Late at night on February 14, 1940) was a sleepless night for most of the powerful figures in the Japanese Empire. Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe, Minister of Land Nagata Tetsuyama, and Minister of the Sea Shigetaro Shirataro Shimada were in the officers' lounge of the battleship Asahi bound for Hawaii, discussing how to persuade Emperor Hirohito to back down, but they did not come up with a solution until late at night. Emperor Hirohito himself, on the Nagato, another battleship bound for Hawaii, could not sleep all night, meeting with his important ministers to discuss the defense of the homeland and the strategy and tactics of the resistance movement after the fall of the homeland. Foreign Minister Shigetoku Togo, one of the few figures in the Japanese cabinet who remained in Tokyo, spent the night in the Russian embassy in Tokyo, holding secret talks with the next prime minister of the Japanese Empire, Kita Kazuki, and with the Chinese representative, Yoshiko Kawashima. It seems that Togo Shigetoku has made up his mind to join the peace movement.

Once served as the prime minister of Japan and an old friend of the Chinese reactionaries, the old immortal "ghost fox" Inu Yangyi, drank with another old guy Toushan Man on this night, and the two old foxes were in a very bad mood, and after drinking, they began to draw circles and curse the Chinese reactionaries...... However, after the curse is over, they still have the cheekiness to participate in the construction of a new order in East Asia. In any case, these two old faces still have some role to play in some of China's outdated politicians.

An emergency meeting of the Japanese Defense Forces Headquarters in the Sumida River area outside Tokyo was held all night. The news that the Chinese Grand Fleet is approaching Japan. It was confirmed by the "fishing boat" sent by Kyushu again! Spies lurking in Taiwan also reported. Chiang J-shi, commander of China's Japanese Front, also held a pledge meeting in Taipei this morning and delivered a long speech on "Liberating Japan and Establishing a New Order in East Asia." All indications indicate that the landing of the squadron is imminent. But Japan's homeland defense is not ready!

Most of the elite of the 6 million army were either waiting to die in Korea or were defeated in Australia, and the Japanese Philippines, the Japanese East Indies, Hawaii, Panama and other places also had more than 100,000 or 200,000 army units, and the remaining more than 2 million were the main force defending the Japanese mainland. There were quite a few of them, but except for the 1st Division, the Guards Division, and the 4th Division, which were also planned to be transported to Hawaii, the other units were all improvised "rifle divisions." Basically there are no heavy weapons, even the most basic rifles can not be made for each person, how can such a force resist the Chinese armed to the teeth?

At the end of the battle meeting, it simply became a grievance meeting. The staff officers of the headquarters of the Native Defense Army are all complaining that the military headquarters has abandoned them and abandoned Japan! However, Prince Zaihito of the Kanin Palace and King Morimasa of the Rihongu Palace could not say that the weapons and equipment and elite troops in Japan were transported to the "New Japan State" in batches under their auspices. Now it's self-inflicted.

As for the rest of the Japanese elites who are still stranded in Tokyo, they are either packing up and preparing to flee by boat tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, or they are secretly in contact with the Japanese Kuomintang or the Comrades for the Restoration, intending to accept false positions and seek a place in the new Japanese order in the future.

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Even in the upper echelons of Japan, there is a lot of thought. At the same time, each is looking for a way out. In the barracks of the 3rd and 4th Wings of the Yoyogi Barracks in downtown Tokyo, there was a tense atmosphere of impending war. Boxes of ammunition were taken out of the armory and sent to the barracks to begin dispensing, and each soldier silently took 10 rounds and pressed them into the rifle magazines. They have also received a gold settlement fee of one or two gold, and the news that His Majesty the Emperor was kidnapped by national thieves to Hawaii has also been learned through the mouths of their respective squadron leaders, and they don't need to think about what to do next, in short, they can save the Japanese Empire by obeying the orders from above! And those squadron leaders, squad leaders, and military officers were all fully armed at this time, holding their sabers tightly in their hands and guarding the doors of their respective barracks, not allowing any soldier to leave without permission before the incident!

