Because he still controlled the monies of the state treasury, he was able to outbid most of his rival politicians for the support of the secret service and some of the army commanders.

• 冈村宁次毕生研究如何征服中国，历任日军华北驻屯军司令官和中国派遣军总司令，在中国实行“杀光，抢光，烧光”的三光政策。