Qingqi Qingyin can completely guess why Chen Mingxiang did this. As a person who has a very good relationship with the Japanese Navy, this guy knows the war situation in the Pacific region well. Mobile version
The Imperial Navy cannot stand up to the U.S. Navy. This is also a fact. The other party's industrial strength is not comparable to that of the Empire. In the Battle of the Gilbert Islands that just ended some time ago, the U.S. Navy actually dispatched nearly thirty aircraft carriers to participate in the battle. This
This is a lineup that the Japanese navy would never dare to imagine. The balance of the war has clearly tilted towards the United States.
It’s not that the Navy is not trying its best. As a high-tech branch, weapons and equipment play a decisive role. The United States is still manufacturing aircraft carriers and fighter jets, and long-range strategic bombers are also beginning to enter the battlefield. Although it does not admit it, sea control and air control are being lost.
, which is also the understanding in many people’s minds.
"Chen Jun, I think your proposal is very strategic. I will seriously negotiate with the cabinet on this matter. In the spring and summer of next year, I will allocate as much of your share as possible to serve as the energy and energy source of the Shanghai stock market in the future."
On the night when Chen Mingxiang arrived in Peiping, in order to celebrate the promotion of Shiozawa Qingxuan to Army Lieutenant General, he specially presented a generous gift. At the same time, he also made his own request, hoping to purchase more coal from the Kailuan Coal Mine and Changlu Salt Field in North China.
and salt, as reserve resources of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
On the one hand, they are worried that maritime transportation will be affected by the war. On the other hand, they are worried that future transportation capabilities will be affected. Chen Mingxiang's own fleet may be requisitioned by the military.
As the horn of the American counterattack sounded, Japan's ship losses were extremely shocking. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable to think of Chen Mingxiang's fleet.
"Before I arrived outside the customs, I heard from the Imperial Navy that the US Navy was taking military action in the direction of Kwajalein Atoll. The next step must be the Mariana Islands. The intention is already obvious. If this place becomes a battlefield, it will be very dangerous.
"Yes." Chen Mingxiang said.
There are no people in high positions who are not smart enough. If you shout to them that the empire will win, it may even arouse resentment. To be honest, you may gain favor. Who wouldn't brag?
Why did Chen Mingxiang mention the Mariana Islands?
This is an extremely strategic military location, located east of the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan and the Philippines, south of the Iwo Jima Islands, and containing islands such as Guam and Saipan.
The Mariana Islands guard the throat of the Central Pacific Waterway, are the hub of maritime traffic between Asia and the Americas, and are the only way for the US military to attack the Japanese mainland and the Far East.
If the Mariana Islands are occupied by the US military, the maritime lifeline between Japan and Southeast Asia will be cut off. Taiwan and the Philippines will also be under direct attack by the US military. What's more serious is that the US Air Force's b-
29 long-range bombers, taking off from Mariana can directly bomb the Japanese mainland!
Such a crucial place was hailed by the Japanese army as the "Breakwater of the Pacific", and the Mariana landing campaign about to be implemented by the US military was also called the Battle of Breaking the Levee!
"The empire is very clear about the intentions of the US military, and also knows that the Mariana Islands are facing an attack by the US military. In the past, the navy was responsible for the defense of this important area. The imperial army troops on the island were very limited, and the navy was in the offensive and defensive battle of the Marshall Islands.
Their performance is so bad that the cabinet and the army cannot trust them."
"The base camp originally planned to transfer the 3rd and 13th Divisions on the Chinese battlefield to the Central Pacific to strengthen the ground forces in the area. However, facing the strategic offensive on the Chinese battlefield, it was impossible to withdraw them. We are currently considering which ones to transfer.
Send troops over." Shiozawa Kiyonori said.
Even the senior officials of the Jinling government are confused about these things. It is estimated that very few people have heard of these place names. Chen Mingxiang was able to react quickly after learning about the war situation and prepare for the future, which naturally won him
appreciate.
At noon the next day, Yoshiko Kawashima came to Chen Mingxiang's home. She came all the way from Jincheng to Peiping after receiving the call.
In fact, she has not been very helpful to Chen Mingxiang, but she has received a lot of benefits. After participating in the salt smuggling, her life has returned to its previous level. Since the God of Wealth is here, of course she has to come and obey his orders.
Yes, she just obeys orders. She understands the huge gap between the two. Even though she was once a "hero" appreciated by Japan, she has expired or been abandoned. If Chen Mingxiang hadn't given her wealth,
It's very difficult to survive on the road.
As her financial resources increased, her sociable skills quickly came into full play. Whether they were senior officials of the Puppet North China Government Affairs Committee or Japanese generals of the North China Front Army, they gradually became her guests, and her network of relationships was quickly established.
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"Mr. Chen, I heard that the relationship between you and the intelligence team of the Mei Agency is very tense. A few days ago, Bei Zeping sent people to secretly search your old house, but they were caught by the gendarmerie.
Kitazawa Ping was also beaten until his face was swollen like a pig's head." Yoshiko Kawashima said with a smile.
"It seems that Miss Kawashima is very well-informed. She was able to know the inside story of the matter so quickly. This also gave me a surprise. My support for you is correct." Chen Mingxiang also smiled.
"My hand hasn't been stretched that long yet. This is the intelligence section chief of the Secret Service Department of the Front Army Headquarters. He said it as a joke when we were having dinner at my house." Kawashima Yoshiko said.
"No matter what channel you get the information from, this is your skill and your own value. So what does Miss Kawashima think of Kitazawa Pira's judgment and analysis?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
The problem between Kitai Zeping and him was because he suspected that he was a latent agent of the Military Command Bureau. In order to consider his next actions in North China, he planned to test Kawashima Yoshiko's mind first.
This female spy who betrayed her country and even her soul is indeed very capable. If we can make use of her strengths and the network she has established in North China, we may have unexpected gains in intelligence, but the prerequisite is that this person is determined to
Don't cross your own bottom line.
"I have always admired Mr. Chen's strategy and communication skills. I have never seen a person like you who can be so successful in the major forces of the Japanese army. People who are good at strategy always take one step at a time and see the next.
Only in this way can you feel at ease.”
"My opinion is that you have no special intentions in interacting with the Military Command Bureau. You are just trying to reserve a way out for yourself. The idiom left by our ancestors is that a cunning rabbit has three holes. If you want to survive, you must maintain your identity and status.
, This is realistic." Yoshiko Kawashima said with a smile.