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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2880 The Title of "Guards Division"

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    "How to reward?" Emperor Hirohito asked, and the ministers, who were immersed in excitement, knew it in their minds, and each thought about what they should say, and then add the icing on the cake.

    For Yamamoto Isoroku, for having made such a great contribution, he will be rewarded for sure, but promotion to the military rank is impossible. He is already an admiral. He has the elites of the Imperial Army and Navy in his hands, and his military power is supreme. Therefore, what His Majesty the Emperor said  The rewards are nothing more than medals and titles!

    Emperor Hirohito was obviously still unfinished. While the ministers were still thinking, he said with emotion: "The great talent Yamamoto Aiki is actually a genius who is proficient in commanding the army and navy. In one battle, he laid the foundation for the empire's victory in the Americas. He has lived up to my expectations."  High expectations and lived up to the expectations of the people!¡±

    "At the beginning, when I chose to be the head coach of the United States, I had to weigh the two people, Yamamoto Aiki and Ito Aiki, and it was quite difficult to make a decision. Now it seems that my decision was very correct. Yamamoto Aiki is not only good at commanding the navy.  You are good at fighting and commanding the army. You are an all-rounder. Compared to the dear friends who came from the army, you are willing to make more concessions, but you cannot command the navy!"

    Emperor Hirohito felt this, and he was glad that he had the wisdom to recognize people and granted Yamamoto the arbitrary power of Isoroku, so that he could unify power and power without any constraints. Facts have proved that Yamamoto really made himself proud. If he had continued to retain Ito  Yan Saburo, I'm afraid, there is no such situation as today.

    Emperor Hirohito¡¯s words hit hard enough, and the army generals felt very uncomfortable. ¡°Before the reward for Yamamoto Aiky¨­ is determined, we should talk about the successful landing of the Imperial Army on the west coast of the United States.  The good news should be reported to the whole world and all citizens immediately!" he continued to express excitedly.

    General Mitsuichi Yoneuchi, who had mixed feelings in his heart, was not only sincerely happy for Japan's initial victory in attacking the United States, but also for this great achievement.  Being exclusively enjoyed by the navy, but feeling resentful inside, the landing battle was fought with the army as the main force.  In the end, it turned out to be a credit to the navy. Where can I reason?

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? were being made.  Ito Genzaburo did not leave his position as deputy commander of the Imperial North American Operations Command. This huge achievement was half that of the Army. Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor was a little overwhelmed with pride, and seeing the proud look on the face of Navy Minister Nagano Shuzan, he had no choice but to  Come out and throw some cold water!

    "Your Majesty, the victory of the Imperial Army will boost the morale of the people in the country. It was originally good!" Koichi Minai said slowly: "However, the initial progress achieved so far is not enough to prove that the landing operation has been completely successful. The Americans are sure  We will fight back, and the battle will be fierce and cruel. After all, our landing force only has more than 200,000 troops!"

    "As for our second batch of landing troops, they are still at sea in the Eastern Pacific. They will not arrive at the battlefield until tomorrow morning. Tonight is the most critical moment. It depends on whether the landing troops commanded by Yamamoto-kun can withstand the American counterattack.  Would it be more prudent to wait until tomorrow to inform all the people about this matter?¡±

    "What a jealous old bastard!" Admiral Nagano Osamu, the Minister of the Navy, couldn't help cursing in his heart. As soon as Minai Koichi said his words, he understood what he meant and whether Yamamoto could truly win the landing battle.  It may not be known yet, is there naked envy, jealousy, and hatred!

    Mi Neiguang poured down the basin of cold water.  Emperor Hirohito's heated mind also calmed down a bit.  He absolutely does not believe that the Imperial Army, which has successfully landed, will fail and be driven into the sea by the Americans. But after all, they have not yet completely established a foothold, so it is good to be more cautious!

    Miuchi Miuchi is right when he says, "It depends on whether Yamamoto can withstand the American counterattack!" Therefore, at the critical moment, the honor the Imperial people need is the highest honor that can inspire military morale and morale!

    "I have decided that the news of the Imperial Team's successful landing can be delayed until tomorrow, but the reward must be announced immediately!" Emperor Hirohito said.  "Immediately, in my name, notify the entire army and award the first three Marine Corps divisions, six Army divisions, and the escorting four squadrons of the Navy Combined Fleet the title of 'Guards Division'!"

    "At the same time, I tell all the soldiers who are fighting for the empire that I will never be stingy with honors. In the subsequent battles, the division that performs well will also receive this honorary title from me personally. The chance is greater than that of every army.  , all are equal, it depends on your ability to get it!¡±

    The title of "Guards Division" is the highest honor for the Japanese army. It has always been the Imperial Guards of the Emperor of Japan that only enjoy this honor. Other troops, even if they have made great contributions,  No matter how impressive the record is, don't even think about being named the "Guards Division". Think about it, being able to serve as a bodyguard for the demigod His Majesty the Emperor is something that ordinary troops can do?

