………………………… Regarding Saionji Gongwang's suggestion, the emperor showed a look of consideration. Although Emperor Taisho was not in good health, his personality was definitely not peaceful. Because Emperor Taisho's father, Emperor Meiji, was a very powerful figure, Taisho, as the eldest son, was expected to be high from an early age. It's just that because his health is too poor and his spirit is also a little abnormal, Emperor Meiji had to leave many important ministers to assist him in order to maintain the military fortune of the Great Japanese Empire for a long time, among which the most prestigious is Yama Prefecture Aritomo. Yama Prefecture Aritomo, who held the power of Japan, suppressed the emperor very seriously, but the performance of Emperor Taisho during this period allowed him to snatch a lot of power from Yama Prefecture Aritomo. And the means taken by Emperor Taisho was to reuse the public hope of Saionji Temple to fight against Yama Prefecture Youtomo. I have to say that the art of imperial power is something that the emperor of any country must learn.

"Your Majesty, I oppose this. If the Great Japanese Empire were to lose in this battle, the government of Tohoku would gain great prestige. There are several large forces in China, but none of these forces can be compared with the Northeast. If it weren't for the sudden entry of the Great Japanese Empire into the war, I am afraid that the entire of China would have been unified by the Tohoku now. Marshal Yama Youpeng was a little anxious, and then turned his head to look at Terauchi Zhengyi.

Masaki Terauchi was embarrassed for a while, but he still had to speak hard. After all, Yamashita has a friend who is his benefactor.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, there can only be one great power in the Far East between China and the Great Japanese Empire, and this is determined by geography. From a historical point of view, when the Shina people were strong, it was when our Great Japanese Empire was weak, and in addition, we had a great hatred with the Shina people, and their so-called defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, many people in Shina hated the Great Japanese Empire very much. Under these circumstances, giving the people of China time to develop would be a great disaster for the Japanese Empire. Prime Minister Masahiro Terauchi said.

"Your Excellency, will the Empire's finances be able to sustain a war of this magnitude for a long time?" Xiyuan Temple Gongwang asked in a deep voice.

"This ......" Masaki Terauchi was embarrassed. Now the financial situation is indeed not optimistic, if the empire really releases a national war and implements a wartime policy, the empire will still be able to squeeze out the logistical guarantees needed for the war, and besides, the empire can also borrow from foreign countries, and I believe that many Western powers will be willing to borrow from the empire.

"Your Majesty the Emperor! During the period of Prime Minister Shigenobu Oke, he took advantage of the opportunity of the world war to extricate the empire from its financial crisis in one fell swoop, and the empire's finances ran into a surplus for the first time after the Russo-Japanese War. It's a pity that Prime Minister Shigenobu Otsuki was killed by a villain, otherwise the economic development of the empire would never have stopped like this. Your Majesty the Emperor, we have missed a lot of opportunities, and what we should do now is to stop the senseless wars and concentrate on restoring the national strength of the Empire. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said in a deep voice.

"Yaga! Xiyuan Temple-kun, what is your intention to blindly let the empire stop the war? The Great Japanese Empire had already gambled on his honor, how could it be casually abandoned? Marshal Youpeng of Shanxian said in a deep voice.

"Marshal of Yama County, the army of the empire cannot go to war hungry. It can't be without bullets, it can't be without logistics, all these things need the financial support of the empire, and once the finances collapse, the great Japanese empire will fall into the abyss from which it will never recover. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said in a deep voice. Xiyuan Temple saw that the emperor was dissatisfied with the mountain county, and if he didn't behave well at this time, he would lose his due role. As for offending Youpeng in Shanxian County, Gongwang of Xiyuan Temple is not too worried, after all, Gongwang of Xiyuan Temple was born in a great aristocracy in Japan, and his family power is very strong. It is precisely on the basis of this self-confidence that the always calm Xiyuan Temple Gongwang is rarely aggressive.

Looking at the quarrel between the two, Emperor Taisho's brows furrowed even deeper. Although he did not like the domineering of Yama Prefecture Youtomo, it was undeniable that Emperor Taisho agreed with the militaristic policy of Yama Prefecture Aritomo in his heart. However, based on the imperial power, the emperor did not allow the authority of Yama Prefecture Aritomo to surpass his own, even if the Taisho Emperor's physical and mental state was not very good, after all, the emperor was the master of the country. Although Japan is a constitutional monarchy, the power of the king is much greater than imagined. Japan's political system is a model of Germany, which is nominally a constitutional monarchy, but it is a real monarchy. Kaiser Wilhelm II was also a very powerful person, and in this case, the so-called cabinet could only be an ornament.

"Enough! I believed that it was necessary for the Empire of Japan to send reinforcements to Korea. In accordance with Marshal Yama Prefecture's plan, the 4th Division was transferred from the mainland, the 8th Division from the Ryukyus, and the 5th Division from Taiwan. Ordered the main forces of the combined fleet, all thrown into the transport of troops. At the same time, order the North Korean army Matsukawa Toshiyin, if he can't hold his current territory, then he will cut his stomach! The Empire doesn't need such incompetent generals! The Emperor said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, shouldn't we transfer some troops from the Sixth Division to support the North Korean army, the current North Korean army is extremely empty, and the weapons and ammunition are even more heavy. If we do not support it, the North Korean army is even in danger of being completely annihilated. Youpeng of Shan County stepped forward and said.

