Due to the unfavorable war situation in the southern Pacific region, the Japanese base camp began to dispatch Kwantung Army troops to garrison in Southeast Asia in an attempt to use defensive tactics to make a final struggle. Chen Mingxiang learned that the Kwantung Army also began to form new units one after another, mainly transportation and aviation units.
"The Military Headquarters and the General Headquarters of the Expeditionary Forces have assigned me the task of purchasing combat supplies. It is said that next year, the base camp plans to launch a large-scale strategic attack on the Kuomintang-controlled area of the Yamacheng Government."
"The subordinate units of the entire dispatched army also include the North China Front Army in the North China region. This time, most of the mobile forces will be mobilized to participate in the war. Your Kwantung Army will also support the battlefield in Guanhai, right?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
He was not worried that his questions would make the generals of the Kwantung Army feel that military intelligence had been leaked, because Huatong Trading Company was also part of this strategic offensive plan. In other words, he also wanted to provide services for the Japanese war and had the authority in advance.
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"You are right. The base camp does have such a combat plan. It is currently in the discussion stage and needs to be submitted to His Majesty the Emperor for approval. However, this matter has become a foregone conclusion. Under the instructions of Chief of Staff Hideki Tojo, the Army Staff Headquarters
The Minister of Operations came to Xinjing a few days ago and discussed with General Umezu Yoshijiro the matter of deploying troops to the pass."
"In order to strengthen the offensive power of the dispatched troops, the base camp decided that the 27th Division of the Kwantung Army General Headquarters stationed in Jinzhou will be transferred to the Kwantung to participate in the war. At the same time, three brigades of field artillery and one brigade of field anti-aircraft artillery will be transferred
, a brigade of heavy artillery, a regiment of mountain artillery, a regiment of tanks, and multiple brigades of baggage and transport arms."
"The meaning of the military headquarters is that in the future, a large number of Kwantung Army troops will be gradually transferred to Southeast Asia or the mainland to participate in operations. Before the transfer, the Kwantung Army Headquarters must ensure that the combat materials of the transferred troops are sufficient and intact.
combat effectiveness." Colonel Takeda Isao said.
The number of people in one division plus two regiments will reach 30,000. There are also multiple artillery brigades and an unknown number of logistics support troops. The total number will be nearly 40,000. It seems that the Japanese military department is not prepared for next year's war.
The plan was taken very seriously, and in order to ensure the completion of the combat objectives, the most elite Kwantung Army was not hesitated to be used.
The Kwantung Army is not like a dispatched force within the Pass. It has been in a state of combat for a long time. It has been commanding the puppet regime of Manchukuo and frantically plundering resources outside the Pass. It is also preparing for the Soviet Union's attack, so it is in the stage of recuperating.
Once the battle ahead goes unfavorably, the base camp will naturally use this general army, which is similar to a strategic reserve force, to provide support. It also hopes to use the pride of this Imperial Army to restore the situation of defeat.
With just these words from Takeda Isao, Chen Mingxiang's purpose of making a special trip to Xinjing to give gifts was successfully achieved, just to hear this content.
He already knew that the strategic offensive plan for the Kuomintang-controlled areas was currently in the implementation stage, otherwise the troops supported by the Kwantung Army would not have been finalized.
Things seemed to be going very smoothly, but this was an effect achieved only through long-term contact and Chen Mingxiang's special status.
If you try it as an ordinary person with connections, even if you hold gold and US dollars, Isao Takeda will never reveal military secrets. Just kidding, would the confidentiality of the Japanese army be so low?
"Chen Jun is a good friend of the Japanese Empire and also a good friend of mine. You two have to take good care of him. This is your mission. Do you understand?" Takeshi Furuno, who was a little unsteady when walking, said to Akiko Takada and Mitsuko Takada.
said.
"Please rest assured, General, we will definitely take good care of Mr. Chen." Although Takada Akiko was trembling in her heart, she still bowed respectfully and said.
The meal lasted until late at night. Several Japanese generals who had received red envelopes and gold bars took turns competing with Chen Mingxiang for wine. Although the alcohol content of sake was not high, drinking too much would still make you drunk.
Although Chen Mingxiang didn't know much about the Puppet Manchukuo and things outside the Pass, he knew about things inside the Pass, such as the process of the 11th Army's attack on Wuling, some actions of the gendarmerie and intelligence agencies, especially the poisoning of Li Shiqun.
Another example was the reason for Wang Jingwei's surgery this time, etc. The generals of the Kwantung Army were also fascinated by what he heard.
"New Year's Day will be in a few days, which is also a very important holiday in Japan. As for me, this time I brought you two sets of French cosmetics and two imported leather jackets from Shanghai. They are considered New Year's gifts for you.
An international metropolis like Shanghai also offers relatively high-end luxury goods.”
"Akiko, this is a red envelope of 5,000 yen. Each of you will take 1,000 yen, and the rest will be used by your family for the New Year. These two gold bars are given to you by me alone. Thank you for taking care of me, and thank you also
Watch this Xinjing residence for me." Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
When he got up in the morning, the two sisters cooked rice porridge and bought hot buns for him. Seeing that the house was cleaned very neatly, he felt very satisfied. Japanese women are still very diligent.
"Sir, this is too much. You usually give me such a high salary. We can't ask for your money anymore." Akiko Takada was startled.
What is the concept of five thousand yen? It is equal to two years' salary of a Japanese major, and also equal to two years' salary of a Japanese military police lieutenant-level officer. It is indeed quite astonishing.
Speaking of how the two sisters feel about their current life, they feel like they are in paradise. They have a high-end house as their residence, their work is as easy as it gets, and they also receive very high salaries. Those friends and fellow villagers in Xinjing are very grateful to them.
Their eyes were red with envy of their good fortune.
"I'm going to Bingcheng later. After I finish my business, I'll fly directly to Peking from there. I don't know when I'll come next time. You two sisters can just pay two salaries. It doesn't matter to me."
"As I said, if you have any difficulties, go to the Xinjing branch for help. I will say hello to them. It's not that I don't want to give you more money or materials, but I am considering your own safety." Chen Mingxiang said.
It is probably rare to see a host like Chen Mingxiang. They came to Xinjing to stay for only one night, but they gave so much money in vain. From then on, the house was at their disposal.
But they didn't understand in their hearts that this was an attitude released by Chen Mingxiang towards the Japanese army. As the saying goes, details determine success or failure. His "high look" at the Japanese also proves from the side that he is a "loyal follower" of Japan.
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Chen Mingxiang will not do those meaningless things. He is always careful and vigilant to minimize suspicion from Japan. In order to make his work go smoothly, he has spent millions of dollars, but he still lacks these three walnuts and two dates?
