.The information that Zhongyuan Ruoyi was about to fly to Manila was reported to Li Yanfei's request to launch an assassination operation in Central China, and was also placed on the table of Cheng Jiaji.

The reason why Cheng Jiaji was hesitant was hesitant, but he could not even fight the heroic romantic sentiment that allowed his respected old opponent to win the glory of the battlefield. Let's put it this way, if there was the god-given opportunity of talking in person at Qinjiang Floating Bridge back then, Cheng Jiaji would definitely send a team of dead soldiers to set up a decisive battle on the bridge deck.

Personal praise and criticism can be ignored, but realistic considerations cannot be ignored at all.

Should I approve Li Yanfei's plan? Not to mention the sharp increase in the alert level in the Japanese occupied areas after the incident, how much negative impact would it have on the fully launched flower picking operation. Even the chance of success is also small. How strict the guards of a Japanese lieutenant general in the war zone are, this time it is not as good as those in Qinzhou. There were both Japanese opening doors and thieves from several domestic political forces working together behind. It is extremely likely that they can't eat mutton and make them feel sexy!

But if you don't go to the wrong peak, the rules of the Central Plains will always be a variable for the entire Philippines war situation. Besides, although the Japanese commander of the Philippine Front, Shigetoku Kuroda, is also a long-time general in the army, his talent is more suitable to preside over the plunder of strategic materials. Therefore, Tokyo has long been the intention of making a general in the battle. If the Central Plains has a secret order of the base camp, he is obviously the chief of staff and is actually the commander, the battle will be doubled.

The problem that had troubled Cheng Jiaji for a long time was only exchanged for Qian Shen's place.

"Are the Americans who are going to bleed and fight desperately on the Philippine Islands, more Japanese or more Chinese?"

"The weaker the Japanese army's resistance, will it be more beneficial to our army?"

"For China, is it better to end the war faster or slower?"

The first problem is obvious. The total number of Japanese troops stationed in the Philippine Islands is 500,000. The US military is preparing to invest in ground combat troops. There are also as many as 280,000. Even if the Japanese Peace Army officers and soldiers who were explicitly expelled from Tokyo and the thousands of supplementary soldiers transferred from Yueyang (searched from the officers and soldiers who were eliminated from the early stage). The 48th Army's own strength is only 110,000.

Cheng Jiaji could not think of the answer to the second question. As a guest army who was sent to others, if you want to get more, you can only rely on your brilliant achievements. But if the US military can really sweep the Philippine Islands step by step according to the plan, the Forty-Eighth Group Army would have to follow the US military's butt and drink some soup.

The meaning of the last question is the most complicated. From the moment, the war will end sooner, the better. But from the perspective of the long-term interests of the Chinese nation, it seems that this is not entirely true. (Read piaotian.cn) After all, this war that Japan is bound to be defeated will last one more day, and the damage to the Japanese nation's vitality will be restored. After the war, Japan will have to spend more effort. Of course, the delay of the war will also bring suffering to the Chinese people, but the Japanese army will eventually fight on both sides. The wheels of the war are closer to their homeland. Although this exchange is still unequal, it is much more cost-effective than before, and it will become more cost-effective.

"Brother Wei Li. I can save the first two meanings, and I agree with the rejection of the suggestion of assassination in the Central Plains. But this last one is really too important, I am afraid it is not what you and I can prepare for! Please be careful with your words!" After counting, Cheng Jiaji had inexplicably devoted himself to this magnificent era. There were six or seven years of time. Although he had been in charge of military wars for many years, and had indirectly influenced the decisions of the country's major plans, he could make every decision in the face of this one.

With the huge proposition of life and death of millions of compatriots, he was still guilty and timid. This also shows that Cheng Jiaji, who grew up in a chaotic world with human life like grass, could not do it myself, so he would not care about his flood. Then again, if Cheng Jiaji had the heroic posture, the dangers of mountains and rivers, and had long experienced human favors and a big shot like a gaze, how could he let him live happily until today?

Qian Shen looked dissatisfied with Cheng Jiaji's solemn warning!

"However, Brother Wei Li, if the US side puts all our troops into island-by-island attacks at the beginning of the war, what if it's going to do?" Cheng Jiaji, who finally calmed down, then asked. Cheng Jiaji's worries were not an unreasonable worry. The Americans tried every means to bring the Chinese army to this Pacific battlefield. Why did it come? Isn't it just to reduce the casualties of the US military!

