"You guys, it's time to end the war. Don't fantasize anymore. Japan can no longer fight." Ishiguro's eyes were filled with tears. It could be seen that he was in great pain. The cabinet members who attended the meeting did not interrupt him or comfort him. Everyone was waiting for him to explain.

Ishiguro stabilized his emotions, opened the briefcase he carried with him, and took out a thick document: "The research team spent three months investigating the country's industry, agriculture and commerce. Due to the bombing of the Chinese Air Force, the investigation had to be repeated several times, striving to obtain the most accurate data."

Ishiguro first introduced the work of the investigation team to illustrate their prudence and the authority of the data. In three months, his team visited all over the country, investigated major enterprises such as Mitsubishi Posco, and investigated hundreds of small factories, visited the countryside of Hokkaido, and investigated spring plowing and summer seeds.

"This summer harvest, the grain has dropped by 30% compared with last year, and the summer seeds are also unsatisfactory. It is estimated that it will drop by 30% to 40% compared with last year. The grain quota has to be lowered again, and it is estimated that it will be lowered to 600 milliliters. The Ministry of Health and Health has calculated that this will lead to serious nutritional deficiency."

After talking about the crucial food issue, Ishiguro turned to industrial data: "Steel production continues to decline. It is expected that the steel production this year will be only 50% of last year. After Manchuria is completely lost, due to the loss of Manchuria's iron ore, steel production will continue to decline. With the consumption of reserves, it is expected that the steel production will drop to half to 10% of last year, which is about 150,000 tons next year; in addition, the output of coal, aluminum and copper will also drop to a historical low, with coal about one million tons, aluminum about 30,000 to 50,000 tons; copper even lower; these data have not yet been considered, if the Chinese army enters North Korea."

After losing Manchuria, North Korea became Japan's main raw material supply. If China launches an attack on North Korea, it will inevitably affect the mining of North Korean mines and output will further decline. Ishiguro was a little excited when he said this, so he simply stood up and handed the documents to Toyota beside him.

The atmosphere in the conference room became even more solemn. Toyota looked through a few pages and handed the documents to Nishio Suzuo. The cabinet members looked through the most detailed Japanese economic means of production in turn. Everyone's expression became very solemn.

"It seems that we are facing a very difficult situation," Suzuki Kanaro said softly. His finger tapped on the document. After thinking for a while, Suzuki decided to test it: "You guys, are we going to report to Your Majesty, and we decided to accept the conditions of the Tehran Declaration? Everyone must express their opinion, whether to agree or object, please express your opinion."

"I agree." Ishiguro immediately made a statement, and then other cabinet members expressed their approval one after another. When it was Navy Minister Minumasa Menai, Minumasa Menai sighed and was about to speak. Umezu Mijiro stood up in front of him: "I object that if you accept the Tehran Declaration unconditionally, the empire will be fundamentally shaken. The imperial army still has the power to fight, the joint fleet has hundreds of combat warships, and the Yamato and Musashi built by the people at a huge cost. There was no shot at a single shot. His 460mm heavy artillery can penetrate any warship. That's right, Minister Minumasa!"

Strictly speaking, Mejiro Umezu is not a member of the cabinet, he is the chief of staff, and the cabinet resolutions are not binding on him unless the emperor's jade seal is stamped. As war and issues reach key points, the army's attitude becomes more and more important. When the cabinet holds meetings, he is often invited to attend, or even ask him to express his opinion.

Mine Hikaru heard the threat in Mejiro Umezu's words. The Navy is the same as the Army, and there are also a large number of fanatical young officers, but most of the naval officers are at sea, and the threat is not that great.

"Even if the war is defeated, Japan's spirit and tradition cannot be changed," Minumasa Minai said carefully: "Ending the war cannot be based on the prerequisite of destroying Japan's foundation. In other words, the national system must be guaranteed."

"Did Nishio Jun think so too?" Compared to before, this has been a big step. Suzuki Kantaro seized the opportunity to force Nishio Suzuo to ask.

Nishio Suzuo nodded hesitantly, and Suzuki Kantaro immediately advanced again: "In other words, as long as the emperor system can be retained, will the army and the navy agree to accept the Tehran Declaration?"

Minai Mitsumasa immediately agreed: "Yes, if so, the Navy has no reason to object."

"The Army also agreed." Nishio Shouzuo also made a statement immediately.

Suzuki Kantaro suddenly felt relaxed, as if he had removed a huge burden. He stood up and said, "Since that's the case, after dawn, I will report to His Majesty. Togo Jun, immediately inform Switzerland that he would do everything possible to resume negotiations with the Americans and see the Americans' attitude."

Since the 731 incident was revealed, the Americans interrupted the secret negotiations between the two sides in Switzerland. The Japanese side wrote to Dulles several times through intermediaries, hoping to resume negotiations, but Dulles ignored them.

After dawn, a long-lost celebration crowd appeared on the streets of Tokyo. Citizens waved the sun flag and marched on the streets to celebrate, singing loudly, shouting long live the Emperor's army, and Ritakasuke Wadabe also participated in the parade and celebration. As soon as they got up in the morning, the president of the neighborhood association and the captain of the volunteer team of the nearby village came to their door and asked them to participate in the victory parade. The two dared not refuse and had to participate. At this moment, the two of them were holding a small flag in their hands, shaking as they walked, shouting slogans as they shouted.

