Age of Conquest Reborn

It was the first time that Prince Zai Ren, the chief planner of the Japanese Far East Campaign Plan, the Chief of General Staff of the base camp and the Commander-in-Chief of the Far East Campaign, consulted a subordinate on such a major issue. This was a very rare thing.

It can be seen that the situation Tang Qiuli ordered the troops commanded by Liu Tiehan to set up on the line from Chita to Irkutsk brought huge pressure to Prince Zairen, and this pressure increased with the Soviet Union.

The army was unable to continue its westward retreat and became increasingly heavy, making Prince Zai Ren increasingly uneasy and frightened.

It is true that Prince Zai Ren has laid out a large and tight net, but this net has limits. It can only accommodate the Soviet Far East Front. Once the other two Soviet front armies return to support, not only can this net be easily torn apart

The net, and even the person who casts the net will be dragged into the water and drowned. Prince Zai Ren will never allow such a situation to happen, but the change in the battle situation is beyond his control.

Therefore, in the past few days, Prince Zairen has been suffering in his heart, with excitement and worry appearing alternately in his emotions. On the one hand, he is very excited that the Far East campaign plan can be carried out smoothly according to his own wishes.

It seems that I saw the wreath of victory. On the other hand, the two Soviet front armies were on the line from Chita to Irkutsk. They were two heavy boulders. Of course, the farther away they were, the better.

For this reason, Prince Zai Ren cursed the China devil Tang Qiuli more than once in his office. If it hadn't been for him, the two Soviet front troops would have been near the Ural Mountains and Tangnu Mountains at this moment. How could he have done so?

So worried?

Prince Zai Ren's intention in asking Major General Yamada was very simple. He hoped that his increasingly emerging subordinates could inspire him from another perspective. Therefore, he looked at Major General Yamada with expectation.

Since Major General Yamada had grasped the psychology of Prince Zairen, he naturally would not be aimless and talk nonsense in the clouds. However, it was impossible to give a clear judgment. He did not have the time to do so. In fact, the answer was very simple.

I just have to choose between being able and not, but what if I make a simple choice and the development of the battle situation is exactly opposite to my choice. Then everything will be over, and I won't be kicked out of the military by His Royal Highness?

It is difficult, very difficult to determine the scale of the period. Therefore, Major General Yamada frowned and thought hard for a while, and replied cautiously: "Commander-in-Chief, regarding this point, please forgive me, the staff is not very talented and has limited abilities, so it is impossible to make such a decision.

Judgment, let alone mislead the commander-in-chief’s strategic decision-making!”

Prince Zai Ren felt a disappointment that could not be concealed. Sure enough, he was a high-minded man, but he couldn't find anyone with whom he could relate. Major General Yamada had a clear view of Prince Zai Ren's expression, but he did not show any fear.

Prince Zai Ren said in a low mood: "Yamada-kun, there is nothing else to do. Go and do your work. If there is any situation on the battlefield, report it immediately!"

This is tantamount to issuing an order to expel guests. Of course, Major General Yamada would not lose points like this, otherwise, he would not suppress it first and then promote it. "Commander, the staff has some immature ideas. I wonder if you have time to listen to it!"

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Prince Zai Ren was stunned and said suspiciously: "Is it about the topic just now? If it is, you might as well tell it and listen!" Of course, Prince Zai Ren did not hold much hope in his heart. In his tone,

Also a little absent-minded.

Major General Yamada said sternly: "Commander-in-Chief, what the Ministry wants to say is, where are your concerns? That is our weak link, and the weak link is the most vulnerable to enemy attack. In this way, Chita will

The Soviet troops on the front line of Irkutsk are extremely likely to return for reinforcements, and the Soviet troops' delay in withdrawing westward makes this possibility even greater!"

Prince Zai Ren shivered excitedly, as if a window had been opened in his heart. He suddenly understood, yes, what he was most worried about was the return of Soviet reinforcements. Then, what would the Soviet commander, who was also a veteran on the battlefield, do?

I can't see this. Although the German attack forced Stalin to mobilize the Soviet troops in the Far East to rescue the European battlefield, there are always surprises. Maybe he was a little wishful thinking.

All campaign plans are based on the impossibility of the Soviet army returning to support the Far East Front. This is very dangerous. "Yamada-kun, listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. You have solved the problem that I have had for many days."

Worry!" Prince Zai Ren almost hugged Major General Yamada and kissed him hard.

"Come - come! Mr. Yamada, let's sit down and talk in detail!" Prince Zai Ren greeted him affectionately, and personally gave Major General Yamada a glass of fine sake and handed it to him.

Major General Yamada spoke humbly and secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "It was a mistake. I followed His Highness the Prince's train of thought. Only the devil knows. Even Amaterasu can't figure out whether the Soviet army has returned to help."

Can I, Yamada, figure out the matter?"

Prince Zain took a sip of sake and asked: "We assume that the Soviet army will inevitably return reinforcements. In Yamada-kun's opinion, how should the imperial army in the Far East take countermeasures to ensure that the Far East campaign to completely annihilate Zhukov's troops proceeds smoothly?

