At 7 pm in Tokyo, a car stopped outside the door of the French restaurant "Niye Ting" in Tokyo. The waiter had already seen the car with a military sign and immediately came out.

As soon as the car door opened, Nagata Tetsuyama and Okamura Yanji walked out. Nagata went to the driver's seat and handed a box of octopus balls he bought on the roadside to the driver, "Thank you so much today. Go back, I won't need a car today."

The driver is a sergeant. He had heard of Nagata's daimyo. Today, the people who visited Nagata were all big names, and he also confirmed Nagata's identity. Seeing Nagata so polite, he quickly took the gift with thanks.

After sending the driver away, Nagata Tetsuyama and Okamura Yasuji arrived at the private room under the guidance of the waiter, which was already full of soldiers.

The members of the Niye Society, including Toshiro Ota, Hideki Tojo, Kawamoto Dasaku, Seishiro Itagaki, Kenji Doihara, and Ryosuke Isotani, have arrived here first.

The name of the "Erye Society" comes from the Erye Ting Restaurant. A group of young non-vassal officers united around the crown prince (Hyuhito), and formed the purpose of overthrowing the vassal forces headed by Aritomo Yama Prefecture.

Seeing Nagata coming in, everyone stepped forward to greet him. Nagata waved his hand, "Serve the food first, Okamura Kun and I have been hungry all day."

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When everyone heard this, they laughed and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed. The Japanese samurai was polite. In the old days, even if they were hungry for a few days, they had to walk on the street with a toothpick or a thin branch, and they looked as if they had just finished a very sumptuous meal.

The members of the Second Leaf Society were mainly military officers from Japanese embassies in various countries. They all received foreign etiquette education and paid more attention to decentness.

However, when Nagata Tetsuyama was with everyone, he would not put these false sets in front like those old antiques. Instead, he should eat and drink. Therefore, although there would be arguments and disputes at the party, it was in a very gentle atmosphere.

The young officers swept the food away in a turmoil, and their eyes naturally fell on Nagata Tetsuyama. Tojo Hideki was the first to speak, "Naoda, I would like to congratulate Nagata on being the second officer of the military commander stationed in Korea. The second officer of the military commander is often responsible for the command of the reserve team. Nagata is the first among us to stand out. There will definitely be a bright future. Now many people in the Ministry of Army and the General Staff Headquarters are overjoyed and believe that the time for annexation of Manchuria and Mongolia has come. I wonder what Nagata thinks?"

Others listened to Tojo's tone and understood that Tojo was afraid that his views would be criticized, so they used the so-called reason that many people "think that the time for annexation of Manchuria and Mongolia has come." Of course, Tojo did not lie. Although the members of the Nitaya Association were not so optimistic, they were more willing to believe that Japan could benefit from this war.

Nita Ting is a French restaurant, but the drink is tea. Nagata looked calm and took a sip of tea before asking: "Tojo-kun, what will the empire do next when He Jun attacks Kanto Prefecture?"

Hideki Tojo immediately replied: "Mobilize the North Korean troops to attack the Yalu River."

"What if the troops stationed in North Korea fail to win? What will the Empire do?" Nagata Tetsuyama continued to ask.

Hideki Tojo was a little surprised. He didn't believe that the Japanese army would fail. But Nagata Tetsuyama was quite authoritative in the Niya Club, Hideki Tojo had to answer: "Of course, other divisions will be sent to participate in the attack."

Nagata Tetsuyama nodded, "I can think of it, and He Jun can think of it. What do you think of it?"

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Hideki Tojo was a little stunned and understood Nagata Tengshan's meaning. Nagata Tengshan seemed to think that this war could not be a one-sided situation.

Nagata Tetsuyama felt that many people in the Niya Club had the same views as Hideki Tojo, so they didn't let them think about it themselves, so they took the initiative to say: "You guys, I have met many senior figures today. They are actually optimistic about this war. I really don't understand why their optimism is. The Japanese-Qing War and the Russo-Japanese War were planned for a long time and took the initiative to attack. The initiative is actually me. The situation this time is completely opposite, but those people actually carved boats and sought swords, thinking that the previous victory was simply because of the strong power of the empire. What is the difference between the arrogant and arrogant Qing upper class and the Tsarist Russian upper class? No wonder He Jun dared to take the initiative at this time."

