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    Tokyo.

    "General, you are finally back. General Nagano called just now and asked you to see him immediately upon arrival." The Kuroshima Turtle waiting at the airport was respectful, like a student.

    Yamamoto looked back at the American Douglas DC3 passenger plane he was riding on, and secretly sighed that perhaps only the United States in the world has the aviation strength to surpass China.  "Is the mainland going to war? Or is it because of China's new battleship?" After retracting his gaze and getting in the car, he asked about the reason for his sudden recall.

    "There are all reasons, but the biggest one is probably that China's new battleship has frightened many people. In the past few days, Admiral Nagano has received many phone calls, all requesting that construction of the Super Yamato be started as soon as possible! The Admiral also submitted to His Majesty the Emperor, preparing for you to serve as the joint commander  Fleet Commander!" Kurojima Kameto noticed the way Yamamoto looked at the transport aircraft sold by the United States to Japan.  China's long-range fighter fleet has caused a sensation in the world. It is said that it took only 33 days to transport seven or eight divisions to Saudi Arabia.  This ability makes everyone in Japan at the door very nervous.  Therefore, the country has recently stepped up the development of new fighter jets again. But just when everyone thought that China would rely on fighter jets to win, news of the launch of the Shandong battleship was received.

    As an island country whose navy is its national destiny, the Shandong had a huge impact on Japan!  It weighs more than 50,000 tons before outfitting, uses a square stern, and has twelve 40.6 mm/l50 naval guns at the front and rear. No matter how you look at it, it is only slightly worse than Yamato's 46 mm naval guns.

    "Let me be the commander of the combined fleet? That's great!" Yamamoto Isoroku didn't seem surprised that he could serve as the commander-in-chief of the combined fleet. He replied calmly and then transferred to the Shandong.  He was also worried, but not as impatient as other officers, because the Battle of the Andaman Sea had proven that battleships were an outdated weapon.  Of course, if funding can be obtained, several ships can be built.  If the funding is insufficient, it is better to build cheaper aircraft carriers, so he is more concerned about new aircraft.

    Speaking of the new aircraft, Kurodao Turtle seemed to have changed into a different person, with excitement on his face: "His Excellency Goetsujiro's new aircraft has passed the test! Judging from the test results, the new aircraft is very fast, has great maneuverability, and has a long range of 3,000 meters.  The following vertical climb capabilities are already comparable to the German BF109 fighter jet! It can easily shoot down all our current aircraft, and judging from the data, it far exceeds the China Air Force's Snake fighter jet. Mitsubishi has assured the Ministry of Aviation. The first one will be released in two months.  A batch of 15 can be delivered.¡±

    "Can it deal with the fierce naval battle of China Navy?"

    "We don't have Li Feng ship battle data, but from the observation and analysis of several encounters, Chu Yuejun and the test pilots said that at least they will not lose to them, and perhaps the performance after formalization will be exceeded."

    "Very good! Great! The empire finally has a good aircraft! Urge the Ministry of Aviation to speed up and hand over all the aluminum sold to us by the United States to Mitsubishi! We must produce equipment as soon as possible." Hearing the good news  , Yamamoto Isoroku breathed a sigh of relief.

    "All? But the Army is stepping up the production of Type 1 fighters and heavy explosive aircraft. I heard that Type 2 fighters have also successfully tested, and they are also eyeing this batch of American aluminum." Kuroshima Kameto's words made Yamamoto Isoroku frown again.  In the past, he would not have cared about the life and death of the army, but the long-range power of the Chinese Air Force was too strong, and the importance of local defense suddenly exceeded the requirements of the Navy, so the lack of resources became a problem again.

    honestly.  If he had known that Yang Qiu was still hiding such a skill, he and Nagata Tieshan would not have agreed to send troops south even if they fought to the death!  But now it's too late to regret. I can only bite the bullet and rush forward, trying my best to find ways to accumulate decisive power for the empire.  So think about it and say: "Ask Mitsubishi. Is it possible to send people to Guinea to build a new aircraft factory? It would be better to build a complete set of industrial facilities there. There are enough imperial subjects and resources there, which can reduce the cost of transportation."  Time. It can also save some strength for the empire."

