Chapter 991: Betrayal (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Koshigaya, the temporary residence of Crown Prince Hirohito. After deciding to leave Japan and go to the United States, Crown Prince Hirohito began to prepare. Ministers loyal to the royal family, guards, and a large amount of gold and silver treasures had to be brought to the United States. In this way, they will have the capital to form a government-in-exile in the United States. Otherwise, if there is no money and no people, and it is completely dependent on the support of the Americans, it will be impossible at all. Americans wouldn't be so kind. In addition, it is possible to avoid becoming a puppet of the Americans altogether.
"Your Royal Highness the Prince, you are going to have a total of one hundred and twenty people? And take away a hundred tons of supplies? How is this possible? U.S. Ambassador to Japan Davidson exclaimed.
"Your Excellency, is there anything wrong with this?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked.
"Your Royal Highness the Prince, Japan's coastal waters are completely under the blockade of the Chinese Navy, and it is impossible for us to take you away from Japan with warships or other ships. We will only send you to the Aleutian Islands by submarine. A submarine can only carry a dozen or so people at most. We took up to 20 people during this operation. As for those supplies, I suggest you better store them in Japan. Davidson said.
Crown Prince Hirohito's face suddenly turned ugly, only twenty people can go to the United States, what is the use? Besides, who should go to the United States and who should stay? This will definitely cause strong resentment from others.
"Your Excellency, Ambassador, can't you send more submarines?" Crown Prince Hirohito asked.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Aleutian Islands are not close to Japan, and you need to use large ocean-going submarines. The US Navy is in the Pacific Ocean, and there are not many ocean-going submarines in the first place. In addition, if too many submarines are dispatched, it will definitely attract the attention of the Chinese. When the time comes, as soon as the Chinese Navy strengthens the blockade, it will be troublesome. Ambassador Davidson said.
Crown Prince Hirohito hesitated, but nodded. Now, he has no other way, and he has to do whatever the Americans say. Otherwise, the consequences will be very serious.
After Ambassador Davidson left, Crown Prince Hirohito thought about who to take with him to the United States. He and Emperor Taisho, as well as their wives, these must be taken away. As for the brothers, there was no need to take them away. If they are brought to the United States, they will compete with him for power, so let them stay in Japan. In addition, Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida, Shinroku Ishimoto of Land Minister, and Tatsuo Yamamoto of Tibetan Minister need to go to the United States. Bring a few more loyal and reliable guards, and that's pretty much it. As for the others, they can only give up for the time being.
Although, fleeing Japan made Crown Prince Hirohito very depressed. He did not know if the promises of the Americans and the British would be fulfilled, and whether he would have a chance to return to Japan. However, now he has no other choice. The Japanese army was defeated on the battlefield by the Chinese* army. He was unwilling to submit to China. Therefore, leaving Japan, going to the United States to form a government-in-exile, looking for a chance to make a comeback, became his only chance.
"Damn the Shina people, you have now defeated Japan. However, one day in the future, I will definitely return to Japan. Hirohito secretly made up his mind.
It's just that what Crown Prince Hirohito doesn't know is that after leaving Japan this time, he will never have a chance to come back. Because, in the future war, the Chinese Empire will be the victor. And Crown Prince Hirohito, who was on the wrong side, ended up with nothing more than a glass of poisoned wine. As the emperor of Japan, he didn't even have the courage to cut his stomach.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, something is wrong. The Chinese sent an army and were attacking the Koshigaku. Lu Xiang Shi Ben said anxiously. Koshigaya is not very far from Tokyo, and if the Chinese* army attacks with all its might, it will soon be able to fight here. When the time comes, they will not even be able to save their lives if they go to the United States.
"What? How did the people of China know that we were in the valley? Crown Prince Hirohito was shocked.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, there is no time to say this now. We have to get out of the valley right away. Otherwise, the 1st Guards Division would definitely not be able to withstand the attack of the Shina people. Shiroku Ishimoto said.
"Good! Someone, go and inform the American ambassador at once that we are leaving early. In addition, contact the foreign minister and the Tibetan minister, and we will leave immediately. Shi Benqing, you go to the palace and bring His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Empress, and you must ensure their safety. Crown Prince Hirohito said.
"Hi, His Royal Highness the Prince." Shimoto Shinroku nodded and immediately took people to the palace.
