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Just yesterday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had already passed my loyalty oath to Your Majesty. I ask, with control over the economy, the security of the imperial capital, and the allocation of resources from the Military Headquarters, how can the royal family merely rebrand the Kwantung Army into the Royal Guard Corps? Moreover, they will detach from the Military Headquarters, with all military supplies and funding solely borne by the royal family. The Royal Guard Corps will no longer compete with the Military Headquarters for a single bullet, a ration, or a uniform. This means that while the Kwantung Army's structure is reduced, resources will increase, allowing for an expansion and reconstruction of the military! The most crucial point is that we have achieved actual control over the imperial capital! Ha! Who would dare to act against us? Who would dare to challenge us? Do they think my blade is dull?
This statement made Hirohito feel quite pleased, and even the high-ranking officials of Kazoku seated below him were stirred with excitement.
After the Meiji Restoration, the power of various feudal lords was weakened. During the Taisho period, the military began to rise in prominence. Following the victory in the Russo-Japanese War, the Military Headquarters grew increasingly arrogant, amassing more power within the country. Even shortly after Hirohito ascended to the throne, there were attempts by the military to use his lack of heirs as a pretext to remove him in favor of his brother, Prince Yong Ren.
From the day he took the throne, Hirohito had been at odds with the Military Headquarters, especially during the September 18 Incident when they completely bypassed the royal family and acted independently to invade Northeast China. Although this expansion brought considerable benefits to the empire, it did not diminish Hirohito's disdain for the Military Headquarters.
His nephew's sudden rise had allowed the royal family to seize a significant amount of previously nonexistent power and benefits in a very short time. The prestige and actual strength of the royal family had reached an unprecedented peak in history! This was also why Hirohito decided to bestow upon his nephew the title of Prince.
Particularly noteworthy was that the military appearance and armament of the Royal Guard far exceeded that of the Imperial Guard Corps stationed in Tokyo. With new uniforms, better weapons, and improved equipment—along with rigorous training—the Royal Guard became even more loyal to the royal family and thus more trustworthy.
Moreover, all officers in the Royal Guard now came from Kazoku families. A military force that is more obedient and belongs to the royal family would be less likely to be manipulated by the Military Headquarters!
On another front, in a conference room at Military Headquarters, senior military officials were anxiously discussing matters. The black-clad Royal Guard had taken over Tokyo; even the Gendarmerie had been replaced. The entire security and defense of Tokyo were now fully under their control, raising alarms within Military Headquarters!
The royal family's growing influence could no longer be stopped; in Manchuria, orders from Military Headquarters were being ignored! Even Kanto Army Commander Mutou Nobuyoshi was merely taking orders without executing them!
This obvious shift in power dynamics and Manchuria's industrial strength surge meant that most future military equipment would rely on Manchuria. With such extreme dependence and loss of control, it was no wonder that senior officials at Military Headquarters were panicking!
However, with Kujou Yuuma being elevated to princely status by Emperor Hirohito, there was now some hesitation within military ranks. How could they secure their power while obtaining control over resource allocation produced in Manchuria? This became an urgent issue for them to resolve.
Thus, accustomed to taking risks and gambling with lives and national fortunes, Military Headquarters prepared for a significant move!
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