"With all due respect, this is wishful thinking!" Hideki Tojo immediately stood up and said: "From the moment the German allies attacked the Soviet Union, the situation in today's world has become clear. The Americans cannot continue to sit idly by and ignore it.
Maybe if they continue to stick to a neutral stance, they will join the war sooner or later.
The interests of the empire and the United States have formed a serious conflict. The Americans have taken up the butcher knife to impose economic sanctions on the empire. They first included aviation gasoline and high-melting point scrap steel under export control, and now prohibit the export of scrap metal to the empire. Now the Americans
They are still using crude oil imports as a threat in an attempt to make the empire succumb to their will. Don’t these measures explain the problem?”
After a pause, Tojo Hideki's tone suddenly increased several times and said: "The United States has not shown hostility to the empire now, who can guarantee that it will not show hostility in the future? If we don't declare war on the United States now, will the United States be ready in the future?
Will they start a war? "Once a war starts, the opportunity to take advantage of it is important. I guess I don't need to say more, right? The industrial strength of the United States is already stronger than the empire. Once the United States is ready, do you think the empire will still have a chance to win?"
"Since the Empire and the United States will eventually fight, we must start the war as soon as possible! It is best to use lightning speed to quickly conquer Southeast Asia and seize the oil fields, and get rid of the American control of the Empire's crude oil."...
Tojo Hideki spoke eloquently. Although the main purpose was to advocate a "southern advance" to expand aggression, it was not all nonsense. With the establishment of the German-Italian-Japanese Triple Alliance and the outbreak of the Soviet-German War, Japan had already stood on the side of
The conflict of interests between the two has become irreconcilable, and hostility to the United States has become a foregone conclusion.
"What Tojo-kun said is absolutely true. This is what truly considers the empire!" Hirohito relaxed his brows and clapped his hands, then turned to look at Konoe Fumimaro and said: "Since the all-out war with China started, the Empire of Japan has no way out.
Only by moving forward bravely can the Yamato nation create unprecedented great achievements for the ages. As important ministers of the Japanese Empire, you must work together at this critical moment in history! If you only think about preserving your personal reputation, you will be indecisive and afraid of taking risks.
If you are not responsible for the failure, it is better to abdicate as soon as possible and make way for someone more worthy!"
After saying these words, Konoe Fumimaro's face suddenly turned red. He couldn't understand the meaning of Hirohito's words. He was obviously extremely dissatisfied with him and even had the idea of re-forming the cabinet. The second cabinet formation was only 2 months ago.
It was time, and Konoe Fumimaro was still hot on his butt, and there were still many ideas in his mind that had not been realized, so naturally he was reluctant to give up the position of prime minister. But Hirohito had already said so, and Konoe Fumimaro really had no choice.
Taking a deep breath, Konoe Fumimaro knelt down and stood up and said with a dark face: "In this case, I can only resign." Hirohito waved his hand without any hesitation: "I approve!" Before Konoe Fumimaro could answer,
, Hirohito turned to Tojo Hideki and said: "Tojo-kun, I order you to immediately form a wartime cabinet, immediately start to transfer to the wartime system, and prepare all matters for war with the United States!" "Hai!" Tojo
Ying Ji was so excited that he finally looked forward to this day.
After the meeting ended, Hirohito deliberately stayed with Tojo Hideki and asked: "Tojo-kun, do you think it is necessary to resolve the Shandong War before the empire goes south?" Tojo thought for a while and then said: "I think it is possible.
I'm using this whetstone to train my troops, but before the air force is strong enough, it's not advisable to consume it too much!" "Ouch!" Hirohito nodded silently... "Damn it, this is really annoying.
Somewhat caught off guard!”
As soon as he heard that Germany was attacking the Soviet Union and the Soviet-German war officially broke out, it wasn't long before he heard on the Japanese radio that Konoe Fumimaro had resigned and Tojo Hideki came to power to form a cabinet. Yang Fan was stunned! The Soviet-German war was advanced by 9 months.
