Akasaka left the palace, and the imperial meeting had ended, but Crown Prince Hirohito still looked a little anxious. Although, the top brass of the Japanese Army seemed to be confident one by one, as if they were really sure of defeating the Chinese* army. However, in fact, Hirohito knows that those guys actually have no bottom in their hearts. The reason why they are so tough is simply because they want to ensure their own interests. After all, those guys are in power. If Japan is defeated by the Chinese* army, then they will not only lose these benefits, but if they do not do well, their own lives will be threatened. This makes these guys have to bite the bullet and continue to carry on the war. As for the impact this will have on Japan, they don't care. And this also made Hirohito a little dissatisfied. He is the future emperor of Japan, and he does not want to become the king of the country.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, Lord Xiyuan Temple asks to see you." It was at this time that the court attendant reported.

"Xiyuan Temple Gongwang? What is he here for? Hirohito frowned. Although Saionji Gongwang is one of the elders of Japan, he is still the most influential one among the remaining patriarchs. However, it was only at a time when Japan was in its current predicament that the Army really took control of the country. The elders of the older generation, like Xiyuan Temple Gongwang, have already ******** one by one.

Now, all the veterans of Japan have passed away. The rest are only three people, Saionji Gongwang, Yamamoto Gonbei and Togo Heihachiro. This is also the reason why the number of Japanese veterans in this time and space is relatively large. In another time and space, Gonbei Yamamoto and Heihachiro Togo were not able to become veterans at all. However, when the strength of the Japanese Navy was lost, the two veterans Gonbei Yamamoto and Heihachiro Togo had actually become decorations long ago. Finish. Their influence in Japan is even less than that of Saionji Gongwang, who has been deeply involved in politics for a long time.

"Let him go to the study, I'll be right over." Crown Prince Hirohito commanded.

"Hi, His Royal Highness the Prince." The waiter nodded, saluted, and bowed respectfully.

Saionji Kotoshi is undoubtedly an outstanding politician in Japanese political circles. He was a protégé of Hirobumi Ito. And Hirobumi Ito was the first prime minister of Japan. After Ito's death, he can be regarded as inheriting the mantle of Ito Hirobumi. However, when Youpeng was still alive in Shan County, the public hope of Xiyuan Temple was completely suppressed. Now, the county has a friend who has passed away, and the veterans of the army faction have passed away one by one. In Japanese politics, Saionji Konobo has undoubtedly become the most qualified person. Even the current Prime Minister, Masatakeshi Terauchi. None of them can compare to him. However, in another time and space, Masaki Terauchi had already hung up. However, in this time and space, being the prime minister for many years has made Terauchi Masashi live longer, which may be the impact of history that has changed.

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The prince of Saionji Temple respectfully saluted Crown Prince Hirohito.

"Encouragement, please take a seat. Xiyuan Temple. Crown Prince Hirohito said with a smile. He is also very respectful of the public prestige of Xiyuan Temple.

"Thanks. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. After saluting, the Xiyuan Temple Gongwang sat down.

"Xiyuan Siqing, what are you here today?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked straight to the point. He was very tired after the Imperial Meeting, and wanted to take a good rest, and didn't want to waste time with Xiyuan Temple Gongwang anymore.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The current Great Japanese Empire has reached the most critical juncture. Although the army insisted on fighting the people of China to the end. However, the army, which had suffered heavy losses, actually did not have much strength to defeat the Chinese at all. If we continue to fight, we will destroy the whole of Japan. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said solemnly. For the army to insist on fighting to the end. He strongly disagreed.

Crown Prince Hirohito frowned, and then said, "Even if we want to ask for peace, the Shina people will not agree." At the beginning of the war, after the defeat of the navy, we expressed our intention to the people of China to ask for peace. However, the people of China did not hesitate to reject us. They have only one condition, which is to ask us to surrender to them unconditionally. If we do surrender unconditionally, will we not be left to their slaughter? We will never be able to agree to such conditions. If they agreed, the Japanese Empire would cease to exist. ”

Saionji nodded, he also knew that Crown Prince Hirohito would never agree to surrender unconditionally.

"Your Highness, judging from the current situation, if we want to defeat the people of China and keep Japan, our hope will be very slim. Your Highness shouldn't object to this, right? Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

Crown Prince Hirohito nodded, although he didn't want to admit it, but, the reality is like this.

