Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1,152 Ito’s Three Mistakes

The Japanese Army and Navy have never been able to urinate in the same pot. This is the biggest headache for Emperor Hirohito. It has become a norm in the Japanese military circles. Every time a military meeting is held, it is strange not to quarrel. No, today it is again

In order to supplement Ito's Southeast Asia dispatched troops, the army and navy generals disagreed on the troop strength, weapons and equipment he proposed, and there was a huge quarrel...

The navy has always been very dissatisfied with the empire's investment of most of its energy into the army. However, this is the mainland policy approved by His Majesty the Emperor and is Japan's basic national policy. The navy wants to overthrow it, but it does not have the courage nor the ability.

,What’s more, His Majesty the Emperor’s attitude is obviously in favor of the Army.

However, this does not prevent the navy from making small moves in specific matters and trying to control the situation in many ways. The conflicts between the two services are increasingly accumulating. They compete for funding, for battle command, and for everything. This is a problem for

For Japan, which lacks resources and has limited national power, the consequences are disastrous. The army and navy cannot form a joint force, which invisibly disperses the strength of the Japanese army.

The army has always taken the lead in Japan's foreign aggression. In the war against China, the war against the Soviet Union, and the war in Southeast Asia, the navy has been reduced to a supporting role in all previous wars. This has made the Japanese navy, which has a high self-esteem, feel humiliated and eager to highlight itself.

status in Japanese military circles.

Emperor Hirohito was on the throne, and the more he listened, the more impatient he became. The Navy guys only care about their own interests. The South Pacific region is the traditional sphere of influence of the Americans. Before the Indochina issue is resolved, there must be no agreement with the United States.

Now the empire can no longer afford to start a war. If another battlefield is opened, the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli will already make the generals miserable.

The most important thing is that Americans still maintain good relations with the Empire of Japan, especially those American companies. With the tacit approval of the government, they have maintained frequent trade exchanges with the empire. The United States now is almost the same as the main artery of Japan.

, these idiots in the Navy actually want to start a war with the Americans. They are really stupid.

That's not to say that the Americans can't move, but at least they will wait until the Imperial Army defeats the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli and occupy the Indochina Peninsula, and then they will have an alternative place for strategic materials and energy before they turn against the Americans. Emperor Hirohito himself

He is not a man of faith. Southeast Asia, including China, has always been regarded as his own. Now that the Americans occupy the South Pacific, Hirohito will definitely not remain indifferent. However, the time is not ripe.

"That's enough. Let's stop arguing. I have made up my mind. The Ministry of War will immediately start to establish the troops needed for the Southeast Asia Expedition Force on the mainland. The Ordnance Bureau of the base camp will produce the necessary equipment in the shortest possible time. We are here

The local senior generals cannot let our soldiers use inferior equipment to fight the enemy. This is an irresponsible approach. People from the navy stay and adjourn the meeting!"

Hirohito couldn't bear it anymore. Such unprincipled and endless quarrels. He decided the big plan with one word. He said with a cold tone to the bone. It really had the effect of cleaning the streets. Hirohito's voice was not high and he didn't make much noise. But as soon as he said it, he was like

A cold wind chilled their hearts, causing these high-ranking Japanese army and navy generals to all remain silent at that time:.

Generally speaking, as long as the matter is decided by Emperor Hirohito, it will not be changed easily, and no minister dares to express his objection openly, unless he does not want to be mixed up in Japan. His Majesty the Emperor attaches great importance to the arbitrary principles and the imperial power cannot be challenged. Army generals , with a proud expression of victory, Shi Shiran left.

The remaining admirals were full of anger, but none of them dared to show it. They pretended to listen respectfully to His Majesty the Emperor's teachings. Of course Hirohito was not idle, leaving these shining generals behind. Generals, talk about the problem of the geisha’s white skin and big butt in the Ginza red light district in Tokyo,

He left the naval generals alone for some comfort and persuasion, which was also a method used by the superiors. Of course, it was indispensable to give some sweetness to comfort the fragile and injured hearts of the naval generals...

Of course, Tang Qiuli, who was far away in Wubin in northern Myanmar, would not know about this farce that was staged in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In view of the war in northern Myanmar, the Japanese army ended up with a complete victory with a small number of aids against the masses. Previously, , it is not very important whether Feng Jiwu Corps and Ma Chaoyang Corps, which were urgently ordered to join the battlefield in northern Myanmar, can reach the battlefield in northern Myanmar.

Accordingly, Tang Qiuli ordered, "It is no longer a top priority for the Niangziguan garrison and the Southeast Mobile Corps to cross the Salween River. The two corps can cross the river slowly. After crossing the river, they can follow the fortress and Dongzhi. The front lines of Mandalay and Libao were launched, and they slowly advanced towards the central region of Myanmar, gradually forming an oppressive force against the Japanese troops led by Ito."

Feng Jiwu breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the order from the division commander. To be honest, with regard to the current floods in the eastern part of Indochina Peninsula, the troops of the two corps and eleven brigades would not be able to fully survive the flood for another ten days and a half. Jiang, the Logistics Department has worked hard to purchase ships to cross the river, and they have been put in place one after another. However, there are too many troops and weapons and equipment needed to cross the river, and it cannot be completed in a short time.

