On the train to Shanghai, Hao Gengsheng introduced in detail: "In the Shanghai side, Chen Siliang has already contacted the Japanese. In addition to the Japanese, there are also people from the Philippine Sports Association who came to Shanghai on the same boat."

"Which side is the Philippines' position on?" Chen Qiang asked.

Hao Gengsheng shook his head: "This is not clear yet, but the position of the United States is the position of the Philippines, so you need to go to Shanghai."

Chen Qiang thought for a while and said, "We have to know which side the Americans are on first, so that I can go to the American Minister Jansen. If we negotiate such things, we must know ourselves and our enemies!"

Hao Gengsheng looked at Chen Qiang in surprise. He did not expect that the young city wall would show his mature side.

Hao Gengsheng continued: "No matter what the American standpoint is, we will not give in this time. Nanjing has clearly instructed that no matter what the Japanese give, we will not allow the puppet Manchukuo to participate in the Far East Games!"

Hao Gengsheng said, feeling a little excited. He smashed the table with his fist excitedly and said, "Chen Qiang, do you know? I was really happy after hearing this instruction. In the face of the Japanese, Nanjing has finally been tough! We will never compromise in this negotiation! We will never lose our power and humiliate the country again!"

Looking at Hao Gengsheng's excited look, Chen Qiang's eyes showed a hint of indifference.

Chen Qiang sighed and said, "In fact, Nanjing has compromised."

"Why did you say that?" Hao Gengsheng asked with confusion.

Chen Qiang's expression was a little serious. He leaned forward and said in a low tone: "Gui Hao, you said before that this negotiation is related to national sovereignty, but can national sovereignty be used for negotiation?"

Before Hao Gengsheng responded, Chen Qiang continued: "This is the sovereignty of the country. The issue of sovereignty is not a question that can be discussed. There is no room for maneuver! The Northeast is our territory, and it is still negotiable? What's there to talk about? The issue of sovereignty is not to be discussed! So I said that when the Japanese proposed to talk about it and Nanjing agreed, they had actually compromised and surrendered!"

Hao Gengsheng opened his mouth. He wanted to refute, but found that he had no room for refutation at all.

Chen Qiang took a deep breath. As he expected, the government was indeed the cowardly and incompetent government in terms of diplomacy, and indeed the main idea was to compromise with Japan.

Chen Qiang continued: "Nanjing agreed to this negotiation, which will make the Japanese feel that Nanjing is likely to surrender, so this negotiation will inevitably be very tough, and the road to our negotiation will definitely be very difficult."

After hearing Chen Qiang's words, a kind of confusion flashed in Hao Gengsheng's eyes. He seemed to have been poured with cold water by Chen Qiang, and the excitement just now disappeared without a trace.

...

As Chen Qiang expected, the negotiations in Shanghai were very difficult, and Japan performed very hard.

Chen Siliang, the Chinese representative who was in charge of the preliminary negotiations, simply rejected the Japanese's request for the pseudo-Manchukuo to participate in the competition. Japanese representative Yamamoto Hirotaki said that the pseudo-Manchukuo could participate in the Far East Games in accordance with British India.

British India also participated when Shanghai held the Far East Games before, but British India did not register before the competition, but participated in the Far East Games in a temporary capacity. This is not in line with the Far East Games event regulations, but the organizer at that time China maintained a good diplomatic relationship with the United Kingdom, so it opened a backdoor for British India.

In order to please the British, British India took the backdoor to participate in the competition, which created a precedent, but now it has become a way for the Japanese to plan the pseudo-Manchukuo to participate in the Far East Games.

The Chinese representative once again rejected the Japanese's request and clearly expressed his firm opposition to the pseudo-Manchukuo participating in the Far East Games.

"Bang!" Japanese representative Hirotaki Yamamoto slapped the table directly, and he said with anger: "If China must oppose the Manchu Empire participating in the Far East Games, then we Japan will withdraw from this Far East Games!"

Kubota, a representative of the pseudo-Manchukuo Sports Association, also said: "The Japanese and Manchu are one. Only if the Manchu Empire participates in the competition will Japan participate. If the Manchu Empire does not participate in the competition, Japan will not participate in the competition!"

"If the little Japanese don't participate, they won't participate. What's the big deal!" The Chinese representative muttered in his heart.

