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"Farewell, Your Excellency Konoe."

"Goodbye, Mr. Konoe."

At the entrance of the Japanese-style manor, Ozaki and Sorge stood beside the car and bowed deeply together, bidding farewell to Konoe Fumiya who came to see him off.

"Yo Xi, if you two are free in the future, you can often come to my mansion to drink tea, and I will sweep the bed and wait."

Konoe Fumi laughed, pretended to give a hand and sent out an invitation to the next party, obviously accepting the two of them.

Ozaki and Sorge naturally had no objection, and promised to visit again. After saying a few words of thanks, they got in the car and left.

Looking at the car going away, the smile on Fumiya Konoe's face gradually faded, he turned around and walked back to the Japanese room just now.

"Mr. Xiyuan Temple, do you think the two of them can be trusted?"

As soon as he entered the door, he asked a question to Gong Er of Xiyuan Temple who was drinking tea leisurely, and then sat cross-legged at the table carelessly.

Xiyuan Temple Gong Er didn't expect him to ask such a question, he was stunned when he heard this, and after thinking for a moment, he shook his head and gave the answer.

"Mr. Konoe, it's hard for me to answer your question. He and I are just like-minded. We only talk about love affairs, not politics┴.

However, considering their status as reporters, I suggest Konoe-kun that you should keep some reservations to prevent important information from being leaked.

Especially Ozaki-kun, he was very intimate with the army and the gang during the ominous incident, you have to be careful about this matter. "

Fumiya Konoe was a little unconcerned, left┴, that's how it is, it's strange that the other party didn't get involved in that matter.

Thinking of this, he asked curiously: "By the way, did Ozaki say what kind of person that Okamoto Shigenobu is.

If that damn guy hadn't bewitched His Royal Highness Yongren, there would not have been such a serious conflict in Tokyo on February [-]th. "

Hearing the words [-]┴[-], Xiyuansi Gong Er was so frightened that he stretched his head out and looked out. After confirming that there was no one there, he immediately warned the guards seriously.

"Mr. Jinwei, if you want to talk about ominous events! Even if His Majesty Tianlocust trusts you, you can't be so open-minded. Don't forget your identity."

Fumiya Konoe was not scared at all, and replied in a nonchalant manner, "Well, I made a slip of the tongue just now, and I will pay attention to it in the future."

Xiyuan Temple was very helpless. The other party was such a person who always spoke inappropriately. He was a famous "big mouth" among the cabinet and nobles.

Not to mention in his own mansion, even in Locust House, he dared to say anything. Back then, he suggested that His Majesty Tian Locust, who had just succeeded to the throne, grant an "amnesty".

Can a courtier say such sensitive words? The other party lost the position of prime minister some time ago, and there may be some reasons for this.

Taking a deep breath, Saizonji straightened his face: "Ozaki-kun is not familiar with that Okamoto Shigenobu, only met a few times before the action.

I heard that he is a very charismatic guy who can stir people's hearts. Before the army red deer was shot, they cried bitterly for failing to live up to the other party's expectations. "

"Sho Desi is~ what a pity."

Fumiya Konoe muttered something to himself, as if he felt sorry for missing a talent, and then changed the subject.

"The intelligence personnel lurking in the mountain city of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent back a top-secret information. Did Mr. Xiyuan Temple know about this?"

"what?"

Xiyuan Temple's ears moved, he straightened his waist and shook his head in doubt: "I haven't heard of it. I'm an idler now. No one will tell me about this kind of thing. What happened?"

"The Red Russians changed generals just before the battle. There was a personnel change in the 57th Army, and Zhukov replaced Feklenko." Konoe Fumi did not hide anything, and whispered to the opponent's ear in a low voice.

"Nani?"

Xiyuan Temple Gonger's eyes widened, and then he looked anxious: "If this information is true, we must be more vigilant. The situation in the Far East may be different from what we imagined before."

"Yo Xi, what Mr. Xiyuanji said is right."

Konoe Fumiya agrees with the other party's statement. The battle is imminent, and ensuring the stability of the front line is the top priority. The risk of changing generals is very high, and it will not happen under normal circumstances.

