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    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister of the Marine Corps, General Yokosuka Samejima sent an urgent message that the China Navy fleet has been discovered outside Tokyo Bay. Now the China Navy has begun to attack our Uraga Suido shore defenses. It seems that they intend to break into Tokyo Bay!"  The naval staff hurriedly rushed into the home of Navy Minister Saigo Congdao.  Because it was not yet eight o'clock in the morning, Saigo Nongdo had not yet gone to work at the Navy Department.  After receiving the telegram from Major General Samejima, the Navy Department could only rush to Saigo's home to report the situation.

    At this time, Xixiang Congdao had just had breakfast and was getting ready for work.  As the Minister of the Navy of Japan and one of the five prime ministers of the cabinet, Saig¨­ M¨­michi attaches great importance to his appearance, so much so that he has to dress up carefully every time before going to work.  However, the urgent battle report of the Chinese navy's attack made him no longer have this thought. He grabbed the telegram and browsed it quickly, and his face immediately turned ashen.

    "Send a report to General Samejima Kanori, asking him to defend the Uraga Waterway no matter what, and not allow the Chinese navy to rush into Tokyo Bay!" Saigo ordered sternly.  Although he knew that this possibility was very small, the Chinese navy's intention to come was obviously because Ito Hirobumi rejected the peace negotiation conditions proposed by China yesterday.  It seems that if Japan does not bow its head this time, it will be difficult for them to be kind.

    "Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister of the Navy!" the naval staff officer immediately accepted the order, and then hurriedly rushed back to the Navy Department.

    "Come here, prepare the carriage immediately and go to the palace to meet with His Majesty the Emperor. At the same time, His Excellency Oyamayan, the Prime Minister of the Land, and Kunitake Watanabe, the Tibetan Prime Minister, also rushed to the palace." Saigo Nomichi immediately said one after another, not caring about tidying up his appearance.  Now that the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister are in Beijing, no one can make a decision. The only choice is for the Emperor to make the final decision.

    "Yes, sir!" The guards at Xixiang Mansion immediately became busy. Some prepared carriages, while others rode horses to inform the Lu and Tibetan ministers.

    When Saigo rushed to the palace from the road, it was just after eight o'clock in the morning, and at this time, the Chinese Navy's attack on the Uraga Waterway had already begun.  The Tokyo and Uraga waterways were separated by dozens of kilometers, but at this time, Saigo's waterway seemed to have heard the rumbling sound of shelling.  This made him feel very heavy. It was the incompetence of the navy that put the empire into such a situation!

    When Xixiang Congdao arrived outside the palace gate, the guards guarding him already knew about it and were on their way to inform the Minister of Internal Affairs to ask Xixiang Congdao to wait outside.  At this time, Riku Xiang Oyamayan and Zang Xiang Watanabe Kuniwu also arrived.

    "Saigo-kun, what happened?" Watanabe Kunitake asked.  After receiving the notification from someone from Xixiang Mansion, he rushed over immediately.  Dashanyan also looked at Xixiang Congdao, but because of the conflict between the army and navy, the relationship between the two was very bad, and he did not take the initiative to ask.

    "We rejected China's conditions yesterday, and now China has taken action. China's navy is already outside Tokyo Bay and is now attacking the Uraga Channel. It is estimated that it wants to invade Tokyo Bay." Saigo  Congdao said with a dejected look.

    "What? The Chinese Navy is coming? Can we resist it?" Tibetan Prime Minister Watanabe Kunitake and Lu Prime Minister Oyama Iwa both exclaimed.  This is a big deal!  If the Chinese navy is allowed to break into Tokyo Bay, then the entire Tokyo will probably be reduced to ruins under the huge cannon of the Chinese navy!  Especially since the emperor is still in Tokyo, if the Chinese navy bombards the imperial palace, it will be an extremely serious turmoil for Japan!  Therefore, the Uraga Waterway must be defended no matter what, and the Chinese navy must be kept out of Tokyo Bay.

    "Most of the coastal defense artillery in Uraga Waterway are old, and the China Navy has strong ships and powerful artillery, so it is probably difficult to resist it!" Saigo said.

    Both Watanabe Kunitake and Oyama Iwa's faces were pale. They seemed to have seen Tokyo turn into a sea of ??flames under the shelling of the Chinese navy.  And those of them who lost the war and caused Japan to suffer such a disaster are undoubtedly the sinners of the entire Japan!

    At this time, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Kaoru Inoue, hurried over.  "Guys, are you in a hurry to see His Majesty the Emperor so early? The Emperor is enjoying breakfast with the Queen!" Inoue Kaoru said.

    "Inoue-kun, the matter is urgent. We need to meet with His Majesty the Emperor immediately! The Chinese navy has come over and is currently attacking the Uraga Waterway!" Saigo Nomichi said quickly.

    "What? Is this happening? Come with me, I will take you to see His Majesty the Emperor right away!" Inoue Kaoru also knew that this was a big deal and had to handle it carefully.

    The group of people quickly entered the main hall of the palace.  After Inoue Kaoru brought them here, she went to invite Emperor Meiji.  Saigo N¨­michi and others waited in the main hall for more than half an hour before Emperor Meiji appeared.?Moreover, Emperor Meiji was in very bad spirits, and his face looked pale, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.  Moreover, there was blazing anger in his eyes, which made Xixiang Congdao and others feel panic.  It seems that Inoue Kaoru has told Emperor Meiji why they came to see the emperor.

