Chapter 290 Japanese Fantasy (please collect red flowers!)
"There are many people who need to be responsible for the defeat of the Imperial Army, but this does not mean that the responsibilities should be shared. I wonder if you remember that two months ago, General Matsui Iwane, commander of the East China Front, reported the 'devil' incident, saying that the Chinese
After learning the magic, hundreds of Imperial Army fighter planes suddenly disappeared without a trace.
The defeat at Hangzhou Bay this time was actually a recurrence of the bad incident of the East China Front Army last time. The Chinese used the same method. The imperial army lost weapons and ammunition in an instant, and they were at sea. What if they didn't surrender? And just now
During the last cabinet discussion, the War Department insisted that no rash action be taken until the truth about the 'Devil' was found out. However, some people did not believe it and resolutely opposed this argument, thus misleading Pius, and thus formulated the 'Oriole'
Plan', also dragged down the South China Front Army and the Chinese Fleet of the Navy..."
Sugiyama Gen slowly expressed his point of view.
When Mitsumasa Yoneuchi heard this, his expression changed, because the last time the authenticity of the "Devil" was discussed, he was the one who objected the most fiercely, believing that this was an excuse deliberately made by the incompetence of General Matsumoto Iwane of the East China Front and his generals.
The disastrous defeat in Hangzhou Bay originally had little to do with the generals of the East China Front Army, but Matsui Iwane and others still insisted that it was the "devil" who was doing the evil, objectively exonerating the South China Front Army and the Chinese Fleet of the Navy from responsibility. This seems to be
This further illustrates the correctness of Iwane Matsui and the Army.
"I remember, it was Mineuchi who had the most intense confrontation last time." Ishihara Kanji had the spirit of adding insult to injury. As a "strategic expert", Ishihara Kanji didn't think highly of Mineuchi's abilities.
"Prime Minister, I believe that Mitsumasa Yoneuchi should be responsible for this matter." Prime Minister Kagoya Konobu promptly expressed his support for the opinion of the War Ministry.
"Okay, let's go see Toshita now." Konoe Fumimaro made the final decision. The cabinet discussion ends here, and the final decision must be made by Toshita himself.
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The Japanese Cabinet is on its way to the Imperial Palace, and the same scene is happening on the British Isles in the Atlantic Ocean. The British Empire Cabinet is rushing to Buckingham Palace. The only difference is that it has entered night in Tokyo, while in London
It seems that day has just arrived. Of course, it is reasonable to say that the Japanese cabinet is in a very heavy mood, while the British cabinet is in a relaxed mood.
The current owner of Buckingham Palace is George VI, the father of the later famous Elizabeth II. Although the war situation in Shanghai and Hangzhou Bay in the Far East did not burn the territory of the British Empire, after all, the British Empire also existed in the Far East.
interests, George VI was quite worried about this.
"Good morning, my lord!" Chamberlain and others saluted King George VI.
"Everyone, I invite you here to discuss the impact of the situation in the Far East on the British Empire, as well as the relationship between the China National Defense Force and the British Empire. Obviously, the China National Defense Force has become an extremely important military force in the Far East." After the ceremony, George VI
First, explain the theme of the interview.
"The China National Defense Force is indeed an extremely important military force in the Far East. The two provinces of Fujian and Guangdong under the control of the National Defense Force have a relatively normal relationship with our British Empire," Prime Minister Chamberlain said.
"Oh, the relationship is relatively normal, how do you understand?" George VI heard that there was something in Chamberlain's words.
"In the National Defense Forces and the two provinces of Fujian and Guangdong under its control, an iron bowl leader emerged. This man was named Wu Aihua. Since he took control of the above two provinces, their economy has developed relatively rapidly, and the British Empire has also gained a lot of trade shares from them. However,
He has very active trade relations with France, the United States, and Germany, and he seems to treat everyone equally. The only tendency that can be seen is that he particularly hates Japan and has a strong sense of nationalism."
"What is the estimated position of this man named Wu Aihua in the future political map of China?" Before Chamberlain could finish speaking, a new question popped up in George VI's mind.
"If he is allowed to develop, he will probably serve as the leader or deputy leader of China." Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax said.
"However, this man also has g-ism tendencies." Air Force Secretary Sir Kingsley Wood seemed to be very anti-g.
"So, how will this Japan-China war end? Will Japan win or lose?" George VI asked.
"At present, the Japanese army seems to be facing a dilemma, but it is not easy for China to win. I think that both sides are likely to lose." Chamberlain thought for a while and said.
"Your Excellency, yesterday the Japanese Ambassador to the British Empire, Mr. Kame Shitafuji, came to visit External Six, hoping that the British Empire would provide Japan with another 100 million pounds of low-interest loans." Foreign Secretary Halifax added in time.
Japanese loans were beneficial to Britain, which was a good thing. However, Japan's war situation in China was unfavorable. Chamberlain and Halifax were a little worried that the money was wasted, so they asked George VI for advice.
"What did the Prime Minister think?" asked George VI.
