Before the spring of 1942, the relatively stable Chinese battlefield, the international war situation actually underwent the change that made the Shancheng government the most happy.

First in December 1941, with the Japanese winning streaks in Southeast Asia, the Japanese Empire, whose desires were growing, could no longer suppress its ambitions for the entire Pacific Ocean. The United States, which has strong naval and industrial strength, was the roadblock for their hope to dominate the Pacific Ocean.

Although it has been evaluated by Japan's domestically and is believed that the United States' industrial productivity is dozens of times that of Japan and is not of the same magnitude at all, the United States also has extremely obvious shortcomings.

First of all, the army, because the United States is located in North America, bordering the sea on both sides, with the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean as a natural barrier for it, far away from the political vortex of Europe, and is in a corner, and there are no opponents that threaten it nearby, so there were not many American troops at that time.

At this time, the US Army was terrible in terms of military strength. It only had 4 infantry divisions and 1 tank division, with a number of only 100,000 people and a tank number of only more than 300. At this level, even if you come to China, you can be rubbed by the poor and backward Chinese army on the ground.

In contrast, Japan has more than 100 divisions at this time, and its total active force is more than 20 times that of the United States. Many of them have experienced wars. Let’s not talk about the ever-winning division! It’s like crushing a cowboy of 100,000 American countries with a handful.

In terms of the navy, although the Americans had the second most powerful navy in the world at that time, with a warship tonnage of 1.43 million tons and 8 aircraft carriers, the United States also had to take into account both the European and Indian Oceans. The only ones that could be used to deal with Japan were the Pacific Fleet, while the US Pacific Fleet in 1941 had only three aircraft carriers.

Before the outbreak of World War II, the Japanese Navy had a total of 6 main heavy aircraft carriers. These six aircraft carriers were Akagi, Kaga, Aolong, Feilong, Shochi and Ruizhu. Because Japan has always focused on aircraft carrier research and development, Japanese aircraft carriers were significantly better than American aircraft carriers in terms of quality in the early stages of World War II.

Especially the Xianghe and Ruihe, the full load displacement of this type of aircraft carrier exceeded 33,000 tons, making it one of the best-performing aircraft carriers in the world at that time.

With a high-power engine with 160,000 horsepower, the Xianghe-class aircraft carrier has a higher speed, can exceed 34 knots, and can also carry 80 carrier-based aircraft.

The navy and army armies have thousands of fighter jets, and the sea, land and air have achieved a comprehensive crush on the Americans. It would be strange if the Japanese, who are extremely bet-in-arms, do not choose to bet on their national destiny at this time.

But the arrogant Americans would not think so. In the eyes of Americans, both China and Japan are extremely backward in the East. Whether it is South Asia, East Asia or Southeast Asia, they are places where they gain wealth.

Especially after World War I, the United States, which made a fortune by buying arms, did not even take it seriously among European countries, let alone these lower civilizations from the East?

Even Tang Dao warned General Stilwell through Laura in the second half of 1941, especially in November, to warn them to be careful of the crazy Japanese.

Admiral Kimmel, then commander of the US Pacific Fleet, listened carefully to the intelligence Stilwell obtained from China, reported the situation to the senior management of the USS Mercedes' Army, and made certain arrangements, including sending the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier battle group to the Weike Island area, increasing the number of troops garrisons for the Weike Island area, and sending the USS Lexington aircraft carrier battle group to the Midway area to transport a sufficient number of bombers and ammunition, and temporarily adding shore turrets and anti-aircraft artillery at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base...

But these are not enough to stop the already crazy Japan, nor are they enough to make up for the attacks of the Japanese Navy, which has almost put in all its efforts in six aircraft carriers and 350 bombers.

The radio wave of "Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!" arrived as scheduled over the Pacific Ocean on December 7, 1941. The Japanese Navy fleet, which spanned 3,500 nautical miles, taught the arrogant American cowboy a lesson with the flames that soared into the sky.

The Japanese won a huge victory in this attack, sinking 19 warships of the US Pacific Fleet and severely hurting 20 ships, destroying and injuring more than 300 American fighter jets at the cost of losing one cruiser and 100 aircraft.