Many members of the Erye Society were stunned. As an organization that aimed at overthrowing factions at the beginning of its establishment, Nagata Tetsuyama criticized the upper class for being a corpse and eating, and no one thought it was possible. If young school officials thought that the upper class was wise and powerful, what would they do to overthrow them?

However, what Nagata Tetsuyama is talking about now is another matter, and the young officers are uneasy about the meaning of this statement.

Toshiro Obata is the eldest son of the veteran parliamentarian Baron Miino Obata. He is the only Chinese man in the Niba Society. He is also the one who has been competing with Nagata Tetsuyama for the dominance of the Niba Society.

Since Nagata Tetsuyama said this, Toshishiro Ota asked with a gloomy expression: "Does He Jun think he can defeat the empire?"

Nagata Tieshan shook his head, "He Jun's strategic purpose is to unify China. He does not have to defeat the empire. As long as he remains undefeated in the war of attrition with the empire for two years, the empire may be forced to negotiate peace with He Jun. Even if He Jun's strength will be greatly lost, who else among the Chinese warlords dares to fight against He Jun's army? He Jun uses the price he has to pay to unify China to go to war with the empire... Alas! He Jun starts from the perspective of solving the essence of the problem."

Toshiro Obata felt anger and rushed straight from his chest to his forehead, and asked with a dark face: "Are Nagata-kun praising He Jun?"

Many members of the Niya Club also had the same feeling, and the unhappiness in their hearts was almost uncontrollable. However, compared with Toshiro Ota, the Niya Club members believed in Nagata Tetsuyama's judgment more, so they waited for Nagata Tetsuyama's explanation patiently.

Nagata Tetsuyama shook his head, "Tian Ji races horses, the lower horses are against the upper horses, the middle horses are against the lower horses, and the upper horses are against the middle horses. Two wins and one loses, the victory is. At present, the Japanese Empire is invincible in Northeast Asia, and this is the upper horses, but the navy has no place to use its skills in this war. If it wins, it will have no effect on the war. Because of military expenditure, the army in the empire is the weakest, and it is the middle horses. The Northeast Army takes the army as the absolute main force, and it is the upper horses. As long as the Northeast Army can draw with the Imperial Army, the empire is actually at a disadvantage."

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Obata Toshishiro listened angrily, trying to interrupt twice, but still didn't do that.

Okamura Yasuji was very angry at the advantages of the Northeast, but he had to admit that Nagata Tetsuyama was right. When Nagata Tetsuyama was lit, he asked: "What is the lower horse of the empire?"

Nagata Tetsuyama sighed, "I hate the heresy of socialism, but everyone in the Northeast under He Jun's rule is indeed food and has been taken care of by the government. If we suffer hard, from top to bottom, everyone can bear the pressure of war. What our governors want to achieve is a system for everyone to be me and I am for everyone. With the current empire situation, the poor are struggling to survive, and the powerful and powerful chaebols regard public funds as private goods and strive to accumulate. Japan's ability to bear war is the empire's subordinates. If he can defeat He Jun in a short time and seize Manchu and Mongolia, the empire will have huge benefits and the situation can still be maintained. If the war lasts for two years or even longer, He Jun does not need to win on the battlefield, millions or even tens of millions of people who went bankrupt during the war will be enough to shake the foundation of the country and make the empire unable to continue. The way He Jun believes is the way to win is here."

After hearing this, even Okamura Yasuji could not listen. It was not that Nagata Tetsuyama said something wrong, but Nagata Tetsuyama coldly described a very realistic and extremely terrifying future, which could happen.

