On the evening of April 26, an emergency military meeting was held in western Sichuan, and Wang Yuze attended the meeting. There was only one main topic of the meeting, that is, how to defeat the Japanese army.
"Master General Yama Prefecture Atsutomi led the army of eight divisions from the Liaodong Peninsula and is expected to arrive at Shanhaiguan in 8 days. At the same time, Japanese Navy Lieutenant General Yuuki Ito has led the Japanese joint fleet Starting from Sasebo Naval Base, the target should be our western Sichuan fleet in the East China Sea. At present, the Second Cavalry Army has prepared at Shanhaiguan and is ready to fight against the Japanese army. Lieutenant General Deng Shichang, the commander of the First Navy Fleet, also called to say that the First Fleet All officers and soldiers are ready to defeat the Japanese joint fleet!" Xiong Wu reported to Wang Yuze.
"The Second Cavalry Army faced the 8 divisions of the Japanese Army. Is the strength too weak? Can troops be drawn to support them!" Wang Yuze said. The main capabilities of the Cavalry Army are reflected in rapid maneuvering and interspersing, as well as field battles, defense operations, , not their strengths.
"The Second Cavalry Army can strengthen its positions. The vanguard of the five divisions attacking the capital from Taiyuan has arrived in Baoding. The army of two divisions can be ordered to bypass the capital and go straight to Shanhaiguan. The mission of conquering the capital, Just hand it over to the First Cavalry Army and the other three divisions!" Deputy Chief of Staff Cai Yun suggested.
"This method is feasible! Now there are only 100,000 defeated soldiers in the capital, and they are simply vulnerable. Three infantry divisions and one cavalry army are enough to defeat them!" Wang Yuze nodded.
"Send a report to the Third Division and the 11th Division immediately, let them change their combat goals and accelerate their march towards Shanhaiguan!" Xiong Wu immediately issued an order. The staff officer of the General Staff immediately issued an order.
"What about the navy? How long will it take to fight with the Japanese joint fleet?" Wang Yuze asked. Wang Yuze was very relieved about the army. With the strength of the western Sichuan Army, there would be no problem in defeating Japan. But the navy side , there is relatively little confidence. After all, this is the first battle of the Western Sichuan Navy, and the Japanese Navy has just defeated the Beiyang Navy and is in full swing. In addition, the factors to be considered in naval battles are in addition to the warships of both sides In addition to soldiers, there are many other factors, so the variables are also the largest.
"According to the speed of both sides, it is expected that we will meet in three days. Grandmaster, we have not declared war on Japan yet. Then we will open fire as soon as we meet. Is this OK?" asked Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy.
"What's wrong with this? Didn't Japan fight against the Beiyang Navy undeclared?" Cai Yun said.
"I inform the cabinet that I will declare war on Japan tomorrow! Japan is a rogue country, but we are not. The world today is still dominated by the West. If we want to rise, we can only follow Western rules. But that's fine, just Let us defeat Japan in a dignified manner! Let them see who is the real strong man in the Far East!" Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, the Grand Marshal!" Xiong Wu, Cai Yun and Zhang Chengdu replied.
"This battle will be related to whether we can rise smoothly, and it is very important. Only by defeating Japan cleanly and completely cutting off Japan's ambitions can we gain enough development time for us. In addition, we can also shock the powers. , make them dare not attack us casually. In this battle, only victory is allowed, no failure is allowed!" Wang Yuze said solemnly.
"Yes, Grand Marshal! The Western Sichuan Army will guarantee victory!" Xiong Wu also replied seriously. Everyone knows what this battle means for western Sichuan. This is both a challenge for western Sichuan, and at the same time,
It is also an opportunity. With this battle, western Sichuan can not only unify the country, but also establish its own position in the world and strive to be among the world's powerful countries.
After the meeting, Xiong Wu immediately issued Wang Yuze's order to the troops, so that they must ensure the final victory. Especially the naval fleet, they must completely defeat the Japanese joint fleet. If the navy fails, the road to rise in western Sichuan,
It will inevitably be severely damaged.
After receiving Xiong Wu's telegram, Deng Shichang also felt the pressure was heavy. He summoned the captains of the navy's main battleships and cruisers and conveyed Wang Yuze's orders. The captains of each ship promised to do their best, even if
Save your life and win. Overall, the western Sichuan Navy still has a great chance of winning. Four 10,000-ton battleships, four heavy cruisers with nearly 10,000 tons, six new light cruisers, plus
The seven light cruisers and sixteen destroyers ordered from the West, whether in terms of the number of warships, tonnage or artillery, the western Sichuan Navy has an absolute advantage. The only thing that is lacking is probably the quality of the navies on both sides.