    The Black Island Turtle Man understands what he means. The mainland cannot be moved away, but if there is industrial supplementary land that cannot be reached by Chinese planes, at least it will not be without the ability to fight back.  "I will arrange it. There are many small factories in the south. We have also seized a lot of machinery and equipment in Chittagong and Calcutta. I will arrange for ships to be transferred there as soon as possible. General, have you ever thought about it, the United States still needs us now, yes  Can¡¯t we use our navy¡¯s special funds to secretly purchase a batch of machinery and equipment and transport them to where?¡±

    The navy¡¯s special funds were prepared for the war of attrition going south, but I didn¡¯t expect that the march south would go so smoothly, so the navy still controls tens of millions of funds.  Yamamoto Isoroku was right when he thought about it. There is no use holding money: "I will suggest to General Nagano that you should start working as soon as possible. By the way, is there any new news about the China battleship?"

    The Kuroshima Turtles are aviation enthusiasts, but they also like battleships.  In fact, there are many Japanese naval officers like him who are swinging between aviation and warships, and so is Yamamoto Isoroku in front of him.  So after the Shandong was exposed, he was very concerned: "It has arrived.??Chongming Island began outfitting work.  The protection of the Chinese people is very strict, with a tight anti-submarine net. It is said that more than 100 Lifeng warships and two anti-aircraft artillery regiments have been deployed on the island, and ferries to Chongming Island have also begun to be inspected by the National Guard.

    But there is a lot of news from the United States and Europe.  It is said that the U.S. Navy Department has rejected the construction of Iowa-class battleships and requested redesign.  Germany has also begun building Hindenburg-class battleships and installing 42 mm naval guns.  Italy, France and the United Kingdom are also discussing whether to continue building stronger warships.  General, now everyone is discussing whether to build a super large 12-piece 40.6 mm naval gun to deal with China.  "

    "From the photos, China uses fifty-fold tubes. Although it poses a certain threat, we still don't know to what extent China's metallurgical technology has developed. If the metallurgical technology is the same as ours, then it is no match for Yamato.  . But they have used the relationship between Germany and France to obtain a large amount of advanced technology, and hundreds of thousands of European technicians have helped them, so I cannot be sure. Of course, if there is funding, they can consider building a super Yamato.  "Isoroku Yamamoto told the truth.  However, he was very angry at the incompetence of the intelligence department because it affected the judgment of the power of China's new battleships.

    Of course, Kuroshima Kameto also hopes that there will be more and more naval battleships. When he heard Yamamoto say that it depends on military funding, he immediately came closer and lowered his voice: "Don't you know, Mr. Yamamoto? The army military police transport ships from Myanmar, Malaya, and India."  Several hundred tons of gold were returned, and it was said that His Majesty the Emperor had deposited it in a private vault! Moreover, they also found out that the Philippine treasury contained 51 tons of gold, 32 tons of silver, 140 tons of silver coins, more than 20 million U.S. government bonds and a large amount of  gem!

    The current situation is also beneficial to us!  Just yesterday the Soviet ambassador had met with the Prime Minister.  Kono-kun told me.  The Soviet Union asked us to blockade the Sunda Strait and the Strait of Malacca in two weeks.  I think the war should start in two weeks!  Moreover, the ambassador of China also approached Foreign Minister Hirota Koki yesterday afternoon to negotiate the lease rights of Huatai Island Oilfield. They have agreed to extend the lease rights for one year. It is said that the contract will be signed in three days at the latest!  This should also be a signal to start war. They want to deliberately use this method to ease relations with us.  Therefore, General Nagano believed that as long as China and the Soviet Union went to war, we should quickly capture the Northern Mariana and the Philippines.  Haha In addition to the treasury, Yingzuo Zhenzhao said that the wealthy businessmen there are very rich!  "

    Even if it¡¯s not about money, considering the increasingly difficult supplies.  The Philippines also had to take action.  As for the thoughts of the Americans, Isoroku Yamamoto also guessed that Roosevelt would not intervene for a so-called U.S-Philippine protection treaty and trusteeship of the Northern Mariana Islands, otherwise there would be no sale of DC3 aircraft and a large amount of raw materials to Japan.  things.  The dream of the United States is to let the Japanese navy stand up, so it might as well make more use of it.  With a one-year buffer time, more supplies and raw materials can be shipped back from Southeast Asia and more gold, silver and jewelry can be unearthed.  But there was one thing he was still worried about. Now that a super battleship was launched, how many more would there be in a year?  In addition to super battleships and long-range aircraft.  Are there other secret weapons?

