Age of Rebirth

Prince Zairen, who has been keeping quiet and quietly watching the changes, couldn't help but sneered in his heart, "Hmph, the clumsy technique, making such a big detour, is for this little thoughtfulness, and offended the navy's officials. People, it's not worth it. If it was me, I would just be straightforward and save so much trouble. However, Minai Koichi's answer obviously didn't answer the emperor's brother. Let's see what bad ideas he can come up with next? "

Sure enough, Emperor Hirohito couldn't help frowning slightly, snorted, and said sinisterly: "Aiqing Minai, according to your statement, the Kwantung Army withdrew to Manchuria to recuperate. What about the Soviet troops who are eager to retreat? How we should deal with it is to watch the Soviets leave after taking advantage of it. If so, what is the military power of the Great Japanese Empire? Will it have a direct adverse effect on the mood of the domestic people? The Kwantung Army has more than one million soldiers The blood of the soldiers is in vain?"

"Also—" Emperor Hirohito paused, probably feeling that his tone was too gloomy, which would damage the image of the king of life, so he tried to calm down his face as much as possible, but it seemed that he was getting more and more permeable, " Also, the Soviets will definitely think that our Great Japanese Empire, in the Far East, has the power to fight again, and dare not even take any action against the Soviet army that is eager to retreat. The history is like a hook, how will future generations treat us? How do you trust me? Is it because I am weak? Is it because the Japanese Empire is weak?"

Emperor Hirohito's tone did not contain a trace of anger, but the meaning contained in it was as sharp as a knife, like a cannonball, and every sentence was a heart-breaking sentence. After hearing this, all the ministers couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. Minei Koichi, who was the first to bear the brunt, couldn't help shivering, bowed deeply hurriedly, and said with some trepidation: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished my words. Since the North Korean army has more than a dozen first-class divisions, five More than [-] people, such a huge force, placed in a corner of the Korean peninsula, is obviously a waste of military power!"

"Therefore, Wei Chen suggested that after the Kwantung Army withdraws to Manchuria to rest, the North Korean army can allocate half of its troops to take on the task of occupying the Far East, and the rest of the troops can return to the Korean Peninsula. The Soviet army is eager to retreat. We must continue to occupy the area, otherwise, Tang Qiuli, the evil devil, will make him feel like a hungry wolf who smells of blood, and fill in the gap after the withdrawal of the Soviet army."

"This **** devil has deployed nearly 100 million troops on the front line of Chita in the Far East. It is self-evident what his intention is. We have to take precautions in advance. As for your majesty asking me, how should the empire respond to the Soviet army that is eager to retreat, I think, The Far East Expeditionary Force, which has recently been dispatched to the Far East from the mainland, can be sent to follow up, but in terms of combat actions, it must not be too intense to prevent the Soviet army from rebelling."

"The biggest purpose of the pursuit of the Soviet army by the imperial army is to show an attitude. According to my judgment, the Soviet army who is eager to retreat to Europe and respond to the German attack will not entangle too much with our chasing troops. , Therefore, all the battles of the Empire's Far East dispatched troops will be rewarded, not just how much they gain. If so, the Far East will once again be firmly controlled by the Great Japanese Empire, and our troops will suffer minimal losses. Why would the empire not do something that kills two birds with one stone?"

"After all the Soviet troops have withdrawn to the direction of Europe, they will inevitably suffer heavy losses in a war with the Germans, and they will no longer try to make waves in the Far East. Then, the Far East Dispatch Army will become an elite mobile force of the empire, which can stand by in the Far East and wait for opportunities. Move, you can compete with the army of the evil devil Tang Qiuli, and if necessary, you can go to the Australian battlefield to destroy the last resistance of the Allied forces, and then the Southwest Pacific battlefield, the time when the empire will win is just around the corner!"

After finishing speaking, Minai Koichi bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito, "Your Majesty, I have completed the statement of my minister's statement. I am just doing my duty with my humble opinion. When it comes to major matters, I ask Your Majesty to make a decision!" Then, Shi Shi Ran returned to his seat, with a calm expression on his face, without any emotional fluctuations. [

No matter whether Minai Koichi's suggestion is the most practical or not, after all, he has come up with a whole set of solutions, especially in the Far East, not to get too entangled with the Soviets. If necessary, more than [-] people will always be on the move The suggestion of putting troops into the Australian battlefield is quite exciting.

The current situation is actually very clear. If the empire is too entangled with the Soviet army in the Far East, even if the Soviets are eager to get out, with the half-disabled Kwantung Army, the Far East Dispatched Army and the North Korean Garrison All the troops may not be able to severely damage the Soviets. Even if they take advantage, the Imperial Army will pay a huge price. The Soviet Army in the Far East has more than [-] million troops after all.

