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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 3152: Dispute over Defense Focus

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    General Koichi Mineuchi, the Japanese Army Minister and Chief of General Staff of the base camp who had just been reinstated, was absolutely attentive to listening to Prince Zain's speech. While listening, he nodded frequently in agreement.

    Although this guy Zai Ren is his political enemy, and he wants to trample each other under his feet and never stand up, but Yonei Koichi does not deny that this guy Zai Ren's military talent is based on this "Outline Guide to Homeland Defense".  It is quite powerful, basically consistent with my own ideas, and even more maneuverable.

    "To sum up, this is the Homeland Defense Headquarters. Please give me your guidance and corrections for homeland defense operations!" After Prince Zairen made a simple summary, the work of provoking ideas was finished. What was left was  Next time, it's time for the ministers to express their opinions.

    Koichi Mineuchi was the first to stand up, bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito, and said in a very sad voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am grateful and afraid that Your Majesty will not give up and resume my original position this time. I know that I have a heavy responsibility.  You shouldn¡¯t have spoken nonsense!¡±

    "But it is a matter of life and death for our Empire of Japan, so I have no scruples. I believe that Prince Zain's 'Homeland Defense Outline' is realistic and in line with the current war situation. It is consistent with the decisions made by the General Staff of the base camp."  The content of the plan is basically the same, so I agree with Prince Zairen¡¯s opinion!¡±

    Koichi Mineuchi was very cunning. He first told Emperor Hirohito, "I appreciate you reinstating my position. I am a sinner, so I shouldn't talk too much. But when the empire is in crisis, I still have to act like a minister. Then, I changed the subject easily."  Arrive at the general staff headquarters of the base camp.

    The implication is.  When we were deprived of our official position and placed under house arrest, we did not forget the safety of the empire.  Worry about the country and the people, and worry about His Majesty the Emperor.  I have already instructed the General Staff to make a plan. Prince Zai Ren¡¯s plan is no different from the plan I instructed the General Staff to make. He still made it before you, Zai Ren!

    After hearing what General Minai Guang said, Prince Zai Ren's face couldn't help but darken, and then he curled his lips and cursed secretly in his heart.  "What a fucking shameless old bastard. How long has it been? He still doesn't forget to take credit. He thinks I don't know. What has the General Staff done?"

    However, these words can only stay in the stomach of Prince Zai Ren. Minai Guangyi agrees with his plan, which is enough, with the support of this old bastard.  Nothing is a problem. Compared to the empire of the Emperor, his royal status, and a little credit are nothing.

    On the sallow and skinny cheeks of Emperor Hirohito.  He showed a rare smile, and had no disagreements or disputes with Zain regarding Koichi Minai's awareness of current affairs.  He was quite comforted in his heart, "Everyone, dear friends, after listening to the speeches of Zai Ren and Mi Nei, who has anything to add? Or is it objectionable?"

    Since even the top boss of the Army, Koichi Yoneuchi, did not sing the opposite, the generals of the Army naturally echoed and agreed again and again. There were a few guys who were unwilling to be left alone. The additional opinions they put forward were also the icing on the cake, without being critical!

    They knew in their hearts that His Majesty the Emperor had just gone on a killing spree, beheading more than a dozen senior generals with similar ranks and positions to himself. Anyone who jumped out to attack at this time would be hitting the muzzle of the gun himself, even if it was the Emperor.  If His Majesty doesn't show off his power, the people he offends are Prince Minai Koichi and Prince Zain, the two big bosses of the Imperial Army. Will life be easy in the future? Besides, this "Outline of Home Defense Plan" is indeed good, and there is nothing wrong with it.  !

    On the contrary, the people in the navy were watching with cold eyes without saying a word. It was more like watching the people in the army performing a one-man show. Nagano Shuzan and Yamazaki Bin, two giants in the navy, were even more  Are they whispering frequently, seeming to be discussing something?

    Emperor Hirohito's red bloodshot eyes, although dim and lifeless, were not blind. When he saw the attitude of the navy, he was filled with helplessness. It was also a sign of fighting among themselves. He really didn't have the energy to do this.  He got angry and asked in a low voice: "Nagano Aiko, Yamazaki Aiko, what do you think about this?"

    Nagano Osamu and Yamazaki Bin exchanged glances. Then, Admiral Yamazaki Bin, who was in charge of naval operations, stood up, bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito, and said: "Your Majesty, since your Majesty will never give up, I will continue to do so."  I have been entrusted with an important task, and I should know everything I want to say! At this time when the empire is in crisis, I cannot stay out of it. Everything I say is for the sake of the empire, and there is no selfish intention at all!"

    "If you have any objections, Yamazaki Ai-kun, just say it. I will bear it with all my strength!" Emperor Hirohito expressed his position. He also knew that he could not stop people from the navy from raising any objections, so he simply pretended to be generous and gave it to  A favor!

