Matsui Taigorou left, and Okamura Yasuji watched the back of Matsui Taigorou with a sinister expression in his eyes. The General Staff Headquarters could never be on the same page as the commander-in-chief of the army, this had been the norm for over a decade, and Okamura Yasuji was no exception.

  Inside the Japanese army, it's not a solid iron plate after all. As long as there is a gap, that is where Mu Yang can fit in.

  The combat troops replied to the headquarters' orders quickly, and Muyang and Nakamura Masao sat in the temporary command center of the Ministry of the Army, looking at the replies one by one.

  "Bastards! These guys are collectively disobeying orders, ignoring the military command from headquarters. They should all be relieved of their duties." Nakamura Masao said in a rage after reading the telegram.

  Moyang's face still wore a smile, "Nakamura-kun, don't be angry, aren't there still people who support our decision?"

  Muyang said, waving a few telegrams in his hand at Nakamura Masao.

  "What can we do with just a few people?" Nakamura Masao was still indignant.

  "Even if it's just one person, that's still someone we should strive for. Now there are 5 people here, which is not a small number."

  "Prime Minister, what should we do next?" asked Masao Nakamura.

  Muyang took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Nakamura Masao, saying, "Send this telegram out, I think it will have an effect."

  "Also, personally send a telegram to these five people and encourage them, saying that the empire may grant them more power, let them resolutely execute the empire's orders, and promise some practical benefits."

  "Now, during the national mourning period, all factories have been shut down. The logistics department of the Ministry of War will reduce the ammunition supply to the current troops by 20%, and the material and food supplies will be reduced by 40%. Of course, those five obedient divisions can appropriately increase their food ration by 20%."

  Muyang had a very bad idea.

  "Ah, in that case the army will go hungry and the soldiers will be dissatisfied with the empire. If ammunition supplies are not timely, the army's battles will be affected. Prime Minister, are you sure you want to do this?" Nakamura Masao asked in puzzlement.

  "It's a special time now, and things will get better after a few months. Let the troops persevere for a bit. Of course, we can reveal some vague information to them: if they agree to be deployed to Southeast Asia to fight against the Americans, their supplies will be increased accordingly. After all, they've traveled a long way, and we can't be too inhumane."

  After saying that, Nakamura Masao finally had the opportunity to take a look at the paper given to him by Mu Yang. After seeing the content on it, Nakamura's eyes widened. He stuttered and said: "Prime Minister, are you really determined to do this? The military will be completely messed up."

  "Nakamura, don't worry about the details. How much chance do you think we have of completely grasping control of the Empire's army? And how many of those generals will really listen to our orders?" Mu Yang's expression turned serious as he looked at Nakamura Masao.

  "I think there won't be many people who will sincerely listen to our orders," said Nakamura Masao after a moment of thought.

  "So, we are still in danger. What I'm doing now is to quickly grasp the military power. Only when we thoroughly grasp the military power will we be safe and not easily overthrown. Isn't that right?" Murong said.

  "What if the army gets out of control? I'm afraid it will be difficult to clean up the mess later." Nakamura Masao was still a bit worried.

  "It doesn't matter, it's just a matter of survival of the fittest. Once those people become military leaders, they will naturally maintain their own rule and think of ways to stabilize the army. You don't have to worry about this. This is our only chance, if we miss this opportunity, do you think we can thoroughly grasp the army with what method, Nakamura? Trust my judgment and go do it." Mu Yang said resolutely.

  Two days later, the Ministry of the Army and General Staff Headquarters jointly issued another order, which publicly announced the second list of rebels, with Okamura Yasuji's name on it.

  Tōyama Kaneji, Commander of the 7th Area Army; Yamada Otozō, Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army; Ishii Shirō, Chief of the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department (Unit 731); Nakajima Masao, Lieutenant General; Tanaka Ryūkichi, Lieutenant General; Teshima Fusata, Lieutenant General; Tsukigusa Nobuo, Lieutenant General.

  The list involves 40 military leaders, including six full generals, 11 lieutenant generals and 23 major generals, covering most of the Japanese invaders. As soon as this news came out, it shocked the whole Tokyo, the army was shaken, even the Chinese government and the US government were amazed at this list.

  Many people think that Xiao Jiguang must be crazy, daring to create such a list, which is directly putting himself in opposition to all the generals of the army, this is an irreconcilable situation.

  What is even more unbelievable is that the end of this order says: "The Imperial Army, as the Emperor's army, these military leaders who conspired against His Majesty and committed heinous crimes should be eliminated. Therefore, the Ministry of War and the General Staff ordered that all generals on the list be stripped of their positions, and their current positions will be taken over by their deputies. Those who voluntarily return to the country for trial will be tried by the Empire. For those who refuse to repent, all soldiers of the Empire, all loyal soldiers of His Majesty, have the right and duty to eliminate these rebels. As long as they kill these generals, regardless of whether they are soldiers or officers, everyone can be promoted one to three ranks, and will be awarded the title of "Imperial Hero" by the Imperial Family."

  The order also said that as long as these generals return to the country and explain the situation, proving that they did not participate in the rebellion and assassination of His Majesty the Emperor, their crimes will be revoked.

  This order was issued, and it caused a sensation throughout the world.

  Many people see it as a joke, but more Japanese politicians are deeply worried about the empire.

  However, some people also found that the list of generals involved were all commanders of armies and divisions, but did not involve staff personnel. Many people couldn't help but wonder if the generals in the General Staff Office had already defected to Xiaojia Guozhao's side, since he concurrently served as the Chief of the General Staff.

  From now on, the Japanese army will become one where generals distrust their soldiers, military commanders and staff do not trust each other. Not to mention others, even division commanders have to devote most of their energy to guarding against being stabbed in the back by their subordinates, let alone wanting to fight a war, it's a joke, they can barely protect themselves.

  People outside thought that Mu Yang's order would be a joke, and in the end, it would come to nothing. Xiao Ji Guo Zhao would ultimately lose to the army in the confrontation, and his final outcome might be being hanged by the generals of the army.

  However, on the second day, many people learned of a piece of news that was shocking: Tōjō Hideki had died, and the one who killed him was Yoshitsugu Saito, the commander of the 36th Division. In fact, what others did not know was that this Yoshitsugu Saito was one of the five division commanders among the five people whom Miao Sun had selected to agree with the Headquarters' order telegram.