Yong Ren.
His full name is Prince Yoshihito of Chichibu Palace, the second son of the Japanese royal family, Taisho and Empress Sadamei, and the younger brother of the current emperor. He is honored as Junnomiya.
A few years ago, some people were dissatisfied because Tian Locust had no children, so Yong Ren, who was first in the line of succession, was called the emperor's younger brother.
He loves sports and adventures, and is very accomplished in skiing, rugby and other sports. He is called the Prince of Sports by those who do good things.
Compared with the brooding Tian Locust, he is more popular among all the people, and his family salon is also a role model for the children of the upper class nobles.
This kind of good life lasted until 1933, when Tianlu's eldest son was born. In the same year, he was assigned to serve in the Eighth Division.
After all, a younger brother is a younger brother,
A son is a son.
Tian Locust is very aware of the ambitions of his compatriot Yong Ren, especially in the army, where he is more popular among soldiers than himself.
Once it is not handled well, the Japanese royal family may have a Japanese version of the shadow of the candle and the sound of an ax①, or a Japanese version of Zhu Di on the side of the Qing emperor.
In order to inherit the bloodline, he could only send Yong Ren away and wait until the prince was older before recalling his younger brother back to Tokyo.
Unexpectedly, the plan changed, and the mutiny to respect the emperor and punish traitors was suddenly launched, which made many people have other plans in mind.
1936, February 26.
It's 1pm sharp Tokyo time.
In the Eighth Division garrison in Hirosaki, Yong Ren, wearing a major military uniform, was restless in the room and kept looking towards the door.
What happened in Tokyo has been spread here. As the former first-in-line heir to the throne, how could he not think more about it.
If Tian Locust dies, if the prince's nephew dies, whether he has a chance... can't be said, can't be said, everything depends on the situation.
After being a prince for so many years, Yong Ren also had some confidants, but now the other party came to inquire about relevant information, so he was so anxious.
"Deng Deng, Your Highness."
"fast forward."
There was a rapid knock on the door and a deliberately low voice. Yong Ren quickly let the visitor in so as not to be seen by others.
He knew that his Tianlu brother was suspicious by nature and would definitely send someone to secretly monitor him, but the opportunity was rare and he couldn't care too much.
Following his words, a colonel pushed the door open a crack and quickly got in. Then he came to Yong Ren's side and whispered in his ear.
"Your Highness, there is chaos in Tokyo. Soldiers from the Imperial Order have occupied the Army Command, the Prime Minister's Office, the Metropolitan Police Department and many important institutions.
He also assassinated many senior ministers, including the Interior Minister, who died; the Prime Minister, who died; the Minister of Tibet, who died; the former Minister of Foreign Affairs..."
So brave.
What a decisive offensive.
Yong Ren smiled unconsciously after listening to the report. It was really surprising that his initial free move would yield such a big harvest.
In fact, in his opinion, the so-called respecting the emperor and begging for adultery is just a dream. The empire needs wealth, and plutocrats are indispensable.
However, in order to win over people's hearts, he still got close to the members of the Imperial Sect, and he got to know many low-level military officers and became his confidants.
Now that the matter is so big and the other party lacks communication channels with the upper management, who else is the most suitable intermediary? If...
"Contact our people."
Yong Ren made a decision and whispered to his men: "Closely monitor the movements of the rebels and establish secret contact with the opponent at the appropriate time."
Assure them that if major changes occur in the empire, they, the most upright ministers, will take on more important responsibilities in the future.
In addition, prepare your unit to send out troops and take care of those informants. Don't leave any hidden dangers at critical moments.
When I take back what belongs to me, all of you will become hereditary nobles who will be rich and noble for generations and live with the country. Work hard. "
"Hai!"
The colonel looked excited. Why did they risk their lives to assist Yong Ren? Isn't it just for this? Is it really for loyalty?
Don't forget that loyalty also has a price. A noble's promise alone is enough to make him and his men do terrible things.
Didn't the ancestors of those big shots in Tokyo successfully take sides during the Meiji Restoration, and thus leapt over the dragon's gate as a samurai?