However, the Philippine representative next to him became extremely solemn after hearing the threat of the Japanese withdrawal from the competition.

...

During the negotiations, the Japanese made many small moves in Shanghai, such as they specially held special lectures in Shanghai on "The Realization and Ideals of Kingly Movement", "The King's Team Wins", "About Manchukuo Participation". At the same time, the Shandong Japanese Youth League issued a statement meaning "The Successful Resolution of the Qinshan Mountain in East Asia", and shouted for the pseudo-"Manchukuo" to successfully participate in the Far East Games.

The newspapers controlled by Japan also promoted the participation of the Far East Movement by the pseudo-Manchukuo. Newspapers in Japan, North Korea, Northeast China and other places all advocated the participation of the Far East Movement by the pseudo-Manchukuo, which created social public opinion.

Under such circumstances, Chen Qiang and Hao Gengsheng arrived in Shanghai, and then they found Shen Siliang and learned about the situation of the first day of negotiations.

In the hotel, members of the Chinese negotiation team are holding a meeting.

"It seems that the Japanese are determined to let the puppet Manchukuo participate in the Far East Games." Hao Gengsheng said with a serious expression.

"The Japanese negotiator, Hirotaki Yamamoto, performed very toughly. He did not hesitate to threaten Japan's withdrawal from the competition." Shen Siliang paused and continued: "The key now is the attitude of the Philippine representative. If the Philippine representative supports us, the Japanese conspiracy will definitely not succeed, but if the Philippine representative supports Japan, we will be in trouble."

After Shen Siliang finished speaking, he looked at Chen Qiang. He knew that if he wanted to gain the support of the Philippine representative, Chen Qiang needed to contribute.

"Chen Qiang, when are you going to meet the American Minister Jansen?" Hao Gengsheng continued.

Chen Qiang thought for a while and replied: "Before meeting Jensen, I have to make some preparations. I need American newspapers in the past year, especially reports on the new policies of US President Roosevelt."

Shen Siliang nodded: "Okay, it's easy to wrap what you want with me. In this beach, it's still easy to want American newspapers for the past year."

...

In the hotel, the Philippine representative is discussing the negotiations.

"The Japanese threatened that if Manchuria was not allowed to participate, they would also withdraw from the competition. How likely do you think this is?" asked the Philippine representative Brown.

"I think the Japanese are just saying this on purpose. They will not withdraw from the competition. This is just a negotiation strategy." The subordinate said.

"I don't agree with this view. I think that the Japanese really may withdraw from the competition. Don't forget that Japan withdrew from the 'National League' before because of the Manchuria. Now it involves Manchuria again, Japan really may withdraw from the competition. For the sake of Manchuria, the Japanese dared to withdraw from the 'National League', let alone the Far East Games!" Another person said.

Brown nodded: "The two situations you said are reasonable, but I personally think that the Japanese are more likely to threaten withdrawal from the competition, and they will not really withdraw. But we cannot afford the price of losing the Japanese team. I dare not gamble! The purpose of our visit to Shanghai this time is to ensure that the game can go smoothly. If Japan withdraws, then our trip will be considered a failure."

Holding large-scale sports games is very expensive. In the future, hosting an Olympic Games will be invested billions of dollars!

The Philippines spent a lot of money and paid a lot of economic costs to host this Far East Games. In this era of the Great Depression, since the economic cost was paid, the Philippines naturally wanted to recover the cost. Not to mention whether it could make money, at least it would have to lose less.

The source of income for the sports meet is nothing more than ticket revenue and advertising revenue. If the Japanese team does not participate in the competition, the ticket revenue and advertising revenue of this Far East Games will be greatly reduced, and it will be difficult for the Philippines to recover the costs. Therefore, the Philippine representative Brown said that he "dare not to bet."

If Japan really withdrew from the competition, it would have no effect on the Chinese team, but it would be a damn bad for the Philippines. Japan also took a fancy to the Philippines' weakness and threatened the Philippines on the grounds of withdrawal, which made the Philippines stand on the Japanese side and jointly put pressure on China, forcing China to agree to the pseudo-Manchukuo to participate in the Far East Games.

...

The next day, the negotiations began again, and this time Chen Qiang also appeared at the negotiation site, but he just sat in an inconspicuous position behind him, looking like an errand running.

