Age of Rebirth

~ " " ~ Chapter 150, Ito's Three Do's and Don'ts

The Japanese army and navy have never been able to urinate in a pot. This is the most troublesome thing for Emperor Hirohito. It has become a normal state in the Japanese military. Every time a military meeting is held, it is strange not to quarrel. No, today In order to supplement Ito's Southeast Asian dispatched army, the military strength and weapons and equipment he proposed, the generals of the army and navy disagreed, and there was a lot of quarrel.

As for the navy, I have always been dissatisfied with the fact that the empire put most of its energy into the army, but this is the mainland policy approved by His Majesty the Emperor, and it is Japan's basic national policy. What's more, His Majesty's attitude is obviously inclined to the army.

However, this does not prevent the navy from making small moves in specific matters, and the contradictions between the two services will accumulate more and more. They will fight for capital investment, fight for the command of the battle, and fight for everything. For Japan, which lacks resources and limited national power, the consequences will be catastrophic. The army and navy cannot form a joint force, which virtually disperses the strength of the Japanese army.

For a long time, Japan's foreign aggression has always been led by the army. In the war against China, the war against the Soviet Union, and the Southeast Asian war, the navy has been reduced to a supporting role in previous wars. status in the Japanese military. [

Emperor Hirohito is on the throne, and the more he listens, the more impatient he becomes. The navy guys only care about their own interests. The South Pacific region is the traditional sphere of influence of the Americans. The empire can no longer afford to start a war between humans, and opening up another battlefield, the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli, has already caused the generals to be devastated.

The most important thing is that the Americans still maintain a good relationship with the Great Japanese Empire, especially those American companies, with the tacit approval of the government, have maintained frequent trade ties with the Empire. The current United States is similar to the main artery of Japan Well, the idiots of the Navy, who want to go to war with the Americans, are really stupid.

It's not that the Americans can't move, but at the very least, after the imperial army defeated the Chinese demon Tang Qiuli and occupied the Indochina Peninsula, they would turn against the Americans when they had an alternative place for strategic materials and energy. Emperor Hirohito himself He is not a good man and a believer. Southeast Asia, including China, has always been regarded as his own. Now that the Americans occupy the South Pacific region, Hirohito will definitely not be moved, but the time is not ripe.

"That's enough, please don't quarrel anymore. I have made up my mind. The Ministry of the Army will start immediately to form the troops needed by the Southeast Asian dispatch army on the mainland. The Ordnance Bureau of the base camp will produce the necessary equipment in the shortest time. Local senior generals, we cannot allow our soldiers to use inferior equipment to fight the enemy, this is an irresponsible approach, the navy should stay and the meeting will be dismissed!"

Hirohito couldn't stand it anymore, such a principled and ceaseless quarrel, he made a big deal with a word, and said in a cold tone to the bone, which really had the effect of cleaning the street. The cold wind in the heart made these high-ranking Japanese army and navy senior generals all silent at that time.

Generally speaking, as long as it is something that Emperor Hirohito decides, it will not be changed easily, and no minister dares to express his opposition openly, unless he does not want to mix in Japan. His Majesty the Emperor attaches great importance to dictatorship, and imperial power cannot be challenged. Army generals , with a triumphant expression, Shi Shiran left.

The remaining admirals were full of anger, but none of them dared to show it, and even pretended to listen to His Majesty's teachings respectfully. Of course, Hirohito was not idle and had nothing to do, leaving behind these shining generals Generals, talk about Tokyo's Ginza red-light district, the geisha's white skin and big ass,

He left the naval generals alone for some consolation and persuasion. This is also a means of the superiors. Of course, some sweetness is indispensable to comfort the fragile and injured hearts of the naval generals.

Of course, Tang Qiuli, who was far away in Ubin, northern Myanmar, would not know about this farce that was staged in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. In view of the war in northern Myanmar, the independent division ended in a complete victory with few aid. Previously, Whether the Feng Jiwu Corps and Ma Chaoyang Corps, which were urgently ordered to join the battlefield in northern Myanmar, could arrive at the battlefield in northern Myanmar is not very important.

According to this, Tang Qiuli ordered, "It is no longer a top priority for the Niangziguan Garrison Corps and the Southeast Mobile Corps to cross the Salween River. The two Corps can cross it slowly. After crossing the river, they can follow Leigu, Dongzhi, The Mandalay and Libao lines were deployed, slowly advancing towards the central region of Burma, gradually forming an oppressive trend against the Japanese troops under Ito's troops."

Feng Jiwu, who received the order from the division commander, was greatly relieved. To be honest, as far as the current flood in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula is concerned, the troops of the two corps and eleven brigades will not be able to get through in ten days and a half months. On the river, the logistics department worked hard and purchased boats to cross the river. However, there were too many troops and weapons to cross the river, and it would not be possible to cross the river in a short period of time.

