Chapter 129: Saito Smoking Opium
Chapter 129: Saito Smoking Opium
For the next two or three days, Kitahara Ransuke did not summon Lin Ze again.
It must be that Angelina's matter is quite sensitive, and it is very likely that even Naoto Matsuzaki cannot make the decision on his own and has to report to his superiors layer by layer.
Lin Ze enjoyed his leisure time. He either drank tea and read newspapers in the patrol station, or had meals and drinks with his colleagues in the police station or businessmen in the city of Peking.
That night, Gao Shengping called again and asked Lin Ze to have dinner together.
Lao Gao is becoming more and more powerful. Ever since Xu Peng disappeared, Xu Qiao has been like a frightened bird.
Although the Japanese have not replaced him for the time being, Xu Qiao understands that he has a very close relationship with Xu Peng, and since something has happened to Xu Peng, he cannot be free from responsibility.
So don't even think about deliberately going against Gao Shengping. He knows that Gao has a good relationship with the Japanese, and he doesn't hesitate to curry favor with Gao!
People in official circles are the best at reading the wind direction. Seeing that Gao Shengping is about to become a person who has the final say in the police department system, it will be too late if we don’t start the fire now!
As a result, more and more people came to their house, and Lao Gao was overwhelmed with gifts.
However, Lao Gao was still considerate and had not forgotten the kindness of his younger brother. He would call Lin Ze for a meal every now and then.
Moreover, it is often a private dinner for two or three people, not the kind of ineffective social interaction where a large table of people sit together.
When there are more than five people sitting together for a meal, then the meal can only be spent drinking and bragging, and nothing can be discussed. So unless you really have a group of very good friends, don't go to such a party easily.
Director Gao's dining tastes have also improved. He used to just send off at Shaguoju, but now he insists on going to Fangshan Tea House in Beihai Park.
It is called a teahouse, but in fact it is a restaurant. As the name suggests, this restaurant serves imperial cuisine.
About ten years ago, Lord Feng drove the young emperor out of the palace, and all the stewards and imperial chefs lost their jobs all of a sudden.
Zhao Renzhai, who once worked in the imperial kitchen, partnered with famous imperial chefs Sun Shaoran, Wang Yushan and others to open this Fangshan tea house.
This imitation food is much more delicious than the real imperial food.
In the past, the imperial meals had to be prepared at all times. They were kept warm in hot water and served whenever they were ordered.
The dishes at Fangshan Tea House are freshly cooked, so of course the taste is different.
Then again, when eating at this place, the taste is not the most important thing, the most important thing is to experience the meal that the emperor eats.
As soon as you enter the door, there is a table at the entrance, on which are the three stars of fortune, wealth and longevity.
Palace lanterns are hung high everywhere, and the place is magnificent and golden. There are very few private rooms in this place, so you have to make reservations in advance if you want to eat.
But since Director Gao is here, there must be a place for him, not to mention there is also Captain Saito.
After Lin Ze arrived, he greeted the two of them. Saito started smoking in the house, half lying on a soft couch, holding a pipe and puffing on it.
I saw that the grandson had sunken eye sockets and a sallow face. He closed his eyes after taking a puff, with a look of satisfaction and enjoyment on his face. After a while, he opened his eyes and took another puff.
Lin Ze looked at Gao Shengping, "Director, this..."
Gao Shengping whispered, "Oh! Don't mention it. I don't know what's wrong with Saito Taijun. He only does these few things every day, eating, drinking, whoring and smoking. As for gambling, he doesn't like it. He says it's a waste of time. He might as well hug a girl and smoke a few puffs..."
"Director, I have to remind you that many of the things that Saito Taijun sells on the black market are taboo. If he is caught by the higher-ups, since he is Japanese, at most they can send him back to his country, but we will have to take the blame for him."
Gao Shengping nodded, "Shengmin, don't worry, I know about this. There are two accounts in this black market. In one account, except for our share of the profits, the rest is handed over to the Military Police Headquarters and is under the unified control of Kitahara Taijun. This can be regarded as replenishing military supplies. As for the other account, it is the things that Saito has tossed around. It has nothing to do with us. If something really happens, don't expect us to take the blame."
You know what, maybe it’s because Gao Shengping’s position has been rising, so his level has gradually improved.
It really proves the saying that even if you are not in the position, you can still do it if you are in the position.
After a while, all the dishes were served, including stir-fried pork tenderloin, stir-fried fish fillet, stir-fried kidney, and stir-fried prawns. The stir-frying technique is a characteristic of palace cuisine. In addition, some special dishes such as first-class tofu were also served.
Gao Shengping called Saito, "Saito-taijun, let's stop smoking and eat first?"
Saito then sat up, rubbed his nose, took out a snuff bottle from his arms, scooped out a little snuff with a small spoon, put it between his thumb and index finger, and inhaled it with his nose.
After sneezing twice, he felt much more energetic.
Lin Ze was amused. This Saito looked like a member of the Eight Banners faction. He had learned all those tricks!
He was still saying, "Lin Sang, I was rude just now, but we are family, you won't laugh at me, right?"
Lin Ze said with a smile: "Saito Taijun, what are you talking about? I think your snuff bottle is quite nice!"
Saito was very proud. "Mr. Lin, I bought this from Liulichang. It's a very valuable snuff bottle. To be honest, it was not until I came to Peking that I realized what it means to enjoy life! In the morning, I drink a pot of jasmine tea. In your words, I drink the tea thoroughly. Then I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start working. At noon, I go to a restaurant and eat and drink. When I feel dizzy, I go to take a bath. After the bath, I wake up. At this time, I have a massage while I smoke longevity cream and eat steamed buns. This is life!"
Gao Shengping and Lin Ze looked at each other and smiled helplessly.
Gao Shengping poured him some wine, "Saito-kun, come on, drink some wine."
After a meal, Gao Shengping said with emotion, "Speaking of that guy named Song Hongyi, he has been making quite a stir recently, publishing articles in many newspapers, talking about the friendship between the two countries."
Saito was drunk and laughed when he heard this. "Yes, those people in the south will be restless. This Song Sang is very representative."
It turns out that Song Hongyi had no new tasks for many days and was so bored that he started writing literature!
It's no wonder that this guy has a good theoretical foundation and rigorous writing style, and he praises the friendship between the two countries to the skies.
After listening to the conversation between Gao Shengping and Saito, Lin Ze couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Regardless of whether this Song Hongyi is the real Major General and Division Commander of the 14th Army Group Song Hongyi, he is really trying to squeeze out the last bit of value from himself.
It is estimated that Shimoeko's actions are still in progress, and in order to make the plan more seamless, Song Hongyi obviously does not intend to continue living.
If he makes a lot of friendly speeches, he will be killed.
Not only will it make the Military Police Headquarters more convinced that he is determined to be a traitor, but it will also have a good deterrent effect on those dog traitors, right?
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