Chapter 728 New Taste of Red Wine

 “Are you Mr. Nagatomo’s nephew?” Araki Harima looked at Naito Kotsubo with surprise in his scrutinizing eyes.

"Yes." Naito Tsubasa nodded, "Captain Araki can verify my identity."

"I will verify it." Araki Harima said, he frowned slightly, "Assistant Naito, so what you want to express is that there is something suspicious about Kentaro Miyazaki in these two incidents."

"I have no evidence to doubt Miyazaki-kun." Tsubasa Naito shook his head, "It's just an intuition. My intuition tells me that there may be something we don't understand."

Araki Harima looked at Naito Tsubasa with a serious expression, "Assistant Naito, if this is what you want to report to me, I think there is no need for us to continue talking."

 He raised his wrist and looked at the time on his watch. "Sorry, the time is up. I'm going to interview the people involved in the case."

“Captain Araki, with your professional ability, did you really not notice anything strange in the situation I mentioned?” Naito Xiaosu frowned and asked.

 “Assistant Naito.” Araki Harima’s tone was already a little cold, he said, “This is all just your subjective conjecture.”

"You have admitted it yourself, and you have no evidence to doubt Kentaro Miyazaki." After saying that, Araki Harima snorted coldly, "Assistant Naito, the warriors of the Special High School have gone through fire and water for the empire, and even endured humiliation and hardship, but what they have gained is unwarranted. The suspicions and speculations are really chilling.”

"Two people who were familiar and closely related to Miyazaki Kentaro were killed in succession. Doesn't this explain some problems?" Naito Kotsubo asked unwillingly.

“It seems that your understanding of your uncle is not as thorough as you think.” Araki Harima said coldly.

“The relationship between Mr. Nagatomo and Kentaro Miyazaki is not close. Before the meeting that day, the two had not even been in contact for many years, and neither of them knew each other’s situation.”

“As for Professor Taniguchi.” Araki Harima looked at the time on his watch again, “You know the situation better than I do.”

With that said, Araki Harima walked straight to the door. The door was opened by him a little half. He stopped again and took a deep look at Naito Tsubasa. "Assistant Naito, please don't be blinded by hatred or even anger innocent people." .”

 After saying that, Araki Harima snorted heavily and left directly.

 …

　　Hearing the sound of Araki Harima's leaving footsteps echoing in the corridor, Naito Tsubasa's expression changed continuously, and finally he turned red with anger.

Araki Harima, this bastard, the last sentence almost accused him of being suspicious of Kentaro Miyazaki, and he was only angry at Kentaro Miyazaki because of the death of Nagatomo Akio.

 This kind of accusation is unacceptable to him.

 “Araki Harima, you are questioning the noble character of an outstanding diplomat of the empire!” Naito Kotsubo was furious in his heart.

However, Naito Kotsubo was a little depressed afterwards. The key to this matter was that he really had no evidence to prove that Kentaro Miyazaki had certain problems, because everything was just his subjective judgment.

 In addition, there is another very important point:

Naito Kotsubo previously believed that he revealed his identity as Nagatomo Akio's nephew, which would help him win the trust of Araki Harima.

However, it now seems that this identity may have caused him to fall into some misunderstanding.

 …

 “I don’t know, I don’t know anything.”

 “I can’t think of anyone who would assassinate the teacher.”

 “The teacher is a highly respected scholar and he has not harmed anyone.”

“It’s terrible, who could have imagined that such a thing would happen at the door of the guest house of the Imperial Diplomatic Department.”

Looking at Haruko who was crying with her face covered in her hands, Araki Harima shook his head.

　　Hiroyuki Taniguchi’s female student and assistant was not able to provide any valuable information. The woman seemed to be frightened and spent most of the time in a daze or crying.

“We were temporarily arranged to come to Shanghai with Professor Taniguchi.” Ishigami Mikio said, “I have met Professor Taniguchi before, but I didn’t have the opportunity to ask Professor Taniguchi for advice in person. This time I can be with Professor Taniguchi...”

"You mean 'we'?" Araki Harima interrupted Ishigami Mikio, "The other one is Nakataniuchi Goichi?"

"Yes, I regard Professor Taniguchi as my teacher out of respect and admiration." Ishigami Mikio said, "Nakataniuchi Goichi is different. He graduated from Kobe University and Professor Taniguchi once taught him."

“As far as you know, is it possible that the news of Professor Taniguchi’s coming to Shanghai will be leaked?” Araki Harima asked as he paced.

