Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

The sky was dark, but the big shots who hadn't slept all night were checking their watches.

Fumio Kishida slammed his fist on the table:

"There are less than two hours left until dawn..."

We must resolve Li Xinghe's power shift before dawn to prevent him from also embarking on the path of a coup.

The Japanese Diet was in an uproar.

At this moment, Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei, who had firmly refused in the vote and won enormous political prestige, stood up with a radiant air, a stark contrast to her previous unwavering demeanor:

“I went to persuade him because he is my husband.”

The parliament erupted in uproar.

Many people know about Li Xinghe's messy relationships; his reputation as Tokyo's second most notorious playboy isn't exactly stellar.

"But he has many mistresses... I'm sorry, my apologies."

“Husband…but that guy seems to have several children…”

Now, Kazumi Rokuro has completely revealed her political backer: her husband, whom she had kept secret, is Li Xinghe, a powerful figure in the US command stationed in Japan, the behind-the-scenes financier of the Liberal Democratic Party, and the "Prince of Shinseiren".

She stood up gracefully and walked out of the parliament with Valeria to the martial law command post not far away.

Looking at the exhausted and beaten Hua Yingmei, Li Xinghe couldn't help but hug her.

Before Hua Yingmei could even feel moved, after a brief kiss, she told everyone about her concerns in Congress.

Li Xinghe countered:

"Do I need to seize power at this time?"

Shika Yuchi Hanae naturally explained to everyone with a smile:

“No, our family’s foundation is not yet solid. I myself have never served as a minister, nor has Ayako. Mizukage Tenpyo is currently only the head of the Tokyo District Court, and your position is merely that of a section chief. Kokubun Tsukiya is still an assistant prosecutor, Makabe is still in university, and Yukimi is only a department head. None of us are ready.”

Of course, she also told Mikasa and Chiyo Hina, who were present, "The mothers probably need to go a step further."

Before the two mothers could even adjust their mindset, the sons they had raised for so long turned out to be the leaders of an army, suppressing a coup in the dead of night.

For a moment, they didn't know how to get along with their son.

As for Yoshiko, she remained calm, having already witnessed Li Xinghe's ruthless methods on Okinawa Island.

Everyone needs to improve.

While it is possible to seize power now, the cost of holding it after seizing it is far higher than the cost of operating as a puppet behind the scenes.

By remaining behind the scenes, they avoid taking responsibility for Japan's economic downturn. For one thing, the Tamanogata Group's massive acquisition plan for Tokyo buildings can be accelerated once again.

Reimi Tsutsumi also took the opportunity to suggest:

"How about acquiring Yasuda Precision Instruments completely as well?"

Li Xinghe nodded in agreement.

Precision instrument manufacturing is another good industrial sector that can be leveraged.

Seeing that everyone was still confused, Hua Yingmei pulled Li Xinghe aside:

"Alright, let's go back and negotiate."

"Wait a moment, Valeria, take the troops and take over the parliament."

Li Xinghe waved his hand, allowing the army to take full control of the National Assembly to prevent himself from suffering the same misfortune as Caesar inside.

The parliament was quiet.

Most of the councilors had left, and only a few faction leaders met with Li Xinghe again to discuss the matter.

Li Xinghe deliberately said:

"It's still early, let's come and negotiate one by one."

But the senior members of parliament were anxious, and Yoshihide Suga, representing the Suga faction, made political promises to Lee Sung-ha:

"Public Security Section 9 has been upgraded to Public Security Division 9, directly under the National Security Bureau. Hoshigawa Makoto serves as the head of Public Security Division 9, Yukimi Higashikawa as the deputy head, and Hibari Ryuzaki as the department inspector. Its main responsibilities have been changed to analyzing domestic and foreign governments, companies, individuals, organizations, and multi-dimensional national security intelligence. It will covertly and without restriction pursue groups and individuals who plot to subvert the state, enjoy special priority in arrests, and can investigate individuals or organizations without an arrest warrant."

In short, this really is the Japanese version of the CIA, and Li Xinghe is its first director.

"can."

Li Xinghe accepted immediately.

