Age of Rebirth

In Los Angeles, which still smelled of gunpowder smoke and blood, on a sunny noon, more than 40 Japanese Army officers above major general were waiting for the arrival of General Yamamoto in front of the new North American Combat Command building.

On the collar badge of the khaki military uniform, there are golden general stars shining with the brilliance of the sun. When General Yamamoto got out of the car, he squinted his eyes, as if dazzled by these golden general stars.

Lieutenant General Hirano hurried up to greet him, and stood at attention to salute, "Report to Your Excellency Commander Yamamoto, Commander of the Landing Force of the Imperial North American Operations Command Hirano Yoshiki, led two batches of officers above the head of the landing force brigade, waiting for the arrival of the Commander!"

General Yamamoto smiled, and after raising his hand to return the salute, he said kindly: "Thank you, gentlemen. After the fierce battle, you have to wait hard for me, gentlemen, let's go in and talk!"

"Please!" Lieutenant General Hirano gestured with his hand, and then walked into the building almost shoulder to shoulder with General Yamamoto, followed by more than 40 senior Japanese military officers.

Chief of Staff Matsuda, who was following General Yamamoto, couldn't help frowning, and his face darkened. He could clearly hear that when Hirano Yoshiki reported just now, he said that he was the commander of the landing force, not the first batch of landing force commanders. .

The difference inside is huge. Now, I saw Hirano Yoshiki and General Yamamoto walking side by side. Where is the attitude of being a subordinate, Hirano clearly put himself on an equal footing with Commander Yamamoto!

Lieutenant General Hirano walked with General Yamamoto, and said: "Commander Yamamoto, just before you arrived in Los Angeles, I have called two batches of officers above the head of the landing force brigade and held a brief combat meeting. Focus on research Let’s take a look, there is already a preliminary plan for how the landing force will act next, and we are waiting for your approval!”

This time, even General Yamamoto, who thought he was broad-minded, frowned slightly, thinking that Hirano Yoshiki had done a little too much.What power does he have to preside over a military meeting without authorization before he is the commander himself?Isn't it ultra vires!

to be honest.Hirano Yoshiki's current status is that of an ordinary lieutenant general commander, and his previous temporary position began when the second batch of landing troops came ashore.Commander of the first landing force.It has been automatically canceled, and I have come up with a plan when I am a person. The implication is that I have already made a decision, and I can approve it myself!

While talking, I have arrived in a spacious and authentic American-style conference room, "Sit down wherever you want. Hirano-kun, can you talk about the content of your preliminary plan?" General Yamamoto greeted very accommodatingly .

After the senior generals are seated.Lieutenant General Hirano was also not modest, and said: "At present, after receiving repeated heavy blows, the US troops along the west coast have been defeated. Under the mighty military power of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Americans have completely lost their fighting power. Great opportunity!"

"According to the situation detected by the reconnaissance plane, all the retreating U.S. troops are fleeing in the eastern part of the United States, and the Dillerah Mountains are very likely to become the basis for the U.S. military to stop the pursuit of the imperial army. Therefore, I decided , two batches of imperial troops landed, gave up their rest and pursued immediately, forcing the retreating U.S. troops to be unable to rely on favorable terrain conditions to stop our army!"

"The so-called speed of soldiers is just like this. Although the first batch of troops who landed were very tired, we captured a large number of American trucks in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Eureka and other places, which can form several fast columns and greatly speed up The speed of pursuit!"

"At the same time, the carrier-based planes of the United Navy Fleet continuously bombed the retreating US troops to slow down their retreat speed. This is the battle plan for the second phase of the landing campaign. Wait for the commander's approval, and the troops will start to move immediately! "

Lieutenant General Hirano talked endlessly, he was so energetic and beaming, he really regarded himself as a commander with arbitrary power, and he didn't notice at all that General Yamamoto's face was getting darker and darker.

Lieutenant Admiral Matsuda, the chief of staff of the United Fleet of the Navy, had long heard that Lieutenant Admiral Hirano said "I have already decided!"

After Lieutenant General Hirano finished speaking, he looked around quite complacently. Seeing the generals of the army, they all nodded frequently, completely agreeing with what he said, and even more complacent.

Chief of Staff Matsuda took a look at General Yamamoto, saw his superior's face was very ugly, he stood up and said: "General Hirano, actively seek war, try to inflict greater damage on the retreating US troops, the starting point is OK!"

"But General Hirano, has he considered that the first batch of landing troops, after hard fighting, the soldiers are already exhausted, and there are only more than [-] soldiers left, so that the soldiers who have been fighting fiercely all night plus half a day still have sufficient physical strength and combat effectiveness. , to pursue the retreating U.S. troops, is this the way to use troops?"

