Sun Wen died in Japan. Only a few Japanese friends came over, and not even a single news media was willing to report on him. It ended sadly. China's strength is rapidly expanding, and the country is becoming more stable. The Japanese have seen it clearly and want to
The era when China can be disrupted by supporting a few opposition groups, sending some money, and giving some arms has passed.
In the last battle, Fengjun's air force and army left a deep impression on the Japanese. Whether they admit it or not, even with all the strength of the country, they may not be able to completely defeat China.
And now with the launch of the Fengtian, no matter what everyone thinks about aircraft carriers and battleships, one thing is certain, a 40,000-ton giant ship is definitely not for fun. The clarion call for the Chinese to go to the ocean has been sounded.
Already.
In the past, the Japanese combined fleet was second to none in the Asia-Pacific. All Chinese warships combined were not as large as a single Japanese battleship, but these have become history.
Japan encountered extremely serious pressure, but Emperor Taisho was in very bad health at this time. Those cabinet members could only gather around Crown Prince Hirohito to urgently discuss strategies to deal with China.
"Your Highness, I believe that the China Navy is not something to worry about. According to the judgment of relevant experts, it is impossible for the Chinese to have the ability to rebuild large warships. It is very likely that the Fengtian is just a beautiful box, and they have no intention of developing carrier-based aircraft.
Ability, as for the cowardly Chinese people, do they dare to land on an aircraft carrier in the vast sea?" Minister of the Navy and Finance Ministry Biao said confidently.
Minister of Finance Hamaguchi Yuyuki also hurriedly said: "According to the current intelligence, the warlord Zhang Tinglan has embarked on a path similar to the Soviet Union. They eradicated landlords internally and seriously undermined social order. They relied on robbing the rich. They relied on squeezing the people and concentrating funds.
, resorting to militarism, and the gap between the rich and the poor in their areas is too large, corruption is serious, and public resentment is boiling. It is conceivable that such a regime will definitely be difficult to maintain."
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These important members of the cabinet successively badmouthed China, which made Hirohito feel a little more at ease. Perhaps it was not so scary. After the meeting, Hirohito was also full of irritability and wanted to go for a walk in the garden. As a result, he happened to see a guard flipping through a book.
book.
When he saw the crown prince coming, the guard was startled and hurriedly hid the book behind his back. His face was full of panic.
"It's a good thing to read more and understand more principles. Don't worry." Hirohito smiled slightly and said, "Can you tell me what book you are reading?"
How dare the guard refuse to agree, so he could only hand the book to Hirohito tremblingly. Hirohito took it and looked at it, and saw a line of large characters written on the cover: China is about to collapse.
Hirohito frowned. Is there such a book in the world? He looked through the catalog and saw that the book was divided into five volumes, discussing the reasons for the collapse of China. The first is China's national character, which is cowardly, selfish, cowardly and incompetent. Every three hundred years
There will be great chaos in the new year. Starting from the end of the Qing Dynasty, it happened to be a period of great melee. Zhang Tinglan only temporarily stabilized the situation, and the great melee was still to come.
The second volume discusses policy and corruption issues, especially pointing out that Zhang Tinglan's imitation of the Soviet Union has greatly damaged the interests of social elites, and they will definitely rise up to resist. The third volume lists a large number of economic indicators, pointing out that China's investment is blind and ineffective
, product quality is poor, and the gap between rich and poor is too large. The fourth volume is an analysis of the international situation, pointing out that the great powers will not allow a strong China.
As for the fifth volume, it boldly predicts the time of China's collapse. At the latest five years, at the most three years, China will collapse and re-enter the warlords' melee situation, just like Yuan Shikai's Beiyang. The clique warlords can maintain
The time is also quite limited.
Hirohito flipped through two pages hastily, then he felt a problem, frowned and asked: "Do you believe the content above?"
"I believe it." The guard said without hesitation: "There are many such books on the market, and they are very reasonable. China is destined to be annexed by the empire and become part of the empire!"
Hirohito looked at the confident guards and didn't know what to say. As soon as he flipped through it, he found a large number of data errors. Moreover, Hirohito also knew what was going on in Japan. If he went by what was said above, I'm afraid
Japan is also about to collapse. Of course, Hirohito also longs for the collapse of China, but how can he believe something that is obviously problematic?
He had the intention to directly curse and confuse the public, but when he saw the guards' vows, he could not say it. Hirohito, who dreamed of ruling all nations and peoples, would never forget his creed and shatter the soul pillar of militaristic Japan, saying
This is false, China will not collapse, Japan cannot annex China...
