In the chaotic Imperial Palace, Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, who is also the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Army, directly reported to the cabinet members and Emperor Hirohito in the main hall the current difficulties facing the Japanese government...
"Your Majesty, the latest battle report just sent by the Governor-General of North Korea shows that in less than two days, the total number of troops lost by our North Korean garrison has exceeded 100,000, and the loss of North Korea's land area has also exceeded one-third. If it were not for Northeast China
The field army's attack speed is too fast, which puts too much pressure on their logistics. China's unstoppable offensive force may not stop its progress."
"In response to the increasingly bad situation in North Korea, I have ordered the North Korean garrison to block the Chinese army's offensive at all costs. At the same time, I have ordered the 100,000 recruits just recruited by the military to rush to the Korean battlefield as soon as possible to save our Korean garrison.
The defeat of the army, thereby preserving the last resource location of our Japanese Empire..."
After listening to Tojo Hideki's answer, all the cabinet members, including Emperor Hirohito, couldn't help showing a deep bitter look on their faces. A few years ago, the Chinese government was still allowed to be manipulated by itself. At this moment,
I have the ability to step on my own head, and I have done it...
However, as members of the cabinet, they also know very well that based on Japan's current situation, the Korean battlefield must not fail, and the Korean land that continuously replenishes Japan with various resources must not be lost.
Otherwise, the coal and iron ore that are urgently needed in various factories in the empire will be exhausted. By then, not only the entire Japanese industrial system will be starved of food, but even the millions of imperial troops on the Pacific battlefield will be depleted.
, will also lose combat supplies as a result, and ultimately end up with a failed outcome of running out of ammunition and food.
Thinking of the pros and cons, Emperor Hirohito's face was instantly shrouded in majesty, and he said to Tojo Hideki: "Tojo-kun, you are doing the right thing. For the long-term military destiny of the empire, no matter what,
No matter what, we cannot abandon North Korea..."
However, what Emperor Hirohito did not expect was that his appreciation did not cause any reaction from Tojo Hideki in front of him. When the eyes of all the cabinet focused on him again, they were silent for a full minute.
Tojo Hideki, after letting out a long sigh, spoke again.
"Your Majesty, I have another important matter that I need to report to you..."
"Nani...Aside from the military situation in Korea, what other major events...could it be that something happened on the Pacific battlefield? Please tell me what it is..." Seeing Tojo Hideki's unusual expression, Emperor Hirohito
His face tightened, as if he realized something, and he quickly asked.
"No, Your Majesty, you misunderstood. It's not the Pacific battlefield, but the rebels in the country..." Facing the anxious Emperor Hirohito, Tojo Hideki quickly corrected him.
"How is it possible for domestic rebels... As far as I know, these rebels have been eliminated one after another under the encirclement and suppression of government troops in various places more than half a month ago... Half a month has passed, and these rebels should have disappeared.
What else can happen?" Emperor Hirohito said with a puzzled look.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me... I am guilty..."
"Tojo-kun, I forgive you. If you have anything to say, please tell me. What happened?" Emperor Hirohito seemed to have realized something. He suppressed the anger in his heart and asked directly.
"Half a month ago, the rebels operating in the country had indeed disappeared. However, I don't know why, for what reason, these rebels suddenly resurrected overnight and swept across the country. In less than half a month,
, the total number of rebels active in various places reaches 10,000."
"Just two days ago, in a new round of siege and suppression organized by the General Staff Headquarters, a total of 50,000 government troops failed again and returned at a cost of 20,000 government troops. As for the rebels, during this siege and suppression,
Not only did they not suffer any losses, but due to the capture of a large number of government officers and soldiers, the total military strength directly increased to 25,000 people..."
"Twenty-five thousand rebels, Baga, what do the government troops do for food? Fifty thousand regular troops can't even take down ten thousand rebels, and they suffer heavy losses... Tojo-kun, this is simply my emperor*
The military is a shame. Those officers who have neglected their duties must be handed over to the Military Justice Bureau for severe punishment. The reputation of our imperial military is destroyed in the hands of these people..." Emperor Hirohito clenched his fists because of anger. It is rare to see him
The main hall got angry and ordered Hideki Tojo in front of him with a murderous look on his face.
"Ha Yi, Your Majesty is wise. I have issued strict orders to send the relevant officers to the Military Justice Department for punishment. Please calm down, Your Majesty..." Tojo Hideki said in time, trying to calm Emperor Hirohito's anger...