In particular, the Ma Chaoyang Corps was still trapped in the Chiang Mai area of ​​northern Thailand. The order pointed out by the division sent a reassurance to Feng Jiwu and Ma Chaoyang who were extremely anxious. The big battle in Ubin, northern Myanmar, was very regrettable, Feng Jiwu thought about it, "Xu Duzhi," that's not a hurry.

He pointed out a telegram to his division, addressing the new problems encountered in the large-scale mobilization of troops in the subtropical region of the Indochina Peninsula, he proposed, "This regiment intends to use the existing ferry boats, pontoons and other equipment to increase the number of troops crossing the river. River and other aspects of training, especially to solve the problems encountered by mechanized troops marching in subtropical regions, and at the same time, improve the ability of engineering troops to deal with emergencies in the subtropical geographical environment. In addition, the Ma Chaoyang Corps can also carry out similar training."

Tang Qiuli was overjoyed. In fact, since the troops entered Burma to fight, Tang Qiuli had realized from the beginning of the Battle of Myitkyina that a highly mechanized independent division entered the Burmese troops. The problem of rapid maneuverability is just that the battle situation was tense at that time, and Ito's main Japanese army was aggressive, so he didn't have the extra energy to think about this problem carefully.

Now, Feng Jiwu proposed it first, which was exactly what he wanted, and he immediately replied and approved. At the same time, he gave an order to Major General Zhang Quan, commander of the Joint Rear Service Command of the Independent Division, "Before the end of August, equip each corps with at least A full set of equipment for an engineering brigade suitable for operations in subtropical regions can be purchased from abroad if necessary.”

Zhang Quan, who received Tang Qiuli's order, sat down on the chair, waved the telegram, and said to his deputy Zhou Yushan, "Yushan, tell me, didn't the teacher kill us? He just put his head on the ground and sent the More than half of the ships are finished, and they come to ask for engineering equipment, you say, where can we get it, it will take more than a month, and the equipment of five engineering brigades, besides, how much will it cost?"

Zhou Yushan also said bluntly, the task of the division commander is too urgent, the chief and deputy commanders of the Joint Rear Service Command are frowning, racking their brains to find a way to follow Zhou Yushan to the service headquarters. Son, Zhou Yushan's chief of staff, Liu Hongzhang, the former commander of the first brigade directly under the corps, listened to the bitterness of the two commanders with his ears closed.

His mind was not on this, "Why? The troops need to be equipped with so many engineering equipment, which is for a big battle. There are many rivers and rivers in Myanmar. This is a large-scale mobilization of troops. No, it must be Looking for an opportunity, I begged the commander to return to the old army." Liu Hongzhang's heart was like long grass, and he had already flown to the battlefield full of artillery fire.

The war situation in Myanmar is currently at a stalemate. The Japanese army is defending the Ribao Grand Canyon, and the independent division troops are deploying defenses on the front line of Mogok. It seems that there is a confrontation, and no one can do anything about it. Like the balance of an eggshell, as long as Tang Qiuli is willing, he will pour thousands of cannons on the heads of his troops at any time. [

The base camp has already called back, and all the supplementary requirements he put forward have been satisfied, and he also specifically stated that this was granted by His Majesty the Emperor himself. After Ito shouted "Long Live the Emperor", he prayed every day, "Bless the God of Amaterasu, Before the addition arrives, that China Devil Tang Qiuli, please don't do anything!"

Far water does not quench thirst. It is talking about the current situation Ito is facing. The arrival of local troops and equipment will take time. Maybe Amaterasu really blessed General Ito Genzaburo. Until the end of July, there was no attack on the independent division. However, on the front line of the Libao Grand Canyon where the two armies are facing each other, even small-scale battles have never occurred.

Since Tang Qiuli's independent division doesn't take the initiative to attack, Yan Saburo Ito can't wait for it. He is recovering, so don't cause other troubles. Ito strictly restrains his subordinates and must not take the initiative to provoke the independent division. For any actions that cause trouble, the patrol team must never step out of the defense line of the Libao Grand Canyon. Any provocative behavior by the Chinese soldiers will be regarded as a crime. Anyone who violates the above military orders will be severely punished!

The minds of fanatics who are full of Bushido spirit, the aggrieved in their hearts, after several connections and incitement, hundreds of junior officers and soldiers of the Japanese army wrapped their heads in a white cloth with the words "glorious death in battle" written on them. With arms folded, they collectively knelt down in front of Ito's command department to petition, asking His Excellency Commander-in-Chief's approval, to fight to the death with the Chinese soldiers and die a glorious death!

Ito was in the war room, and a few senior staff officers were playing out the next military action plan on the sand table. When he heard the commotion outside, he called the guards to ask him. Saber walked out angrily, and several senior staff members hurriedly followed out, fearing that the matter would become serious.

(To be continued)

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