Age of Conquest Reborn

On the battlefield of Western Manchuria, more than 400,000 elite troops of the Kwantung Army were killed in one battle. Emperor Hirohito heard the news, like five thunders hitting his head, with an indescribable feeling in his heart. The Kwantung Army in Western Manchuria was completely wiped out, and the culprit must be found.

Someone has to bear a huge responsibility as the culprit. The current commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, Nanjiro, is undoubtedly the person directly responsible. The Minister of War and the acting chief of general staff of the base camp, Koichi Yoneuchi, who is responsible for strategizing, cannot escape the involvement.

But now, Emperor Hirohito is unable to deal with anyone. On the battlefield in Manchuria, it is even more impossible to change the generals. Dealing with Koichi Mineuchi now will immediately stir up turmoil in the country, which is not conducive to stability. I hold it in my heart for a while.

This blockage makes him panic, but he can't vent his anger. Hirohito is afraid that he will get sick from holding it in?

On the battlefield in Manchuria, when the war reached this point, Emperor Hirohito felt like a mirror. No one could save himself, let alone Koichi Minai. Even his own heart was in a mess and there was nothing he could do. But he couldn't.

No matter what, if I want to make Koichi Minai feel better, I have to find a punching bag!

"Is there any good strategy?" Hearing His Majesty the Emperor ask himself, Minai Koichi's heart felt as bitter as if he had eaten a mouthful of coptis. It was bitter to the core. He had used all the tricks he should think of. Now, is there any good strategy?

Ah? Isn’t His Majesty the Emperor forcing the rooster to lay eggs?

But it's even worse not to answer. I know very well that His Majesty the Emperor's temper is moody and unpredictable. The war situation in Manchuria has reached an irreversible level. That China devil Tang Qiuli will not let go of the Kwantung Army. The next step is.

When the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning was in ruins, His Majesty the Emperor still thought of withdrawing more than 500,000 Kwantung Army soldiers in western Liaoning. What a whimsical decision!

If things go wrong, a fleet of thousands of merchant ships will be buried in Liaodong Bay. If it really happens, His Majesty the Emperor will not be angry at himself for everything, and the sin will be even greater. After weighing the pros and cons, we can only

Although it is painful to give up the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning, it is much better than pouring salt on the wound!

For a moment, Minai Koichi almost drained his efforts before he made up his mind and replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, the situation in Manchuria has reached an extent that is beyond control today. It is all the fault of the ministers. I dare not deceive Your Majesty. Regarding the Liaoxi battlefield,

I have tried my best to consider the situation, but there is really no good plan. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

"Hmph!" Emperor Hirohito made a gloomy movement from his neck, which scared Mineuchi to the point of shaking his head. He gritted his teeth and said, "So, I mean, Princess Mineuchi is helpless? Then I still need you as the Minister of War and the Minister of War.

What does the Chief of General Staff do? Huh?"

After talking about this, Minaiguang broke into a cold sweat on his forehead. He simply put his heart aside and said with sincerity and fear: "Your Majesty, I am ashamed of my trust and high hopes for Your Majesty, but I believe that the battlefield in western Manchuria and Liaoning at this time is...

In any case, the empire has no way to recover, so it is better to simply give up and ask Your Majesty to issue an order so that the fleet and troop transport fleet heading to Liaodong Bay, Manchuria, can turn around and return, and stop supporting the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning!"

Seeing that Emperor Hirohito's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and the veins on his forehead were popping up, Yoneuchi Koichi also took the risk and said, "Your Majesty, I know that these words are treasonous, but after thinking calmly, I still dare to speak out.

, the end of the entire Kwantung Army in western Liaoning is inevitable, and now that the convoy fleet and troop transport fleet have arrived in the Northern Yellow Sea, going to Liaodong Bay is like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth!"

"Bohai Bay to Liaodong Bay is the heartland of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli. It has been in business for many years. It has complete armaments and strong force. It is definitely beyond the reach of the current imperial escort fleet. Regardless of life and death, I must implore Your Majesty to issue an order immediately.

convoy and

It is still too late to order the troop transport fleet to return to the mainland. Once it enters the Bohai Bay, it is irreversible. More than 500,000 Kwantung Army soldiers in western Liaoning have been lost. We can never lose another escort fleet or thousands of merchant ships.

A troop transport fleet has been formed!”

Mineuchi's voice was choked with sobs, and he almost burst into tears. These words were indeed words of wisdom for the country, but in the ears of Emperor Hirohito, they were particularly harsh. At that time, he flew into a rage, "What? You, Mineuchi?

Advise me to abandon the more than 500,000 imperial soldiers in western Liaoning! What is your intention? You... cough cough cough!"

Emperor Hirohito pointed at Koichi Minai with trembling hands. He was so angry that he couldn't speak. He coughed loudly and his eyes were fierce. He had the intention of dragging out Koichi Minai and beheading him right now!

The Navy Minister on the side, Admiral Nagano Shuzan, originally thought that the Army's affairs had nothing to do with him. He wished that Miuchi Koichi would be dealt with by His Majesty the Emperor and that he would have one less political enemy and opponent. But

When it comes to one of his own escort fleets, what should I say? If the navy's family fortune is lost in Liaodong Bay, His Majesty the Emperor will be furious, and he will also suffer the consequences!

