Chapter 171: The Eve of Pearl Harbor
A military conference chaired by Hideki Tojo, Edo, and Tojo is underway.
In addition to the five cabinet ministers, there were also Ishihara Kanir who had just returned from the three eastern provinces of China and Nagano, the Minister of Military Order, who had just returned from the three eastern provinces of China. It can be said that it represents the highest-level meeting in Japan's military and political circles.
"You guys, it has been the third year since the war. Our army has occupied many areas such as northern China, Manchuria, Mongolia, and Goryeo. However, the iron hoof that the empire advanced south in China was blocked by the biggest confidant of Wu Siren. As the front line was lengthened, we not only did not get the desired result, but Britain, the United States and other countries took advantage of the situation and robbed the front line. The supply on the front line began to become difficult, and we had less oil and rubber in stock.
"About the next combat policy and offensive route of the empire after this military meeting, His Majesty the Emperor does not want to intervene too much, but hopes that we can set a bottom line for advancing, that is, what purpose we achieve, we can shrink the defense line. Otherwise, if we expand in a purposeless manner, the empire's national strength will sooner or later be dragged down by uncontrollable wars!"
Prime Minister Hideki Tojo sat in the presidency with a very serious expression.
As the newly-in-command Japanese ruler, Tojo Hideki has great ambitions. He hopes to build Japan into the world's number one military power during his administration.
In Japan, everyone is now crazy. The dividends brought by the war have made the pace of aggression in this country kidnapped by everyone and cannot stop at all.
Previously, there were anti-war voices in Japan. However, with the victory of the Japanese army on the battlefield, the Japanese citizens have reached a peak of fanaticism. Anyone who quit the war easily will be regarded as a traitor and will be punished by heaven. Many Japanese politicians who wrote articles in newspapers called for the current war to be calmly viewed, were robbed by Japanese mobs, and many were assassinated by **** brainwashed fanatics.
Originally, after Japan formed an alliance with Germany and Italy, it also wanted to seek support from Britain and the United States for its war with China.
However, the previous item of Japan was the lackeys that Britain, the United States and other countries supported the fight against polar bears. How could they allow Japan to become bigger and break away from control? Moreover, the rise of Japan has posed a threat to the US imperial examination. From its own interests, Hawkstone will definitely not allow Japan to occupy China.
With the recent state visit by US Secretary of State Corder Hull to China, as well as the war threats and economic sanctions issued by the US government to Japan, the Japanese government and the people of Japan felt great pressure and indignation, which is also an important reason for Hideki Tojo to hold this military meeting.
Another reason is that Yamamoto Iroku proposed to plan to use the aircraft carrier formation to carry out a lightning raid on Pearl Harbor, solving the problem once and for all, and truly establishing Japan's hegemony in the Pacific region attracted Hideki Tojo.
However, Ishihara Kanir, who likes to face Tojo Hideki, had a solemn look on his face, and stood up and asked loudly: "Are you going to irritate a giant beast? Before you can solve this powerful enemy in China, you will have to decide the outcome of the US imperial victory! Have you considered the consequences of fighting on two fronts? I solemnly remind everyone, if we are fighting fiercely with China, the huge American fleet suddenly enters the empire's land and threatens the safety of His Majesty the Emperor and the empire, what should we do?"
"We cannot live in peace in the rogue country that only lies on the empire and sucks blood and takes advantage of the fire." Hideki Tojo said angrily: "And the loyal citizens and Jewish friends overseas of the empire have clearly discovered the information of all the U.S. military bases and naval fleets in the Pacific. The giant ships and aircraft carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy will instantly destroy these bases and warships. Therefore, it is better to fight with the U.S., we should take the initiative before and take the initiative!"
In fact, what Hideki Tojo said about the loyal Japanese and Jewish friends from Japan were almost all the staff members of the Wu family mobilized by Wu Siren. Wu Siren hopes to make the US emperor suffer greater losses and completely fall into the quagmire of war.
"If this war with the United States and the United States starts, if the war requires 10,000 yuan, the United Kingdom and the United States actually have 1 million yuan, while the Empire only has 1,000 yuan. This difference can only be compensated by strategy, and cannot be compensated by the slogan of "turning impossible into possibility". In terms of strategy, in addition to finding the enemy's weaknesses, we must also recognize the advantages of the conditions, tactics, warriors, specific weapons and other means of war. Only by relying on these advantages can the enemy's weaknesses be expanded. Therefore, I sincerely suggest that after the first phase of the combat plan is completed, it is best to negotiate with the United States to promote peace by war. Otherwise, the next phase of the war plan must include the necessary means and methods to increase the production of weapons and their possibilities, otherwise the empire will never be restored!"
Hideki Tojo said angrily: "Enough, Ishihara, I believe that the empire will definitely defeat Miyako. I think you should go home and reflect. Since the empire started the battle against China, you have lost the courage of a soldier. You are always worried that the empire will fail and that you are no longer a qualified Japanese soldier."
Ishihara shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No matter how you view me here, I hope you will think twice before you can do it. The strong American Empire is far from challenging the empire. The American Empire's factories, prosperous economy, huge territory, and continuous resources are all incomparable to the empire. If you can avoid war with it, you should do your best to avoid it. Furthermore, we would better reach a reconciliation with the Yama Castle Takashi and give the empire a chance to get rid of war and recuperate, so that the empire will be invincible!"
"Enough, take Ishihara Kar down immediately. The Empire doesn't need such a rude guy."
With the voice of Tojo Hideki, a pair of military police who had already guarded outside the door rushed in and escorted Ishihara Kanir out of the conference room without saying a word.
It can only be said that the truth is always in the hands of a few people.
After Ishihara Kanir was taken away, Hideki Tojo said excitedly: "Finally, let Yamamoto introduce his great combat vision!"
At this time, Wu Siren, who was far away in Luoyi, was commanding the Wu family's actions remotely through telegrams.
Lan Yanzhi, who received a telegram in Los Angeles, asked Wu Yuanliang: "Father, I silently said that we should start all our factories in the Americas. What do you think?"
Chapter completed!