Chapter 318 The End of the Beginning

The gunshots were heard around the palace, and the palace servants and female officials were guarding the back of the Erchou Bridge. Many people picked up weapons and prepared to guard their god, the insane Japanese Emperor Taisho, at the most critical moment. The gunshots kept coming from the Hirakawa Gate of the Daishou Gate outside the East Garden. On the palace square in front of the Erchou Bridge, there were many scattered officers and soldiers of the Army Palace Guards, fully armed and hurried to reinforce the place where the gunshots were most intense.

At this time, the fierce battle between the Daishou Gate and the Peakawa Gate was at its peak. The army soldiers fought desperately. They thought they were defending the safety of His Majesty the Emperor, and the impact of the naval officers and soldiers was also called death. Because they also believed that they were saving His Majesty the Emperor from the tyrannical army. The soldiers of both sides who were separated into two factions were almost for the same spiritual idol, and the bloodiest mutual massacre was carried out in Japan, the most sacred place. The bayonet stabbed into the hot body,

The body was still unwilling to fall, and the grenades were pulled in the crowd. The saber was chopped and broken, and the bayonet was bent, and they yelled and fought together. A truck carrying a machine gun rushed to the palace gate. The machine gun spitted out flames frantically, cutting down the entangled officers and soldiers of the enemy and us. An army captain rushed to the door of the Dashou Gate, covered in blood, shouting loudly: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" He was hit by the machine gun, but his body was still standing at the door and did not fall down.

Major General of the Finance Department rushed up with more naval soldiers, and without looking at the corpses on the ground, shouting loudly: "Roar in and rescue His Majesty the Emperor from the army!" The resistance of the army at these doors collapsed. The naval soldiers shouted and rushed into the Dashou Gate and Pingchuan Gate, passed through the Dongyuan, and rushed straight to the Palace Square. The machine guns on the truck were their protective firepower for their advance. The naval soldiers quickly walked through the entire Dongyuan, and only the sporadic palace guards fought. They were soon shattered. In a blink of an eye, these naval soldiers rushed to the Palace Square and saw more than a dozen army soldiers guarding the second bridge. They were holding rifles, and the yellow Chengcheng bullets had been retreated by them and fell to the ground. In this place, the army soldiers had no intention of shooting. Any bullet hurt the Palace Imperial Garden behind them, which was beyond their spirit!

An army master pulled out his saber and shouted at the large group of sea soldiers opposite him: "Come on! You traitors!" The major general of the Finance Department who was out of breath waved his hand, and the sea soldiers also withdrew the bullets one after another, waving the rifle with a bayonet and rushed up. The final resistance of these remaining soldiers of the army was shattered without any suspense. More than a dozen army were hit by bayonets and fell to the ground screaming. The major was also seriously injured and climbed up to the Second Bridge, and could only murmur: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

The navy's rubber boots stepped across the corpse of the master and rushed towards the Second Bridge. The female officials and servants guarding the other end of the bridge screamed, as if the end of the world was coming. The Cai Department was wrapped in the middle of the team and shouted loudly: "Get out of the way! We are here to rescue His Majesty the Emperor! The tyranny of the army has been shattered!" How did these subordinates know about the sudden mutiny arranged by the upper class? They screamed and did not let go. The Cai Department issued a fierce order: "Roar forward! Anyone who dares to resist will kill him! We have no time!"

The inner garden of the palace suddenly became a river of blood. These female servants only had very few weapons, and many of them only held wooden swords and bamboo swords. They were like lambs to be slaughtered in front of the sea soldiers with red eyes. Many female officials thought that this seemed to be the end of the empire. They jumped into the ponds of all sizes in the inner garden with their eyes blindfolded. They immediately floated corpses. In just a few months, this was the second large-scale mutiny, and this time, even the Japanese Holy Land Palace suffered such a military disaster!

The son of Kinoshita's former minister, Viscount Kinoshita, was guarding the bedroom of Emperor Taisho, the imperial palace. Of course, he knew that the mutiny occurred. However, the gunshots outside were in a hurry, and he did not dare to go out rashly. Until the gunshots slowly stopped and the screams of the palace servants were getting higher and higher, he roughly knew that the navy had succeeded! They seemed to have rushed into the inner garden! He respectfully saluted the curtain: "Your Majesty, the navy should have entered the palace. I went out to greet you, please ask Your Majesty to govern the clothes, and the army of the imperial capital would rely on the power of Your Majesty to suppress..." His voice became more and more excited: "......... Your Majesty, the offense of the army on the power of the emperor has come to an end today! The imperial system has finally been maintained! The power of the emperor is strong, and the traitors can only stand by!"

