Age of Rebirth

Admiral Nagano was thinking with the back of his head, and he knew that once Nagumo Tadaichi became the commander of the United Fleet, he would never be able to achieve the tacit and harmonious personal relationship with Yamamoto 56. In terms of personality and behavior, Nanyun Yun Gen and himself are two different people!

Back then, during the Battle of Midway Island in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, at that time, he was still the head of the Navy's military command, the number two person in the navy, and was directly responsible for commanding the battle. lost a battle. ∑ Vertex Fiction,

It's okay to lose a battle, but Nagumo Tadaichi still refused to admit his mistakes. On the contrary, after he was fired, he ran around the train and yelled, saying that if the military command hadn't intervened in the wartime command of the task force, there would be no defeat at Midway Island. Made myself very passive at the time.

The enmity between the two people was forged at that time. If Nagumo was not a close friend of Yamamoto 56, it would not be a simple punishment of dismissal and unemployment. From the bottom of his heart, General Nagano absolutely did not want Nagumo Tadaichi to become The commander of the United Fleet, because this position is too important, not only because it controls the most powerful fleet of the Imperial Navy, but also because of the internal power structure of the Imperial Navy.

The Minister of the Imperial Navy, the Chief of the Naval Command, and the Commander of the Combined Fleet have always been known as the Big Three of the Imperial Navy. A guy who is at odds with himself and has a lot of grudges, climbed to the position of commander of the United Fleet, and has the ability to rival himself.

General Nagano hesitated, and there was no reason to exclude Nagumo Tadaichi from the list of candidates on the spot.It was because of Yamamoto 56 who had died before.Yamamoto56 has mentioned to himself many times that Nagumo Tadaichi is mature and prudent.It can be reused, even if you can't command a fleet alone, you are still qualified to be the deputy commander of the combined fleet.

Shuzo Nagano was never skeptical of Yamamoto 56's words and his vision, but he did not agree to Yamamoto. Therefore, Nagumo Chuichi has always been unemployed at home, and now, the problem is before him.Obviously, Chuichi Nagumo's advantage is greater than the other two, and there is also a strong recommendation from Yamamoto before his death. It seems difficult to decide!

"The three people recommended by you all have their own advantages and disadvantages, but in my opinion, it is better for the current Chief of Staff of the United Fleet, Matsuda Jiro, to take over the post of commander!" Admiral Nagano still made up his mind.Nagumo Chuichi cannot be allowed to take over.

Seeing that the faces of the other bosses have changed, General Yong Ye hastily turned around and said: "Of course, Nagumo Chuichi and Koga Mineichi are also good candidates. This is just my personal opinion, and I have to listen to everyone's opinion. !"

The second person in the navy, Admiral Nagakawa, the head of the military command department, said: "Nagano-kun. In my opinion, it is better for Nagumo Chuichi to be the commander of the joint fleet. Is the advantage obvious? I remember. Yamamoto-kun has repeatedly I recommended Nagumo Chuichi, when the combined fleet of the Imperial Navy is undergoing sudden changes, some personal grievances are insignificant!"

The meaning of General Hisakawa's words is very obvious. I know that you, Nagano, don't want to see Nagumo Tadaichi, but now it's just a case-by-case basis, and those who can do it. Don't you, Nagano Shuzo, bring personal grievances into official affairs. The other big guys, He also echoed the voice and agreed with General Jiuchuan's opinion. They are all old fritters. Can't you see the tricks in it?

The Imperial Navy can’t let the three factions of Nagano Shuichi and one family dominate. In the past, Yamamoto 56 and Nagano Xiu fell in love with each other. That’s no way. Now that Yamamoto is dead, pushing Nagumo Tadaichi to the top is also a need to check and balance the Nagano faction. Besides, Nagumo Tadaichi It is indeed the most suitable candidate.

Seeing several bigwigs, they all agreed with Nagumo Tadaichi to be the commander of the joint fleet. Nagano Shuzo had nothing to say, and he couldn't fight with the bigwigs of other factions of the navy. Guys in the department watch the joke!

The words of General Nagakawa Nagakawa, the head of the military command, were very unpleasant. The current General Nagano didn’t have the heart to argue with Jiuchuan, and said: "Well, since everyone agrees with Nagumo Chuichi as the commander of the United Fleet, I will immediately Go to the palace to meet His Majesty the Emperor and report this matter!" When he said these words, Shuzo Nagano felt his chest constricted!

Both the army and the navy came up with candidates, and soon, the appointment order of the base camp was issued. Unlike Ito Genzaburo, the appointment of Nagumo Chuichi was a letter of appointment issued by Emperor Hirohito himself, and Nagumo Chuichi He was promoted from Vice Admiral to Admiral of the Navy.

The commander of the Australian Front Army, who could have unified command of the Japanese army and navy, was divided into two because of the death of Yamamoto 56, and became an independent command system for the army and navy. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, it is not yet known, but the long-standing grievances between the army and the navy will definitely be brought to future combat commands!

In Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States, where the North American Combat Command of Japan is located, in a villa near the sea, Admiral Minano, who is also the false chief of staff, looked at the telegram in his hand and cried bitterly over and over again. Chief of Staff of the United Fleet Matsuda Naka General, after the news of Yamamoto 56's death was confirmed, a telegram was sent immediately. It can be said that Admiral Minano knew about Yamamoto's death earlier than Nagano Shuzo!

A photo of Nanye himself and General Yamamoto was held in his hand, he looked at it, was sad for a long time, cried for a while, and then poured a glass of sake with his neck up, and the spilled wine and tears mixed together, Wet shirt, mellow sake, if you drink it with tears, it will be heart-piercing pain and boundless sadness, just like Admiral Minano's mood at the moment.

The adjutants and the guards stood outside the door, not daring to come out, listening to the officer singing unknown ballads, this was heart-wrenching. It was the first time that General Nanye lost his composure. They didn't know what happened. As a result, the chief who has always been quite immortal, singing and crying like a drunk on the streets of Tokyo?

"Hah!" With a sound, several cars stopped in front of the villa, and a large group of military police with live ammunition jumped out of the car and formed a tight cordon with a whimper, but the adjutant who rushed over after hearing the news frightened There was a big jump, what's the matter, the posture of copying the house?

After the adjutant saw clearly the people who came over, he became even more terrified. General Genzaburo Ito, the commander of the Imperial North American Operations Command, strode into the villa surrounded by several staff officers.

The head of the adjutant said, "Om!", he knew all too well that this Commander Ito and his boss, Admiral Minano, were totally on the wrong side of the road, and brought a large group of gendarmes here today, what are they going to do?

"Excuse me, Commander Ito, you...?" the adjutant asked respectfully. No matter what he said, the adjutant was also a confidant of Admiral Nanye for many years, so no matter what, he had to bite the bullet and ask.

"Inform Chief of Staff Minano, just say that Ito is visiting!" Ito Gensaburo's words were simple and blunt. When he spoke, he didn't even look at the little major.

The adjutant didn't dare to be negligent, and asked the guards to invite General Ito to serve tea, then he ran quickly to General Nanye's quiet room, and shouted softly: "Your Excellency, Your Excellency, General!"

The singing in the room stopped, "Didn't you tell me not to disturb me?" General Nanye's angry voice came out.

"General, Commander Ito is here to visit you!" the adjutant said quickly.

General Nanye in the quiet room obviously paused before ordering, "Commander Ito, please come here!"

Ito Gensaburo asked the following staff to stay in the room, and followed the adjutant to bring the quiet room by himself. After opening the door, Ito noticed a strange atmosphere flowing in the quiet room, which was very weird.This guy Nanye also has an abnormal expression.

Just as General Ito was pondering, General Nanye said, "It's rare for Commander Ito to condescend to come to the mansion, please sit down, this is the tea I just brewed, please use it!" distance.

Gensaburo Ito didn't come to drink tea, and he said straight to the point: "Chief of Staff Minano, just received an order from the headquarters, appointing me as the commander of the Imperial Australian Front Army, and I will be fully responsible for all matters on the Australian battlefield!" He stared at the indifferent General Nanye.

"Oh! Then congratulations, Commander, for his promotion! Commander of the Imperial Australian Front, he has such a high position and authority!" General Nanye's tone could not tell whether it was insinuation or compliment, and there was no sign of surprise.

"Old slicker!" General Ito scolded secretly, "Chief of Staff Minano, you and I both know that the original commander of the Imperial Australian Front was General Yamamoto, but for some reason, the headquarters suddenly changed its decision and said It is General Yamamoto who is unwell and temporarily unable to perform his duties, but I don't believe it, you are a close friend of General Yamamoto, you must know the reason?"

General Ito's eyes stared at General Nanye like a knife, as if he wanted to see something from this calm face?

"Hehehe!" Admiral Nanye chuckled a few times, sighed and said, "The commander has raised me a lot. I live in a corner of North America. How can I know the decisions made by the base camp far away in the mainland? Ever since General Yamamoto commanded the joint fleet to the Southwest Pacific battlefield , we are separated from each other, how can I know anything?"

"It's Your Excellency Commander. As the commander of the Imperial North American Combat Command, he has an important position and direct opinions. He is also the confidant of His Excellency Minet, the Minister of War and the Chief of the General Staff of the Base Camp. Don't you know that the Base Camp has made such a decision? The reason for the decision?"

Another fuzzy answer, Admiral Ito's aggressive question was like being hit on a cotton ball, with no force and rebound.

"Nanye-kun, I have suggested to the headquarters that you be appointed as the chief of staff of the Imperial Australian Front Command. I don't know what Nanye-kun thinks?" General Ito suddenly threw out a few very unexpected words.

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