Koshigaya, the temporary residence of Emperor Taisho. After the meeting between the British and American ambassadors, Crown Prince Hirohito rushed to meet with Emperor Taisho. Although, Emperor Taisho was in poor health during this time, and state affairs were handled by Crown Prince Hirohito. But, after all, he is the emperor of Japan. If you want to abandon Japan and go into exile in the United States, you must also get the approval of Emperor Taisho.

"Father, our army has been defeated by the Shina people in Tokyo again. Both the Imperial Palace and the Akasaka Imperial Palace were destroyed by the naval guns of the Shina. Our army, with heavy losses, is now only struggling to hold on, and it is only a matter of time before it is defeated by the Chinese people. Crown Prince Hirohito's face was sad. I don't know if it's for the sake of the dead troops and people, or for the fate of Japan.

"Hirohito, we are the descendants of Amaterasu, and we will not be defeated by the Shina people. Even if it is a temporary failure, one day, we will trample the people under our feet. Emperor Taisho said confidently. However, what makes people very suspicious is, where does his faith come from?

"Father, the Americans and the British all think that this time, we will not be able to defeat the Chinese people. The strength of the people of China is too strong, and they have risen. We will be destroyed by them. According to the information received by the Americans and the British, after the destruction of Japan, the Japanese imperial family will be eliminated in order to facilitate the control of Japan. Crown Prince Hirohito said.

"What?" Emperor Taisho was stunned for a moment, and a trace of fear clearly flashed in his eyes. Although, he is not very flexible in his mind, and he will do something unthinkable at any time. However, that doesn't mean he's a fool.

"Father, this time Japan is doomed. But we can't just leave it at that. We need to keep the seeds for Japan. In the future, we will defeat the people of China and rebuild Japan. So, I think we should abandon Japan and go to the United States at this time. The Americans, in order to confront the Chinese people, will fully support us. When the Americans defeat the Shina in the future, they will fully support our restoration of the country. Crown Prince Hirohito said.

"To the United States?" Emperor Taisho was stunned. The expression on his face was tangled. On the one hand, he was afraid of death, afraid that after China destroyed Japan, he would kill him and eradicate the Japanese imperial family. On the other hand, he is worried that after he goes to the United States, he may not live to the day when the United States defeats China. His own body knows that it is getting worse and worse now.

"Father, going to the United States is our only chance. If we stay, they will surely kill us once the Shina people catch us. Only by going to the United States can we have a glimmer of life. The United States is the most industrially powerful country in the world, and Britain, despite its decline, is still the leader of the Western world. In future wars, the Shina people will certainly not be their opponents. When the time comes, we will soon be able to return to Japan and rebuild our country. For the sake of the Japanese Empire, we must now make a decision. Emperor Taisho said.

"Hirohito, go and consult with the ministers first. If they say yes, then I don't have a problem with that. Emperor Taisho finally said.

"Yes, Father." Crown Prince Hirohito nodded. Since Emperor Taisho did not object, then this matter can be regarded as done.

Next, Hirohito summoned Minister of Internal Affairs Hara Kei, Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida, Minister of Finance Tatsuo Yamamoto, Minister of the Navy Yatsuro Yashiro, and others, who had fled from Tokyo to Koshigaya, and asked for their opinions. Although, Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi and Army Ishimoto Shinroku are still in Tokyo. However, Crown Prince Hirohito no longer wanted to consult them. Those guys in the army are all stubborn people, and they only know how to fight with the Chinese* army all day long. If they knew that the imperial family wanted to flee Japan, they would definitely oppose it.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this war is not over yet. However, from the current point of view, the Great Japanese Empire has no hope of victory. Do you have any suggestions for the Empire of Japan to survive this crisis? Crown Prince Hirohito asked.

The Japanese ministers attending the meeting drooped their heads one by one, like eggplants that had been beaten by frost. The current situation is already a desperate situation for Japan. They have almost no chance of turning over. The military strength of the Chinese Empire was already stronger than that of Japan, and soon after the start of this war, Japan experienced a major earthquake, which caused huge losses to Japan, making Japan completely disadvantageous in the war. It can be said that Japan's loss of this war is simply inevitable.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, defeat is inevitable. Perhaps we should find a way to make peace with the people of China. Interior Minister Hara Kei suggested. Now that it has been defeated, if it continues to hold on, it will only make Japan pay a greater price. Rather than this, it is better to sue for peace, which can also allow Japan to suffer less losses and fewer deaths.

