Take Taobao to fight against Japan

Imperial Palace of the Emperor of Japan.

After the important ministers were seated, Hirohito frowned and said, "Iida Shojiro and Terauchi Toshiichi repeatedly asked for the transfer of 20 Kwantung Army to the Burmese battlefield, but Ishihara Wanji insisted that the empire expand the size of the Kwantung Army to 150 million, and then send troops. Attacking the Soviet Union is the most sensible choice for the empire.

Hyakutake Haruki and Yamamoto 56 also jointly requested to immediately mobilize 100 million troops to land on the North American continent to carry out a substantial blow to the United States, so as to achieve the effect of dredging the bottom!

The empire is now using troops everywhere, and domestic industrial output is declining rapidly. The empire is already in a very difficult situation, so every step it takes is related to the empire's century-old national destiny, and we must be cautious!

All the gentlemen are speaking freely today, discussing what should the empire do next? "

Hideki Tojo was the first to speak: "I think it is far from a chance to fight the United States now!

If the main military force of the empire is confined to the North American battlefield at this time, the empire's Huaxia battlefield and Southeast Asian battlefield will be extremely empty.

Although the national government has started to renegotiate with the empire, and wants to free up its hands to engage in friction with the red regime and limit the development of the red regime, no one can guarantee that it will not attack the imperial army.

Especially senior generals like Xue Yue, commander of the Ninth War Zone, have a firm will to resist the war, and it is difficult to guarantee consistency with the national government. Once they smell an opportunity, they are likely to take the initiative to attack the imperial army! "

"The most dangerous is the Huaxia Huben army led by Yang Fan. They already have the ability to fight on two fronts. Even if the imperial army doesn't attack him, he will definitely attack him.

He must take advantage of the fact that the main force of the empire is restrained to launch a strategic counterattack on the North American battlefield, and the imperial army will be in an extremely disadvantageous and desperate situation! "

"Therefore, I believe that sending troops to North America should not be rushed."

Hideki Tojo said, "At present, we should first occupy Myanmar, completely block the communication channels between China and the outside world, and then force China to surrender.

At that time, the empire will be able to integrate all the war resources of the entire East Asia, and then have a final decisive battle with the United States. Only in this way can the empire remain invincible. "

Yu Ren frowned and said: "But the problem is, if we do this, the war will inevitably be protracted!

It has been a year and a half since the empire switched to a wartime system, and the manpower, material resources, and industrial strength have been consumed a lot, and I am afraid it will not last long! "

"No, the empire will definitely be able to persist."

Hideki Tojo said categorically: "As long as we succeed in encroaching on China, the empire's manpower, material resources and industrial strength will usher in a radical improvement!

At that time, a decisive battle with the United States will definitely increase the chances of winning, so why should the empire be in a hurry? "

Hirohito was not persuaded, and frowned and said: "But the Americans are now completely enraged, Roosevelt has delivered a speech to the nation, and the Americans are now united, and they will explode with terrible energy!

If time drags on, the United States will definitely counterattack! "

"Your Majesty, don't worry too much, anger alone can't solve the problem!"

Hideki Tojo said, "The core interests of the United States are always in Europe, so even if they counterattack, they will definitely counterattack Europe first, not Asia!

What's more, as long as the combined naval fleet still firmly controls the sea dominance in the Pacific Ocean, the Australian mainland will soon fall into the empire's pocket, and the United States will not be able to find a forward base even if it wants to counterattack! "

After a pause, Hideki Tojo said in a heavy tone: "I have another bad news here, not only the India-Myanmar Highway has been opened to traffic, but Yang Fan has also formed a large-scale construction team to repair the Yunnan-Myanmar Highway!

Not only that, but the construction of industrial bases in northern Myanmar is also very fast. Once the industrial system aided by the Americans is allowed to run at full speed, China's millions of troops can be reborn in a short period of time, so there is not much time left for us. "

"Nani? The India-Myanmar Highway was built so soon?"

Xianyuan Gong Zairen obviously didn't believe it.

?Hata Shunroku also questioned: "There are many river valleys, swamps and primitive jungles in Myanmar, so it is extremely difficult to build roads.

