Age of Conquest Reborn

Emperor Hirohito's sudden "wow" made more than a dozen attendants tremble with fright. Who is Kono Yohei? He is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire of Japan. He is in charge of the empire's external exchanges. He is one of the few in the empire.

One of several important ministers, it has been such a long time, why did His Majesty the Emperor think so hard of him?

Especially in this place, these attendants can't help but think about it, but looking at His Majesty the Emperor's purple face, his nose and eyes are about to spit fire, and he looks so angry that he wants to bite someone, they should not have such thoughts.

, then why?

Just when the attendants, like goose-headed geese, had not reacted, Emperor Hirohito roared again, "Baga - why are you dawdling, why don't you go quickly!" After yelling, he turned around and walked back, heading straight to the meeting just now.

As they left the main hall of the meeting, a quick-legged aide ran out to make a phone call. The other aides-de-camp, who did not dare to show their anger, followed closely behind Emperor Hirohito.

Emperor Hirohito's passion came suddenly and inevitably. On the way back to the palace, he suddenly thought that the Germans' attack on the Soviet Union was based on information obtained through the Military Intelligence Bureau of the base camp, and the German side had no prior information.

It is necessary to report. It has been more than ten days since the war broke out. Neither the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor the German Embassy in Japan has a formal diplomatic document to report this matter to Japan!

In other words, as Germany's only ally in Asia, Japan did not receive any information from Germany before and after Germany attacked the Soviet Union. It is one thing to understand the situation through its own intelligence channels. The Germans officially reported,

This is another matter, which involves the weight of the Empire of Japan in the minds of the Germans. In other words, it is a matter of their own face!

How could the always arrogant Emperor Hirohito tolerate such a thing happening to him? He still didn't believe that the Germans would ignore the reaction of the Japanese Empire and not report relevant intelligence in advance before starting such a major military operation.

Since it was a military alliance, the Germans did not dare to ignore such a big thing as launching a war against the Soviet Union. Although Emperor Hirohito knew in his heart that the German head of state, Hitler, was more arrogant and arrogant than himself!

So what was the problem? Emperor Hirohito thought about it and decided that Foreign Minister Kono Yohei had neglected his duties. He suppressed the German notification to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and did not report it to himself at all. If it is said that Kono Yohei deliberately concealed

I won't believe it even if I beat Hirohito to death. He doesn't have the courage, let alone the need. However, it's just a case of dereliction of duty. Today, if I make this guy Kono Yohei look good, I swear I won't scold him.

As a person!

Emperor Hirohito gritted his teeth secretly. His face was angry, his steps were fast, and he was aggrieved as he walked, "Damn Kono Yohei, I lost an opportunity to make friends with the Germans!" It was indeed a good opportunity.

The German attack on the Soviet Union is what the Japanese want to see most. It can contain the Soviet army in the Far East and reduce the pressure on the Kwantung Army. Moreover, it is also an opportunity to show goodwill to Hitler. The Japanese do not need to make any effort, just talk a few empty words.

, wave the flag for the Germans with great fanfare, and do a good job on the surface. In the future, when dividing the fruits of victory in the war with the Soviet Union, naturally they will not suffer.

Hitler would remember the moral support of the Empire of Japan. The focus of the military deployment was on the Pacific Ocean in the south. The benefits in the north could also be taken advantage of. Such an opportunity that could bring huge benefits to the empire was given up by the idiot Yohei Kono.

After the delay, Emperor Hirohito was so angry that he wanted to bite his foreign minister to death.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono, who attended today's imperial military meeting, also just returned to his home. At the meeting, he watched a dragon-tiger fight between Prince Zain and Koichi Yoneuchi. It was wonderful, but it was different from his own.

half a dime

It has nothing to do with it. It is a fight between factions within the army. It is far away from your own son, and it cannot be affected. Besides, in the diplomatic field, it is those who can only dance with guns and sticks, kill people and set fires.

What can soldiers do to intervene?

If I have some feelings, I feel sorry for Koichi Mineuchi. After all, Koichi Mineuchi is also an old man in the imperial world. He has a deep foundation and is also an old bird who has gone through the whirlpool of political struggles. How can he be a mature figure by a rising star?

His Royal Highness, Prince Zain, was knocked to the ground, made disgraced, and almost fell over and couldn't get up? I really don't understand!

"Perhaps, Koichi Mineuchi is really old!" In his heart, Kono Yohei still sympathizes with Koichi Mineuchi, but this does not mean that he can stand up and take over the throne of Prince Jinai for Koichi Mineuchi. Isn't it wrong?

There is another thing that Kono Yohei doesn't understand, which is the attitude of the Germans. It has been more than ten days since the Soviet-German war broke out. According to the relationship between Germany and Japan's military allies, no matter what the Germans did beforehand, they would have to do it.