"We reiterate that we do not recognize the existence of the pseudo-Manchukuo, and we also firmly oppose the pseudo-Manchukuo participating in the Far East Games!" Shen Siliang said strongly.

"We also reiterate that if the Manchurian Empire is not allowed to participate in the competition, Japan will withdraw from this Far East Games!" Japanese representative Hirotaki Yamamoto responded tit-for-tat.

Negotiations looked deadlocked.

At this time, Brown, a third-party Philippine representative, finally stood up to act as a peacemaker.

Brown only said, "Please be careful, please don't be impatient, everything is easy to discuss."

After Shen Siliang and Yamamoto Xingtaka calmed down, Brown continued: "Two gentlemen, if you still stick to the original conditions, it will be difficult to reach a consensus. I don't think so, how about you two take a step back?"

"I would like to hear the details." Shen Siliang said.

"Mr. Brown has any good suggestions?" Yamamoto Hirotaki also asked.

Brown coughed dryly, cleared his throat, and said, "I have an idea. Why not let the participating teams in Manchuria only participate in the performance events of the Far East Games instead of the official competition events of the Far East Games? What do you think of this?"

"This is something you can consider." Yamamoto Hirotaki said.

However, Chen Siliang immediately opposed: "Absolutely not possible. We China oppose the puppet Manchukuo participating in the Far East Games in any form."

"Is it not okay to just perform the show?" Brown asked.

"Nothing can do, including performance projects!" Chen Siliang said resolutely.

Chen Siliang's resolute statement made Yamamoto look gloomy. In order to get the support of the Philippines, Yamamoto Hirotaki immediately spoke: "Japan agreed with the plan proposed by Mr. Brown."

Brown nodded at Yamamoto Xingtaka with satisfaction, then turned his face to say to Chen Siliang: "Mr. Chen, negotiations are a process of mutual compromise. Japan's Mr. Yamamoto has made concessions, which also shows Japan's sincerity. If China wants to continue the negotiation, should it also release some sincerity?"

Chen Siliang did not answer immediately. He had already seen that Brown was already on the side of the Japanese. Now he planned to unite the Japanese and put pressure on the Chinese delegation.

Brown’s so-called “one concession” actually recognized the Japanese’s demands. Japan just hoped to push the pseudo-Manchukuo to the Far East Games. As for the form of the pseudo-Manchukuo participating, how many people will participate in the competition, and what kind of results will be achieved in the end, these are not what the Japanese care about. As long as the pseudo-Manchukuo participating in the Far East Games, the Japanese conspiracy will be achieved.

Although Chen Siliang didn't know why the Philippine representative Brown was biased towards the Japanese, he had received clear instructions from Nanjing after all, so Chen Siliang still said firmly: "I have expressed our attitude very clearly just now. Mr. Brown, I am very sorry, we cannot accept your proposal!"

Brown suddenly looked embarrassed, and at this time, Japanese representative Hirotaki Yamamoto also took the initiative to stand up: "Our Japanese attitude is also very clear. Japan is one. If the Manchu Empire cannot participate in this Far East Games, we Japan will also withdraw from this competition."

Both sides reiterated their respective positions again.

Brown looked at Chen Siliang, and his expression also became serious. He said, "Mr. Chen, as the organizer of this Far East Games, our Philippines is very much hoping to promote this negotiation, but your attitude makes me unable to see any possibility of successful negotiations. If you do not plan to negotiate, then as the organizer, we can only consider the requirements of Japan and allow Manchuria to participate!"

When Brown saw that Chen Siliang clearly did not eat the toast, he simply stood on the side of Japan and put pressure on China.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded: "If the Philippines allows the puppet Manchukuo to participate in this Far East Games, I will withdraw from this competition!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man standing out in the corner.

"Where do you know the best of the young people? You really don't know who you think you are? Just withdraw from the competition. What's the big deal? Can you scare Brown?" Yamamoto Hirotaki said in his heart, with a sarcastic smile on his face.

"This young man was probably blinded by patriotism? What can you do if you withdraw from the competition alone? Can you represent China?" Philippine representative Brown also looked disdainful. He looked at Chen Siliang, as if saying, "Precaution your subordinates!"

However, Chen Siliang did not stop it, not only Chen Siliang did not act, but also the rest of the Chinese negotiating group did not act.

