Age of Rebirth

No matter from which point of view it is analyzed, Emperor Hirohito’s worries are justified. Dominating Asia is not only Hirohito’s ambition, but also Japan’s basic national policy, defeating and occupying China in the Asian continent, and completely eradicating Britain and the United States in Southeast Asia. The power of Japan is the strategic direction that Japan has determined decades ago, and the collision with Britain and the United States is inevitable.

Whether it is the Americans or the Japanese, they are very clear in their hearts that sooner or later there will be a war between the two sides. After several years of fighting, Japan not only failed to achieve the planned strategic goals, but lost a large number of elite troops until it withdrew from China in embarrassment.

The only reason for all this is the appearance of Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, who became the nightmare and nemesis of the Imperial Japanese Army. Therefore, the Japanese base camp was forced to adjust its strategic direction, occupy the Indochina Peninsula, and use this as a base, the north can wait for an opportunity to attack the five southwestern provinces of China again, and the south can covet the American sphere of influence.

In Asia, especially in Southeast Asia, there are four military forces. The Anglo-American and National Government's Jiang faction and Tang faction are considered by the Japanese. Only Britain, the United States and Tang Qiuli. They are not worthy of being the opponents of the Japanese Empire. Among these three forces that can be called opponents, the British are the weakest link.

Especially when the European War broke out, the British were beaten out of breath by their allies, the Germans, and the mainland was too busy to take care of itself, so how could they have the energy to take care of Southeast Asia, which is tens of thousands of miles away, so.The Japanese chose the Indochina Peninsula as the first target of the Southeast Asian strategy. It should be said that the vision of the Japanese decision-makers is very accurate. [

The Indochina Peninsula battlefield, the war against the British.The start was pretty good, and the Japanese had already touched the wreath of victory, but at this moment, that nasty Chinese devil, Tang Qiuli, jumped out again, shattering the Japanese dream effortlessly, and gave Southeast Asia Send troops to strike hard.

The British were beaten out of the Indochina Peninsula by the warriors of our Yamato nation.Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, snatched the wreath of victory from the hands of the imperial army, and enjoyed the fruits of victory effortlessly.This caused the Japanese people from top to bottom, in addition to the original hatred for Tang Qiuli, to have a morbid hatred.

The Japanese base camp has also gradually realized that the main obstacle to dominating Asia is not the British.It is not an American, but Tang Qiuli, the Chinese devil who killed nearly a million warriors of the Yamato nation on the battlefield. He is an unavoidable knot for Emperor Hirohito to dominate Asia.If Yuren was asked to choose the object of destruction, he would be the first to choose Tang Qiuli.

The Americans are the future rivals of the Great Japanese Empire.But Tang Qiuli is the empire's confidant, if possible.With Emperor Hirohito's personality, no matter whether it is a future opponent or a confidant, he must be completely eradicated, but Hirohito knows his family background, and with Japan's current national strength, he can only choose one direction of attack.

Moreover, the Americans put on a high profile of not interfering with Asian affairs, so as to convey a signal of the United States' friendship with Japan, which is also what the Japanese need. However, the Manila Agreement of the Allied Forces made Emperor Hirohito see his innocence After all, the Americans will not allow the hand of the empire to reach into their sphere of influence.

At the same time, he fought against an opponent. Emperor Hirohito was not crazy to that extent. The Americans were no better than the British. In the First World War, the Americans were outside the European war. Stretch out your hand to make a fortune, make a lot of money, grow fat and strong, and take the Americans as the first target of attack. From Emperor Hirohito to the Japanese people, they have no confidence. Only the Japanese navy is clamoring for hegemony all day long. Pacific Ocean.

From that point of view, Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, should be the first target to be wiped out. The majestic Empire of Japan withdrew from Chinese territory. I thought that for this reason, there would be no more contact with this hateful and fearful opponent. For any intersection, Emperor Hirohito realized that he was wrong. Tang Qiuli took the initiative to fight against the empire in the Indochina Peninsula.

Since it cannot be avoided, it can only be fought. This is also the main reason why the Japanese base camp insists on Ito Yansaburo and must attack Tang Qiuli first. Moreover, the main force of the independent division must be defeated or eliminated in World War I. The core purpose of the Battle of Burma , That is, through a decisive battle, Tang Qiuli's forces will be beaten back to the territory of China.

Only by solving Tang Qiuli can we turn around and deal with the Americans. Hirohito dare not procrastinate. Japan's national strength cannot afford a protracted war. Moreover, Emperor Hirohito believes that if the imperial army attacks the Americans first, the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli They will never stand idly by. If the imperial army attacks Tang Qiuli, the Americans may not stab Ito in the back.

