Fang Lang watched the two people constantly exchanging glances in front of him, and the corners of his mouth began to curl up slightly unconsciously, knowing that the fish had taken the bait. The bait he had laid was definitely an offer that they could not refuse.
If Fang Lang really follows his inner thoughts, the friendship he gave them should be like two peanuts, allowing them to ascend to the Western Paradise and never be burdened by worldly fame and fortune again.
But now the two are still useful, knowing that with the outbreak of the war on the peninsula, the Americans will immediately and proactively release those war criminals who should have been sent to hell and lift the so-called "Public Office Expulsion Order."
Fang Lang thought that it would be a very cost-effective deal to use the information gap he had to show off in front of these two Japanese who were of use to him, and at the same time let them help him collect the Chinese cultural relics that had been lost to Japan and hand them over to him.
As for how to deal with these cultural relics in the future, there is a lot of flexibility. They can be kept in the Huaxia Cultural Relics Museum in Brazil, or donated to their hometowns. It can be decided based on the actual situation at the time. It is a million times better than continuing to keep them in the hands of the Japanese!
Of course, if these two guys don't behave well, don't obey or can't satisfy me, I can just let the punisher send them to hell. When the two have lost their usefulness, I can hand them over. When the time comes, I can take revenge and complain!
This can be regarded as squeezing the value of the two people to the extreme, and allowing them to atone for the crimes they have committed!
When Shigemitsu saw that Fang Lang did not answer Kodama Yoshio's question, and showed a confident and calm attitude, as well as a vague contemptuous look at the two of them, Shigemitsu could not help but carefully consider what Fang Lang said.
Especially when he turned his gaze to John Clark on the side, he found that the other party was not as suspicious as the two of them, but had a thoughtful expression. Shigemitsu Mamoru felt that this seemingly inconspicuous Brazilian rear admiral would definitely not be shooting without purpose.
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I couldn't help but speak directly:
"I wonder how General Fang plans to circumvent this public office expulsion order?"
Seeing that Shigemitsu Aoki couldn't help but speak, Kodama Yoshio could only suppress his dissatisfaction and turned his gaze to Fang Lang. He wanted to see what Fang Lang could say.
Seeing the looks in their eyes, Fang Lang smiled calmly.
“Why avoid it?”
Fang Lang's words startled everyone, and they all looked at him in confusion. Seeing this, Fang Lang smiled noncommittally and said:
"Isn't it just a public servant expulsion order? If necessary, we can just ask the U.S. Occupation Command in Japan to issue a pardon order, right?"
He said this lightly, but Kodama Yoshio and Shigemitsu Aoki looked at the young man with an expression of disbelief.
This is a bill that would make an elected Prime Minister like Hatoyama Ichiro step down! The other party solved it lightly. At this moment, the two of them had a thousand horses galloping through their hearts. You can't brag like this! This is a bill, not a joke. If you say amnesty, then amnesty!
Shigemitsu Aoi couldn't help but stutter and blurt out:
"Is this...is this possible?"
"Of course it's impossible for you, but for me, it's not a difficult task! Of course, there are several prerequisites to achieve this goal."
Fang Lang glanced at John on the side, thinking that this kid was not in tune with him! This should be the time for an outsider to come forward and promote Fang Lang's influence. Some words spoken by others are more convincing than those spoken by oneself!
It's a pity that this one isn't perfect enough.
Shigemitsu Aoi didn't know that Fang Lang was actually thinking about this pretense not being perfect at the moment. The only thing in his mind was Fang Lang's words that it was not a difficult matter. He straightened his clothes, knelt down in the direction of Fang Lang, looked at Fang Lang seriously and said:
"I don't know what the prerequisites are. Please let me know, General."
Seeing that this guy finally started to take his words seriously, Fang Lang looked around and waved his hand, signaling the girls to leave.
Upon seeing this, Kodama Yoshio quickly stood up and shouted at the girls in the room. Upon seeing this, the girls quickly left the room in panic.
After the door was closed again, Kodama Yoshio also knelt down with a serious look on his face, as if listening attentively.