    After all, the China across the sea is no longer the decadent Manchu Qing Dynasty. Yang Qiu¡¯s 20 years of solid basic industry and compulsory education have really changed a lot!  The current industrial output is far behind Japan.  Steel production has even exceeded 40 million tons!  And those aircraft that can easily cover the entire territory of Japan from Shanghai may have a one-year buffer, and the prospect of war is not very good.

    But he couldn't change anything. Under the government's propaganda, the whole country of Japan has fallen into the craze for Nanyang wealth.  The chariot could no longer stop.  As an Imperial Navy officer, all you can do is come up with ways to defeat your opponents.  Even if they cannot be conquered, they must be confined offshore!  The Black Island Turtle Man saw his thoughts and lowered his voice like a hungry wolf: "China Yang Qiu is a very good leader. He attaches great importance to education, so he sets the first day of the third week of June every year as  Public holidays allow parents to attend their children's graduation ceremonies, and he himself will choose a family to attend. This habit has been maintained for 19 years, so he should not follow his footsteps. One year is just their idea, and the empire should not abide by it!  "

    Yamamoto Isoroku nodded

    The two largest countries in Eurasia are finally going to collide!

    The large-scale mobilization of Soviet troops cannot be concealed from anyone, from Krasnoyarsk in Siberia to Ahvaz in Iran, a long front of 5,000 kilometers!  Tens of thousands of soldiers crawled eastward like migrating ant colonies.  At the same time as the Soviet Union's railway line traffic surged, the three railway lines leading to the northwest in China were also crowded.  Every 10 minutes, a tightly packed military column roars past, and trucks from Gansu and Baotou stretch for hundreds of miles!  Not only that, in the face of the growing threat, the General Staff of the National Defense Forces once again mobilized two strategic transport brigades, modified the fuselage numbers and moved to the northwest and the Bohai Sea.Transport personnel and supplies across the Gulf.  In just 33 days, 6,748 sorties took off and landed on the Persian Gulf route alone, transporting 8 divisions, artillery, independent regiments, and a total of 150,000 soldiers and 6,000 tons of supplies to Saudi Arabia.

    By July 15, a huge force of 1,513 combat aircraft of various types, 1,056 tanks, 3,122 armored vehicles, and 4,577 artillery pieces of various types had gathered in the theater of the Persian Gulf Army of the Chinese National Defense Forces.  Similarly, the Soviet army relying on railways can increase its troops faster!  A total of 18 infantry divisions, 2 mountain infantry divisions, 2 cavalry divisions, 3 aviation divisions, 3 tank divisions and various independent units, a total of 310,000 troops, have continuously entered Iran from the Caucasus, just around the corner.

    The civil war in Karakum Fortress, the No. 3 northwest fortress, is raging.  The huge triple-mounted 305mm fortress gun pointed to the west, and the radar scanned the direction of the border day and night. The noncommissioned officer operating the radar barely took his eyes off the ppt flat-screen display on the operating table.  In the front-line airport, the hatch of the war eagle was open, and the pilot on duty wore a sheepskin jacket and had a pistol.  Don't dare to feel tired at all.

    "Stand at attention!"

    After striding into the fortress command center, a crowd of officers stood at attention and saluted.  After Yang Qiu returned the greeting to the generals, he took off his gloves, sat on the side of the conference table facing the map, and said in a deep voice: "Start reporting!"

    Zhang Wei walked to the map filled with various arrows and dotted lines and picked up the pointer.  This major general who served in the German army together with Liu Mingzhao and struggled in the quagmire of the European War is now the staff officer of the General Staff Operations Department.  Every predecessor in this position is famous. Zhang Xiaozhun, Qin Zhangshu, Zhu Peide, Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi, and Liu Mingzhao have all become the pillars of the National Defense Force!  Now it was finally his turn.

