Although he did not say that Japan would be defeated in the future, according to common sense, as the Chief of General Staff of the Expedition Force and Lieutenant General of the Japanese Army, Matsui Tataro should not say such a thing.
But the fact is that the top generals of the Japanese army are not fools. They have their own judgments about the war situation. In other words, fools also understand that the US military may pay a heavy price in the future, but Japan will indeed lose this war.
Ishihara Kanji once persuaded Koiso Kuniaki to give up the fight and exchange the existing capital for some better conditions. The United States was not willing to lose too much, but for the so-called "results" of giving up the war, the base camp
He didn't adopt it, like a red-eyed gambler.
The Mariana Islands fell, and the U.S. military was not far away from Japan. In order to cope with such a tense situation, Japan put forward the slogan of total war, and established the "Supreme War Guidance Conference" integrating the base camp and the government on August 4.
"As the highest decision-making body for war, its members are composed of six people: the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister of the Navy, the Chief of Staff and the Chief of Military Order.
On the same day, an order of the National Armed Forces was announced to conduct bamboo gun training in order to fight the U.S. military on the mainland. Schoolchildren in large and medium-sized cities were evacuated collectively to mountainous areas and rural areas.
On August 23, Japan promulgated the "Apprenticeship Diligence Order", which stipulates that all young people must participate in the production of weapons in military factories and the construction of defense projects on the Pacific coast, otherwise they will be punished.
The reason why Matsui Tataro looks at Chen Mingxiang in a different light is because Chen Mingxiang's Huatong Trading Company has made a great contribution to the logistics and military supplies of the Japanese army. At its peak, it accounted for 30% of the total foreign supplies in Shanghai.
share.
Although Chen Mingxiang only played a role as a bridge between the Japanese army and the Military Command Bureau, basically doing transshipment and earning the price difference, his contribution cannot be denied. It is not just a random person who can get the full cooperation of the Military Command Bureau.
In addition, Chen Mingxiang has always been very respectful to him and never forgets to give him a piece of mind during the holidays. Matsui Tataro also feels that he should give a proper reminder. After all, if the war is lost, Japan will not be able to keep these friends.
There is no guarantee!
"Your Excellency, General, thank you for your special care for me. I will always be grateful for it, but I think things have not reached this level. The empire still occupies the entire Southeast Asia and most of China, and the army of millions of troops still
Have the ability to fight."
"As long as the lines of communication are opened, the French Indochina and India-Burma regions can still be in the hands of the enemy. Although the US military has broken the absolute defense circle, the local power is very strong. Perhaps the US military's own casualties exceed its capacity. The empire
There will be a chance of improvement then," Chen Mingxiang said.
What could he say? As long as Japan has not declared defeat, or the war has not been completely over, he must show his confidence in Japan at any time. This is his instinct as a strategic agent.
When he says things like this now, he no longer has any mental barriers. It's all to perform the mission!
"The Empire has ordered Army General Yamashita Tombumi to form the 14th Front Army in the Philippines. The 35th Army has six infantry divisions and three mixed brigades. The 41st Army has six infantry divisions.
A mixed brigade and a tank division hope to use the Philippine defense line to block the US military's attack on the mainland, and hope to bring good news." Matsui Tataro said.
After capturing the Mariana Islands, regarding the next operational plan, Admiral Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, suggested attacking Taiwan Island to block the Japanese army in the Philippines, so that the Allies could control the links between Japan and South Asia.
sea route, cutting off Japan's connection with its troops stationed in South Asia.
General MacArthur, the commander-in-chief of the Pacific Theater, advocated that the U.S. military should land in the Philippines. This country is also located on Japan's lifeline. Due to political considerations, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chose to support MacArthur's proposal.
"Secretary Mo, it seems that the water and soil in Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, are more nurturing than Shanghai. It has only been a few days since we last seen, and it is becoming more and more beautiful. It really makes my heart beat!" Chen Mingxiang said with a smile.
At around ten o'clock the next morning, Chen Mingxiang called Chen Gongbo and told him that he had come to Jinling, and Chen Gongbo asked him to go directly to No. 64, Beiping Road.
Waiting in front of the door was Mo Guokang, Chen Gongbo's personal secretary and lover. The security around this residence was tight, and he could not come in or out at will without Mo Guokang's leadership.
"You know how to lie to women by saying nice things. I heard that the two sisters of the He family were so fascinated by you that they didn't even come to Jinling. Now you are here to lie to me. Women will believe it!" Mo
Guo Kang also said with a smile.
Such useless words should not be taken seriously when spoken or heard. Under the leadership of Mo Guokang, Chen Mingxiang arrived at Residence No. 64. Chen Gongbo was already drinking tea in the living room and waiting for him, holding a book in his hand.
Thread bound book.
"The dean is very elegant. When he is not at work, he has a beautiful woman like Secretary Mo by his side at home, with a cup of tea and a book. His life is very free and easy!" Chen Mingxiang said after sitting down.
"Oh, you're so cool. I have no choice but to do it. The Dispatch Army Headquarters and the Mei Agency are chasing me for food and supplies every day, especially Shibayama Kenshiro. They seem to be crazy these days. I'm too lazy.
Pay attention to him!" Chen Gongbo said.
The Japanese army implemented a strategy of supporting war with war. In addition to weapons and equipment, all living supplies for the dispatched troops had to be obtained locally from the occupied areas. Naturally, the Central China region had to look to the Wang Puppet Government to take care of it.
It is also reasonable for the General Headquarters of the Dispatch Army and the Mei Agency to find Chen Gongbo. Who asked you to take over all the positions of Wang Jingwei and are you the current top leader of Wang Jingwei's puppet government?
But the current situation leaves Chen Gongbo with no choice but to find excuses to hide. Food shortages are happening all over Central China, especially in big cities like Shanghai and Jinling. The finances are all dependent on the issuance of China Reserve Bonds. Even if he can
Once we get some supplies, we have to make a living, right?
It’s not like the Japanese army didn’t know what was going on in Central China, but they didn’t have a solution themselves. They could only force him to find a way. The purpose of the Mei Agency was to put more pressure on Chen Gongbo, and they could always gain something. If you can get something, it’s worth it!
As for Chen Gongbo, he is holding on to the idea of "paying less is better", dragging him like squeezing out toothpaste. He is only in an agency position now and has not yet become a full-time employee!
"Shibayama Kenshiro, you don't have to worry. He will return to Japan at the end of the month. It is said that he will serve as the deputy minister of the Ministry of War. The new agency chief is Lieutenant General Yazaki Kanju. The Ume Agency was transferred from the Governor's Office in Port City. These two should