Fang Lang laughed when he saw this and said:
"The most important thing is, of course, that your performance satisfies me and that you can complete the tasks I assign to you very well."
Upon hearing this, Shigemitsu Aoi and Kodama Yoshio looked at each other and dared not express anything else. They all nodded to Fang Lang and said:
"Of course!"
Seeing the two of them nod obediently, Fang Lang just chuckled.
"It is very easy for me to get this amnesty order. If necessary, it is not impossible to completely lift this public office release order, but this is obviously not necessary.
What I am more concerned about is that Mr. Shigemitsu was once the Foreign Minister of Japan. If you re-enter politics, what position do you plan to hold in the government?
Is there a place for you in the new government now?"
Fang Lang's attitude was very casual, but Kodama Yoshio and Shigemitsu Aoki did not dare to be casual, especially Kodama Yoshio, who had a buzzing head after hearing Fang Lang's order to release all public officials. You know, those who are restricted now are all war criminals. If these people are released and can regain public office, doesn't it mean that Japan can rise again?
Regardless of whether Fang Lang's words were true or false, the look he gave Fang Lang at this moment no longer had any hostility, but was filled with indescribable enthusiasm. If the other party could really do everything he said, then what would the Chinese antiques in Japan mean to him? It would be fine to give them all to him. If that was not enough, Japan's own antiques could even be given to him.
Shigemitsu Aoki, who came from a politician family, was much more pragmatic. He understood that what Fang Lang said was true. He was a war criminal. Even if he was granted amnesty and allowed to join the new government, he would have to think carefully about what position he would take.
As Japan's Foreign Minister, it is certainly impossible for him to serve as an ordinary civil servant. If this is the case, he might as well not make a comeback and wait for the opportunity!
If he wants to be the foreign minister again, will the current foreign minister agree? You have to know that the current prime minister is Yoshida Shigeru, who is a staunch pro-British and pro-American, and he has little friendship with him. How could he give up the selected foreign minister and support a guy who is obviously not on the same page with the other party?
This is a real problem! He had just been released from Sugamo Prison and had not really thought about this problem. He fell silent for a moment.
Fang Lang didn't urge him when he saw this. He just took out a cigar from his coat pocket and lit it.
Finally, Shigemitsu Aoi couldn't help but look up at Fang Lang and asked for help:
"I wonder if there is anything you can teach me, General?"
Fang Lang was stunned when he heard this, and looked at this guy with some amusement. From his eyes, Fang Lang could see that he wanted to ask if he needed him to do something for him. At the same time, there was a trace of confusion in his eyes. Obviously, he had not figured out how to go on.
If possible, Fang Lang certainly hopes that this guy can be used by him, but this guy is a foreign minister and is in charge of diplomatic work. He really can't find anything suitable for him to do for the time being.
If there is a need in the future, he will certainly not be polite. Now after hearing his question, he could only wave his hand indifferently to further demonstrate his image as a master.
"It depends on you. It's too early for me to teach you now."
In fact, Fang Lang’s meaning was very clear. He wanted him to think about what path he wanted to take before Fang Lang could see if he could provide some guidance. Of course, this guidance must be beneficial to Fang Lang.
If Shigemitsu's thoughts and ideas were still stuck in his original militarism, Fang Lang's guidance to him would definitely be to send him away directly. However, if he could sincerely repent to his hometown on behalf of Japan, Fang Lang would not mind using him to influence more Japanese.
This can also be regarded as a reflection of his life value.
But after hearing Fang Lang's words, Shigemitsu Aoki fell into deep thought again. The current situation is that he wants to return to politics, but the current political arena is different from the one he is familiar with, so he will definitely have a period of confusion.
Seeing that Shigemitsu Aoki didn't say anything, Kodama Yoshio couldn't help but said nervously:
"General Fang, you just said that the public service expulsion order will be lifted completely. Is this possible?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang's brows furrowed instantly, and he looked at this former intelligence officer who clearly still had some militaristic ideas with dissatisfaction.
What he said earlier was actually a bait, because a person who has completely given up the fantasy of militarism would never think of re-employing those who were isolated from the political arena by this public office release order.
