Chapter 367 Yoshida Shigeru kneels down to apologize

That night.

The next day.

In the bathroom.

The steam is rising.

Hardy lay on the bathtub, Sayuri knelt beside him and wiped the man carefully. When it comes to serving people, Japanese women are the most considerate and devote themselves wholeheartedly.

This may have something to do with the country's character.

Hadi put on his clothes and glanced at the woman kneeling on the tatami before leaving. He said, "Go back. I'll find you again if I need you."

For Sayuri, her status is not comparable to that of Hardy's other women. He can call her when needed, but he will not let her appear in his life.

As for being influenced like MacArthur, that is absolutely impossible.

The woman politely saw Hardy off. She was also very clear about her status and would not and dared not to linger.

Hardy goes out.

The bodyguards followed behind him. After getting in the car, Hardy thought for a moment and instructed the bodyguard leader, "Notify Duncan and have him conduct an in-depth investigation into Sayuri's situation. Also, be aware of whether anyone from the Japanese government or other forces has come into contact with her."

Hardy paused.

"Also, check on Sasaki Fumiko's situation."

"Okay, boss." said the bodyguard captain.

Even if he is a tool, he must be clean. Hardy does not allow anyone to plot against him, and he is always wary of the Japanese.

Sayuri put on her clothes but did not leave immediately. She thought about what happened yesterday and this morning. A man like Mr. Hardy, with his perfect status, money, ability and physical strength, how could he not be loved by women?

She glanced at the bed sheet, where a small flower was so conspicuous. She lifted the sheet, folded it, and left with it.

Sayuri rested for the whole morning.

I came to the TV station in the afternoon and I have to record a program this afternoon.

As soon as she walked into her office, she received a notice from the director, asking her to go to the director's office.

Sayuri came to the director's office. The director smiled warmly when he saw Sayuri. "Ms. Yoshida, please take a seat."

"Master, what do you want to talk to me about?" Sayuri asked respectfully.

"Ah, that's right. The TV station is planning a singing competition program, which is similar to BBC's Super Idol. Of course, it's not as grand as that, but it's also a talent show. This is the first time that Japan has such an event, and I believe it will definitely attract the public's attention."

"The TV station has already started preparations. This program needs a host. The station feels that your situation is very suitable and has decided to let you be the host."

Sayuri was delighted.

This is a major event and will surely attract more attention than shopping introduction programs. I will definitely become more famous and become a more prominent host on the TV station.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Master. I will definitely do a good job." Sayuri said with gratitude.

"This program was arranged by Mr. Hardy himself. The headquarters will also send people to help with the planning. Ms. Yoshida, as the first host, can also join the planning team." said the station director.

When Sayuri heard that it was Hardy who arranged it, the scene of last night flashed through her mind again. Was this a reward for her dedicated service?

"Okay, I'll try my best." Sayuri said.

......

Hardy continued to inspect other industries, and in the following days he visited Tobacco Company, Shimizu Corporation, Toshiba Plant Construction Company, Daikin Industries, Toshiba Corporation, Fujitsu Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Yokohama Rubber Company, Toyobo Co., Ltd., and Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

He then inspected financial companies including Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Bank, Development Bank of Japan, Sakura Bank, Tokyo Credit Union, and Sumitomo Insurance Company.

Every time a company visits, the person in charge will greet them respectfully and welcome Special Envoy Hadi's inspection. Hadi's identity is not only an economic envoy, but also a shareholder of these enterprises and financial companies.

Duncan came to report that day.

"Boss, I've made some progress on the matter you asked me to investigate," said Duncan.

"Go ahead."

"After two weeks of observation, Miss Yoshida Sayuri did not come into contact with any suspicious persons. Sayuri Yoshida's father is a small businessman and her mother is a housewife. Miss Yoshida had been studying before joining ABC TV. She once went to study in the UK for half a year. She likes writing and has published articles on the awakening of Japanese women in British magazines."

"She had relatively progressive ideas and pursued Western freedom. She once told her classmates that she hoped to fight for the freedom of Japanese women throughout her life."

"We have discovered something about Sasaki Fumiko. Her father is a diplomat and is suspected to be involved in intelligence work. The day before yesterday, a suspected intelligence agent entered Sasaki Fumiko's home and met with her father. We did not learn the specific content of their conversation."

"But we monitored their phone calls, and your name was mentioned in a conversation between Sasaki Fumiko's father and an outsider. The other party said that Fumiko must work hard and contribute to the empire like Hara Setsuko did. Sasaki Fumiko's father couldn't help but agree."

Hardy sneered twice.

The Japanese placed a woman named Setsuko Hara by MacArthur's side, who subtly helped the Japanese do many things.

When he first arrived, Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru wanted to give Sasaki Fumiko to him, so that he could let a woman influence him like he did with MacArthur.