Emperor Taisho in the curtain looked as if he was just an idol. He was needed during the military parade, and he also needed him as a decoration during the ministers' meeting. The army and the navy fought and killed one after another, and he finally used as a spiritual symbol to stabilize the situation. If Emperor Yugu is known to the ground, he might have to cry for his incompetent son. Taisho was not stupid, but he was too arrogant and had some mental problems. He was still confused about the gunshots outside and screams rushing into the sky. Oh, he said, "Is the navy here? Very good, Minister Kinoshita asks him to enter the palace quickly. I can feel relieved when I see him."

Kinoshita Saoko bowed respectfully and walked out quickly with a few followers, feeling hot. So what if the army is strong? This empire is still the same as us! Tanaka is still quite conscious of the current affairs, and as for those clowns of Masaki, they are simply seeking destruction!

When Lord Viscount rushed outside the Imperial Garden, he was too lazy to take some energy to see the bodies of the palace men all over the ground and ponds. He just shouted to the approaching naval soldiers: "I am Viscount Kinoshita! Where is Major General of the Finance Department? Your Majesty has been waiting for your arrival!"

The Japanese officers and soldiers of the brigade rushed towards the palace under the leadership of Major General Shirakawa. Shirakawa brought out all the troops he could catch. An infantry brigade, a cavalry squadron, an engineer squadron, a guard brigade directly under the martial law command, and a sporadic army brigade that he encountered on the streets. Before he arrived at the palace, thousands of Japanese army officers and soldiers were followed behind his horse. Each rifle was bayonetized. Although he was carrying

With such a huge lineup, Shirakawa Yoshino was still anxious. The navy became hasty and rushed straight to the palace. When they reacted and started to gather the troops, they were disturbed by the naval artillery attack! Most of the troops were not on duty. When the troops gathered to reinforce, it had been delayed for almost an hour. In this hour, everything would happen! I hope that before they arrived, the army officers and soldiers of the palace guards could keep the navy outside! Now this miracle only needs to happen!

Although he was praying for a miracle, Major General Shirakawa couldn't help but feel cold. The navy used naval guns to bombard the imperial capital, which shows that they were so determined this time. The assault troops rushed to the palace. The palace faction must have colluded with them. He now has a position as a military officer. He already fully understood what kind of material was Emperor Taisho, who was regarded as a god. He almost completely followed the mercy of the people in the palace faction. The palace faction was deeply hated by the young and strong army faction. Once the emperor escaped from the control of the army, the imperial faction and the navy used the emperor to issue an edict, and the young and strong army officers would have no room for resistance! For most soldiers, as long as the emperor said a word, the army soldiers who were still obedient to them now would immediately point their guns at them!

Leather boots roared on the streets of Tokyo, and from a distance, you can see the ground full of corpses at the entrance of the Daishou Gate and Pingkawa Gate. The ignited cars were still neighing and screaming and flattering. The palace gate was already wide open. The sailors in white military uniforms were repairing the sandbags and re-setting the machine guns. From a distance, the figures of the army's brigade in the flames were seen. The navy screamed and jumped into the position. Shirakawa smiled bitterly, but still let the navy take the lead! At this time, there was only one who could survive in death! Urge the officers and soldiers under his command into the palace, and the more chaotic the better. Even if the palace was broken, the emperor would be taken back! If it could not be taken back, any accidents would be pushed onto the navy!

He rode on the horse and issued an order to the troops loudly: "The Navy conspires to hijack the Emperor, they are traitors! Army officers and soldiers! Attack the naval rebels who bombard the imperial capital and attack the palace, bravely attack! Save His Majesty the Emperor!" There was a sound of loading bullets from the underground. The army officers and soldiers were all staring at Shirakawa, waiting for the order to open fire. The navy soldiers also pulled the bolts of the machine guns and looked at the dark army lineup in front of them with pale faces. The dozens of them probably won't be able to resist for five minutes!

At this time, I heard the Major General of the Finance Department shouting loudly: "Your Majesty is here! The army rebelled and moist, but he still put down his weapons on the spot and wait for His Majesty to deal with it? Who dares to open fire!"