Mosk may have other plans, such as teaching the Kwantung Army an unforgettable lesson, or...doing something to the Northeast and Koryo regions, just like Tsarist Russia has done for decades.

More importantly, this general named Zhukov, he had heard before, was very tenacious, had a tough command style, was good at fighting tough battles, and was very difficult to deal with.

If this person came to Nuomenkan to command the 57th Army to fight, it would not be good news for the Kwantung Army and the Empire, and some original deployments had to be adjusted.

In the last battle, the 23rd Division did not lose in morale and tactics, but in weapons and equipment, which made the Kwantung Army very unconvinced.

In particular, Masanobu Tsuji, the chief of staff of the Kwantung Army who deployed troops without authorization, is very arrogant, and such "worse spirit" cannot be swallowed anyway.

In the face of the Red Russia, which is constantly increasing its troops, the other party ordered all the troops and personnel in the Nuomenkan area to be withdrawn to Hailar, and the fists were withdrawn first.

Due to the limited terrain of the warring area, before the large Red Russian troops crossed the river, at most they could only organize and dispatch some small troops to fight.

Compared with the Kwantung Army with 8 divisions, this unit is undoubtedly "hitting a stone with an egg", and the Red Russians are definitely not opponents of the Locust Army.

Under this premise, the General Staff Headquarters decided that the 23rd Division, the 7th Division, and the 1st Tank Division would join forces to attack the Red Russian Army stationed in Mongolia.

But as soon as the order was issued, it immediately aroused strong dissatisfaction from the head of the 23rd Division, and the other party directly sent a telegram to Tokyo and the General Staff Headquarters.

The other party thought that this was because the staff headquarters looked down on the border guard division, and it was clear that what happened in the area under the jurisdiction of the 23rd division had to find other troops to solve it.

As long as the 23rd Division is equipped with sufficient armor and air force, they are fully capable of defeating the "weak" Red Russia and occupying disputed areas.

Taking into account the number of casualties on both sides last time, the staff headquarters felt that it was reasonable, so they canceled the decision to use the 7th Division as the main force.

The order was changed to the 23rd Division as the main attack mission for the next campaign, and an elite wing of the 1st Tank Division and the Kwantung Army Air Force were assigned to the opponent.

This is not due to the pressure of the 23rd Division, but it is really difficult to transfer the main force of the 7th Division from the mainland. Although the 7th Division belongs to the Kwantung Army, the main force is still in Hokkaido.

In the Northeast, there are only two wings with half the strength of the 14th Infantry Brigade, and a small number of logistics units, and the number of people capable of fighting is very small.

It will take a long time to transfer the main force, artillery and combat supplies of the 7th Division. No one can guarantee that the Red Russia will not launch an attack before then.

Moreover, due to the consideration of transportation costs and relocation costs, the cabinet and the military did not approve all the heavy artillery units belonging to the 7th Division to participate in the battle.

It is only allowed to follow the procedure of changing the Northeast defense of the permanent division, that is, not to move the heavy artillery units, but only to move half of the infantry and field artillery.

As a result, the 7th Division is unable to perform the main combat missions, and in case the loss is too large, the compensation fee is not a small expense.

So instead of letting the dissatisfied 7th Division go into battle, it is better to let the 23rd Division fight the Red Russia again, which can save a lot of money.

But now it seems that this decision is a bit hasty. A border defense division may not be able to stop the Red Russians who want to fight a battle.

Even with the addition of an elite chariot wing and air force, the war will always be a battle between people, not weapons.

Konoe Fumiya put his hand on the low table and tapped it again and again. After a long time, he looked up at Xiyuanji Gongji.

"Mr. Xiyuanji, you served as a counselor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs many years ago, and you should know some people. I have one thing to ask you."

"Please say."

"Please arrange for the intelligence officer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue to pay attention to the government's actions and investigate more information about Red Russia.

You and I both know that the people of the Republic of China and the people of Red Russia have been very close in the past two years, and have shared a lot of information with each other, including military information.

