Minamoto Mitsuhiro turned around and glanced at Kojima Kunishige, saw that Muyo nodded, then looked at Matsumoto Mitsuhiro and Nakamura Masao beside him, and said: "We agree to your request, but you must tell us everything you know without any reservation, understand?"

  Asano Kaito seemed to have regained his spirit and said to Minamoto Mitsuaki, "Please give me a glass of water, my throat is a bit dry."

  Muyang nodded to the secretary, who quickly handed over a glass of water. Kajino took it and drank it in three or four gulps, choking slightly due to his haste, and coughed violently for a moment.

  "Bring him a stool and then you all go out and keep watch." Mu Yang said to the secretary.

  The secretary left with the guards, and Kajinosuke Asano sat silently on a stool.

  "Hurry up and say it, don't waste time." Lieutenant General Nakamura Masao urged.

  "Can I have a cigarette?" asked Yasukichi Asano.

  "Don't play tricks." Nakamura Masao was about to get angry, but was stopped by Muyang. Matsumoto Kōsei took out a cigarette and handed it to Asano Kaichi, who quickly lit it and took a deep drag.

  After exhaling a mouthful of smoke, Asano Kaichi said slowly: "Now that I think about it, I was indeed used. I became the sacrificed pawn. The original plan was that as long as I killed His Majesty the Emperor, they would take action at the first opportunity, controlling all the important figures in Tokyo's government and imperial family, then impose martial law, and finally kill off the opposition. By that time, Japan would be under our control."

  "But now, more than 30 hours have passed and they still haven't taken any action or sent anyone to rescue me. Am I just a poor wretch who's supposed to be abandoned?" Shinozaki Kaichi's voice was shaking with despair by the end.

  Minamoto no Mitsunaka exchanged a glance with Mibu no Tadami, then asked: "Tell me who the conspirator is. This is your last chance to stay alive."

  "Many people, many marshals of the Empire were involved in this matter, and even more mid-to-low-ranking officers. We had an organization called 'April Alliance', because cherry blossoms bloom in April." Asano Kaichi seemed to have completely relaxed, speaking slowly.

  "Hurry up and say their names, who are they?" Minamoto no Yoshitsune asked anxiously.

  At this moment, everyone present, except for Mu Yang, felt the severity of the situation. If many people were involved and an organization was formed, it means that the other side had been planning this for a long time. It's absolutely a very tricky matter. If things go wrong, it's possible that the entire Japan will fall into turmoil, and it's not impossible to enter another Warring States period again.

  Asano Kaichi slowly spoke out a name, and just this first name was enough to shock everyone present.

  "Tojo Hideki, General of the Imperial Japanese Army."

  Tōjō Hideki, the former Prime Minister of Japan, a General in the Imperial Japanese Army and Field Marshal. His prestige, experience and connections in the Imperial Japanese Army are unmatched, earning him the reputation as the representative figure of the Imperial Japanese Army. Now that such a person has come forward to prepare for a coup d'etat, how can it not shock people?

  "Is there anyone else? Tell me everything you know." Murong asked in a low voice.

  "Rikushō Sugiyama Hajime, General Mei Tetsujirō, Chief of Staff Kwantung Army Commander-in-Chief Yamada Otozō, Education General Smoke Toshitsune, China Expeditionary Army Commander-in-Chief Okamura Yasuji, China Expeditionary Army Chief of Staff Matsui Taigorō, 23rd Army Commander Sakai Ryūsuke, and many lieutenant generals, major generals, and even colonels and lieutenant colonels participated in this 'April Alliance'."

  Shocked, absolutely shocked.

  Minamoto Mitsuakira was shocked speechless, while Justice Minister Matsumoto Hiroshi and Imperial Guard Division Commander Nakamura Masao on the side were unbearable, their faces turned white, and they had a feeling of weakness in their bodies that made them unable to stand.

  If this news is true, it's too scary. Originally, Japan's military has basically controlled most of the country's power, if so many people really join forces to implement this plan, who can stop them?

  "Is anyone from the Navy involved?" Minamoto no Mitsunaka asked in a trembling voice.

  "As for whether there are people from the Navy participating, I'm not sure," said Yasukazu Asano. "Even if someone from the Navy did participate in this organization, it wouldn't be a big shot, because I basically know all the high-ranking officials above the rank of Vice Admiral. As for members at the rank of Rear Admiral and below, I don't know, you'd have to look at the list of alliance members to find out."

  When Asano Kaichi said this, Minamoto Mitsuaki finally put his mind at ease.

  The Japanese Navy and Army had always been at odds with each other. This was also the main reason why Miao Yang called for Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

  Muyang's plan was simple, just stir up the waters, regardless of whether it was true or false, let Japan's internal affairs become chaotic, and let the Japanese military's internal affairs become chaotic. As for the outcome, only heaven knows. However, even if the plan fails, he can still stir up a storm, Muyang thought it would definitely be worth it.

  Mōri Yoshichika ordered Minister of Justice Matsumoto Hiromasa to record the testimony of Asano Naganori, especially the list of members of the 'April Alliance' he provided, which would be one of the proofs for Mōri's attack and must be kept well.

  "Asano Kaichi, for the time being, you will still be under surveillance. Only when things have completely settled down will you have a chance to survive. Later on, if your testimony is needed, you must cooperate. Do you understand?" said Mu Yang.

  Asano Kaichi is now a puppet, his thoughts are controlled by Muyang, or it can be said that he has been brainwashed. His mind is filled with the plots set by Muyang, and he naturally nods in agreement.

  Asano Kaichi was taken away, the four people in the house sat silently, each looking worried. After all, they had just heard such explosive news, and for a while, everyone needed to digest it, even if he was an old politician and soldier.

  For the past two days, the tense atmosphere at the top has not dissipated. As the situation develops, it has become increasingly intense. The royal family members are in close contact with each other, pressuring the government and cabinet to make a statement. They have taken an extremely tough stance on the issue of establishing a new emperor, insisting that the selection of the new emperor must be decided by the imperial family itself.

  The military is also in constant motion, the Ministry of Land Forces and the General Staff have strengthened their vigilance, many serving generals are contacting each other, no one knows what they are doing. Even some retired military veterans have started to move.

  The government is under tremendous pressure and has not yet come up with a feasible plan for the subsequent arrangements, including how to announce the emperor's death, how to comfort the public's emotions, how the soldiers will react, and how foreign countries will react to the assassination of the emperor, whether it will affect the current war situation, all of which are still unknown.

  A huge pile of problems is in front of us, all of which need to be done by the government. However, this is not what Muyang should do. Now his only goal is to make this chaotic situation even more chaotic, and it would be best if all Japanese people were extinct.