Age of Rebirth

Lieutenant General Yoshihiko Haruta, who was already in an extremely bad mood, exploded when he heard these words from his chief of staff. Why, could it be that he was still in front of the old guy Ito, pretending to be the third grandson?This matter is originally his fault, how can I bear it?

Hashimoto's words just ignited Haruta Yoshihiko's inner anger. He stared at the bull's eye and roared in a low voice: "Mr. Hashimoto, don't persuade me. As a soldier of the Great Japanese Empire, I am not afraid of dying in battle, but I am afraid that someone will kill me." Taking the opportunity to retaliate and stabbing myself in the back, if Ito does not give me and the [-]th Army an explanation, I will report this matter directly to the General Staff of the base camp, and even His Majesty the Emperor. For this reason, I will not hesitate to lose my official position! "

Although Haruta Yoshihiko was suppressing his throat, the resentment that popped out of his throat was not small. The division heads of other troops around him could vaguely hear it, and couldn't help casting strange eyes on Haruta Yoshihiko and Hashimoto. Ichiro was puzzled, why Lieutenant General Haruta's complexion was as ugly as a pig's liver, and he looked like he was going to eat people. To whom is this directed? I'm afraid there will be a good show at today's review meeting of the battle situation.

Chief of Staff Hashimoto gave a helpless wry smile, "Well, my boss, who is rude and brave, has lost his temper again. Even if you want to wrestle with General Ito, you still have a chance, right? This is a military meeting. , If you are charged with any crime, you will have to go around, "You are out of luck, can I get along with you?Hashimoto racked his brains to ponder the words, and wanted to persuade his boss again.

At this time, the curtain of the tent opened, and four staff officers came in.One of the chiefs took a step forward.Shouted loudly: "Everyone stand up, Commander Ito is here!" [

Later, General Ito Gensaburo, accompanied by Chief of Staff Major General Kawashima, Shi Shiran came in. It seemed that General Ito looked very good and his face was flushed.With a proud posture, he looked at the generals standing upright, glanced around, and said kindly: "Please sit down, gentlemen, there is no need to be formal!"

When General Ito looked at the crowd, Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko met his gaze without flinching.His eyes were full of provocations and finding faults, and he looked like he was going all out to make a big fuss, but Chief of Staff Hashimoto, who was paying attention to the two, was frightened.

The gaze of Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko, of course, cannot escape the eyes of General Ito.He also knew in his heart where this guy Chuntian's anger came from. To be honest, Ito didn't think much of a general like Haruta Yoshihiko.Without a strategy and a simple mind, it's just a slap in the face!The only saving grace.It is to command and fight, with a brave style.

However, to subdue such a person, General Ito has several ways to make him loyal to himself and become a good thug. When he first came to Luzon Island, the reason for the unhappiness was still on him, because he acted too hastily.

After the generals sat down, General Ito cast his eyes on Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko. Lieutenant General Haruta immediately looked like a cockfighting cock, with a face of disbelief, ready to confront the old guy Ito head-on. Unexpectedly, Ito The general's next words and actions surprised all the senior Japanese generals attending the meeting, including Haruta Yoshihiko himself!

Ito looked at Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko with sincere eyes, first bowed slightly, and then said: "Mr. Haruta, I'm sorry for wronging you and your subordinates. Please accept my most sincere apology!"

The generals of the Japanese army were stunned, as if they were falling into the mist, what kind of tricks was Commander-in-Chief Ito playing, and what wronged Haruta Yoshihiko?

Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko himself had a big accident, he was petrified directly, his mouth was half open, and he looked blankly at Commander Ito who bowed to him, what's the situation?he asked himself.

General Ito was very satisfied with the effect he created, and without waiting for the generals to recall, he continued: "Masters, everyone must be very clear about today's situation. It did not break through the US military's defense line, but it caused heavy damage to the US military, this is the result of the hard work of all the gentlemen present!"

"It is particularly worth mentioning that the attack direction of Mr. Chuntian's troops is the most important target of Lucena and Karavag, and the price paid is also the highest. It can be said that without the heroic fighting of Mr. Chuntian's troops, there would be no There will be no results today, and it will not be conducive to the implementation of the next plan!"

Wait, what do you mean?The other Japanese generals, I don’t understand. The No. 14 Army suffered the most casualties, but it didn’t gain an inch of ground. With the same results, the [-]th Army, which suffered the most casualties, has become a model of hard work. What about us?Commander-in-Chief Ito, didn't he drink a few more glasses of wine last night, didn't wake up from the hangover, and what he said was irony or nonsense, right?