Nagata Tieshan did not stop. He stood up and said in a heavy mood: "The upper class whom I met today did not realize the danger of the situation. The declaration of war issued by He Jun was very accurate in words. The Northeast Army declared war on the Kwantung Army. Although the reason for declaring war was arrogant and rude, it was just a means He Jun used to anger the upper class of the empire. At this time, the Kwantung Army was afraid that he could no longer save it. The upper class was obsessed with it and followed He Jun's command and action, and was anxious.

Order the Korean troops stationed in North Korea to attack the Yalu River area. I think the Korean troops stationed in North Korea are afraid of good fortune. Once the Kwantung Army is annihilated, the Korean troops stationed in North Korea will be destroyed. Will the empire still have the power to deal with He Jun in the next half month? He Jun can take advantage of this precious time to arrange defense, complete social control, and prepare for the subsequent reinforcements of the empire. Moreover, winter is coming, and the power as a defensive side will be greatly increased. Alas... it should be like this if you formulate a correct combat plan."

Hideki Tojo felt that what Nagata said was understandable, but he could not accept it. However, Tojo had always respected Nagata Tetsuyama, so he asked in a tone that would not anger Nagata Tetsuyama: "Does Nagata look down on He Jun too high? Is the land of Manchuria fertile and vast, and it is not enough to compete with the empire after several years of governance?"

Nagata Tengshan looked at Hikiki Tojo. Under his sharp gaze, Hideki Tojo couldn't help but lower his eyes and did not look at Hikiki Nagata Tengshan.

Nagata Tengshan continued to look at the other officers of the Second Ye Association, and saw that everyone was more or less convinced. Nagata Tengshan said loudly: "You guys, this is my personal inference. Whether this inference is correct can be known within a few days. We are comrades, so don't argue about this matter. Just wait for the result."

Everyone in the Erye Society was so angry that they knew that they could not compare with Nagata Tengshan's knowledge and stopped talking.

Nagata Tetsuyama continued: "I was ordered to serve as the second-rank officer of the military commander stationed in North Korea. I will set out tomorrow. I will say goodbye first."

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After saying that, Nagata Tetsuyama called the adjutant Okamura Yanji out together. As soon as he walked to the street outside the door, Isotani Ryosuke chased him out from Niye Ting, "Nagata, please stay."

The three of them stood on the side of the road, and Isotani Ryosuke asked, "I really don't want it to be true, but if things are true as Nagata Jun expected, how should I deal with it?"

Nagata Tetsuyama finally showed some helplessness, "If the situation reaches that point, that lord will definitely ask you privately. If Isotano is lucky enough to meet that lord privately, Isotano tell me my opinion. The Lord should not be angry and provoke an army, and the general should not be angry and attacked. He declared war with arrogant words, not He Jun's arrogant words, but He Jun predicted that the top leaders of the empire were arrogant and inferior and sensitive.

If words stimulate the empire, the senior officials of the empire will definitely strive to win quickly. He is waiting for work and take advantage of all the advantages. The elites of the empire have suffered a lot of losses and must recruit soldiers and produce large quantities of weapons. The situation will come into He Jun's expectations, and the two sides compete to compete with the country's ability to bear war. Therefore, please be sure to tell the master that the empire must be stable at this time and calmly. Anger can be restored to joy, anger can be said to the deceased country cannot survive, and the dead cannot be resurrected."

Ryosuke Isotani studied "The Art of War" very seriously and knew that Nagata Tetsuyama's words quoted many contents of Sun Tengshou. However, Isotani couldn't remember the specific articles from which Isotani believed in Nagata Tetsuyama very much, so I followed up with the inquiry. After hearing Nagata Tetsuyama emphasized that the Japanese Empire was so dangerous, I was unwilling to continue talking.

With a complicated unhappy mood, Isotani Rysuke replied: "Naoda, I know. If that adult wants to meet, I will definitely convey Naoda. The journey to North Korea is long. I wish Naoda and Okamura a good journey."

The three of them separated, Okamura Yasuji followed Nagata Tengshan. All day today, Okamura Yasuji was very unhappy. He respectfully and humbly greeted the "traitors" and sought their support. He told the relatively knowledgeable senior management about the crisis facing Japan and such pessimistic predictions on the development of the war. Each one was something that Okamura Yasuji did not like.