At this moment, another scene is being staged in the palace. Saionji Kobo and Hara Kei are meeting with Emperor Taisho. They tried to dissuade Emperor Taisho from going to the United States. If Emperor Taisho is willing to abandon this impractical approach, they can hand over Emperor Taisho to the Chinese side, thus making a great contribution and better protecting Japan.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, the current situation of the war is becoming more and more unfavorable for Japan. Facts have proven that we are not China's opponent at all. Therefore, please also ask Your Majesty to issue an order for the warriors to lay down their weapons and stop the war. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang pleaded.
Emperor Taisho's face was full of anger, although his head did not turn so fast, but his hatred of the Chinese Empire was not at all. His father, Emperor Meiji, was angry to death because Japan was defeated by China. Therefore, Emperor Taisho has always regarded the Chinese Empire as his father's enemy.
"Xiyuan Siqing, how can you say such a thing? Shina was the greatest enemy of the Great Japanese Empire, so how could we lay down our arms and stop fighting them? Emperor Taisho said angrily.
"Your Majesty, we have to think about the fate of all Japanese people! If the war continues, more Japanese will die. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang persuaded him.
"They are all subjects of the Great Japanese Empire, and it is their honor and obligation to sacrifice their lives for the Great Japanese Empire." Emperor Taisho said arrogantly.
Saionji Gongwang was speechless for a moment, Emperor Taisho clearly didn't care about the life and death of ordinary Japanese! In the eyes of Emperor Taisho, those Japanese were nothing more than tools and cannon fodder.
"Xiyuan Siqing, you go back. Our battle with the Chinese will not end like this. Even if we are defeated by the Shina this time. However, we will continue to fight against the Chinese until we finally defeat the Chinese people. "Emperor Taisho was very resolute.
However, it was precisely because of his resoluteness that Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and Yuan Jing were even more disappointed in him. They had indeed been loyal to the emperor before. However, their allegiance now has become that of the Japanese people. Compared to the emperor, the Japanese people represent the future of Japan.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, are you planning to leave Japan and go to the United States?" Saionji Gongwang asked.
"You, how do you know?" Emperor Taisho was stunned.
"Your Majesty, give up this unrealistic fantasy. If you leave Japan, you will no longer be an emperor. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.
"Presumptuous! If I stay in Japan, those Shina people will definitely kill me. Emperor Taisho shook his head.
"Xiyuan Siqing, I went to the United States to better lead the Japanese people to fight against the Chinese people. Only in this way will we be able to finally defeat the Chinese people. Emperor Taisho said stubbornly.
"But that's going to kill more Japanese." Saionji Gongwang emphasized.
"For the sake of the victory of the Great Japanese Empire, even if they die, it will be worth it." Emperor Taisho said coldly.
At this time, the chief of the guard, Naotoshi Hasegawa, walked in and whispered a few words in the ear of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hara Kei. Yuan Jing immediately whispered to the public hope of Xiyuan Temple.
Saionji nodded, and Hasegawa Naomin retreated.
"See Your Majesty." Lu Xiang Ishimoto Shinroku walked in, and after seeing Gongwang and Yuan Jing of Xiyuan Temple, he looked a little surprised. However, the situation is urgent, and he can't care so much.
"Your Majesty, the people of China are marching towards the valley, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asks you and the Empress to go over immediately. We need to leave early. Shiroku Ishimoto said.
"Nani? Did the people of China march to the valley? Okay, let's go. "Emperor Taisho is also in a hurry.
"No, you can't go there, stay all." Saionji Gongwang stood up.
"What are you talking about? How can you stop Your Majesty? This is a great rebellion. Shiroku Ishimoto scolded.
"Hasegawa, keep Your Majesty safe." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said coldly.
"Hey, Senator." Naomin Hasegawa nodded.
Subsequently, more than a dozen palace guards rushed in and surrounded Shiroku Ishimoto and Emperor Taisho, each of them holding pistols in their hands, and the muzzles of black holes were aimed at Shiroku Ishimoto and Emperor Taisho.
"Yaga! Saionji Gongwang, Hara Kei, Hasegawa Naotoshi, what are you doing here? Do you want to be detrimental to His Majesty the Emperor? You are simply traitors to the Great Japanese Empire! "Shimoto Shin's six furies.
Emperor Taisho was also trembling with anger, he didn't expect that the Saionji Gong hoped that they would dare to do this. You know, he's the Emperor! In Japan, he is a god-like being. Now, those guys dared to point a gun at him, which was something he had never thought of at all.
"You, do you want to betray me, betray the Great Japanese Empire?" Emperor Taisho stared angrily at Saionji Gongwang and the others.
"Your Majesty, please forgive us. We are doing this for the sake of the entire Japanese people. A trace of guilt flashed in the eyes of the Duke of Xiyuan Temple. (To be continued.) )