Awakening the Daily Intelligence System

Chapter 478: 180, after strategizing for two years, Chen Shanhe finally took the bait!_1

Ichiro Toyota could be said to have laid out all his sincerity from the get-go.

The power disparity between the two countries was particularly large, and there actually wasn’t much room for negotiation.

When facing America, Ichiro Toyota could only adopt a humble attitude, striving to secure a little more benefit for his own country.

Chen Shanhe’s external identity was that of the King’s assistant, and he now stood silently to the side, quietly observing the subtle nuances in the American diplomat’s expression.

Any amendment to policy would certainly have been the result of multiple consultations, and it was unusual for decisions to be made impulsively.

The first to be apprised of the details would undoubtedly be the foreign diplomats of that country, and in such special moments, the power of diplomats would also be magnified.

This was actually quite understandable,

There could be no talk of personal ties between countries, only pure exchanges of interest.

If a country suddenly unilaterally altered its relationship with another state, there must be a reason; find a solution, and everything could return to calm.

Ryan, around 50 years of age, was a balding middle-aged man with a stout body that he practically squeezed into his office chair.

He wasn’t surprised by Ichiro Toyota’s sudden appearance and gestured to the other staff, saying, “You go deal with the reporters outside, don’t let them take pictures indiscriminately, and certainly don’t permit careless reporting.”

Two staff members stood up and left the office, considerately closing the door behind them.

When it was down to just the three of them left in the room, Ryan rubbed his temples and said with difficulty, “Mr. Toyota, please believe one thing, I am just as surprised as you are right now.”

“I don’t understand why my country would suddenly set those policies; I can’t even guess what they are trying to achieve!”

Ryan had been in Japan for a full thirty years, his wife and children also lived in this country.

No matter how the King of Japan changed, his identity as the Japanese Ambassador never did.

And each King treated his family with treatment beyond that of a citizen, as well as providing him with all kinds of conveniences and benefits.

The purpose of doing these things was undoubtedly to ease relations with America.

A saying circulated among Japan’s upper echelons: Whoever pleases the American Duke the best will be the next master of Japan.

This phenomenon was not uncommon in the world at large.

In Kore Country, less than 3000 nautical miles away from Japan, the situation was even more severe and complex.

Because Kore Country not only had a Kore Country Ambassador but also a military command for the stationed troops. Even the prosecutors in Kore Country had to undergo American training before they could start their jobs.

“You don’t know either?”

After hearing Ryan’s words, Ichiro Toyota’s expression became even uglier.

He turned his head to look at Chen Shanhe standing beside him and saw that the latter’s brows were also tightly furrowed.

It wasn’t frightening to face a problem; what was terrifying was not even knowing what the problem was, as that truly left no opportunity for negotiation.

Ryan nodded slightly and spoke again, “Yes, I really don’t know why these orders have appeared. When I saw the directives to withdraw our troops, I felt just as astonished and bewildered as you do now.”

“What I can confirm is that these orders all came from the palace, and the person who drafted these orders is the newly appointed Duke, Johnson Hester.”

“Mr. Toyota, perhaps you should consider whether you’ve in any way offended the Johnson family?”

Offended?

Ichiro Toyota shook his head decisively and said firmly, “Mr. Ryan, regarding this, I have already conducted a detailed investigation. Mr. Hester has never been to Japan, and we have no place where we have offended him.”

“I believe if possible, I can personally explain to His Grace and seek his forgiveness.”

He had come to see Ryan with two objectives. The first was to understand from Ryan what exactly was going on with America and why they were targeting Japan so pointedly.

It seemed Ryan was indeed unaware.

Therefore, it was necessary to initiate the contingency plan, which was to get in touch with America’s Duke directly, inquire about the situation, and attempt to soothe relations between the two sides.

If successful, the two parties could still reach many cooperative agreements.

That way, a bad turn could become a good one.

Contact the Duke?

When Ryan heard his request, he promptly shook his head: “No, I can’t help you with this. The Duke has just taken office, he has many things to do, and I cannot disturb him with your troubles.”

“Mr. Toyota, since the Duke has made a decision, I think all you need to do is comply. As for how the relations between our two countries will develop in the future, let’s leave that in God’s hands.”

He wasn’t the least bit flustered now, as his term was almost up, and he was about to return to America soon.

As for the affairs of Japan, he couldn’t care less.

Ichiro Toyota didn’t give up and quickly said, “Mr. Ryan, if you can help me solve this major problem, rest assured, I will certainly have a generous gift for you.”

“You’ve worked so hard for the friendship between Japan and America for many years, and now that your tenure is about to end, this can also be seen as my way of expressing genuine gratitude on behalf of the people of Japan.”

When talking to Americans, one must be more straightforward. The more evasive and hesitant to address the main point, the more likely complications will arise.