This is a very ridiculous and aggrieved feeling. He clearly told himself rationally that this thing was nonsense, but Hirohito did not dare to expose it. He even tried hard to maintain this beautiful lie and continued to tell the Japanese that China was weak.
, will never be as good as the Empire of Japan!
What was able to come up with this thing was naturally a great war effort. Since the First Five-Year Plan, China has entered a period of rapid development. During the sprint of industrialization, Zhang Tinglan was not willing to be interrupted, but at this time.
China continues to achieve various things and is easily targeted.
Therefore, in order to strive for a relatively peaceful environment, the only choice was to use the magic weapon of war neglect again. Zhong Zhao had already been very good at this kind of thing. He secretly instigated scholars at home and abroad to work together to spread the word about China's collapse and to
He criticized new weapons, criticized economic policies, and constantly badmouthed China.
Don’t think that the public is very smart. For most people, except for specialized industries, other knowledge is basically equivalent to that of primary and secondary schools. After being intensively bombarded by some opinions, even if they have doubts, they will slowly
Believe it.
In particular, Japan, which is both arrogant and inferior, and hates China, is willing to believe it from the bottom of its heart when it sees the argument that China is about to collapse. Therefore, China's imminent collapse, concocted by the Bureau of War Ignorance, suddenly became the best-selling book in Japan.
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As a result, some scholars in Japan were inspired and immediately joined in. They also published a large number of books, each one more horrifying than the last. Many Japanese were immersed in this self-hypnosis dream. Of course, some people were
Sober, it’s just that at this time, people jump out and say how powerful China is. How many people are willing to believe it?
Just in 1925, with the completion of the expansion of Anshan Iron and Steel and other enterprises, the crude steel output in Northeast China exceeded 1.35 million tons, while Japan's production during the same period was only 1.3 million tons. While some people were immersed in the dream of China's collapse, the tension between China and Japan
The balance of national power has quietly reversed, and the balance has begun to tilt toward China.
"Zhuyan, is this thing your handiwork?"
Jiang Baili put a copy of China is about to collapse in front of Zhang Tinglan and said angrily. Zhang Tinglan also smiled slightly: "Brother Baili, there is a cloud in the art of war. The truth is false, and the false is true. What is true is false, what is false is false, what is false is true, let's
There’s nothing wrong with Japanese people being stupid, right?”
"It's okay to just make Japan stupid, but I heard that this stuff has begun to spread in China, and some people even called me and asked me directly how I became the chief of staff and why the army has such serious problems.
Don’t you know how to take care of it?”
Yang Yuting also said: "That's not all. My daughter has heard someone give a lecture on this at school these days. She came back to ask me later, saying that people are not living well. If the economy collapses, will the country be doomed?"
When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he couldn't laugh or cry. This war blunder was really a big killer, not only hurting others, but also hurting himself. But as long as his own losses were far less than the enemy's, it was worth using.
"Lin Ge, you don't have to worry about it. Forget it if you don't believe me. In this world, thinking is more profitable than academics. There are always some people who are willing to sensationalize and use tricks. But more Japanese people will be fooled, resulting in misjudgment and misjudgment against us.
But it is more valuable.”
Yang Yuting also nodded: "It's medicine that is divided into three parts poison. I understand this truth, but the country is obviously prosperous, but in the end, there are always people pointing at your nose and saying, is it going to be doomed? It's always a bit awkward."
"It's okay to be awkward. As long as we go through these five years smoothly, we will be strong enough. Then we will drive the Japanese out of the Korean Peninsula and see who collapses first."
Yang Yuting also smiled and said: "I would like to say, since you are determined to take over the Korean Peninsula, you must unify the whole country before that, otherwise there will be no chance!"
Zhang Tinglan also nodded: "I also have this intention, but if we can deal with these grass-headed kings without having to fight, it will take a lot of effort."
"I'd like to say that in my opinion, there are only three problems in China, one is Guangdong and Guangxi, one is southwest, and one is northwest." Jiang Baili analyzed to Zhang Tinglan with a smile.
Among these warlords, the warlords in Guangdong and Guangxi have the least trouble. First of all, people such as Chen Jiongming and Li Zongren have cooperated with Fengjun for a long time. Moreover, in the First Five-Year Plan, Guangzhou is also a key investment area, with two railways passing through it.
Passed, and the port also needs to be expanded.