"Summation? The people of China will not agree to make peace with us. They want to destroy Japan, to destroy Japan completely. In this way, they will be able to compete with Britain and the United States for world hegemony without worries. Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida said.

"What if we submit to the people of China and become their vassals? This may make the people of China let us go. Yuan Kei continued. As a member of the Constitutional Political Friendship Association, Hara Kei's political philosophy is not much different from that of Saionji Gongwang.

"Impossible! It was absolutely impossible for the Great Japanese Empire to become a vassal state of the Shina people. Crown Prince Hirohito immediately objected. He was very much in favor of surrendering to China, and the reason why he was willing to leave Japan and go to the United States was because he wanted to make a comeback one day, defeat China, and re-enslave China. If you surrender to China, then nothing will be possible. In addition, it is still unknown how the Chinese will treat the Japanese imperial family, and he does not want to take such a risk.

Yuan Jing immediately fell silent. He knew that if he continued to make this suggestion, it would make Crown Prince Hirohito even angrier.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the British and the Americans, what is their opinion?" Yasuya Uchida asked.

"The British and Americans offered to leave Japan and go into exile in the United States. They will give us full support in establishing a government-in-exile and recruiting troops from among Japanese Americans. When we defeat the people of China in the future, we will restore the country. In the future, we will not only be able to obtain a large piece of land in China, but also a large amount of compensation in the war reparations. Crown Prince Hirohito said.

When several ministers heard Crown Prince Hirohito say this, they immediately knew that Crown Prince Hirohito had already made a choice. For the exile in the United States, these ministers are a little reluctant in their hearts. However, they also know that there is no way around it. After all, if they continue to stay in Japan, they will lose their lives. As Japan's minister, he is the group of people who advocate opposing China. After the destruction of Japan by China, will there be a good life for them?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I think this is something to consider. We have lost this battle. If you continue to stay, the general's life will be in danger. The safety of the royal family is the most important. So, going to the United States to form a government-in-exile is the best option. Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida first expressed his support.

Subsequently, Tibetan Prime Minister Tatsuo Yamamoto and Sea Minister Yashiro Rokuro also supported going to the United States. After all, in this way, their lives can be saved. Only Hara objected. However, his opposition had no effect. The Minister of the Interior is not one of the five ministers of the Japanese cabinet, and there is naturally a big gap in power compared with the five ministers.

"In that case, then, Uchida, you are responsible for liaising with the Americans. We need to get out of here before the battle for Tokyo is over. Crown Prince Hirohito said. If the Chinese* army had taken Tokyo and they had left, it would probably not have been so easy.

"Hi, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Yasuya Uchida nodded.

At the end of the meeting, the ministers who were in favor of leaving Japan and were in exile in the United States left happily. Originally, they were still worried about how China would deal with Japan after it was destroyed by China. However, if you can go to the United States, then all the problems will be solved. With their family business, as long as they can escape to the United States and live the rest of their lives comfortably, there is no problem at all.

Hara was dissatisfied with Crown Prince Hirohito's abandonment of Japan and his flight to the United States. In his opinion, as the crown prince of Japan, the regent when Emperor Taisho was unable to handle the government should be considered for the fate of Japan and the future of all Japanese people. However, Crown Prince Hirohito wanted to flee, which was undoubtedly to abandon the Japanese people. As for the future, waiting for Britain and the United States to defeat China before returning to China is nothing more than delusional. Yuan Jing and others believe that China's strength is too strong. A huge territorial area, a huge population, coupled with great industrial and military power. Even countries such as Britain and the United States may not be able to defeat China. Britain and the United States encouraged Crown Prince Hirohito to go to the United States, but they only wanted to use him.

After Yuan Kei left the palace, he immediately went to the temporary residence of the Saionji Gongwang in Koshigaya to consult with him.

"Humph! They are all a bunch of cowards who know to run away when they encounter difficulties. They simply don't deserve to continue to lead Japan. The public of Xiyuan Temple was furious. Previously, he proposed to Crown Prince Hirohito that he could submit to China and become a vassal state of China in exchange for China to stop the war. However, he was rejected by Crown Prince Hirohito. This made him very disappointed with Crown Prince Hirohito's approach. Unexpectedly, now Crown Prince Hirohito actually wants to leave Japan and go into exile in the United States, which makes him even more disappointed. (To be continued.) )