In August, Hideki Tojo came to power 13 months in advance. This is really a bit fierce! It is obvious that the butterfly effect is getting stronger and stronger, and the entire historical trend has undergone a major deviation. It is no longer the time and space that Jiang Qiang is familiar with.
.In other words, many things will no longer develop according to the original historical trajectory, and the advantage of the prophet will be greatly weakened. "Wow~wow~wow~"
Jiang Qiang held the information in his hand and was still thinking hard when a loud cry of a baby came from the delivery room of the hospital. Jiang Qiang quickly stuffed the information into his pocket and walked quickly to the delivery room. At this time, a man wearing a mask
The beautiful nurse opened the door with a happy face, held a baby in her arms and announced the good news to Jiang Qiang: "Congratulations to Mr. Jiang, congratulations to Mr. Jiang on the birth of a baby! He weighs six pounds and six taels!" Chen Mingzhu was pregnant for ten months, and finally the baby was born.
Living up to expectations, she gave birth to a fat boy weighing six pounds and sixty ounces.
The port of New York, USA, is a busy scene. All kinds of materials are piled up on the dock, including boxed guns and ammunition, various types of artillery in separate packages, as well as fully equipped military transport vehicles, M2 half-track infantry fighting vehicles, and M2A1 armored transport vehicles.
Troops, etc.
Hundreds of loaders and several large cranes are busy loading these arms and supplies onto three 10,000-ton ships docked at the dock. After the last large-scale air battle and a series of ground battles, Jiang Qiang deeply understood
What does it mean to get thousands of taels of gold when a cannon goes off? I deeply understand what it means to lose money when it is used. In just over half a month of hard fighting with the Japanese, tanks and aircraft alone lost more than 100 million US dollars.
If it were not for the current insufficient strength of the Japanese Air Force to form a crushing force, and because it was inspired by the great victory of the German military adventure, the idea of attacking Southeast Asia has become extremely urgent. Otherwise, even if the performance of the Japanese fighter jets is inferior by three points,
But with their fierceness, the Japanese can definitely consume all their own air force. In that case, they will really be in big trouble.
Because after research and comparison, although the United States can currently mass-produce fighter jets such as p-38, p39, p40, pw-9, p-35a, na-50 and other types of fighter jets, the overall combat effectiveness of these fighter jets is much lower than that of the Eagle 3 fighter jet.
Except for the P-38 fighter, the other fighters have no advantage against the Japanese Zero fighter and can be easily destroyed if not careful.
The P-38 fighter has a single-seat, twin-engine straight-wing layout. It has many excellent characteristics such as high speed, heavy armor, and powerful firepower. It was the only fighter that could compete with the Japanese Zero fighter in the early days of the Pacific War. It was also the fighter of the U.S. Army Air Forces.
The model that shot down the most Japanese fighter planes. The P-38's full-body bulletproof armor coverage is 70%, unlike the key protection of other fighters, which only protects the engine, fuel tank and driver's back! The P-38's firepower is all on the central axis.
It was much easier to aim and shoot. The 20mm cannon could easily tear apart the bodies of all fighter aircraft at that time.
However, the price of the P-38 is really not cheap at US$115,000. You must know that a P-40C fighter jet only costs US$30,000, and the 33-ton M4 Sherman medium tank only costs US$46,000. In order to avoid small
The Japanese suddenly got cramps one day and sent thousands of combat aircraft to bomb them indiscriminately. At that time, if the consumption of their own fighter jets could not keep up, it would be too late to cry.
Various types of army weapons and equipment such as M1 Garand semi-automatic rifles, M1 assault rifles, Thompson assault rifles, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, transport vehicles, and mortars, howitzers, cannons, etc. can be purchased directly from the United States.
.The advanced level of these weapons and equipment is not high, and they can be put to great use after purchasing, and they are more than enough to deal with the Japanese army.
With such a large wave of buying and selling operations, the total order volume reached 260 million U.S. dollars. Not only was all the liquidity in the account emptied, but we also had to wait for the chicken to lay the eggs and the rice to cook. Dongxing Trading Group is now a big business.