"Impossible." Mikio Ishigami said firmly. Seeing Araki Harima's scrutinizing gaze, he quickly explained, "It is impossible for the news to be leaked on the ship from Hong Kong to Shanghai. As for after arriving in Shanghai..."

He thought for a while and said, "From what I understand, the possibility of the news leaking is not very high. As far as I am concerned, I have been staying at the guest house and have not gone out."

“You said that you stayed at the guest house and did not go out, so naturally someone else went out.” Araki Harima keenly captured the key points of Ishigami Mikio’s words, and he immediately asked, “Who went out?”

Mikio Ishigami looked hesitant and embarrassed.

Araki Harima was not in a hurry and looked at him with cold eyes.

 …

"I didn't go out." Nakataniuchi said, "I mean I didn't go too far."

Facing Araki Harima’s cold gaze, he hurriedly explained, “I was just strolling around the guest house.”

 “What are you shopping for?” Araki Harima asked.

“This is my first time in Shanghai, and I want to experience the differences among women in Shanghai.” Goichi Nakataniuchi said, “I asked the sentry where the places they frequent are.”

 …

“First of all, we are also very sad about the death of Professor Taniguchi.” Araki Harima said to Yamame Shoji, “What do you think of the professor’s assassination?”

“I don’t know.” Yamu Changer looked sad, “I still can’t accept the fact that the teacher has been killed.”

"Haruko is my fiancée, and the teacher treats us like a son and daughter-in-law." Yame Shoji lowered his head and said to himself, "Although the teacher is very strict with me, I know that he is treating me like this." Treat me as harshly as you would a son."

Araki Harima didn’t get any valuable information from Yamame Shoji. He waved his hand and asked Yamame Shoji to leave.

However, there is one thing that he still keeps in mind:

 Yama Shoji was the one among Hiroyuki Taniguchi's entourage, students, assistants, etc. who expressed the most sadness about his death.

Then, Araki Harima received a piece of news that surprised him from the staff of the Consulate General who was to be questioned next and Sakamoto Yoshino, who was responsible for receiving and arranging the arrangements for Taniguchi Hiroshi's party.

“Yama Shoji and Haruko are an unmarried couple.”

"However, I once saw a fierce quarrel between Yame and Haruko." Sakamoto Yoshino shook his head and sighed, "The reason for the quarrel between the two seemed to be that Professor Taniguchi often called Haruko to massage and condition his body."

Araki Harima's spirit was lifted, and he looked at Sakamoto Yoshino.

Sakamoto Yoshino nodded, which means it means exactly what you understand.

"Of course, this is just a fragment of what I overheard, and it may not be accurate." Sakamoto Yoshino thought for a while, and then added.

 …

“Miyazaki-kun, my condolences.” Sanbonjiro stepped forward and patted Kentaro Miyazaki on the shoulder.

When he told the news that Hiroyuki Taniguchi was assassinated in Shanghai, his eyes were firmly fixed on Kentaro Miyazaki.

 Shock, disbelief, then shock, and finally a mixture of sadness, pain, and confusion.

  Mimotojiro read these emotional changes in Miyazaki Kentaro's expression.

In addition, when he mentioned the assassination of Hiroyuki Taniguchi, he deliberately did not mention the place of assassination.

Miyazaki Kentaro subconsciously thought that Hiroyuki Taniguchi was assassinated in Tianjin.

From beginning to end, Sanbonjiro secretly set up multiple testing pits. Kentaro Miyazaki's performance was normal and there was no doubt about it.

 He made a judgment in his mind.

It was not that Sanbonjiro had any suspicion about Kentaro Miyazaki, it was just that he suddenly realized that Hyōtaro Imamura did not inform Kentaro Miyazaki of the assassination of Hiroyuki Taniguchi in time, which made him feel strange——

Because of this strangeness, he naturally had divergent associations, and then he tested Kentaro Miyazaki on a whim.

 This is a subconscious temptation and has nothing to do with trust.

 Suspicious of everything, this kind of thinking is one of his basic principles for thinking about problems.

This kind of suspicion can be divided into two types. One is a subconscious reaction, which does not mean that there is something wrong with the other party.

 The other way is that Sanbonjiro really has doubts about someone or something.

Of course, so far, Sanbonjiro has only had a subconscious tentative reaction to Kentaro Miyazaki. In fact, he is very satisfied with this subordinate.

It can even be said that Kentaro Miyazaki is the most loyal, sincere and satisfied subordinate Sanbonjiro has encountered in these years.

