Age of Rebirth

On the Ximan battlefield in Manchuria, more than 40 elite troops of the Kwantung Army were buried in one battle. Emperor Hirohito, who heard the news, was like a thunderbolt, with an indescribable feeling in his heart. Someone has to bear a huge responsibility. The current commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, Nanjiro, is undoubtedly the person directly responsible. The Minister of War who is in charge of strategizing and the acting chief of the general staff of the base camp, Koichi Yone, cannot escape the responsibility.

But until now, Emperor Hirohito has been unable to deal with anyone. On the Manchurian battlefield, it is even more impossible to change generals. Dealing with Koichi Minai now will immediately stir up turmoil in the country, and it is not conducive to stability. He held his breath in his heart. This is a panic, but this breath can't be vented, Yuren is afraid that he will get sick?

In Manchuria battlefield, when the battle has come to this point, Emperor Hirohito’s heart is like a mirror, no one can recover from it, not to mention Koichi Minai, even his own heart is in a mess, there is nothing he can do, but he can’t Let Mi Neiguang have a good time, no matter what, you have to find a punching bag, right!

"What's the best way?" Hearing His Majesty ask himself this question, Koichi Minai's heart felt as bitter as if he had eaten a mouth full of Coptis chinensis. He was bitter to the core, and he had tried all the tricks he should think of. Now, what better way is there? ah?Isn't His Majesty forcing the rooster to lay eggs?

It’s even better not to answer. I know His Majesty’s temper is very unpredictable. The situation in Manchuria has reached an irreversible level. Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, will not let the Kwantung Army go. The next step is to When all the Kwantung Army soldiers in western Liaoning were crushed, His Majesty the Emperor still thought that it was a whimsical decision to withdraw more than 50 Kwantung Army soldiers from western Liaoning!

If the trouble is not good, a fleet of thousands of merchant ships will be buried in Liaodong Bay, if it really happens.For all things, His Majesty the Emperor did not blame himself, the crime was even greater, and he weighed the pros and cons.I can only give up the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning. Although it is painful, it is much better than sprinkling salt on the wound!

For a moment, Mi Nei Koichi almost exhausted his efforts before making up his mind, and replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, the situation in Manchuria has reached an unmanageable level today, and it is all the fault of my subordinates. I dare not lie to Your Majesty. For the battlefield in western Liaoning Situation. Your Majesty has made every effort to think about it, but there is no good plan, and I hope His Majesty will forgive me!"

"Hmph!" Emperor Hirohito made a gloomy movement from his neck, which made Miu Hikaru startle, and said through gritted teeth: "So, Aiqing Minai is helpless? Then I still want you, the Minister of Army and What does the Chief of Staff do? Huh?"

Having said all this, Mi Neiguang sweated coldly on his brow, and simply put his heart on the line, and said sincerely and fearfully: "Your Majesty, I am ashamed of your trust and high hopes for Your Majesty, but I think that the Manchurian and Liaoxi battlefields are at this time. In any case, the empire is already powerless, so it is better to simply give up, and ask His Majesty to issue an order that the fleet and troop transport fleet headed for Liaodong Bay, Manchuria, can turn around and return. Stop supporting the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning!"

Seeing that Emperor Hirohito's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and the veins on his forehead popped up, Miuchi Koichi also went all out, "Your Majesty, I know that these words are treasonous, but after calm consideration, I still dare to speak out." , the ending of the entire Kwantung Army in western Liaoning is inevitable, and now that they have arrived at the escort fleet and troop fleet in the North Yellow Sea, going to Liaodong Bay is tantamount to entering the mouth of a tiger!"

"Bohai Bay to Liaodong Bay is the confidant of the devil Tang Qiuli. It has been in business for many years, with well-equipped armaments and strong force. It is by no means comparable to the current imperial escort fleet. Regardless of life or death, I implore Your Majesty to issue an order immediately." It is still too late for the escort fleet and troop transport fleet to return to the mainland. Once they enter the Bohai Bay, it will be irreparable. Losing more than 50 Kwantung Army soldiers in western Liaoning, we can no longer lose an escort fleet. A troop convoy of merchant ships!"

Minai's voice was choked up, and he almost burst into tears. These words were indeed old-fashioned words to seek the country, but they were extremely harsh to Emperor Hirohito's ears. Advise me, give up the more than 50 imperial soldiers in western Liaoning! What is your intention? You...cough cough cough!"

Emperor Hirohito pointed at Koichi Minai with trembling hands, he was so angry that he could not speak, he coughed loudly, his eyes were burning fiercely, he meant to drag Koichi Minu out and chop off his head right now!

Admiral Nagano Shuzan, the Minister of the Navy at the side, originally thought that the matter of the army had nothing to do with him. He wished that Minei Koichi would be dealt with by His Majesty the Emperor, and he would lose a political enemy and opponent, but When it comes to one of his own escort fleets, how should I put it, it means that if the navy's wealth is lost in Liaodong Bay, His Majesty the Emperor Longyan will be furious, and he will follow suit!