, also felt heavy pressure.
Fortunately, the production of weapons and equipment also takes time. According to Dongxing Trading Group's current ability to attract money, it can completely keep up. The three 10,000-ton giant ships anchored in the New York port are naturally not real cargo ships, but systems
Door-to-door pickup service provided.
Standing above the port pier, looking at the busy scene in front of him, Stilwell said with great emotion: "Meng, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I can't imagine that you would have such financial resources!" Stilwell is not a nobody!
People who have seen the world are really shocked at this time. The Republic of China government racked its brains and spent a lot of effort to finally get a $25 million "tung oil loan" with an annual interest rate of 4.5%.
The Shandong Group Army, with only a small territory, has made a big splash in the United States in just over two years. The accumulated supplies and equipment purchased alone must have amounted to 5.6 billion U.S. dollars, right? Meng Wuan was proud of himself.
He raised his brows and said very modestly: "To be honest, before we came to the United States, we did not expect that we would be here today! All of this was due to the commander-in-chief's planning and decisive victory thousands of miles away. We small soldiers were just
He’s just the executor!”
What Meng Wuan said was true to his heart. Before coming to the United States, he was completely in a state of confusion. He never thought that coming to the United States would be helpful in the war, let alone that he could reach the heights he is now! "Meng, you are right! Jiang
The general is indeed a man full of wisdom and foresight, with unimaginable means and abilities." Stilwell praised it heartily, and then sighed: "A few days ago, I heard that the Japanese were aggressively attacking Shandong.
Peninsula and mobilized thousands of combat aircraft. I was really worried about General Jiang at that time.
But I didn’t expect that in just half a month, General Jiang would inflict heavy losses on the Japanese army, shattering the Japanese strategic intention of encircling and annihilating the Tiger and Ben troops. It is really unimaginable!” Meng Wuan laughed heartily and said: “It’s not a day for a little devil.
They have been trying to destroy us for two days, but so what? As long as the president is here, even if the devils use the strength of the whole country, I firmly believe that victory will only belong to us in the end!" "..."
Feeling that this was a bit exaggerated, Stilwell was embarrassed to go on and immediately changed the subject: "Meng, I'm curious about one thing. It is said that the Japanese have blocked the Shandong area and no longer allow any transport ships.
Entering the Chinese port. Then how do you transport these weapons and equipment to your defense area?" "This is the highest military secret, I can't tell you! But you can rest assured that these weapons and equipment will never fall into the hands of the Japanese.
It’s in!”
Meng Wuan shook his head indifferently, but muttered in his heart: "Damn, I still want to know what is going on!" "Okay!" Stilwell spread his hands, and then said: "Meng Wu'an
, the Germans attacked the Soviet Union, and the world structure has undergone major changes again. I have a hunch that the United States can no longer survive alone, and may soon be involved in a war!"
"Really? Then we have a good chance to fight side by side?" Meng Wuan is not surprised. He is no longer the businessman he used to be. He has a large number of resources and information sources in his hands, and he is naturally familiar with the current international situation.
Clearly. "Yeah!"
Stilwell nodded, and then said in a very serious tone: "The German army is now overwhelming. In just ten days, the Northern Front and the Central Front penetrated hundreds of kilometers into the Soviet Union, destroyed thousands of Soviet combat aircraft, and defeated the Soviet Army.
With hundreds of divisions, such an attack speed is really scary! If the Soviet Union is really finished, the Germans will definitely not give up there. They are very likely to enter Alaska through the Bering Strait, and then cross Canada and enter the United States!
That would be too bad!" Just like the original history, on the first day of the Soviet-German war, the Soviet Air Force lost 1,200 aircraft, 800 of which were bombed before they even took off. A large number of Soviet border strongholds were quickly destroyed by the Germans
Surrounded, the Red Army border defenders fell into desperate resistance alone.
