As night fell, General Ishiyama, commander of the 1st Army of the Imperial Army, stood outside the headquarters, looking at the smoke-filled Tokyo, with no joy on his face. Although, they have already stormed Tokyo. However, the resistance of the Japanese army was becoming more and more fierce, and the casualties of the Imperial Army were skyrocketing. All of these added a lot of difficulty for the Imperial Army to capture Tokyo and defeat Japan.

"Commander, today's battle damage report." Major General Li Zhenwu, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, personally delivered a report to General Shi Qingshan.

I opened the report and read it carefully. However, Admiral Shi Qingshan's face became more and more ugly.

"****, how can our losses be so big? Those little Japan, one by one, have they become not afraid of death? Admiral Shi Qingshan scolded.

"Commander, although the Japanese army has been wiped out by us a lot. However, they still had a large number of troops in the city of Tokyo. In addition, in urban street fighting, the threat to our armored forces is much greater. The Japanese often used tanks to ambush our tanks and armored vehicles, and even used suicide bombs to kill our tanks and armored vehicles. In today's fighting, two No. 3 tanks, eight No. 2 tanks and five armored vehicles were blown up in the 1st Armoured Brigade. Major General Li Zhenwu said.

"The presence of armored forces has increased the attack power of the Imperial Army a lot. But we can't rely on armoured forces for everything. Before the armoured units entered service, didn't we also defeat the enemy in street battles? Tell the front-line departments not to always wait for the support of armored units. Even without armored forces, it was necessary to defeat the Japanese. Admiral Shi Qingshan commanded.

The Imperial Army has always strengthened its training for street fighting. This has become a specialized training subject for the Imperial Army. In addition, the Imperial Army has also accumulated a lot of experience in street fighting. This makes the level of street fighting in the Imperial Army definitely among the best in the world. The addition of armored forces made the Imperial Army even more combative. Even if the Japanese army had the advantage in terms of strength in the city of Tokyo, it would never be able to withstand the attack of the Imperial Army.

"Where is the 14th Army? When will they be able to commit themselves to the assault on Tokyo? Admiral Shi Qingshan asked. The 14th Army was heading north from Nagoya. Although, they will be blocked by Japanese troops along the way. However, with the main forces of the Japanese army already attracted to Tokyo, there was absolutely no possibility for the Japanese army to be able to stop the attack of the Imperial Army.

"Come on, General Sun will telegraph, and they will be able to reach Tokyo in a week at most. They were met with resistance from the Japanese along the way, and the Japanese took advantage of the terrain to build many fortifications to block our attack. In addition, the transportation conditions were not very good, and at the same time, they were harassed and attacked by many Japanese resistance forces, which seriously slowed down the speed of the troops. Major General Li Zhenwu said.

Admiral Ishiyama nodded, if the 14th Army could arrive, it would be three armies to besiege Tokyo. The Japanese could not resist it. It is even possible that the 1st and 4th armies of the Imperial Army had already taken Tokyo before the 14th Army arrived. Although, the resistance of the Japanese army was strong, but as the casualties increased, it was not so easy for the Japanese to continue to hold on. After all, war can mean a lot of casualties.

"Commander, telegram from the Navy." A staff officer sent a telegram to Admiral Shi Qingshan.

After Admiral Shi Qingshan read the telegram, the smile on his face became even more.

"Very well, the Navy has basically cleared the mines of the Uraga Waterway and Tokyo Bay. Tomorrow, the warships of the Imperial Navy will enter Tokyo Bay. When the time comes, we will be able to shell Tokyo directly with naval guns. I would like to see if little Japan is strong in its resistance or if our naval guns are stronger. Admiral Shi Qingshan said with a smile. If the navy can provide artillery support, then many problems can be solved. The navy's large-caliber naval guns were very powerful and could crush the resistance of the Japanese army.

"This is a good feeling, if the place that the Japanese army is focusing on defense, if it is heavily shelled by the naval guns of the Imperial Navy, the final result will inevitably be destroyed. When the time comes, we will be able to easily capture these places. Major General Li Zhenwu said.

"However, with the heavy artillery fire of the navy, I am afraid that the whole of Tokyo will be in ruins." Major General Li Zhenwu hesitated. After all, the empire launched this war to overthrow the Japanese regime and establish a pro-Chinese government under Chinese control. If Tokyo were to be blown into ruins, it would undoubtedly cost a lot of money to rebuild.

"It's none of our business. We are responsible for the destruction, for the destruction of little Japan. As for the reconstruction in the future, it is better to leave it to the government guys to have a headache. Admiral Shi Qingshan said.

