"Yaga! Saionji Gongwang, you are betraying His Majesty the Emperor by doing this! Shimoto Shinroku's face changed greatly.

Saionji Gongwang actually betrayed the emperor, and in this case, they would not be able to leave Japan at all. Once the Chinese* army reaches the valley, they will all fall into the hands of the Chinese. When the time comes, it will be a dead end.

Emperor Taisho also scolded Saionji Gongwang and others. However, that was useless at all. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and the others have obviously made up their minds. Their fate will be worrying next.

"Hasegawa, send His Majesty the Emperor to rest. In addition, Shi Benjun also stayed and guarded him strictly. Before the Chinese hit the valley, they must not be allowed to have an accident. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"Hey, Senator." Naomin Hasegawa nodded.

"Your Majesty, please." Naomin Hasegawa walked up to Emperor Taisho and bowed down and said. Although he looked very respectful, his words revealed a resolute tone.

"Humph! You betrayed, Amaterasu will punish you. Emperor Taisho said viciously, and then went to rest before the 'escort' of the guards. Emperor Taisho himself knew that if he continued to resist, he would only bring humiliation upon himself.

As for Shiroku Ishimoto, he was not so lucky. Those guards directly escorted him down. Shiroku wanted to resist, but a guard smashed the butt of a gun on his forehead, causing him to bleed. At the same time, it also made Shimoto Shinroku honest. He knew that if he resisted again, he would really lose his life.

Shiroku Ishimoto regretted it very much, and he knew that he would not come here to pick up Emperor Taisho. In that case, it wouldn't have ended up where it is now. However, there is no regret medicine in the world, and it is useless to talk about it now.

Of course, the betrayal of Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and the others was completely unexpected. Saionji Gongwang is one of Japan's most important ministers and a veteran with great influence in Japanese politics. At the same time, he was the head of the Maritime Constitutional Friendship Association. Xionji Gongwang and others betrayed Japan and colluded with the Chinese Empire, which was undoubtedly a fatal blow to Japan. It can be said that in such a situation, Japan has almost no chance. Even if they fled to the United States, they would not have a chance. With the support of the Chinese, the people of Saionji Gongwang can run Japan as if it were an iron barrel.

"Hara-kun, His Royal Highness Hirohito, they already know that the Chinese* army is approaching the Koshigaya valley, so they want to flee in advance. If they find out that His Majesty the Emperor is under house arrest from us, they will not rest on their laurels. Prepare the 1st Infantry Guards Wing and the 4th Infantry Guards Wing under our control. Be sure to fend off their attacks. By the time the Chinese* troops arrived, we were victorious. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"Hi, Patriarch. Reijiro Wakatsuki and Yukio Hamaguchi went to the 1st Guards Infantry Wing and the 4th Guards Infantry Wing, respectively. They'll be ready. Yuan Jing said.

After all, paper can't keep the fire. Even the chief of the palace guard, Naotoshi Hasegawa, took refuge in the side of the Saionji Gongwang. However, he did not fully master all the Praetorian Guards. All of them soon Emperor Taisho was placed under house arrest, and the news of Shinroku Ishimoto's arrest reached the ears of Crown Prince Hirohito. And this immediately made the situation in Koshiya even more complicated.

"What is Shiroku Ishimoto doing? Why hasn't His Majesty the Emperor been sent yet? "In the temporary residence of Crown Prince Hirohito, several ministers who are going to the United States have gathered here. Davidson, the ambassador to Japan, was also here.

"Will there be any surprises?" Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida was a little worried.

"How far is the army of the Shina people from the valley?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked.

"Your Highness, the army of the people of China is less than ten kilometers away from the valley. They dispatched armoured troops and cavalry, and the assault was very fast. It was very difficult for our troops to resist their attack. "Said the commander of the 1st Guards Division, Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhongshige.

Crown Prince Hirohito's face couldn't help but become gloomy, with the advance speed of the Chinese* army, a distance of ten kilometers, I am afraid that it will not take more than two hours to arrive. Will they still be able to escape?

"Your Highness, something is wrong. Saionji Gongwang hoped that they had betrayed the Empire. They bribed the chief of the guard, Naotoshi Hasegawa, put His Majesty the Emperor under house arrest, and General Shinroku Ishimoto was also arrested by them. "An officer of the 1st Guards Division reported.

"What? How so? How dare they do such a thing? Crown Prince Hirohito was dumbfounded.

The other ministers were also completely stunned. At this juncture, such a thing actually happened, which is undoubtedly a huge blow.

"Yaga! What are they going to do? Are they going to betray the Great Japanese Empire? Crown Prince Hirohito was furious.

