Chapter 666 Changes brought by the United States
The business brought by Sa Zhenbing was really hard to bear, so after he left, Okada Keisuke immediately knelt in front of Hirahachiro Togo, hoping that this navy's stabilizing needle could give some instructions.
Hirahachiro Togo sat quietly, holding a waist card in his palm. This waist card is very famous. When the whole country praised the whole country after the Battle of Ma Hai, the waist card he took out made Japan recognize the form. Only then did he play steadily for more than ten years. It was not until the stupid army planned the Xihuamen incident that the total failure led to the navy.
So every time I see this waist card, everyone knows that Dongxiang is not only thinking, but also warning the younger generation that the opposite of the sea is not an ordinary country, and the depth of his background cannot be underestimated. His fingers stroked the words "A lifetime of worshiping Yangming" on the waist card. He sighed as he saw that his movements were getting slower and slower, and he sighed indescribable: "Okada, you are the Minister of the Navy, you are the Minister of the Navy, you are the one who is in charge of this matter."
Although this sigh was light, it was not hidden from Yamamoto Iroku's ears. Later, the decision was pushed to Okada Keisuke and further explained that the Lord of the Military God was not optimistic about this cooperation. But he could not make up for it, because Japan had no way to go, and the export of raw silk is the most important source of income for the country. Now the export market is monopolized by China, and if it does not cooperate, it will be tens of millions of dollars in the water every year.
That's tens of millions! A top-level heavy cruiser only costs about tens of millions of yen. It's dozens of heavy cruisers that can last for four or five years.
Okada Keisuke felt relieved when he heard this. He actually knew the danger of this transaction, but in the face of the navy that urgently needed expansion, this danger was selectively forgotten. And if the navy dominated this business, it could also attack the army guys, so as not to have unrealistic dreams. Yamamoto Iroku was very worried and said, "Marson, Lord General. We do need these things, but it will be difficult to hand over the export rights of raw silk to the Chinese people to take them back."
"But do we have any choice?" Okada Keisuke spread his hands and smiled bitterly.
Yamamoto Iroji also smiled bitterly, and there was no room for anything. Yang Qiu used the crisis to monopolize the raw silk market with trade orders and naval agreements. Japan either joined or was excluded. This is the importance of the right to speak! After two failures in Japan, Japan's right to speak has actually been ignored by the world. This situation is angering, and if you want to break the only victory!
"The army has no hope. At most, they can delay the footsteps of the Chinese National Defense Forces. Only our navy is the hope of revival of the empire." Keisuke Okada clenched his fists, and a strong reluctance was pressed into his throat: "Yang Qiu is using us, but sooner or later our navy will let them understand what it means to be self-reliant."
Yamamoto Iroji did not speak silently. Yang Qiu was indeed taking advantage of Japan's eagerness to expand its living space in this transaction. But he was not as optimistic as Keisuke Okada. From a strategic perspective, the Japanese Navy currently has a clear advantage, with many main ships, heavy cruisers have caught up, and geographically there is no comparison. A maritime interception line with the New Guinea-Rabauer-Truk-Ogasawara Islands as the axis has been formed, not only separating China and the United States, but also achieving a semi-encirclement. As long as you go south, you can completely block the Chinese Navy in the near sea. But the problem is that with Japan's national strength, you cannot go to war with China and the United States at the same time, which means you must choose to fight one strategy to pull one.
Psychologically, he chose to attack China and Lai the United States, but this disadvantage is that Japan's mainland is too close to China and is easily attacked, and the southward strategy will inevitably touch the US-controlled Luzon. It will lead to tension in Japan-US relations. To attack the United States... it is too far and too strong, and there is Pearl Harbor in the middle. Even if it is affected by the economic crisis, it is not comparable to Japan.
So this step is extremely critical. If you don’t do it well, you will be hostile to China and the United States at the same time... I feel a little worried when I think about it.
Yamamoto Iroku is unwilling to be a chess piece because he has no right to speak as a chess piece and cannot transcend the chess board and compete for the world. But how can he break this deadlock and get rid of the situation of being used by China and the United States as chess pieces?
Just as he was outlining the way to break the deadlock, Jiang Fangzhen and Yue Peng also entered the Chongqing Artillery Factory. This artillery factory was established by integrating military industries across the country such as Jiangnan. The thunder series of artillery cannons produced now occupy half of the domestic cannons. After the Rhineland plan, it cooperated with the United States and Krupp to focus on strengthening the research and development and manufacturing capabilities of the Navy's large-caliber naval guns.
"Zi'an, as you say, Old Man Sa went to Japan to hook up with manganese and nickel silk, and then deliberately released water?" Jiang Fangzhen was not very interested in the factory full of gun barrels. Since Yang Qiu combined Cai E's manuscript to produce new military theories such as the Great Depth, he was no longer interested in pure weapons theory. He continued: "However, it is not that simple to make Japan go south. This matter is obviously that we are going to pick peaches, and Japan will not be so stupid."
Yue Peng looked at each type of artillery with great interest. When he saw no one around, he said: "Of course Japan is not stupid, but do they still have to choose? It is certain that going south depends on when to make up his mind and the attitude of the United States."
"What, is there any change in the United States? Isn't Hoover good for personal relationships with the president?"
