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Text Chapter 914 On the verge of breaking out

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    "The Battle of Britain has broken out!" In the Japanese naval base in Yokosuka, while the officers were whispering, a colonel rushed into the staff room with a gloomy face.  It was midsummer, and the windows and doors of the staff room were all open, but it still couldn't dispel the stench from the colonel's body, causing many people to have to find excuses to cover their noses and escape.  But no one dared to say anything about him, because this colonel was the Kuroshima Turtle who was known as the navy's "genius staff officer."

    Maybe geniuses should be different?  Don¡¯t you just hate taking a bath, Mr. Akiyama Shinyuki?

    Hei Dao looked at several low-level officers who were fleeing coldly, then pushed the door open and walked into the innermost combat staff room.  There are many generals in the small staff room. Among them are Onishi Takijiro, Nagumo Chuichi, Tsukahara Ji43, Toyoda Deputy Chief, and Shittaro Shittaro.  Almost all the Japanese naval generals who had no tasks gathered around the sand table to study the imminent Sino-Japanese war in detail.  "Kurojima-kun, the Battle of Britain is a war of devils and has nothing to do with us." Tsukahara 243 was the first to speak. He thought Kuroshima was thinking about the Battle of Britain, so he reminded him that he should focus more on the enemy in front of him.

    "What Britain! I'm angry at those damn army horse dung, they really got on top of us this time." Geniuses should have genius tempers, and the Black Island Turtles have never concealed their contempt for the army.  Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and quickly asked: "Has His Majesty the Emperor's edict come down?" The Seychelles did not give full credit, and allowed China to get seventeen French warships in vain to form an Indian Ocean fleet.  When the news reached Japan, Hirohito was very angry and scolded Navy Admiral Fushimi Miyahiro Prince.  Under such circumstances, Mitsumasa Yoneuchi finally could not bear the pressure and announced his resignation.  During the period when he was temporarily acting as prime minister, the navy never gave up and even elected Dajiao Cen Sheng to compete for the prime ministership, but ultimately failed.  Kuroshima Kameto said bitterly: "Admiral Hyakutake just called, and His Majesty the Emperor has agreed to let that idiot Tojo form a cabinet. The Ministry of War is celebrating. Admiral Yama has gone to Tokyo to see Admiral Nagano, but it is probably irreversible.  "

    Hearing the news that Hirohito had officially authorized Hideki Tojo to form a cabinet, the navy generals looked bad.  They might not have been worried before the war broke out, because they could wait for the next round, but now they are very worried that after Tojo came to power, he would change the policy of sea first and land later, suppress the navy, and send Japan to a point of no return.  But no matter how dissatisfied they are, they no longer have the ability to change the facts.  Tsukahara 243 sighed in his heart, with a calm expression on his face: "Everyone, I believe that you all know the situation after Lord Tojo came to power. Therefore, I believe that the army holding spears cannot shoulder the responsibility of the prosperity of the empire.  Yes, everything still depends on our navy. Since His Majesty the Emperor believes in the army and is ready to fight this war, then we must be loyal. The China Navy in front of us is no longer the weak opponent it was thirty years ago. Their industrial scale is larger than  The empire is bigger. So we cannot fight a war of attrition, and we must come up with a battle plan today."

    Tsukahara Er4san¡¯s voice was very soft, but it spoke to everyone¡¯s hearts.  He walked up to the map that had been densely marked: "Vladivostok, Dalian, Qingdao, Zhoushan, Sanduao, Zhanjiang and Natuna, and perhaps Cam Ranh Bay will be added in a few days. The Chinese navy is already on the coast.  After building a string of military ports and airports, they now have ten battleships, twelve aircraft carriers, and thirty-eight cruisers. Most of this fleet has already put into an offensive posture. There is also a fleet in the Indian Ocean, which was acquired from the British.  The exchange will begin accelerating construction in the Chagos Islands, and the Diego Garcia base will be put into use in a year at most. By then, the large fleet can be anchored, threatening the safety of India's waterways." He adjusted his tone and said seriously: "Because  For the war with the Soviets, China's industrial power has been fully mobilized. Coupled with sufficient manpower, the war potential is very terrifying! Unless the empire can integrate the resources of Southeast Asia as soon as possible, we will not be able to carry out a long-term war of attrition. I am more worried about the fleet than the fleet.  China's air power. Their number of aircraft is several times that of the Empire, but our zero-fighting force only has 600 aircraft. The Army currently only has 1,500 aircraft. Under this situation, once we passively fight, we will not be able to obtain  Air superiority. So when considering defeating the fleet, please also consider destroying the airports and aircraft along the coast of China. Of course, we also have advantages. China can defeat the Soviets on land, but at sea, their power is not  surpass us. Taking advantage of this opportunity, we should win a battle before we can turn around and defend against the American attack. Even if the army fails, as long as our navy can win, then a confrontation across the sea can be formed."

    The navy is in trouble!  Even Toyota's deputy military officer, who was the most active in waging war against China, looked worried. Japan, caught between the two great powers of China and the United States, is like a small boat. If you are not careful, the boat will capsize and everyone will die.

    "In addition to aviation, we also need to pay attention to Taiwan!" Nishi Takijiro, the chief of staff of the First Air Fleet, walked out of the crowd. He is Yamagoryoku's confidant and an aviation expert.  Said: "There is still a big loophole in the maritime blockade against China. This is the island of Taiwan! There are two diving and destroyer fleets here in China, and there are more than a hundred fighter jets on the island."??Forty-two sea reconnaissance aircraft.  If Taiwan is not resolved, China can attack the Philippine Sea from here, threatening the empire's maritime shipping lines.  "

    "I suggest dispatching the Marine Corps and landing from the east of Taiwan on the day of the attack."