    "Kowtow to His Majesty the Emperor!" Saigo Nomichi, Oyama Iwa, and Watanabe Kunitake all knelt on the ground to salute Emperor Meiji.

    "Get up!" Emperor Meiji said coldly.  After several people knelt down and sat down, they knew that the emperor's hawk-like eyes were circulating on them, making everyone feel that they had endured great pressure.

    "I just ask you, can we keep the China Navy out of the Uraga Channel? If not, can we stop the China Navy from attacking Tokyo?" Emperor Meiji asked sternly.

    "Your Majesty, I am incompetent! The shore defense artillery in the Uraga water channel is old. I am afraid it will be difficult to stop the naval forces from invading Tokyo Bay!" Saigo said quickly.  Now, he doesn't dare to speak big words, he can only tell the truth.  If he boasts about Haikou but is barged in by the Chinese navy, he will be responsible then.

    "Trash! The empire has spent so much money to support the navy. Not only can it not defeat China's navy, it can't even protect the capital. What's the use of you?" Emperor Meiji was furious.  He had been holding back his anger since the United Fleet was wiped out before.  Now that the Chinese navy is knocking on his door, even the capital is about to be in danger. How can he not be angry?

    "I deserve death for my crime!" Xixiang Congdao had no choice.

    "What about the army? Can the army withstand the attack of the Chinese troops?" Emperor Meiji asked.

    "Back to Your Majesty. The Guards Division is ready, and other troops are also marching eastward. If the Chinese dare to land, they will never come back!" Dashanyan immediately replied.  He knew that the Chinese navy did not need to land at all. Even using naval guns alone would be enough to reduce Tokyo to ruins. There was no need to risk landing at all.  Therefore, Dashanyan dared to answer so definitely.

    "Yeah!" Emperor Meiji seemed very satisfied with Oyama Iwa's answer.

    At this time, a guard came in, said a few words in Inoue Xin's ear, and then immediately retreated.  However, Inoue Xin's expression changed drastically.

    "Your Majesty, I have just received news that the China Army has launched a fierce attack on the Chinese Army in the Liaodong Peninsula and the Korean Peninsula. The Army, which has lost supplies, cannot withstand the Chinese attack at all. The destruction of the Army is imminent. In addition, just now, the China Navy  They have destroyed the forts on both sides of the Uraga Waterway and invaded Tokyo Bay. They are now launching an attack on the Yokosuka Naval Base. Major General Samejima sent a message saying that they can no longer withstand the attack of the China Navy!" Inoue Kaoru looked pale.  said.

    "Trash! They are all trash!" Emperor Meiji was furious.

    Inoue Kaoru, Saigo Mongdao, Oyama Iwa and Watanabe Kunitake all fell to their knees in a hurry.

    "Your Majesty, the China Navy is about to launch a bombardment of Tokyo. Your Majesty, please leave Tokyo immediately!" Inoue Kaoru said quickly.  If the Chinese navy bombards the Japanese Imperial Palace, Emperor Meiji will be in danger.

    "I won't leave, I will stay and live and die with Tokyo!" Emperor Meiji said stubbornly.  It is simply impossible for him to escape Tokyo like a deserter.

    "Your Majesty, your comfort is related to the future of the Japanese Empire. Your Majesty, please visit Kyoto!" Watanabe Kunitake also persuaded.

    "No need, as long as you hold Tokyo, I will be very safe!" Emperor Meiji was completely helpless.

    Everyone had no choice but to let Emperor Meiji stay in Tokyo, and they immediately rushed to arrange the defense of Tokyo.  Although they think that the Chinese navy will not land, it is very difficult to say. If the Chinese navy lands, they must resist it!

    At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, after turning the Yokosuka Naval Base into ruins, the Chinese Navy marched towards Tokyo. Along the way, all merchant ships encountered were captured and all fishing boats were sunk, making people in Tokyo Bay panic.  Many well-informed people have even moved their families.

    "Commander, that is Tokyo, the capital of little Japan. Give us your order on what to do!" Fleet Chief of Staff Li Dingxin said excitedly.  This is Tokyo, the capital of Japan!  But at this moment, Tokyo is like a beautiful woman who has been stripped naked, completely defenseless against the Chinese navy.

    "Didn't the commander say to use special artillery shells? In that case, let's fire!" Deng Shichang said with a smile.

    At 3:15 p.m., the Chinese naval bombardment began.  Four battleships and four heavy cruisers launched a bombardment on Tokyo.  This time, all the bombardments used high-explosive bombs with added phosphorus powder.  This plunged Tokyo into panic.

     "Boom!" A shell exploded in a residential area of ??Tokyo. Flames shot out and enveloped people and houses within a hundred meters in diameter.  The wooden house was immediately ignited and burned with the help of the wind.  Many Japanese were also covered in flames. They beat them desperately, but to no avail. They could only let out heart-rending screams, just like the howls of wild animals before they die.  The cries of children and women lingered over Tokyo, as if the whole city was crying.

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