Report the situation. This is the most basic diplomatic common sense. Even if it is for confidentiality reasons, there are many factors for leaking secrets in such a large military operation, and diplomatic channels are one of them.

It is understandable that there was no notification before the war started. Then, after dawn on April 10th, the German troops began to fight against the Soviets. There was no news. In fact, this issue has not been reported since April 10th.

It had been lingering in Kono Yohei's mind since the morning, so throughout the whole day, he did not dare to leave his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, waiting for the German Ambassador to Japan to come to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in person to inform him of the matter.

But starting from the morning of April 10th, until the 20th of April, the German Ambassador to Japan von Taudesmann did not show up. This made Kono Yohei, who was waiting in a row, confused.

He deliberately called the German Embassy to inquire about the matter, but he picked up the phone several times and put it down again. Why, he couldn't afford to lose this person!

How could the dignified Foreign Minister of the Empire of Japan call the German Ambassador and ask, oh, just ask: "Mr. Ambassador, regarding your country's attack on the Soviet Union, your head of state or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not have any documents or anything like that."

Do you want to report something to His Majesty the Emperor or myself? If there is anything, please send it over!"

Kono Yohei would never do such a shameful thing. Not only would it ruin the reputation of the Japanese Empire, it would also be inconsistent with diplomatic etiquette. Kono Yohei was so stubborn that the German Embassy in Japan did not make any move about this matter.

Just let it go.

During this period, just in time, the Kwantung Army was beaten to a pulp by the Soviets and almost half-dead. Everyone in Japan was worried about the Kwantung Army, so no one could remember it. The Germans did not know what was going on before they attacked the Soviet Union.

The Japanese Empire shouted. However, at today's imperial military meeting, Prince Zain's words aroused Kono Yohei's thoughts. When the servants served the sumptuous meal, he was still thinking about it.

Thinking about the solution.

Just as he picked up the chopsticks, his secretary opened the door and came in, saying respectfully: "Your Excellency, the Palace Attendant called and His Majesty the Emperor summoned you to enter the palace immediately!"

Kono Yohei was stunned, his eyes wandered around in confusion for a few times, and he thought to himself: "Something's wrong, the deployment of the Imperial Council has just ended. What a big deal, His Majesty the Emperor summoned me urgently again. What's the reason?"

Similarly, His Majesty the Emperor's thoughts were still impossible to figure out. He could only look for some clues from the appearance, and then asked: "Did the attendant tell me why His Majesty the Emperor summoned me in such a hurry? Did he summon others at the same time?"

Minister?"

The secretary replied cautiously: "Your Excellency, the aide-de-camp didn't say anything, but after I inquired tactfully, the aide-de-camp revealed that His Majesty the Emperor is in a very bad mood right now and is losing his temper. I don't know the specific reason?"

The attendant became more cautious, looked at his boss's face, and replied: "The attendant said on the phone that no other ministers were summoned, only you!"

As soon as the secretary said this, Kono Yohei could no longer keep his temper. He dropped his chopsticks and ran away as if his butt was on fire. His Majesty the Emperor lost his temper. That meant there was something important and his Majesty was very dissatisfied.

summoned alone

Being alone, there was something wrong with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system, and he didn't know that it was that bastard who caused the trouble. Sitting in the car, Kono Yohei was still racking his brains to think about the matter of summoning him alone by His Majesty the Emperor.

"If it's that bastard from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who does something that makes His Majesty the Emperor Ryuugao furious, I will definitely not be able to spare him. At the very least, he should stop messing around with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!" Yohei Kono thought while gritting his teeth secretly.

Kono Yohei had just arrived at the main hall, and before he had time to salute Emperor Hirohito, he heard a thunderous roar, "Kono Yohei! - you! You! How brave are you? How dare you deceive me about such a big matter?"

Kono Yohei staggered in shock, and with a "bang!" in his head, he hurriedly raised his head and saw that His Majesty the Emperor was so angry that his features had moved away, his face was ashen, and a pair of slender eyes had a sinister cold light, staring at him intently.

Hold yourself.

Kono Yohei was confused. He was hit by a dragon's roar. He still didn't know what was going on. Was he wronged or not? Besides, he was not very courageous. His Majesty the Emperor would not be the only one to follow everything.

, I never dared to go out of my way in the slightest, just take the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, as an example. I knew that this was done in a very despicable manner, but I was just staring at a shit basin, and through diplomatic channels,

Is that correct?

Even the Americans wrote in the newspapers after the incident, cursing themselves as the most despicable and shameless liar in Japan's history. I have taken this shit seriously. Since I became the Minister of Foreign Affairs, when have I ever done anything out of the ordinary?

Why do you have the courage to say something about it?

Kono Yohei looked aggrieved, bowed deeply, and said in a low voice but with resentment: "Your Majesty, I am very frightened. I wonder where did your Majesty's accusation of my boldness come from?"

(To be continued) (To be continued..)