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Volume One: On the Songhua River Chapter 3123: Initiation of Retirement

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    General Koichi Mineuchi could not answer His Majesty the Emperor's almost crazy questioning. After learning that the combined fleet was almost completely annihilated in the Banda Sea, he was so surprised that he almost fainted.  ¡é¡ê

    Although the Imperial Army and Navy have always been at odds with each other, and there have been many incidents of intrigues and secret scheming, this does not mean that Koichi Yoneuchi wants to see the combined naval fleet, which represents the powerful force of the Japanese Empire, suffer heavy losses.  , It is okay to suppress the navy, but if anyone wants the navy to collapse, I will be the first to refuse.

    General Minai Koichi thought more. More than a million soldiers of the Imperial Australian Front are fighting against the soldiers of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli on the Australian battlefield. Massive weapons, equipment, ammunition, and military supplies all need to be transported from the mainland via sea routes.  , the combined fleet was almost annihilated by Tang Qiuli, which meant that the maritime logistics supply line supporting the Australian front army was in danger and was not in their own interests.

    Therefore, in front of His Majesty the Emperor, Koichi Mineuchi did not criticize the navy for this heavy loss. On the contrary, he would consider the issue from the perspective of the navy. After all, the current Australian battlefield cannot be used without the navy.  , On this point, General Nagano Osamu and General Yamazaki Bin both thought wrong, and they had a bit of a villain's heart.

    After learning what had happened to the combined fleet, Admiral Miney woke up from the shock. The first thing he did was to immediately send a telegram to the Australian Front Army Genzaburo Ito, asking for the details of the Battle of the Banda Sea. He must know  , In the matter where His Majesty the Emperor kills people, is Ito Yanzaburo's action inappropriate?

    But Ito Yanzaburo¡¯s call back.  It surprised, puzzled, and confused him.  "Under the Mi Cabinet, before the naval combined fleet operation, Fleet Commander Chuichi Nagumo did not notify the headquarters at all. Therefore, the Australian Front Command did not know the whereabouts and whereabouts of the combined fleet at all!"

    "After the Ministry of Defense learned that the Combined Fleet was besieged by the land-based aircraft fleet and fleet of the Southern Flying Group of the China Independent Division in the Banda Sea, it was extremely anxious. It was related to the great cause of the decisive battle in Australia. How could it be ignored? It ordered the Commander of the Front Army Aviation  The Ministry of Defense has assembled more than 600 fighter jets on standby, and will immediately take off for reinforcements after the combined fleet sends a request for reinforcements!"

    "But it is very regrettable that the Ministry of Staff has never received any request for help from the United Fleet, and contact with it has been interrupted. In addition, the battle situation in the Banda Sea is unknown, so it does not dare to rush to send a fleet of aircraft for reinforcements. Moreover, the Chinese people want to  In conjunction with the siege of the Combined Fleet in the Banda Sea, the air strikes on northern Australia were intensified, forcing the staff not to act rashly. All of the above are the reasons for the heavy damage to the Combined Fleet! "

    General Miuchi Yoneuchi believed what Genzaburo Ito said.  Ito is not a fool, he should understand.  The Combined Fleet was finished, and the Australian Front could not survive either.  When it came to the near-annihilation of the United Fleet, he did not dare to lie about such a big matter. The truth of the Battle of Banda Sea should be very clear.

    The Commander of the Naval Combined Fleet, Chuichi Nagumo, ignored the orders of the General Staff and the Naval Command to cooperate with the Australian front forces in operations, insisted on going his own way, acted without authorization, underestimated the enemy's advance, and even led the main force of the Combined Fleet into the trap of the China devil Tang Qiuli.  There will be a defeat in the Banda Sea in which the main force of the combined fleet will be wiped out.

    The truth about this Battle of the Banda Sea is very simple. It is Nagumo Chuichi himself who is responsible for it. However, General Yonai did not dare to explain his own judgment and conclusion to the furious Emperor, because it was difficult to explain clearly.  , even if it is said, it is not convincing.

    The Navy Combined Fleet is placed under the command of the Australian Front Command in terms of order of operations. As for the actions, whereabouts, and specific tasks of such a huge fleet, Genzaburo Ito, the commander of the Australian Front, had no idea at all. If he said it, someone would  Do you believe it?

    Furthermore, if you explain yourself in this way, in the eyes of everyone, you are shirking responsibility, taking the opportunity to smear the navy, and adding insult to injury. After all, the army and navy have accumulated feuds for many years, and the disagreements between the two emperors are well known to everyone. No matter what,  Once you open your mouth, it's hard to explain clearly.

    Therefore, facing His Majesty the Emperor's questioning with a cannibalistic expression, General Yonei could only smile bitterly, not knowing how to answer. Fortunately, two guys, Nagano Shuzan and Yamazaki Binichi, came and diverted the Emperor.  His Majesty's attention.

    But what General Mitsuichi Minai did not expect was that he was considering the interests of the empire and the overall situation, and did not add insult to injury when the main force of the combined fleet was completely annihilated. Nagano Osamu, a bastard, would openly reflect on the commander of the Australian Front, Genzaburo Ito.  They ignored death and watched the combined fleet being besieged for three days and nights by the land-based aviation and fleet of the China Independent Division in the Banda Sea without taking any rescue measures.