"Your Highness, the Xiyuan Temple is afraid that they have colluded with the people of China. The reason why the Shina people launched an attack at this time was obviously because they knew from Saionji Konobo and others that we were going to leave Japan today. Yasuya Uchida said.

"Bastard! Whatever? His Majesty the Emperor must be rescued. General Tanaka, let the 1st Guards Division move immediately, and His Majesty must be rescued. Crown Prince Hirohito ordered.

"Hi, Your Highness. However, if we attack by force, your majesty's safety will not be guaranteed. If the Saionji Temple expects them to jump over the wall in a hurry, they will definitely hurt His Majesty the Emperor. Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong said.

"They don't have the guts. If His Majesty the Emperor has any strengths and weaknesses, he will definitely not be able to let them go. "Crown Prince Hirohito's attitude is very resolute.

"Hi, Your Highness." Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong immediately went out to make arrangements.

Crown Prince Hirohito, of course, knew that if he attacked by force, he would definitely put Emperor Taisho in danger. However, he couldn't care about that much. If Emperor Taisho can be rescued, it will be the best. If Emperor Taisho cannot be rescued, then it is better to let Emperor Taisho die. In this way, he will be able to rightfully succeed to the throne as the new emperor. If Emperor Taisho falls into the hands of the Chinese, then even if he is the crown prince, he will not be able to exert much influence. Therefore, at this juncture, the so-called family affection is no longer in the eyes of Crown Prince Hirohito at all.

Those ministers, including Tian Zhongzhong, also thought of this. Although, in their minds, the emperor is sacrosanct. However, they had to admit that Crown Prince Hirohito's choice was the right one. If Emperor Taisho falls into the hands of the Chinese, it will cause them great disadvantage. In such a situation, it is better to let Emperor Taisho die.

Therefore, one by one, the ministers kept silent and said no more. so as not to anger Crown Prince Hirohito.

Tian Zhongzhong immediately gathered the troops directly under the 1st Guards Division and rushed to the palace to snatch out Emperor Taisho. However, when they arrived, they found that the palace was already heavily defended. The unit defending the palace was the 1st Wing under the 1st Guards Division.

"Yaga! What's going on? Let that guy Lin Gui come to see me. Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong was furious.

However, then he learned that the 1st Guards Infantry Wing had taken refuge in the side of Xiyuan Temple Gongwang under the leadership of Wing Commander Lin Gui Zhongzuo.

In addition to being furious, Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong also rushed to the critical situation. The 1st Guards Wing actually took refuge in Xiyuan Temple Gongwang, which made the strength of Xiyuan Temple Gongwang become stronger. He wanted to take down the palace and rescue Emperor Taisho, which was undoubtedly impossible.

On the one hand, Lieutenant General Tanakashige ordered the rest of the 1st Guards Division to rush to attack the palace and rescue His Majesty the Emperor. On the other hand, he rushed to report to Crown Prince Hirohito.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the 1st Infantry Guards Wing has mutinied, they are stationed in the palace, it will be difficult for us to rescue His Majesty the Emperor." Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong said.

"What? How do you control the troops? Why did even the 1st Guards Infantry Wing betray? Crown Prince Hirohito was furious. The 1st Guards Infantry Wing, that is the absolute elite of the Japanese infantry! It has always been the most reliable weapon of the royal family.

Lieutenant General Tian Zhongzhong did not say a word, and it was obvious that he did not expect such a thing to happen.

At this time, an officer of the 1st Guards Division came in and reported: "General, the 4th Guards Infantry Wing has disobeyed our orders and is attacking the Koshiya instead of stopping the Shina. ”

"What? Did even the 4th Guards Infantry Wing defect? Tian Zhongzhong is heavy, how do you bring the soldiers? Crown Prince Hirohito was shocked and angry.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Yuegu is already in danger. The people of China are constantly marching towards the valley, and it will be difficult for us to resist. Now the 1st and 4th Guards Infantry Wings have betrayed again. We have to get out of here quickly. Otherwise, we won't be able to leave. Yasuya Uchida said.

"However, in that case, His Majesty the Emperor will fall into the hands of the Shina people." Crown Prince Hirohito hesitated.

"Your Highness, I can't manage so much now. Even if the people of China caught His Majesty, they would not dare to do anything to His Majesty. Otherwise, tens of millions of people throughout Japan would rise up against the Shina people. Tatsuo Yamamoto also said.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, let's leave the valley immediately and rush to the north of Honshu Island as soon as possible. If it's late, we'll be too late. U.S. Ambassador Davidson also said.

Crown Prince Hirohito hesitated, but finally nodded. (To be continued.) )