The next day, three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships and five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships of the Imperial Navy, entered the Heitonkin Bay and, less than five kilometers from the coast, began to tilt shells towards Tokyo. The eight capital ships opened fire with all their might, and the fire was undoubtedly terrifying, and a large number of houses and other buildings were reduced to rubble in the violent explosion. The same will be destroyed by the fortifications built by the Japanese army. The Japanese troops stationed inside were destroyed along with the fortifications.

In particular, the key defensive areas of the Japanese army were fiercely shelled by the naval guns of the Imperial Navy. The Imperial Palace, Akasaka Palace and other buildings were destroyed by the naval shelling of the Imperial Navy.

The casualties of the Japanese army began to skyrocket. This heavy shelling was undoubtedly a huge blow to the morale of the Japanese army. The Japanese army was not afraid of death, which was known to the whole world. However, this mainly refers to face-to-face battles with enemies. The power of the Chinese Navy's large-caliber naval guns was so great that the explosion of a 410-mm high-explosive bomb often destroyed half a street. The number of Japanese soldiers killed by the bombing was even more numerous. Even if a person who is not afraid of death sees his comrades-in-arms being torn to pieces in such a violent explosion, his heart will definitely be filled with fear. During the attack on Tokyo, the Imperial Army called in naval artillery support when it encountered stubborn resistance from the Japanese army. This undoubtedly effectively reduced the casualties of the Imperial Army, and at the same time accelerated the progress of the Imperial Army's attack.

Under these circumstances, the Japanese seem to have realized that it was only a matter of time before they were destroyed. Some high-ranking Japanese officials have begun to flee Tokyo. Now, the Imperial Army has not yet surrounded Tokyo, and they are still able to escape. Once the Imperial Army began to encircle Tokyo, it would be too late for them to escape.

Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida and Minister of Finance Tatsuo Yamamoto left Tokyo and went to Koshigaya in the name of serving Emperor Taisho and Crown Prince Hirohito. But in fact, it is simply a fear of death.

Japan's Minister of the Navy, Rokuro Yashiro, and others also left Tokyo immediately. The Japanese Navy is completely finished. The Yokosuka naval base has fallen into the hands of the Chinese marines. The only remaining destroyers surrendered one after another. The two 'Yamato-class' battleships and two 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers under construction also fell into the hands of the Chinese Navy. The Chinese Navy is planning to tow the two Yamato-class battleships, which are nearing completion, and the Amagi-class battlecruisers, which have completed hull construction, back to China for renovation and mothballing. Under such circumstances, the Japanese Navy is undoubtedly in name only. If they stay in Tokyo, they will naturally be looking for death.

However, in addition to War Minister Shinroku Ishimoto and Army Chief of Staff Kawai Sho who stayed in Tokyo and chose to become a joint venture with their capital, Prime Minister Masaki Terauchi also chose to stay. However, his son, Shouichi Terauchi, went to Koshigaya. Terauchi Masashi obviously knew that he didn't have many days to live, and even if he ran away, he wouldn't be able to escape. Rather than that, it would be better to stay in Tokyo in order to fulfill his name of loyalty.

It can be said that the countdown to Japan's demise has arrived. Once the Imperial Army captured Tokyo, it would be the day of Japan's demise.

Koshigaya, an imperial palace, became the residence of Emperor Taisho and Crown Prince Hirohito. As the battle situation in Tokyo becomes more and more unfavorable, Koshiya is also panicking. Some Japanese ministers and members of the imperial family are already suggesting that they flee the valley and flee to the northern part of the island of Honshu and even Hokkaido. However, in the current situation, even if they flee to the northern part of Honshu Island or Hokkaido, there is only one result in the end, and that is to be captured by the Chinese* army.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the U.S. Ambassador and the British Ambassador ask for a meeting." A waiter bowed to Crown Prince Hirohito.

"Announce it." Crown Prince Hirohito nodded.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, good afternoon." U.S. Ambassador to Japan Davidson and British Ambassador to Japan Stephen greet Crown Prince Hirohito.

"Hello ambassadors, please be seated." Crown Prince Hirohito forced a smile.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the current situation is very unfavorable for Japan. We want to know what Japan is thinking. Ambassador Davidson asked straight to the point.

"Your Excellency, the people of China now have the upper hand. However, the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire would not give in. We will fight the Shina to the end and try to defeat them. Amaterasu will surely bless us, and the final victory will definitely be ours. Crown Prince Hirohito said through gritted teeth.

Ambassadors Davidson and Stephen shook their heads.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, there is no hope for Japan. The United States hopes that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Emperor will leave Japan and go to the United States. In this case, you will have a chance. Ambassador Davidson said. (To be continued.) )