Everyone froze. The army officers and soldiers looked at Shirakawa Yoshino, and he was stunned on his horse, his hands hanging in the air. He didn't know what kind of order to give. Then he saw the imperial flag with royal heralds surge out of the Daishou Gate. The first ones were Major General of the Finance Department and Viscount Kinoshita. Both of them were riding on horseback, followed by Emperor Taisho, who was wearing military uniforms, and the Treasure Star Medal on his body shone brightly under the fire. His famous Prussian bearded man was clearly recognized by all the army officers and soldiers. Seeing His Majesty appearing at the palace gate with a look of a look, the naval soldiers couldn't help but cheer. It was as if they were crazy. The morale of the army officers and soldiers opposite seemed to show that this naval coup seemed to have been successful!

Viscount Kinoshita raised his voice: "The navy's righteousness and courage are loyal and brave, and his loyalty and courage are recognized by His Majesty. Your Majesty is about to reorganize the country's affairs. The imperial officers and soldiers, don't fight against His Majesty, obey the military flag. Put down your weapons quickly and capture traitors such as Masaki Shirakawa. Why don't you take action quickly!"

Shirakawa suddenly yelled: "Let's fire! Open fire!" But no one responded to his shout. Instead, the army officers and soldiers of the brigade put down their weapons, stood in place, and bowed their heads deeply to Emperor Taisho. The supreme reputation of the emperor established since Meiji played its greatest role at this moment. Taisho also cooperated and raised his hand, as if he was inspecting this large group of troops. Shirakawa sighed at the horse and took out the pistol from the holster. Someone immediately wanted to pounce on him and drag him off the horse. But Shirakawa did not give them this opportunity, and smiled and smiled and took the pistol to his temples. On August 8, 1916, Major General Shirakawa Yoshizo, the backbone of the Masaki Sect's young officer group, committed suicide. The era when the army's young and young officer group briefly grasped all the power of Japan came to an end.

Shisaburo Masaki no longer knew how he left the Tokyo Martial Law Command. The navy's bombardment of the imperial capital had stopped and called from the palace. A commander of the army division who was still under their command just now gave him an order, saying that His Majesty the Emperor had been rescued from the Shirakawa rebels. Shirakawa committed suicide for fear of guilt. Now the entire imperial capital army has ceased fire in succession to restore order in the imperial capital together. Their pseudo-Tokyo Martial Law Command must surrender immediately, especially the leader of the traitor, who must confess his guilt to His Majesty the Emperor and wait for the national and military law to deal with it. Now Dong

In the capital, the transition will be maintained by the Minister of the Kinoshita Palace, the Minister of the Navy Command, and others. The new government is waiting for His Majesty’s Majesty’s decree to be established at any time. The young and strong officers of the Martial Law Command all have red eyes, but they are powerless. The entire command is filled with a sense of despair of the ideals and the arrival of the doomsday. Many officers immediately committed suicide by drinking or separating the stomach. More people advised Masaki to leave. The last idealists of the empire, their spirits, and their sparks must be passed on! Let future generations know that they have fought for the future of the empire! They are not traitors!

Masaki left the martial law headquarters in a daze and accompanied several officers who had no advice. Where can they go to the world? This empire has no place for them to live. Even in this world, there is no place for them to go! Masaki and his team took advantage of the chaos that the streets of Tokyo still had not completely stopped, and somehow came to the front of Prime Minister Yoichi Tanaka's mansion. Maybe at this time, he suddenly wanted to meet his teacher for the last time.

At this time, the chaotic imperial capital was deserted and at this time, it seemed that only here was the only one who was independent of the world. The noise outside was changing, and whenever he came to power or fell down, it was no longer related to the place. Masaki let his horse go and staggered into the door. At this time, no one was waiting at the door. The yard was lighted heavily, and after a few turns, he saw a little lonely lamp in the houses where Tanaka lived. Masaki walked over and pushed open the door of Tianaka. He saw that the hunchbacked old man was carefully wiping two treasure knives on the tatami rice. There was a little sake on the table, and there were two cups, as if waiting for his arrival.

"You are here, sit down. Today seems to be the last night for our master and apprentice."

"Teacher, have you supported the Navy and the Intra-Palace faction to launch this coup!"

"Of course, there is, without my influence in the army and without my secret care, how could they launch a coup so smoothly? Even if they inform each other of the news, it would be impossible. The biggest traitor to the army is me."