The first thing they thought of was to get a pardon for those who were useful to them, rather than releasing all the people. But Kajitama Yoshio wanted to lift the ban completely.
From this moment on, Fang Lang had already sentenced this guy to death in his heart. He would never allow such a person to continue living in this world. Once he handed over all the antiques in his hands, he would die.
Of course, it was impossible for him to die easily, because he was also involved in the wealth looted by the Japanese Navy from China. This wealth would be obtained through torture to obtain clues from him! This could also be regarded as revenge for the people in his hometown.
Although Fang Lang thought so in his heart, he would definitely not say it directly. He still had use for him now, so he needed to stabilize the other party first.
"It's possible or not, so what? Do you think your value is worth my energy to promote this matter?"
Fang Lang's words were equivalent to actually admitting that he had the ability to promote this matter, but why would he do it without sufficient benefits?
As soon as these words came out, Kodama Yoshio felt his eyes light up and he was immediately tempted. If he could use his connections to get the US military to completely lift the public service order, then his influence in Japanese politics would be unparalleled. At that time, even if he did not enter politics, he would definitely become a big shot in Japanese politics. This is exactly what he wanted to strive for.
What they didn't know was that Fang Lang dared to speak so brazenly because he knew that in real history, the Americans took the initiative to lift the so-called public office release order after the Peninsula War. He was now using this matter to negotiate with the other party, which was completely freeloading.
Kodama Yoshio only thought for a moment, then immediately spoke:
"General Fang, maybe I am not worthy of your help in promoting this matter, but I know there is someone who is definitely worthy of your help."
Fang Lang heard this and looked at him with a bit of disdain and said:
"Mr. Kodama, I think you must have misunderstood something. I never wanted a human being. Whether it's you or Mr. Shigemitsu, in my eyes, there's not much difference between you two. You're both war criminals who have escaped punishment by chance.
If I want, I can send you back to Sugamo Prison at any time, or even make you disappear quietly. The reason you can still continue to talk to me here is just because people like you are not worth my effort.
When I do something, I only look at what it can bring to me. Only when I think the benefits it brings to me are worth my effort, will I seriously consider it. Do you understand?"
In fact, as soon as Kodama Yoshio said that there was someone worth a shot, he knew who he was talking about. He couldn't think of another person except Hatoyama Ichiro who almost became the prime minister. But Fang Lang didn't agree with many of Hatoyama Ichiro's political views, so Fang Lang didn't plan to let this guy come back to power.
Unless the other party can change his mindset and abandon some of his historical policies, the most important of which is to rearm Japan.
For Fang Lang, in fact, the current Yoshida Shigeru government is very good. It is completely pro-British and American, and obeys the demands of its American father. Moreover, corruption is rampant, and there is no hope for its resurgence.
I only need to use my identity as American capital to exert enough influence on them.
Although Fang Lang's words had made it very clear that he only cared about interests and had no interest in individuals, Er Yu Yu Shifu was unwilling to give up. The more Fang Lang said this, the more he believed that Fang Lang was capable of doing this, so he continued to speak very persistently:
"General Fang, the person I'm talking about is a person who can definitely become the prime minister. As long as you can remove his public office release order, he will definitely be successfully elected as the new Japanese prime minister.
By then, the benefits he can bring to you will be unprecedentedly huge."
Hearing this, Fang Lang rolled his eyes, glared at the other person unhappily and said:
"Isn't the person you are talking about Hatoyama Ichiro? It's easy for you to say that he can become prime minister 100%! You don't think that as long as the ban on him is lifted, Yoshida Shigeru will give the prime ministership back to him!
If you think so, I can only say that you are too naive and stupid. "
Kodama Yoshio was stunned by Fang Lang's words. He didn't expect that the other party already knew who he wanted to talk about before he even said it. Now it seems that this guy's understanding of Japan is far beyond his imagination, and what he said is obviously true and certain.
From this point of view, what he said about completely lifting the "Public Service Release Order" was obviously not just a casual remark. With this conclusion, Kodama Yoshio believed in Fang Lang's words even more.
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