"Marshal Yama County, what the empire needs now is to develop the economy and not war, to send a telegram to the 1st Division, so that they can withdraw to Jinzhou and garrison Port Arthur. The Empire's sovereignty over Port Arthur must be secured. Emperor Taisho said in a deep voice. Emperor Taisho's opinion is clear, we will not fight. But the territory we occupy now is not for us to spit out.

"Your Majesty is wise!" The Xiyuan Temple Gongwang, who was originally gloomy because the empire sent troops, had a happy face. The emperor nominally agreed with Aritomo Yamagu, but in reality he changed the expansion of the war to clean up the mess. The three permanent divisions were thrown into the Korean battlefield, and as long as the Japanese army did not take the initiative to attack, the Shina Army might not have the courage to attack the 'territory' of the empire.

"His Majesty the Emperor...... "Yamaguchi Aritomo still wants to say something."

"Alright, that's all for today!" The Emperor said in a deep voice. Angry with all this, the Emperor only felt uncomfortable and urgently needed to rest.

At this time, a major general and staff officer hurriedly walked into the Imperial Hall. The faces of the top leaders of both the Japanese military and the political side who were holding the meeting changed. You know, this is the Emperor's Imperial Council, and it is usually forbidden to enter unless something terrible happens.

"Your Majesty the Emperor! The North Korean army sent an urgent telegram asking for help, and the Chinese army used new weapons, and most of our positions have been broken through," the major general's staff officer said in a low voice.

"What?" All of them are discolored.

"New weapons? What is it? Youpeng asked eagerly.

"It's a tank! And the enemy's tank attacks were extremely sharp. Half an hour in a row under the two heavily defended lines of our army. The current situation on the battlefield is unknown. The commander of the Korean Army, Lieutenant General Toshiyin Matsukawa, sent a telegram asking for help. Requests for reinforcements to move into the northeast. Otherwise, they won't be able to hold out for long. The major general's staff officer said in a trembling voice.

"Yaga! Rice bucket, rice bucket! The emperor's face began to change color again. The tanks of the Great Japanese Empire were put into the battlefield, but not only did they not achieve an inch, but they were all killed by the Shina people as targets. Now that the tanks of the Chinese have been put into service, the army of the Reich is actually taking the beaten fart. How can this result make Japan's military industry embarrassed?

"Your Majesty the Emperor, if the positions of the Korean army in front are breached. There was no good defensive terrain behind its position all the way to the banks of the Yalu River, and if this development continued, the Korean army would either be completely annihilated or driven out of the territory of China. Your Majesty the Emperor, at this time, I suggest that we should first withdraw from the territory of China and then reorganize the Korean army. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"Retreat?" The Emperor's face was slightly distorted.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I agree with Saionji-kun's opinion that since the battlefield is no longer victorious, retreating can preserve the living force and prepare for the next battle." Terauchi Masashi stepped forward and said. After all, the North Korean army is his old subordinate, and even if the North Korean army loses the battle, Terauchi Masashi does not want them all to die on the battlefield.

Shan Youpeng closed his glasses and didn't say a word, but from his slightly trembling hands, it could be seen that his mood was not as calm as it seemed.

"No, the honor of the Empire cannot be discarded like this! Even if it was death, the Imperial Japanese Army should have died on the battlefield. The Emperor's shrill voice echoed throughout the main hall.

"Your Majesty the Emperor thinks twice!"

"Your Majesty the Emperor thinks twice!"

“……”

The entire hall knelt down and asked the emperor to think twice.

"Whoa, whoop......" Emperor Taisho gasped for a moment. His body was not strong enough to sustain him with such frequent and violent mood swings. He looked at Marshal Youpeng of Shan County, who was silent as a mountain with some blood-red glasses.

"Marshal of Yamasan, what is your opinion?" Emperor Taisho said in a deep voice. Yamaguchi Aritomo was arrogant and arrogant, but his insight into national policy and military strategy was very extraordinary, otherwise he would not have stood out from many outstanding people during the Meiji Restoration. He was selected by Emperor Meiji to assist Emperor Taisho.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, the Korean army cannot all be lost in the hands of the Shina people. Retreat is the only way. But rest assured, Your Majesty the Emperor, the Great Japanese Empire will not be defeated by this defeat. In the near future, the Imperial Japanese Army will definitely use the head of Feng Yong, the government of China, to redeem the wisdom of the empire! Youpeng in Shanxian said in a deep voice. The courage of a generation of military strongmen has been fully displayed.

Staring at the face of Yama Prefecture Aritomo Gujing Wubo, the emperor finally lowered his head in great frustration and said, "Marshal of Yama County, things will be done according to what you say!" I hope that all the monarchs will put the honor of the empire first! ”

After saying that, Emperor Taisho left the empire with the support of his attendants. At today's Imperial Meeting, Emperor Taisho originally wanted to use this defeat to suppress the authority of Yamaguchi Aritomo and make him understand who is the boss of Japan. But the increasingly deteriorating situation in Korea made him powerless to say anything, after all, the Taisho Emperor was not proficient in military affairs.

(To be continued)