This is the result of the Americans being alert. It is not that the 10 temporary turrets built on the shore were desperately fired, but the final result could only be 0 to 40 in the time and space.

But there are still great hidden dangers behind Japan's huge victory, and the three aircraft carriers of the US Pacific Fleet's combat core are still intact.

This is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that an oil depot with 4.5 million tons of heavy oil located near the port is intact.

All of this is thanks to the Japanese Navy. After completing the first two waves of attacks, the third wave of attacks from the targeted dock and oil depot was ready, but it was suddenly stopped before the operation.

Tadaichi Nakamoto, the commander of the Japanese assault fleet, was too cautious in this battle. He was always worried about the sudden "disappearance" of the US aircraft carrier. He believed that the Imperial Navy had won a comprehensive victory, but its position had been exposed and was easily subjected to retaliatory blows from the US aircraft carriers and submarines, so there was no need to take greater risks to expand the victory.

This seemingly foolproof move when it is better, but future war history researchers believe that Japan missed an excellent opportunity. They had the possibility of winning this war by more than 50%.

The Japanese army only had to blow up the huge oil depot of 4.5 million tons to completely turn Pearl Harbor into scorched earth. At that time, the Mid-American army would have to retreat to San Diego, 3,500 kilometers away, and lose the initiative in the Pacific battlefield. At that time, there was no naval force in the vast Pacific Ocean that could match the Japanese Navy.

If this happens, China will no longer be able to obtain military aid from the United States. The Japanese who obtain rich minerals and materials from Southeast Asia can first invest all their efforts to solve the Chinese battlefield, and then use China's vast land as a logistics base to compete with the Americans.

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But in the long timeline of history, there has never been such a saying, let alone people who are deeply in the torrent of that era and cannot see the future clearly, even Tang Dao, who has worked against the long river of time, has tried his best in this world, but has only changed the fate of the few people around him. Has it never changed the so-called general trend at all?

It doesn't matter whether the Japanese are celebrating victory. What's important is that when we learn that Japan and the United States officially declared war, the top leaders of the Yama Castle were filled with joy.

Although the condolences sent to the US President are still heartbroken.

The Americans were forced to participate in the war in person, which means that they could obtain more military aid as allies. As for whether to pay or how much money it was, it didn't matter. Only the winners were eligible to consider the debt issue.

That person was definitely a good player in politics. After the Japanese army ignited the war in the Pacific, he ordered each theater to launch an attack on December 9 to restrain the Japanese army and support friendly forces.

The 4th War Zone was ordered to attack the Japanese army in Yangcheng and support the battle of the Imperial Army in Hong Kong; the 5th, 6th and 66th armies gathered from Guangxi and Sichuan to Yunnan respectively, preparing to enter Myanmar to directly assist the Imperial Army in the battle.

In order to support the operations of its 23rd Army and the Southern Army, the 11th Army of the Japanese army restrained the Chinese army from advancing to Guangdong Province, and decided to launch another attack on the south of the Yangtze River.

Therefore, the third battle in Tanzhou began.

The 11th Army invested more than 100,000 people and fought a month with the 300,000 army in the 9th War Zone led by General Xue.

"Whether I can do the work with the Military Commission and the Executive Yuan depends on the outcome of this Tanzhou Battle! If you win, everything will be easy to say; if you lose, it will be hard to say. Once Tanzhou loses, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan and other southwest major areas are all located under the threat of Japanese troops. My First War Zone and the Fifth War Zone are also extremely dangerous."

When Tang Dao and General Jiang sat in the office to discuss disaster relief, General Jiang also fully expressed his concern for the Battle of Tanzhou, which was almost over.

"Although Chief Xue is unique, he is good at managing the army and is very knowledgeable about the Tianfu tactics. Anan Wei is not his opponent." Tang Dao said decisively.

