Umezu Yoshijiro nodded. Iimura Rui was right. The situation in Japan is very bad now. If the independent division makes more efforts and China and their Japanese army have a decisive battle, both sides will suffer. "So, the empire needs time to buffer."
, and this buffer time depends on how long we can mediate it."
"Coupled with the previous alliance with Germany, the empire can only continue to advance by grabbing more resources and not be defeated. Otherwise..." Iimura Rang was helpless, why did the good situation change? It became so difficult?
"Mediation must continue." Umezu Yoshijiro sighed. "If the empire wants the interests of Southeast Asia, it must wait until Germany and Britain, France and other countries completely conflict. Now, although several countries have declared war, there has been no large-scale conflict.
, so we have to wait. In China, the empire has already acquired most of the rich provinces. If it can hold them, there is no need to fight with the Chinese army."
"But, the independent division is here. If there is no independent division, everything will be much easier to handle." Iimura Rang said, "Since the emergence of the independent division, the Imperial Army has suffered many defeats, and whether it is His Majesty the Emperor or several
The generals or front army commanders all planned to deal with Zhou Weiguo privately, but they failed."
"I know this. For example, His Majesty the Emperor is willing to recommend Zhou Weiguo to be the president of China, so that the current leaders of China will be suspicious of the independent division. It is very wise for the Chinese people to fight among themselves."
"Weren't they all successful? If you study the ancient history of China carefully, you will find that China is a very peculiar country. When there is external pressure, no matter how internal conflicts there are, they will unite together. But once the external pressure is reduced or unable to form a
Threats, then their internal conflicts will intensify. The previous defeat of the Kuomintang army against the Communist army was a good proof."
"Despite this, it will not have any impact on the Independent Division. Unless everyone in China can attack the Independent Division, how are you going to use this so-called internal fighting to get rid of the Independent Division?" Umezu Yoshijiro asked rhetorically.
Iimura Rang was silent for a moment, "People always think of solutions, but for now, we still have to let the independent division accept mediation."
Umezu Meijiro nodded, "Here comes someone."
"Hi!"
"Tell Inoue and Nakajima that no matter what the conditions proposed by the independent division, we can agree to it for the time being, even if he wants these places, but let them gain as much benefit as possible for the empire. Also, we must
These prisoners must be handed over to the independent division."
"Hi!"
Zhou Weiguo didn't know what the Kwantung Army was thinking. They were now actively discussing a fight. Where should they fight?
Peiping, also known as Beijing, was the ancient capital of several dynasties. Yan during the Warring States Period, Former Yan during the Five Dynasties, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all successively established their capitals in Beijing. Therefore, Beijing is a city with great historical value.
During the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Yongle moved the capital to Beijing, and Emperor Chongzhen finally hanged himself. People called it, 'The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country.' Throughout history, since the Song Dynasty, only the Ming Dynasty has been a steadfast force.
bone.
As for the subsequent Qing Dynasty, the events of the past hundred years have probably ruined all the reputation built during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods. Therefore, it is best to have a peaceful handover if Peiping cannot be conquered. There are many things in it that are too precious. Although many of them have been destroyed by Japan long ago.
People have damaged it, but as a Chinese, we still have to try our best to preserve it.
"In that case, let's attack Baoding." Zhou Weiguo said, ending everyone's controversy, "While we send troops to attack Baoding, let Shandong attack the Hengshui area at the same time. If we win them all, then we and Shanxi will really fight.
There is not much distance left. By then, if we cooperate with Shanxi's troops, I am afraid we will be able to succeed in one fell swoop."
"That's what the master said." Everyone nodded and agreed. In this way, we will be much closer to achieving the original strategic goal.
"In that case, I will arrange the task."
"yes!"
"Victory, at 5 o'clock in the morning the day after tomorrow, that is, May 2, you will lead the ninth brigade from Cangzhou to attack Hengshui in conjunction with the troops from Dezhou."
"yes!"
"Murong, take the tenth brigade and send troops directly from Cangzhou to Baoding!"
"yes!"
"Wushang, you lead the 11th Brigade and send troops directly from Tianjin to Baoding!"
"yes!"
"Old Chen, you lead the 12th Brigade, cooperate with Wu Shang from the right, and send troops to Baoding!"
"yes!"
"Wang Chao, Zhang Feng! You two will take the tank brigade and artillery brigade to cooperate with the above-mentioned troops!"
"yes!"
"Okay, let's all go back and prepare as soon as possible. Remember, the news is kept secret for the time being! Don't let the Japanese find out!"
"yes!"
After arranging all these, Zhou Weiguo nodded with satisfaction. This time, the Japanese would probably not be able to survive without fighting or mediating.
To be honest, it wasn't that Zhou Weiguo was stingy and refused to pay his share of the medicine, but the Japanese's requirement was 100,000 shares per month, which was 1.2 million that year, which was a terrifying amount.
It's not that Zhou Weiguo doesn't want to take back these places peacefully, but these places were captured by the Japanese. Since they want to take them back, they can't redeem them with anything. Otherwise, what's the difference between them and a defeated country? Since they want to take them back, then they must do so in a dignified way.
Use guns and cannons to drive the devils out and beat them to the ground! It is only right to let the devils return the things willingly. If they really exchange things for things, other countries will definitely feel that China is weak and can be bullied. From time to time
If you step on it, it will be very troublesome.
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On May 1, Zhou Weiguo originally wanted to inspect the fortifications outside Tianjin. As a result, people from the Mediation Association were invited to mediate again. So Zhou Weiguo once again met two Japanese negotiators.
"I've already said that if you want something, our independent division really doesn't want to give you a dime!" Zhou Weiguo said helplessly to several people, "I would rather use guns and cannons to take them back!"
"Mr. Zhou is joking." Nakajima smiled, "China and Japan have been friendly neighbors throughout the ages. Although there were some minor frictions before, the historical origins between you and me are there, and you and I
China is the two most powerful countries in Asia. In fact, we need to work together to create the future of Asia."
Zhou Weiguo was surprised and didn't understand what the Japanese wanted to do. "It's interesting, let's continue."
"Hi." Nakajima nodded, "After I returned yesterday, I explained the situation in front of the commander. Therefore, the commander lowered his request again. We, the Imperial Japanese Army, are really sincere in mediating with your army."
"explain."
"Hi! That's it. If Mr. Zhou wants to Baoding, it's not impossible for Peking and other areas to do so." Nakajima said, "Yesterday's three conditions can still be exchanged for these cities, but if Mr. Zhou really doesn't want to come up with it, there is another way.
, in order to show sincerity and establish *****, we, the Empire of Japan, can return part of your territory unconditionally."