"I just learned about this news yesterday. The cabinet has not yet made a decision, and the House of Representatives has not yet given its opinion. Do you have any instructions?" Chamberlain and Halifax have the same political attitude. They obviously want to
Kick the ball to the king.
However, George VI was not so easy to deal with. "This matter can be handled according to the relevant cabinet system. You must pay more attention to the situation in the Far East. If there are signs of events that endanger the interests of the British Empire in the Far East, you must take timely response measures."
.Everyone, do you understand?"
"Bless me, I understand." Chamberlain and others knew that this was the order to banish guests.
Although the British royal family has far less influence on national politics than the Japanese emperor, the cabinet cannot bypass the royal family on many matters, and must obtain the support of the royal family.
The United States, France, etc. all held small-scale meetings on the situation in the Far East immediately after the announcement of the National Defense Forces. However, the outcome was the same as that of the United Kingdom. They all took a stand-by attitude and expressed concern at most.
But Germany and Soviet Russia were two countries that felt extremely happy.
After the German head of state Hitler learned about the victory of the Chinese Wehrmacht, he immediately asked his subordinates to call the Wehrmacht representative office in Berlin to congratulate the Wehrmacht on the victory! Because Hitchin could once again prove to the world how accurate his vision of people is.
How amazing!
The happiness of Soviet Russia comes from the weakening of Japan. Japan and Soviet Russia have had continuous border frictions in recent years, and wars of varying scales have broken out. Generally speaking, Soviet Russia has a slight advantage, but the situation in the Far East also makes Soviet Russia very difficult.
Don't worry. Because they also know that the Japanese's previous frictions were just a test. If the Japanese really launched a large-scale attack on the Far East of Soviet Russia, it would be difficult for Soviet Russia to resist the Japanese attack in a short period of time.
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Tokyo, Japan Imperial Palace.
After Emperor Hirohito's thunderous speech, he was so tired that he sat on a chair and breathed heavily. Konoe Fumima and others stood dejectedly on one side, waiting for the emperor to speak again.
Being scolded is inevitable for all members of the Japanese cabinet at this time.
"Everyone, now is the time for you to come up with an idea!" Hirohito originally wanted to take down Konoe Fumimaro's cabinet immediately, but considering the support of Konoe Fumimaro and the main members of his cabinet for the Greater East Asia Jihad, he had to endure it. Come down.
Oh my god, are you asking us to make a decision? The heads of Konoe Fumimaro and others were lowered. What's the idea? Fight or surrender. The China National Defense Force has already made it clear.
However, there are still people in this world who are not afraid of trouble. Kenshiro Shibayama, the Ministry of the Army, bravely stood up to share the worries of the Emperor, "My lord, I thought we could start negotiations with the China Army, and at the same time quietly increase troops to East China, waiting for the Emperor of Japan to After the army was ready, we surrounded and annihilated the Chinese army in Sanjiezhou on the Yangtze River in one go."
"Negotiation? How can the Chinese army negotiate with us? Besides, the Chinese Wu Aihua only gave us three days." Some people were disdainful.
"You can first issue an announcement to temporarily cease the war and negotiate with the China Army. This can show the sincerity of the Japanese Empire." Someone further suggested.
"Well, this is a good suggestion. China must be conquered, because it is related to the national destiny of the Japanese Empire! Whether we fight or negotiate, we must focus on the supreme strategy of ultimately conquering China." Emperor Hirohito said.
"Protect the wise!" Everyone flattered them. Because Hirohito said this, they escaped disaster again.
"Your Majesty, I very much agree with your suggestion that the conquest of China is the highest strategy of the Japanese Empire! However, we still have not found a way to restrain the Chinese people's elusiveness. At least, I believe that the most urgent task at the moment is to find out how to Turn all kinds of materials and equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army into a disappearing 'demon', and then use certain means to require this 'demon' to be handed over to the Imperial Japanese Army. As long as this 'demon' no longer does evil, the Imperial Japanese Army will China will regain its previous invincible status!" Ishihara Wanji said.
Ishihara Wanji's words may sound fruitful at first glance, but they actually express his concerns about the Sino-Japanese war.
In Japan at that time, Kanji Ishihara could be said to be the only Japanese who could correctly examine China and believed that if Japan wanted to fully annex China, it must be prepared for a "protracted war." Therefore, he had no idea what three months was. He was very disgusted with the idea of destroying China and thought it was very crazy. He advocated that after Japan established a lifeline with Manchuria and Mongolia, it should not rush to an all-out war with China. its conquest.
Ishihara's smile made everyone unable to stand down, and Emperor Hirohito was also embarrassed. But the emperor could not refute Ishihara's point of view, because Ishihara was talking about the idea of this war. For more than ten hours, even In just a few hours, three divisions and a fleet could be captured. This "devil's" spell is really too powerful.
"Then, let's hand over the China 'Devil' to the Imperial Japanese Army as a condition of negotiation and write it into our documents." The Emperor quickly made up his mind.