422: Chapter 422: Not in line with his prediction

“Putian Xiaoyezi, aren't you overstepping your bounds?” At this moment, someone outside the circle of people spoke loudly.

Everyone turned to look, as if they had seen a savior.

The person who arrived was Higashida Hirofumi.

“Overstepping? What do you mean?” Putian Xiaoyezi showed no fear.

“Overstepping” referred to the division of labor between the military and the Red Coat Sect.

In front of everyone, Higashida Hirofumi couldn't speak too plainly.

Although everyone knew that the Red Coat Sect had achieved a deep cooperative relationship with the Great Sun Country's parliament, such matters could not be discussed openly. Furthermore, no one was clear which side held the dominant position in the cooperation.

The only thing known was that Higashida Hirofumi, as the military leader, did not belong to the Red Coat Sect.

In stark contrast, Putian Xiaoyezi was a typical representative of the Red Coat Sect.

Otherwise, she would not have been able to reach such a high position at such a young age, given her lack of qualifications and background.

Higashida Hirofumi mocked her youth and did not directly answer her question.

“I will discuss this matter with your uncle. Leave now!”

“No need. While everyone is here, I want to announce an important decision. From now on, I will completely withdraw from the Red Coat Sect!” Putian Xiaoyezi said loudly.

“???”

“Hahaha!”

Many people started to laugh heartily.

Everyone knew that without the Red Coat Sect, she would be worse than a dog.

“Bang~” Putian Xiaoyezi fired a shot at the ceiling, signaling everyone to be quiet.

“Is it that funny? In my opinion, you are simply not fit to be military generals of the Great Sun Country. Your bones have softened, your backs have bent, you are just a bunch of dogs wagging your tails for scraps!” Putian Xiaoyezi said with disdain.

“Insolent brat!” Many officers could no longer listen.

Higashida Hirofumi frowned.

This did not match his prediction.

He was unsure what Putian Xiaoyezi was relying on to dare openly announce her withdrawal from the Red Coat Sect.

“Some say that the Soldiers of the Great Sun Country only do two things: grovel before the Red Coat Sect and indulge in drinking and singing on women's bellies. What do you all think?” Putian Xiaoyezi continued to utter harsh words.

“Ah ah ah! Utterly arrogant! Utterly arrogant!”

“Chirp~”

The officer who had just been barking wildly was directly shot dead.

“Mad dogs always bark wildly, and are useless otherwise.” Putian Xiaoyezi spread her hands, not even blinking an eye.

“Clatter clatter clatter~, clatter clatter clatter~”

Just then, many Soldiers pushed open the door and rushed in, surrounding all the officers.

These were Nakae Koji's subordinates.

When the officers saw this scene, they were momentarily unsure whether to be happy or worried.

Nakae Koji had called them over tonight.

Everyone was unsure which side he was on.

Nakae Koji was also very conflicted at this moment.

Putian Xiaoyezi had not told him in advance about her intention to withdraw from the Red Coat Sect.

Now that she no longer had the Red Coat Sect's backing, he believed the risk was extremely high.

But he had taken the medicine Putian Xiaoyezi gave him, and if he were to turn against her now, it would be awkward if he failed to gain an advantage.

“Zhongzhong-kun, I am very satisfied with your plan. It has now been confirmed that Putian Xiaoyezi has indeed betrayed the Red Coat Sect, and acting now would not be breaking the rules.” Higashida Hirofumi said.

He was trying to give Nakae Koji a way out, and at the same time, attempting to sow discord between them.

From his expression, it was clear that Nakae Koji was not aware of all the inside information.

Nakae Koji bristled when he heard this sentence.

He hurriedly looked at Putian Xiaoyezi, hoping she wouldn't misunderstand.

Putian Xiaoyezi, of course, would not fall for it and gave him a reassuring look.

Nakae Koji breathed a sigh of relief.

Higashida Hirofumi frowned again when he saw his reaction.

This was his usual tactic: to dismantle enemy alliances without bloodshed. Especially for political alliances based purely on self-interest, this method often proved very effective.

But this time, it again exceeded his prediction.

Originally, Nakae Koji was still conflicted, but Higashida Hirofumi's prompting immediately made him clear-headed.

“Gentlemen, I, Nakae Koji, declare my support for Mr. Putian's plan to reorganize the parliament!”

He understood that if he didn't take a stance, his life might be in danger.

“What?”

Seeing Nakae Koji take a stance, everyone became anxious.

“Zhongzhong-kun, this is an act of betrayal against the Empire!” Higashida Hirofumi was displeased.

“Higashida-kun, I believe Mr. Putian is absolutely right. The Empire's army should not become a subordinate of the Red Coat Sect; that is the true betrayal of the Empire.” Nakae Koji spoke in a high-sounding manner.

“In that case, take care of yourself!” Higashida Hirofumi turned and left.

“Bang bang bang~”

Gunshots rang out outside.

It was Nakae Koji's troops engaged in a gunfight with the Cabinet Imperial Guards.

“Higashida-kun, are you still thinking of leaving at this moment?” Nakae Koji drew his gun and shouted at his retreating back.

Higashida Hirofumi ignored him and did not stop walking.

“Bang~”

Nakae Koji fired his gun.

“Ah~”

Everyone's throats tightened, and they couldn't help but cry out.

If Higashida Hirofumi were shot, then they would truly have no choice but to compromise.