 …

"Cheer up, Miyazaki-kun." Sanbonjiro said, "Sadness is the most useless. You must turn this sadness into motivation and capture the real culprit behind the murder of Professor Taniguchi, so as to comfort Professor Taniguchi's spirit in heaven. "

"Although my relationship with the teacher was not very harmonious because he was very strict with me, at this moment, only after losing me can I understand that I should cherish the teacher's harshness towards me. This is what he expects from me. .”

 Cheng Qianfan said, his eyes were red, he raised his right hand and wiped the snot from his nose, but some snot still reached his throat, so he swallowed it directly.

Looking at Kentaro Miyazaki's sad look, and hearing his words, Sanbonjiro nodded secretly in his heart.

He felt a little regretful about Taniguchi Hiroyuki's death, but he was not sad at all. He regretted that the empire had lost a famous scholar and talent.

Miyazaki Kentaro’s heartfelt words and sad attitude made him feel gratified:

 Miyazaki is a very emotional person! .

 …

“What do you think of the assassination of Professor Taniguchi?” Sanbonjiro asked.

 Cheng Qianfan raised his head, his expression seemed a little confused.

"Bag duck!" Sanbonjiro couldn't hold it back 'finally'. He slapped the table and reprimanded, "Kentaro Miyazaki, you coward! Cheer up!"

 “Hai.” Cheng Qianfan, who was scolded by the section chief, finally regained some consciousness.

He looked at Sanbonjiro and said, "Section Chief, all I know about the assassination of the teacher so far is from you, Chief."

As he spoke, he shook his head, "My mind is a little confused now, and I have too little information..."

“Araki called before, and Hidetoshi Hojo of the Consulate General put forward a hypothesis regarding the fact that the gunman was a Westerner.” Mimotojiro looked at Cheng Qianfan, “He thought the gunman might be a hired Jew.”

 “Jew?” Cheng Qianfan frowned.

"Yes." Sanbonjiro nodded, "Many Jews have poured into the concession. You know something about them. Tell me what you think."

 …

 “Jews.” Cheng Qianfan was lost in thought and said as he thought.

“Starting this summer, European Jewish refugees have poured into Shanghai in large numbers.”

“Most of these new arrivals are in poor condition. Not only are they economically poor and have almost no savings, but many of them are visibly depressed and physically weak.”

“These people are not in good condition and need to be resettled in time.”

 In August, the so-called International Committee for the Relief of European Refugees was established. "

Cheng Qianfan paused and thought for a moment before continuing, "With the efforts of this committee, the wealthy Jewish businessman Sassoon provided a 'Riverside Building'."

“This is an 8-story building with hundreds of rooms, used as a reception station.”

At Sanbonjiro’s instruction, Cheng Qianfan marked the approximate location of the ‘Riverside Building’ on the map hanging on the wall.

“In addition, the synagogue on Museum Road was also used as a shelter, which suddenly solved the shelter problem for thousands of Jewish refugees.”

“However, too many Jews fled to Shanghai, causing the shelter to be overwhelmed and the place very crowded.”

“Last month, the wealthy Jewish businessman Kadoorie held a meeting at his foreign bank and invited representatives from many Jewish religious groups, societies, relief organizations, and Jewish financial groups to establish the ‘Committee to Assist European Jewish Refugees in Shanghai’.”

“The Committee to Assist European Jewish Refugees in Shanghai actively solves the problem of food and accommodation. It rents private houses to refugees with families and provides them with subsidies to maintain their lives. For single refugees, it prepares to build large-scale shelters to accommodate them.”

“Besides, the Chinese people in Shanghai are living a precarious life, but they still have time to help these Jews.” Cheng Qianfan clicked his tongue as he spoke.

"How do you know these things so clearly?" Sanbonjiro suddenly frowned and asked.

 He ​​thought that Kentaro Miyazaki had some understanding of the situation of Jews in Shanghai, but he did not expect that this guy not only had some understanding, but even talked about it.

“Section Chief.” Cheng Qianfan glanced at Sanbonjiro, “If the Jews want to live a stable life in the French Concession, it is impossible without my nod.”

As he spoke, he straightened his waist slightly, and then seemed to think of Hiroyuki Taniguchi's death, which made his pride look a little tangled, "The Jewish Refugee Committee visited me."

 Speaking, seeing Sanbonjiro looking thoughtful, he had to remind him.

 Cheng Qianfan looked at Sanbonjiro's wine cabinet, "It was the time last month when I sent you a batch of new-tasting red wine to you, section chief."

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