February 25, 1936.
late at night.
It was dark inside the station of the 1st Infantry Brigade of the 1st Division, and many soldiers who were supposed to be sleeping were pulled to the school field by the officers.
Most of these young people from rural areas and from poor backgrounds looked at their gloomy-faced bosses with confusion but did not dare to ask.
In the repeated incidents of subordinates overcoming superiors in the Japanese army, the subordinates refer to low-level officers, not to the top soldiers without positions.
Teruzo Ando, captain of the Sixth Squadron of the Third Wing, looked at his men who had assembled, took a deep breath, and walked to the front of the team.
He looked at his watch first. It was eleven o'clock. According to the original plan, the river beast was supposed to assassinate former internal minister Makino Nobuhe at this time.
Unfortunately, the other party was reported, and the corresponding task could only be assigned to a squad leader of his Sixth Squadron and eight elite soldiers.
Nine warriors plus three light machine guns were enough to break through the defense of the Yugawara Itoya Hotel where the first-class Earl of the Empire was located.
Speaking of which, thanks to two reporters, Okamoto and Ozaki, who tricked the address in the name of interviews, otherwise it would be difficult to determine the location of Nobuhiro Makino.
This person may have heard the news, but he has not been seen in public places, official residences, or private homes for many days, and his whereabouts are very secretive.
Ando Teruzo didn't know that history had changed at this moment. In real history, the river beast failed in his assassination and was injured instead.
He was seriously burned by his own Molotov cocktail, and finally ended his life by disembowelling himself with a fruit knife.
The failure and manner of death were dramatic, even comical.
But out of instinct, Ando Teruzo also realized that it might be safer to replace the student Hyoga Beast with a strictly trained squad leader.
After adjusting his mood, he raised his hand to straighten the big-brimmed hat on his head, looked at the young and hesitant faces in front of him and said loudly.
"Everyone, stand at attention! Everyone, listen to me now. The sisters of the soldiers working on the front line of Mite Island have to rely on wheat bodies for food.
The old farmers cannot eat a single grain of the grain they grow. They have to compete with their livestock for coarse grains. Even so, it is difficult to satisfy their hunger.
City citizens and students were also unable to find jobs and were suffering from hunger. Many people starved to death in cold homes.
The same goes for your family members, but none of this is what His Majesty Tianlu wants to see. Someone has deceived Your Majesty.
The privileged faction around Tian Locust concealed the plight of the people and the true national conditions from Tian Locust in an attempt to interfere with the political power. "
There was an uproar.
Many soldiers present were empathized by Teruzo Ando's first two sentences and were recalling the difficult days that they and their families had experienced.
When their immediate superiors told them about the conspiracy of the so-called privileged faction, they were immediately furious due to the brainwashing education they had received for a long time.
Originally, the ideas of the Imperial Way Sect had been spread in the First Division for a long time, and they had certain supporters especially among the lower-level soldiers.
Now that they heard these words again, the illiterate soldiers became angry. They had nowhere to vent their anger, but they could only hold their weapons tightly.
Teruzo Ando noticed this scene, glanced at Shigenobu Okamoto who was standing aside with great satisfaction, and sighed that the other person's writing style was really great.
Needless to say, this mobilization document did not have any profound vocabulary, but it successfully aroused the emotions of the soldiers.
Xixi,
Literary men should not be underestimated.
Then he suddenly raised his head: "As soldiers, we have the obligation to dedicate ourselves to the empire and the Locusts, and to eliminate the rebellious officials and traitors around His Majesty.
If you believe me, please follow me. The target of the operation is to capture the General Staff Headquarters and rescue the arrested comrades. Let us move towards New Japan~"
Ando Teruzo shouted at the top of his lungs, and then nodded to his subordinates: "Distribute live ammunition, and immediately cut off communications after entering the staff headquarters.
You are not allowed to fire without orders, and you are not allowed to touch or destroy confidential documents. Remember, we are locust rebels, not rebels. "
"Hai!"
Everyone saluted in return. A pair of red eyes stood out in the night. Zuo Zhong took out his camera at the right time and pressed the shutter.
With a crisp click, Ando Teruzo's majestic appearance was recorded on the film. This will be the most precious historical material in the future.
After discovering that he was being secretly photographed, Ando Teruzo walked to a Japanese car and cordially waved to Zuo Zhong to ask him to come with him.
He felt that being able to establish a good relationship with the writers of the mutiny's proclamation would definitely be useful in the future. There is a saying that if you don't worry about the long term, you will have immediate worries.
Compared with other mutiny organizers, although he had a larger number of men, he joined semi-voluntarily, so his status was somewhat awkward.
Once the mutiny succeeds, there will be so many benefits. Who will receive the fruits of victory? He has to make early plans for the future.
"Okamoto-kun, thank you for your dedication to our common cause. I arranged for the comrades who went to Tokyo Daily News to do some things.
I personally think it is most appropriate for you to take over the position of newspaper president. After all, we are friends who are in the same boat. "
The car started and drove out of the station. Teruzo Ando suddenly spoke. The meaning he wanted to express was easy to understand, which was the exchange of interests.
"Nani?"
Zuo Zhong looked overjoyed after hearing this, then immediately stopped smiling, looked at the driver in the front seat, and said tentatively.
"Your Excellency Ando, you are exaggerating. You are the biggest contributor to this emperor's crime. Okamoto only did some trivial things.
Please rest assured that Ridai News will definitely disclose the story of the uprising to the outside world "truthfully" so that the people can understand your huge contribution. "
"Hahaha, Xixi!"
Ando Teruzo laughed proudly. It was a pleasure to talk to smart people. Being able to make good friends with Okamoto, who controlled public opinion, had no harm at all.