Almost all the squadrons of the two wings belonging to the 1st Division were involved in the incident. Nearly half of the 1st and 2nd Wings stationed in Yokohama were controlled by the Restoration Comrades Association. As for the brigade commanders, division commanders, and chiefs of staff of the First Division, they also stayed in the dormitories of their respective barracks very interestingly this night, sleeping with the comfort women in their arms...... They don't need to do anything, they just don't do anything. When the matter is completed, there will always be their seats in the Ministry of War and the General Staff Headquarters.

And the situation with the Guards Division, another unit stationed near Tokyo, was a little more complicated. The 1st and 2nd Guards had already left Japan with Emperor Hirohito. Now stationed around the palace are the 3rd Guards and 4th Guards Wings, and there are also several squadron leaders in these two wings who have been moved by the Restoration Comrades. However, most of the squadrons did not take part in the move. In addition, the current division commander of the Guards Division, Shojiro Iida, was one of the few isolated elements among the high-ranking generals of the Japanese army, and otherwise, with his father of the baron lieutenant general, he would not have become a lieutenant general until he was fifty-one years old. For such an unsociable fellow, the people of the Restoration Comrades Association were not sure to convince him, so they did not contact him at all. And this unsociable Iida seems to have heard some rumors, and he slept in the barracks of the Guards Division tonight. When part of the squadrons of the 3rd and 4th Guards Wings received orders from the Comrades of the Restoration, they left the barracks and began to assemble in the playground. Shojiro Iida was awakened by the movement outside the window, and realized at the first time that the rumors of the mutiny were true!

He immediately hung up the phone at the headquarters of the General Defense Army on the outskirts of Tokyo, but the telephone line had already been cut. When he shouted to the heralds, ready to gather the officers who were still loyal to the emperor to maintain order. The door was kicked open, and it was the officers and men of the Guards Division who were loaded with guns and ammunition, led by Awahara Hideyasu Nakasa, the captain of the First Brigade of the 3rd Guards Wing.

"Awaara-kun. What do you want! You know that such an act is a violation of military law. Contrary to the honor of the military? The disheveled Lieutenant General Shojiro Iida had just issued a question. Awahara Xiuan raised his snowy saber and shouted, "Heavenly punishment! "And then it's a slash! This is how the 2.15 Mutiny in Japan, which shocked the world, began!

At this time, in the Daiyomu barracks, the old lieutenant general Lin Xianzhi and several major generals who pretended to be confused had been placed under house arrest very politely. The nearly 7,000 infantry of the two wings are now in the hands of Teru Ando and Nishida Shuishaosa!

Thousands of Japanese officers and soldiers lined up neatly on Yoyogi's large playground, all with white towels tied to their right arms as identification marks. Teizo Ando and Shinshida stood at the front of the queue. Teru Ando said in three voices: "The Showa Restoration has begun!" The squadrons began to act according to the plan and must resolutely complete the task! Tonight we will fight the national thieves and overthrow the reactionary government, and the new Japan will be in our hands in the future! Right now...... Let's get started! ”

With Teruzo Ando's order, thousands of Japanese infantrymen ran out of Yoyogi's large playground under the leadership of their respective officers in squadrons, and marched towards various important targets in Tokyo! Soon the sound of rifles was heard all over Tokyo. First around the palace. Then there was the vicinity of Kasumigaseki again, and in the blink of an eye, the whole of Tokyo was filled with gunshots like fried beans.

A stray bullet pierced the night sky and swept across the sky as if it had suddenly exploded into fireworks. Standing on the roof of the headquarters of the Sumida River Home Defense Headquarters on the outskirts of Tokyo. Prince Zaihito of the Kanin Palace and King Morimasa of Rimoto Palace saw such a scene! There was still the sound of ping-pong gunfire faintly in my ears.

"It's the other way around! It's the other way around! These national thieves actually did such a thing! "The elderly Prince Zairen of the Xianyuan Palace has seen the world in the end, and as soon as he saw such a scene, he knew that someone had rebelled!

