Facts have proven that Americans are still very pragmatic when it comes to their vital interests.
After obtaining the formula and physical objects of sarin gas provided by Gao Hongming, American scientists produced the first batch of physical objects in just half a month. According to Gao Hongming's latest request, one evening a plane came from the United States
A C-47 transport plane was parked at Liantai Airport, carrying gold worth five million US dollars.
A few days after receiving this batch of gold, the U.S. government openly announced that it would begin aiding the Soviet Union, and declared that Americans voluntarily went to China to serve the British, which was a legal act and did not violate the Neutrality Act.
Not only that, Roosevelt announced that he would introduce Lattimore, an expert on Far East issues, to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as his political advisor, and agreed that Colonel Chennault, a retired Air Force officer, would recruit retired pilots and volunteers from the United States to go to China to help the Chongqing government reorganize the Air Force.
A series of actions and statements by the United States made the Japanese government feel a deep crisis. Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka summoned the U.S. Ambassador to Japan three times in one day to lodge a solemn protest with him.
However, the Japanese clearly overestimated their influence on the United States. After receiving protests, the U.S. government still went its own way and had no intention of restraining itself. Therefore, Matsuoka Yosuke had no choice but to resign sadly and was replaced by retired Navy Admiral Sadjiro Toyoda.
On September 6, 1941, the conference hall of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, was filled with people.
A screen was placed next to the long table at the head, and behind the screen sat Emperor Hirohito of Japan.
In front of Hirohito is a long wooden table that extends forward for more than ten meters. On both sides of the table are the important ministers of the current Japanese cabinet.
The leader is Japanese Prime Minister Konoe Fumima, followed by Chief of Staff Sugiyama Gen, Foreign Minister Toyoda Sadjiro, Interior Minister Tanabe Harumichi, Tibetan Minister Masahiro Ogura, Army Minister Lieutenant General Tojo Hideki, and Navy Minister.
General Oikawa Koshiro, Justice Minister Toshiyo Iwamura and dozens of others.
It can be said that all important members of the Guards Cabinet and the military are here today.
Hirohito, a symbol of Japan, would normally not speak on such occasions, so Moto Sugiyama, the chief of staff, became the moderator of this meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, Sugiyama Gen pointed the gun directly at Konoe Fumimaro, "Konoe-kun, the war in China has now reached a stalemate, but the United States has gone against the norm in the war against China and began to violate its neutral attitude.
As the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, you don’t know what to do when the China government is flirting with you?"
Looking at Gen Sugiyama with a gloomy expression, Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He took a deep breath and said: "The attitude of the United States towards the empire has changed dramatically in recent days. I think this is related to the war between Germany and the Soviet Union.
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Obviously, Germany's sudden war against the Soviet Union stimulated the United States and made the Americans feel deeply uneasy. Therefore, U.S. President Roosevelt personally summoned the Imperial Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Nomura, and asked him about the status of the Empire's war in China.
He also asked the Empire to withdraw its troops from China as soon as possible. Although Mr. Nomura refused on the spot, it also planted the seeds of distrust. This is why the US government's attitude towards the Empire has changed drastically today."
Hearing Konoe Fumima's words, many people present showed displeasure, and Tojo Hideki even cursed, "The Americans are dreaming. In order to conquer China, the current empire has already occupied China."
Most of the territory, as long as we persist a little longer, we can complete His Majesty the Emperor's great cause of unifying the four seas. How can we give up just because of a word from the Americans?"
"China is the lifeblood of the empire. Once China is lost, the empire will immediately become a third-rate country. Therefore, the empire must never evacuate China!"
Amid the outrage, Tojo even shouted the slogan of war against the United States, which gained support from many radicals.
Of course, this proposal was also opposed by conservatives led by Konoe Fumimaro. Konoe Fumima immediately reported to Hirohito that Japanese Ambassador to the United States Nomura Yoshizaburo was seizing the opportunity to contact U.S. President Roosevelt, hoping that the United States could eliminate hostility against Japan.
sentiment, and increase material exports to Japan.
One side was willing to go to war with the United States, while the other side was trying desperately to stop it. The two sides had a heated argument at the imperial meeting, which made Hirohito's head feel a little big. As a last resort, he could only cough lightly behind the screen.
As the moderator of the meeting, after hearing Hirohito's hint, Sugiyama Yuan quickly raised his wooden hammer and struck the wooden plate several times: "Quiet... Gentlemen, please be quiet!"
After everyone calmed down, Sugiyama Gen then asked Konoe Fumima seriously: "Konoe-kun, you said that Nomura Koshizaburo is in contact with Roosevelt and is seeking to change the relationship between the United States and Japan. Are you sure about this?"
Konoe Fumimaro smiled bitterly: "Nothing in this world is 100% perfect. To use China's words, just do your best and obey fate."
"Nonsense!"
Tojo couldn't help it anymore and angrily said: "Did you know that just yesterday, the Chongqing government of China had planned to rebuild the air force with the help of a retired American Air Force colonel named Chennault. Once China regains its air power, it will
The influence of the Empire in Chengda?
The Chinese people's guns are already pointed at our chests, but you are still imagining that Americans can be merciful. Is there anything more ridiculous than this?"
Seeing Tojo Hideki's repeated troubles, no matter how good-tempered Konoe Fumimaro was, he couldn't help but sarcastically said: "Really? But as far as I know, the Empire's Army Air Forces have been in a short period of time recently.
In less than half a year, more than 300 aircraft were lost. Who did this? Could it be that they were shot down by the ghost of China?
Tojo-kun, your computing power still needs to be improved. No wonder your good friend Ishihara Wanji said that you are only at the level of a superior soldier who can manage four machine guns!"
Hearing this, even Hirohito, who was sitting behind the screen, couldn't help laughing, but then he quickly shut his mouth.
Hirohito had to pay attention to his manners because he was the emperor, but other people present had no such concerns and just burst into laughter.
The disagreement between Ishihara Kanji and Tojo Hideki has long been an open secret in the Japanese military circles. In particular, the nickname "Tojo First Class Soldier" given by Ishihara Kanji to Tojo Hideki was even more humiliating to Tojo. However,
This is the first time that I have been called out by others like today.
"Bagaya road!"
Tojo Hideki's face turned purple with anger, and he immediately jumped up and rushed over to punch Konoe Fumima.
Even though Konoe Fumima looked gentle and elegant, he was born in a Japanese aristocracy and had practiced martial arts when he was young. When he saw Tojo Hideki rushing towards him, he showed no sign of weakness. The two of them started fighting each other with punches and kicks.
A good imperial meeting instantly turned into a martial arts arena.