The terrain between Imphal in India and Myanmar in northern Myanmar is particularly complicated, and there is no condition for building roads at all. How can it be opened to traffic in just two or three months? "

"Yeah, before that, I thought it would be at least a year later, but the India-Myanmar Highway has indeed been opened to traffic, and a large amount of supplies have already been transferred from India to the Secret Service! This is the information provided by the Ministry of the Interior , absolutely impossible to go wrong.”

Hideki Tojo sighed: "Our old opponent Yang Fan is too strong in terms of infrastructure and defense! The empire can no longer sit idly by, and Myanmar has become a serious problem for the empire!"

"..."

Xianyuan Gong Zairen and others stared at each other with big eyes, their hearts were not only confused but also confused.

"So..." Hirohito was finally persuaded, "Add troops to Burma?"

Now that the India-Myanmar Highway is open to traffic, the blockade of the Burmese port is completely useless. Therefore, there is no room for discussion on this matter. We can only focus on Myanmar again and completely block this opening!

Chapter 937

"Yes, Your Majesty, the empire must increase its troops to Burma as soon as possible!"

Hideki Tojo nodded and said, "Not only must it be fast, but it must also increase its troops massively. The Empire can no longer hesitate to fight the Burma war. This battle is related to the fate of the Empire!"

Hearing this, Hirohito was not only not nervous, but let out a sigh of relief,? ? ? ? "Okay, let's increase the number of troops. Tojo-kun, how much do you think the increase in the Burmese theater is appropriate?"

Hideki Tojo's eyes showed a fierce look, and he said in a deep voice. "I believe that the total strength should not be less than 50 if it is increased to at least five armies and twenty divisions!"

"What? At least 50 people in the Myanmar theater alone?"

"The Burmese Front Army needs 50 troops in 90 divisions. Doesn't the Southern Army need more than [-] people?"

"Then how many people should be added to the entire Huaxia dispatch army?"

"That's right. Although Japan has fully switched to a wartime system, it can't afford such extravagance."

Kanin Miyazaihito, Hata Shunroku, Tominaga, and Hiranuma Kiichiro all gasped, thinking that Hideki Tojo must be crazy, and he wanted to send 40 troops to Burma in one go. This is a waste of the precious empire. Human and material war resources.

Hata Toshiro objected: "Your Majesty, I think that the Burmese Front Army's fifteen divisions are the limit, and there is no need for too many!"

"Yes, I think so too. And the request of the general in the temple is also the same!"

Xianyuan Gong Zairen nodded approvingly and said:

"Even if Huaxia will draw reinforcements from the country again, its total strength will not exceed 50!

The current combat power comparison between the two sides can basically reach a combat power ratio of 1:3, even if it is conservative, it will be calculated according to the ratio of 1:2. "

After a pause, Xianyuan Gong Zairen said again: "The Burmese front army only needs 12 divisions and 25 people at most, to gain an absolute advantage in the Burmese theater!

Now we have expanded the size of the Burmese Front Army to fifteen divisions, which is already a crushing advantage. "

At this time, Tojo Hideki said viciously: "Although that is the case, the lion fights the rabbit with all its strength, not to mention that the opponent of the empire is not a rabbit, but a sinister and cunning man-eating poisonous snake!

The empire must no longer have any fluke mentality. It must use the momentum of thunder and absolute crushing advantage to uproot Yang Fan's power in Myanmar, capture the entire territory of Myanmar, and completely block China's external lifeline! "????

"Suoga! That's it! It's decided!"

Yu Ren's obsession with Yang Fan is very deep, and he has long wanted to get rid of it, and at the same time, he is more worried that Yang Fan will manage Myanmar into another Shandong Peninsula full of thorns!

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Hideki Tojo quickly nodded his head and flattered him.

Hirohito pondered and said: "That's the decision on the scale of troop increase! If the Burmese war zone increases to 50 troops, then the specifications of Burma should be upgraded to the general army. Now, please discuss which troops will be dispatched to Burma. And who should be sent to the Myanmar General Army to preside over the overall situation?"