Having dealt with Americans for many years, Hirohito understands the selfishness of Americans too well. The most obvious example is that although the United States is one of the initiators of the Allies, the huge bilateral trade with Japan has never stopped. On the face of it, the enemy is the opponent, but behind the scenes, there is constant trade, especially military supplies. This is what the Americans do. Even Emperor Hirohito, who thinks he is despicable and sinister enough, has to admire it.

The Allied Manila military mutual assistance agreement made Hirohito see the crisis. Tang Qiuli in the Indochina Peninsula must be resolved as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the selfish Americans see an opportunity and profit, they will definitely reach out to make a profit. At that time, the empire's dispatch of troops in Southeast Asia will really be hit by the enemy.

Emperor Hirohito thought the article made by Ito Yansaburo was very reasonable after reading it. Hirohito also knew that the Southeast Asian Dispatch Army, which was hurting its muscles and bones, was facing head-on with Tang Qiuli's independent division head-on in terms of its current state. The chances of winning are not great, but he had to harden his heart and order Ito to implement the Burma campaign plan.

The biggest worry and worry is still the unpredictable Americans. The plan for the Burma campaign was issued with the emperor's royal approval. The Pacific Front has a planned establishment of 45 people, including [-] infantry divisions, five heavy artillery brigades, three tank brigades, an aviation team, and other auxiliary forces, as the main force for future battles with the Americans force.

This is a statement on the surface. In fact, this is a strategic reserve team formed by the Japanese base camp. Once Ito's Southeast Asian dispatched army loses the battle in Burma, no matter how pessimistic the judgment is, Ito's troops will be defeated by Tang Qiuli's independent division. If it is severely injured or all the jade is broken, the South Pacific Front Army will go up.

From this point of view, Emperor Hirohito was not very optimistic about the battle between Ito and Tang Qiuli, but the situation forced him to order Ito to implement the Burmese battle plan. The minister expressed his concerns.

Emperor Hirohito looked worried, and said: "My dear friends, I have issued a plan for the battle of Burma, but in my heart, I am really worried about the fierce battle of the independent division troops. He is telling the truth, but how can he understand my painstaking efforts? Dear friends, who has a proper way to ensure the victory of the Burmese battle?"

The ministers immediately understood that this seemingly routine imperial meeting actually had only one topic, which was how to ensure that Ito could kill Tang Qiuli's independent division in Burma. Although the emperor said it in a subtle way, it was euphemistic. Remind everyone, it's time to share my worries, don't act like a dog, take out all the bezoar and dog treasures in your stomach! "

I know about my own family affairs, all of you here are high-level decision makers in Japan, and Ito is well aware of the current situation. It seems that no one is optimistic about the battle between Ito and Tang Qiuli, but this is a decision made by His Majesty the Emperor himself. That temper, that guy who doesn't know that the head is light and the egg is heavy, dares to fight the horse?If you have to make a mess, you're asking for trouble, aren't you?

There is no good way for the ministers, who doesn't want that fellow Ito to kill Tang Qiuli, but there is no way, several famous generals of the empire are all in the hands of Tang Qiuli, this China devil is simply an enemy There is no way to deal with the existence of Yuren. They looked at Yuren with evasive eyes, or lowered their eyebrows, or frowned as if thinking hard, but no one spoke. [

Hiroren's eyes were full of disappointment, and he looked at the ministers with extremely sad eyes, as if to say, "Why did I raise a bunch of waste like you, who are usually like dogs, vying for fawning and petting, and fighting for power and profit without giving up , once it is beneficial, you will sharpen your head and drill in, but when the empire really needs it, you will become dumb?"

In the unbearable dullness, the air seemed to freeze. Major General Hashimoto Ryutaro, head of the Special Tactics Research Headquarters of the base camp, stood up, bowed to the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, my humble minister Hashimoto has something important to report, but it is not convenient to come here." Say it on such an occasion, "Everyone here, that person who is no older than Hashimoto and has more authority, is a figure who calls the wind and rain in the Great Japanese Empire.

In front of them, Hashimoto was not even considered a junior. Many people even heard about this guy for the first time. He was able to participate in the imperial meeting. A person who is not tired of crooked, "Hey! Is there really a guy who doesn't know the head is light and the egg is heavy, but he wears a leather jacket and thinks he is a wolf? He has something behind our backs, I really don't know the depth!"

Yu Ren looked at this fair-skinned and well-mannered major general wearing gold-rimmed glasses with great interest. If it wasn't for this military uniform, he would look like a university professor. Mian'er, if you have something to say, you need to tell it carefully, maybe there are some tricks, so let's just listen to it.

Hirohito waved his hand and said: "My dear friends, today's meeting is over, and Aiqing Hashimoto stays here." The ministers left without thinking, and only Hirohito and Hashimoto were left in the empty hall. people.

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