The imperial residence of Xiaguan is located in Chiyoda District. Before 24 pm on the 25th, the revolutionary army had surrounded Chiyoda District and began to attack the Guard Division guarding Chiyoda District.

Except for the Army Director of Education who lives in Chiyoda, who is now missing. The remaining two chiefs of the Army, the Minister of the Army and the Chief of Staff have entered the palace to protect the palace.

Deputy Chief of Staff Head Office Nagata Tetsuyama stood on the rooftop of the Army Provincial Building, while Okamura Yasuji stood beside Nagata, listening to the sound of fighting from all directions. The sound of guns and cannons, especially the sound of cannons, made Okamura clench his fists.

When North Korea fought against the Northeast Army 4 years ago, Okamura believed that his tactical ability was no less than Ishihara. Now, just by listening to the sound of gunfire, Okamura once again felt Ishihara's familiar offensive style. Today's battle is better than Ishihara's tactical ability.

Nagata listened to the sound of guns and cannons in the battle without saying a word. Both sides of the offensive and defense around Chiyoda used artillery large numbers, especially the Ishihara troops as the attacking side, whose number of artillery was almost twice that of the Guard Division. Now both sides of the war still used artillery mainly 75 artillery.

At this moment, Major General Toshiro Obata ran to the roof and walked to Nagata and Okamura. After standing for a while, Major General Toshiro Obata gritted his teeth and said hatefully: "Ishiro I am really crazy! He actually used so many artillery! How many divisions are there standing on Ishiro?"

The questions raised by Toshiro Obata were also the ones that Nagata was considering. The organization of the Kobayashi division was naturally fixed, and the number of artillery in Ishihara's hands was related to the number of Ishihara's divisions. Now there are officers and soldiers supporting Ishihara in each division. These officers and soldiers can choose to leave their bases and go to Tokyo based on the scale of squads, squadrons, brigades, and even corps. When coming to Tokyo, you can carry rifles and machine guns.

But if you want to carry artillery, you need to seize the division's arsenal. In other words, the number of artillery Ishihara has in his hands means that he has fully mastered the division. So far, the number of artillery has not yet been overwhelming. In other words, Ishihara's strength is not enough to crush the Guard Division.

Ishihara dared to launch an attack to siege Chiyoda, proving that his troops were far superior to the Guard Division. The possibility of escaping from Chiyoda is very small. If Nagata and other current government personnel still want to be rescued, they can only expect the Guard Division to be able to fight for two days. Once the battle lasts more than two days, other divisions loyal to the emperor will come to Tokyo to serve the king. That is the only chance for Nagata and others to be rescued.

At this time, Toshiro Obata was full of fear and anger. After saying a few words on his own, he saw that Nagata and Okamura did not answer, and felt a little bored. He could only light a cigarette and stand on the rooftop with Nagata and Okamura to observe the situation of the battle.

For military experts, the location, distance and density of gunfire bursts contain a lot of intuitive combat information. With these alone, military experts can build a scene of the battle in their minds. So just listening to it from afar, there is no boredom at all.

Before we knew it, most of the hour had passed. The once dense gunfire sounded temporarily, and the three people upstairs couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

In the previous battle, Ishihara's troops had a firm will to attack and were willing to fight. Faced with such a fierce offensive, the Guards Division's defensive will was also tenacious. Although they were forced to shrink the defense line, they still stood firm and fought to defend.

If this continues, when the defense circle of the Guard Division is small enough, its defense strength can be increased by a part. The possibility of defending itself for 48 hours is completely there.

After being more at ease, Toshiro Obata remembered his purpose of coming up. At first, Toshiro Obata wanted to ask Okamura to intervene in commanding the defense of the Guard Division. It is recognized in the Japanese army that Nagata has the first strategic ability and Okamura's staff operations. Although this guy Ishihara's strategic ability is not necessarily worse than that of Nagata and Okamura, it must not be more than two people.

What Ishihara can compare with Nagata is his courage to go against the current when other Japanese troops retreated. This courage combined with his excellent ability, which made Ishihara receive the same evaluation as Nagata in a short period of time.