    But he was not excited. Instead, he looked solemn and pointed to a large Eurasian map to introduce the deployment: "As of the end of last month, the Soviet Supreme Command has reorganized the troops in the territory, with a total of 55 group armies, 31 tank divisions, As of last month, the total strength of the 35 aviation divisions has exceeded 5.1 million! Among them, there are 12 group armies and 94 divisions in Siberia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan outside the northwest of my country! There are 5 group armies in Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, with a total of 22 divisions ! There are 7 armies in the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, with a total of 31 divisions! In addition, there are 28 divisions that have entered Iran. The total strength is 2.33 million! There are also about 57 small militia divisions with about 300,000 troops east of the Urals.

    The Soviet troops currently arriving in Iran include the 25th Infantry Corps, which has three infantry divisions: 51, 62, and 119, and the 45th Army.  It has jurisdiction over the 48th, 271st and 276th Divisions and the 61st Army, and has jurisdiction over the 63rd, 70th and 76th Divisions and the 65th Army.  It has jurisdiction over the 22nd, 95th and 174th Divisions; the 67th Army has jurisdiction over the 23rd, 130th and 166th Divisions; the 82nd Army has jurisdiction over the 235th, 241st and 250th Divisions.  The 63rd and 76th Caucasus Mountain Infantry Divisions, the 6th, 24th and 136th Tank Divisions, the 62nd and 64th Cavalry Divisions and several independent tank regiments and air defense divisions.  Among them, the 25th Army comes from the Southwest Military Region.  The 45th Army was originally Moscow's reserve force and was a relatively capable force.

    Part of the BF109 fighters and He111 bombers purchased from Germany, as well as 325 i16s, 51 MiG 1 fighters, and 40 TB3 bombers, a total of 1,133 aircraft have been deployed in Iran.  The Soviet Union also began to imitate the JU52 transport aircraft and the He111 bomber from the beginning of the year, but the BF109 was not successful due to poor engine technology.  also!  It has been determined that four new aircraft, the He111, MiG-3, Lager-3 and IL-2, will be gradually put into production in the second half of this year.

    At present, the deployment of our army is basically in place.  Stationed east of Krasnoyarsk are General He Xifan's 9th Army, Lieutenant General Zhao Bingnan's 21st Army, Wulianghai Lieutenant General Li Zongren's 7th Army, and East Kazakhstan are Lieutenant General Long Yun's 5th Army and Lieutenant General He Yingqin.  The 20th Army in Almaty is the 15th Army of Lieutenant General Dai Jintang, the 16th Army of Lieutenant General Suye Li Yuguo, the 14th Army of General Xie Ruyi of Andiyan, the 19th Army of Lieutenant General Luo Peijin and the 103rd Central Guard Division, and the 103rd Central Guard Division of Lieutenant General Sun Chuanfang of Afghanistan.  10th Army, Lieutenant General Bai Chongxi¡¯s 4th Army in the Persian Gulf, and Lieutenant General Zhu Jiande¡¯s 18th Army.  Lieutenant General Zhang Zizhong's 11th Army in West Borneo, the 2nd and 3rd Marine Divisions, the 1st Airborne Division in Sumatra, and North Korea were Lieutenant General Liao Zhongqiu's 12th Army and Lieutenant General Hu Jingji's 33rd Army.

    There are also reserves of the 6th Army, 20th Army, 22nd, 23rd and 31st Army in Urumqi, Belga, Kashgar and Gansu. The entire Northwest Air Force has 25 combat groups (4 squadrons, 22 squadrons, and 118 groups),  There are 10 attack aircraft groups, 15 bomber groups, and 23 transport groups, with a total of 8,496 combat aircraft.