Although the Soviet Union had obtained information about the possible outbreak of war from multiple channels before the war, much of the information was contradictory, and the information on the specific time of the invasion was very different. The Soviet government did not know the specific time of the German invasion, and even did not know the specific time of the German invasion.
It was unknown whether Germany would invade the Soviet Union. Only the day before the war began, the Soviet Supreme Command knew the specific time of the German attack, but it was too late.
On the northern front, Army Group North commanded by German Marshal Wilhelm Rittel von Loeb was responsible for the offensive. Within two weeks, the Soviet Red Army retreated 400-450 kilometers and abandoned the entire Baltic Sea coastal area. 24 divisions of the Soviet Red Army were completely defeated.
, 20 divisions lost 60% of their personnel and equipment, and the German Army Group North quickly reached the city of Leningrad. The central front was the key area for the German assault. The Army Group Center commanded by Marshal Fedor von Bock of the German Army left Leningrad.
Attack in the direction of Rodno and Brest Fortress.
Through a double-pincer offensive, the encirclement of the Western Military District of the Soviet Union was completed. Minsk, the capital of Belarus, fell. The Soviet Red Army retreated 350 kilometers, 30 divisions were annihilated, and 70 divisions lost more than 50% of their personnel.
The Southern Front, led by the German Army Group Rundstedt South, was responsible for the offensive. Its main purpose was to occupy the Soviet Union's agricultural and industrial bases in Ukraine and to obtain the Black Sea ports as supply depots. In the early days of the war, due to the Soviet Red Army's lack of strength and equipment,
The German army had an obvious advantage, and its progress in this direction was the slowest. However, because the quality of the German army was far superior to that of the Soviet Red Army at this time, the German army still marched straight to the Dnieper River.
Germany's devastating offensive was indeed terrifying. The heavily-gathered military districts were divided into several pieces, and a large number of troops were defeated and annihilated. The seemingly huge Soviet Union was completely unable to resist. The current one-sided situation not only inspired the head of state to be extremely heroic.
After announcing that it would kill the Soviet Union within three months, even the United States was dumbfounded and never imagined that it would be like this.
Looking at Stilwell's frown, Meng Wu'an felt an indescribable pleasure: You Americans who are enjoying peace away from the war, making a lot of war fortune, and caring nothing about your own affairs, finally have something to be afraid of.
Today is the day? "Hey, old friend, you are worrying too much! How can the fat and weak Soviet Union be compared with the powerful United States?"
But it feels good, and such joy must never be shown. Meng Wuan cleared his throat and consoled him hypocritically: "The United States is far away from the European battlefield and has the most powerful industrial system and army in the world. Unless the Germans go crazy,
Otherwise, they will definitely not seek death!" "Meng, I'm really not kidding." Stilwell did not hear Meng Wu'an's nagging teasing, and said with a serious expression:
"Now Japan has also undergone tremendous changes. The militant Hideki Tojo came to power to form a cabinet and Japan entered a wartime system. This is also an extremely dangerous signal for war.
Naturally, the United States will not be able to survive alone and cannot escape the ravages of war!" "This is just a hypothesis, and it is far from becoming a reality!" Meng Wuan patted Stilwell on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Old man
Friends, you don’t need to worry too much. Hasn’t Mr. President already started to take action? I believe that once the powerful United States becomes serious, it will quickly form a strong military strength. Germany and Japan are just clowns and will only end up
After a complete defeat, the whole world was finally reborn from the ashes because of the powerful United States!"
Affected by Jiang Qiang's words and deeds, Meng Wu'an has a very upright outlook on things. He knows that people who are not of our own race must have different hearts. He knows that there are only eternal interests between countries. In addition, after coming to the United States, he saw that the Chinese have suffered too many injustices.
Fair treatment, naturally his attitude toward the United States cannot be higher. "Meng, where do you get your confidence? Are you really not worried at all? Germany and Japan will join forces to capture the Soviet Union, and then join forces to destroy China and carve it up
The whole world?”
Stilwell rolled his eyes fiercely, and he really couldn't figure out whether Meng Wuan was really confused or fake. "Old friend, I have no way of knowing how the world situation will eventually develop, and whether it will reach the stage you mentioned.