Others can do it, why can't you and others? No one has an extra head, they have guns and soldiers in their hands, and they can go anywhere.
"Your Excellency, Captain, I have your phone number."
At this moment, the orderly's report came from outside the door. Yong Ren and the colonel were startled and immediately drew their weapons.
Could it be that Tian Locust is planning to attack first and come to the Hongmen Banquet? This is not impossible. The other party is not a merciful person.
After thinking for a while, Yong Ren shook his head. He didn't have time to do anything. The Locust had no reason to take action, and the royal family would not agree.
He put the pistol back into the holster, straightened his clothes, opened the door and walked out regardless of the colonel's persuasion, and calmly asked the orderly.
"Whose phone number?"
"Staff Headquarters, Your Excellency."
The orderly lowered his head and replied respectfully. A soldier had no way of knowing what was going on in the outside world. He only knew that the call was coming from an internal line.
Besides, when Yong Ren heard this, his heart skipped a beat. The staff headquarters was currently under the control of the Huangdao faction, and the rebels must be on the opposite side.
Then what is the purpose of the other party's call? Isn't it to mediate on your own? You can't do such a thankless thing.
He quickly thought through all the possibilities in his mind, and then walked quickly towards the phone room pretending to be nonchalant.
Time passes minute by minute.
The colonel in Yong Ren's room was like an ant on a hot pot. Every minute he opened the window and looked out, getting more and more anxious.
Fortunately, Yong Ren came back at a brisk pace more than ten minutes later. As soon as they met, he smiled and informed the colonel of the specific situation.
"Immediately summon 50 good men, armed with short guns and grenades, to accompany me to Tokyo. The Emperor's people invited me to take charge of the overall situation there.
After I leave, you continue to mobilize officers and soldiers who are willing to obey us. Don't just limit it to your regiment, but start with the entire division. "
"Nani?"
The colonel's eyes widened. The Emperor's Dao Sect moved really fast, but these despicable guys robbed them of their support. Damn it.
Suppressing his displeasure, he put his hands together and bent down to nod vigorously. The matter had just begun. Let's see who can get the most benefits.
So after listening to the introduction, he carefully made a suggestion: "Your Highness, are the 50 people too few to allow me to personally escort them?
What if the false emperor learns the news and sends someone to intercept or directly take action? This matter must be guarded against. Please think twice. "
"Don't worry about it."
When Yong Ren heard the word "Pseudo-Emperor", he found it very pleasing to his ears, and he couldn't help but feel happy. He immediately comforted the colonel with a few amiable words.
“Don’t worry, Captain Terumi Ando of the rebel army has already warned me and thought of a foolproof strategy, so nothing will happen.
You are waiting for my order in Hirosaki. As soon as the situation changes, lead the soldiers and set off immediately. Remember to use the name of Qinwang.
Only in this way, the troops along the way will not stop you. We should not blame these military forces who choose neutrality for the time being. "
"Yes, Your Excellency."
The colonel was relieved, not only because Yong Ren was prepared for the Locust's counterattack, but also because the leader of the rebel army was only a captain.
The military is the most senior-based place. If the other party wants to catch up with him, it will take several years or even more than ten years, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
After thinking about this, he saluted with a military salute and turned to leave to select guards. It was very easy for a regiment to select 50 good guards.
The key is to be reliable. You can't choose someone on the front foot, and then the Locust side will know about it. Countless lives are at stake, so you must be cautious.
This preparation only took a few hours. By the time Yong Ren took the people on the train to Tokyo, it was already five o'clock in the evening on February 26.
Tokyo, Imperial Palace.
Gangcun, the intelligence chief of the General Staff Headquarters, brought some bad news to Tian Locust. One was that the emperor's younger brother, Prince Yongren, disappeared from the military camp.
Second, all the informants secretly placed in the Eighth Division have also lost contact, and there is a high probability that they will be silenced or lose their personal freedom.
Third, according to the investigation of the Military Police Headquarters, there was a phone call from the General Staff Headquarters to the Eighth Division, but it could not be eavesdropped because it was an internal line.