"Your Majesty, I think it is necessary to mobilize elite soldiers and strong generals!"

Hideki Tojo answered immediately:

"At present, the Soviet Union is being beaten to death by its German allies, and there is no way to fight back. Taking this opportunity, the empire can transfer the old divisions of the Kwantung Army with a designation of less than 20 to the Burmese battlefield.

?Not to mention whether the Soviet Red Army will take the opportunity to attack Manchuria, even if it will, the Kwantung Army can fully handle it.

Although the war potential of the empire may not be as good as that of the Soviet Union at present, but limited by the transportation capacity of the Siberian Railway, the Soviet Union can mobilize very limited troops and supplies in the Far East.

Therefore, Chen believes that it is not only unnecessary to continue to station such a large group of heavy troops in Manchuria, but also a great waste of strategic resources. "

"I'm afraid this is too risky?"

Xianyuan Gong Zairen objected: "Although the Soviet Union is now struggling in the European battlefield, Manchukuo is now the most important industrial production base of the empire!

Once the Kwantung Army's troops are taken away in large numbers, will it lead to a crisis in Manchuria? "

"Yes!"

Hata Junliu nodded and said: "Although the anti-Japanese elements in Manchuria are no longer a concern, once the strength of the Kwantung Army drops to a critical point, what if the Nationalist Government or the Red regime sends troops into Manchuria?

This possibility absolutely exists, and if it happens, the consequences will be unbearable for the empire. "

Hideki Tojo frowned and said: "Although the base camp said that it will draw troops from the Kwantung Army, it's not just taking away and not replenishing. There will definitely be corresponding divisions to replenish."

After a pause, Hideki Tojo said confidently:

"The newly formed three-unit division regiment after number 100 is indeed far behind in combat effectiveness compared to the veteran division regiment with number 20 or less!

However, it is more than enough to deal with the anti-Japanese elements in Manchuria or the Chinese army sent by the National Government to Manchuria to wreak havoc. "

"Therefore, it is really no problem to transfer the veteran divisions with numbers less than 20 from the Kwantung Army to the Burmese battlefield."

"..."

Xianyuan Gong Zairen and the others looked at each other, stopped talking, and muttered in their hearts: Nimei, this is too ruthless, this is simply a draw from the bottom of the pot, Ishihara Waner really offended Tojo Hideki It's bad luck for eight lifetimes!

"Yo Xi!"

Hirohito nodded, and then asked: "Tojo-kun, what about the commander-in-chief of the Burmese army? Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

Hideki Tojo replied without the slightest hesitation: "Your Majesty, I think General Umezu Yoshijiro is competent!"

Due to the butterfly effect, Umezu Yoshijiro was squeezed out of the position of commander of the Kwantung Army by Ishihara Wanji, and he is now the chief of staff of the Kwantung Army!

Hideki Tojo said again:

"As for Meijin-kun, he did a good job in the Kwantung Army. Although he was jointly and severally responsible for the defeat at the Battle of Nuomenkan, he was not the main one. There is a conclusion for this!

So, why can't Umezu Yoshijiro go to Myanmar to try?Who dares to say that Umezu Yoshijiro will definitely not be able to beat Yang Fan? "

Indeed, of course no one dared to make this guarantee. Even if the Burmese Front Army increased its troops to 20 divisions and 50 people, it would not dare to assert that it would definitely win.

Because the Japanese army can increase its troops, China can also increase its troops, and the population of China far exceeds that of Japan. As long as the war situation is unfavorable, in order to keep the last international lifeline, the national government will definitely increase its troops in Burma at any cost, and its number of troops will only be more than that of Japan. .

After a pause, Hideki Tojo continued: "But one thing is certain, the veteran divisions of the Kwantung Army commanded by Yoshijiro Umezu with a designation of less than 20 will definitely be able to use their arms and fingers to play the greatest role!"

"This one……"

Hata Junliu, Xianyuan Gong Zairen and others finally had nothing to say.

"Yoxi. Then the next step is the candidates for the commanders of the various armies!"

Yuren nodded happily.