King Morimasa Rihonnomiya, who had been a vase all his life, jumped up after him and shouted at Toshiro Kohata, the chief of staff standing behind him, "Kohata-kun, Kohata-kun!" Hurry up and call the commander of the Guards Division, Shojiro Iida, and the commander of the 1st Division, Lin Xianyuki! If they want to mobilize troops to quell the chaos, the Shina people will soon invade, and they can't let Tokyo be in chaos at this time! ”

Toshiro Obata let out a high sigh and turned around to give an order, but was stopped by Prince Zaihito of the Idle Palace: "Kohata-kun, you don't have to go." It's too late! If Iida-kun and Hayashi-kun can still master the troops now...... The situation in Tokyo will not be like that. The old prince's face was gloomy and a little frightening, he took a breath and ordered: "Let all the captains and squadron leaders of the headquarters guard brigade gather in the conference room, I have something to say to them!" ”

"Hay!" Obata's face was also pale, he had been busy making all kinds of unrealistic decisive battle plans during this time, and he didn't know anything about such a change! He saluted the two princes and hurried away. On the roof of the headquarters, only two people remained, Kanin Palace and Rihongu.

"Prince Jaehion, look at this......"

Libengong is actually a guy who has no opinions, and now he is even more of a six-god master, the muscles on his face are twitching slightly, and his eyes are looking at Xianyuan Palace. Just wait for his old man to come up with an idea.

Kanin Palace stared at the burning downtown area of Tokyo in the distance, and only sighed for a while, and said in a low voice: "Rihongu, who can be the emperor in Japan now?" ”

Rimotogong gasped, but still stabilized his voice: "Your Highness." What do you mean ......"

Xianyuan Palace smiled coldly and turned his head to look at Rimoto Palace: "Even if these national thieves can control Tokyo. I don't dare to change the national system of Japan! Japan is not a Shinna, and the descendants of our Emperor Jimmu have ruled Japan for more than 2,500 years...... The Emperor has long been a god in the hearts of the Japanese people! Therefore, these thieves also need an emperor to stabilize the situation, and the position of emperor is not for everyone to sit on! Rihongu, do you understand? Who can be the emperor in Japan now? ”

Hearing this, the muscles on Rimoto's face suddenly twitched, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he muttered: "Now that most of the imperial family has left Japan, the best person left to be the emperor is ...... His Majesty's younger brother, Prince Chongren, and...... And your Royal Highness Prince Zaihito, and then ...... That's me. ”

Prince Zaihito glanced at Rimoto Palace coldly: "Do you want to be the emperor?" ”

"Nope! No! No...... How could I do such a rebellious thing! "Rihonnomiya's head shook like a rattle.

Prince Jaein nodded: "I won't do it either." Don't do it even if you die! Now only Prince Chonghito remains. And he's in Tokyo right now! "Speaking of which. Prince Zaihito sighed softly: "The rebels must have controlled him now, and the future of Japan depends on the will of His Highness." ”

At this moment, a rush of footsteps came, and Toshiro Obata ran up panting, and reported loudly: "The two Highnesses, the captain of the guard unit, Ikeda, and the three squadron leaders and nine squad leaders, have all been gathered, and they are all loyal to Your Majesty!" ”

Zairen and Rihongu breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and Prince Zairen said, "Okay, I'll go and say a few words to them, and then I'll go our separate ways." I went to Shizuoka to master the 4th Division. He looked at Rihongu: "You go to the 105th Division in Futian County." We must also have this division in our hands! In this way, as long as His Majesty puts down the rebellion, we will be able to retake Tokyo! ”

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Prince Mikasanomiya Takahito's car drove at high speed through the streets of Tokyo, with a flag of chrysanthemum crest fluttering on it. At only 25 years old, Prince Takahito, who looked like a roe deer, sat in the back seat of the car. Beside him sat a middle-aged man in a crisp suit with a well-trimmed mustache. Prince Takahito just learned that this person was the famous Kita Ikki, and he was also the mastermind behind tonight's coup! He was also the next Prime Minister of the Imperial Japanese Cabinet...... A national thief who ascended to the throne of prime minister by military coup d'état!

