Chapter 182 – Counter measures against VIPs

“Alright, getting back to the topic… I understand now why the Army is furious. But even if they’re angry, it’s not like getting mad will fix anything, right?”

We resumed the discussion, though honestly, talking about it here wouldn’t change a thing.

Even so, the conversation continued.

“That’s true, but thanks to what the Navy pulled last year, it’s hard for them to openly complain. After all, if they criticize the budget carelessly, it might look like they’re infringing on His Majesty’s prerogatives.

But since they can’t say anything, they’re taking out their anger on the Cabinet that drafted the austerity budget. If it were a Seiyūkai Cabinet’s budget, they’d keep their mouths shut.”

“However, public support for the Hamaguchi Cabinet remains strong.”

“So that’s why the coup plan died out naturally in its earliest stages.”

“Indeed. It seems they