Therefore, Toshiro Obata hopes to ask Okamura to intervene in the defense of the Kobaya Division. With an excellent staff member like Okamura participating in the defense, coupled with the firm willpower that Okamura showed in the Sino-Japanese War, it will enhance the sense of security of those big men in the palace.

But Nagata and Okamura continued to say nothing. Judging from their meaning, they were preparing to continue watching the game. Toshiro Obata could not find the opportunity, so he could only continue to wait.

The pause on the battlefield most of the time means that the subsequent battle will be more intense, and Toshiro Obata naturally knows this. Sure enough, the fire exchange was weaker for less than half an hour, and the sound of gunfire sounded violently again. The 75 guns of both sides were firing violently, trying to suppress and destroy the firepower points of the other party.

A few minutes later, a more violent sound of cannons rang in the direction of Ishihara's troops. Nagata turned around without saying a word and walked towards the stairs downstairs, Okamura's fists clenched tighter! If Okamura's nails were not cut short, Okamura's nails would probably poke into the flesh of the palm of his hand at this time.

Toshiro Obata's eyes were already wide open, fear filled Ota's heart, so he had already asked to himself: "Nagata used 150 cannons. Is he going to bomb the palace together?"

Okamura continued to listen to the sound of cannons without saying a word. The artillery that Ishihara's main combat had changed from 75 guns to 150 heavy guns. The 75 guns and 100 guns of the Guards Division were roaring less and less. From a combat perspective, this was inevitable. The 75 guns moved faster and could go when they were shot. But no matter how they moved, as long as a 150 gun fell within about 40 meters of the 75 gun, the gun position was basically abandoned. Even if the 75 gun was not knocked out, the 75 gun group would not be spared.

During the Sino-Japanese War, Okamura had seen 150 artillery bombardment scenes many times. What Obata Toshiro said just now was right, Ishihara was planning to turn the palace into scorched earth.

Thinking of this, Okamura found that he was not surprised at all. Ishihara was such a person. When Ishihara faced a complete defeat during the Sino-Japanese War, when Ishihara set out on the road north to Pyongyang, Okamura could not feel any fear in Ishihara. As long as Ishihara felt that it was the correct strategy, even if there was a sea of ​​corpses and blood ahead, even if the battlefield ahead would take Ishihara's life, Ishihara would not be shaken at all.

At this time, the sound of running footsteps came from behind him. A thick layer of snow had accumulated on the platform of the top floor of the Army Provincial Building, and a creaking sound was made under the feet of the visitor. The visitor stood behind Okamura and said loudly: "Report to Okamura, Lord Nagata, please go down to see him."

Okamura did not answer, and ignored Toshiro Ota, who was beside him, turned around and walked towards the stairs. The battle was not over yet, but the result of the battle was no longer surprising, and it was meaningless to continue to look at it.

When he arrived at the office of the Minister of Army below, Nagata was already sitting inside. When he saw Okamura coming in, Nagata said calmly: "Okamura, please take the others to the palace and protect the guards. Go now."

Okamura doesn't understand what it means to stay in the Army Provincial Building alone. Do you want to rely on this building to organize defense?

If Ishihara used 75 guns, this solid reinforced concrete building is indeed worth defending. Now Ishihara has used 150 guns. Under the close bombardment of 150 guns, all such buildings outside the Army Provincial Building and Sakurada Gate combined can only delay for a few hours. Ishihara's troops will not break through the palace for more than 48 hours.

So Okamura asked bluntly: "Nadaya, we think we should go and protect our car together."

Nagata shook his head, "Okamura, Ishihara may let you go, but he will never let me go. As a soldier, I don't want to kneel on the ground and be chopped off my head. So I want to stay here."

Okamura felt that the muscles on his face were spasming uncontrollably, so that the corners of his mouth were twitching. Nagata was right, Nagata was Ishihara's political enemy, so Ishihara would never let Nagata go. Even if Nagata surrendered, he would not be able to survive.