And what makes Prince Chongren feel helpless and frustrated is that he himself is about to become a national thief, and the crime is even greater than this North Yihui! Because he is going to be the 125th emperor of the Japanese Empire! By this time, the car was already approaching the Imperial Palace, and the speed of the car slowed down. Chongren saw a large group of army officers and soldiers with white towels tied to their arms surging in the streets. As soon as they saw the chrysanthemum coat of arms on the car, which symbolized the royal family, they stopped and bowed. Seeing this scene, Prince Chongren secretly breathed a sigh of relief. OK. These lawless rebels finally recognized the chrysanthemum coat of arms, and they were also loyal to the emperor, but they were deceived by some careerists. Thinking of this, he glanced at Kita Yihui beside him, and saw that the prime minister-designate's face was already unconcealed with excitement.

Probably discovering Prince Chongren's gaze, Kita Yihui turned his head and nodded slightly at Prince Chong, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, the imperial palace has been controlled by the 'Restoration Scholars', and when the morning dawns, you will ascend the throne there and become the emperor." The fate of the Japanese Empire is in your hands, and you will become an emperor as great as the Meiji Emperor and complete the unfinished business of the Meiji Emperor. ”

"Is Meiji the Great's unfinished business to surrender to the Shina people?" As a lieutenant in the army, Prince Chongren seems to still have a bit of blood (that is, he refused to cut his stomach for fear of pain before being caught), and coldly stabbed Kita Yihui.

Kita Yihui smiled bitterly and sighed: "It was Your Majesty who lost this war, and the people have given everything. The Army and Navy are also fighting with all their might...... But the battle was lost! Speaking of this, he accentuated his tone: "If you lose the battle, you must admit that escaping to Hawaii like Your Majesty will not solve the problem!" Giving in to a victorious China at this time is not surrender. It is to do the duty of a ruler, and only by ending this war can the road to Japan's revival begin! ”

Chongren smiled bitterly: "Revival? …… Do you think the people of China will allow the empire to have a revival one day? If Japan had won this war, would Japan have allowed China to have a revival one day? Mr. Kita, please don't forget that China and Japan are neighbors! Both countries are advanced countries in Asia, and Japan is the only country that can threaten China's domination of Asia! If you are the ruler of China, can you suppress such a country without dying to the death? ”

Bei Yihui looked at Prince Chongren, who was a little excited, and didn't know what to say for a while, although the other party was young and knowledgeable, but what he said was reasonable. But Prince Takahito was still talking to himself: "It's okay to be suppressed by China, it's a big deal to let Japan survive tenaciously in the shadow of China!" But now you have started such a rebellion, do you know what you have done? You are dividing Japan! We in Japan, which was originally a small country, have now been defeated again...... If 70 million people have one heart, the most that can be suppressed is to be suppressed, but if we are divided, then Japan will really perish, and then we will be the sinners of the Japanese nation! ”

"Split? Japan will not be divided! Kita Yihui smiled very confidently: "Didn't His Royal Highness notice that last night's incident went unusually well?" ”

Prince Chonghito was stunned when he heard this, and Kita Yihui leaned into his ear and explained in a low voice: "Actually, this incident, including Prime Minister Konoe, the Minister of the Army and Navy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and some powerful figures in the opposition already knew about it in advance, some of them even participated, and some of them acquiesced...... The only ones who were really kept in the dark were probably the two princes of the General Defense Army and their henchmen, right? Therefore, this incident has a considerable social foundation and represents the will of the entire Japanese upper class, and the situation in Japan will certainly be able to quickly settle down. ”

Prince Chongren's answer was a leisurely sigh and shook his head: "Your Majesty, Mr. Bei, don't underestimate my eldest brother...... With him in Hawaii, there is a banner of resistance for the disgruntled forces in the country, unless His Majesty is willing to back down ......" (to be continued...... rx