"Calm down your anger. Calm down your anger all the time. When there are powerful enemies outside and internal strife inside, how can you calm down your anger and how can you rest assured... Tojo Hideki, you are the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Empire of Japan. For the Empire,
What are you going to do about this dilemma?" After hearing this answer that he was almost tired of hearing, Emperor Hirohito asked directly with an angry face, waiting for the answer of the old man Tojo Hideki.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we must solve foreign enemies and internal strife at the same time..." Tojo Hideki replied with a gloomy look.
"Solving it at the same time is a good idea, but do we have that many troops?" Emperor Hirohito, who also had a certain understanding of the domestic situation, asked directly with a sneer.
"Your Majesty is wise, we do not have so many troops. Therefore, the old minister has already made his own decisions and issued orders to the military headquarters to continue recruiting troops. While continuously transporting troops and equipment to the Pacific battlefield, we should provide as strong a force as possible to the North Korean garrison.
Powerful reinforcements repelled the offensive of the Chinese Army."
"As for the rebels operating in the country, I believe that with their development and growth, the government troops with low combat effectiveness are no longer their opponents. Therefore, I plan to deploy two divisions from the only remaining field troops in the country.
Destroy them in one fell swoop so that the Empire of Japan can better concentrate its limited national power in the coming time and overcome the current difficulties..." In response to Emperor Hirohito's sneer, Tojo Hideki directly expressed his thoughts...
"The field troops of the two divisions... But have you ever thought about the fact that the only dozen or so field divisions left in the country are all stationed along the coastal defense lines to guard against possible sneak attacks by the enemy. Once two divisions are rashly deployed,
Regiment, our impregnable coastal defense line will have many loopholes..." Emperor Hirohito's frown did not relax at all, and he continued to ask.
"Your Majesty is wise, but I think that with the current naval strength of the Chinese Navy, there is no ability to cross the East China Sea and directly attack the mainland of the Japanese Empire. As for the Allied Forces that are enemies of the Japanese Empire, they are not as good as ours.
Like the Japanese Empire, it has been completely trapped in the Pacific battlefield, with no time at all, and no ability to mobilize troops to attack the mainland of the Japanese Empire..." Tojo Hideki directly said the excuse he had already thought of, and continued to speak.
"What's more important is that although the rebels showed strong fighting power in front of the government troops, once they face my elite field troops, they will only be destroyed. Therefore, the veteran can be sure that the two elite troops of the empire will
A field division can annihilate all these rebels in only half a month at most..."
"So, the two field divisions we mobilized from the coastal defense line only need to leave their respective defense areas for half a month before they can return to their own defense lines... I also believe that within half a month, the Chinese *** team and the alliance will
The military forces have no chance to launch an attack on our Japanese homeland..."
"Hey, Tojo-kun is right. I also believe in the combat effectiveness of the empire's elite field divisions. Half a month is enough to eliminate more than 20,000 rebels... Everyone, do you have any differences with Tojo-kun's proposal?
Thoughts..." Emperor Hirohito finally showed a rare smile and asked the other cabinets in the hall.
Since Tojo Hideki concurrently served as the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Army as Prime Minister, almost all the military and political power of the Japanese government fell into his hands. Faced with the proposal of such a powerful figure, even if they had different ideas, these cabinet members
I will only keep them in my heart...
As soon as Emperor Hirohito finished speaking, the echoes and approvals of several other cabinet ministers rang out in the hall.
"Very good..." Emperor Hirohito nodded with satisfaction.
Immediately, he once again turned his attention to Tojo Hideki, the only one he relied on, and continued to ask: "In that case, Tojo-kun, this matter has been decided... In addition, the field divisions stationed in the country
That’s all. I don’t know which two field divisions you plan to dispatch to participate in the war..."
"Your Majesty, because the most elite Guards Division of our Empire of Japan is stationed in Tokyo, there is absolutely no problem in terms of safety. Therefore, I plan to mobilize two field divisions stationed south of Tokyo and set off immediately for the battlefield.
...." Tojo Hideki replied.
"A Guards Division can indeed maintain the security of the entire Tokyo. Tojo-kun, you go ahead and do it, I support you..." Emperor Hirohito nodded appreciatively and ordered directly.
"Ha Yi, thank you for your support, Your Majesty. I promise to live up to your high expectations and save the Empire of Japan from crisis..." Tojo Hideki, while moved by Emperor Hirohito's trust, once again spoke confidently and promised
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