Why was there a sneak attack on Baicheng back then? Isn't it because Baicheng contained the empire's oil, causing a large number of the empire's military weapons to be unable to enter the battlefield in time.
And this was also the reason for the subsequent fight with the North, but in that battle, the empire did not raise its head for a long time.
Just like this time, the cabinet members did not reach a consensus on the issue of attacking the north, and the final decision was left to His Majesty.
His Majesty ordered the attack after listening to the Kwantung Army Command and Tojo's repeated analysis and final consideration.
Even so, he personally took charge and asked the navy to mobilize ships to assist and help the army transport supplies. In the past, the navy would not have paid attention to this matter.
"Yes, the Prime Minister is tempted."
"It's okay to be tempted. After all, this is the material that the empire is most in need of. But I think it's just tempting. If we really want to take those things, our empire doesn't have the ability to do so now."
Ishihara didn't think so.
The relationship between Shancheng and the Empire is that of an enemy, but also a subtle ally. Why didn't he have Xiangdong? The deadly feud between Shancheng and the Empire can now be transformed into a relationship that is both an enemy and a friend for some benefit.
Processing method.
"You don't suggest attacking them either?"
"It's not that we don't recommend it, it's because we don't have the ability. Of course, if we don't go to war in the north, it's not impossible." Shigeru Miyamoto took a sip of wine and then hummed; "It depends.
Will the Prime Minister be willing to give up the north?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? You are here." Ishihara almost hit the guy in front of him to death with his fist.
Doesn’t he know what kind of character the Prime Minister is?
"That would be difficult to handle. Of course, there are other things..."
Before he finished speaking, the butler walked in; "Sir, the Prime Minister's Office called and asked General Ishihara to come over."
"It seems that we can only talk about it tomorrow." Ishihara stood up and pulled on his military uniform; "I guess the Prime Minister is going to have his old habit again."
Miyamoto smiled without saying anything and motioned to the butler to see him off.
Not long after he left, Fujino came in carrying the meat.
Looking at the untouched food on the table, he hummed and asked, "Who's coming?"
"Ishihara, you've left." Miyamoto pointed to the table; "You haven't eaten much yet, so let's make do with it."
It was better to make do than at home. Ono handed the meat to the butler and sat next to Miyamoto.
He has this qualification.
"Your face is full of sunshine, what's wrong? Is your daughter married?" Miyamoto asked, taking a sip of white wine.
Fujino hesitated; "Not really, it's just that my daughter sent me a message saying that she is now a lieutenant colonel."
This is indeed a matter of qualitative celebration, and she is doing things beside Zhou Weiguo. With Zhou Weiguo's ability, no one would dare to touch him even if he is not in the army.
Not to mention the senior generals in the Shancheng Army, they would escort him.
"What is Ishihara doing today?" Fujino asked, tearing off the chicken leg and taking a bite.
Miyamoto cheered; "Yamashiro discovered oil in those three counties, and that old guy Tojo was tempted."
Tempting.
Fujino said: "What if you are tempted? Do you dare to do it? If you dare, you will not go to the navy again and again. I hope they will not kill the returning navy in Yamashiro."
Same reason.
Half an hour later, Ishihara was also talking to Tojo.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I understand your plan. You are doing this in the hope that our empire can obtain more resources, thereby increasing the strength of the empire again."
Tojo nodded; "Yes, they discovered two oil reserves that have been in existence for twenty years. And according to the news, their exploration team has not returned yet. Maybe, they are still looking for it. Maybe, they will still find it."
have."
Ishihara didn't have much at first, but when he heard about so many reserves, he was tempted.
Why has the empire taken so many risks over the years? Isn't it just to obtain more resources for development?
Among them, oil is what the empire needs most.
Although the empire currently has acquired several oil fields in South Asia, its reserves are not very large.
But the problem is, now is not the time.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, there is no problem with the situation now, and we and the North have not yet reached an agreement. If we rashly launch an attack on the mountain city at this moment, we will inevitably encounter their retaliation."
As if this was not enough, he thought for a while and spoke again; "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the Navy told them that it is not nothing, but this is also their hope. In order not to interrupt their hope, you went to Yamamoto again and again.
General, isn't it just to be able to stably attack the north? If we pay attention to these oil fields at this moment, doesn't it mean that what we are doing is different from the navy."
How can the Navy let you go then?
You asked them to let go, but you turned around and beat up Shancheng. With the temper of the navy, they could probably beat you up in the palace.
"Is that all?"
Tojo felt depressed.
"Forget it. It's impossible to calculate. What we have to do is to think clearly about how to meet the interests of us people." Situ put down the tea cup.
Zhou Weiguo had already left. He did not ask for an immediate reply, but asked his group to think about it and discuss it seriously.
The other party is extremely benevolent. Next, it depends on what kind of considerations are here. And Zhou Weiguo also mentioned it. If you have considered it clearly, go and tell him directly, and he will report to the superiors.
After he left, Situ went to find Arthur and Wilder. They all sat together to discuss what to do next.
Originally, everyone had decided to just follow Shancheng with peace of mind from now on.
But now, it's here again. If the conditions are still the same as before, then there is no need to think about it. I will definitely not agree. But now, the conditions have changed.
Yamashiro will not interfere in matters here from now on.
After Situ finished speaking, Huaide expressed doubts that Shancheng would be so good.
Arthur did not express an opinion on this issue. He put forward a weak opinion, that is, forget it, just go with Shancheng in peace.
Situ didn't want Arthur to fail, so he said what he just said.
"Then tell me, what should we do now?" Arthur spread his hands slightly and thought for a moment before adding, "That is in our interests. I personally don't have any big picture in this matter.
, you all know it well, so I listen to you. Whatever you say, we will do it. "