Brown was suddenly a little unhappy. This kind of negotiation between countries emphasizes identity equality. If you have a ministerial level, I will have a ministerial level. If you have a ministerial level and I only have a section chief level, and this identity is not equal, what else can I talk about?

As the Philippines representative for this negotiation, Brown is at the same level as Japan's representative Hirota Yamamoto and China's representative Shen Siliang. Even Kubota, the representative of the pseudo-Manchukuota, cannot have a flat dialogue with Brown.

Now that an unknown young man suddenly appeared, he stood up and angrily criticized Brown. Brown would naturally feel very embarrassed.

Brown snorted coldly and said to Chen Siliang with a very bad expression: "Mr. Chen, I hope you can restrain your people. We are negotiating now. It is best not to appear here for those who have nothing to do with the negotiation. People who cannot represent your country also hope not to interrupt the negotiation!"

Chen Qiang was fearless. He walked directly to the negotiating table, looked at Brown and Yamamoto Xingtaka, and then said: "I don't know if I have anything to do with this negotiation. By the way, I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Chen Qiang!"

Everyone was slightly surprised. They obviously had heard of Chen Qiang's name.

Chen Qiang continued: "The name Chen Qiang is very ordinary in China. Many Chinese people call this name. And I, either Chen Qiang, or the Chinese athlete you think of, Chen Qiang!"

"He is Chen Qiang!"

"The Chen Qiang, who won five gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics and broke the world record of five events?"

"The Chinese who defeated American track and field with one person was him?"

"He is Chen Qiang, the world's number one athlete!"

The so-called name of a person, the shadow of a tree, and whether it is Filipinos or Japanese on the scene, they all showed a surprised expression on their faces.

If it were placed on the Internet in later generations, with Chen Qiang's reputation, no one in the room would not know Chen Qiang, and maybe someone would pay special attention to Chen Qiang's Weibo. However, in the 1930s, the information dissemination channels were very single, and even photos rarely appeared in Asian newspapers and magazines, so Japanese and Filipinos had only heard of Chen Qiang's name, but never seen Chen Qiang's appearance.

The disdainful expression on Brown's face had disappeared, and instead it was a tantrum.

The reason why Brown is on the Japanese side is mainly because he is worried that the Japanese team will withdraw, which will affect the ticket efficiency and advertising sponsorship of the Far East Games. In that case, it will be difficult for this Far East Games to recover the cost.

However, if Chen Qiang withdrew from the competition, the consequences and impacts may not be much less than the Japanese team's withdrawal, and it will even be even more serious!

Chen Qiang's name as "the world's number one athlete" is already known to the whole world. In terms of fame, no athlete can compare with Chen Qiang. It can be said that Chen Qiang's fame can bring its own popularity and is a guarantee of ticket sales.

This is like holding a track and field Grand Prix in the future, with Bolt and Bolt, the popularity is completely different. The audience may not be interested in the competition itself, but they are interested in Bolt. The reason why they spend money to watch Bolt competition.

It is precisely because of this that in the future, the organizers of many sports competitions will spend the appearance fee to invite big-name star athletes to participate in the competition, because only big-name star athletes can attract audiences.

Moreover, Chen Qiang can participate in five track and field events, and only needs to disperse the competition time of these five events slightly. Then, in the track and field of the Far East Sports Games, Chen Qiang can be seen every day, and he can sell a lot of tickets every day.

More importantly, the Philippines is a colony of the United States, and all aspects of the Philippines are controlled by the United States. Chen Qiang became famous in the Los Angeles Olympics. During the Los Angeles Olympics, the Philippines also saw reports about Chen Qiang winning gold medals and breaking world records every day. So in the Philippines, Chen Qiang is still very well-known.

Even if the native Filipinos are unwilling to spend money to see Chen Qiang, those Americans living in the Philippines are willing to spend some tickets to see what the Chinese athlete who made a big splash at the Los Angeles Olympics looks like.

In comparison, Japanese athletes have no reputation at all. In the Philippines, except for attracting Japanese overseas spectators, no one seems to have watched Japanese team games specifically.

If this is the case, if Chen Qiang withdrew from the competition, other losses to the Far East Games may be greater than that of the Japanese team withdrew from the competition!

Brown suddenly felt that he was in a dilemma.
Chapter completed!