"Why? I see, you are also preparing to have a septum in your heart. You won't get any benefits in this coup. Why do you have to support them? Why? Are everything we have done wrong?"

"This world is only about the result, no matter the process. No matter how noble our ideals are, no matter how correct we think we are. The result is that our military risk-taking policy has failed and we must bear the responsibility."

"We have not completely failed yet! I am doing my best to mobilize the combat power of the empire. When forming a new division, we still have an advantageous navy that can continue the war. Why do we have to admit defeat so quickly? Choosing to destroy the entire group of our group? Isn't this a coward?"

"Masaki, you don't have a big vision. Although you are tenacious, you have not found that the empire has fallen into the most dangerous state because of this failure. If the war continues, the empire will be dragged down. And the Western world cannot find a reason to support the revival of the empire to balance China's development. We admit defeat now, and we can still have the opportunity to revive. We can slowly improve our isolated international situation. If we insist on going alone and not giving up, the empire will completely lose the opportunity for the future. Your vision is in the present, my vision is in the future. Your vision is in the army group, but my vision is in the entire empire... As for our personal life and power, what else is important? I have built the army to control the empire regime, and now I have destroyed it, including myself. I don't think I did anything wrong."

Masaki was speechless and could only drink silently. Finally, he asked: "Who will form the new government? Have you arranged the intra-domestic faction?" Tanaka smiled: "I am willing to re-organize the cabinet, but the Minister of Kinoshita prefers the Prime Minister Nishitoji. Katsura also supports Nishitoji. Because the empire in the future needs to establish good relations with the West and restrain China's development. So I have no objection. Okay, the time is almost over. The empire has become like this, and I must die to apologize. Are you going with me, or are you going to escape?"

Masaki smiled bitterly: "Where can I escape? In this way, I can only repay you with one death. My ideal is shattered, and what is the need for the body to exist! But Yuchen still controls China, thinking that the empire will face this powerful enemy for a long time. I am underground, so I can't feel at ease!" He stood up and bowed to Tanaka, saying, "Teacher, please allow me to introduce you to the wrong. You can take a step first, and I will follow your steps behind you."

Tanaka smiled: "I originally arranged for my wife and uncle to come and make a mistake, so it's okay for you to come. You are a good swordsman. With you, this ceremony will be more perfect. Please give me a lot."

In the early morning of August 9, 1916, former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshi Tanaka committed suicide by everything, and Major General Shisaburo Masaki, who had temporarily dominated Japan, also raised his gun to commit suicide after being wronged by Yoshikazu Tanaka. The brief military rule in Japan ended with the deaths of these two people.

"A coup in Japan!" Yuchen was woken up from his sleep, and suddenly jumped up from the bed he set up in his study. Seeing Chen Zhuo wearing a pajama in his study, Chen Zhuo was yelling in his study. These days, Chen Zhuo, as his personal representative, has been dealing with the negotiators of Xiyuan Temple and theirs. Xiyuan Temple and the others also vaguely told Chen Zhuo that Japan will definitely have major changes in the near future. For this reason, Chen Zhuo also secretly provided a batch of financial support to Xiyuan Temple and theirs on behalf of Yuchen. Hearing Chen Zhuo come to report overnight, Yuchen suddenly woke up from the daze. Finally, this day! The war can finally end! Japan, the great enemy, was finally defeated by himself this time! He dragged the person in charge of the battle off the stage!

He asked calmly: "Is the news reliable?" Chen Zhuo lowered his voice: "The military intelligence department, and the Nishiyuanji and others, and the Western diplomatic division in Japan, a coup occurred in the Japanese capital, and the navy bombarded the army base. The emperor has issued a grand edict to condemn Tanaka and Masaki and others' crimes. Japan has really changed! There may be a new edict during the day today, allowing Nishiyuanji and others to return to the country to form a cabinet! President, this change that you expected has finally happened! We are victorious!"

"Victory? This is just the beginning of the end. The struggle at the negotiating table below is not easier than the fighting on the battlefield." Yuchen knocked the excited Chen Zhuo for a moment. He sat up from the bed and issued an order: "Notify the cabinet and ask Niansun to order the General Administration of Military Intelligence. All parties will now fully grasp the development of the domestic situation in Japan. Emergency summon the negotiator Kato Zhouming. Now they can listen to the peace conditions I proposed! Tell Niansun that the front line will launch a general offensive and use shells to celebrate the fall of the Japanese government! The more fierce the fight, the better!"
Chapter completed!