However, Yoshida Shigeru didn't know that he was not someone who could be influenced by a woman. The women around him were all top-notch, so how could he be controlled by a woman?

and,

He hated it even more when the Japanese plotted against him.

Hadi was not the type to be tolerant, and given his current position, he didn't even need to beat around the bush. He called his assistant and said, "Call Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru and tell him I need him for something."

The assistant hurried out to make the contact.

Yoshida Shigeru received a call from the economic envoy's office and hurried over. At this moment, Hadi was standing in the yard practicing shooting.

Coming to this world, Hardy didn't have much interest in other sports, but he liked to practice boxing and shooting.

These two sports can not only keep you fit, but also enhance your fighting power. Who knows when they will be useful? Anyway, among all sports, this one is better.

So Hardy built a small shooting range in the corner of the manor, where he could practice whenever he had nothing to do. There was also a small gun room next to it, which was filled with Hardy's favorite pistols, rifles, and hunting rifles.

The assistant brought Yoshida Shigeru over, but Hardy ignored him.

With a belt around his waist and a beautiful Colt revolver in his holster, Hardy looked seriously at the six glass bottles twenty-five meters away.

Yoshida Shigeru stood not far away and did not dare to disturb him.

Hardy suddenly moved.

The revolver was quickly pulled out and fired repeatedly at the bottle in the distance. The gunshots almost sounded as one, which showed how fast the shooting was.

“Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.”

I saw six glass bottles exploding in the distance.

After the fight, Hardy coolly inserted the revolver into his belt.

Yoshida Shigeru was somewhat shocked. This special envoy Hardie was a really good shooter. He thought of Hardie's resume. He was a Marine Corps soldier who participated in the war against Japan. He retired after being injured in Iwo Jima. A reporter interviewed him and said that he had killed more than 30 Japanese soldiers.

Hardy still ignored Yoshida Shigeru, as if he didn't know he was coming. He picked up a Winchester M1887 from the table and kept shooting at the iron plate in the distance.

Every time a shot was fired, the iron plate in the distance made a crisp sound, which lingered in the air for a while.

After he finished shooting with the hunting rifle, he picked up an AK47 assault rifle. This gun was finalized in 1947 and mass production started in 1949. It has just been equipped in the Soviet army. Hadi had a lot of trouble to get a few of them.

“Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump~!”

Hardy held down the gun and fired repeatedly at the iron plate in the distance, making the iron plate make a crisp sound like popping beans.

After emptying one magazine, he quickly replaced it with another and fired at the iron plate again.

After finishing this clip, Hardy finally had enough fun.

He turned to look at Yoshida Shigeru. When Yoshida Shigeru saw Hardy looking at him, he quickly took two steps towards Hardy.

Hadi patted the AK47 in his hand and said, "This is a good gun. The Soviet Union has just developed it and has recently begun to equip the army. I dare say it will become a legend of the generation."

Yoshida Shigeru smiled and nodded.

To be honest, he doesn't really understand these things.

"I called you here for two things." Hardy spoke to Yoshida Shigeru while disassembling the AK47 in his hand.

Hadi's current behavior is actually very impolite, especially when the other party is the prime minister of a country. Hadi does this with a purpose, which is to suppress the other party's momentum.

"Please speak, Hardit has sent you." Yoshida Shigeru was very respectful and did not show any concern for Hardit's disrespect.

In fact, such people are the most terrifying.

Like a poisonous snake.

Hardy said:

"I have recently visited many financial companies and enterprises. Generally speaking, Japan's economy has been booming recently. Factories have received orders, millions of workers have been employed, financial companies have also started to operate, and the economic situation has recovered well."

Yoshida Shigeru said with a smile on his face: "Yes, Mr. Hardy, the Japanese economy has undergone gratifying changes in the past six months. Last year, our total economic volume was only over 50 million US dollars, but this year, it has exceeded this figure in the first quarter. This is all thanks to Mr. Hardy."

Hardy is not being modest.

He continued:

"I think we can hold an annual economic meeting and invite American and Japanese entrepreneurs to attend. On the one hand, we can summarize the development situation in the past period of time, and on the other hand, we can discuss future cooperation and enhance exchanges at the same time. What do you think?" Hardy looked at Yoshida Shigeru and asked.

"Annual Economic Meeting, of course!" Shigeru Yoshida said in surprise.

This kind of annual meeting would definitely be beneficial to Japan, so how could he not agree?

"Well, this event will be organized by the Japanese government. As for who to invite, you can draw up a list," said Hardy.

"Okay, I will do this job when I get back. Once the list is ready, I will report it to the special envoy for review." said Yoshida Shigeru.

While the two were talking, the AK47 in Hardy's hand had been disassembled and reassembled. Hardy picked up a new magazine and inserted it into the magazine. He pulled the bolt and the bullets clicked into the chamber.

