Age of Rebirth

Chapter 430: War Suspension

One of the main warships of the Japanese army was sunk by the Sulu Mobile Corps Air Defense Brigade outside Wusongkou. All the Japanese ships were stunned, watching the huge ship swallowed by the sea in one gulp, only wisps of oil, proving its past However, the scars on his own warship, the billowing smoke, the bloody corpses of dead sailors, and the screams of seriously injured sailors, the commanders of these Japanese ships felt a chill in their hearts. team?

All the Japanese warships ran at full power, dragged billowing black smoke, and fled toward the sea off Wusongkou, and soon escaped the range of the coastal defense guns. The seriously injured Japanese warship finally recovered its life, but The ship's hull tilted even more, and it was almost impossible for people to stand on it. It was the companion ship that exploded and sank that saved its life. A group of soldiers watched the spectacular scene of the Japanese ship exploding, catching fire, and sinking with their mouths wide open. It didn't fire, but a few shots were sent to it.

The Japanese sailors who fell into the water were like dumplings in a boiling pot. With the ups and downs of the waves, they did not dare to go ashore, so they could only swim towards the open sea. There were many stubborn sailors, in the lifeboats, who kept shooting at the shore. Several of the soldiers who walked out of the fortification were shot coldly.

The soldiers who are enraged at this time, God has the virtue of good life. They didn't want to beat the dogs in the water. As long as they don't go ashore, they will leave their lives to the sea. However, this mad dog has no teeth and bites people. Level the anti-aircraft machine gun , Aimed at the Japanese sailors with a burst of wild shooting, missed the lifeboat, overturned the lifebuoy, and did not stop until there were no shots, and the corpses of the Japanese sailors gradually moved away from the coast of China along with the waves of the Pacific Ocean. [

The soldiers of the Air Defense Brigade are proud enough. This is the first time in the Sino-Japanese War that a large-tonnage Japanese naval ship was sunk, and it was in a sea battle. Shame, classified the matter as top secret and vowed bloody revenge.

From then on, whenever there was a Chinese position with coastal defense or river defense fortresses, the army must be asked to seize the forts first and destroy the defenders. The evil fire was vented on the unarmed civilians.

As a result, the Japanese navy was also ridiculed by the army, which exacerbated the contradictions between the army and the navy. Finally, four years later, the Japanese navy rashly attacked Pearl Harbor in the United States and dragged the Yankees who were watching the fire from the other side into the Pacific War. The strong Americans joined the war and dealt a fierce blow to the panting Japanese, dooming Japan's defeat. At that time, Japan's war resources had been exhausted and were on the verge of being exhausted.

On the first day of the August 38th Battle, the Japanese Navy lost more than [-] marines, [-] tanks, sunk one large warship, seriously injured one, and slightly injured six. Encircled in Hongkou and Yangshupu, the naval fleet retreated to the open sea and ended.

As a result of the Japanese navy's eagerness to do so in Shanghai, they were severely injured and lost an inch of land. The original concession was also taken back by the squadron. It can be said that they lost their wife and lost their troops. The achievements made by the more than [-] vanguard troops of the Sulu Mobile Corps are enough for Tang Qiuli to beat.

This battle also left a deep impression on General Zhang Zhizhong. The combat effectiveness of the independent division troops, the military quality of the soldiers, and weapons and equipment made him think more deeply about Tang Qiuli's troops, and have a heartfelt love. My respect, on the evening of August [-]th, he was at his desk writing a report to Generalissimo Jiang, the content of which was related to the troops of the Independent Division participating in the battle in Shanghai.

At this time, it was already dark outside. Because of the war, the formerly bustling city of Shanghai, which never sleeps, was dimly lit and depressed. There were few pedestrians on the road. The news of the Japanese army, as well as the sound of the guns that have subsided, made the citizens feel a little relieved. Maybe tomorrow will return to the way it was before, just like the time six years ago.

It's just that the wheel of war has turned, but it's just slowing down. The Japanese who turned the wheel of war have not yet satisfied their greed, and the swords in their hands have not been blunted. The war for the Chinese lasted eight years beyond their expectations. It was a test of a nation's resilience and endurance. Eight years of blood and fire. Kind people will soon know that what they are facing, What a group of beasts!

Because of the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese navy lost a rash move and suffered heavy losses. It was the biggest loss for the Imperial Navy since its founding. There was a quarrel among the high-level officials, the base camp was shocked, and Emperor Hirohito was furious. The bad news of the defeat, both the land and sea armies lost the first battle, Emperor Hirohito had to re-examine these generals under his command, are they all pussies and mediocrity?I used the wrong person?