    "Moreover, this honorary title is for all officers and soldiers of the army,"?Collective honor, the officers and soldiers of the Guards Division have a sense of arrogance and superiority. When they see other officers and soldiers who are not from the Guards Division, they are immediately promoted to a higher level. Moreover, the pay of the Guards Division is extremely high.  The latest equipment is given priority. Therefore, an ordinary Japanese division-level unit would have to get the title of "Guards Division" even if it breaks its head.

    The minister expressed sincere admiration, "His Majesty the Emperor is indeed gifted with wisdom. Once this edict was issued, the imperial troops behind him fought with all their might. With a title, the three armies were united, and the soldiers used their lives very wisely."  Extremely great!¡±

    In the early morning of December 8, the gloomy sky finally cleared away, ushering in a sunny day. In the eastern sky, the morning sun had already revealed its bright red corner. Lieutenant General Hirano Yoshiki stood on the land in the western suburbs of Los Angeles.  , took a deep breath of the air that contained the smell of gunpowder smoke and blood, and squinted his bloodshot eyes. The rumble of cannons and dense gunfire echoed in the cold early morning air, indicating that this early morning was bloody.

    In an extremely tragic night, the U.S. soldiers went crazy and attacked desperately all night regardless of casualties. Lieutenant General Hirano did not know that the troops under his command repelled the U.S. troops in the directions of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Eureka.  After several counterattacks, the battlefield on the west coast of the United States almost turned into a meat grinder. On the four battlefields, the mutilated soldiers of both sides were covered with corpses whose blood had solidified.

    The intensity and cruelty of the battle were unprecedented. Even Lieutenant General Hirano himself received a piece of shell skin. Fortunately, it was not serious and his left arm was bandaged. This was many years later. He was injured again. He remembered the last time he was injured.  It was the time when the Russians fought at Port Arthur in Manchuria. At that time, Lieutenant General Hirano was just a second lieutenant.

    The pain from the wound on his arm made Lieutenant General Hirano's mind clearer. He knew that after this hellish night, he had won. Under the crazy counterattack of the US military, the landing troops finally defended the landing site and were not driven off.  The sea, now, the American spirit and morale have been exhausted, and they can no longer organize a decent counterattack!

    But the price paid by the imperial soldiers is also very huge. As far as the situation of the 14th Army is concerned, there are two first-class divisions with more than 40,000 people. Until now, there are less than 15,000 people left with casualties.  Nearly one-third. The casualties of the imperial troops on the other three battlefields were roughly the same. According to statistics, there were 130,000 troops from the six army divisions participating in the landing operations, and the remaining troops were only more than 50,000.  Just people!

    The reward for paying a heavy price was to defend three landing sites and survive until the second batch of landing troops were about to arrive on the battlefield. "I just didn't know that the Marines who attacked Eureka, those guys  What are the casualties?" Lieutenant General Hirano thought to himself.

    "Nobuto-kun, send a telegram to Commander Yamamoto. So far, the landing sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Eureka are still in our hands! And please ask the headquarters to inform you of the exact time when the second batch of landing troops will arrive on the battlefield!"  He ordered the chief of staff, Major General Nobuto.

    Off the coast of Portland, in the command cabin of the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet, Admiral Yamamoto was carefully watching the edict issued by Emperor Hirohito, "The honorary title of the Guards Division! I really didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor would praise North America so much."  The troops of the combat headquarters, including the four escort squadrons, suddenly appeared as thirteen Guards divisions, which is unprecedented!" A very proud smile appeared on his face.

    "Commander, there's a call from Lieutenant General Hirano!" Lieutenant General Matsuda, chief of staff of the Combined Fleet, said as he handed over a telegram.

    After reading the telegram, General Yamamoto thought for a moment and said: "Call back to Lieutenant General Hirano. His Majesty the Emperor awarded the first batch of landing troops the honorary title of Guards Division and ordered him to report it to each unit immediately. At the same time, tell Lieutenant General Hirano that the  The second batch of landing troops will arrive at the U.S. West Coast battlefield at around nine o'clock in the morning!"

    In the ruins of Los Angeles, inside the underground headquarters of the U.S. West Coast Defense Command, a stretcher was hurriedly carried in. On the stretcher, Lieutenant General Punrak, the commander-in-chief of the defense headquarters, was lying on it with blood all over his body and his breath weak.  It seemed that his injuries were extremely serious, and even a thick bandage could not stop the blood from seeping out.

    Compared with Lieutenant General Penrak's opponent, Lieutenant General Hirano Yoshiki, he was undoubtedly not lucky enough. A large-caliber naval gun shell from a Japanese warship exploded nearby. Several guards responsible for protecting the commander's safety were killed on the spot.  If it weren't for these guards who acted as human shields, Lieutenant General Penrak would not have been able to escape the fate of becoming a pile of minced meat.

    When the staff members exclaimed and scrambled to dig the commander out of the soil, Lieutenant General Penrak was already dying, with several pieces of shrapnel hitting his vital parts.

    When the stretcher arrived at the infirmary, the chief of staff, Rear Admiral Woolsey, who came after hearing the news, was far away and shouted sharply: "Hurry up!"??The best military doctor, perform surgery on the commander!  "

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