The sun in May shines through the window glass, illuminating the floor of the Japanese Army University auditorium. The military band plays "Kiminoyo" with a low and slow rhythm. With the order of 'Come out!', Ho, a graduate of the Japanese Army University

Stepping forward sharply, he and the other five graduates of the 27th Class of 1915 Mainland China took a step forward and stood in line.

The principal, Major General Kawai Soko, stepped forward and placed the Japan Army University Outstanding Cadet Medals on the chests of the six people one by one.

When the medals were completed, the music ended. Ishihara Wanji, the captain of the freshman salute team, shouted: "Seniors, please follow me!" He immediately turned around and led everyone to the graduation ceremony podium.

The six people were the top six among the 27th graduates of the Japanese Army University in 1915. They were selected based on their scores in various subjects during their schooling and the collective deliberations of the instructor evaluation team.

According to the order of evaluation, the six people are He Rui in the first place, Masaharu Honma in the second place, Jun Imamura in the third place, Tomofumi Yamashita in the fourth place, Shozo Kawabe in the fifth place, and Hideki Tojo in the sixth place.

In addition to receiving medals of excellence personally awarded by the president of Japanese universities, these six people will also receive the honor of receiving sabers from the Emperor of Japan.

An old man wearing a general's military uniform and an admiral's rank badge walked up to the stage. He was not tall, but energetic. He was the current Minister of the Imperial Household, Prince Sadae Fushimi, who was authorized by the Emperor of Japan to confer the honor on his behalf.

In 1915, all the graduates of the 27th class of Mainland China stared at the backs of the six people. Although they were envious, they were not too unconvinced. The graduation scores of the students were scored by the instructors of each subject and handed over to the school's military adjutant for a summary report to the principal and staff.

The Head of General Affairs of the Headquarters. Only the Chief of Staff, the Head of General Affairs, the Adjutant for Academic Affairs, and the Principal know the specific results of the students. The six people who can stand in front of Prince Fushiminomiya, in addition to their excellent grades, each have their own areas where others are far behind.

The adjutant beside the prince held the gold-rimmed saber in both hands, but the short Prince Fushimi Palace did not pick it up. He raised his head and looked at He Rui, "He Jun, even though I am in the palace, I have heard of your name! Very rarely.

It’s really exciting to see such an outstanding young man. Even if he is from Tang Dynasty.”

"With a little reputation, I didn't expect to alarm His Highness. I am very frightened." He Rui replied in a Japanese accent. Even though his soul has traveled to this era for 5 years, He Rui still cannot fully adapt to the Japanese language pattern.

The five outstanding graduates next to them maintained a standard standing military posture, and most of them turned their heads slightly, watching the unusual conversation.

"That's not a bit of a reputation. Many ministers in the cabinet often adopt your views. Even His Majesty specifically mentioned your book during several interviews with his ministers."

"Is it "The Destiny of Japan"?"

"'A Preliminary Interpretation of Geopolitics', 'The Future of the Yellow Race', and 'East Asian Confucian Civilization and the Future of the World' are all covered." Fushimi Palace sighed, "Many elders were amazed, Mr. He, you have to know, the Emperor's gift

The saber was originally only awarded to Japanese soldiers, but many people think that based on your friendly attitude towards Japan and your many helpful suggestions, you should make an exception!"

Hearing this, Tojo Hideki, who originally kept his eyes on the front, couldn't help but turn his face and look at this scene.

He Rui's angular face had a calm expression, "I am deeply honored by what Your Highness said. It coincides with the current situation, with wars in Europe, and I also hope to contribute to the people of China, Japan and even all East Asia. A brief opinion

, to make you laugh."

Prince Fushimi looked at He Rui and said slowly: "Major General Kawai Cao must have talked to you many times, right? He Jun, with your talents and the national power of the Japanese Empire, the cause of revitalizing East Asia is just around the corner."

