Age of Rebirth

There is an obvious flaw in Ito Yansaburo's combat plan. It is entirely based on the army. It can attack Australia's military operations. Troop fleets need to be escorted by fleets to fight across the sea, right?

Although the British navy in Australia is not strong, there is only one task force, which cannot be compared with the fleet of the Imperial Navy, but it is still a threat. What's more, even if Ito tried his best to exclude the navy in the battle plan Outside of the Australian campaign, how could the navy be willing to let it go? At that time, it will be another quarrel that cannot be handed over. Moreover, the cooperation of the navy is absolutely inseparable.

What Ito has done is too obvious. In a battle of strategic significance for the empire, the navy must be excluded, and the navy will definitely not let it go. Moreover, this defect will give the navy an excuse to attack the army. If it is not done well, it will lead to The plan died prematurely, and even the dominance of the Australian campaign fell into the hands of the navy, and the army became a supporting role. This is a phenomenon I never want to see.

Therefore, when Emperor Hirohito asked himself, Prince Zairen’s answer was very skillful. He had to point out this question in advance, but he couldn’t let the emperor feel that the army was stingy and narrow-minded. The battle to establish the hegemony of the Great Japanese Empire in the Pacific region should be handed over to the navy, and the navy should not feel at a disadvantage. For a moment, in Prince Zairen's heart, he weighed the pros and cons, and even his brain cells They all died and I don't know how many there were.

Zai Ren replied: "Brother Emperor, as far as this battle plan itself is concerned, it is impeccable, especially in terms of preventing the forces of the Chinese demon Tang Qiuli from attacking the Imperial Army. It is well arranged, but ...!" [

Zai Ren hesitated for a moment, Emperor Hirohito gave him a meaningful look, and said, "You might as well be frank, what's the matter, I'm taking care of it!"

Prince Zairen replied: "Yes, brother, I think it may be because Ito is not familiar with the navy. In this battle plan of Ito, there is no content about the navy. This is a defect. I am afraid that the navy will be very uncomfortable. Satisfied, so. My brother thinks that Ito should be ordered to complete this part of the plan. Only in this way can the interests of both the army and the navy be taken into account. Moreover, the battle of Australia is indeed inseparable from the cooperation of the navy! "

Emperor Hirohito understood his thoughts.I also know that my younger brother's butt is inclined towards the army. Today, he can have such an open-minded performance.I am very happy, the battle between the army and the navy of the empire has been going on for a long time, and I am also happy to see this situation, dividing and conquering is more conducive to control, and sometimes, it will deliberately fuel the flames.

This is the way of the emperor. However, today's meeting involves the empire's final battle in the Pacific Ocean and its ambition to dominate the Pacific region. Whether it is the navy or the army, don't blame anyone who hinders you from achieving your goals. I'm welcome!

Emperor Hirohito nodded calmly, and said, "I have my own measure!"

The words were ambiguous, and at the end of the words, Prince Zai Ren didn't mention it wisely, he really couldn't figure out the thoughts of his elder brother, the emperor, and he was afraid that if he said too much, he would miss it.

Sure enough, as Prince Zairen expected, the Minister of the Army Koichi Minai and the Minister of the Navy Kono Yohei almost came to the palace. After reading Ito's battle plan, Minai Koichi was very happy in his heart, and looked calm and respectful to Hirohito. The Emperor said: "Your Majesty, I believe that General Ito Yanzaburo's plan is impeccable, and the opportunity for war is fleeting. Since there is an opportunity for the benefit of the Great Japanese Empire, please allow His Majesty the Emperor to implement it!"

As soon as Minai Koichi finished speaking, the Minister of the Navy, Yohei Kono, quit. After scolding the eight generations of Ito Yanzaburo's ancestors in his heart, he also said: "Your Majesty, I think that the army's battle plan has a A major flaw, with 10,000+ troops crossing the sea to fight without the escort of a naval fleet, wouldn’t it be a trifling matter to take the lives of the soldiers of the empire?”

Minai Koichi's eyes also widened, but Kono Yohei ignored his opportunity to refute, and continued: "According to our navy's information, the British have a task force with more than [-] warships in Australia, and no navy. The escort of the fleet, our troop carrier formation, will inevitably be intercepted by the British fleet. To a great loss!"

"However, General Ito Yansaburo's plan completely excluded the navy. It is impossible to imagine that once the troop carrier formation is intercepted by British warships, the army will hold rifles in the vast sea and fight against the British warships." Facing the fierce firepower of the British soldiers defending on the shore, the army would not want to use the flesh and blood of the soldiers to consume the souls of the British soldiers, would it?"