    General Minai Guangyi was really angry. He suddenly realized that, wellYou can't do that. You have to take care of the overall situation. You want to be a good person, but you are bitten to the bone by Nagano Osamu. It seems that the main force of the combined fleet was broken into pieces. This is all because Ito Yanzaburo did not send rescue troops. It is really a lie.  Too many people!

    Minai Koichi stood up suddenly. He didn't care too much, and was going to tell the contents of Ito Genzaburo's call back to him and his own conclusion. As for the consequences, the Navy people would shake it off themselves.

    However, when he was about to speak, he was stopped by Emperor Hirohito, "My love for you, I don't want to hear anyone's explanation, including Nagano's. Our combined fleet no longer exists. Who is responsible?"  Is it important?"

    Emperor Hirohito was not confused. On the contrary, he was still a man of great imperial power. How could he not understand the meaning of Nagano Shuzan's words? He also had a rough judgment on the defeat of the United Fleet in the Banda Sea.  The culprit who caused such heavy losses to the Imperial Navy should be the commander of the Combined Fleet, Chuichi Nagumo. However, this man is already dead, should he still be held accountable?

    Furthermore, if this matter is further investigated, there will definitely be many people involved. Even if Nagano Shuzan and Yamazaki Binichi are beheaded, the combined fleet can be resurrected. If Minai Koichi is allowed to defend, Nagano Shuzan will refute it.  , there will inevitably be another big quarrel, and I can only settle the matter.

    The current situation on the Australian battlefield is not optimistic. Ito Yanzaburo suffered two consecutive defeats and lost more than 600,000 elite soldiers of the empire. He was forced to take a defensive position, shrink his troops, and stick to the northern line of Australia. Now, the main force of the combined fleet, the backbone of the navy,  , and all the jade is broken, how can I feel so embarrassed?

    Emperor Hirohito seemed to be able to smell the failure of the decisive battle in Australia, "Nagumo Chuichi, the chief culprit for the defeat of the Imperial Navy's combined fleet, you" In his heart, he cursed Nagumo Chuichi who had no body left.  , if Yamamoto Isoroku was still there, the combined fleet would never be defeated in the Banda Sea, absolutely not!

    At this moment, Emperor Hirohito missed Yamamoto Isoroku extremely, "Alas! The loss of the Combined Fleet is the greatest misfortune of the empire! If Yamamoto Aiki was still alive in the world and in charge of the Combined Fleet, why would it be like this!" As he said,  He actually shed tears.

    Nagano Shuzan and Yamazaki Binichi were also devastated, but Hirohito's words were no less shocking than a bolt from the blue to the ears of Koichi Yoneuchi and the senior generals of the army. What, Yamamoto Go?  Sixteen has already died for his country?

    No, the Navy clearly said that Isoroku Yamamoto died due to physical reasons while recuperating in his hometown. But these words coming from the mouth of His Majesty the Emperor are definitely not false. What is the situation? The Navy  What kind of tricks are people doing?

    At this moment, General Mineuchi's eyes were so shocked that his eyes were filled with questions. But now is not the time to ask questions. Didn't you see that His Majesty the Emperor was in grief?

    Emperor Hirohito stopped crying and said in a hoarse voice: "It doesn't matter who is at fault or who is right or wrong. I don't want to hear your explanation. I just want to ask everyone here about your love.  Sir, is the empire still confident of winning in the decisive battle in Australia with all the strength of the country?"

    The audience was silent. If under such circumstances, it can be said that the empire will definitely win the decisive battle in Australia, it is lying with open eyes. Everyone is like a mirror. Ito Yanzaburo's Australian front army has been defeated in a row.  The troops have suffered heavy losses and are now in a passive defensive position. They are being suppressed by the million-strong army of that Chinese devil Tang Qiuli. The situation is dangerous!

    Now, the main force of the Navy's combined fleet is in ruins. The big guys present are not amateurs in the military. They will immediately think of the problem of the logistical supply line of the more than one million imperial troops on the Australian battlefield.

    "But if you tell the truth, it is very dangerous. It will offend His Majesty the Emperor who is angry at the moment. It will take a minute to lose his head. Therefore, the only choice is to remain silent. It is better to say nothing than to say nothing."

    While the bosses were silent, Emperor Hirohito looked at General Minamino Shushen, who was currently the commander of the Empire's North American Operations Command, who had returned home to report on his duties, and asked in a gentle tone: "Minamino Aiki, you are good at strategic planning.  , has a unique perspective on the battlefield. I would like to hear your opinion? "

    "Shoot!" Everyone's eyes turned to General Nanye Xiu Shen. For a moment, this almost marginalized guy became the focus of everyone's attention.

    General Minamino Shushen was the only one among the senior army generals who knew that Yamamoto Isoroku had died for his country. Therefore, after hearing Emperor Hirohito's words, he was not surprised at all. He could only feel deep pain and recollection.

    ¡°Furthermore, through the routine war briefings from the General Staff Headquarters at the base camp, we also know that Ito Genzaburo¡¯s fight on the Australian battlefield was not going well, but he had absolutely no intention of submitting any memorial to His Majesty the Emperor.

      General Minamino knew that major matters related to the future and destiny of the empire were not something that he, a basically marginalized person, was qualified to get involved in. Therefore, he had the mentality of not saying a word, but he had no intention of getting involved.  Unexpectedly, His Majesty the Emperor, among many important ministers, would point his finger at me!

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