"Mr. Hardy, what is the second thing?" Yoshida Shigeru asked with a smile.

Hardy looked at Yoshida Shigeru with an inexplicable smile on his face. Yoshida Shigeru was a little at a loss for what to do with Hardy's smile.

"Prime Minister Yoshida, I am right that you sent Setsuko Hara to MacArthur and used her to influence MacArthur, so that the Japanese government would gain certain benefits. " Hardy said in a light tone.

But to Yoshida Shigeru, these words sounded like thunder.

Originally Yoshida Shigeru always had a smile on his face, but now his expression became unnatural. He tried hard to keep smiling, so the smile on Yoshida Shigeru's face became a little distorted.

This kind of thing.

It can be done secretly, but once it is exposed and the US government investigates, it will definitely be a huge problem.

Their current identity is that of a defeated nation.

MacArthur was the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces. The defeated country used women to bribe the commander of the occupying forces and profited for his own country. If this matter were exposed, the US President and the US Congress would definitely investigate.

Perhaps even stricter sanctions will be imposed on Japan.

Because you are dishonest, you must undergo a more thorough transformation.

"Mr. Hardy, Commander-in-Chief MacArthur and Miss Setsuko Hara met at a cocktail party. They are just private friends and have no relationship with the Japanese government," Yoshida Shigeru tried to defend himself.

Hardy still had that inexplicable smile on his face.

"Prime Minister Yoshida, I visited ABC TV a few days ago and saw Ms. Sasaki Fumiko. I think you still remember this name."

Yoshida Shigeru's expression became even stiffer.

"Oh, yes, I remember."

Sweat oozed from Yoshida Shigeru's forehead. It was only May and the weather was not hot yet, but it was obvious how nervous Yoshida Shigeru was. As an old politician, he could hardly hold back his words in the face of Hadi.

Hardy's face turned a little colder.

Holding a submachine gun in his hand.

Looking at Yoshida Shigeru, he said:

"Prime Minister Yoshida, I don't want the Japanese government to send anyone to look for her anymore, and I don't want the Japanese government's intelligence personnel to contact anyone around me. If it happens again, I will regard this behavior as a provocation."

"I will use all means, including economic means, my personal relationship with President Johnson, and the influence of the seven major conglomerates on Congress, to impose the most severe sanctions on Japan. Does Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru want me to do this?"

At the end, Hardy's tone became serious.

Yoshida Shigeru's face turned pale in an instant.

Sweat dripped down his forehead, and his body was also covered with large amounts of sweat.

The whole person feels a little empty.

If the United States characterizes this incident as a provocation, it may not be as simple as sanctions, and more extreme measures may be taken.

It is possible that a large number of people will be thrown into prison, and the first person to be dealt with will definitely be Yoshida Shigeru, who knows best what he has done.

Yoshida Shigeru ignored the dirt on the ground and knelt down on the ground.

"Mr. Hardy, I can guarantee that this kind of thing will never happen again, absolutely not!" Yoshida Shigeru said and crawled down.

Hardy looked at Yoshida Shigeru and said calmly, "Mr. Prime Minister, I hope you can recognize Japan's current situation and not use those shady little tricks. If we talk about espionage, you may not be a match for the United States. What do you think?"

"I dare not, I really don't dare." Yoshida Shigeru said quickly.

"Okay, let's stop chatting here today. Go back and do what I asked you to do. Then you can go back." Hardy said.

Only then did Yoshida Shigeru stand up.

He bowed once more, and as he turned and left, his steps were trembling.

After returning,

Yoshida Shigeru immediately called the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' intelligence department and asked the department to stop all actions against Mr. Hardy.

After the U.S. military occupied Japan, it carried out a major purge of Japan's military and intelligence departments. Now the only intelligence organization of the Japanese government is the intelligence group of the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When the person in charge heard the Prime Minister say to stop all actions against Hadi, he said anxiously:

"Prime Minister, we have received news that Envoy Hadi has had a relationship with Sayuri Yoshida of ABC TV. We are planning to contact Sayuri Yoshida secretly and persuade her to serve the country. It would be a pity to give up now. If Sayuri can become like Setsuko Hara..."

Before the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could finish his words, Yoshida Shigeru became angry and shouted:

"I said stop, stop, don't you understand? Stop all intelligence activities against Mr. Hardy, no matter what kind. From now on, Mr. Hardy should not have any of our intelligence personnel, and should not carry out any intelligence activities. This is my order, do you understand?"

Yoshida Shigeki said.

The things you did have already been known to others. If you continue doing so, Yoshida Shigeru and even the whole of Japan will suffer.

Is it still yours?

Get a hammer.

The head of the intelligence department was a little confused after being scolded. He didn't understand what the prime minister was doing, but he didn't dare to refute it. He immediately nodded and agreed that he would no longer carry out any intelligence operations against Hadi's envoy.