Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 3030 Kitashirakawa Minami, Here for Revenge!

The report written by Kitahara and other staff officers was so perfect that Ito almost burst out laughing after reading it.

However, at this moment, Section Chief Kitahara personally turned over a page for Commander Ito and said, "Ito-kun, look at this final report."

Commander Ito continued reading: "However, while we achieved a brilliant victory in the battle, we also deeply reflected on some of the problems exposed in this operation."

An investigation revealed that errors occurred in some command processes during the battle, preventing our army from achieving greater results at a lower cost.

The primary responsibility for these problems lies with Lieutenant Colonel Kujo Miyako.

During his command, he failed to accurately assess the battlefield situation, and his orders were not timely or decisive enough, causing some units to miss opportunities in battle and affecting overall combat efficiency.

At the same time, his insufficient research on the enemy situation and inadequate utilization of the terrain before the war also constrained our army's combat operations to some extent.

But we believe that Kujo Miyamoto, as the heir of the Kujo family, will become stronger with each setback and one day grow into an important pillar of our Great Japanese Empire.”

"Perfect, absolutely perfect!"

When Commander Ito saw this, he almost applauded. This was such a brilliant way to shift the blame; it both deflected the responsibility and avoided offending the Kujo family.

Moreover, the phrase "the more setbacks, the more courageous" is used in particular, and it is used wonderfully.

Commander Ito's lips curled into a slight, satisfied smile. He handed the report back to Section Chief Kitahara, saying, "Kitahara-kun, this report is excellent. Send it out as is. I hope headquarters will recognize our efforts and achievements after seeing it. Hahaha!"

Section Chief Kitahara quickly replied, "Yes, Ito-kun, don't worry, this report will definitely play its due role. I believe that after seeing our brilliant achievements, headquarters will give us full recognition and rewards."

Subsequently, this meticulously crafted report was quickly sent to the Japanese headquarters.

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The next morning at ten o'clock, the sunlight lazily streamed into the spacious yet oppressive conference room of the Japanese headquarters.

That meticulously crafted report, full of absurdities, was finally carefully placed on the officer's desk by a staff officer, and then circulated among the attendees.

Inside the meeting room, a group of Japanese nobles sat upright, each with a different expression on their face.

When the report reached Kujo Seio, a bad feeling arose in his heart the moment his fingers touched the rough paper.

Kujo Masao suppressed his unease and read the report word by word. When he came to the description of his son, Kujo Miyamoto, veins bulged on his forehead.

The report's description of his son pierced his heart like a steel needle.

His son has once again made a huge blunder, causing his father to lose face in front of everyone.

"Hahaha, Kujo-kun, I didn't expect it to be your son again this time. Your son has already killed quite a few Imperial soldiers on the North China battlefield, hasn't he?"

A short, stout Japanese nobleman with a fierce face broke the silence first, glancing sideways at Kujo Seio with a mocking smile on his lips.

Another tall, thin nobleman with a sinister look in his eyes chimed in, "That's right, Kujou Miyamoto was originally just a good-for-nothing young master, and somehow he ended up in the army. A few days ago, there was even a mutiny because of his reckless command. Heh! Oh dear, Kujo-kun, you've really raised a fine son!"

At this moment, another nobleman sneered, "Yes, I've heard about it too. I heard that when Kujo Miyamoto was in command, he only ordered the air force to bomb, resulting in the loss of many Imperial warplanes, probably an entire air squadron?"

"No, no, you're wrong, it's three flight squadrons!"

"Tsk tsk, this young master of the Kujo family is truly remarkable. He lost a division in ground operations and three squadrons in air bombing. Does this mean that from now on, our Great Japanese Empire will all be surnamed Kujo?" "Hahaha!"

Everyone joined in the laughter.

For a moment, the conference room was filled with mockery and ridicule directed at Kujo Seio and Kujo Miyamoto.

The nobles chatted amongst themselves, as if the affairs of the Kujo family had become their best topic of conversation, completely ignoring Kujo Masao's increasingly gloomy expression.

Kujo Seio's old face was terribly gloomy. He had been holding back, but the other party was becoming increasingly outrageous.

He couldn't hold back any longer and roared, "Enough! My son wasn't the only one defeated in the operation against the Anti-Japanese Brigade. Takeda, Maruyama, weren't they all fierce generals of the Empire? Didn't they all fall to the Anti-Japanese Brigade? You say my son is useless, then why don't you send someone to try and defeat him?"

Kujo Seio's roar instantly silenced the previously noisy conference room.

Those nobles who had been mocking and ridiculing him were now speechless, like ducks with their necks being choked.

However, just then, a crisp sound of walking sticks hitting the ground came from behind them, tap, tap, tap, each sound seemed to strike the heartstrings of everyone.

Then, a leisurely voice rang out: "Kujo-kun is right, the Anti-Japanese Brigade is indeed difficult to deal with. So I'm going to China to meet them!"

At this moment, everyone looked in the direction of the sound and were all startled.

A man dressed in military uniform, his chest adorned with medals, and holding a walking stick, was seen walking slowly with steady steps.

He stood tall and straight, with a stern face and eyes that revealed an unassailable nobility and arrogance.

This person was none other than Prince Kitashirakawa Minami!
Everyone in the conference room immediately stood up, bowed deeply, and shouted in unison, "Your Highness!"

Kitashirakawa Minami walked to the center of the conference room, slightly raised his hand to indicate that everyone should dispense with formalities, then glanced around before finally fixing his gaze on Kujo Masao, and slowly said:
“Kujo-kun, what you just said is absolutely right. The Anti-Japanese Brigade is no ordinary force, and I have just received news that Qi Dabing, the captain of the Anti-Japanese Brigade, is very likely the enemy I am looking for who killed my brother Kitashirakawa.

This is an immense disgrace to my Bei Bai family. Therefore, I have come here to inform you all that I will personally go to China to command the battle and avenge this humiliation! So, please stop arguing.”

Kujo Seio was slightly taken aback, then a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he quickly said, "With His Highness personally leading the charge, that anti-Japanese brigade will surely be no match for us. My Kujo family will certainly give our full support to His Highness and serve the Empire!"

The other nobles also quickly came to their senses and began to vie for the same opinion:

"Your Highness is wise! With Your Highness in command, the anti-Japanese force is doomed to defeat!"

"Your Highness will surely return victorious and bring glory to our empire!"

The meeting room was instantly filled with sycophantic voices!

Kitashirakawa Minami's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible sneer. He knew the true colors of these nobles, but at this moment he needed their support and cooperation.

He raised his hand again to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said, "This trip to China carries a heavy responsibility. I hope that you can all work together, put aside past grievances, and fight for the honor of the Empire. Kujo-kun, although your son Kujo Miyamoto has made some mistakes this time, considering that he is wholeheartedly serving the Empire, his punishment will be waived. However, I hope that he can serve by my side. What do you think?"

Kujo Seio was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "It is my son's honor to be appreciated by His Highness the Prince!"

Kitashirakawa Minami nodded in satisfaction, then said, "That's settled then. You can continue your meeting; I won't disturb you any longer!"

Having said that, Kitashirakawa Minami got up and left, coming and going in a hurry!