    After the United States imposed restrictions on our material purchases, the Persian Gulf Army reached an oil-for-munitions agreement with Italy at the beginning of last month, and also began to purchase food and ammunition from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.  Coupled with air force transportation, as long as air routes continue, the current reserves can sustain three to four medium-sized campaigns until the end of next year.  If Iran can be recaptured, it can last longer.  "

    ¡°What are the Soviet army¡¯s movements?¡±

    "From the reconnaissance aircraft and intelligence analysis, as we thought, the Soviet army has set its main assault points in the flat terrain of East Kazakhstan and Zhambyl Oblast. At present, the Soviet army has deployed a total of 6 army groups in these two areas! They are  The 2nd, 7th, 15th, 16th, 24th and 25th armies. In total, there are 41 infantry divisions and 12 tanks.brigade and related independent units, as well as 19 independent artillery regiments, more than 1,500 aircraft of various types, and a total strength of 570,000!  Since yesterday afternoon, the Soviet Iranian Front, Kazakh Front and Uzbek Front have begun to replenish fuel and ammunition for tank brigades and armored regiments, and all aircraft are also refueled and on standby.

    Take a look at these.  The General Staff predicts that the Soviet army will launch an offensive within a week at the latest, but the specific method in which it will be triggered cannot yet be determined.  According to preliminary deductions, Krasnoyarsk is not suitable for the main attack now because the current flow of the Yenisey River is large. We have deployed a 430-kilometer-long mine belt northward along the east coast, and the No. 2 Northwest Fortress is just a short distance away.  It is on the Sayan Mountains, thirty kilometers east of the city, so there is no suddenness in the attack.  Andiyan is easy to defend but difficult to attack. There are also fortresses and air forces to coordinate the garrison. In addition, it is surrounded by mountains. We have deployed two armies here.  It is also not possible to win it in one go.  Based on the analysis of the Soviet army's strengthening of tank troops and the Iranian campaign in recent years, we believe that the Soviet army is most likely to launch a large-scale surprise attack in the Persian Gulf and Kazakhstan at the same time, and defend the remaining areas, which has the highest probability of triggering the entire war!

    The initial recommendation of the General Staff is that once attacked, the Persian Gulf Army will cooperate with the 10th Afghan Army of the Central Asian Army to mainly attack Ahvaz and Herat!  The Kazakh side pretended to be caught off guard and retreated in large strides.  After attracting the enemy's main force to penetrate deeply, use the Karakum Fortress and Semipalatinsk as horns to each other. After using the air force and the fortress to consume the enemy's effective strength, choose the right opportunity to launch a counterattack!  at the same time.  The side attack in the Belga Theater (Krasnoyarsk west of the Yenisey River belongs to the Irkutsk Belga Theater) mainly uses long-range strike artillery and fighter planes to destroy the Siberian Railway and front-line effective forces. The remaining areas are temporarily defended by a stalemate.  host.  "

    Listening to the report, Yang Qiu suddenly became a little distracted.  Twenty-eight years of waiting.  After twenty-eight years of preparation, it is finally here!  Can we use this battlefield to completely complete the country's industrialization and improve national cohesion?  What about the process of Asian integration?  When an alliance larger than that of later generations looms, how much will it cost to win?  He is still very nervous every time he recalls the Second World War, which was a huge and tragic event in history that cost countless lives.

    Yue Peng, who was sitting next to him, noticed that he was absent-minded and kicked him quietly: "President, there is still a little trouble. Ibn Saud and the Saudi government are worried about their own status and security and do not agree to let us use the Saudi base first."  Take action. Insisting that only when the Soviet army attacks first can they attack from within their country. Secondly, Reza Khan still does not agree to abdicate and insists on fighting back to Tehran."

    Saudi Arabia¡¯s attitude is a bit troublesome, but this cannot be blamed. After all, from their perspective, they must first consider their own political power.  There are many conflicts between the Arab world and Iran, so if there is no direct threat, the Saudi government will be considered a traitor by the Arab world if it asks China to rescue Iran from its own soil.  In addition, the British army was stuck in Kuwait and Iraq, and the Soviet army's line of advance was cut off, so they were not in a hurry.