"The imperial army is still invincible in the world! General Nakajima is really a role model for the emperor. If he was ordered in the Battle of North China, the Chinese would definitely fail!" An old man in a kimono next to him said with emotion.

"You're right," the other old man with gray hair and wearing a national uniform nodded in agreement: "It's long time since General Nakajima came out, and he will definitely be able to turn the situation around."

"The empire will win!" The short and fat old lady with a plate head rushed over and shouted. The old lady's skin that had passed away early in the year was like elm bark, carved with wrinkles. At this moment, the elm bark was emitting a red light that was not suitable for her age, and every pore on her body was beating.

"The Empire will win!" "The Empire will win!" Several children waved the national flag and chased each other, playing and playing on the streets. The children's vocal cords that had not yet matured added some joy to the celebration team.

"Yes, the empire will win!" Tianbian murmured sarcastically as he looked at the ruins around him.

Ritakasuke smiled and turned his eyes around: "Now the empire is all about them. Without them, the imperial samurai would probably not be able to even break the gun."

Tabaya was stunned for a moment and then burst into laughter, which made people around him look at them that the National Costume was the captain of the Volunteer Team, and they knew a little more about the situation against Tabayasuke and Tabaya. He frowned slightly and asked, "Tanabai, what's the matter with Tabaya, what's the matter with Tabaya, let's be happy too."

"Oh, nothing." Ritakasuke smiled: "It is precisely with the support of so many citizens that the Imperial Army can win so many victories." Ritakasuke raised his arms and shouted: "Long live the empire! The Imperial Army's military fortune lasts for a long time!"

As Ritakanosuke cheered, the National Fu and others raised their arms and cheered. The crowd started a burst of excitement. Ritakanosuke quickly pulled Tanabe and asked him to pay attention. This was on the street. If their true thoughts were noticed by the people around him, they might not be able to stay in this area again.

The fields were slightly restrained, and the two continued to move forward with the parade. There were ruins on both sides of the road, and there were shacks built between the ruins. Today, the national flag was also flying on the shacks, and some women in old kimonos gathered together to celebrate and cheer.

When these women saw Ritakanosuke, they rushed over and joined their team, and walked towards the city center in a loud voice. In this way, the team was getting bigger and bigger like snowballs. After arriving at the city center, there were already thousands of people in the entire team.

After a carnival in the city center, people flocked to the palace again and continued to celebrate and cheer in the square in front of the palace. When they were about to arrive at the square in front of the palace, Ritakanosuke Katabe quietly slipped out of the parade. The two stood by the road and looked around, but they didn't know where to go. There were no taverns anymore, and the entire Tokyo taverns seemed to be closed. The commercial area was also burned, and only a few shops near the palace were still operating. Ritakanosuke had visited it, and there were very few goods inside.

"Just go back, there are still some things to be sorted out. I plan to plant some sweet potatoes in two days." Ritakasuke suggested.

"You go back first, I'll go to Sakata Trading Company to do something." Tanabe refused unexpectedly, Ritakanosuke nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first, I'll get back early after finishing the work."

After Ritakanosuke finished speaking, he left. Seeing that he had not asked what was going on, Tanabe was stunned for a moment before walking in the other direction.

The entire Tokyo was in joy, and Ritakanosuke kept meeting people rushing to the palace along the way. Most of them were dressed in the same clothes, either in kimonos or in national uniforms. Both men and women held small national flags in their hands, cheering while walking.

"This big sigh is the last madness." Ritaka Nosuke sneered in his heart. There were few young people in the crowd. The tweeters on both sides of the road kept playing Kanto military songs, and the crowd responded loudly from time to time.

"Stand up, up, up,"

A familiar cry came from his ears. Ritakanosuke turned his head and saw that Muto Akira was standing next to him while pushing the bicycle. He whispered softly. Muto Akira pulled the bicycle and let the abortion of people stand together with Ritakanosuke. At this time, a girl ran over and inserted the national flag in her hand on the bicycle, and then ran away quickly.

"It's so lively. Tokyo hasn't been so lively for a long time." Muto Akira seemed a little moved.

Ritakasuke smiled silently. Since Nakajima left, Akira Muto often came to his yard, bringing sake that was difficult to get, drinking and singing with him, occasionally complaining about the situation and cursing the stubborn.

"Yes, when was the last time?" Ritakasuke asked, "Attack Pearl Harbor? Or occupy Singapore?"

"Who knows, I was not in Tokyo at that time." Muto Akira replied casually: "At that time, I was in the Southern Army, as the representative of the military headquarters, to coordinate the Southern Navy and Army operations."

After the crowd passed, the two of them walked side by side and didn't walk far. A black car passed by, and the curtains of the car were closed, so it was impossible to see who was sitting inside. However, for the two people familiar with the government, the license plate of this car was very familiar.

"Prime Minister Suzuki also went to the palace? Congratulations to His Majesty?" Ritakanosuke was a little surprised.
Chapter completed!