Fourth, we learned from public channels that there was a group of mysterious passengers on the train from Hirosaki to Tokyo who seemed to be carrying weapons.
"The situation is like this. I would like to ask His Majesty Tian Locust to make it clear whether we want to send people to intercept us. I will do my best to prevent the situation from getting worse."
Gangcun took the opportunity to express his loyalty. A group of lunatics and an empty-headed prince who was sent to the frontier wanted to rebel. It was simply a delusion.
"My brother, are you restless too?"
Tian Locust knew this and acted very calmly, without getting angry at all. He walked slowly to the throne and said coldly with narrowed eyes.
"There is no need to intercept him midway. Send someone to the train station to meet Prince Yongren. I want to have a good chat with him at the Imperial Palace. Do you understand?
No one is allowed to hurt him. No matter what, he is my brother. Haha, my father doesn’t want to see us fighting each other. "
The hair on Gangcun's body stood up, and he quickly knelt on the ground and said tremblingly: "Yes, protect Prince Yongren and reach the Imperial Palace safely to meet His Majesty."
"Go, don't miss the time."
Tian Locust sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes, and softly uttered a few words from his mouth. There were not many words, but the deep meaning inside them was thought-provoking.
It takes six or seven hours to take the train from Hirosaki to Tokyo Station. Does Okamura need to pick someone up so early? Of course, he doesn't.
And don’t miss the time. Whether it’s the time to pick up the bus or something else depends on whether Gangcun understands the holy will.
Sanno Hotel.
conference hall.
Ando Teruzo also wanted to announce a message to everyone. He first nodded to Mr. Military Advisor, and then said to his colleagues.
"You each select a group of veterans, let them find opportunities to sneak out of the blockade, and commandeer a few cars, preferably trucks, after they get out.
After collecting the vehicles, drive to the penultimate stop from Hirosaki Station to Tokyo Station. Prince Yongren is there, so be careful to keep it secret.
Return immediately upon receiving His Highness. We will cover near the blockade. This matter is very important and there must be no mistake. "
"Hai."
Xiang Tian Qingzhen and the others breathed a sigh of relief and had a little more confidence in their future. Since Tian Locust is disobedient, let someone else do it.
After Ando Teruzo finished arranging the task, he quietly winked at Zuo Zhong, and the two of them walked to the balcony one after another and started chatting in a low voice.
"Ando-kun, has the prince got off the car?"
"Yes, His Highness got off the train at the second station and will take other trains to come here."
"Well, true and false, false and true, we can definitely hide it from the locusts and those plutocrats."
"This is all due to Okamoto-kun's ingenious plan. His Highness the Prince specially asked me to say hello to you."
"Hahaha, thank you Ando-kun for your kind words, but you can't be careless and incite more..."
As the night deepened, the voices of the two people became lower and lower in the cold wind. As the sky darkened, the number of fire points in Tokyo suddenly increased.
"Gene Era"
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
① The sound of candle shadow and axe, also known as the sound of ax and candle shadow, refers to the fact that at midnight in October of the ninth year of Kaibao in the Song Dynasty (976 AD), Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was seriously ill and summoned King Zhao Guangyi of Jin to discuss matters (other records say that it was the fourth person who summoned Taizu) His son Zhao Defang went to the palace to discuss the funeral affairs, but was not summoned to the palace after being informed by the King of Jin), and was not heard from the left and right. During the banquet, someone saw Guangyi leaving the banquet under the candlelight from time to time, as if he was shying away. They also heard Taizu stab the ground with an axe, and said loudly: "It's good to do it" (other records say "It's good to do it, it's good to do it"). ). Later Jin Dynasty King Zhao Guangyi succeeded to the throne and was known as Taizong in history.
Later generations had different opinions on this incident. One said that Guangyi plotted to assassinate Taizu and usurp the throne; another said that Queen Mother Du made a "Golden Chamber Alliance" with Taizu and Zhao Pu before her death, stipulating that his brother Guangyi would succeed Taizu after his death. position, so at that time it was just Taizu giving instructions to the King of Jin about his future affairs, and it was not Zhao Guangyi who usurped the throne.
