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Chapter 505 Scapegoat

"Are the Chinese finally showing their minions?"

The live broadcast of the Navy's tribute to the loyal soul of the Sino-Japanese War not only shocked hundreds of millions of people from China, but Chen Shaokuan made it clear that as a country's pioneering armed force, the Navy will go against the norm, from a serious conservative reversal to actively seeking outward expansion. At a glance, we can see that the traditional powers that are nervously paying attention to the development of the situation, as well as the worried Japanese, have fallen into solemn speculation and slight panic for a moment.

Similarly, such exciting news did not reach the ears of the Japanese people, but in the entire upper class, Chen Shaokuan's murderous declaration of raising wind and thunder was heard from the short-wave radio at the first time.

At this time, the Japanese fleet, which had been slowly swaying from the sea for several days, and after emergency repairs by the ship, the Japanese fleet, which could barely see, arrived late and drifted into Wujun Port from the ocean.

The word "floating" can only be used. The "Nagato" Juhui flagship, which has suffered severe damage in succession, has almost become waste residue under the blacksmith's hammer. The barrel is deformed, the gun seat is grinning, and the notch of the gun seat is grinning. On the deck, on the side of the ship, and on the tall tower commander tower, there are damage everywhere. The holes and cracks under the waterline that have been picked out by heavy armor-piercing bullets cannot be urgently welded and repaired. They can only barely rely on the injection of water on both sides to maintain a dangerous balance, and then use steel plates to temporarily hold it, and drive back while pumping water.

When we arrived at the military port, the Nagamon repainted from the inside to the outside, and the holes on the surface were blocked, and the turret returned to its normal direction. From a distance, there seemed to be no problem, but those who knew about it understood how strong this was. Not to mention firing the cannon, it was impossible to turn the turret twice. In order to reduce the thick smoke from the chimney damage, we could only drive half of the boiler and power. When entering the Linhai of Japan, we were even slowing down the speed to 10 knots... the fishing boats ran faster than him!

The relatively intact "Muo" and other three battleships formed a formation in concealed by hiding it. Most of the following water carried the two aircraft carriers that refused to sink slowly, and several repair ships dragged hard in front of them. Judging from the situation, they would die in their own port. If they sink, they had to be fished out and repaired, and continued to use it. There was nothing else. The navy was severely damaged at once!

Although I had known all the real battle reports and the losses were so great that I was terrible, I saw the two strongest fleets of the empires who were fiercely storming when they went to war. Only when I came back could I make up the lineup. Even though Mine Mitsumasa was determined, she couldn't help but burst into tears at this moment. When I remembered the bold words and ambitions made by the Chinese just now, I felt that the sky was about to collapse!

Fortunately, after several days of emergency fundraising, two unfinished giant ships were forcibly launched into the water. They drove to the military port that was most likely to attract national attention. Especially the three three-unit huge gun barrels, which are more beautiful than the "Nagmon-class battleship", are wider overtime, and more majestic tower bridges...

In short, the powerful muscle display representing the new generation of maritime armed forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy suddenly took away the attention and attention of most people. After finally attracting them, not many people noticed that the fleet that entered the port in a miserable and grim manner had actually lost half of the main battleships.

After getting off the ship, Iroku Yamamoto, Yoshida Seonggo, Minuta Miyaki, Fushimimiya Hirokyo, and Nagao Cultivation and other naval generals who were commanding the entire battle, gathered together first, with gloomy faces. After a long time, Minuta Miuta spoke very consciously.

"The Chinese have determined that they will take active naval actions to carry out their armed forces. That is, they will take the opportunity of taking advantage of this battle and want the Imperial Navy to challenge. The Empire's dominance of Asia will inevitably be shaken. In the absence of main battleships, we will lose control of the China coast, and even vigilance on Taiwan and Okinawa and other places will be seriously affected. How to solve these problems, please ask you to find a way."

His expression of confessing the funeral was calm and calm, which changed the expressions of the generals in the room. Yamamoto Iroku shouted with great pain: "Mine, please don't bear too much guilt for our faults. I will bear all the failures in the war alone. The Imperial Navy must have a clear mind like you to take charge of the overall situation."

He was not afraid of saying this to offend people. In fact, this was Yamamoto's true nature. Although Nagano's firm fleet enterprising factions looked very bad, he didn't care.

Minai Mitsumasa smiled faintly and said, "I ask you and His Majesty the magnanimity of His Majesty. In a short period of time, the situation of this battle will not be disclosed to the outside world, and you can delay it. But the news will eventually come from the outside world and someone must bear it. As the Minister of the Navy, I have no choice but to do it."