On the Australian battlefield in the Southwest Pacific, the situation is very different. The Allied forces are now lingering and have nothing to fight back. If more than 200 troops from the Far East Dispatch Army are added to the Australian battlefield, it will become a crushing force for the Allied forces. The last straw, the Southwest Pacific War, is really over immediately. Next, the empire can free up nearly [-] million troops, or go straight to the United States, or cross the Ural Mountains, and join forces with the Germans in the middle of the Soviet Union , there are many choices, and it is still a choice that is beneficial to the Great Japanese Empire.

In this way, the empire can avoid the embarrassing situation of fighting on two fronts, and it may even take Outer Mongolia from the hands of some evil devil Tang Qiuli. , a group of Japanese civil and military ministers were obviously moved by the prospect described by Minai Koichi, first deal with the weak enemy, that is, the allied forces on the Australian battlefield, and then concentrate their forces, or fight against the magician Tang Qiuli in the Far East Troops compete for supremacy, or join forces with the Germans to take over the Soviet Union, either way.

This statement of Mi Nei Guangyi is in line with the main purpose of the military strategist. I have a little bit of speculation in my stomach. He is worthy of being a veteran general in the army. The generals of the naval system also have to admire this guy's thinking. In any case, it is in the interests of the navy to focus on the Australian battlefield as the focus of imperial power.

Now, the generals of the naval system can’t tell whether it’s love or hatred for Koichi Minai. In short, it’s very complicated. Even Emperor Hirohito was quite moved. The army, although it loves to fight, is a real hard bone. Even if the empire wants to take a bite, it might break a few teeth. Compared with the Allied forces on the Australian battlefield, they are trembling together. , Big fatty meat that is dripping with oil, swallow it in one bite, and you will be satisfied that you can eat it without breaking your teeth!"

"It can also concentrate military power and make moves in a certain strategic direction!" Emperor Hirohito's eyes were full of splendor, and before he knew it, his mouth also opened, with a bit of glee, "This Yonei Koichi, you are playing tricks and making a fuss." My heart is going up and down, really! However, what he said is very much in line with my wishes!" Yuren thought to himself.

Finally, the messy situation of the battle was smoothed out, and thanks to Koichi Yonei's instructions, Emperor Hirohito was very relieved, "At the critical moment, I am still a veteran!" Minai Koichi.

On the surface, Minai Koichi, who was not squinting, keenly grasped the meaning in His Majesty's eyes, and his face was as usual, appearing to be flattered, but in fact, his stomach was already full of joy, "It's not in vain. It's a lottery, not only to save the Kwantung Army, but also to make those guys in the Navy not hate themselves, and they will suppress Zai Ren!" Happy——I am happy!If it wasn't for the imperial meeting, Minai Koichi would happily sing a ditty of his hometown Kagoshima to express his excitement!

"Hmm--!" Emperor Hirohito coughed pretending to be unfathomable, his face restored the image of sacred majesty, and immediately attracted the eyes of all the big guys, everyone knew that His Majesty the Emperor was going to make a decision It's not that the statement of that guy Koichi Minai has been turned into an edict of His Majesty the Emperor and a program of action for the entire Japanese Empire. The hearts of all the civil and military ministers are both envious and jealous.

Emperor Hirohito did intend to do this, but when he was about to announce, he suddenly saw Prince Zaihito from the corner of his eye, and he couldn't help but think to himself, "The imperial military meeting will last for two or three hours. Now, my own brother, why is he silent all the time? Although he usually has such a deadly look of ulterior motives and innocence, but today is an issue related to the strategic direction of the empire. It's not normal!"

Hirohito knew his brother very well, he was full of ghost ideas, and he blinked his eyes for a few words, not to mention, as the chief of the general staff of the base camp, if he didn't say a word, it would be out of standard. I lost face, "Forget it, just give him a chance, maybe, this scheming little brother of mine can have a better idea than Koichi Minei!"

Thinking of this, Emperor Hirohito swallowed the words that came to his lips, and swallowed them back, looked at Prince Zairen, showed the face of the emperor's elder brother, and said in a reproachful tone: "Zairen, I see that you have never said a word. Fa, as the chief of the general staff of the base camp, on the big issue of determining the strategic direction of the empire, you have to have your own opinions. If there is any good statement, just say it, it doesn’t matter if it’s right or wrong, I’ll take it all! , your statement, I can fully understand it!"

Emperor Hirohito's words were obviously to blame Prince Zairen. At the critical moment, he had no idea at all. In fact, he was encouraging Zairen. Just say what you want, and it doesn't matter if you say something wrong. Brother will take care of you.

Koichi Yone, who thought he had the chance to win, felt a "thump" in his heart, and secretly shouted: "It's going to be bad!" [

((To be continued.)