Just kidding, from now on Li Xinghe's subordinates will be able to prank people all over Japan at will. Li Xinghe can also copy all the secrets about politicians hidden in the Ministry of Public Security in one go.

The next part of the discussion was even more intense, which concerned how to limit the military power of the Self-Defense Forces.

The Self-Defense Forces, which are usually very docile and even slacking off, suddenly became a machine for seizing power due to the crazy actions of a few radical officers and staff officers, which greatly shocked the Japanese government and parliament.

This is no ordinary far-right organization that dares to threaten the politics of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Therefore, the leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party factions are eager to restrict the power of the Self-Defense Forces.

But Li Xinghe's request was:

"My request is simple: the Coastal Combat Brigade will of course withdraw from Tokyo, but in order to ensure that there will be no next coup, a floor of the Ministry of Defense headquarters must be vacated, and if the First Infantry Regiment is rebuilt, an area must also be vacated, and the Coastal Combat Brigade will send a company to participate in the defense to ensure the security of Tokyo's defense."

These words made the Japanese military leadership feel worse than if they had eaten shit.

By having Li Xinghe station troops at the Japanese Ministry of Defense building and the Nerima Ward barracks, isn't that just like an American military governor? This is even more colonial than a colony!

Now they want to station troops in the Ministry of Defense, what about next time?

Are they to be stationed directly at the Central Convention Center, the Capitol Building, and the House of Representatives residence?

Do you also want to send troops into the Imperial Palace to directly replace the Imperial Palace police and monitor the daily lives of the Imperial Family around the clock?

Fumio Kishida was very opposed to it:

"Where is the authority of the Japanese government? Can Japan's political independence be maintained?"

Now that he had been exposed, Li Xinghe quite frankly shrugged and began to make a direct and forceful threat:

"Stop pretending, everyone. General Jacqueline doesn't care much about the military; she prefers making money, traveling, and vacationing. Command of the Coastal Combat Brigade is in my hands. I also serve as the Director of the SPPC of the US-Japan Combined Forces Command, responsible for strategy, planning, sustainment, and deployment. This is a job arrangement personally approved by President Trump. And don't worry, my superiors may change, but I will remain in Tokyo to spend quality time with you all."

Good times?

The old men were almost driven mad by the younger generation.

Why don't you just go back to the US?

The debate raged on.

At this time, facing the situation of the Chief of Staff's death in battle and the First Mission being severely damaged, the Japanese Diet had no choice but to invite back the retired former Chief of Staff Yoshihide Yoshida, dragging the old man out of bed and into the Diet in the middle of the night.

Yoshida Keishu, as a chief of staff who came from a civil service background, was actually very good at adapting to changing circumstances.

Moreover, this old guy has been living a comfortable life in Li Xinghe's company since he retired, so how could he possibly oppose Li Xinghe?

As soon as he arrived, he came up with a brilliant idea:

"That's it! We can arrange it like this: let Misaki Hoshigawa of the US-Japan Combined Command concurrently serve as a first-class ground officer staff officer in the Tokyo garrison."

It makes perfect sense for him to serve as a staff officer in the Tokyo garrison within the framework of the Joint Command.

Just an advisor

His authority wasn't particularly high or low; it mainly depended on his own influence. At its highest, he was a chief of staff; at its lowest, he was just a mouthpiece. It was a very flexible arrangement, and Li Xinghe's influence was astonishing. Give him advice, and he could do a lot of things.

Everyone agreed.

Now, Li Xinghe is also a first-class colonel, which is also known as Colonel Li.

Keishu Yoshida then suggested:

"At the same time, we will completely relocate the 1st Division, which participated in the rebellion, out of Tokyo and reorganize it into the Tokyo Garrison Regiment, which will be directly under the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. The regimental commander will be directly appointed by the Diet, and the finances will be set up separately. The garrisons will be arranged in Nerima Ward and other military camps in Tokyo. What do you think?"

Establishing a separate Tokyo garrison regiment, with its commander and finances given to the Diet, would greatly enhance the Diet's control over the military.

Everyone agreed, so it was a win-win situation.

At that moment, a bug was discovered.

Li Xinghe is a colonel in charge of staff in the Tokyo garrison. So who will participate in the formation of the newly formed Tokyo garrison regiment?