"The second batch of landing troops arrived at the landing site within a few hours. Among them, at least one-third of the troops have not yet landed, and the total strength is more than [-] people. How long will it take to assemble? "

"As for the US military that is retreating rapidly, how many troops are there? According to the information obtained by our fleet, the total strength of the US military on the first and second lines on the west coast before the war reached more than 65. After the landing battle, the US military lost only 20. People around!"

"A long-distance pursuit with fewer soldiers than the enemy is itself a risky act. The so-called trapped beast will fight back. In the end, the retreating US military will bite back. Our losses will be incalculable. Moreover, there are many people in the Dilela Mountains. Dangerous terrain, most suitable for ambushes!"

"Has General Hirano considered all of the above? I have been serving in the Imperial Navy myself, and I am very unfamiliar with land warfare. Even I have thought of these. Can the Americans not think of it? Why didn't General Hirano consider it? You Is this action an active pursuit of the battle, or is it a risky adventure after the first victory?"

Good guy, Lieutenant Admiral Matsuda is definitely a real person. As a naval general, he is so proficient in army operations, which is impressive. He even refuted Lieutenant Admiral Hirano's plan point by point. Every sentence is on point!

When Lieutenant General Hirano considered the pursuit plan, he did not take these factors seriously. In his opinion, the U.S. military has been defeated, the morale of the soldiers has been lost, and it is impossible to organize effective resistance. Run as fast as possible. How fast, still thinking about biting back at the imperial army?

Therefore, when Chief of Staff Matsuda threw out these words in a blunt manner, he felt it was a great insult to himself. As for the things that this guy in the navy brought out, his major staff officer knew very well. Need you to show off?

Lieutenant General Hirano's face turned bruised at that time, and the veins on his forehead twitched violently. He retorted loudly: "Lieutenant General Matsuda, you only considered the so-called unfavorable factors, but have you ever thought about it? , Do you still have such abilities and ideas? You are boosting the morale of the enemy and destroying your own prestige!"

Lieutenant General Matsuda still calmly retorted: "Lieutenant General Hirano, this is wishful thinking! Do you have solid intelligence support? How can you be sure that the retreating US troops have no power to fight again?"

Lieutenant General Hirano said confidently, "Lieutenant General Matsuda, morale is an invincible weapon for an army. It just so happens that the soldiers of the Empire now have such morale!"Even if the U.S. soldiers still have the strength to fight again, so what? Facing the morale of the imperial soldiers, all resistance is futile! "

"Morale doesn't determine everything, we have to proceed from the reality of the battlefield, otherwise, it's a reckless move!"

"The reason for your objection, in my opinion, is a coward's excuse. Probably, you are used to staying at sea, but you are at a loss when you arrive on land?"

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"Enough!" General Yamamoto, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly shouted, stopping the two lieutenant generals who were tearing their skins apart and glaring at each other like fighting cocks.

General Yamamoto still has a lot of prestige. When he lost his temper, everyone was shocked and looked at him to see how he would deal with this matter?

"Order!" General Yamamoto suddenly stood up and shouted, all the Japanese officers stood up in unison.

"Orders from the Imperial North American Combat Command!" General Yamamoto said sharply, with a face as hard as iron: "There have been two batches of landing troops. The main task at present is to rest and reorganize the soldiers, and secondly, to consolidate the occupied areas and Clearing up the remnants of the U.S. troops is the main priority. Without my order, no troops are allowed to act without authorization, otherwise, military law will be followed! As for immediately chasing the retreating U.S. troops, no one should mention it!"

After finishing speaking, General Yamamoto could not look at Lieutenant General Hirano with livid face, and the army generals who were looking at each other. He got up and left angrily. Chief of Staff Matsuda followed closely. Before leaving, he looked at him provocatively and contemptuously. glance.

"Crack!" Lieutenant General Hirano was furious, smashed his teacup to the ground, and then, facing General Yamamoto's back, he shouted loudly: "People in the navy are cowards and cowards. If you miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, It will bring immeasurable difficulties to the empire's future operations, and I will directly submit a memorial to His Majesty the Emperor, requesting the army to undertake the combat missions in the United States alone!"

Lieutenant General Hirano's roar echoed in the corridor. General Yamamoto didn't turn his head, but the muscles on his cheeks trembled uncomfortably, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

Arriving in another room, Chief of Staff Matsuda was still angry and complained: "Commander, what is Hirano Yoshiki? He is so arrogant that he is so arrogant that he..."

"Okay Matsuda-kun!" General Yamamoto waved his hand to stop his chief of staff from complaining, his expression had returned to normal, and he said, "Matsuda-kun, record the following order..."

(to be continued) (to be continued...)