When the news spread that the independent division had captured Chengde, it once again caused an uproar.
Where is Chengde?
Chengde, Hebei Province, is the gateway to the Japanese puppet Manchukuo! Does this mean that the independent division is about to march to the three eastern provinces?
Ten years of decline.
It has almost become the private territory of the Japanese army! It has become a springboard for the Japanese army to attack Chinese territory!
Basically, China's military forces have no way to operate in the three eastern provinces.
However, when the battle damage ratio was announced, most people were silent for a moment.
In everyone's understanding, the independent division has always been able to defeat more with less. Except for the last battle in Xuzhou, there are not many battles with such a loss ratio.
In this way, the people also know that it is definitely not a simple matter to take back the three northeastern provinces.
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Japan, Imperial Palace.
"Tojo-kun, have we given too much confidence in the Kwantung Army?" Emperor Showa said calmly, frowned, and dropped the telegram in his hand, "Can we not even defend the land of Manchukuo?
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"Your Majesty." Tojo Hideki exhaled, "Although the Independent Division captured Chengde, there is no way for the Independent Division to use troops again in the short term. In other words, although we lost Chengde, we still have no
We are far behind! In terms of battle losses, they are basically the same!"
"Baga! It's basically even! We are the defensive side! You tell me, the defensive side and the attacking side have equal battle losses, who is stronger and who is weaker!" Emperor Showa cursed, continuous defeats on the Pacific battlefield, and on the Chinese battlefield
, even the independent division in Manchukuo has begun to have ideas! Not to mention, the heavily deployed defense line was actually taken down by the independent division! This made him angry, "Is Umezu Yoshijiro just eating free food? Ah? Before that
He also swore to me that nothing would happen to Manchukuo! Now!"
Tojo Hideki also sighed. Some of the Kwantung Army's forces were transferred to the Pacific battlefield, so the independent division seized this opportunity. If he were Zhou Weiguo, he would also seize this opportunity, "Your Majesty, no matter what, the defense line has been
Lost it, the warriors also retreated. Moreover, the independent division has no way to send troops again in a short period of time. What's more, the empire is currently fighting on multiple fronts and relies heavily on Manchukuo and Southeast Asia for supplies. Please calm down, Your Majesty.
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Emperor Showa closed his eyes, then clasped his hands and exhaled, "I know, but I am still a little angry in my heart."
"Your Majesty, the situation of the empire is not very good now." Tojo Hideki began to persuade, "China... has held back too many of the empire's troops! I feel that the mission that I asked Takeshita-kun to carry out previously,
You can start over."
"You mean..."
"Hey! Most of the empire's troops are still in China! Although the empire occupies most of the land in China, many troops still require the empire to supply military supplies and cannot be self-sufficient!"
"Yaruka! Tojo-kun, don't let me hear such words again! It's easy to withdraw, but it will be difficult to capture it again, you know?"
"Hi!"
"As for military supplies, the empire can still last for a while! Your mission is to defeat the United States as soon as possible!"
Tojo Hideki was silent, yes, if they can solve the threat from the United States, then there won't be much trouble on the Chinese battlefield! But, is the United States really that easy to solve? If they attack China, they will be done.
You’ve almost lost yourself! Add the United States! Their navy has already lost money and I don’t know where it is!
But, they still have to fight.
Because, if we don’t fight, there will be an abyss ahead!
Only by continuing can there be a glimmer of hope.
"Tojo-kun, I know that the road ahead will be difficult."
Looking at the silent Tojo Hideki, Emperor Showa felt uncomfortable. How did he get here after so many days and nights? He always hoped that his troops would win the battle! He hoped that good news would be sent back!
But the reality was the opposite of what he hoped.
He doesn't want to give up.
He hopes to be like Emperor Meiji!
Bring a grand era to the Japanese people!
"But, there is no way for the Empire to give up! You know that!"
Tojo Hideki nodded, and when he spoke again, his eyes were clear and firm, "Your Majesty is right, but Takeshita-kun's plan will still go ahead! At least, we have to delay time and let China,
Don’t start a war easily!”
"That's the truth!"
"As for the confrontation with the United States on the Pacific battlefield, the warriors on the front line will definitely do their best!"
"Yeah, please!"
The monarch and his ministers once again strengthened their confidence.
If Zhou Weiguo were here, he would have to applaud them. He was a little touched by the mutual support.
In Chongqing, when Takeshita Jun received the order, he was stunned and tried to delay it?
"Little Lord?"
"Well, please help me make an appointment with the person in charge of diplomacy from the National Government tomorrow."
"Hi!"
Takeshita Jun exhaled, knowing that it was Zhou Weiguo's actions that frightened the Japanese military leaders. He shook his head helplessly. He didn't know how long this kind of tug of war would last, but he knew that as long as this war did not end, he would not be able to achieve it.
one's own ideals.
However, he still has to carry out the orders of the monarch and the military. Such orders do not violate his principles.
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"Mr. Cheskovsky, you know that our two countries have signed a non-aggression treaty." Umezu Yoshijiro smiled, picked up the teacup in front of him, and looked at the blond ambassador in front of him.
"good."
"In other words, the people of Japan and the Soviet Union are friendly."
"Your Excellency, Commander, is right."
"Now, Manchukuo is attacked by the China Independent Division." Umezu Yoshijiro curled his lips, "The loss is not small, and China and the Soviet Union have always been in contact, so I hope that your country can put pressure on China.
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"Putting pressure on them to return the land they acquired?"
"If that's the case, that's the best!" Umezu Yoshijiro smiled.
"Your Excellency, Commander, are you kidding me?" the Soviet ambassador smiled, put down his cup nonchalantly, and looked at Yoshijiro Umezu.
"I'm not joking, Mr. Cheskovsky should know very well, and I think your country doesn't want to have another enemy!" Umezu Yoshijiro said with a smile.
"Of course I don't hope that we are friendly. Our treaty has only been signed for one year! Has Mr. Umezu forgotten?"
"No, no, no, how could it be? It's just that I'm encountering some difficulties now, and I just want your country to help me mediate."
"Mediation?"
"good."
"If it's just mediation, I will respond to the domestic response, but as to whether it can happen or not, I don't have the final say."
"Of course. I will not force this point, Mr. Ambassador. In fact, our Empire of Japan has always been sincere in peace and has sent our Lieutenant General Takeshita Shun to negotiate peace with the Chinese government. However, the independent division is really