At this time, the roar of 150 artillery in the distance became even more intense, and the floors of the Ministry of Military Affairs building were trembling slightly. The vibration made Okamura immediately make up his mind and raise his hand to salute Nagata, "Nagata, if you go down, you will defend the Emperor!"

After saying that, Okamura walked out of the Secretary of the Army without looking back.

Seeing Okamura's back disappearing outside the door, Nagata slowly stood up and closed the door of the Army Minister's office. Looking at the chair behind the desk, Nagata felt a funny feeling in his heart. If he had not been hit by He Rui, Nagata would have sat in this position for up to five years. There was even a chance to go further and become Prime Minister after becoming the Army Minister. But everything was over, Nagata's ideal was completely shattered under He Rui's overwhelming ability.

Thinking of this, Nagata walked to the seat of the Minister of the Army and sat down. Since it was over, Nagata was ready to end his life here.

The sound of cannons outside gradually stopped. It seemed that Ishihara's troops had used heavy artillery to destroy the defense line of the Guard Division, and began to make a full breakthrough, approaching the palace.

Various footsteps sounded in the corridor, and some officers shouted, asking people to defend the Army Building. Some officers shouted loudly, asking the generals and schoolmen of the Army Province to quickly enter the palace. If it was too late, they would not be able to enter.

Nagata smoked, completely ignoring these voices. The shouts and footsteps gradually left. From beginning to end, the people from the Army Province already knew that the Minister of the Army and others had entered the palace first, and no one came to the Minister of the Army.

After a while, the voices on the street gradually became quiet. Just when Nagata thought there was another battle, he heard a Kansai-sounding cry coming from the street, "My army brothers, we are the revolutionary army. You are surrounded, no matter how brave you fight next, you cannot turn the situation around. You have failed!"

Nagata didn't expect that the guy who persuaded surrender was quite knowledgeable and actually described the reality gracefully. He stood up, Nagata walked to the window and pushed open the window.

I saw a man in the middle of the street holding a torch, standing in the middle of the road, shouting at the Army Provincial Building. In the dark night, the man holding the torch became the brightest place on the street, because he was alone, among the nearby buildings, the man in the Revolutionary Army looked very small.

The man held a Chinese-made or Japanese manufacturer imitating China's electric speakers and continued to shout to the Army Provincial Building: "Your Lord, our revolutionary army is fighting for the entire Japanese people. The Japanese people include your family and you. After the success of the revolution, everyone can eat rice, have a job, and don't have to worry about being taken abroad to fight, let alone selling their children. In order to allow the Japanese people to live such a life, we launched the revolution! You guys, you have fulfilled your loyalty, this is your glory. But now, please put down your weapons of honor, the battle is over!"

Nagata hoped that someone could shoot this person at this time, but after waiting for a while, no one fired. Now, Nagata remembered that most of the troops who retreated into the palace and stayed outside to defend were combat officers and soldiers of the Guard Division.

Not long after, several flashlights lit up. Some soldiers walked out of several buildings. They walked to the revolutionary army soldier holding a torch and started talking to him.

Not long after, some officers and soldiers walked out of each building. Several teams of officers and soldiers came from the direction of the attack of Ishihara troops and handed over the defensive troops.

Nagata felt that no one just fired a shot. Nagata closed the window and sat back to the position of the Minister of the Army. The Minister of the Army is undoubtedly the highest position in the army. Nagata felt a little regretful. If he could sit in this position earlier and truly grasp power, the situation would be very different.

Thinking of this, I heard the sound of many people's rapid footsteps in the corridor. Soon, the footsteps stopped outside the door, turned their hands, and the door was pushed open suddenly. However, the Ishihara troops outside the door did not rush in, but immediately dodged beside them.

Then, a ray of light flashed, and Nagata couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly. It should be a small mirror stuck at the head of the rifle to observe the indoor situation. The Northeast Army used a lot of trench observations in the Sino-Japanese War, and the Japanese army also learned these.

