Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1017 Conclusion

On the other side, in a spacious and solemn office in the Prime Minister's Office, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Prime Minister Tojo Takehido sat behind a large desk, holding a cup of steaming green tea in his hand, staring deeply ahead. Nijiya Akira hunched over, holding the confessions of Kobayashi Tanaka and Fujita Ying in his hands, standing in front of the Prime Minister's desk, carefully recounting the entire incident.

"Prime Minister, after a thorough search, we finally found printing equipment and other relevant evidence in the secret warehouse of the Fujita family. These evidences directly point to Fujita Ying, and he can no longer quibble."

Tojo Takehide blew gently, and the tea leaves swirled gently in the cup. His eyes did not leave the cup of tea. He just said "hmm" lightly to indicate that he was listening.

Hong Yuzhang continued, "Afterwards, we acted quickly and arrested Fujita Ying. After interrogation, he and Kobayashi Tanaka both admitted their crimes. Their confessions were completely consistent, and both pointed to Fujita Ying as the mastermind behind the Kyoto secret report."

Having said that, Hong Yuzhang paused for a moment. He glanced at the Prime Minister's expression, but Tojo Takehide still remained calm, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

Hong Yuzhang took a deep breath and continued, "After an in-depth investigation, all the clues and evidence point to the same conclusion: Fujita Ying is the initiator of the Kyoto secret report. His actions have seriously endangered the security and stability of the country."

Tojo Yuei finally put down the teacup in his hand. He looked up at Hong Yuzhang with a sharp light in his eyes: "Hong Yuzhang, are you sure all the evidence is conclusive? The influence of the Fujita family in Japan cannot be underestimated. We must act with caution."

Hong Yuzhang nodded firmly: "Prime Minister, I am absolutely sure. All the evidence has been strictly verified and examined, and there are no loopholes. Fujita Ying's guilt has been established and cannot be overturned."

Tojo Yuei's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He leaned forward slightly and said in a low and powerful voice: "Hong Yuzhang, what I want to know is, was this done by Fujita Ying alone, or was the entire Fujita family involved?"

Hong Yuzhang felt the powerful aura emanating from the Prime Minister, and he answered without hesitation: "According to our in-depth investigation, the Fujita family was almost unaware of this matter from beginning to end. It was Fujita Ying who used his identity as the eldest son of the Fujita family and his long-accumulated connections and resources to accomplish this alone."

Hearing this, Tojo Yuei gave Niji Yuzhang a meaningful look. That look seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, making Niji Yuzhang break out in a cold sweat. He knew that he had to answer every question of the Prime Minister more carefully.

"Fujita Ying, the young master of the Fujita family, behaves erratically and is domineering. He is a well-known troublemaker in Kyoto." Hong Yuzhang continued, "It is shocking that he can do such an outrageous thing, but it is not surprising when you think about it carefully."

Tojo Yuei nodded slightly, indicating his approval of Hong Yuzhang's analysis. He asked again: "So, how did the Fujita family react after learning about this?"

Hong Yuzhang quickly replied: "After learning about this, the Fujita family not only had no complaints, but also admitted their mistakes immediately and expressed their willingness to accept any punishment. To show their sincerity, they also donated 1 billion yen in military expenses to the military."

Hearing this, Tojo Yuei sneered, "The Fujita family is quite sensible. However, we cannot let down our guard against them because of this." He paused and continued, "Next, Pu Yu must keep a close eye on them and make sure they have no suspicion of collaborating with the enemy or betraying the country. If there is any unusual movement, report it to me immediately."

Hong Yuzhang's heart trembled. He knew that this was the Prime Minister's trust and confidence in him. He nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Prime Minister. I will definitely get everything done and ensure that the Fujita family will not become a hidden danger to the country."

Tojo Yuhide nodded with satisfaction, and waved his hand to signal Niji Yuzhang that he could leave. Niji Yuzhang breathed a sigh of relief, bowed respectfully, and then turned and left the Prime Minister's office.

After Nijiya left the Prime Minister's Office, Tojo Yuying slowly stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the prosperous and undercurrent Kyoto City outside the window, with a deep thoughtful look in his eyes. At this time, the Chief Minister of the Military, Watanabe Motoyasu, quietly walked into the room, his steps were steady, his expression was serious, and it was obvious that he had something important to discuss with the Prime Minister.

"Prime Minister, I have a different opinion on the Fujita Ying incident."

Tojo Takehiro turned around and his eyes met with Watanabe Motoyasu. Both of them showed a deep insight into the situation. "Oh? What do you think, Minister Watanabe?" Tojo Takehiro asked calmly, but his tone revealed that he valued Watanabe's opinion.

"It's impossible to say that this matter has nothing to do with the Fujita family." Watanabe Motoyasu said bluntly, "Although Fujita Ying is a playboy, he can mobilize so many resources. If he doesn't have the support of his family, it would be difficult for him to achieve success alone."

Tojo Yuei nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Watanabe's point of view. "You are right. The truth of this matter may not be as simple as it appears on the surface. But in any case, Pu Yu has handed in an answer sheet that satisfies us. They also need to find out the mastermind behind the scenes to stabilize the situation and appease the people. So, let's end this matter here and let the dust settle."

Watanabe Motoyasu nodded, showing his respect for the Prime Minister's decision. "Yes, Prime Minister. Now that this matter has been resolved, we should focus on the current situation. Although the people in Kyoto are now emotionally affected by the secret reports from Kyoto, fortunately there have been no large-scale gatherings or demonstrations. We should focus our main efforts on the defense of the two Kyoto citadels to prevent China from taking the opportunity to launch an attack."

Upon hearing this, Tojo Takehiko said, "You are right. China has been eyeing us covetously. We must remain vigilant at all times. Minister Watanabe, you will immediately go to Otsu and personally command this battle. Remember, no matter what, we must fight to the end and never give up easily."

Watanabe Motoyasu bowed deeply, his voice firm and powerful. "Yes, Prime Minister. I will fulfill my mission and defend Kyoto to the death."

Tojo Takehiro looked at the sunset outside the window. Against the backdrop of the sunset, the entire Kyoto sky was magnificent, like a fairy tale world. However, the dark clouds of war could destroy this city, a symbol of the imperial power of Japan, at any time. The burden on his shoulders was too heavy, depressing him to the point of making it almost impossible to breathe.