Of course, Li Xinghe was deeply involved.

This is how Yoshida Keishu subtly offered Li Xinghe power as a reward, ensuring that Li Xinghe's gains after the coup would be enough to satisfy his appetite.

As the negotiations drew to a close, Li Xinghe stated bluntly:

"I have one last request."

"In the new government, Hua Yingmei must be appointed as a minister, and Cai Zi as a vice minister or assistant. My mother should be promoted even further. I don't think that's excessive, is it?"

Serving as a minister is a necessary step on the path to becoming prime minister.

In the past few prime ministers, almost all of them had experience serving as ministers for several terms. Except for Shinzo Abe, whose promotion was so rapid that he became prime minister before even holding a full ministerial position.

Koizumi adjusted his glasses:

"Which mother?"

As everyone knows, Li Xinghe's family has too many mothers.

Li Xinghe stared:

"All mothers!"

That means Mikasa wants to take a step further and become the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau; Chiyo Hinahime also wants to rise to a higher position in the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.

After discussion, the Liberal Democratic Party's Legal Affairs Committee accepted the request.

A political exchange has been completed.

Li Xinghe abandoned his troublemaking activities in Nagata-cho and was promoted to Director of the Japanese CIA and Colonel of the Tokyo Garrison. He stationed his direct subordinates at the Ministry of Defense and the Tokyo Garrison Regiment's base to strengthen colonial surveillance.

His mother, wives, and loyal servants all received promotions. In particular, Kagoshima Yukioka and Aso Ayako became ministers in their twenties and thirties, paving the way for their future as prime ministers.

Emerging from the Capitol lounge, Hua Yingmei leaned on Li Xinghe's shoulder and sighed:

"I'm sure Shui Jingtianping is going to be very jealous. You've shared your profits with your family, but you haven't shared any more with her."

Li Xinghe smiled:

"It's not my fault. Even if she was jealous, it was because of the Shui Jing family's problems."

The reason they're not giving it to them now is because the Shui Jing family isn't completely tied to the Jian family. Strictly speaking, the Shui Jing family still holds a superior position to the Jian family in the legal arena. Li Xinghe's overtures to the Shui Jing family are tantamount to appeasement. However, in terms of military power, Li Xinghe could easily put the Shui Jing family on the stock market at any time.

Therefore, this is a period of adjustment for both sides to readjust to the power transition. It requires Mizukage Jōji and Uji Atsushi to humble themselves and lower their stance so that Li Xinghe can share the power.

Ayako Aso followed cautiously behind:

"But you can no longer mobilize the coastal combat brigade at will in the future."

There will definitely be people watching the movement of this unit.

Li Xinghe shrugged.

When the Japanese high command mistakenly believed that Li Xinghe only controlled the coastal combat brigade, they were unaware that a hypothetical enemy division was being secretly prepared in Tokyo Bay.

Seeing that Li Xinghe remained silent, Ayako Aso leaned closer, her small face tense as she asked:

"What are you thinking?"

Li Xinghe gently rubbed Asou Ayako's small, adorable teddy bear:

"It can certainly be put to good use in the next coup."

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Ayako Aso didn't understand.

But new political rumors have already spread in the Diet: with an army, a harem, and absolute power, Li Xinghe is practically the new Emperor of Tokyo.

……

Finally, the sky began to lighten.

A new day begins.

The citizens of Tokyo awoke from their slumber or stayed up all night, then suffocated as they watched in the sunlight as blood and flesh splattered and steel shattered.

The continuous explosions last night, along with various nighttime gunfire sounds appearing on TikTok, the sudden shutdown of cell towers, and the power outages, have made many people realize that something serious is happening in Tokyo. But no one knows what exactly happened.

However, as dawn broke, the Japanese people sighed in despair at the sight of unclaimed corpses, headless bodies, dismembered remains, and shards of bone scattered across the ground; at the wreckage of jeeps burned into pieces along the highways in the heart of the capital; at the blackened skeletons stuck to the steering wheels inside; at the charred remains that stretched from Chiyoda-Nagata-cho to the Imperial Palace; and at the collapsed roof of the National Diet Building.