Spy Wars: I signed in at the Military Police at the beginning

On the night that Emperor Showa appointed Zhou Ke as the commander of a hollow division, the entire Tokyo circle of power and influence was in an uproar.

However, it is worth mentioning that after receiving the news, the senior officials of the Army Ministry did not object. Instead, they strongly supported the Emperor’s decision and strictly prohibited the military from discussing the matter!

This move by the Army Ministry left everyone a little confused. In the eyes of non-senior officials in the Navy Ministry and the Army Ministry, this should be a compromise made by the top leaders of the Army Ministry on the Emperor's arrangements because of the Prime Minister's issue.

But in fact, it is not the case. The reason why the Army Department was so supportive was entirely because of the guidance of the White Tiger Team members in the top leadership of the Army Department.

"Ladies and gentlemen, where did you get the news that the heir that the Shimazu family found was actually the grandson of the Matsudaira family?" In a private room of a high-end hotel in Tokyo, a general of the Army Ministry asked the other people attending the party.

"Mr. Uehara, haven't you seen the photo of the heir to the Shimazu family?" another general asked in return.

"Yes, I have seen him, but how do you know that he is from the Matsudaira family?" General Uehara asked puzzledly.

"Of course we know. Don't forget that we were from the White Tiger Team. We all met Matsudaira Tadahiro's grandson when he returned to the country!" the general of the White Tiger Team explained.

"In that case, I don't understand even more! Why would the Shimazu family be so willing to support the grandson of the Matsudaira family? You should know that Senior Matsudaira doesn't like the Shimazu family very much!"

"Oh! I understand! He is the grandson of Mr. Matsudaira and the grandson of Nobuyoshi Shimazu!" General Uehara was a little confused at first, but soon showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

The story of the eldest daughter of the Shimazu family being abducted by the eldest son of the Matsudaira family caused a lot of controversy. Although this matter is not very popular now, it was explosive news at that time.

Although General Uehara was not a gossiper when he was young, he still knew some things. This love story that broke the shackles of hatred was considered a beautiful story in the hearts of young people like them.

"But this is not safe! What if someone from the Shimazu family abducts Senior Matsudaira's grandson and changes his surname?" General Uehara soon raised a new concern.

"It's changed, so what does it have to do with us if the Shimazu family calls Matsudaira's grandson Shimazu? To me, his surname will always be Matsudaira!" said the general of the White Tigers indifferently.

"Would senior Matsudaira be willing?" General Uehara did not think that the conservative old stubborn Matsudaira Tadahiro would allow others to change his grandson's surname, especially when that someone was from the Shimazu family.

"Times are advancing and people will always change, but interests will always exist! Senior Matsudaira is no longer the old stubborn person in your eyes!" The White Tiger Corps general explained meaningfully.

"If this is true, then this is what Matsudaira-senpai is all about!" General Uehara gave a thumbs up. He felt that Matsudaira-senpai might be willing to let his own grandson get involved in order to seize the Shimazu family's property!

"No, this is not safe enough! As far as I know, there are many factions within the Shimazu family. We have to provide some help to this young man!" Another army general who was listening spoke up at this time.

"That's right. We should propose to His Majesty that people from the Army Department should also be involved in the formation of the Tiger Guard Division! We can't let the Navy completely control the Tiger Guard Division!" suggested the White Tiger Team general.

"It's a good idea, but will Your Majesty and the navy agree?" Admiral Uehara also thought that this method was good, but the prerequisite was that others had to accept it.

"Your Majesty, there is no problem. After all, His Majesty's goal is to muddy the waters between us and the navy. His Majesty will command and support us in doing this!"

"The difficulty now lies with the navy. It depends on whether the Shimazu family is willing!" The admiral of the White Tiger Team analyzed the current situation.

"In theory, the royal guards belong to our Army Department, so it's reasonable for us to place some personnel in it!" another general interrupted.

"Yes, it makes sense. Let's make a joint petition and see the attitude of the Shimazu family first before we talk about other things!" General Uehara proposed with a toast.

"Seconded!"

"I also agree!"

............

At noon the next day, in the same room as yesterday, Shimazu Nobuyoshi, Shimazu Chinobu, and Shimazu Jinpei were sitting around a table.

"Father, the Army Department asked if we are short of manpower. His Majesty seems to want to add some people from the Army Department to the Tiger Guard Division. What do you think is the appropriate response for me?"

Shimazu Chinobu became a little worried after being summoned to the palace by Emperor Showa today. It turned out that the people from the Army Department did not make a fuss yesterday and they had a backup plan!

"Hmph, I knew that those people in the Army Department were so quiet yesterday that they must have had some bad intentions!" Shimazu Nobuyoshi felt a little annoyed at this time.

Previously, the divisions of the Army Department were formed and led by their navy personnel, and the top army officials not only did not object but also expressed support.

Based on this alone, it would be difficult for the Navy to directly reject the Army's proposal. Otherwise, it would not only appear that the Navy was narrow-minded, but also leave a bad impression on the Emperor!

"Father, we have to let some of their people in, otherwise even if this division is formed, there will be many troubles later." Shimazu Chinobu frowned and said.

"You're right. We have to get a regiment from the Army Department at least. Otherwise, those hungry guys in the Army will definitely cause trouble later!"

Shimazu Nobuyoshi also frowned. Allocating a regiment to the Army Department would mean that they would control one less regiment, but it seemed that he had no choice but to do so.

"Grandpa, Father, if it's just a regiment, I don't think it will have much impact!" Zhou Ke saw the two of them struggling and spoke.

"Grandson, once people from the Army Ministry come in, I'm afraid you won't be able to continue to have a high degree of autonomy! You have to know that those idiots in the army won't really listen to your orders!" Shimazu Nobuyoshi was somewhat surprised by his grandson's remarks.

"Grandpa, look at this!" Zhou Ke casually took out an officer's certificate.

"Colonel Commander of the Matsuda Military Police Regiment, Jinpei Matsuda!" After taking the officer's certificate, Shimazu Nobuyoshi read out the position on the certificate.

"Yes! Jinpei has his own regiment! As far as I know, this regiment is extremely loyal to Jinpei!" Shimazu Chinobu was so excited that she almost jumped up.

"Haha, my dear grandson is so outstanding, I'm afraid the people in the Army Department have forgotten about him! Okay, let's use this as an excuse to negotiate with the Army Department!"

"It's not impossible to send someone over, but it has to be someone from the Matsuda Military Police Regiment!" Shimazu Nobuyoshi laughed heartily, and his frown instantly relaxed.

Zhou Ke had never expected that, unknowingly and without any deliberate arrangement, the forces under his command were inexplicably integrated together!