"Regardless of anything else! The Japanese have temporarily pulled back their forces, which must mean something has gone wrong! Up until now, I haven’t received a telegram from Lin Feng, so I can only wait and see! But what is this you mentioned just now about industrial interests? What is that all about?"
Tang Shengzhi leaned back in his chair, listening to the murmurs of those around him, his expression grave.
"Oh? Officer Tang, you aren't aware? That’s no surprise! Actually, it’s an open secret. There are many industries involving trade between Japan and various warlords. These arrangements were made long before the war even began! Most people have forgotten about them as the conflict escalated, but I happen to know. I even had a sum of money deposited in a Japanese bank back then!"
Chapter 481