Yamamoto Izuru opened his mouth and couldn't say anything. This is an old friend using his own sacrifice to protect him, the culprit of the failure of his execution!

It must be admitted that the failure of the entire strike plan was an important responsibility for Commander Yamamoto's mistake in judgment, but the action plan was formulated by the entire Navy and the Military Affairs Bureau. Almost everyone present participated. Strictly speaking, it was a collective decision made by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Therefore, if it failed, it cannot be blamed for only one person.

But someone always has to take the blame. From all perspectives, Minumasato is the most suitable one. He is the Minister of the Navy and the supporter of the plan. Yamamoto Ioruku is the decision-maker he appointed. If something happens, he will be the first to be affected.

On the other hand, it is Minumasa Minashi's protection of Yamamoto. Yamamoto can be regarded as an important choice for the next naval cabinet. He has the same political tendency as him and actively advocates advanced naval combat concepts. At least he will not bring the Imperial Navy into the ditch at will. In the future, even if he cannot be the minister of the Navy, he will definitely have no problem as the commander of the joint fleet and shoulder the heavy responsibility of expanding the empire.

Fushimi Miyaki Hirokyo led the overall situation, of course there was no need to go into the water. Yoshida Shingo followed suit. He was escorted by his old classmate Yamamoto, but he was in trouble for no reason. This was a heavy blow to his upcoming opportunity. Even if he couldn't fully reveal it, he was afraid that the road would not be smooth if he wanted to climb up safely.

After all the calculations, Mine Hiromasa became the best choice.

Nagano's self-cultivation was very unhappy with these guys. The free development of the Japanese Navy was free from the restrictions of the naval agreement, but he had only tried hard to get the result of his efforts. As expected, the opportunity for the Imperial Navy to be strong and powerful was coming, but it messed up the gang of people. He gathered all his strength again, but he didn't know how many years it would take. The fatal thing was that the mortal enemy of the opposite continent was rising rapidly, and the trouble was not ordinary.

Mine Mitsumasa paid a heavy price for this, and he was not feeling well, but there was nothing he could do. Otherwise, the people of the army would definitely tell them with their actions that if they did the wrong thing, they would repay it with their blood!

When it was not convenient for others to express their opinions, Nagano had to slim his face and said in a deep voice: "We will take good care of the navy as much as possible. Please rest assured, Minister."

Mine Hiromasa nodded calmly and said nothing more. How to deceive the people, cover up the outdated, and expose some losses to the minimum extent, and then portray a big defeat as a shameless sneak attack and insignificant losses of the opponent, and expect the next avenge of shame, is a simple task for them, not too much effort.

What he was worried about was that because of his departure, Yamamoto Iroku temporarily stood aside, and the conservative naval power would basically lose its restraining power. So, with no choice, Yoshida Yoshigo, Nagano self-cultivation, Oikawa Fushiro will take charge of the overall situation. What will the consequences of their overly aggressive attitude?

Unbelievable.

Forget it, anyway, that's something that you can't control. What will happen has nothing to do with you.

The so-called closed-door discussion meeting is actually to determine responsibilities, unify thoughts and external publicity, determine the final loss list, and then complete the key work of cleaning up the mess when all parties are present.

On the second day after the fleet returned to its homeland, the Japanese Navy shyly announced that due to the shameful sneak attack by the Chinese Navy, the first team of the Empire's "normal training" was hit hard. Two "training ships" of "Ise and Hinata" and several cruisers were sunk. Colonel Yamaguchi, the future flower of the imperial navy, was shattered and sank on the ocean with the warships.

The second team training nearby learned the news and rushed to rescue was too late, and was ambushed by the cunning enemy in the middle of the road. Two aircraft carriers were seriously injured and one battle-level injured, so they had to enter the military port for emergency repairs.

In addition, several aircraft carriers were bombed to varying degrees, and the losses were tragic. But fortunately, several key warships such as the Nagato were intact, and under the heroic attack of the Imperial Navy Air Force, they seriously injured four new aircraft carriers and two battleships of the opponent. If nothing unexpected happens, it is almost impossible to repair.

Naval Minister Minamasa Minamasa was responsible for the defeat of the entire battle due to his serious negligence. After resigning as minister on the same day, he also bathed in incense and committed suicide by separating himself from the stomach.

A full-strength attack with a hundred times confidence that he thought he was victorious was made into routine training. He was attacked by the other side. The entire Japanese navy seemed to be a tragic hero who was tricked, and his losses were reduced by 70%. Coupled with the suicide of the cabinet ministers, a strong sadness quickly covered the hearts of hundreds of millions of people in Japan. The sound of revenge on the shameless Chinese people suddenly filled the entire world! (.com Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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