Age of Conquest Reborn

Even if Admiral Nagano thinks about it with the back of his head, he knows that once Nagumo Chuichi becomes the commander of the combined fleet, he will never be able to have the tacit and harmonious personal relationship with Yamamoto Isoroku, in terms of personality and conduct.

, Nanyun and himself are completely different from each other!

Back then, during the Battle of Midway Island in the Eastern Pacific, he was still the Chief of Military Command of the Navy and the second most powerful person in the Navy, directly responsible for commanding operations. If Nagumo Chuichi could obey his orders and not act on his own, he would not have fought.

A defeated battle.∑

It was okay to lose the battle, but Chuichi Nagumo refused to admit his mistake. On the contrary, after he was dismissed, he kept talking about what he was doing, saying that if the Military Command had not interfered with the task force's wartime command, there would have been no defeat at Midway.

It made me very passive at the time.

The enmity between the two people was forged at that time. If Nagumo was not a close friend of Yamamoto Isoroku, it would not be a simple punishment such as dismissal and layoff. From the bottom of his heart, General Nagano definitely did not want Nagumo Chuichi.

Becoming the commander of the Combined Fleet is because this position is so important, not only because he controls the most powerful fleet in the Imperial Navy, but also because of the internal power structure of the Imperial Navy.

The Minister of the Imperial Navy, the Chief of Naval Command, and the Commander of the Combined Fleet have always been called the three giants of the Imperial Navy. The Minister of the Navy is undoubtedly the first, but the position of Commander of the Combined Fleet is also very important. Admiral Nagano does not want to,

A guy who was incompatible with himself and had deep grudges climbed to the position of commander of the combined fleet and gained the ability to compete with him.

The reason why General Nagano was hesitant and did not exclude Nagumo Chuichi from the candidates on the spot was because Yamamoto Isoroku had been killed. Yamamoto Isoroku had mentioned to him many times before that Nagumo Chuichi was mature and prudent.

. He is worthy of reuse. Even if he cannot command a fleet alone, he is still qualified to be the deputy commander of a combined fleet.

Nagano Shuzo has never been skeptical about Yamamoto Isoroku's words and his vision, but he also did not agree to Yamamoto. Therefore, Nagumo Chuichi has always been idle at home. Now, a problem is placed in front of him. Obviously, Nagumo

Chuichi's advantage is greater than that of the other two, and he also had Yamamoto's strong recommendation during his lifetime. It seems difficult to decide!

"The three people recommended by you all have their own merits and demerits, but in my opinion, it would be better for Jiro Matsuda, the current chief of staff of the Combined Fleet, to take over as commander!" Admiral Nagano still made up his mind. Nagumo cannot be allowed to do so.

Chuichi takes over.

Seeing the expressions of the other big guys change, General Nagano hurriedly changed his mind and said: "Of course, Nagumo Chuichi and Koga Hoichi are also good candidates. This is just my personal opinion, and I also listen to your opinions.

What!"

Admiral Nagakawa, the navy's second-ranking figure and chief of the military command department, said: "Nagano-kun, in my opinion, it is better for Nagumo Chuichi to serve as the commander of the combined fleet. Is the advantage obvious? I remember. Yamamoto-kun also did this many times during his lifetime.

I have recommended Chuichi Nagumo. When the combined fleet of the Imperial Navy encounters sudden changes, some personal grudges will become insignificant!"

The meaning of General Hisakawa's words is very obvious. I know that Nagano Shuzo doesn't want to see Nagumo Chuichi, but now we are discussing matters on a case-by-case basis, and the one who can do it should do it. Nagano Shuzo, please don't bring your personal grudges into official business. Several other big guys,

He also echoed and agreed with General Hisakawa's opinion. He is all a veteran, so he can't see the fishiness in it?

The Imperial Navy cannot allow the Nagano Shuzo faction to become the dominant one. In the past, Yamamoto Isoroku and Nagano Shuzo were in love, so there was nothing that could be done about it. Now that Yamamoto is dead, Nagumo Chuichi is pushed to the top. This is also the need to check and balance the Nagano faction. Besides, Nangumo is

Yun Zhongyi is indeed the most suitable candidate.

After seeing several big bosses, they all agreed unanimously that Nagumo Chuichi should be appointed as the commander of the combined fleet. Nagano Shuzo had nothing to say. He couldn't get into trouble with the big bosses of other factions of the Navy and let the Army have a hard time.

Department guys are laughing!

The words of General Hisakawa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Command, were very unpleasant. The current General Nagano did not want to talk to Hisakawa about this, and said: "Well, since everyone agrees with Nagumo Chuichi to take up the post of Commander of the Combined Fleet, I will immediately

Enter the palace to meet His Majesty the Emperor and report this matter!" When he said these words, Nagano Shuzo felt his chest tightening!

The army and navy both came up with candidates, and soon the appointment order for the base camp was issued. Unlike Ito Genzaburo, the appointment of Nagumo Chuichi was a letter of appointment personally signed by Emperor Hirohito, and Nagumo Chuichi was appointed

The military rank was promoted from Vice Admiral to Admiral.