"If we can't defeat the Shina people, when the Shina people defeat us and occupy all of Japan, the Japanese Empire will cease to exist." Saionji Gongwang continued.

Crown Prince Hirohito nodded again, he knew that what Saionji Gongwang said was the truth. Once the troops of the Chinese Empire occupied all of Japan, the Japanese Empire would cease to exist.

"Xiyuan Siqing, do you have a way to save Japan?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked. He knew that since Xiyuan Temple Gongwang took the initiative to mention this issue, then it must be that Xiyuan Temple Gongwang had a way to save Japan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have talked so much nonsense.

"Your Highness, the minister has a way, maybe he can save Japan. However, whether it can be done in the end, the minister does not dare to guarantee. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said. He didn't want to see Japan perish like this, so he took the initiative to meet Crown Prince Hirohito.

"Xiyuan Siqing, please speak." Crown Prince Hirohito was immediately in good spirits. It would be great if Japan's dilemma could be solved. In this way, he would not have to worry about being afraid that Japan would be destroyed by the Chinese Empire.

"Your Highness, after we are defeated by the Chinese Empire, they will definitely let us cede the land and pay compensation. It's almost unavoidable. The conditions of the people of China must be very harsh. We need to be prepared for this. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"The people of China have always been greedy, and we have long learned this. However, as long as they are willing to negotiate peace, and are willing to put forward conditions, this is hope. If we can keep Japan, even if it costs a lot, it will be acceptable. Crown Prince Hirohito said.

Although, that would have cost Japan a lot. However, it is possible to keep the country alive. And the rule of the royal family can also last for a long time. As for the hardships of the people, he didn't care at all.

"Your Highness, the people of China have begun to re-establish their vassal system, and the kingdoms of Korea, the Ryukyus, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait have become vassal states of the people. It is foreseeable that as the national strength of China becomes stronger and stronger, more countries will become vassal states of China in the future. If we can become a vassal state of China, then Japan will be able to survive for a long time. In this way, China will not be excessively exploitative and oppressive to us. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"What? How can this be done to become a vassal state of the Chinese people? Crown Prince Hirohito jumped up like a cat that had been stepped on by its tail. If it becomes a vassal state of China, wouldn't that make Japan worship China as its main lord? Although, in the past thousand years of history, the Japanese have been dominated by China more than once. However, in modern times, the rise of Japan and the almost complete defeat and enslavement of China made them completely forget that period of history. Now, they are being made vassal states of China, which is undoubtedly unacceptable to them.

"Your Highness, this is the only way to save Japan. We can only become a vassal state of China and let China see the sincerity of our loyalty. There is a chance that China will let us go. Otherwise, the people of China will not stop their war against us. Once we are finally defeated by the Shina on the battlefield, it will be impossible for us to become a vassal state of the Shina people. Only then will Japan really be destroyed. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang persuaded him.

Crown Prince Hirohito looked furious, even though he knew that this might really be the only way to save Japan. However, this is really difficult for him to accept.

"Is there any other way?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked.

Xiyuan Temple Gongwang shook his head, apart from this method, he really couldn't think of any other way.

"Let's get our people in touch with the Chinese people, and if they are willing to end the war, we are willing to compensate them for their losses. Whatever compensation conditions they propose, we can negotiate. However, if you become a vassal state of the Shina people, then forget it. Crown Prince Hirohito said.

The vassal states of the Chinese Empire, economically, politically, militarily, and diplomatically, were completely controlled by the Chinese Empire. It's like being reduced to a puppet state. Crown Prince Hirohito did not want Japan to become such a country in any way. Although this time Japan was defeated again, and it may even be destroyed. However, he was not willing to fail like this. He hopes that one day, Japan will have a chance to turn around. If it becomes a vassal state of the Chinese Empire, it will never have a chance again. Therefore, Crown Prince Hirohito is absolutely unwilling to let Japan go that far.

"Hey! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang nodded. He has already expressed his proposal. If Crown Prince Hirohito doesn't accept it, then he won't have a choice. However, he was also a little disappointed in Crown Prince Hirohito's choice. Crown Prince Hirohito's ambitions may ruin the whole of Japan! (To be continued.) )

PS: The thirty-third watch, brothers, are there still monthly passes and rewards?