This gave him the confidence to compete with others. After talking about this sensitive topic, the two continued to discuss taking action.
"Your Excellency Ando, are the Prime Minister's Office and Police Headquarters properly arranged? These two places are of great importance and must be occupied decisively."
Zuo Zhong asked worriedly, "To capture the thief, capture the king first. If you can't control the Prime Minister and let the other party react, it will be in trouble."
The other party can command the entire Tokyo City police force. Although these people do not have heavy weapons, their numbers can kill the mutiny team.
"Don't worry, Okamoto-kun."
Ando Teruzo said sternly: "Kangda is responsible for these two goals. He has participated in actual battles in Xiaoliuqiu and will never make mistakes.
According to the latest reconnaissance results, the security forces of the Prime Minister's Office and the police headquarters are weak, and they can successfully capture them with a single charge.
Ozaki-kun will also accompany you to identify the target. Before long, I guarantee you will hear the good news about the execution of the national thief Okada Keisuke. "
It's not that he is arrogant, it's that the guards and police are no match for the regular army, not to mention their own superiority in firepower and numbers.
"This puts me at ease. Also, if you only send a small team to assassinate that old guy Suzuki Kantaro, it may be a bit risky."
At this time, Zuo Zhong turned around and looked behind him. A small group of Japanese soldiers broke away from the team and walked towards the direction of Sanban Town, Tatsuko Town.
"It doesn't matter. There are only a few old-fashioned retired police officers serving as guards at the other party's house. Whether they can even hold the gun is a problem."
Siluke
"Is that so? I'm worrying too much."
Hearing Teruzo Ando's casual explanation next to him, Zuo Zhong turned his head and looked at the slowly falling snowflakes, with a smile on his lips.
I hope His Excellency Viscount Hayashi Fuichiro's bodyguards are strong. The opportunity to please Suzuki Kantaro is rare, but you must seize it.
This was a piece of chess he made at random. Unlike the other six targets, Suzuki Kantaro's living value is greater.
Because the other party's wife is a famous Japanese educator and a royal nanny. She is someone whom Tian Locust regards as being closer than his mother.
Moreover, this man not only served as Prime Minister twice before the end of the war, but also served as President of the Privy Council twice after the war.
If a gap can be opened from this line, it's hard to say where Fuichiro Hayashi can go in the future, but it's worth a try.
Zuozhi roughly estimated the time. This guy should have left a bar near Sanban Town, Tatsuko Town.
When the gunfire rings out, Hayashi Fuichiro will lead his bodyguards like magic soldiers descending from the sky to save the Suzuki family from fire and water.
The worst result is that the other party will be beaten into pieces by the Japanese. But what does this have to do with him? He is not familiar with him.
Ando Teruzo, Zuo Shige and less than two hundred Japanese troops moved quickly on the snowy streets of Tokyo and headed straight for Miyake-Zaka.
It is very close to the Imperial Palace. The Ministry of War, the General Staff Headquarters, and the official residence of the Minister of War are all located here. It is the nerve center of the Japanese Army.
During their trip, in addition to rescuing the beasts of the Unlucky River and controlling the transmission of military orders, they would also blockade the Ministry of War and surround the official residence of the Minister of War.
Under the concealment of thoughtful people, the Japanese military knew nothing about this, and the detention center of the General Staff Headquarters continued to wail as before.
All violations of military law and cases involving military crimes are within the scope of the military discipline department, including treason and conspiracy.
One can imagine the level of defense here, but in this heavily guarded place, there is one person who can enter and exit freely.
"Arigado, please open the door."
Tan Wei, the operations team leader of the Tokyo Station of the Secret Service, held a few plates of food and nodded and bowed to the two Japanese soldiers who were armed with live ammunition.
Since he has chosen to be a dog, he must have the consciousness of being a dog. He understands that he can only survive now if he hugs the Japanese thigh tightly.
According to the rules established by the Secret Service, those who defected to the enemy and rebelled would be killed without mercy, and even their family members could not escape. He had no other choice.
"take inspection."
"Hai, hai."
Although Tan Wei was placed in the detention center by the Intelligence Department, the required procedures were indispensable, and the guards performed a body search diligently.
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the person and the items he was carrying, the guard opened the iron door and put him into the dark and damp prison area.
Tan Wei thanked him again and again, walked to a cell with a smile, looked at the bloody former colleague on the execution rack, and smiled sinisterly.
"It is said that those who know the current affairs are heroes. Why are you competing with yourself? It is easier to bow your head than you think. Just do it quickly.
You are from the Intelligence Department, and there are things that you should know about the personnel sent by the Intelligence Department to Japan, such as their appearance.
By the way, I heard that you and our deputy director Zuo are classmates. What does he look like? Brother, can you satisfy my curiosity? "
"Pooh!"
The young man on the torture rack tried to raise his head and spat out a mouthful of bloody spit, and looked at Tan Wei fiercely: "I'll wait to see how you die.
I want to see Deputy Director Zuo. I'm afraid you, a bastard, will wet your pants. Do you know how Chief Zuo dealt with the Japanese, haha.
We are all in this business, so if you need anything, just say hello. If I frown, it will be because of your mother, you are a traitor. "
"Haha, you're so stubborn."
Tan Wei wiped the blood on his face and said proudly: "You are not smart, we are on Japanese territory now.
I don’t believe that Zuo Zhong has the ability to come here and kill me. If he dares to come, have you seen those torture instruments? I would also dare..."
"Da da da da~"
Before he could finish his sentence, he heard loud gunshots outside the detention center. Tan Wei's face turned pale and his legs were trembling.
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
On August 15, 1945, the Emperor of Japan announced his unconditional surrender to the world. Surrender is surrender, not a bullshit final battle. Long live the countless heroes who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Chinese nation.
