplished.

And even if it's done, something this big would take at least two or three months to get done, right?

He really didn't expect Lin Ze to get things sorted out so quickly.

What a powerful background and influence that must be!

"Commander Lin, thank you, thank you, I..."

"Alright, Tanabe, I've kept my promise. What are you going to do from now on?"

Tian Bian froze for half a second, then immediately prostrated himself on the ground with a thud, kneeling down and leaning forward.

"You gave me this life, and from now on I will follow your lead and faithfully carry out your orders!"