The commander of the Australian Front, who could have unified command of the Japanese army and navy, was split into two due to the death of Yamamoto Isoroku, and was re-established as an independent command system for the army and navy. For the more than two million Japanese army and navy in Australia,

Whether it is a blessing or a curse for the combined fleet is not yet known, but the long-standing feud between the army and the navy will definitely be brought to future combat commands!

In Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States, where Japan's North American Combat Command is located, in a villa near the seaside, Admiral Minamino, who still serves as chief of staff in vain, looked at the telegram in his hand and cried over and over again. Matsuda Naka, chief of staff of the Combined Fleet

After the general confirmed the death of Yamamoto Isoroku, he immediately sent a telegram. It can be said that Admiral Minamino knew the news of Yamamoto's death earlier than Navy Minister Nagano Shuzo!

A photo of himself and General Yamamoto was taken by Minami. He held it in his hand and took a look at it. He felt sad for a long time and cried for a while. Then he raised his head and poured a glass of sake. The spilled wine and tears were mixed together.

If you drink the mellow sake with your shirt wet, you will feel heart-wrenching pain and boundless sadness, just like General Minamino's mood at the moment.

The adjutants and guards stood outside the door in a state of fearlessness, listening to the commander singing an unknown ballad with tears in his eyes. This was heartbreaking. It was the first time that General Minamino had lost his composure. They didn't know what was going on.

As a result, the commander, who has always had a fairy-like spirit, was like a drunkard on the streets of Tokyo, singing and crying?

"Crack!" There was a sound, and several cars stopped in front of the villa. A large group of armed military police jumped out of the car and formed a tight cordon with a roar. However, the adjutant who rushed over after hearing the news was frightened.

I was shocked. What's going on? You're confiscating your house?

After the adjutant saw clearly who was coming, he felt even more terrified. General Ito Genzaburo, commander of the Imperial North American Operations Command, strode into the villa surrounded by several staff officers.

The adjutant's head buzzed. He knew very well that Commander Ito and his boss, General Minamino, were totally on the wrong side. What were they going to do with a large group of military police here today?

"Commander Ito, do you...?" the adjutant asked respectfully. No matter what he said, the adjutant had been a confidant of General Minamino for many years. No matter what, he had to ask the question.

"Inform Chief of Staff Minamino that Ito is visiting!" Ito Yanzaburo's words were simple and blunt. When he spoke, he didn't even look at the little major.

The adjutant did not dare to neglect, and asked the guards to invite General Ito into a polite room to serve tea. He quickly ran to General Minamino's quiet room and shouted softly: "Your Excellency, General! Your Excellency, General!"

The singing in the room stopped, "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?" General Nanye's angry voice came out.

"General, Commander Ito is here to visit you!" the adjutant said quickly.

General Minamino in the quiet room obviously paused for a moment before ordering, "Commander Ito, please come here!"

Ito Yanzaburo asked the following staff to stay polite, and he followed the adjutant to lead the quiet room alone. After opening the door, Ito noticed a strange atmosphere flowing in the quiet room, which was very strange. Minano was

The guy also had an abnormal expression.

Just as General Ito was thinking about it, General Minamino spoke, "It's rare that Commander Ito has condescended to come to this humble residence. Please sit down. This is the tea I just made. Please use it!" The tone was very light, with an obvious politeness.

distance.

Ito Genzaburo was not here to drink tea. He said straight to the point: "Chief of Staff Minamino, I have just received an order from the base camp and appointed me as the commander of the Imperial Australian Front. I will be fully responsible for all matters on the Australian battlefield!" After speaking, his eyes

Staring closely at General Minamino with an indifferent expression.

"Oh! Congratulations on your promotion, Commander! Commander of the Imperial Australian Front, he has a high position of authority!" General Minamino's tone could not tell whether it was a sarcasm or a compliment, and there was no sign of surprise.

"Old slippery man!" General Ito cursed secretly, "Chief of Staff Minamino, you and I both know that the original commander of the Imperial Australian Front was General Yamamoto. However, for some reason, the base camp suddenly changed its decision and said

It’s General Yamamoto who is unwell and temporarily unable to perform his duties, but I don’t believe it. You are a close friend of General Yamamoto, so you must know the reason?”

General Ito stared at General Minamino like a knife, as if he wanted to read some clues from this calm face.

"Hahaha!" Admiral Minamino chuckled several times and sighed: "Commander, I am so proud. I live in a corner of North America. How do I know the decisions of the base camp far away from home? Ever since General Yamamoto commanded the combined fleet to go to the Southwest Pacific battlefield.

, we live in different places, how can I know anything?"

"On the other hand, Your Excellency, Commander, as the commander of the Empire's North American Combat Command, he has an important position and his opinions go directly to the superiors. He is also the Secretary of Army and the confidant of the Chief of General Staff of the base camp. Don't you understand that the base camp has made such a decision?

The reason for the decision?”

Another fuzzy answer, General Ito's aggressive question was like being hit on a ball of cotton, feeling no force and rebounding.

"Minamino-kun, I have suggested to the base camp that you be appointed as the chief of staff of the Imperial Australian Front Command. What do you think of Minamino-kun?" General Ito suddenly said some very unexpected words.

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