The transfer of Zhukov to the Far East may have been revealed by Mosk to Shanshiro, and the empire and the military need more and more detailed information.

For example, the military deployment of the Red Russian Army in Nomenkan, the planned combat plan, and possible alliances and cooperation between the two parties. "

"No problem, I'll ask my old friends for help."

The second son of Xiyuan Temple immediately agreed. As a duke, he has a duty to do so and must consider for the country┴. After speaking, he asked curiously.

"Mr. Konoe, do you think that the Republic of China and the Red Russia will join hands to attack the Empire from the two directions of the Republic of China and the Far East?

I don't think this is very likely. The chairman of the committee in Shancheng does not have such courage. I think you should know this. "

These words amused Fumiya Konoe. They were no strangers to the leaders of the people of the Republic of China, and could even be said to be very familiar with them.

The opponent defeated a group of Guo party veterans and became the chairman of the committee, not by military merit, let alone by ability, but by playing politics.

This kind of person can be regarded as a politician at most. The characteristic of a politician is to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and he will never take the risk of failure to gamble.

He clapped his hands and replied with a smile: "Haha, Mr. Xiyuansi, you are right, the other party really does not have the courage to fight the empire.

Otherwise, it would not have declared war with the empire until now, but the opponent has another characteristic, that is, the superstitious belief in the power of Europe and the United States.

We must admit that Red Russia is a powerful country with a vast territory, abundant resources, a large population and developed industries.

If the Red Russians come forward, it is possible for Mr. Chairman to take the initiative to attack, so we must be vigilant. "

Xiyuansi Gong Er suddenly realized that this is indeed the case. With Red Russia as the backer, the people of the Republic of China might really fight back.

On the other side, Fumiya Konoe, who was talking dry, took a sip of water to moisten his throat, and then looked at the calming dry landscape in the courtyard, his tone became soothing.

"Of course, this is just my personal speculation. It cannot be ruled out that all of this is false information released by the Republic of China in an attempt to sow discord between the Empire and the Red Russians in order to profit from it.

I will ask the people in the military department to verify the information. Zhukov is a confidant of the Red Russian Marshal Budyonny. It is impossible to go to the Far East alone. He will definitely receive reinforcements or new equipment.

The military has intelligence personnel in Red Russia and the West-Berlin Railway, and the Red Russians can’t hide such a big move from them. Once the information is confirmed to be true, then rely on the 23rd Division..."

"Your Excellency, there is urgent information from the General Staff Headquarters."

Before he finished speaking, there was a cry from outside, and then a major came into the Japanese room respectfully, and presented an official document.

Konoe Fumi opened the file without thinking, not caring at all about Xiyuanji Gongji who was on the side. The other party was a majestic duke, would he still treason the country? This is simply impossible.

Looking back to open the file, there were only five pieces of information on it, but every time he read one, the veins on Jinwei's forehead would twitch, and finally threw the official document on the table with a livid face.

"Three days ago, intelligence personnel near the Minsk airport observed a transport plane flying east."

"Two days ago, a plane landed at Tamtsag Prague Airport."

"In the past two days, there have been changes in the Red Russian Army in the Nuomenkan area."

"The number of military trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway has increased."

"The Red Russian Army established a small landing field on the east bank of the Harha River."

Xiyuanji Gongji glanced at the official document and saw the content clearly, and then glanced at Konoe Fumiya with an ugly face, knowing that he should go, so he got up and said goodbye.

Fumiya Konoe was not in the mood to exchange greetings at the moment, and sat there waving his hands. Xiyuanji quickly walked out of the opponent's mansion, got into the car with the family crest printed on it, and said to his subordinates.

"Go back, and invite Mr. Ozaki and Mr. Sorge to the mansion by the way, and tell them that I have important matters to discuss with them. Be careful not to let others find out."

"Hay."

The sound echoed slowly under the setting sun in Tokyo. At the same time, there was a constant clicking sound of shutters on the second floor of a shop selling high-end fish not far away.

(Take a day off tomorrow, do nothing, sleep for a day)