    "There are also Huatai Island and Soya Strait, Vladivostok and the Amur River must be blocked."

    "There are not enough troops in such a large area!"

    The officers were all talking about tactics, but the Black Island Turtle Man folded his arms and kept silent. It wasn't until someone said that the troops were not enough that he snorted: "Humph, the troops are enough." Not everyone was like that.  He felt that he was a genius. At least Chihaya Masataka, the chief of staff of the United Fleet, did not like this talkative colonel. He immediately came out and asked: "Kurojima-kun, there are many places that need to be attacked from south to north, and we also need to guard against the Indian Ocean."  How can China Fleet say enough is enough?¡±

    The turtle man from Black Island took two steps forward disdainfully. The stench emanating from his body was nauseating.  Staring at Chihaya Masataka, he said angrily: "Commander Chihaya, are you still a naval staff officer? Don't you know that August to November is the season with the most frequent storms in the Southern China Sea?" He came to the map and said loudly: "August  At the beginning, the average sea state of the South China Sea exceeded Level 5. In this season, it is impossible to dispatch a large fleet for a decisive battle. It is difficult for aircraft carriers to take off and land. Therefore, even if China controls Cam Ranh Bay and Annam, there is no need to worry too much within three months.  The security of Malaya, Singapore and Andaman Island. So my plan is for the four aircraft carriers of the First Air Fleet to attack from the east of Ryukyu, and then let the Army Air Force fly from North Korea to cooperate, and use 600 to 700 aircraft to attack simultaneously  Qingdao, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, bombing warships, shipyards and airports. At the same time, the four battleships of Sasebo's Second Division were responsible for blocking the Tsushima Strait and preparing for a decisive battle with the China battleships. If the aviation won, they would approach and bombard the factories on the shore.  and docks. The aircraft carriers Hosho and Mizukaze of the 3rd Air Force were ambushing the Sakishima Islands, and the 6th Fleet, 4th and 5th Diving Groups went to attack the airports at Komatsu and Hsinchu in Taipei. Blockade the Taiwan Strait and Bashi Strait while protecting Sasebo  The garrison marines landed in Taiwan, and the Third Air Force was responsible for air support. The Third Fleet was responsible for protecting the Philippines, cooperating with the army to block the Bashi Channel, and containing the China South Sea Fleet. Finally, the Third and Fourth Heavy Patrol Groups of the Second Fleet went to Hakodate. Blockade  Attack Vladivostok through the Soya Strait, and after protecting the Kure garrison's marines to seize Nanhwatai Island, they will land from the north of Vladivostok, join the Okhotsk army going south, and then attack here."

    Kuroshima Turtle Man kept talking and was speechless. He was not prepared to stop and listen to the opinions. It was not until he finished speaking that Chihaya Masataka frowned and said: "Sir Kuroshima. Isn't this too risky? In the past three months, Southern China  The seas are very rough and the waves are difficult to fight, but they cannot stop the fleet from sailing. Although China's Nanyang Fleet lacks battleships, its aviation power is stronger than that of Beiyang. How can we block the Taiwan Strait without destroying them? What's more, don't forget that China has many large aircraft, which can  Easily transfer troops from the coast to the oil fields in Natuna and even Sumatra. Also. The Third Air Force only has two aircraft carriers, but it has to support the Bashi Strait and Keelung. It is not enough! And the strength of Vice Admiral Inoue of the Third Fleet  It¡¯s not enough and it¡¯s difficult to completely block it.¡±

    Kuroshima Kameto was very dissatisfied with Chihaya Masataka's suspicion of him, and raised his voice: "Don't the Army want to fight? Then let them be loyal to the Emperor and take responsibility. So in my plan, I prepare the Army to send out heavy explosive aircraft for bombing  Zhanjiang, destroy the China Nanyang Fleet, even if it cannot destroy all, it can sink part of it. Then army aircraft can block the Bashi Strait and dispatch airborne troops to attack the south of Taiwan, so as to force the two fleets of China to not fight together."

    "Can the Army's aircraft block the Bashi Strait? What to do at night? Is it enough to rely on eight submarines, a dozen destroyers, and a few cruisers for such a wide strait? If it fails here, the Philippine Sea will be open to Guam, Maria  The Na Islands and the Ogasawara Islands will be threatened! And it is difficult to keep such a large mobilization secret. As long as we dispatch the fleet, China will definitely strengthen its alert." Chihaya Masataka was still very worried, so he asked questions one after another.

    "Chihaya-kun! No battle plan is perfect! I have left behind the second fleet, four Kongos and four aircraft carriers, just to prevent changes in the South China Sea and the Mihu." The Kuroshima Turtle hates being questioned the most.  He said loudly: "And I think now is not the time to argue. The combat exercises against China have been done many times. Is it necessary to continue to delay the time? Please remember! What we want this time is not an exercise, but an attack!"  The Huatai Island oil agreement between the empire and China will end at the end of the month, so for the fate of the empire, our navy should take decisive measures! As for the loopholes you mentioned, as long as you defeat Beiyang, don't wipe them all out, just block them in the Bohai Sea.  The main force can then go south to attack the China Nanyang Fleet."

    "Think about Marshal Dongxiang's semaphore! Only a sudden and violent attack can win the battle! So, my planIt is necessary to plan.  "

    Z is the last of the twenty-six letters. At that time, Togo Heihachi hoisted the z-shaped flag and issued the slogan "The rise and fall of the empire depends on this battle, and everyone will work hard." After that, he won the Battle of Tsushima, which established Japan's world power.  This naval battle has become a symbol of the Japanese navy, so after Kuroshima Kameto linked his plan with Marshal Togo's flag, Chihaya Masataka and several other officers who were still doubtful did not dare to say anything more
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