Age of Rebirth

How could Emperor Hirohito not hear what Kono Yohei said with resentment, stood up abruptly, was about to be mad with anger, his head shook and his hands trembled, his face was pale, his slender eyes shot out angry flames, and he spoke incoherently. Pointing at Yohei Kono, "You? - You! You! - Good! Very good! It's really good to contradict me!" Walking down from the throne, he walked towards Yohei Kono step by step with absolute coercion. .

The attendants on the side were so frightened that their hearts shook and they didn't dare to vent their breath. They had rarely seen His Majesty the Emperor's fury, such a ferocious face, and secretly worried for Kono Yohei. His Majesty was so furious. The mouth can't escape, and then, who knows what will happen?

Emperor Hirohito has indeed gone berserk. If Kono Yohei hastened to admit his mistake, it would be his negligence, and he would treat such an important matter as a child's play carelessly. At most, he would be reprimanded and scolded. After all, the important matter has been delayed, and no matter how severely punished a minister is, it will make up for it, but Kono Yohei has to admit his mistake, and he is full of resentment. It seems that I have wronged him?

Kono Yohei was also stunned and confused by the anger of Emperor Hirohito's squinting eyes. He just made a slight defense. He didn't know anything about it, but he was accused of "bravery" without knowing who it was, and he was not convinced!

When he arrived in front of Yohei Kono, looking at his slightly trembling body, Emperor Hirohito calmed down, and said in a deep voice, "Do you feel wronged? Well--I ask you, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, we should always maintain the same relationship with the German embassy. Contact, the news of the Germans attacking the Soviet Union, why didn't you report it to me immediately, even today, I haven't seen the war notification sent by the Germans!"

"According to the military alliance treaty signed by the Empire and Germany, no matter which side has a major military action, both parties must notify the other party in advance, in order to obtain a consistent action plan. The Germans did not report the news of the attack on the Soviet Union to the Empire. I don't believe it, this is the minimum diplomatic procedure, since I haven't seen this notification until today, then it's not that your Ministry of Foreign Affairs is delaying the matter, what is it?—Hmm!"

Emperor Hirohito's tone was low, but with a cold chill, Kono Yohei felt a chill running down his spine. Only then did he suddenly realize that he dared to feel that His Majesty's thunderous anger was almost eating people. It was for the war notification that Germany attacked the Soviet Union, so I would be even more wronged, putting on airs and waiting for Feng, the German ambassador to Japan?Todesman came to the door.

But the Germans have a big airs, and they are so boring that they don't even show their faces. I have no idea, but I thought about it. I called and asked, but I am afraid that I will fall into the name of the Great Japanese Empire!I can't, as the foreign minister, go to the German embassy in person and ask Taudesman what's going on, that would be even more embarrassing!

Now that he knew the reason for His Majesty's fury, Yohei Kono's inner fear disappeared, as long as there was no problem with his Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was entirely the Germans' fault to make His Majesty so angry, so he calmed down and spoke It's smooth too. [

Yohei Kono raised his head, looked fearfully at Emperor Hirohito, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I know the reason for your Majesty's fury, but I have to say that this matter is not the fault of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It's not that I have neglected my duties, but that so far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any notification from the German side. I am in the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, waiting for the German ambassador to Japan, Taudersmann, for a few days. However, There is not even a phone call from the German embassy!"

"Your Majesty, in such a situation, if you let me deal with it, you can't go to the German embassy to ask for it. Therefore, I will report back to your majesty and hope that your majesty will beg for forgiveness and understand my difficulties. It's not because I have deliberately concealed something. the behavior of!"

Originally, Emperor Hirohito was already lucky enough to wait for Yohei Kono to be speechless. First, he had a big mouth to speak, and then, according to my mood, I would deal with this guy in any way, but after listening to his words Afterwards, Emperor Hirohito took a few steps back in shock.

"Aiqing Kono, are you saying that Germany did not report to the empire in any way before or after the attack on the Soviet Union? - Is that so?" Emperor Hirohito asked hesitantly, he was unwilling to believe it, It's too unbelievable.

Kono Yohei replied bitterly: "Your Majesty, according to the current situation, I am afraid that this is the case. Otherwise, the Soviet-German war has broken out for more than ten days. Why didn't the German side make any notification? It's normal, there can only be one explanation, the Germans don't want to report this to the Reich, or!"

