The great joy was real, because a good news came from the Kwantung Army.
As a result, within five hours, a telegram of apology came.
It was from Umezu Yoshijiro.
Yunyun said that he was not suitable to serve as the commander of the Kwantung Army again. He took full responsibility for this failure.
Emperor Showa just wanted to beat people.
I'm so angry that I want to hit someone!
Why don't you send me the battle reports from the front lines without reviewing them clearly? Send them to you!
Tojo Hideki was also speechless. He never thought that Umezu Yoshijiro would make such a mistake. You know, among them, Umezu Yoshijiro was a dull man, famous for being able to do things but talk little.
But against the independent division, they still suffered such a defeat.
Coupled with the Battle of Guadalcanal, they have withdrawn across the board.
In the Pacific, their last bit of advantage was gone.
The situation in Japan is very critical now!
Not only Tojo Hideki knew it, but Emperor Showa also knew it!
They are in urgent need of a big victory to inspire them! To boost their morale!
Emperor Showa looked at Tojo Hideki with a sullen face, "Tojo-kun, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Tojo Hideki lowered his head and spoke in a low voice, "Your Majesty, since we have allowed our people to welcome the 'victorious return' of the Imperial Navy before, this time we can also allow our people to welcome the 'victorious' Kanto
The army cheers!"
Emperor Showa's face turned red!
cheat!
Hide it!
This is deceiving the people!
Emperor Showa didn't want to do this!
What he wants is real victory!
"Your Majesty, the Kwantung Army actually won a great victory! That's right! In fact, the battle that took place a few hours ago was a different battle! Even the combat troops have changed!" Tojo Hideki suddenly said loudly, "
We can publicize this great victory! Tell the people that our Kwantung Army is still very strong! But in the face of enemies several times our own, we are still broken for our country!"
"In this way, the morale of the people will be aroused! Only then will our Empire of Japan be able to continue! Your Majesty!" Tojo Hideki continued.
Emperor Showa closed his eyes. He felt that in the eyes of various countries, even in the eyes of Germany and Italy, he was just a clown who couldn't stand on the stage, right? Because other people's victory was a real victory, and his own victory
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"Then let's do it! Since the navy has no advantage, it will defend all parts of Southeast Asia! Then defend it for me! Do you understand? Just rest and recuperate! Let the empire recover! The empire still has the ability to fight again!"
"Hi!" Hideki Tojo responded. As of now, they have no other choice! They can only recuperate temporarily! Guard all the places that can be held, obtain all the resources that can be obtained, and speed up their recovery!
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"The empire has won another war!" A Japanese citizen read the newspaper and listened to the radio in his ear, and smiled, "It's a pity that I still have to walk to work."
"It'll be great if we can win the battle! It's worthy of our frugality!" An old man nodded with satisfaction, "I hope the battle will be over soon, and then Hao Er can come back."
"Yeah, I'm also wondering when my Kimura will come back." An older woman next to her said, "Otherwise, there will always be no man at home, which is not good."
"Yes, yes! I really hope the war will end soon!"
"Life will definitely get better!"
"Um!"
The people in Kyoto kept talking, and their eyes were full of hope. What they knew was that the soldiers of the empire were fighting against all odds, and maybe before long, they would all be able to own large tracts of land and a lot of wealth.
At that time, they can live their old age peacefully and drive slaves.
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Kyoto, Takeshita family.
Takeshita Jun's father read the newspaper, listened to the radio, and frowned.
He knew what Takeshita Jun wanted to do, and as a father, he naturally wanted to support Takeshita Jun.
The daily broadcasts in Kyoto are about where the battle was won and how many Chinese troops were killed. But if this was really the case, Takeshita Jun would not have to go to China as an envoy!
As a father, he knew very well that when Takeshita Shunji went to China, the bottom line given by senior officials was that as long as the Chinese government recognized the legitimacy of Manchukuo, troops in other parts of China could be withdrawn.
If the situation is great, why would such a condition be raised?
Anyone with a little bit of intelligence can figure it out.
However, he also knew that many of these newspapers and radio broadcasts were just to fool the people at the bottom.
Narrowing his eyes, he called someone over.
"Master?"
"Well, contact people in China and find out the actual situation of this victory."
"Hi!"
In the early years, as Japan's power continued to develop in China, many Japanese expatriates and businessmen from other countries came to China to make money. Of course, many people also made good money.
The Takeshita family is one of them.
But in recent years, the situation has gotten worse.
But the Takeshita family has a profound background, so they don't care.
In addition, the domestic economy has been in recession in recent years. As the head of the Takeshita family, Takeshita Jun's father knows very well what Japan will end up with.
Shaking his head, he put down the newspaper and looked east.
His son is in the east.
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Takeshita Shun once again received a telegram from the base camp urging him to facilitate peace talks, but peace talks are not so easy!
Another victory of the Independent Division and the battle damage ratio have long been published in major newspapers in China.
The Chinese people were rejoicing. Logically speaking, Takeshita Jun should also be happy, but after all, those who died were all his compatriots. Takeshita Jun still couldn't bear it. But reason told him that the Kwantung Army was going to be defeated!
Japan cannot continue like this!
This war should have stopped long ago!
After packing his things, Takeshita Jun looked in the mirror and said, "Jiro, let's go."
"Hi!"
Today, he was going to meet with the Commander-in-Chief of China, and it was still about peace talks. He knew that going by himself was just a formality, because the Commander-in-Chief still would not agree.
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"Takeshita-kun, are you here?" Chairman Chiang Kai-shek was in a good mood. He also had a copy of the battle report of the Independent Division. Since the Kwantung Army could not find the north, he was happy. Moreover, seeing that Takeshita Jun was in a bad mood, he
I'm even happier. This can be regarded as a little fun.
"I have met your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief." Takeshita Jun nodded.
"sit."
"Thank you."
"Takeshita-kun came here today for peace talks?" Chairman Chiang asked with a smile.
"Yes. China and Japan are separated by a strip of water. They have had friendly relations in history. Therefore, I feel that China and Japan still have a chance now." Takeshita Jun continued to laugh. He also said this kind of beautiful scene.
A lot.
"The Independent Division defeated the Kwantung Army again."
Takeshita Jun's expression remained unchanged and he was still smiling.
