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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2447 Inner Contempt

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    The commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, General Minajiro, is about to leave office and return to China. The new commander-in-chief, General Mijiro Umezu, has arrived at the Kwantung Army headquarters in Fengtian. The farewell and welcome receptions were combined into one. It was originally a relaxed occasion.  At most, some sadness about parting does not affect the overall situation. It is normal for the army to become commander-in-chief!

    Of the two parties involved, General Nanjiro's departure can be said to be a glorious one, so he will naturally not ruin the atmosphere. His successor, General Yoshijiro Umezu, has just arrived and does not know the depth of the water in Manchuria. Naturally, he will not act like a fool when he gets off the bus.  Weifeng, you are good and I am good, sending your ex away is the most important thing right now!

    The two protagonists seemed to be very close, and they were both important ministers of the Imperial Japanese Army. However, Lieutenant General Matsuda Kenjiro, the Chief of General Staff of the Kwantung Army, couldn't hold back his words after a few glasses of sake, making the atmosphere of the reception extremely sensitive.  And embarrassment, but at this moment, General Nanjiro couldn't explain it, and the description became darker and darker, and he couldn't refute it. He wanted to hide it, so he could only wait and see the development of the situation, and he was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead.

    General Umezu Yoshijiro saw all this. He said that he was not angry, but that was a lie. Although General Umezu did not know how to play politics, to be precise, he disdained playing politics, but it did not count.  Idiot, but I still understand the intentions of this guy Matsuda.

    General Umezu secretly sneered in his heart. It was not that he had any prejudice against Chief of Staff Matsuda. On the contrary, he still admired Matsuda's loyalty. If before Nanjiro left, Matsuda was eager to get close to him and show his loyalty.  On the contrary, you will be looked down upon by yourself.

    What General Umezu saw was a deeper meaning. He felt that it was not easy for him to take over the position of commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army. Nanjiro had been operating in Manchuria for too long and left a deep foundation.  .  It can be said that all the generals of the Kwantung Army were his confidants. Those senior officers who were not confidants or were unable to become confidants were either sent back to the country in a dignified manner, or stood aside in despair.

    Such a large-scale move to eliminate dissidents did not cause any fluctuation in military morale.  There was an uproar, but the base camp did not receive any accusations. General Umezu still admired General Nanjiro's skills. If it were him, he would not have done so well.  Of course, I would not do this. No matter who it is, as long as it can fight, I, Umezu Yoshijiro, will put him to good use. Therefore, I will follow the path I took in Manchuria.  Destined to be different from his predecessor.

    It was precisely because he saw this that General Umezu Yoshijiro did not resent Matsuda's clearly targeted toast. Moreover, he also realized that for a long period of time in Manchuria, the policies and strategies formulated by Nanjiro were  We must continue to implement it.  Xu Tuzhi could only decide that the top priority was how to deal with the China devil, who had more than a million troops stationed on the Manchurian border and could launch an attack at any time.

    It¡¯s a pity that Nanjiro, a cunning guy, didn¡¯t say a word about this.  As for Matsuda's performance, I would just sit back and watch, and I wouldn't be jealous. Naturally, I wouldn't take office as soon as he takes office.  Just engage in politicians' actions to eliminate dissidents. What's more, I am not good at this kind of politicians' methods, and I don't even bother to do it!

    From the bottom of my heart, General Umezu Yoshijiro, for General Nanjiro, a man with high qualifications but mediocre talents in the imperial military, some only respect rather than admire him. After all, his qualifications are there, and the Imperial Army  The industry also has a deep-rooted tradition of respecting seniority.

    General Umezu Yoshijiro was quite dismissive of the major things that General Nanjiro was proud of when he presided over the overall military and political situation in Manchuria. The suppression of the anti-Japanese armed forces in Manchuria - the Anti-Japanese Alliance, was considered an achievement?

    The Kwantung Army, which held more than two million elite troops, was in the right place at the right time and had excellent weapons and equipment. However, it faced a mob and lacked logistical supplies. It took several years to say that the Manchurian anti-Japanese armed forces of tens of thousands were  Suppression is nothing more than driving these anti-Japanese armed forces into the deep mountains and forests of Manchuria. Who knows, they might resurface again. If it were me, I wouldn't leave even a spark on the ashes. I would pour another bucket on the ashes.  Cold water will never cause further trouble!

    As for the unification of Manchuria's military and government, the integration of the Kwantung Office within the Kwantung Army can be considered a meritorious achievement?  It cannot be the result of the struggle for power among politicians. Although I am not involved in politics, I must be deep in the center and have heard to some extent that at the beginning, two different factions, the Kwantung Army and the Kwantung Agency, fought fiercely for dominance over Manchuria.  Fortunately, it can be said to be a war without smoke.

    In the local military and political circles, there are countless big bosses from various factions who have personally gone into battle with no shirts on their backs. They have resorted to various methods, whether fair or despicable, with swords and swords flashing, secret battles happening one after another, and various forces competing for the huge piece of cake that is Manchuria.  , the question is whose family the flower will fall on.