Anan Wei was the commander of the 11th Army three months ago. His predecessor Yokoyama Yuki was originally thought of by the Japanese base camp because of the defeat in the Battle of Shipai. When the "Eagle Special Attack Team" carefully organized and planned by the General Staff Headquarters and the Dispatch Army Headquarters were wiped out, and Tanabe Moriwu and others were assassinated by the Chinese in Jiangxia City. Yokoyama Yuki, the highest Japanese military commander in Jiangxia, could only take the blame.

There are also many bad people inside the Japanese Army base camp. Yokoyama, who was transferred, did not return to China, but went to the Expeditionary Army Command to defeat the Death Deego Moribu, and became the deputy chief of staff of the Expedition Army. He was honored as the commander of the former 11th Army to be the chief of staff of the major general. This is definitely a relegation.

However, Yokoyama Yong, who had always been arrogant, actually took office obediently, which made the Japanese base camp look at him with admiration.

Perhaps only Tang Dao knew that this old guy was not a good thing. Hengshan Yong, who led his troops to fight the 9th War Zone twice in Tanzhou, ended in failure, knew the ability of the general surnamed Xue best. He was waiting for a chance to make a comeback.

If the Japanese side chooses to fight Tanzhou again and fails, it may be when he is re-activated.

The third battle in Tanzhou is destined to end with the Japanese failure.

"You are quite confident in Commander Xue, but you have to be cautious when you are a maverick evaluation. If I help you spread it, Commander Xue is not Commander Li!" The general surnamed Jiang, who was in a good mood, couldn't help but tease Tang Dao.

"Sir, most of the capable people are people with personality, especially in this chaotic world. If there are no special personalities, how can they shock those arrogant soldiers and generals from all the hills!" Tang Dao said seriously.

"Oh?" The general surnamed Jiang looked out the window thoughtfully, but stopped talking.

He understood that Tang Dao was persuading him that there were many troops under the First War Zone. There were a few generals who even relied on his own as the direct line, but he was obscene to disobeying the military orders of the War Zone Command.

He, the newly arrived war zone commander, was not a deaf person. How could he never hear of the infamous reputation of the 13th Army stationed in western Henan?

But if he wants to make up his mind or report his evil deeds to the person, he is most likely unwilling to believe it, and even chooses to put it aside because of his outstanding performance on the battlefield two years ago. Then his position will be very embarrassing.

After all, compared to the emperor's disciple, who is known as the Five Tiger General under his seat, he is actually not as close as others imagined, and he still knows it very well.

Seeing this person responding silently, Tang Dao could only sigh helplessly in his heart.

To be honest, the commander boss did not have a high evaluation in historical records. He was corruption-like, especially gambling. When he was the commander of the division in 1930, he lost a military salary of an infantry division overnight in March. On the battlefield, he was an internalist in civil war and an amateur in foreign wars. The great defeat of Henan Province in time and space was inseparable from his poor command.

But at least this time, he did intend to solve the problem of the disaster in Henan Province that was about to come, and even made a statement to Tang Dao that if the worst step is really reached, the first war zone can take out some military rations to relieve the victims.

Tang Dao remembered it very clearly that in the time and space, when the Japanese army conquered Henan Province and occupied Zhengcheng, there were still 1 million bags of flour in the grain warehouse of the First War Zone, which was enough for the 200,000 troops in the First War Zone to eat for a year.

In the blink of an eye, it was the New Year. Five million kilograms of grain arrived. In addition, the General Jiang took out another 1 million kilograms of military rations from the warehouse to provide relief to the victims of the 20 counties affected.

However, this time, it is not purely free relief, but is sold to the victims at a price lower than half of the current market price. The recycled money is brought by Tang Dao and the merchant group will purchase grain in Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, and then transport it to Henan Province for reserves to deal with what Tang Dao said, which will be a second drought or even a locust plague in the coming year.

Except for the soldiers and businessmen who followed Tang Dao, most people think that the disaster may ease in spring. The serious disaster that Tang Dao mentioned is only possible, not inevitable. Only Tang Dao knows that this is a historical necessity.

Starting from early February, counties began to release warehouses and sell grain!