Because his emotions were much earlier than others, Okamura Yanji calmed down. He walked silently for a while and asked his doubts, "Naoda, why do you have to take Ishihara Kanir to North Korea?"

"Okamura, there is no need to say much about the upper class of the empire. The young and powerful faction is divided into two factions, one is us, who is the school officials at all levels. The other is the lieutenant and the non-commissioned officers who graduated from the non-commissioned officers' schools. The lieutenant and the non-commissioned officers are with soldiers every day. They have a low status, but the number of people is the largest. Don't underestimate Ishihara Kanir. He has contacted these lieutenant officers for many years and formed a fund to provide help when the family of lieutenant officers is in a difficult position. If I don't bring him with me, will I let Ishihara Kanir take advantage of the situation when the situation changes dramatically?"

Okamura Yasuji didn't like Ishihara Kanji, so he stopped saying anything. After walking for a while, he continued to ask: "Nadaya, if the situation is really as you expected, what major changes will happen in the domestic situation?"

Nagata Tetsuyama felt a little regretful when he heard Okamura Yanji's words. Although he could see a lot of things, he came from an ordinary family and did not have the natural rich connections like a clan. Okamura Yanji was already a hardcore Nagata Tetsuyama's, and he had a level of fighting and his ability to engage in politics was quite weak.

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However, at this time, there was no other choice. Nagata Tetsuyama slowly explained: "According to the rules, such a big defeat must be responsible for the upper class, and many positions will be vacant. In order to compete for power, the successor must win as soon as possible. At this time, some school officials who cannot understand the situation think that the opportunity has come, but follow their superiors do it. Although we are school officials, we have not served as commanders of various troops. When we have the opportunity, the situation will inevitably be very hasty. Therefore, we must bring Ishihara Kanji and have soldiers to fight when we clean up the mess."

Okamura Yanji walked away silently for a while before speaking: "Will that give Ishihara Kanji a chance to grow bigger?"

Hearing this, Nagata Tetsuyama stopped and turned to Okamura Yasuji. Even in the night, Okamura Yasuji could feel Nagata Tetsuyama's serious aura and couldn't help but stand up straight in an attentive posture.

Nagata Tetsuyama said in a serious tone: "Okamura, what we are pursuing is Japan's prosperity. If the upper class is so stupid, it will be fine to cooperate with them sincerely, let alone Ishihara Kanji. As long as we can solve this crisis for the empire, after the war, we will definitely become the backbone of the empire. At that time, Ishihara Kanji will not jump out of our palms."

Okamura Yasuji was in a bad mood today, and even felt a lot of dissatisfaction with Nagata Tetsuyama. That's right, after hearing this, Okamura Yasuji still lamented Nagata Tetsuyama's mind and demeanor, and his admiration for Nagata Tetsuyama has increased a little.

At this time, it was 8 o'clock in the evening in Tokyo, and the street lights were completely on. Those who set up stalls and opened shops made the lights on both sides of the streets brightly.

In Dalian and in Lushun, it was 7 pm. The two cities were completely lighted. The city was pitch black, and residents hid at home, with doors and windows closed.

On the edge of the city, firelight flashed everywhere. It was the fire of guns and cannons. At 3 pm, the Northeast Army finally completely broke the defense line of the Second Kanto Army's 2nd Brigade in Jinzhou Isthmus and entered the core area of ​​Kanto Prefecture composed of Dalian and Lushun.

Although night fell, the Northeast Army did not mean to pause at all. The troops began to fight in the city of Lushun and Dalian. Every fire was the gun flames sprayed from the muzzle. The Kwantung Army also knew that the last moment was coming. Not only did they not retreat, they stubbornly fought with the Northeast Army on the outer defense line of the city.

At this time, 34 hours have passed since 9 am on October 7th. There are 36 hours left before the 72-hour prescribed battle end time.

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