Based on the experience of Nagano Shuzan, we naturally know that the suggestion of Koichi Mineuchi, who is trembling all over now, is absolutely correct. It is time to speak for himself. If not for the sake of this old guy, Koichi Mineuchi, he would like to fall down and be unable to get up.

As for Ruyi, even for the sake of the navy's own interests, he can't pretend to be deaf and dumb!

After getting ready to pay attention, Nagano Shuzan bowed deeply to Emperor Hirohito and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I have thought about it carefully and believe that Admiral Yonei's suggestion is correct. I also implore your Majesty to withdraw your order and order an escort."

Fleet and troop convoy return!”

Nagano Shuzan's words were regarded as a relief for Minai Koichi. Minai Koichi glanced over and instantly understood Nagano Shuzan's intention, but he was still grateful. No matter what, it was to save himself. In his eyes,

With absolute sincere gratitude!

Seeing that the two important ministers of the army and navy suggested abandoning the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning and letting it fend for itself, Emperor Hirohito did not think so. His thinking had entered a state of paranoia, "You... are very good! It's really impressive.

I am extremely disappointed, Empire

How many more elite troops can we give up? Aren't we afraid of chilling the hearts of our subjects and soldiers? I have decided to order the troop transport fleet to speed up and evacuate all the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning to North Korea. This matter

, you two are still responsible!"

"What I want is the result. Since you two have foreseen the danger, then find a way to avoid it! Otherwise, you know the consequences!" Emperor Hirohito roared in anger, his sharp voice echoing in the palace.

, and then walked away angrily without looking back, leaving the two ministers looking at each other with cold hands and feet.

Nagano Shushan felt so aggrieved. He just said a few more words and got himself involved. He knew that he couldn't do things, but he still had to be careful. How could he be so careful?

The two ministers, who were heavy-hearted and full of displeasure, left the palace and stood on the steps outside, looking at each other in silence. The evening breeze in Tokyo in August blew with a chill, and their hearts felt colder than the weather.

"Minai-kun, look at this..." Nagano Shuzan asked bitterly.

Koichi Minai felt even more uncomfortable than Shuzan Nagano. Hearing this, he sighed and said, "Do your best and leave it to fate! I will mobilize the largest number of land-based aviation forces to gain control of the air. I hope a miracle will happen!"

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At this moment, Rear Admiral Minamachiro Hiramiya, who is commanding more than fifty old warships, sailing on the dark waters of the North Yellow Sea of ​​China, heading straight for Liaodong Bay, as the commander of the escort fleet, feels even worse, and even has a deep feeling in his heart.

of fear and worry!

Rear Admiral Minamachiro Hiramiya knew very well that his trip to Liaodong Bay would definitely be a disaster. The metaphor of a sheep entering a tiger's mouth was very appropriate. As a naval admiral, although he had never commanded a naval battle, he knew that Liaodong Bay and even

The Bohai Bay is the hinterland of the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli. It is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, and it is also a big pocket. The Shandong Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula are facing each other from east to west, which is like the mouth of the pocket.

If the Liaodong Peninsula is still in the hands of the Kwantung Army, Major General Minamachiro Hiramiya will not be so worried. At worst, he can just sail close to the waters of the Liaodong Peninsula. But the current situation in Manchuria is not like this. If his fleet enters

In the Bohai Sea, if the independent division fleet attacks from the Liaodong Peninsula and Shandong Peninsula, then you are the turtle in the urn and it is impossible to escape.

As for the escort fighter formations, although the Army has almost all the resources it can afford now, ten aviation wings are not enough at all. More than 700 fighter jets seem to be a lot, but in the Bohai Bay and China

In North China, there is the Northern Flying Group of the Independent Division Aviation Force, which is a behemoth with thousands of combat aircraft. Liu Cuigang, the commander of the Northern Flying Group of the Independent Division Aviation Force, is also known as the China Devil Tang Qiuli, and has two major air warriors under his command.

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Although he has never fought against the independent division aviation, it does not prevent Major General Heigong from having an in-depth understanding of the famous Liu Cuigang. Of course, he knows all about the Imperial Army and Navy Air Force. How did it fail in the hands of this man?

Liu Cuigang is definitely a formidable aerial killer!

No matter how you analyze it, this action is almost like taking the initiative to die. Thinking of this, Rear Admiral Hiramiya's heart became more and more gloomy. The fleet communications officer came in and said, "Report to the commander, I have received an order from the general staff of the base camp and ordered me to

The fleet speeds up and rushes to the waters of Liaodong Bay as soon as possible to cover the troop transport fleet and meet the Kwantung Army soldiers on the battlefield in western Liaoning!"

"What a reminder of the telegram!" Rear Admiral Hiramiya sighed, "What is the order from the Navy Ministry?" He asked. As a member of the navy and controlled by the Army, the orders of the General Staff were not very powerful to Rear Admiral Hiramiya.

I'm old and don't catch a cold. The most important thing is to see the attitude of the Admiralty Department.

The communications officer replied: "The Navy Department also sent a telegram at the same time. Follow this order!"

Rear Admiral Hiramiya was wilted at that time, and said dullly: "Order the fleet to speed up, and at the same time, order the escort fighter group. After dawn, we will use the wing as a unit to adopt a relay escort tactic. We must ensure that at least two

The fighter jets of the wing are above the fleet!"

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