Ito didn't give the generals time to think, and continued: "In today's battle, in terms of the attack direction of the [-]th Army, with Haruta-kun's commanding skills and the brave fighting spirit of the [-]th Army soldiers, it could have broken through the attack direction of the [-]rd Army of the US Army. Army's defense line, occupied Lucena and Karavag, and divided the U.S. defense line in two. However, when the Fourteenth Army was violently bombed by U.S. planes and Mr. Haruta asked me for help, I refused without hesitation. Now, do you know why this is?"

Oh, so that’s how the Japanese generals understood now. No wonder Haruta Yoshihiko was so angry just now, just like a cockfight. The root cause is here. At the same time, they were confused again, yes, this matter is placed on themselves , It is also the boss’s discomfort and even resentment. The dispatched army has more than 1000 planes, so they can’t be sent out to shoot down or drive away the American planes?

The casualties of more than 6000 people in the [-]th Army were caused by you, Commander-in-Chief Ito. Haruta Yoshihiko also realized from what he did just now, yes, I really want to know the reason. If you, Commander-in-Chief Ito Officer, the reason you gave is not enough to convince the public, I will still tear you apart, don't look at you bowing and apologizing just now, it is useless!

General Ito went on to say: "There is only one reason, and that is, I want to wipe out the two air teams of the US Southwest Pacific Theater in the Calais mountain battlefield. The space of the Luzon battlefield is small, and the empire has concentrated 10,000+ soldiers. The aircraft pose a great threat to us. If we do not attack, this threat will not be obvious. Once the imperial army wants to achieve the goal of the campaign, the first thing to solve is the air power of the US military!"

"Today, the main bombing area of ​​the U.S. military aircraft is the direction where Mr. Chuntian's troops are attacking. Under such circumstances, Mr. Chuntian's troops have also achieved serious damage to the Third Army of the U.S. Army. Shouldn't I praise the Fourteenth Army? Is it? Their heroic attack forced the Americans to invest a large number of planes. In the next few days, the Imperial Army's offensive will increase in intensity, forcing the Americans to put all their planes into the Calais mountain battlefield .”

"Afterwards, I will concentrate all the air teams of the dispatched army, and with an absolutely superior force, gather and annihilate the US air force in the airspace of the Calais Mountains. Gentlemen, only when we have gained air supremacy can we successfully implement the base camp at the lowest cost. The reason why I refused to send planes to support Mr. Chuntian's troops is because the number of planes invested by the US military did not meet the requirement of annihilating them in one fell swoop, so I should startle the enemy with one blow, gentlemen, do you understand?"

The words of General Ito woke up the Japanese generals like a dream. The actual situation is indeed the case. The density of the attacking troops is too high. If an American plane drops one bomb, it will cause great casualties to the soldiers of the imperial army. Solve the air power of the Americans, fight on the ground, and the brave Japanese imperial army, who are you afraid of?

I don't know which general took the lead, so he applauded first, and then, there was a burst of thunderous applause, which almost overturned the tent, and he looked at General Ito with admiration. It was like a revelation. [

He stood up, bowed deeply to General Ito, and said shamelessly: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, please forgive the stupidity of the department. I did not understand your good intentions, but I have resentment. I also ask the Commander-in-Chief to punish you." From now on, Haruta will never obey Your Excellency's order, and it is Haruta's honor to be able to serve the battlefield under the command of the Commander-in-Chief for the Great Japanese Empire and His Majesty's ambition!"

After finishing speaking, Haruta Yoshihiko shed a few tears. Anyone can see that this cannon-tempered guy is really moved and ashamed. General Ito is also hot-hearted, and he took the initiative to reach out. Two senior Japanese generals Holding hands tightly together, it’s like a Japanese version of the shogunate. Whether it’s hypocrisy or Ito is deliberately acting, anyway, he has achieved his desired goal and subdued the cannon-tempered Haruta guy.

There was another burst of thunderous applause. All the generals of the Japanese army were a little moved. There was a fighting spirit in their hearts. It was so touching to see the close cooperation and friendship between the senior generals of the Great Japanese Empire. Things like this can only happen in the army that has inherited the soul of the imperial army. As for those generals in the navy who think highly of themselves like sons and brothers, they are full of intrigues, and there will never be such a scene of sincere cooperation.

Many Japanese generals, while being moved, did not forget to belittle the navy. This is also the practice of the army. Of course, it is the same in the navy. It is a bit exaggerated, competing behind the scenes, playing tricks, and stumbling, that is a common thing, the other party's discomfort is my greatest pleasure!

General Ito calmed down his turbulent mood, his tone became high, and said: "Masters, this is only the beginning of our Great Japanese Empire's Southwest Pacific dispatched army, and there is another better news, which will be delivered by Kawashima Chief of Staff, inform everyone!"

(To be continued)