nucmednet Chapter 401: Fusang Chess Piece Wu Jianbang, the First Family of the Southern Kingdom
Chapter 401: Fusang Chess Piece Wu Jianbang, the First Family of the Southern Kingdom
The anger and disbelief of middle-aged people erupted like a volcano.
His eyes were wide open, and there was a raging fire in them, as if he wanted to burn Asano Atsuyoshi to death. He waved his hands excitedly, and his voice was trembling and high-pitched: "Are you crazy? You will ruin my future! You should not stay in China. Now that the entire Fuso Kwantung Army has been destroyed, why don't you return to Fuso!"
However, Asano Wenliang seemed to be unaffected by Wu Jianbang's emotions.
The expression on his face remained calm, as if everything was under control.
He elegantly picked up the goblet, gently shaking it, enjoying the mellow aroma of the white wine in the glass. After taking the last sip of the wine, he put down the glass, looked calmly at Wu Jianbang, and said in a firm and cold tone: "Wu Jianbang, you must remember that it is our Fusang who has always supported you behind the scenes, provided you with money and connections, so that you can have the position you have today. The most important thing for a person is not to forget his roots. You are not qualified to bargain with me. If you can't fulfill my instructions, I will definitely kill your whole family!"
Asano Wenliang's words were like a sharp blade, piercing Wu Jianbang's heart. His face turned pale in an instant, and his eyes were filled with fear and despair.
He knew very well how cruel and ruthless this seemingly gentle and harmless Fuso spy chief was. Although Fuso no longer had any status in China and the once-arrogant Kwantung Army was sent to hell by Su Zhengyang himself, the power controlled by Asano Atsuyoshi was still unfathomable. If the other party said he wanted to kill his entire family, he must be able to do it.
Wu Jianbang, then 47 years old, came from a poor family. After graduating from Jinling University in Bizhou, he joined the Southern Central Government. He was a small man who was repeatedly marginalized because he had no background. By chance, Asano Wenliang saw the potential in this small man, and from then on he began to support him with all his might, mobilizing a series of personal connections and resources, and borrowing a lot of money to pave the way for him.
In just three years, Wu Jianbang rose rapidly from a small clerk in the Southern Central Government to the secretary of the Prime Minister's Office of the Southern Government. He is also considered a high-ranking official in the Southern Government. Originally, as Fuso's power in China continued to weaken, the Southern Government, under tremendous pressure from the people, continued to suppress the Fuso Concession in its territory, and the relationship between the two sides almost reached a freezing point.
Wu Jianbang thought he had finally gotten rid of the heavy shackles and could freely enjoy the glory that power brought him. Unexpectedly, at this time, Asano Wenliang suddenly came to his door.
Wu Jianbang's heart seemed to be repeatedly washed by huge waves, and fear, unwillingness and anger intertwined to form a complex emotional storm. He clenched his fists, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged, as if he wanted to suppress the panic in his heart in this way. He knew that he had no other choice but to succumb to the coercion of Asano Wenliang.
However, Asano Wenliang did not seem impatient. He leisurely called the waiter again, ordered a cup of rice coffee, and then tasted it slowly. His behavior revealed a calmness and confidence, as if everything was under his control.
In the face of Asano Wenliang's calmness, Wu Jianbang's psychological defenses gradually collapsed. He knew he couldn't delay any longer. After a moment of silence, he finally lowered his head, revealing a kind of decadence and helplessness in his voice: "I can try my best, but I can't guarantee whether I can succeed."
Asano Wenliang did not respond to Wu Jianbang's words immediately, but looked at him with a half-smile. He seemed to be waiting for something, or putting the final pressure on Wu Jianbang. Finally, he spoke: "I don't care what method you use. If you ruin my plan because of you, the consequences will be unbearable for you."
After saying this, he turned to the waiter and ordered, "Waiter, serve this gentleman a filet mignon like mine!" Then, he looked at Wu Jianbang with a half-smile and said, "From your appearance, you probably haven't had dinner yet. Anyway, fill your stomach first. I'll pay for today's meal."
This sentence seemed like a kind of charity, which made Wu Jianbang feel humiliated and angry. But he also knew that he was no longer qualified to refuse this "good intention". He could only sit there silently, waiting for the steak to arrive, while also thinking about how to complete the task assigned by Asano Onryo.
The next day, after Wu Jianbang went through a series of psychological struggles, he finally plucked up the courage and knocked on the door of the office of Song Yuanming, the Prime Minister of the Southern Government.
"Come in!" As these words rang out, the office door was gently pushed open, and Wu Jianbang walked in. He was feeling uneasy, and his steps were slightly heavy. His eyes fell on the middle-aged man who was concentrating on writing, the Prime Minister of the Southern Government, Song Yuanming.
Song Yuanming is about 1.82 meters tall, with an upright figure, like a tall pine tree. He is wearing a navy blue Mao suit, which makes him look solemn and elegant. His hair is slightly gray on both sides, but this does not diminish his demeanor. His facial features are delicate, and his eyebrows reveal a heroic spirit. Although he is now over 50 years old, his appearance still shows his handsome appearance when he was young.
At this time, Song Yuanming was leaning over with a brush, splashing ink on the rice paper. On the rice paper, the four characters "静静致远" were already written, and the characters were so strong that they could be seen through the back of the paper.
Wu Jianbang stood aside, watching Song Yuanming write. His face was extremely pale and he looked flustered, as if something important was weighing on his mind. Song Yuanming raised his head and noticed Wu Jianbang's abnormality. He put down the brush in his hand and asked gently, "Jianbang, are you feeling unwell? If you are not feeling well, take a few days off and rest. Everyone in the Southern Government knows that you, Wu Jianbang, are a workaholic."
Wu Jianbang swallowed hard, calmed himself down, and said to Song Yuanming, "Prime Minister, someone wants to see you and talk to you about something related to the Northern Xinjiang government."
Song Yuanming frowned slightly. As the Prime Minister of the entire Southern Government, he had countless people submitting visiting cards every day, and he would refuse them whenever possible. How could Wu Jianbang, as his secretary, not even understand this?
You know, the status of the entire Song family in the Southern Government is extremely high. Song Yuanming's younger brother, Song Yuanfeng, is the governor-general of the three provinces of Yangzhou, Yaozhou and Qianzhou in the Southern Kingdom, and also serves as the deputy minister of the General Staff Department. Song Yuanming is the prime minister who is second only to the emperor. His sister, Song Yuanqing, is even known as the most beautiful woman in the Southern Kingdom and is the original wife of President Huang Guangtai. It can be said that the entire Song family is of great importance to the Southern Government and is truly the first family. It is no exaggeration to say that if they stomp their feet, the Southern Government will tremble three times.