Age of Conquest Reborn

"How to reward?" Emperor Hirohito asked, and the ministers, who were immersed in excitement, had already figured it out in their minds. They were each thinking about what they should say and add the icing on the cake.

For Yamamoto Isoroku, for having made such a great contribution, he will be rewarded for sure, but promotion to the military rank is impossible. He is already an admiral. He has the elites of the Imperial Army and Navy in his hands, and his military power is supreme. Therefore, what His Majesty the Emperor said

The rewards are nothing more than medals and titles!

Emperor Hirohito was obviously still unfinished. While the ministers were still thinking, he said with emotion: "The great talent Yamamoto Aiki is actually a genius who is proficient in commanding the army and navy. In one battle, he laid the foundation for the empire's victory in the Americas. He has lived up to my expectations."

High expectations and lived up to the expectations of the people!"

"At the beginning, when I chose to be the head coach of the United States, I had to weigh the two people, Yamamoto Aikyo and Ito Aiki, and it was quite difficult to make a decision. Now it seems that my decision was very correct. Yamamoto Aiki is not only good at commanding the navy.

In combat, he is also good at commanding the army. He can be said to be an all-rounder. Compared with the dear friends who came from the army, they are willing to make more concessions, but you can't command the navy!"

Emperor Hirohito was inspired by this. He was glad that he had the wisdom to recognize people and granted Yamamoto the arbitrary power of Isoroku, so that he could unify his powers and eliminate constraints. Facts have proved that Yamamoto really made himself proud. If he had continued to retain Ito

Yan Saburo, I'm afraid, there is no situation like today.

Emperor Hirohito's words hit hard enough, and the army generals felt very uncomfortable. "Before the reward for Yamamoto Aikyō is determined, we should talk about the successful landing of the Imperial Army on the west coast of the United States."

Immediately report the good news to the whole world and all citizens!" He continued to express excitedly.

General Mitsuichi Yonauchi, who had mixed feelings in his heart, was not only sincerely happy for Japan's initial victory in attacking the United States, but also felt resentful because this great achievement was exclusively enjoyed by the navy. The landing battle was carried out by the army.

He was fighting for the main force. But in the end it was the navy's merit. Where can I reason?

If Ito Genzaburo had not left the position of deputy commander of the Imperial North American Operations Command, this great achievement would have been half that of the Army. Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor was a little overwhelmed with pride, and seeing the proud look on the face of Navy Minister Nagano Osamu,

I have to pour some cold water on myself!

"Your Majesty, it is good to use the victory of the Imperial Army to boost the morale of the people in the country." Koichi Minai said slowly: "However, the preliminary progress achieved so far is not enough to prove that the landing operation has been completely successful. The Americans are sure

We will fight back, and the battle will be very fierce and cruel. After all, our landing force only has more than 200,000 troops!"

"As for our second batch of landing troops, they are still at sea in the Eastern Pacific. They will not arrive at the battlefield until tomorrow morning. Tonight is the most critical moment. It depends on whether the landing troops commanded by Yamamoto-kun can withstand the American counterattack.

Would it be more prudent to wait until tomorrow before notifying all citizens of the matter?"

"What a jealous old bastard!" Navy Minister Nagano Shuzan couldn't help cursing in his heart. As soon as Minai Koichi said his words, he understood what he meant and whether Yamamoto could truly win the landing battle.

You may not know yet, are you nakedly envious, jealous, and hateful?

Koichi Mineuchi poured down the basin of cold water. Emperor Hirohito's heated mind also calmed down a bit. He absolutely did not believe that the Imperial troops that had successfully landed would fail and be driven into the sea by the Americans, but after all, they have not yet completely stood.

It’s good to keep your feet firmly on the ground and be more prudent!

Miuchi Minai is right when he says, "It depends on whether Yamamoto can withstand the American counterattack!" Therefore, at the critical moment, the honor the Imperial people need is the highest honor that can inspire military morale and morale!

"I have decided that the news of the successful landing of the Imperial Corps can be postponed until tomorrow, but the rewards must be announced immediately!" Emperor Hirohito said. "Immediately inform the entire army in my name and award the first three landings to the army."

Three Marine Corps divisions, six Army divisions, and the title of the escorting four squadrons of the Navy Combined Fleet, the 'Guards Division'!"

"At the same time, I tell all the soldiers who are fighting for the empire that I will never be stingy with honors. In the subsequent battles, the division that performs well will also receive this honorary title from me personally. The chance is greater than that of every army.

, they are all equal, it just depends on whether you have the ability to get it!"

The title of "Guards Division" is the highest honor for the Japanese army. It has always been the Imperial Guards of the Emperor of Japan that enjoy this honor exclusively. Other troops, even if they have made great contributions,

No matter how impressive the record is, don't even think about being titled the "Guards Division". Think about it, being able to serve as a bodyguard for the demigod Emperor is something that ordinary troops can do?