.If we return to China, given the current situation on the mainland, there may be no place for genius to be used!"

For a moment, everyone who heard this held their breath, waiting for He Rui's answer.

He Rui looked back at Prince Fushimi's expectant gaze, "Your Highness, Japan will always be Xiaguan's second home."

Prince Fushimi looked slightly regretful, picked up the saber offered by the attendant next to him, and held it in his hand. He Rui bowed in salute, took the saber with both hands, and then stepped back.

With an inaudible sigh, Prince Fushimi turned around and picked up the saber given to the second Honma Masaharu.

Half an hour later, the graduation ceremony finally ended.

At the entrance of the auditorium, Ishihara Wan'er, captain of the freshman salute team, had finished his attendance and was waiting outside the door. When he saw He Rui coming out, he stepped forward and took the schoolbag from He Rui's hand, and the two walked side by side to the corner of the campus where they usually gather.

The bright sunshine in mid-May 1915 fell on the campus of the Japanese Army University. This military academy is located in the Port District of Tokyo, adjacent to Tokyo Bay, and has a warm and humid climate. Because it is a senior military officer's school, subjects are more important than technical subjects, and there are not many training grounds.

There are tree shades everywhere on campus, and traditional Japanese wooden or stone tables and chairs can be seen everywhere under the shade of the trees. It is afternoon, and the campus is very quiet.

There were many people standing under the shade of the trees in the corner of the campus. There were cadets studying at the Japanese Army University, as well as cadets from the Japanese Army Military Academy and Etajima Naval Academy. Sitting in the middle seats were Okamura Neji and Obata Satoshi.

Shiro and other mainland instructors and young staff officers from the General Staff Headquarters.

Arriving in front of the waiting people, He Rui said hello. Continental University instructor Neiji Okamura, who had already sat down, pointed to the empty seat opposite him, "He Jun, please sit down."

The soldiers without seats gathered around those with seats. When He Rui sat down, all the seats were filled. The standing soldiers inadvertently formed a circle.

Taking off his military cap, He Rui glanced at the young officers across from him with bright eyes. The oldest among them was Neiji Okamura, a 31-year-old instructor from the Mainland University. Toshiro Obata, a staff officer at the General Staff Headquarters, was 30 years old. Standing behind them

Most of the young soldiers were from the wealthy or well-established classes in Japan. Most of those behind He Rui were from backgrounds that had nothing to do with wealth.

Turning his head, He Rui smiled and said to Ishihara behind him: "Ishihara, send the latest issue of "Military Soul" to everyone."

Ishihara Wanji took out a stack of tabloids from his schoolbag, and everyone around him passed them around, and soon everyone had a copy.

The people gathered here come from very different backgrounds, but they are all gathered together because of this salon tabloid "Military Soul". More than a year ago, He Rui decided to start it after a drunken meeting with several like-minded military officers. Originally it was only available in mainland China.

It was widely distributed and later gradually entered the army cadet schools and naval schools in various places. Recently, even within a day or two after the release, several copies will appear in the General Staff Headquarters and the Ministry of Finance.

As the tabloid "Soul of the Army" becomes more and more influential, more and more soldiers have submitted letters, written articles, and debated in "Soul of the Army". In the past seven or eight months, there have been even more such names as Neji Okamura and Toshi Obata.

Shiro and other mainland instructors and young staff officers from the General Staff Headquarters participated.

After getting this issue of "Military Soul", everyone was not as eager to read it as usual. He Rui is about to return to China, and everyone wants to hear what he has to say at this time.

The first person to speak was the 31-year-old instructor Neji Okamura, "It's a pity that Mr. He chose to return to China. I don't know when we will see you again next time."

He Rui and Okamura Neiji, an instructor at the Mainland University, often meet each other, but they are not close friends. He replied to Okamura Neiji straightforwardly: "This issue of "Military Soul" has an article by Okamura senior. The future situation
Chapter completed!