.But I know that as long as we are here, the final victory will definitely belong to us, whether it is the Japanese or the Germans!"
At this time, Meng Wuan said extremely seriously: "The chief is our belief, the omnipotent God, just like you believe in God! Old friend, do you understand now?" "Okay! I hope so!" Listen.
At this point, Stilwell didn't know what to say. He also had inexplicable admiration and expectations for that mysterious and powerful oriental man.
"150 P-38 fighter jets, 100 training aircraft, 200 M2 half-track infantry fighting vehicles, 200 M2A1 armored personnel carriers..." After glancing at the weapons list, Yang Fan nodded immediately and said: "The plane will fly directly in 2 hours.
Drive to the air force base, and wait for the other messy things to be sent by truck to the No. 1 Munitions Warehouse after dark!"
Jiang Qiang nodded with a smile, picked up the blue phone on the table at any time and said: "An Ran, please inform Wang Qiang to come to my office immediately." "Dong dong dong", Wang Qiang knocked on the office door a few minutes later.
After entering the room, Wang Qiang asked softly: "Master, what do you want from me?"
Jiang Qiang nodded and said: "That's right. The first batch of fighter jets and training aircraft I ordered from the United States will arrive soon. The fleet is expected to arrive over the coastal defense line of our defense zone at around 3:10 pm. Please notify us of this situation immediately.
Relevant radar stations, air defense forces, air force and other relevant departments, let them know what to do to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary panic!" Wang Qiang's eyes suddenly brightened, and he nodded repeatedly: "Okay! I understand!"
Now the Shandong area has been heavily surrounded by the Japanese, and the original sea routes have been completely cut off. However, our headquarters still has a way to break through the blockade and obtain weapons and equipment. A few dozen of such good things are not too many!
After Wang Qiang finished his work, Jiang Qiang stood up and took off his military hat from the coat rack, and said with a smile: "Let's go, we have nothing to do anyway, let's go to the air force base to receive these aircraft." "Okay!"
Wang Qiang Pidianpian followed behind, just wanting to see what was going on and what new goodies were coming. Coincidentally, just as Wang Qiang drove out of the headquarters gate, Chen Brai got out of a black car parked on the roadside.
Come down.
Seeing Jiang Qiang's car just about to go out, Chen Brai quickly reached out to block the driveway: "Please stop the car!" "Ah? Director Chen!" Wang Qiang lightly braked with his foot, and the off-road vehicle stopped steadily. Jiang
Qiang poked half of his head out, smiled at Chen Brai who was standing in front of the car window, and asked: "Director Chen, are you here specifically to see me?" "Yes! Yes!"
Chen Brai nodded quickly and replied: "I went to the city government just now, and I found out that Commander Jiang is working at the headquarters today!" Jiang Qiang said with a smile: "Director Chen, you are so out of touch. If you hadn't called me on my phone,
I don’t know, can’t I just call in advance? There’s no need to run all the way!” “Commander Jiang has so many things to do every day, why am I too troublesome for you as a free man! Anyway, I have a car and the road conditions are good, so it’s just a matter of going back and forth.
Half an hour!”
Chen Brai waved his hand, and then asked meaningfully: "Commander Jiang, Commander Wang, do you have something urgent to go out on?" Jiang Qiang smiled and said, "It's something, but it's not a big emergency! Director Chen,
If you have anything to say, just say it!" "Thank you, Commander Jiang, for your understanding!" Chen Brai nodded with gratitude and said, "That's right, haven't this batch of pilots graduated? Let me ask.
When can the main office send a helicopter to take them to Xi'an?"
Jiang Qiang smiled and said: "Director Chen, there is no need to be so anxious. It has only been a few days since graduation. They have been training intensely for several months and finally graduated! After working hard for a long time, shouldn't they be allowed to calm down?
Let’s have a nice get-together! Are you, Director Chen, really worried that I’m poaching people and not letting them go?”