"Private relationships are good, but his term will end in another two years. He sent troops to suppress workers and refused to rescue disasters, and offend many voters. Even if the economy recovered a little after the national debt was exchanged, Americans would definitely want to change to a president." Yue Peng stopped and stood in front of an experimental 406mm naval gun developed for the Navy. The technician began to explain the data of this naval gun to everyone. When he saw it, he was attracted by the naval gun. He took a step back and said, "The president believes that the next US president is likely to be the current governor of New York State and the Democrat Roosevelt. He has been for some unknown purpose recently, and has repeatedly stated that Luzon should be independent, fulfill the promises of the United States, and solve the financial burden on the United States."
"Let Luzon be independent?!"
Jiang Fangzhen's shoulder was slightly shocked. This was a big surprise! Although Luzon is not very valuable to the United States, and sugar production and immigration have put pressure on the United States, it will not become a financial burden. Moreover, Luzon is the center of the entire South China Sea, and it is the key to curbing the entry and exit of China and Japan into and out of the South China Sea. Is it a matter of giving up if I say give up at such an important position?
If the United States gives up and China doesn't interfere, I'm afraid Japan... Thinking of this, he immediately wanted to see Yue Peng. The latter looked at him quietly: "This Roosevelt has the style of his uncle. This move alone will destroy all our previous deployments."
"So the president is planning to hook up on Japan first?"
"It's not that simple. Hooking Japan is just one of the first things. The second thing is to control the Japanese raw silk. Once their raw silk is handed over to us for distribution, it will be scrapped even if it is taken back."
After introducing the 406 naval gun, the technician took everyone through the factory to a smaller processing plant, where a 480mm super naval gun barrel had already stood up. This was developed by the Navy to completely overwhelm Japan and demanded that Chongqing. It scoffed at the navy's crazy idea Yue Peng and other army generals, but they had to admit that this thing really looks majestic! Of course, it will take several years to experiment whether this gun has the ability, and even if it is successful, it may not be equipped. Therefore, Jiang Fangzhen was even less interested and said, "This old man Sa cherishes his feathers and hates Japan to death. Unexpectedly, the president can convince him to come out. By the way, how are you preparing for the matter of Neizhi?"
"There are a few days to be the Gregorian year. Ibnsha's specific date is January 1. From the news sent by Ziqing and others, there is no big problem. Germany and Italy have sent people, and only the representatives of Britain and France have not arrived yet. Chen Shaokuan is also ready. Two aircraft carriers, two Beijing-class and two Anhai fleets have gone to sea to Natuna in the name of training. I sent Qiu Wenbin to Tajik. Shi Xiaolou held a training camp in Nankan, but he said that those Indians were really not able to support the wall, and I was very worried that if there was a silence, I couldn't send it to the point."
When Jiang Fangzhen heard that Chen Shaokuan actually pulled away most of the navy in one breath, he felt funny: "I said. You don't have to be like facing a great enemy like this, right? Britain could still make trouble before the economic crisis, but now it's like this. Even if McDonald wants to fight, he will be drowned. If you don't believe me, I'll bet with you. The president just wants to talk to Lam Pusheng, "It's too much to bully people, fight a war." Everything will calm down."
"It's not that simple." Yue Peng was actually not worried about Neizhi, because Jiang Fangzhen was right. Now Britain can't afford it. But he still has to be careful when he is in his position. He said: "The country is not trivial, just in case, anyway, the Navy will hold a large exercise in the South China Sea recently, so it's a gathering in advance."
"It's okay. Anyway, the president's theory of mechanization in depth can't afford to spend less than tens of millions of oil, so I just want oil. Don't let everyone look at the iron coffin and be stupid."
Yue Peng looked at him and shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You are happy with it. Come and give me some advice. What should I do in India?"
After hearing this, Jiang Fangzhen laughed and deliberately glared at him: "If you want to say that Yue Zi'an is now a famous world-renowned general. He is usually very smart, why are you confused now?"
"Don't talk nonsense, say it quickly, or I'll get you together." The two of them have been together for many years and know their temper. Yue Peng deliberately pinched their fists and clattered. He said that Jiang Fangzhen was definitely not as good as Yue Peng when he fought. He waved his hand and pretended to be scared, and smiled and said, "Okay, I'm afraid of you Chief of Staff Yue. Isn't it just a trivial matter that Indian soldiers can't do it? You can find Zhang Zongchang and keep it for half a month."
Zhang Zongchang?
Yue Peng remembered the "defense force scum" who is now known as half of the King of Korea. He did not like this person, but Jiang Fangzhen's words reminded him. Since it is a training camp for the Asian National Independence Movement, he should not be obsessed with selecting people from there. North Korea has many mountains and few lands, and every year it has to exchange mineral deposits for domestic food to support it, so many young people who are short of food and clothing want to join the army and make a way out.
Compared with Indian soldiers, these Korean soldiers have much stronger combat effectiveness, so Jiang Fangzhen suggested that he find Zhang Zongchang.
“It’s a good idea.”
As soon as Yue Peng spoke, Yan Yuqiu came in through the small door and shouted: "Chief of Staff, General Baili, the President asked you to follow me to have a meeting."
"Oh, let's go."
Yue Peng nodded, just about to pull Jiang Fangzhen, but the latter's stinky mouth was in trouble again: "Secretary Yan, how are you and the President? When will you invite me to have a wedding banquet?"
"This Jiang's mouth!" Yue Peng slapped his forehead and his eyes twitched. How confidential this matter is! When you shout, will the image of the president be gone? He hurriedly dragged him to see Yang Qiu.
Yan Yuqiu didn't expect that the president of the National Defense University would be so unrestrained. His cheeks were flushed. He looked at the backs of the two of them and stomped their feet hard and chased after them.
Chapter completed!