Moreover, this honorary title is for all officers and soldiers of the army. It is a collective honor. The officers and soldiers of the Guards Division have a sense of arrogance and superiority. When they see other officers and soldiers who are not from the Guards Division, they immediately

It is one level higher, and the pay of the Guards Division is extremely high, and the latest equipment is given priority. Therefore, ordinary Japanese division-level troops will break their heads and get the title of "Guards Division".

The minister expressed his sincere admiration, "His Majesty the Emperor is indeed gifted and wise. Once this edict was issued, the imperial troops behind him did not fight with all their might. With a title, the three armies were united and the soldiers used their lives. It is really brilliant."

Ultimate!"

In the early morning of December 8th, the gloomy sky finally cleared away, ushering in a sunny day. In the eastern sky, the morning sun had already revealed its bright red corner. Lieutenant General Hirano Yoshiki stood on the land in the western suburbs of Los Angeles.

, took a deep breath of the air that contained the smell of gunpowder smoke and blood, squinted his bloodshot eyes, and saw the rumbling sound of cannons and dense gunfire echoing in the cold early morning air, indicating that this early morning was bloody.

In an extremely tragic night, the American soldiers went crazy and attacked desperately all night regardless of casualties. Lieutenant General Hirano did not know that the troops under his command had repelled the American troops in the direction of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Eureka.

After several counterattacks, the battlefield on the west coast of the United States almost turned into a meat grinder. On the four battlefields, soldiers from both sides were mutilated, and the bodies of soldiers whose blood had solidified covered the ground.

The intensity and cruelty of the battle were unprecedented. Even Lieutenant General Hirano himself received a piece of shell skin. Fortunately, it was not serious and his left arm was bandaged. It was many years later that he was injured again. He remembered the last time he was injured.

It was the time when the Russians fought at Port Arthur in Manchuria. At that time, Lieutenant General Hirano was just a second lieutenant.

The pain from the wound on his arm made Lieutenant General Hirano's mind clearer. He knew that after this hellish night, he had won. Under the crazy counterattack of the US military, the landing troops finally defended the landing site and were not driven off.

Sea, now, the spirit and morale of the Americans have been exhausted, and they can no longer organize a decent counterattack!

But the price paid by the imperial soldiers is also very huge. As far as the situation of the 14th Army is concerned, there are two first-class divisions with more than 40,000 people. Until now, there are less than 15,000 people left with casualties.

Nearly one-third. The casualties of the imperial troops on the other three battlefields were roughly the same. According to statistics, there were 130,000 troops from the six army divisions participating in the landing operations, and the remaining troops were only more than 50,000.

Just people!

The reward for paying a heavy price was to defend three landing sites and survive until the second batch of landing troops were about to arrive on the battlefield. "I just didn't know that the Marines who attacked Eureka, those guys...

What are the casualties?" Lieutenant General Hirano thought to himself.

"Nobuto-kun, send a telegram to Commander Yamamoto. So far, the landing sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Eureka are still in our hands! And please ask the headquarters to inform you of the exact time when the second batch of landing troops will arrive on the battlefield!"

He ordered the chief of staff, Major General Nobuto.

Off the coast of Portland, in the command cabin of the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet, Admiral Yamamoto was carefully looking at the edict issued by Emperor Hirohito, "The honorary title of the Guards Division! I really didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor would praise North America so much."

The troops of the combat headquarters, including the four escort squadrons, suddenly appeared thirteen Guards divisions, which is unprecedented!" A very proud smile appeared on his face.

"Commander, there is a telegram from Vice Admiral Hirano!" Lieutenant General Matsuda, Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, handed over a telegram and said.

After reading the telegram, General Yamamoto thought for a moment and said: "Call back to Lieutenant General Hirano. His Majesty the Emperor awarded the first batch of landing troops the honorary title of Guards Division and ordered him to report it to each unit immediately. At the same time, tell Lieutenant General Hirano that the

The second batch of landing troops will arrive at the battlefield on the west coast of the United States at around nine o'clock in the morning!"

In the ruins of downtown Los Angeles, inside the underground headquarters of the U.S. West Coast Defense Command, a stretcher was hurriedly carried in. On the stretcher, the commander-in-chief of the defense headquarters, Lieutenant General Penrack, was lying on it with blood all over his body and his breath weak.

It seemed that his injuries were extremely serious, and even a thick bandage could not stop the blood from seeping out.

Compared with Lieutenant General Penrak's opponent, Lieutenant General Hirano Yoshiki, he was undoubtedly not lucky enough. A large-caliber naval gun shell from a Japanese warship exploded nearby. Several guards responsible for protecting the commander's safety were killed on the spot.

If it weren't for these guards who acted as human shields, Lieutenant General Penrak would not have been able to escape the fate of becoming a pile of minced meat.

When the staff members exclaimed and scrambled to dig the commander out of the soil, Lieutenant General Penrak was already dying, with several pieces of shrapnel hitting his vital parts.

When the stretcher arrived at the infirmary, Rear Admiral Woolsey, the chief of staff who came after hearing the news, shouted sternly from afar: "Hurry and arrange the best military doctors to operate on the commander!"

(To be continued)(To be continued)