Based on Nagano Shuzan’s experience, he naturally knows that Kouichi Minai’s suggestion is absolutely correct, it’s time to speak for himself, not because of the old guy Koichi Minuchi, who would be satisfied if he fell down and couldn’t get up. As for Ruyi, it is for the sake of the navy's own interests, and I can't pretend to be deaf and dumb!

Determined to pay attention, Nagano Shuzan bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito, and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down, I think it over carefully, and think that General Minai's suggestion is correct, I also implore Your Majesty, take back the order and order the escort Fleet and troop convoy return!"

Nagano Xiuzan's words were regarded as a relief for Miuchi Koichi, and Minui Koichi glanced over, and instantly understood Nagano Xiuzan's intentions, but he was still grateful, no matter what, it was a relief for himself, right? In his eyes, With absolutely sincere gratitude!

Seeing that the two important ministers of the army and the navy suggested abandoning the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning and letting it fend for itself, Emperor Hirohito didn’t think so. His thinking had already entered a state of paranoia, “You guys...very good! Really impressive! I am extremely disappointed. How many elite troops are there in the empire? Can I give up? Are you afraid that the hearts of the subjects and soldiers will be chilled? I am determined to order the troop transport fleet to speed up, and all the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning must be withdrawn. To North Korea, you two are responsible for this matter!"

"What I want is the result. Since both of you have foreseen the danger, then find a way to avoid it! Otherwise, you will know the consequences!" Emperor Hirohito roared furiously, his sharp voice echoing in the palace , Then, the angry head did not turn back, leaving the two ministers looking at each other with cold hands and feet.

Nagano Xiushan felt aggrieved, he just said a few more words, and involved his own size, knowing that he should be considerate when he knew what he couldn't do, how could he be considerate?

The two ministers, whose hearts were heavy and full of displeasure, left the bedroom and stood on the steps outside, relatively speechless. The night wind from Tokyo in August brought a chill, and the hearts of the two were cooler than the weather. "Minei-kun, look at this matter..." Nagano Xiushan asked bitterly.

Koichi Minu felt even more uncomfortable than Shuzan Nagano. Hearing this, he sighed and said, "Do your best, let fate do it! I will mobilize the largest number of land-based aviation forces, control the air, and hope for a miracle to happen! "

At this moment, Rear Admiral Minamihachiro Heimiya, who is commanding more than 50 old warships, is sailing on the pitch-black surface of the Yellow Sea in North China, heading straight to Liaodong Bay. Fear and worry!

Rear Admiral Minamihachiro Heimiya knew very well that his trip to Liaodong Bay was definitely a disaster, and it was very appropriate to use the analogy of a sheep entering a tiger's mouth. Bohai Bay, which is the hinterland of Tang Qiuli, the devil of China, is a dragon's pond and a tiger's lair, and it is even a big pocket. The Shandong Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula face each other, which is equivalent to a pocket mouth.

If the Liaodong Peninsula was still in the hands of the Kwantung Army, Major General Minamihachiro Heimiya would not be so worried. At worst, he would sail close to the waters of the Liaodong Peninsula. But the situation in Manchuria is not the same now. If his own fleet enters the In the Bohai Sea area, if the independent division fleet attacks from the Liaodong Peninsula and the Shandong Peninsula, then you are the turtle in the urn, and it is impossible to escape.

As for the escorting fighter formations, although the Army has used almost all the resources it can provide now, ten aviation wings are not enough to see at all, and more than [-] fighters seem to be a lot, but in Bohai Bay and China In North China, there is the Northern Flying Group of the Independent Aviation Division, which is a behemoth with thousands of combat aircraft, and Liu Cuigang, the commander of the Northern Aviation Group of the Independent Division Aviation, is known as the China Devil Tang Qiuli, and his two major air fighters one.

Although he has not fought against the aviation of the Independent Division, it does not prevent Major General Heimiya from having a deep understanding of the famous Liu Cuigang. Of course, all he knows is the air force of the Imperial Army and Navy. Liu Cuigang is definitely a daunting aerial killer!

How to analyze it, this operation is almost the same as going to take the initiative to die. Thinking of this, Rear Admiral Heimiya's heart became more and more gloomy. The fleet communications officer came in and said, "Report to the commander. The fleet should speed up and rush to the waters of Liaodong Bay as soon as possible to cover the troop convoy and meet the soldiers of the Kwantung Army on the battlefield in western Liaoning!"

"Desperate telegram!" Rear Admiral Hiramiya sighed, "What order does the Navy Department have?" He asked, as a naval department, the order of the General Staff Headquarters controlled by the Army is not very powerful to Rear Admiral Hiramiya. It's big, and it doesn't catch a cold. The most important thing is to look at the attitude of the Admiralty.

The communications officer replied: "The Ministry of the Navy also sent a telegram at the same time, and follow this order!"

Rear Admiral Heimiya was stupefied at the time, and said sullenly: "Order the fleet to speed up, and at the same time, order the escort fighter group. After dawn, take the wing as a unit and adopt relay escort tactics. It must be ensured that at least two The fighter jets of the wing are over the fleet!"

(To be continued)