si-mexico Chapter 227 Is the divine island bridge real?
Chapter 227 Is the divine island bridge real?
"We just went around Shanghai. Not counting the banknotes, more than 300 gold bars were stolen from the three banks of Japan, namely Mitsubishi Bank, Yokohama Bank, and Huaxing Bank of the municipal government. If we add the banknotes that were looted, the grain in the gendarmerie's grain warehouse, and the shops of all sizes along the street, the number is already unimaginable!"
Tokita Chaoyang looked at the three of them and answered matter-of-factly.
"We didn't expect that the situation is more serious than we thought! This is the case. This public concession is not a concession owned by us British people alone. The United States is also a major shareholder. Therefore, we have informed the United States. I believe that their consulate in Shanghai will send someone to participate in this meeting immediately. Please wait a moment."
After Jiang Yifan translated, Consul Richard looked at Tokita Chaoyang, Sato Ichiro, Tanaka Keiko, and Hihara Ryosuke and spoke politely.
Will the United States also participate in the talks?
This is a bit strange. In the previous few times, the United States had no intention of intervening. Why did the United States come out again when things became out of control?
Are they here to mediate? Or are they planning to side with the British and intervene?
The few people who were just about to blackmail the British have already sensed that the situation is not good!
When things are out of the ordinary, there must be something fishy going on! This is a typical case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
If only the British, or even the French, had been present in this march, they would have been defeated if Shimahashi had made his move one by one.
But now, suddenly an American pops up, and is an important supplier of materials to Japan, or at least the only country that has remained neutral so far. This makes things difficult.
More importantly, he was an important member of the International Settlement, and his presence was truly irresistible.
Now, even if you use your toes to think, you can know that the Americans will definitely join forces with the British to deal with Japan.
We won't end up falling out with the United States again, right?
After falling out with the British, the whole of Shanghai was completely paralyzed. If an American were added, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Tokita Chaoyang and the other three exchanged glances, all showing an unprecedented worry.
The demonstrators at the door were still in high spirits and their slogans were even louder.
Just as they were thinking of countermeasures, three cars drove into the International Settlement and stopped on the side of the road.
The car door opened and three Americans got out. All three of them were dressed in suits and ties, and looked particularly capable and experienced.
The leader was none other than the American Consul in Shanghai, Sarabin, and the other two were two directors of the International Settlement, both on official business at the American Consulate in Shanghai.
Seeing the three people coming, General Manager Evan immediately stepped forward and greeted them:
"We welcome Consul Sarabin to take time out of his busy schedule to inspect the work in the International Settlement."
Shi Tian Chaoyang also quickly forced a smile to greet him and said, "Consul Sarabin, what brings you here? What a rare guest! What a rare guest!"
After Jiang Yifan translated, Sarabin looked at Tokita Chaoyang, shook hands with him, nodded and said hello: "Sorry! I kept you waiting for a long time."
"I guess Consul Sarabin wouldn't come here for no reason, right?" Sato Ichiro asked with a hint of meaning.
Jiang Yifan quickly translated it to Consul Sarabin.
Sarabin said with a busy expression, "If it weren't for Director Evan and Consul Richard saying it was urgent, I really wouldn't be able to get away."
When Shi Tian Chaoyang heard this, he couldn't help but curl his lips. What a weird act. Is he unable to spare himself from playing with women?
Since Ryosuke Hihara and Keiko Tanaka were both engaged in intelligence work, people in the consulate generally did not take them seriously.
Although he is feared by everyone in the country, he is not a country, that is, he is a notorious spy who is annoying to everyone.
So, they didn't try to please someone else.
Then, Sarabin turned around and looked at Jiang Yifan and asked:
"Are you the god-like Shinichi Shimahashi?"
Not only Jiang Yifan, but also Sato Ichiro, Tanaka Keiko, Hihara Ryosuke, and Tokita Chaoyang were all stunned by this question!
What is the god-like Shinichi Shimabashi?
Is this a compliment or an insult?
"Reporting to Consul Sarabin, my name is Shinichi Shimabashi. I wonder if you have any advice for me?" Jiang Yifan said in English in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
"Well! Very good! I am optimistic about you." Sarabin replied with a smile.
"Consul Shesarabin praised!"
After saying that, Jiang Yifan stepped aside.
At this time, since your position is low, you must not take the lead, otherwise you will again incur public outrage.
You must not offend the public, otherwise you will be very close to death.
If I hadn't listened to the advice today and learned that Xiao Yunlong was in the parade, I would have already reported to the King of Hell.
Then, Sarabin looked at Tokita Chaoyang, Sato Ichiro, Hihara Ryosuke, and Tanaka Keiko, and said:
"I already know what has happened in the International Settlement during this period, including the consequences of today's large-scale demonstration in Shanghai. I already have detailed intelligence."
At this point, Sarabin paused, as if considering his words, and then went straight to the point:
"Excuse me for being blunt, but I am deeply shocked that the Japanese and the British could cause such a big riot in the International Settlement! I can tell you clearly that it is a huge mistake for you to make such a big scene by making an enemy of the International Settlement this time."
"You are enemies of the Chinese, the British, and the French. Do you want to be enemies with the whole world? Even if you want to, do you have the strength to do so?"
After hearing Jiang Yifan's translation, the expressions on Shi Tian Chaoyang and the other three suddenly turned ugly.
"Regarding the losses of the entire Shanghai today, don't even think about pushing the blame onto the International Settlement and extorting money from it. The reason why today's situation has arisen just shows that you simply do not have the conditions and ability to be our enemy. Listen to my advice and focus your main energy on your real enemy - China! Otherwise, you will surely be defeated miserably! This is our advice from the United States, as a friend, to you in Japan. Our advice may be unpleasant to the ear, but we hope you will think twice," Sarabin continued.
By the time Jiang Yifan finished translating, Sato Ichiro and the others looked as if it was pouring rain.
Damn it, isn't this a blow to the head? It's true that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment!
There was silence at the scene, as if the silence was about to explode.
The shouts outside the door were still deafening, as if as long as Shimahashi Shinichi gave the order, the International Settlement would be razed to the ground.