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Chapter 802 Matsuoka steps down
Chapter 803 Matsuoka steps down
There is indeed an element of anger in Matsuoka's words.

The reason is simple. This time the private peace talks between the two countries were entirely Konoe's idea.

He, the foreign minister, didn't know until the end.

"Foreign Minister Matsuoka, please pay attention to the manner in which you speak!"

"We must calmly observe the changes in the situation now, and we cannot move forward at the same time!"

Matsuoka's words immediately angered everyone.

The Prime Minister of the Land, the Prime Minister of the Navy, the Chief of Staff, and the Deputy Chief of Staff all raised objections.

"Your Majesty, going south is our best choice!"

"Once we move north, if we want to go south in the future, we will have to reorganize our forces and prepare supplies. It will take a very long time!"

"We have signed agreements with Germany and the Soviet Union. When we go south, at least our rear will be safe."

In the face of public opposition, Matsuoka still insisted on his own point of view.

He stubbornly shouted, "If we attack the Soviet Union now, I can use diplomatic means to hold the United States back for half a year!"

"At that time, we can divide the Soviet Union with Germany and get oil supplies!"

"When the time comes, even if we break up, Germany can still help us hold off the United States."

"In short, we must go north first, and then go south!"

The entire imperial meeting was in a row due to Matsuoka's change.

However, under the strong opposition of Tojo and others, the emperor finally made the decision to go south.

However, in order to prevent the Soviet attack, more troops were stationed in the northeast, but only for defense.

"No, we absolutely can't let them act like this!"

After the setback at the imperial meeting, Matsuoka did not give up.

In the next few days, he kept arguing with Tojo and others.

"If we expand southward now, the United States and Britain will inevitably go to war with us!"

"My predictions have never failed to come true. Let's see!"

Matsuoka is now a deranged lunatic in the eyes of everyone in the cabinet.

He finally went to Hai Xiang and others to argue, but without exception, they were rejected.

"Chief of the Guards, Matsuoka is crazy!"

"He has now seriously interfered with the military's policies. I suggest that he should be removed from office immediately!"

"With him here, the morale of the army will be shaken!"

Hearing Tojo's suggestion, Konoe shook his head.

He didn't want to break up with Matsuoka.

"After Matsuoka signed the treaty with Germany, he has become a great figure in the hearts of some people in the military. Removing him now is not conducive to stability."

A coldness flashed in Konoe's eyes, and he also had great opinions on Matsuoka.

"I do have a good idea!"

Shen Fei didn't know about the situation at the base camp.

Since meeting Simon, he still drinks tea and reads newspapers every day.

On the contrary, after Li Shiqun found out Simon's true identity, he immediately found Aoki Takeshige.

"Chief Aoki, the matter of Shen Fei entering the public concession has been investigated clearly."

With that said, Li Shiqun handed Simon's situation to Aoki Takeshige.

Seeing Simon's information, Takeshige Aoki frowned.

"Sir Aoki, I have sent people to carefully investigate Simon's situation in the past few days."

"According to my judgment, this Simon is a reporter on the surface, but in fact he should be an American spy."

When Li Shiqun said this, he immediately expressed his opinion.

He said with some emotion, "This Shen Fei is really knowledgeable!"

"Unexpectedly, he actually has connections with people in the United States."

"Sir, the relationship between the United States and Shancheng is very delicate now. Do you think it could be..."

Hearing Li Shiqun's judgment, Takeshige Aoki only felt funny.

He put down the investigation in his hands and said, "Director Li, do you now suspect that Shen Fei is someone sent by Shancheng?"

Aoki Takeshi didn't believe that Shen Fei could be from Yamashiro.Li Shiqun also heard this and quickly waved his hand.

If it is now said that Shen Fei was sent by Shancheng, it means that Takeshige Aoki and others were blind before.

"Sir Aoki, I am just out of curiosity."

"Shen Fei suddenly entered the public concession and contacted an American. This has to be suspicious."

"It's not uncommon for people to defect to us and then turn against us. Do you think it will be..."

Upon hearing this, Takeshige Aoki understood what Li Shiqun meant.

Li Shiqun believed that Shen Fei contacted Simon because Shen Fei was shaken again.

"Director Li, do you think your words are tenable?"

"Shen Fei has thwarted military unification's plans several times, and has now changed his name. He also helped the empire achieve a great victory in southern Shanxi."

"The concubines he instigated rebellion even participated in the plan to assassinate the enemy's president. Do you think the military commander will accept him if he returns to the mountain city?"

Takezhong Aoki waved his hand and did not give Li Shiqun a chance to speak.

After Li Shiqun left, he found Mieko Sakai.

"Director, that's what happened!"

After Mieko Sakai saw Simon's report, a smile appeared on her face.

They already know what happened in the base camp these days.

This way, everything makes sense.

"No wonder Matsuoka suddenly made a 180-degree turn."

"Shio Muto really shot himself in the foot this time!"

Takeuchi Aoki is in a good mood now.

He smiled and pointed at the report, "Mieko, we made so many plans before, but now it seems they are all redundant!"

"What's the saying? If you do something wrong, you won't live!"

"I heard that Matsuoka is being ostracized at the base camp and he probably won't be able to serve as foreign minister for much longer."

"Muto Shio is a close confidant of Matsuoka. Now we just need to add a little more fire. His good days are over!"

Mieko Sakai nodded.

She immediately said, "Department Chief, I will send a telegram to the teacher right now."

"Once Matsuoka falls, we will take the opportunity to replace the consul Shio Muto!"

"Section Chief, according to this statement, we should be ready to receive the Muto Mansion's intelligence network now."

Takeshi Aoki nodded.

Unexpectedly, the situation that had made him extremely difficult for more than a year was solved one after another in less than a month!
"Mieko, now is not the time for us to be happy."

"Muto Shio is not a fuel-efficient lamp, we must be careful!"

"These days, you..."

Takeshige Aoki smiled and told Mieko Sakai about his plan.

Three days later, the base camp really changed dramatically!

"The entire cabinet resigns!"

When Shixiong Muto heard the news, he felt dizzy.

He knew what the resignation of the cabinet meant this time.

To put it bluntly, this is the most honorable way Konoe is looking for for Matsuoka to step down.

"If something happens to Foreign Minister Matsuoka, then I..."

Shio Muto can already foresee what kind of situation he will be in next.

"No, I absolutely can't just sit back and wait for death!"

Shio Muto looked unwilling, and he was already looking for a way to deal with it.

Until finally, someone flashed through his mind.

Fujiwara Ono!

"Perhaps only Fujiwara Ono can help me now!"

And if he wants Fujiwara Ono to take action, the only one he can rely on now is Shen Fei!
(End of this chapter)