It was confirmed that only Nagata was the only one in the house, and the soldiers outside rushed in quickly. Some people held guns at Nagata, and others quickly checked everywhere. After confirming that only Nagata was the only one, the soldiers with guns were the only one left, and only four people looked at Nagata with guns. Soon, someone strode in. Nagata looked up and saw that it was an acquaintance, Saburo Aizawa.

Originally, Nagata and Saburo Aizawa had no personal relationship, but they just met each other. But a few months ago, after Nagata left the Nishinoji family, he was "sincerely punished" by illegal ronin on the road. The one who saved Nagata was Saburo Aizawa. Since then, the two have had some personal relationships.

Saburo Aizawa entered the house and saluted Nagata who was sitting on the seat of the Minister of the Army, "Good night, Lord Nagata."

Nagata just nodded. Then Saburo Aizawa continued to ask: "Hissan Nagata, are you ready?"

Nagata really wanted to say that he was ready, but it was related to life and death, so he couldn't say this sentence. This made Nagata suddenly feel a sense of shame. As a lieutenant general of the Great Japanese Empire, he was so scared that he couldn't speak when facing death. This was really a shame!

But after a moment, the strong desire to survive surged in my chest. It is indeed glorious to die bravely, but if I can survive, glorious death will seem unattractive.

Just when Nagata's heart was shaking for life and death, he heard Saburo Aizawa say, "Your Excellency, Sayunnara."

Two soldiers walked out from behind Saburo Aizawa, and started shooting at Nagata's chest with submachine guns. Countless hot things poured into Nagata's chest, and Nagata felt the strong impact at the first time. At this time, he had an idea that maybe he should enter the palace with Okamura.

But after being shot by dozens of bullets, Nagata's cardiovascular rupture was completely broken within a few seconds, and his brain lost blood supply, and his eyes quickly became dark. In less than ten seconds, Lieutenant General Nagata's No. 1 strategist of the Japanese Army, Lieutenant General Nagata's first strategist, died of being executed.

Saburo Aizawa let out a long sigh. He never thought that he would save Nagata, nor did he expect that Nagata would eventually die in his hands. This wonderful friendship of fate made Saburo Aizawa feel a little moved for the first time tonight.

But Saburo Aizawa quickly pulled himself back to reality. The defense of the Guards Division had collapsed and ended under the bombardment of 150 artillery. At this time, the last fortress of the old Japan was the Imperial Palace. The Future Society had already confirmed that the Imperial Palace must be completely taken down, and all actions to stop the revolution must be shattered! Even if the Imperial Palace is to ashes, it is still possible to turn it into ashes!

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Saburo Aizawa saw Nagata's body move. It was not Nagata's corpse that was cheated, but under gravity, Nagata's head hung down. Just looking at his posture and ignoring the blood flowing from his chest, Nagata seemed to be sitting on the seat and falling asleep. However, Nagata's military cap fell down due to the vibration.

Saburo Aizawa felt that this made Nagata's body look unbeautiful, so he took a few steps forward, picked up the military cap that fell on the ground, and brought it to Nagata. He then ordered to the comrades around him, "Let him do this." Then he strode out of the Army Provincial Building.

The Army Department Building is outside Sakurada Gate. At this time, the lights in the palace were already under control. I have seen from the street. The tall Sakurada Gate, which is close to me, stands like a monster in the snowy night, giving the people outside Sakurada Gate a strong sense of oppression.

Thinking that as long as the Sakurada Gate and the palace to which he belongs, the first stage of the revolution will be won. Aizawa Saburo's heart temporarily calmed down due to the execution of Nagata Tengshan, the flames burned violently again. He held the saber on his waist and shouted loudly to his comrades: "You guys! The enemy is in the Sakurada Gate!"

"The enemy is inside Sakurada Gate!"

"The enemy is inside Sakurada Gate!"

Outside Sakurada Gate, the revolutionary soldiers raised their arms and shouted. At Sakurada Gate, Okamura, who was urgently assigned here, felt uncomfortable as if his heart was held in one hand. But except for waiting for the final fate, Okamura had no other way.
Chapter completed!