"Minei-kun, you are also an experienced general. Can't you see the flaws in this plan, which is enough to destroy the hundreds of thousands of imperial soldiers who fought across the sea? Why don't you think about it and suggest His Majesty the Emperor?" Whether the Royal Assent is implemented intentionally or negligently, His Majesty can decide for himself! I am very worried about whether the army can take on the heavy responsibility of the empire's strategic plan. If the navy is leading this battle, I have absolute confidence that I will not make such a minimum Class mistake!"

Good guy, Kono Yohei's mouth is like a knife, he is unreasonable, babbling every sentence, and the last words are even questioning Koichi Minai, what is his intention?Just to put it bluntly, you are an insider of the Americans and the British, and you deliberately sent hundreds of thousands of imperial soldiers to die.

Mi Neiguang was so angry that his face was ashen, but this guy Kono, caught the reason, blocked himself, and could only say angrily: "Kono-kun, what do you mean?"

Kono Yohei had a serious face, and with a disdainful "hum", he turned his head and said to Emperor Hirohito: "Your Majesty, the Navy is willing to undertake this Australian combat mission, capture various ports in Australia, obtain landing sites, and open the road to the Australian mainland." After the inland passage, the Navy voluntarily retreated into the background, leaving the honor of occupying Australia to the Army!"

Mitsuko was so angry that he was going crazy, he didn't insult the army like this, Yohei Kono, this guy is really hateful, but he speaks beautifully, never refute, the nest is full of fire, and he can't be in front of His Majesty the Emperor Hey, I had a big fight with this guy, not to mention, it's obviously my own fault.

With a gloomy face, Koichi Minai scolded General Ito Yanzaburo in his heart, "Bastard, mentally retarded, come up with a battle plan and give it back to the navy guys. I don't know what the brain is. Was it flooded or filled with lead?"

The two imperial ministers, Emperor Hirohito and Prince Zaihito, who looked like cockfights, looked at each other, and they both saw the embarrassment in each other's hearts, "Okay, here we go again! It’s like calling a donkey, and you start pinching before three sentences! It’s strange, could it be that the feng shui of the palace is not good, and I have never seen the big men of the army and navy sit down and talk about things calmly!”

Koichi Minu felt that he couldn't get entangled with Kono Yohei on the specific details. Ito Yanzaburo's plan had loopholes first, and Kono took the handle. Besides, he was not his opponent when he talked, and there was no one around him. Helper, Prince Zairen is a member of the army, but in front of His Majesty the Emperor, he can't help him with open fire.

Thinking of this, Minai Koichi bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito, and said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, the Army's loyalty to His Majesty and the Empire of Japan is obvious to all. Kono-kun's words really made my subjects sad. During the discussion, there are loopholes that can be made up, but Kono-kun’s cruel words are not only an injury to the subject, but also an insult to the Imperial Army, the subject asks His Majesty the Emperor to make the decision!" [

This is a typical complaint. He avoided talking about the key issue, but brought up the issue of loyalty. Kono Yohei was also angry, his eyes bulged, and he was about to refute. Suddenly, Emperor Hirohito let out a low cry. , "Enough!" The tone was very displeased, and the tone was not high, but the gloomy chill penetrated into his bones.

The boss got angry, and the younger brother was not trembling. Minai Koichi and Kono Yohei shut up at that time, they didn't dare to say a word, they lowered their heads, showing a posture of sincerity and fear. Stubbornness, it's because I'm impatient with life, at least, I'm asking for it, both of them have become good old fritters, how can they not know the seriousness.

Seeing the two important ministers, they were frightened like sifting chaff by his own words. Emperor Hirohito was very satisfied with his majesty, and said in a calm tone: "You two lovers, there is no need to argue anymore. I have made up my mind and ordered Ito Yansaburo Perfect the plan, and the military operation to attack Australia will be mainly based on the army, with the cooperation of the navy. At the same time, appoint Genzaburo Ito as the commander-in-chief of the Australian campaign, and restrain all the army and navy troops participating in the war. Zairen, you are urging this matter Do it, hurry up, I hope to get good news in the next few days!"

After finishing speaking, out of the corner of his eye, he didn't even look at the three important ministers who bowed respectfully, and left surrounded by the attendants. His Majesty the Emperor made a perfect statement, and the matter was concluded. Directly have trouble with His Majesty the Emperor.

Prince Zairen looked at the two ministers with a half-smile, and said, "You two, please go to the Operations Department of the General Staff to discuss the cooperation between the army and navy in the Australian campaign!"

Miuchi Koichi was in a good mood, and he still focused on the army, while Kono Yohei was in a much worse mood. After arguing and fighting, he was still fighting for the army. What a fucking loser. His own car went to the General Staff Headquarters.

(To be continued) (To be continued.)