Before, the US side could not understand the bottom of this Chinese army, for fear of rebelling against the US military; secondly, the area of ​​the islands in Mariana was not limited; so it only required that the Forty-Eighth Army send one to participate in the war. However, this time the Philippine Islands that the Allied forces were going to attack were wide enough to accommodate millions of troops. In this way, General Doug, who has always praised the use of Asians to fight Asians, would not want to make the Forty-Eighth Army, whose combat effectiveness has been proven to act as a thankless front-lift, then he would not be Doug.

Qian Shen sneered and replied, "Junzu is joking! In terms of the strength of the ship, the cannons have been behind in the past two or three hundred years. However, this plotting for friendly forces is the unique skill of our Chinese army. Their attainments are not something that can be achieved by a group of overseas Chinese who have climbed down from the trees.

Although Cheng Jiaji was full of worries, he was almost amused by Qian Shen. Yes! Not to mention that the Americans have only been established for two hundred years, they have tied all the ethnic groups in Europe together. In this regard, they are definitely not a match for the Chinese! If anyone doesn’t believe it, then let him go and read the Twenty-Four Histories of the Glorious Splendid. More than half of the content on it is related to fighting in the nest!

Unfortunately, Cheng Jiaji's guess was hit. His old rival, Nakabara, was really taking over the military power of the Japanese Philippines... What was even more unfavorable to the Allied forces was that the visionary Nakabara, was transferred back to the local area by the Japanese military headquarters for two years, and then studied the amphibious landing tactics of the US military for two years.

At dusk on August 26th. Malagannan Guan by the Pashi River in Malani City.

This granite building surrounded by lush tropical plants has not been the official residence of the Philippines' governor since the last century. Since the Philippines was gloriously independent under the custody of the US military in 1935, it has become the presidential palace of the Philippine Republic. After the Japanese occupied this country, the Japanese were still located here in the Supreme Center of the Philippines.

The cruel fact that the soldiers were invading the border did not weaken the interest of Japanese colonial officials in their entertainment and banquets. Instead, they realized that their dreams were not long and they fell into a state of madness.

The current grand carnival that is so extravagant that the European royal family, which is famous for its luxury, is proof of its stunning grand carnival.

Of course, there will always be people who want to struggle to die. At least in the small reception room on the third floor, there are three extremely high-ranking hard-working members who are arguing about a major strategic issue.

"Zhongyuan Jun, you are sure that the enemy will land on Leyte Island!" The old man with two symmetrical beards and burly beards was wearing the regular clothes of a Japanese general, but the hexagonal gold medal he wore on his chest showed that he had a higher identity than the general. Because it was a marshal's seal.

"Your Excellency, no one can be sure what will happen before the war begins." Because he had a Rendan beard, he was less out of touch. He had a more steady and steady tone, and he was very hard: "But if my judgment leads to a major military mistake, I am willing to apologize for death!"

General Kuroda Shigeto, who was sitting aside, quickly stood up and bowed: "Now the time comes, the official is willing to die with the Lord of the Nakabara!"

Behind them are the commander of the Philippine Front, who is the background of the Army veterans and the Young Staff, and the chief of staff, who is united in heart and virtue, can defeat the former commander of the North China Expeditionary Army and the current commander of the Japanese Southern Army (equivalent to the Front Army Group), the Army Marshal Shouichi Teraunuchi, and the Earl of the Army.

As we all know, before Nakabara Ruo took office, Shizuichi Teraunuchi and Shigetoku Kuroda had a different opinion on whether the Allied forces would attack Luzon or Leyte. What the Earl of Teraunuchi insisted was that the Allied forces would attack Luzon first.

The sixty-five-year-old marshal was thinking for a while and said to Zhongyuan in a cross-examination tone: "Zhongyuan, tell me your reasons."

"The main bodies of the Philippine Islands are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from north to south, and Lyte Island is located between the Visayas and Mindanao, and its geographical location is very important. After the enemy captured Lyte Island, it is not only convenient to go south and north, but also to use many large airports on the island to accelerate its pace of seizing air supremacy...!"

The Marshal of the Temple impatiently snatched the topic and said, "Zakayuan Jun! The important geographical location and excellent air force base are not enough. Luzon Island, as the political and economic center of the Philippines, has another political significance. Let me tell you why you think that the enemy will not directly attack Luzon and attack Leight? Besides, starting from Leight, it means that the enemy is fighting with me on islands. This battle has long been abandoned by the enemy?"