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Major General Yamada almost jumped up and scolded me. I was just following your ideas and crawling along. What kind of response was that? Isn't this forcing the rooster to lay eggs?

But something must be said, otherwise, the wisdom shown just now will be betrayed. Facing the expectant look in His Highness the Prince's eyes, Major General Yamada could only force himself to follow the train of thought.

Two minutes of thinking exhausted all of Major General Yamada's energy, dried up his efforts, and exhausted countless brain cells, so that stars appeared in his eyes, his vision went black, and his head felt dizzy.

"Commander-in-Chief, the Ministry of Staff believes that the only way we can take is to do more to block the Soviet reinforcements. The strength of the battle rearguard group currently commanded by Chief of Staff Niye is far from enough.

In addition, the time for the campaign to encircle and annihilate the Soviet Far East Front must be compressed to the shortest possible time to avoid clustering in the rearguard campaign, resulting in excessive casualties and being unable to block the Soviet return troops, resulting in the Far East Campaign falling short!"

"Wonderful!" Prince Zairen shouted at the table. The movement came so suddenly that Major General Yamada was frightened. "Yamada-san, to tell you the truth, I also considered this, to block the Soviet reinforcements and encircle and annihilate the Soviet Far East.

The forces used by the front army should be greatly adjusted."

Major General Yamada was almost exhausted. Why, his words were to the liking of His Highness the Prince again. How could it be such a damn coincidence? I don’t know if it was good or bad. What if, he could not stop the reinforcements of the Soviet army, and he could not fully

The plan to annihilate Zhukov's troops and the Far East campaign failed. His Royal Highness became furious. Will he be thrown out as a scapegoat?

Major General Yamada didn't know what it felt like. Fear, worry, appreciation, trust, ups and downs were all there. It was like opening a grocery store. All five flavors were present. Damn it, I don't know if it was a blessing or a curse to get involved in this situation.

During the conversation, he still couldn't pull out his legs, so he complained secretly.

"Eh? Mr. Yamada, you look very ugly. Are you sick?" Prince Zairen, who was in high spirits, asked hurriedly and concernedly when he saw that Major General Yamada's face was sallow and he was sweating all over his head and face.

Major General Yamada hurriedly forced out a wry smile and replied: "I'm very sorry, Commander-in-Chief, I suddenly feel very uncomfortable. It may be because I haven't rested recently. It's okay. Please continue to give instructions!"

Prince Zain was so moved that he continued to work even though he was ill. He was a role model for the Japanese Empire's generals. Such loyal subordinates were so loyal that they almost gave up their lives. If they were not promoted and reused, they would simply be burying their talents. It is unforgivable!

"Guards - guards!" Prince Zai Ren shouted loudly, and two tall and round guards came in and stood aside with their hands lowered. "Immediately send Chief Yamada back to rest. In addition, order the best military doctors from the headquarters to go to the hospital.

Chief Yamada visited the doctor and told him that if Chief Yamada cannot recover within two days, he will prepare to go to the front line!" Prince Zain carefully ordered.

Do you still need Prince Zai Ren's orders? Everyone in the headquarters knows that this Minister Yamada is a very popular person at the moment, His Highness the Prince's number one confidant, and the person who will soon take over as Chief of Staff, both of them

A guard came forward, carefully supported Major General Yamada, and left the office.

Prince Zai Ren pressed the bell, and a senior staff officer on duty opened the door and came in, "Commander-in-Chief, what are your orders?"

Prince Zain said: "Order, Commander of the Far Eastern Front, General Ono, in view of the changes in the war situation, Deputy Commander of the Far Eastern Front and Commander of the First Combined Army, Lieutenant General Haruhiko, will cancel the combat mission originally planned to attack the Soviet Far Eastern Front and immediately

Return to the starting point and strengthen the Far East rearguard battle group. General Tanaka, the commander of the North Korean garrison, upon receiving this order, immediately transferred a corps of troops from your department to strengthen the battle rearguard group!"

"Order, Lieutenant General Shinno, Chief of Staff of the Far East Campaign Headquarters and Commander of the Campaign Defender Group, upon receiving this order, immediately relinquishes his position as commander and becomes the observation officer of the Campaign Defender Group assigned to the headquarters. He is responsible for reporting battlefield conditions to the headquarters at any time.

However, it is not allowed to interfere with the specific command of the rearguard battle group. The position of commander will be taken over by Lieutenant General Haruhiko, deputy commander of the Far Eastern Front!"

In a word, before Chief of Staff Shinno even sat on the hot throne of commander, he had to give it up. Although this was a hot throne and a role that would lead to death, it was enough to make Lieutenant General Shinno a coward, the dignified Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the headquarters.

, reduced to an observer who can only see but not speak, his role is probably similar to that of a radio station or a telephone, serving as a mouthpiece.

I don’t know what Chief of Staff Shinye, who is full of confidence and feels good about himself, will think after receiving the telegram. Besides being cowardly, he should also be angry. He was removed from the position of commander, but he was not allowed to return to the headquarters. His role.

It's unspeakably embarrassing, where can I explain it?

(To be continued) (To be continued..)