allonlinenovel Chapter 981 A fight to the death
Chapter 981 A fight to the death
Just as He Zhong led the team and escorted Prince Renyu across the vast snowfield and rushed towards the base camp of Chen Tong's army, the emergency evacuation routes of the Fuso royal family, such as Maizuru Port, were all tightly intercepted by the Chinese army.
Those members of the royal family who had originally hoped to escape from the war were now in despair. Whether it was Prince Renqi or several other members of the royal family, their convoys were intercepted by the sudden arrival of the Chinese army when they tried to evacuate to Tokyo, and no one was spared.
Chen Tong, the commander of the Chinese army, immediately ordered the preparation of a detailed report upon learning of this series of victories and sent the latest battle situation to the front-line command via telegram.
Content of the telegram: Reporting to headquarters, we have successfully intercepted and controlled several members of the Fuso royal family, including Renyu and Renqi. Currently, they are being safely escorted to our base camp.
Inside the front-line command center, Su Zhengyang was standing in front of a huge tactical map, examining the entire battle situation with a keen gaze.
When the messenger handed Chen Tong's telegram to him, Su Zhengyang couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. He quickly read the contents of the telegram, with a gleam of victory in his eyes.
"It seems that the Fuso royal family has been trapped in our encirclement." Su Zhengyang whispered to himself, then he looked up at the messenger and said in a steady and powerful voice, "Send a telegram to the front line immediately and tell them that we don't have much time. Within two days, we must capture the two acropolises of Otsu and Uji and aim for Kyoto!"
Upon hearing this, the signalman immediately took action. He skillfully operated the radio, converted Su Zhengyang's orders into code, and sent them to the front line.
A tense yet orderly atmosphere permeated the entire command center, and everyone was making final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle.
Su Zhengyang folded the telegram paper and looked at the map again.
Today, the two great citadels of Kyoto, Otsu and Uji, serve as the last barriers guarding the once proud country.
The Chinese troops are already at the gates of the city, and the dawn of victory seems to be just around the corner.
In an ancient and solemn official residence in Kyoto City, Fuso, Takehide Tojo, the once high-spirited prime minister, now frowned as he sat at his desk, holding tightly in his hands the latest battle reports from the front lines.
His face looked particularly haggard under the dim light, as if he had aged 20 or 30 years in just a few months. His eyes, which once sparkled with wisdom, were now filled with worry and fatigue, as he racked his brains to think about how to help Fuso overcome this unprecedented difficulty.
The desk was filled with all kinds of documents and maps, each carrying a heavy responsibility and pressure. Tojo Yuei's fingers gently touched every key point on the map, but in his mind he was thinking about how to lay out the plan in order to gain a glimmer of hope for Fuso in this life-and-death struggle.
Just then, heavy footsteps were heard outside the door, and then the figure of Watanabe Motoyasu, the military minister, appeared at the door.
Watanabe Motoyasu walked steadily, but his eyes were also somewhat solemn.
He walked straight to Tojo Takehiro's desk and spoke clearly, "Your Excellency Prime Minister, the four divisions that rushed in from the Kanto region and 150,000 reserve troops have all been deployed to the two acropolises of Otsu and Uji, ready to stop the Chinese army with all their strength."
Hearing this, Tojo Yuei raised his head slightly and his eyes met with Watanabe Motoyasu. He nodded gently, but his brows did not relax: "Very good, but we must be clear that the strength of the Chinese army should not be underestimated. They are well-equipped and have advanced tactics, especially their air power and long-range strike methods, which are a deadly threat to us. We must deal with it carefully, otherwise, no matter how many troops we have, they will not be enough to fill the gap."
Watanabe Motoyasu sneered when he heard this. He seemed to have already made up his mind and said slowly: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I have ordered people to arrest all the overseas Chinese and Chinese students in Kyoto and the surrounding areas and detain them in the two Acropolis. If the Chinese army wants to blow up the Acropolis directly, then these thousands of overseas Chinese and students will also become victims. I believe this will make them afraid to act rashly."
Hearing this, Tojo Yuei frowned slightly, and a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes. He knew very well that in the face of war, sometimes extraordinary measures were indeed needed.
Although the number of these overseas Chinese is not large, it is enough to make the Chinese army feel a little fearful.
"Watanabe, you did a great job. Uji and Otsu are the last lines of defense for Kyoto. No matter what, we cannot afford to lose again." Tojo Takehiro's tone was filled with helplessness and worry. "In this war, we have nowhere to retreat. Once we lose, the entire Fuso will surely be defeated."
When Watanabe Motoyasu heard this, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Prime Minister, I understand your concerns. But please believe that I will do my best to defend the two Acropolis. At the same time, we will continue to strengthen our defenses and prepare to meet any challenges from the Chinese army."
After reporting the military deployment to Tojo Takehida, Watanabe Motoyasu's expression eased a little. He continued, "Prime Minister, regarding the safe evacuation of the royal family, I would like to report a good news to you. Several royal evacuation teams, including the Crown Prince and other important members, have successfully left Kyoto and the nearby dangerous battle zone. Their routes have been carefully planned to avoid the main activity areas of the Chinese army. I believe they will travel safely to Tokyo. Even if Kyoto falls, these royal family members will be the hope for the future of the entire Fuso."
Hearing this, Tojo Yuei's tense nerves finally relaxed a little. He nodded slowly, with a hint of relief in his eyes: "That's great. The safety of the royal family is related to the stability and future of the country. Your arrangement is very thoughtful. The safe evacuation of these royal family members is our greatest safety. Especially the eldest son Renyu, his safety is the top priority, and we can't be negligent in the slightest."
Watanabe Motoyasu nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I have arranged the most reliable personnel to escort these royal family members throughout the journey. Each evacuation team is equipped with sufficient supplies and communication equipment to ensure that they can keep in touch with us at any time. In addition, I have also specially strengthened the security measures for the team of the eldest prince Renyu to ensure that he can arrive in Tokyo safely."
Tojo Takehiro nodded again, his eyes revealing his trust in Watanabe Motoyasu: "I always trust you to do things. However, we still can't let our guard down. Next, you must keep an eye on the latest situation of these princes at all times, and report to me immediately if there is any disturbance. Especially the eldest prince Renyu, his safety is directly related to the future of our country, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Watanabe Motoyasu once again solemnly promised: "Mr. Prime Minister, I understand what you mean. I will personally supervise all of this and ensure that every detail is in place. Even if Kyoto is lost, we will do our best to protect the safety of the royal family and make them the new hope of Fuso."