Chen Brai quickly explained: "Commander Jiang is joking, it's really not what you think! It's just that the Japanese Air Force has been very rampant recently and has repeatedly attacked and harassed us. Xi'an and Chongqing are in urgent need of pilots. We hope they can return as soon as possible to resist the Japanese Air Force."
!" Jiang Qiang raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile: "I heard that little Japan is becoming more and more honest on the frontal battlefield. It seems that it has secret peace talks with the Nationalist Government. Why did the Japanese Air Force start air raids and bombings again?"
"Commander Jiang, there is absolutely no such thing. Please don't listen to those gossips! The committee is committed to resisting Japan and is incompatible with the Japanese. How can it be possible for peace talks with little Japan? This is definitely a rumor!" Chen Brai shook his head like a rattle,
After explaining a few words very seriously, he sighed: "The little devils rely on the air force to be powerful, and they have never stopped carrying out air raids and bombings, especially in recent times.
The Japanese created a series of tragic air raids. Not only did the frontline soldiers suffer heavy casualties, but the people in the rear were also miserable. They lived in fear every day! These beasts have no humanity at all, and they did not even spare ordinary civilians. Their hands were stained with the blood of our Chinese compatriots.
,..." Knowing that it was probably the chairman who was worried and urging people, Jiang Qiang didn't do anything to make things difficult, and immediately made a decision:
"Well, since you are anxious to recall the pilots! I will send a helicopter to Xi'an tomorrow night to ensure that the pilots of this period are returned to Zhao intact!" "Then thank you Commander Jiang!" Chen Brai nodded, and then said:
"The new batch of trained pilots has already assembled in Xi'an, but this time the number is a bit too large. There are 80 people in total. I hope I can pick them up by then."
"Well, no problem!" Jiang Qiang nodded. Some time ago, a "Super Stallion" heavy-duty multi-function helicopter was sent to Shanghai. Its maximum carrying capacity can reach 16 tons. It can transport these 80 people back at once.
Chen Brai nodded sincerely and said: "Thank you very much, Commander Jiang. Thanks to your great help. Not only have you trained a large number of outstanding pilots for the party and state, but you have also funded a lot of advanced weapons and equipment, which has greatly eased the pressure on the party and state!"
Jiang Qiang smiled and said: "Director Chen, you are welcome! I am doing this to free the Chinese people from suffering as soon as possible, for the early liberation of the Chinese nation, and for the early realization of national prosperity. It is really not for the party-state you mentioned!" "Haha, it's the same.
It's the same!" Chen Buile couldn't figure out what it meant, and his cheeks suddenly started to feel hot.
The many actions of the Nationalist Government in the past year or two have really made Chen Brai feel heartbroken and ashamed, but as a scholar, what can he do? "Commander Jiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee deeply feels that the Air Force is becoming more and more important, and is determined to increase
With the intensity of air force construction, Commander Jiang will definitely be entrusted to train more pilots in the future. Maybe there will be hundreds or even hundreds of pilots in the next period!"
After a pause, Chen Brai asked in a tentative tone: "I mean, we have been cooperating for such a long time, can we give you a discount on the training fee?" Jiang Qiang smiled: "This is what you mean,
Or does it mean commissioning?" Chen Brai asked back: "Is there any difference?"
Jiang Qiang smiled and replied: "If it's Chairman Chen's wish, then I can only give you a small penny, because I have given so many benefits to the United States! If Director Chen wants it, I can give you a 10% discount.
Friendship between friends!" "Ahem! Thank you, Commander Jiang Qiang, for looking up to me!" Chen Brai's face turned slightly red. He really didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
"Director Chen, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first!" After chatting for a while, Jiang Qiang waved goodbye and asked Wang Qiang to drive directly to the air force base. "Salute!" "Thank you, chief!"
An hour later, an extended version of the bulletproof Lincoln luxury car drove into the Shandong Army Air Force Base. Li Jinglin, who had already received the news, led a group of officers to line up at the gate of the base to greet it.