    Yamazaki Binichi said loudly: "My minister and Nagano-kun do not have any objections to most of the contents of Prince Zaihi's "Outline of the Homeland Defense Plan". On the contrary, they believe thatPrince Zai Ren is thoughtful and in line with the reality of the empire. This is the great fortune of the Japanese Empire!  "

    "However, I have discussed with Mr. Nagano and reached a consensus. The biggest mistake of the plan lies in the key defense direction of the empire's mainland. The Navy believes that the China Division will definitely attack the empire's mainland.  It will start from the north, and on the contrary, it will start from the south!¡±

    "To be specific, the China Division troops will use Australia as the starting point for the attack, supplemented by a powerful fleet escort, and continuously attack the Ryukyu Islands, Iwo Jima Islands and Ogasawara Islands through the South Pacific sea route, and then approach the mainland Honshu Island, and even use Tokyo  Bay is the main offensive target and directly attacks Tokyo!¡±

    "Therefore, the Navy's opinion is that the focus of homeland defense should be on the southern front line of Honshu Island, and there is also a plan to concentrate all the forces of Hokkaido, Shikoku Island and Kyushu Island on Honshu Island. Only in this way can we  Forming a heavy defensive posture also solved the problem of insufficient military strength in the empire! "

    "In addition, in view of the fact that the China Division troops will attack from the South Pacific sea, the Navy suggested that all the army and navy defense forces on the Ryukyu Islands, Iwo Jima Islands and Ogasawara Islands be withdrawn to the mainland to avoid being attacked by the China Division troops.  Defeat it, everyone must know that once these islands are attacked, the mainland will not have the troops to go to reinforce it! "

    Although Yamazaki's previous words were very nice, praising Prince Zain's plan like a flower, his subsequent speech was tantamount to completely overturning the core of Prince Zain's plan, and even proposed it  , the plan to abandon Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu and concentrate forces to defend Honshu is really sensational!

    Prince Zai Ren frowned. Yamazaki's opinion did not oppose his plan on how to use the troops, but he made a complete reversal in the key direction of defense. It cannot be said that people from the navy  , what ulterior motives they had, it can only be said that they made a fundamental mistake in judging the direction of the China Division's attack.

    Prince Zai Ren understood this, and he also believed that the muzzle of the demon Tang Qiuli's gun was pointed at his forehead. People in the navy would not have any trouble or other intentions. After all, everyone  We are all in the same boat. If the boat sinks, no one will survive!

    But only in this way did Prince Zai Ren's heart become heavier and heavier. Misjudgments in the strategic direction would bring greater disasters. Obviously, people in the navy had doubts about the direction of the division's attack.  made a fundamental mistake.

    "Yamazaki-kun, please forgive me!" This "Homeland Defense Plan Outline" was made by himself, and Prince Zain had to speak. "According to the reconnaissance conducted by the Imperial Homeland Defense Headquarters in recent years, comprehensive intelligence from all aspects shows that  The attack direction of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli will definitely be in the north, the Korean Peninsula and Sakhalin Island. They are only separated from the mainland by the Korean Strait and the Soya Strait, so why should he go far away? "

    "Furthermore, the China Division has stationed more than one million troops in the Korean Peninsula and the Far East all year round. The purpose is to attack the empire from the north and attack from the South Pacific. It is absolutely impossible. Just the three outer defense circles of the mainland are enough.  It¡¯s enough for Chinese people to eat for half a year, that Chinese devil is not that stupid!¡±

    General Yamazaki retorted: "Prince Zai Ren, since we can think of this, Tang Qiuli, who is always known for his insidiousness and cunning, would not have thought of this and would launch a head-on attack from the direction of the empire's heavy defenses? Don't forget it.  , The Chinese people are good at making false claims to the east and attacking the west, avoiding the truth and making false claims!"

    Prince Zairen did not agree with what General Yamazaki said, and the two of them started arguing. After a while, the generals from the army and navy also joined the fray, making the conference room as noisy as a boil.

    Emperor Hirohito had a gloomy face and sat on the dragon throne without saying a word. He felt that what both sides said were reasonable, but it was really difficult for him to make a decision. The Japanese archipelago was surrounded by the sea, and there was a possibility that the China Division would become a force in that direction.  The location of the attack.

    At this moment, a senior officer quietly walked into the conference room, lay down in the ear of Lieutenant General Chang Eguchi of the Military Intelligence Headquarters of the base camp, and whispered a few words. Lieutenant General Eguchi's expression changed. He stood up and said loudly:  "Your Majesty the Emperor, gentlemen, please suspend the debate. The Military Intelligence Headquarters has important information to report to you!"

    Lieutenant General Eguchi was one of the few generals who did not participate in the quarrel between the army and navy. His special profession gave him a detached status, and the habits of the secret service also made him rarely involved in the quarrel between the army and navy.  In the battle between the two factions, he was not squeezed out by the army and navy. On the contrary, he deliberately tried to win over him. Who knew what this wizened guy had in his hands?

    Seeing this guy who usually doesn¡¯t talk much, but is intimidating, suddenly stood up and said he had important information. The army and navy generals who were arguing with their faces red and thick necks couldn¡¯t help but shut their mouths., and set his sights on Lieutenant General Eguchi.

    (To be continued) (To be continued)
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