NCCnovel Chapter 1102 Good People Don't Live Long
Chapter 1102 Good People Don't Live Long
Nani.
Upon hearing this, Hase Kiyoshi suddenly raised his head and looked at Yamamoto Isoroku in front of him, asking in confusion, "Why cover up the truth?"
“The United States is too powerful, and some people are wary of it.” Yamamoto Isoroku narrowed his eyes; “These intellectuals always think that my empire cannot compete with the United States.”
"They've been blinded by that agreement the US signed with us recently regarding opening up steel and food trade." Don't they realize that if Berlin hadn't occupied Canada, they would never have done that?
They were the ones who restricted the Empire's steel and food imports in the first place, and now they're the ones lifting all restrictions.
Are they treating the empire like cattle to be bred and swayed, to be done with as they please?
"We're completely being led by the nose by them."
Yamamoto Isoroku nodded. "Yes, that's why I'm going to call you back. I suspect that some people in the cabinet might pin this crime on Yamashiro, and once that's decided, you should know what that means for us."
This means that the navy may have to give up some of the interests it currently holds, and may even have to reduce its military spending.
"I understand." Hase Kiyoshi picked up the sake bottle and poured sake for Yamamoto Isoroku, but he was thinking about something else entirely. What kind of expression would Zhou Weiguo, who was in Kyoto at that moment, have if he knew that some people in the cabinet were afraid of the power of the United States and were preparing to put this matter on their heads?
Prince Asaka never expected things to develop to this point.
Both I and Jiro Uei had explained the situation in detail and even listed the reasons why the US did this, but to our surprise, after the Prime Minister convened a cabinet meeting, he did not approve it and reported it to His Majesty.
He was completely dumbfounded, and the reason he received for the rejection was that it was not to overly stimulate beauty.
This made him so angry that his heart ached. If you're not afraid of upsetting Mei, aren't you afraid of putting this mess on Shancheng's head? Shancheng will fight you to the death.
Hundreds of thousands of imperial troops fought for so long without being able to defeat them; on the contrary, they became more and more courageous. With such an army, and with their future improvement in weaponry and equipment, what chance does your empire have against them?
"How do you plan to handle this?" Prince Asaka asked Zhou Weiguo, who was sitting opposite him, after taking a bite of his food.
He told Zhou Weiguo everything, but to his surprise, the guy didn't leave him a single clue. His calmness astonished him.
He thought that Zhou Weiguo would be furious no matter what, but this time... his calmness was almost excessive.
Zhou Weiguo, who was removing fish bones for Asaka Shurei, glanced up at his father-in-law, then looked back at the plate. "What can we do? We'll just have to deal with it. I can't exactly kill or set fires over this, can I?"
"I think you can do it," Prince Asaka said earnestly.
Zhou Weiguo paused for a moment, then looked up at Chaoxiang. He actually saw a hint of seriousness in her eyes.
"You've always opposed my killing and arson, so why are you supporting me this time?"
Hey……
Prince Asaka smiled bitterly. "Most of the politicians and generals in my empire still think you are weak and easy to bully. But I know very well that your weakness is because your weapons limit you, putting you in a suppressed state in the war against us. As you sign and purchase mechanical firearms and equipment with countries such as the Soviet Union and Britain, this gap will become smaller and smaller. In the later stages, you may even be able to directly match us. Once that is reached, my empire will have no chance and may even be suppressed by you."
interesting?
Zhou Weiguo became interested. In fact, what Asaka said was quite right. In the later stages, after Yamashiro acquired a large amount of supplies and firearms, he launched more and more counterattacks, while the Japanese army retreated time and time again. It was only a matter of time before they were driven out.
"go on."
"Needless to say, your mountain city itself doesn't have many resources. At the same time, the further west we fight, the less favorable it will be for the advance of our mechanized forces. It's best to maintain the current standoff with you, so as to use the Empire's limited resources in the most appropriate way. Therefore, I don't want His Majesty to pin this matter on you this time."
"So that's why you agreed to let me kill and set fires," Zhou Weiguo chuckled twice, then placed the fish into Asaka Shurei's bowl and said, "Unfortunately, I don't plan to do it this time."
Seeing his father-in-law's confused expression, Zhou Weiguo crossed his arms and said, "Who do you want me to kill? I can't just kill the cabinet members who oppose me, can I? If I did that, wouldn't that be an admission of guilt?"
Not killing is the best way.
"Aren't you worried that the cabinet will support pinning this matter on your mountain city and gain the upper hand? Once it passes, it will be inevitable that your mountain city will be reinforced with troops. At that time, the pressure on you will probably be great."
Now that I've said that, you should know what to do, kid.
"Miss, good news." Yu Cui pushed open the door and came to Kawashima Yoshiko's side; "Good news indeed."
"What good news?" Yoshiko Kawashima asked, turning her head as she stood by the window gazing at the beautiful scenery outside.
Yu Cui resisted the telegram from her hand; "Miss, we have learned that the Cabinet has rejected the report by Prince Asaka and Colonel Kawai Jiro, which analyzed that the United States was involved in and planned this matter."
Oh……
"This is interesting," Yoshiko Kawashima said after taking a look at the telegram. "Whoever refuted this is truly a great benefactor of my previous dynasty."
If time and circumstances permit, she will definitely visit such a talented person in person.
“Miss, it seems the situation is quite clear now. We did nothing this time, yet we paved such a wide path for you,” Yu Cui said happily.
Yoshiko Kawashima really didn't do anything, nor could she. Originally, she planned to send Yu Cui out to wander around and lower Fujita's guard before causing trouble in Kyoto, but who knew that Fujita and his group would stick to their guard so firmly that she had to put the matter aside for the time being.
Unexpectedly, not long after, another incident occurred in Kyoto—another gas explosion. The method of this operation bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Weiguo's. However, Yoshiko Kawashima immediately realized this was yet another elaborate frame-up. Because things that appear similar are often the easiest to expose.
"What a good person, truly a good person," Yoshiko Kawashima added after lighting a cigarette. "Unfortunately, good people don't live long."