Chapter 938

确定了新战略目标后，日本鬼子便开始紧锣密鼓的秘密抽调关东军的第1、第8、第9、第10、第11、第12以及第14等老牌师团前往缅甸战区。

However, the newly established three-unit division B in China was transferred to Manchukuo and Burma theaters in an attempt to annihilate the Chinese Expeditionary Army in one fell swoop with a crushing advantage and completely resolve the war in Burma!

Naturally, Yang Fan will not be idle here. While building the Myanmar industrial base at full speed, he has also accelerated the recruitment of troops. Not only has he expanded the three armies in Myanmar, but he has also begun to expand the seventh and eighth armies in the Shandong Peninsula!

Among them, the 7th Army is an armored army expanded based on the armored division. Zhou Hao, the former commander of the armored division, was directly promoted to the commander.

The Lubei Plain and the North China Plain are very suitable for the advancement of mechanical troops, so Yang Fan put the main force of the armored forces on the Shandong Peninsula. Once the counterattack is launched in an all-round way, the armored forces will definitely play a huge role!

The 8th Army is a new infantry army newly expanded from the reserve force, and Wu Maoning, chief of staff of the 5th Army, was promoted to commander!

At the same time, Yang Fan also ordered Miao Dadong to be in charge of military affairs in Shandong, and launched an attack on Zhangqiu County, Laiwu County, Tai'an County and the Japanese defense line on the other side of the Yellow River.

In addition, airdrop support to the anti-Japanese base areas led by the red regime in North China was also carried out rapidly. In more than a month, there were more than 60 large-scale airdrops in a row, with a total of more than 2000 tons of supplies delivered, which greatly eased the survival pressure of the anti-Japanese base areas in North China.

Although the Japanese "low-key" deployed troops to the Myanmar theater, intending to give Yang Fan and the Chinese Expeditionary Army a big "surprise".

But it is obvious that such a large-scale military mobilization cannot be concealed, not to mention whether it is the military command of the Nationalist government or the Central Command, or the red regime and the intelligence organization under Yang Fan's command are not just for nothing!

It didn't take long for the Japanese army to greatly deploy the veteran Kwantung Army troops to the Burmese theater of military operations, which became an open secret.

"Damn, this is too ruthless! You actually want to increase the number of troops to 50 in one go, and they are basically elite old-fashioned Type A divisions!"

"There are always troublemakers who want to harm me, you little devil will never die!"

After getting the exact news, Yang Fan couldn't help shivering, and instantly felt a chill hit his face.

Just from this big movement, we know that it won't be long before the Myanmar theater will face an unprecedented bloody battle.

If this big battle is won, then the situation in Myanmar will basically be stable, and the little devils who have been hit hard will not come to make trouble again in the short term!

Conversely, if he loses, all the efforts Yang Fan made in Myanmar will be in vain. Once Myanmar falls, the Yunnan-Burma Highway will naturally be scrapped, and the hump route can only be opened as in the original history.

Use this capillary, which consumes a lot of energy and little energy, to continue to give the National Government blood transfusions to continue life.

However, in the current time and space, the devils are much stronger. Not only do they have an air force that is several times stronger, but they also launched an air strike to harass the west coast of the United States.

The United States, which is so powerful, is devastated and trembling. It is doing its best to protect itself. All strategic materials must be given priority to meet the defense of the country. As a result, the assistance to China, Britain and the Soviet Union has been greatly reduced.

So it is not difficult to imagine that once Myanmar falls and the Burma Road is cut off, even if the hump route is opened, the effect of blood transfusion must be three times smaller than that of capillaries.

But for Yang Fan and the 50 Huaxia Expeditionary Army, there is no way out. Let alone the little devils increase their troops to 50, even if it is 100 million, they have to bite the bullet, and it is absolutely impossible to retreat without a fight!

"What? The Japanese army is about to increase its troops to 50? And the backbone of the army is all veteran A-type divisions with a designation of less than 20? Yu Nong, is this information really reliable?"

Chairman Jiang was even more dumbfounded when he heard this information. He originally planned to transfer all the members of the 6th Army into American equipment and transfer them back to China to deal with the Japanese offensive in the [-]th theater!