After less than two years of military establishment, the training was seriously insufficient. Although the help of the fire control system can enable the western Sichuan Navy to exert its strong combat power, it will be a very good result without actual combat test.
It is hard to guess. However, the soldiers were all excited and full of desire for victory. This would give the western Sichuan naval fleet a strong fighting will.
After leaving the General Staff Headquarters, Wang Yuze did not return to the inspector's office, but went to the Prime Minister's Office. Prime Minister Liang Xingrong, Deputy Prime Minister Yang Hua, and Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang were already waiting for him.
"Everyone, the Japanese have begun to act. At present, 150,000 Japanese Army has set out from Liaodong and is invading Shanhaiguan. The Japanese Navy Combined Fleet has also left the base. It is expected that the war will first break out between the navy. In order to avoid
Passive, I have decided to officially declare war on Japan tomorrow!" Wang Yuze said.
"Master, is it too early? Although Japan launched an action, it did not choose for us. If we declare war on our own initiative, then we will be on the unjust side!" Liang Xingrong said. Perhaps it was because of his ideas and
Wang Yuze’s difference. After Wang Yuze succeeded as the Grand Marshal, he could not agree with many of Wang Yuze’s practices, which caused some problems in connection between the western Sichuan cabinet and Wang Yuze. Of course, for the development of western Sichuan, now
It did not have much impact. But if this continues for a long time, it will always have a bad impact. There is no right or wrong, it is just that the concepts have been different.
"There is no justice or injustice. The world now is just like the Spring and Autumn Period in our country. There is no righteous war in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the same is true now. If a country does not want to be enslaved by other countries, it can only rise up and resist and grow stronger.
, and then invade and enslave other countries. There is no other way!" Wang Yuze explained.
"Since war is inevitable, I think we should declare war on Japan as soon as possible. I understand that now, between countries, we are not about morality, but about strength. As long as we can defeat Japan, then we are just.
If we fail, then we are unrighteous. Besides, declaring war as soon as possible will allow the army to take the initiative." said Yang Hua, deputy prime minister of the cabinet. After becoming deputy prime minister, although his status has become higher, but in fact,
All efforts are even less. Cabinet affairs are usually handled by Liang Xingrong, and as the deputy, he is very leisurely. Although he is Wang Yuze's father-in-law, if he wants to become the prime minister, he will inevitably need Wang Yuze's support. Therefore, for
He supports Wang Yuze's decision. The Prime Minister in western Sichuan has a term of four years. Liang Xingrong is the first cabinet prime minister, and his term of office is only half a year. Therefore, Yang Hua has targeted the position of prime minister in half a year.
.Then it depends on whether Liang Xingrong will remain in office or whether he will succeed. Among them, Wang Yuze's opinions are very important.
"I also think we can declare war on Japan. After all, defeating Japan is the most important thing!" Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang also said.
"Okay, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will issue a statement to declare war on Japan tomorrow!" Wang Yuze issued an order directly.
"Yes!" Wu Tingfang said with the order.
Liang Xingrong sighed in his heart. Could it be that he is really old? He can no longer keep up with the thinking of these young people. So, is it time for him to retire? Liang Xingrong thought secretly in his heart.
The next day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Western Sichuan held a press conference, announcing the diplomatic statement on declaring war on Japan. At the same time, the Japanese consul in Chengdu had been notified and conveyed the decision of Western Sichuan.
In the afternoon of the same day, Japan also declared war on western Sichuan and its attitude was very tough, saying that the imperial warriors of the Japanese army and navy would let western Sichuan know the power of the Japanese Empire.
The great powers did not react too much to this, but called on both sides to maintain restraint. It was best to sit at the negotiating table and resolve the dispute through negotiation. However, western Sichuan and Japan did not take the advice of the great powers seriously.
That's it.
In fact, western Sichuan is not yet qualified to declare war on Japan at all, which is invalid in law. However, western Sichuan and Japan have obviously chosen to forget this point. The war between the two sides is about to break out.
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After choosing against Japan, the General Staff immediately issued new orders to each unit, requiring each unit to continue attacking until western Sichuan achieves the final victory. At the same time, western Sichuan issued a new round of military expansion orders, which will expand twenty troops at once.
Division. Of course, this is not only aimed at Japan, but more on the future situation. After western Sichuan overthrew the Qing Dynasty, it will directly face the threat from the great powers and maintain a strong force, which is very necessary.
For example, polar bears in the north have to defend China's territory. Without a powerful army, it is impossible. The navy's shipyard has also accelerated the construction of warships.
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