Listening to the doubts of the marshal in the temple, General Kuroda, who had become the logistics manager in essence, was sweating for Nakabara. The reason why he spent so much time still could not convince the marshal was that he could not refute these words.

"Your Excellency, you only have one answer to these questions. The US general is timid!" Zhongyuan Gui raised his head and replied.

This time, even Kuroda was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

The Pacific War has entered its fourth year. After repeated defeats, the Japanese army has long since put down its contempt for the American army. Especially today, when the national defense circle designated by the Japanese cabinet during the war has collapsed completely, although the tune of the Japanese propaganda agency has been higher than that of the day, the fear of the enemy and the timidity of the war within the Japanese army is also increasing day by day. At this time, American soldiers are as timid as rats, and even the most fanatical non-commissioned officers will not believe it, let alone the senior generals with clever ears and eyes.

"Zhongyuan Jun, please continue talking." After all, the old Guanda Temple was calmer.

"If it weren't for fear, why would the enemy attack the Philippines? According to the principle of island-hopping tactics, even if they do not use the Ogasawara Islands as a springboard and land on our country, they should skip the Philippines to attack Taiwan." Zhongyuan Ruoyi said with a slight rumor: "According to the analysis of the officials, the main reasons why the US military dare not attack Taiwan should be as follows. First, because our great Japanese has operated in Taiwan for 40 or 50 years, and the assimilation work is almost completed, the US side is afraid that it will not receive support from the local people. Second, although the US military has won a series of island battles in recent years, it has not attacked large islands with hundreds of thousands of our troops stationed. The US military is already lacking confidence. In addition, we must be wary of the multi-faceted attacks of our strength by the aviation force, so we dare not attack Taiwan rashly. And the second reason is also reasonable when it comes to Luzon."

"Kun Nakabara, if you increase troops to Leyte Island, can you defeat the invading enemy forces with the navy?" Teraunuchi Hoshi said nothing about Luzon, which made people feel that this former Army Minister was almost convinced by the eloquence of the Central Plains.

"Marson of the Terainaka, whether to participate in the war with the existing power of the Imperial Navy or not will be of much significance to the Battle of the Philippines. Even the seemingly powerful aviation will soon be defeated and defeated by the US Air Force, which is becoming stronger and stronger. Of course, this cannot be blamed for the incompetence of the navy and the aviation army! The gap between Japan and the United States in terms of comprehensive national strength, especially in industry, is really too big. Therefore, in the future, all military dispatches of our front army must be based on independent combat with ground troops." Kuoyi Nakabara concluded with a wry smile: "But no matter how hard we try, from the perspective of modern warfare, it is simply an impossible task to defend isolated islands without air and sea control!"

After the conclusion of Nakabara, two heart-wrenching sighs immediately sounded in the reception room. The sad sighs were naturally infected by boundless depression. They all believed that they were people with special responsibilities to the country and disdained themselves.

Fortunately, the Central Plains had not finished speaking: "The Philippines is destined to be unable to defend itself. Then the standard for measuring the success or failure of this battle will automatically be the sacrifice of all the soldiers of our front army. Can it be exchanged for a large number of casualties of the US army? If the US army can fall to 100,000 to 150,000 people, it will greatly strengthen the weight of Japan's decent withdrawal from the war! To achieve this goal, it is necessary to get Leite Island. Yes! The first place for the enemy to take action must be Leite Island! Let's start fighting with all our might until the entire front army fights out!" Speaking of the word "Foot", the tone of Central Plains actually has a faint sound of gold and stone.

This sentence was like a shot to strengthen the heart, which made the heart that had just died of the Temple and Kuroda suddenly come alive again. Yes! At this point in the war, it is probably Japan's best choice to be able to withdraw from the war while retaining some overseas colonies.

"I have reported the plan to concentrate troops on the decisive battle with the Allies on Luzon Island. But you also have the right to express your opinions to the wartime cabinet!" Teraunuchi, who had returned to normal in an instant, said with a stern face: "There is a bit of peace for two noble officials. No matter what Tokyo's reply, the Southern General Army will try its best to send more combat troops to your front army. At the same time, I, an old man, will also give you sufficient battlefield autonomy, and there will always be times when you are not subject to military orders outside!"

It was clear that the old count had already admitted defeat, but Zhongyuan Guiyi, who was unable to stand it, smiled sincerely.

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