    Reza Khan is even more troublesome. If he does not step down, there will be no way for Mossadegh and others in the country. So Yang Qiu waved his hand to Fang Rui after thinking about it: "You go now and invite Reza Khan and Nader Shah to Urumqi. I will  Go back and meet them there. Then help me contact Xiao Jinyun and ask him to pick a few people who understand Russian and German, preferably those who are familiar with Poland. Then let Luo Wenhu pick some disguise masters and bring the shooting equipment to Smooth, Soviet Union.  The Katyn Forest in the city of Lensk is on standby.¡±

    "Katyn Forest?" Everyone was confused. Maybe a war would break out in the next second. Is it too late to go to the Soviet Union to cause destruction at this time?  Moreover, if Smolensk is blown up, it won't affect the overall situation here, right?

    Yang Qiu didn¡¯t want to explain and nodded to Yue Peng.

    Yue Peng stood up: "Stand up! The appointment of the General Staff is now announced! Qin Zhangshu is promoted to the first-level general of the Republic and the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Front! Qiu Wenbin is promoted to the first-level general and appointed commander-in-chief of the Nanyang Front! Zhang Xiaozhun is promoted to the first-level general.  Commander-in-chief of the Northeast Front! Fang Wei was promoted to the first-level general and served as Army Commander-in-Chief and Commander-in-Chief of the North China Theater! Zhu Peide was promoted to the second-level general and served as the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Front!

    Sun Chuanfang was promoted to the second-level general and served as the theater commander of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Group Army.  He Xifan was promoted to second-level general and appointed commander of the Siberian Army!  Lieutenant General Bai Chongxi is appointed commander of the Persian Gulf Army Theater!  Xu Shuzheng was promoted to second-level general and appointed commander of the Kazakhstan Group Army Theater!  Mei Sheng was promoted to second-level general.  "

    As soon as the order was read out, there was a buzz in the conference room.  Mei Sheng, Qin Zhangshu, Qiu Wenbin, etc. have all fought from the civil war to the present. Zhang Xiaozhun is considered to be a general who can succeed Cai E's class. Even if Bai Chongxi's rank is lower, his beliefs and early years in the Persian Gulf  The personal relationships established are acceptable to everyone.  But Xu Shuzheng has been serving as a staff officer of the War Department since the end of the war in Europe. He was transferred to logistics three years ago. Many people are not convinced.

    But no one dares to askYang Qiu had no choice but to look at Yue Peng.

    Yue Peng also had no explanation. In fact, only he and Song Ziqing knew the details.  Xu Shuzheng has real abilities, especially good at organizing!  Just because he competed with Li Liejun in the European War and deliberately used his Democratic Party identity to make trouble afterwards, Yang Qiu deliberately held him down.  No one expected that this would last more than 20 years.  But what is gratifying is that this little fan did not give up after all. Not only did he complete all his studies at the National Defense University while serving as a staff officer, he also went to twelve countries for inspection and study, commanded four National Blade exercises, and took care of the logistics in the past few years.  It was only in order. If it hadn't been pressed for too long, it might have surpassed Zhang Xiaozhun's.

    In terms of fighting, there are a lot of good fighters in the northwest, including Long Yun, He Yingqin, and Li Yuguo, who are all better than him. The reason why he was selected was not only to give him a chance to be promoted to a first-level general or even a marshal because of his age, but also to consider that if the Soviet Union  A large-scale sneak attack will definitely cause temporary chaos on your side, and you need a general who can quickly bring order to the chaos and is good at organizing.

    Although everyone has many doubts, the National Defense Forces have strictly required obedience to orders from the beginning of its establishment. Especially at this time, anyone who dares to raise their tail will be dismissed or shot!

    Xu Shuzheng¡¯s eyes sparkled next to him. He had been waiting for this day for too long.

    After the meeting, Yang Qiu discussed the specific tactics with Xu Shuzheng, He Xifan and others before preparing to go back to sleep.  When he walked to the door, Xu Shuzheng was just about to say thank you to Yang Qiu and Yue Peng, when a rapid shouting sounded from behind him.

    "President! Urgent message from the Prime Minister! Just now, Soviet Ambassador Pan Youxin met with the Prime Minister and gave us an ultimatum to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia!"

    Yang Qiu looked at his watch, it was July 26, 1939, 11:11 at night
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