If real money is invested, even if these military leaders want to confront Zhang Tinglan, the common people will not agree, so the division and disintegration can be easily settled.
As for the problem in the northwest, it is not complicated. In order to deal with the Ma Jiajun, Zhang Tinglan adopted the method of driving away tigers and devouring wolves and sent Feng Yuxiang out. After several years, Feng Yuxiang has become somewhat big in the northwest, but the northwest is relatively barren.
Without the support from the mainland, the northwest was unable to maintain itself, and Feng Yuxiang's lifeline was in Zhang Tinglan's hands.
The real trouble lies in the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan. These three southwest provinces are vast in area and geographically closed. Since the Republic of China, there have been constant wars and they are extremely xenophobic. Although Zhang Tinglan has asked Chang Yinhuai to invade, he cannot act rashly yet.
"Honestly, in my opinion, the best way is still the old way, to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf, and solve the northwest and southwest together." Jiang Baili expressed his idea.
"Senior Baili, haven't you always opposed these conspiracies and tricks? Why have you changed your mind now?" Yang Yuting said with a smile.
"You guys have led me astray. Your stupid words have begun to deceive the Japanese. If I don't learn from it, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up with the trend!"
In one sentence, the three people who spoke laughed loudly. Jiang Baili stood up and walked to the front of the map.
"I have just analyzed that the internal problems in the northwest are not big, but the Xinjiang region happens to be bordering Russia, and we have a blood feud with Russia. Therefore, it is inevitable to strengthen control of Xinjiang and increase the number of troops and immigrants, because I suggest that the southwest and northwest should be placed
Consider it together. First, promise Feng Yuxiang to expand his men and give him the designation of five divisions. However, these five divisions will be divided into two, with two divisions entering Xinjiang and three divisions following Feng Yuxiang southward to Sichuan."
According to the current situation, Feng Yuxiang mainly controls Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, and part of Xinjiang. These areas are completely poor places with limited development potential, and they are suppressed by Zhang Tinglan. Feng Yuxiang is actually quite uncomfortable.
But if there is a chance to go south to Sichuan, the situation will be different. Sichuan is known as the land of abundance, and the wealth of one province is far greater than that of the northwest region combined. As long as we capture here, the population and food problems in the northwest will be solved, and Feng Yuxiang will not let go.
Take this opportunity.
"As long as Feng Yuxiang enters Sichuan from south Shaanxi, the warlords in Sichuan will definitely be alerted. Once the two sides have conflicts or even fight, we will be able to come out to clean up the mess."
"Senior's idea is great!" Yang Yuting took the lead and said, "In this way, Feng Yuxiang and the group in Southwest China will all be swallowed up, which will leave a lot of trouble. When taking action, we must also prepare an army to launch at any time.
Enter the northwest and take over Xinjiang and other places. Once it comes, from Xinjiang to the Far East, it will form a barrier against the Soviet Union, which will also be of great value to our national defense and security."
The three people discussed it and finally decided on the action plan. Yang Yuting immediately called Feng Yuxiang in the name of the Ministry of National Defense and sent him the coveted gift package. His subordinates were organized into five divisions.
This is a great courtesy. You must know that after the Jin army was reorganized, it only had one division, and he suddenly had five divisions. It was like pie in the sky.
However, the title was not given for free. He was asked to do two things. One was to march into Xinjiang and consolidate the border areas, and the other was to maintain peace on the Sichuan border and eliminate the independent forces on the plateau.
After receiving this order, Lao Feng also fell into deep thought. Could this be Zhang Tinglan's conspiracy to disperse his power? Feng Yuxiang summoned all his men and wanted to hear the opinions of these confidants.
"Commander, I think this is a God-given opportunity. Needless to say, Xinjiang, but the opportunity to enter Sichuan is right in front of you. Wangtu Hegemony, you can't miss it!"
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"Supervisor Chang, this is a telegram sent to me by Liu Xiang, asking me to go to Chengdu to attend a meeting." Deng Xihou respectfully delivered a telegram to Chang Yinhuai.
"Jinkang, this is an internal matter of your Sichuan Army. Just handle it as appropriate."
When Deng Xihou heard this, he suddenly fell at the feet of Chang Yinhuai: "Supervisor, all the gentlemen in Sichuan are always warlike. The good country of Tianfu is already filled with sorrow. If war is to be provoked again, I really can't stand it anymore.
I just hope that the central government can take decisive action and give the people of Sichuan a balanced life. Deng is grateful!"