In particular, Ma Chaoyang's regiment was still trapped in the Chiang Mai area in northern Thailand. This order from the division commander undoubtedly gave the extremely anxious Feng Jiwu and Ma Chaoyang a piece of comfort. At the same time, it also made them feel guilty for not catching up. The battle in Wubin in northern Myanmar was very regrettable. Feng Jiwu thought about it, "Xu Duzhi," that means there is no rush,:.

He pointed out a telegram to the division. In view of the new problems encountered by the large-scale mobilization of troops in the subtropical areas of Indochina Peninsula, he proposed, "This Corps plans to use existing ferries, bridges and other equipment to increase river crossings. River and other aspects of training, especially to solve the problems encountered by mechanized troops marching in subtropical areas, and at the same time, improve the ability of engineering troops to deal with emergencies in subtropical geographical environments. In addition, the Ma Chaoyang Corps can also conduct similar training.”

Tang Qiuli was overjoyed. In fact, since the troops entered Myanmar to fight, starting from the Battle of Myitkyina, Tang Qiuli realized how the highly mechanized ** division troops entering Myanmar could survive in the complex geographical environment of the subtropical zone of the Indochina Peninsula. The issue of improving rapid maneuverability was, however, the war situation was tense at that time and Ito's main Japanese army was aggressive, so he did not have the extra energy to carefully consider this issue.

Now, Feng Jiwu proposed it first, and it suited his wishes. He immediately called back and approved it. At the same time, he issued an order to Major General Zhang Quan, commander of the ** Division's Joint Rear Service Command, "Before the end of August, give each corps at least A complete set of equipment suitable for combat in subtropical areas to equip an engineering brigade can be purchased from abroad if necessary."

After receiving Tang Qiuli's order, Zhang Quan sat down on the chair, waved the telegram, and said to his deputy Zhou Yushan: "Yushan, tell me, isn't this the division commander who is going to kill us? Just now, he bowed his head to the ground.

We have completed more than half of the ship, and now we are asking for equipment for the engineering brigades. Tell me, where can we get the equipment for five engineering brigades in more than a month? Besides, how much will it cost?"

Zhou Yushan also said that the division commander's task was too urgent. The commander and deputy commander of the Joint Rear Service Command were frowning and racking their brains to think of a way to follow Zhou Yushan to the service headquarters.

Liu Hongzhang, Zhou Yushan's chief of staff and former commander of the 1st Brigade of the Corps, listened to the bitter words of the two commanders with his ears open.

His mind was not on this, "What? The army needs to be equipped with so many engineering equipment to prepare for a big war. Myanmar is a place with many rivers. This requires a large-scale mobilization of troops. No, it must be

I want to find an opportunity and beg the division commander to return the old army." Liu Hongzhang's heart felt like grass growing, and he had already flown to the battlefield where artillery fire was pouring:.

The war situation in Myanmar is currently at a stalemate. The Japanese army is holding the Libao Grand Canyon, and the Japanese Army is deploying defenses on the front line of Mogok. There seems to be a confrontation, and no one can do anything about it. But Ito, who is in the war situation, knows very well that this is a fragile situation.

The balance was like an eggshell. As long as Tang Qiuli was willing, he would pour thousands of cannonballs on the heads of his troops at any time.

The base camp has called back, and all the additional requests he made have been met, and he also specifically stated that this was approved by His Majesty the Emperor himself. After Ito shouted "Long live the Emperor", he prayed every day, "Amaterasu, bless me.

Before the supplement comes, that Chinese devil Tang Qiuli must not take action!"

The distant water cannot quench the near thirst. It is talking about the current situation Ito is facing. It will take time for the local troops and equipment to arrive. Maybe Amaterasu really bless General Ito Yanzaburo. Until the end of July, there was no attack on the Japanese army.

During the operation, not even a small-scale battle took place on the front line of the Libo Grand Canyon where the two armies were facing each other.

Since Tang Qiuli's ** division troops did not take the initiative, Ito Yanzaburo could only ask for it. While he was recovering his strength, he must not cause other troubles. Ito strictly restrained his subordinates and was not allowed to actively provoke the ** division troops or attack*.

If the soldiers of the * Division make any move that causes trouble, the patrol team must not go even half a step beyond the defense line of Libao Grand Canyon. They will ignore any provocative behavior by the Chinese soldiers. Anyone who disobeys the above military orders will be severely punished!

The fanatics who were full of Bushido spirit felt aggrieved in their hearts. After several connections and instigation, hundreds of Japanese junior officers and soldiers had a white cloth wrapped around their heads with the four words "Glorious Death" written on them.

With arms raised, they knelt down in front of Ito's headquarters to petition, asking the Commander-in-Chief for permission to fight to the death with the Chinese soldiers and die with honor!

Ito was in the war room, deducing the next military action plan on a sand table with several senior staff officers. When he heard the commotion outside, he called the guard to ask questions. At that time, his face turned the color of pig liver with anger.

Saber walked out angrily, and several senior staff officers followed him out in a hurry, fearing that things would get worse.

(To be continued)