Kono Yohei did not dare to say the following words, but the meaning is obvious. The Germans did not regard the Great Japanese Empire as an ally at all, or in other words, they did not take it seriously and disdain to report the war against the Soviet Union. The empire is like a brother.

In fact, regarding this matter, it was really not Hitler’s deliberate attempt to embarrass the Japanese. Before the implementation of the "Barbarossa Plan", he kept it from the Japanese because of confidentiality considerations. Hitler was worried that the Japanese would The stomach can't hold two taels of sesame oil. Once the plan to attack the Soviet Union is notified to them, it is uncertain what the Japanese will do. If they make some unreasonable little moves in the Far East, wouldn't it be a bad thing!

Stalin was an old and cunning guy, and he could smell the danger in the slightest rumor. To put it bluntly, Hitler did not believe in the Japanese. In Asia, he was the only person who could be admired by Hitler and completely trusted. Tang Qiuli is called an old friend.

This is one reason why Hitler did not want to inform the Japanese, and another reason. Hitler had a lot of resentment towards the Japanese. Back then, the Japanese did not notify Germany in advance when they attacked the British and Americans in the Pacific Ocean. This made Hitler, who had a high self-esteem, feel seriously insulted, "it's not indecent if you come here!"

Before the start of the war against the Soviet Union, the news of the Japanese was blocked for the sake of confidentiality. It is fair to say that after the outbreak of the war, Hitler did not want to go too far. After all, Japan is an ally, and the Japanese are still in the Far East. In the region, millions of Soviet troops are held back. What's the matter, it can be regarded as a little effort, and there is hard work without credit!

According to Hitler's calculations, after the war officially broke out on April [-], the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked to send a notification to the Japanese. I make up for myself.

Unexpectedly, after the German army began to attack the Soviet Union, the smooth progress of the war exceeded Hitler's expectations. A large number of telegrams and documents flew in from the front line every day. He found that his original prediction was still conservative. Deployments required new adjustments. Hitler was buried in telegrams and documents, and spent his days in the General Staff, unable to devote his energy to other matters.

Also, dealing with post-war British affairs is also a thousand and one thing. That matter is much more important than greeting the Japanese, so this matter is left behind. German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop also Just like the head of state, he didn't look down on the Japanese at all. Seeing that the head of state didn't mention this matter, he didn't bother to ask, is it a trivial matter, and there are more important things to do than ventilate the Japanese!

Perhaps, in the international diplomatic circles, the foreign minister, who is known for lying and turning black and white, is known as a big German liar. He thinks that the ambassador to Japan Feng?Taudesman is a veteran diplomat. There is no need to remind such common-sense things. By accident, the Soviet-German war broke out for more than ten days. As an ally, Japan has not received a single word inform.

German ambassador to Japan Feng?Taudesman, after the outbreak of the war against the Soviet Union, was also waiting for domestic instructions on whether to report this matter to the Japanese government. According to the usual practice, it was a greeting, but after a few days, the diplomatic There was no instruction at all from the Ministry of Defense. While wondering, Todesman took it for granted that, apart from his own embassy, ​​the German General Staff should have another channel of communication with the Japanese military. [

Perhaps, Your Excellency the Head of State believes that it is more weighty and sincere to inform the Japanese about the war against the Soviet Union through the military channel, which highlights the military alliance between the two sides. Moreover, Taudesman is stupid enough to give domestic The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a telegram to inquire about this matter. As a senior diplomat, I still understand the rules. Since the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not given a clear order to designate the embassy in Japan to be responsible for reporting this matter, it has nothing to do with me .

Furthermore, the affairs of the military are very troublesome, and it is best for me not to intervene. Your Excellency hates other people outside the military system to meddle in military affairs. Moreover, Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono did not ask about this matter, presumably The Japanese have already been notified by the German government, and it is neither necessary nor in line with the rules to report on their own initiative, and they will be regarded as courteous by those conceited Japanese.

Due to several mistakes, Hitler left Japan, his only ally in Asia, and ignored it nakedly. However, even if Hitler knew that something had gone wrong Well, I wouldn't take it to heart. I didn't think highly of the selfish Japanese government and the emperor. If it weren't for the usefulness of the troops that could contain the Soviets, Hitler would not even be in the mood to form an alliance with Japan. owe!

((To be continued.)