Under Tang Dao's suggestion, each county's grain sales site had an inspection team sent by the First War Zone Command. If someone found that he had bought the grain at a low price, or someone dared to take out the mixed food with inferior items as good ones, he would immediately take it to Zhengcheng. If he had money, he would pay 100,000 yuan to atone for his sins. If he had money, he would be executed in the spring of Jingzhe.

Moreover, before the inspection team led by the Army captain level set out for the training, Tang Dao had already clearly informed everyone that there were undercover personnel after the inspection team. If the members of the inspection team dared to collude with local officials and businessmen, the merchants could spend money to rescue disasters. Those who are soldiers could have to engage in accordance with the military laws of the wartime.

Perhaps the inspectors could just say this, but the reputation of the Tang regiment starving thousands of Japanese soldiers to death in the Battle of Shipai has long been spread to major war zones. Even the Japanese hated him to the core but had no choice but to do anything to him. Isn’t it easy to kill these big-headed soldiers?

However, human greed is really terrible.

Tang Dao, who was appointed by the Military Commission and held the command of the commander of the First War Zone, had already made such harsh words. In the face of huge interests, there was still someone who was making trouble.

Tang Dao also knew that it would be difficult to save the 30 million victims by his own efforts. Even if there are tens of millions of kilograms of grain stored in Zishan, even if it takes time and effort, it will only be temporarily alleviated for the disaster that will sweep the entire Henan Province.

Therefore, while selling grain to the victims at a low price and recycling money before purchasing grain for a virtuous cycle, Tang Dao persuaded Laura and asked her to personally take the Western reporters' group in the mountain city to Zhengcheng on a US military transport plane.

Then he sent a special person to accompany these reporters who received red envelopes with a "sense of justice" to visit the lives of the people in the worst-hit counties.

The common people who have not queued up to buy food will not be said. There are often only leaves and bark in the pot, and the skin and bones are no longer described as hunger. Almost every household has elderly people and children who have starved to death, so I really can't bear to read it.

Those who have lost their money and bought some food have also had a simple meal because the superiors said that there will be even greater drought this year and there will even be locust plagues.

The genes for being prepared for danger in times of peace have long been engraved in the genes of the Chinese. The bark gnocchi soup made of grinding the bark into powder and mixed with two taels of flour and boiled in water is often the most normal meal for a family.

There are new graves all over the countryside, and even a sparrow cannot be seen in the sky. It is like a wandering ghost searching for any man and woman who can get food in the wilderness. The Chinese bowl is so clear that it can almost reflect a clear human face. I don’t know how many Chinese people’s hearts are hit hard.

Until the 29th day of the 11th lunar month, each county reported data on the low-priced disaster relief grains that were basically sold out.

A few people who really have no purchasing ability will be signed by the local village chief, security chief, and third-level village chief. After the inspection team leader personally reviews, they will distribute 50 kilograms of rice and flour per person, and mix some miscellaneous grains and wild vegetables, so there will be no problem to deal with it for half a year.

Under such a policy, it is basically possible to ensure that every household has food, at least there is a bite of food to eat before spring plowing.

New Year's Eve is the day that Chinese people value the most.

On this day, no matter how poor you are, you have to take out the food you can get from the family and sit together to celebrate the New Year together.

It was still snowing that day. Tang Dao, who had not returned home due to work, accompanied Laura, two Chinese and American journalists, led by the village chief, and randomly chose to step into the door of a family.

Tang Dao's trip was either an inspection or a condolence, or accompaniment to the Chinese and foreign journalists he invited to see what happened after the distributing disaster relief food.

The ability to see the victims with a smile satisfies the humanitarian concepts of the Western world and also reassures people from all walks of life in the mountain city.

Because the shocked Western journalists spared no effort to report, Shancheng launched a disaster relief fundraising a week ago. People from all walks of life in Shancheng, including ordinary people, raised nearly 40 million French currency in just two days.

This general named Jiang was so happy that Tang Dao must accompany these Chinese and foreign journalists, especially after the disaster relief, not only should he see the misery of the past, but he should also see that he could maintain a life of food and clothing after the disaster relief.

After all, this is also his political achievement.

But the first one I entered surprised Tang Dao, Laura and two reporters!
Chapter completed!