A letter of complaint from his younger brother Zainin Palace Prince Zairen added to Emperor Hirohito's anger towards the navy. Zairen said in the letter: "Before August [-]th, in the name of the chief of the general staff, he strictly ordered the The army and the navy should not act rashly without receiving orders from the headquarters. The bamboo organization is implementing a plan. In an extremely passive situation, the imperial navy has always been arrogant and domineering, and has repeatedly disobeyed orders. If it is not strictly pursued, it may delay the smooth implementation of the overall strategic plan of the empire."

Zairen's letter was different from adding fuel to the flames, turning the already furious Emperor Hirohito into a rage. He knew very well that the battle between the army and the navy of the Empire had a long history, and he was also happy that the two sides had black eyes. Emperor Hirohito acquiesces in the Navy's attack in Shanghai, otherwise, no matter how brave the Navy is, they dare not completely ignore President Zairen Strict order of the chief of staff.

Emperor Hirohito also knew that his younger brother's butt was sitting on the side of the army. This time the navy did too shameful, and he didn't punish him slightly. He was afraid that the army would complain. Minister Murakami Takeki was summoned to the palace, and first they yelled and scolded bloody sprinklers, Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takeki were terrified, staring at each other, and sweating profusely.

Because of Shigemitsu Kiichi's cabinet minister's face, His Majesty's royal hand finally didn't patronize his face. Murakami Takeki didn't have such good luck. Emperor Hirohito's anger towards the two people was all borne by himself. It was beaten like a pig's head with a swollen bladder, and the beautiful uniform of the admiral was also wrinkled like a rag by the enraged His Majesty the Emperor.

The beatings are over, and the scolding is enough. Emperor Hirohito's anger seems to have dissipated. He sat down on the dragon chair tiredly, staring straight at the two top figures in the navy through the lens, as if To look directly into their hearts, Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takeki felt even more uneasy, as if a catastrophe was imminent. Based on their understanding of His Majesty, when His Majesty looks at you with such eyes, someone is going to be in trouble.

"The navy's battle against China this time was unfavorable, the soldiers were broken, and the warship was damaged. Someone must be responsible for this. We will remove Kiichi Shigemitsu from his post as Navy Minister and redesignate him as Deputy Navy Minister. He will still exercise the powers of Navy Minister and remove Murakami. Jianshu's position as Minister of the Navy, temporarily acting as Minister of the Navy, with the rank of admiral, was demoted to vice admiral, what do you two think?" Emperor Hirohito said in a flat tone.

This is the end?Kiichi Shigemitsu and Takeshi Murakami couldn't believe their ears. Did His Majesty have a good sex last night, could he control several girls, and even feel happy?The two of them were planning to get out of bed and leave. They would not eat in prison or go to court-martial. They had already accumulated virtues from their ancestors. How did they know that His Majesty the Emperor dealt with it so lightly, called dismissal, and it was up to him to decide.

They also know that the Army side seized on this matter and made a big fuss, especially His Royal Highness, who was blatantly humiliated by the Navy side, and did not take this opportunity to severely report to his Emperor's brother It's not his Zairen style, all kinds of punishments are reasonable at first, but I never thought that the board is held high, but it's like tickling on the buttocks, His Majesty the Emperor, the two of them are almost grateful Weep bitterly.

"I originally had high hopes for the Navy, and I counted on the naval officers and men of the Great Japanese Empire to open up territories and create unprecedented feats for me. Thousands of miles of seas, Asian islands, let you gallop freely, and plant the flag of the sun all over the warships." Everywhere I went, I never thought that the weak China, a small Wusongkou in Shanghai, would actually let the navy sink into the sand. Thinking about it, it really makes me very sad, you have failed my high expectations!" Emperor Hirohito said faintly After finishing, make a painful state, wipe the corners of the eyes with a snow-white handkerchief.

Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takeki were moved by Emperor Hirohito's heartfelt words, and they cried bitterly, choked up and said: "It's my servant who can make His Majesty worry. I don't want to take up the original position. I just beg Your Majesty to let me go to the office." Frontline, smash your bones for His Majesty and the Great Japanese Empire, to atone for your sins!" [

Emperor Hirohito's goal has been achieved, slaps are also given, and sweet dates are also given. Next, the mess of the navy has to be cleaned up. This matter of wiping the ass really requires Emperor Hirohito to come forward in person. He does not want the navy, because In this matter, he was so suppressed by the army that he couldn't hold his head up, and he fell into a slump because of this. He was not comfortable letting the army's titans dictate the national policy, and he felt like he was being dragged away.

On August [-]th, Emperor Hirohito held a joint meeting of the Army and Navy in Tokyo to discuss a new strategy for the war against China. At the meeting, a person's name once again entered the emperor's sight, that is Tang Qiuli, known as the devil of China, According to the information provided by the intelligence headquarters of the base camp, the army's defeat in Pingjin, North China, and the navy's defeat outside Wusongkou in Shanghai were all caused by this person's troops.

(To be continued)