    It is said that even His Majesty the Emperor was involved in this military and political dispute. In the end, the Kwantung ArmyIt can also be seen as the victory of the Army Minister Koichi Yoneuchi and his family. The initiator of all this is General Nanjiro next to him. He is far away in Manchuria, but he can be in Manchuria.  The domestic military and political circles are in turmoil, and so many big bosses are willing to go into battle naked for him. This gentleman's political methods cannot be said to be unskilled.

    Because of this, General Umezu Yoshijiro looked down upon General Nanjiro. He believed that this general, whose nature as a politician far exceeded his nature as a soldier, was not suitable to wear this military uniform, and should not be mixed up in the imperial army, but should wear a suit to do it.  Politics, his achievements in politics definitely exceed his military career. "Nanji-kun has chosen the wrong career. In the imperial army, talents are really buried!" This is the conclusion made by General Umezu Yoshijiro to his predecessor.

    At the beginning, I had no roots and no connections, and did not join any faction. However, I ended up being free and easy, and I did not form any grudges. The bosses of each faction did not hate me. Now it seems that the reason why I can sit as the Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army is  The throne of an official may not be the result of compromise between various local political factions. A general without any trace of political factions is easily accepted by everyone.

    Before Chief of Staff Matsuda made this incident, General Umezu Yoshijiro would not have thought of this. Before leaving homeland to take up the post, he had no close personal friends to come to point out the issues, and there was no such faction boss to come.  General Meijin came to Manchuria to take up his post as a solitary man.

    The big guys in the country also know that they do not join any political factions, so naturally they will not take the initiative to accept the rejection. Thinking of this, General Umezu Yoshijiro felt a little enlightened. He was somewhat grateful to Chief of Staff Matsuda, who had previously been in the mainland.  , there are not many things that I cannot understand or want to understand. After arriving in Manchuria, I have figured out a lot and benefited a lot.

    However, he further strengthened General Umezu Yoshijiro's determination not to participate in politics. What "50% military, 50% political?" is simply nonsense. As a soldier of the Japanese Empire, you must believe in force. If the anti-Japanese elements in Manchuria are suppressed,  During his term of office, he will definitely work more efficiently and better than General Nanjiro, and will never leave any hidden dangers. The method is very simple. Use unlimited force to remind the Manchurians of the two words "anti-Japanese". At night  Just a nightmare!

    If General Nanjiro's political methods made General Umezu Yoshijiro extremely disgusted, he had "chiluo" naked contempt for the military achievements of this veteran but mediocre military veteran.  I wonder, besides playing political tricks, what else has Nanjiro done in Manchuria for so many years?

    The Kwantung Army, the most elite force of the Japanese Empire, consisted of more than 2 million people. It was well-equipped and located in the fertile land of Manchuria. Unexpectedly, due to lack of logistical supplies, the Liaodong Peninsula was lost, resulting in the over one million-strong army of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli.  , Chen Bing¡¯s passive situation on the Manchurian border is really incredible?

    It can be seen that Nanjiro's military commanding ability is not just mediocre, stick to the rules and not enterprising. If it were him, his eyes would never be limited to Manchuria. North China and Shandong in China should all be Kanto.  The sphere of influence of the army. If this is the case, why is it the passive situation of summoning a large army to suppress the situation today?

    As for more territory in China, General Umezu Yoshijiro is not arrogant enough to lose his mind. He knows his own abilities and does not have such big ambitions. How does he compare to General Okamura Neji?  How does it compare to General Matsui Iwane?  The two mentioned above are both well-known generals in the imperial military circles. General Umezu believed that he was inferior, so he limited his abilities to Manchuria, North China, and the Shandong Peninsula.

    However, what is the use of talking about these now? The current situation of the Kwantung Army is that it has been beaten to the doorstep by the enemy and is in a passive defensive posture. Solve these problems first and talk about it later. General Umezu Yoshijiro secretly sighed, and vaguely felt that the Kanto Army  The throne of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army was a bit hot on the butt, and I could vaguely guess the fundamental reason why General Nanjiro was eager to resign as Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army.

    "However, General Umezu Yoshijiro will never say these words. He does not understand politics, but he is not a fool. It is better to say less about taboo things!

    General Umezu Yoshijiro was too preoccupied with drawing inferences to consider the practical problems he encountered, and did not notice the strange atmosphere at the reception. General Nanjiro, who was sitting next to him, misinterpreted his ever-changing expression as the expression of his inner extreme.  He is dissatisfied and angry, and is even trying his best to suppress his inner emotions, always on the verge of exploding.

    General Nanjiro was very worried. If Umezu Yoshijiro became furious on the spot, he would be helpless. Firstly, he had already resigned. Secondly, the actions of Matsuda and other senior officers were really too much. If it were him, he would not accept such a move.  !

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?General Umezu went berserk on the spot. The unlucky one was his old subordinate. General Nanjiro sighed and prepared to come out to smooth things over.

    (To be continued)
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