Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 433 The war is suspended

One of the main battleships of the Japanese army was sunk by the Sulu Mobile Corps Air Defense Brigade outside Wusongkou. All the Japanese ships were stunned, watching the behemoth being swallowed up by the sea, with only wisps of oil huā, proving that it had been

existence, and the numerous bullet marks, billowing smoke, bloody corpses of dead sailors, and screams of seriously injured sailors on their own warships, the commanders of these Japanese ships felt a chill in their hearts. This was still the squadron they were familiar with.

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All the Japanese ships were running at full power, dragging billowing black smoke, and fled towards the sea outside Wusongkou. They quickly got out of the range of the coastal defense artillery. The seriously injured Japanese ship finally managed to save his life.

However, the hull of the ship tilted even more sharply, almost

No one could stand there, but it was the companion ship that exploded and sank that saved its life. The soldiers in the group were so busy watching the spectacular scene of the Japanese ship exploding, catching fire, and sinking with their mouths wide open that they forgot to fire. However, there were still a few

Send cannonballs to it.

The Japanese sailors who fell into the water were like dumplings in a boiling pot. As the waves undulated, they did not dare to land and could only swim towards the open sea. There were many die-hard sailors in the lifeboats who kept shooting towards the shore.

Several soldiers who walked out of the fortifications were shot by cold guns.

Now the angry soldiers, God has a good nature, originally did not want to beat up the drowned dogs. As long as they did not go ashore, they would leave their lives to the sea. However, this mad dog has no teeth and still bites people.

Leveling, aiming at the Japanese sailors, they fired wildly, knocking out the lifeboats and knocking over the lifebuoys. They stopped bitterly until there were no more bullets fired. The bodies of the Japanese sailors gradually moved away from the Chinese coast with the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

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The soldiers of the 1st Regiment of the Air Defense Brigade are proud of themselves. This is the first time in the Sino-Japanese War that a large-tonnage Japanese naval warship was sunk, and it was in a sea battle. This incident also shocked the top brass of the Japanese Navy and regarded it as a serious threat to the navy.

Shameful, classified the matter as a top secret and vowed to carry out bloody revenge.

From then on, whenever they encountered a Chinese position with a coastal defense or river defense fort, they would ask the army to seize the fort first and eliminate the defenders. Then, the Japanese ships began to bombard the Chinese defenders' positions, mainly in civilian areas.

The evil fire was vented on unarmed civilians.

As a result, the Japanese Navy was also ridiculed by the Army, which further intensified the conflict between the Army and the Navy. Finally, four years later, the Japanese Navy rashly took action at Pearl Harbor in the United States and dragged the Americans who were watching from across the shore into the Pacific War. 膘féi

The strong Americans entered the war and dealt a fierce blow to the already panting Japanese, dooming Japan's defeat. At that time, Japan's war resources had been exhausted and were on the verge of exhaustion.

On the first day of the August 13th Battle, the Japanese Navy lost more than 18,000 Marines and 38 tanks, and sunk one large warship, severely damaged one, and lightly damaged six. The remaining Marines

The troops were surrounded in Hongkou and Yangshupu, and the naval fleet retreated to the open sea.

The result of the Japanese navy's eagerness to take action in Shanghai was that it was severely beaten and lost even an inch of land. The original concession was also taken back by the squadron. It can be said that they lost their wives and soldiers. All of this was the result of the Japanese navy.

The record achieved by the more than 65,000 vanguard troops of the Sulu Mobile Corps was enough for Tang Qiuli to defeat himself.

This battle also left a deep impression on General Zhang Zhizhong. The combat effectiveness of the ** division's troops, the military quality of the soldiers, weapons and equipment, etc., made him think more deeply about Tang Qiuli's troops, and express his feelings from the bottom of his heart.

On the evening of August 13th, he was writing a report to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek on the evening of August 13th. The content was related to the troops of the ** division participating in the war in Shanghai.

At this time, it was already dark outside the window. Due to the war, the bustling city of Shanghai, which never sleeps, was dimly lit and in a state of depression. There were only a few pedestrians on the road. Even those who had to take to the streets looked frightened and walked in a hurry. During the day, the Chinese defenders

The news of the repulse of the Japanese army and the subdued sound of gunfire gave the citizens a little peace of mind. Perhaps, things would be back to what they were before tomorrow, just like the time six years ago.

However, the wheel of war has already turned, but it has only slowed down. The Japanese who are pushing the wheel of war have not yet been satisfied with their greed, and the sword in their hands has not been blunted. How can they stop this imposition?

The war for the Chinese lasted eight years beyond their expectation. It was a test of a nation's toughness and endurance, eight years of blood and fire. Kind people will soon know what they are facing.

, what kind of beasts are they?

Because of the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese Navy failed rashly and suffered heavy losses. It was the biggest loss since the founding of the Imperial Navy. There was a quarrel among the high-level officials, the base camp was shocked, and Emperor Hirohito was furious. This was another use of force in China that he received.

The bad news of the defeat was that both the army and the navy failed in the first battle. Emperor Hirohito had to re-examine his generals. Are they all just pussies and mediocre people? I hired the wrong person?

A letter of complaint from his younger brother, Prince Kaningu Zaihito, only added to Emperor Hirohito's annoyance with the navy. Zaihi said in the letter: "Before August 13, in the name of Chief of General Staff, he strictly ordered all personnel in China to

The army and navy must not act rashly without receiving orders from the base camp. The bamboo mechanism is executing

A plan, if successful, can achieve twice the result with half the effort. However, the navy acted without authorization and incurred losses of troops and ships. It was in an extremely passive situation in Shanghai. The Imperial Navy has always been arrogant and domineering, and has repeatedly disobeyed orders. If it is not strictly enforced,

Pursuing this investigation may delay the smooth implementation of the empire's overall strategic plan."

Zai Ren's letter was nothing more than adding fuel to the fire, turning the already angry Emperor Hirohito into a rage. He knew very well that the imperial army and navy had been fighting for a long time, and he was happy to have both sides get into trouble. This was

The emperor's way of controlling his subordinates prevents one family from becoming dominant, but the navy guys are too disappointing. Emperor Hirohito acquiesced when the navy took action in Shanghai. Otherwise, no matter how bold the navy was, they would not dare to completely ignore Zai Ren.

Strict order from the Chief of General Staff.

Emperor Hirohito also knew that he, his younger brother, was sitting on the side of the Army. The Navy's behavior this time was too shameful, and he did not punish him lightly. He was afraid that the Army would have complaints, so he sent the Navy Minister Shigemitsu Kiichi to the Navy.

Minister Murakami Takeki was summoned to the palace, and he cursed loudly and violently. Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami were frightened, with stars in their eyes and sweating profusely.

Due to the face of Shigemitsu Kiichi's cabinet minister, His Majesty's emperor's guard finally did not look at his face. Murakami Kensuki did not have such good luck. Emperor Hirohito's anger towards the two people was borne by himself, and his face was

The beating was like a swollen pig's head, and the beautiful admiral's uniform was ripped apart like a rag by the furious Emperor, and was full of wrinkles.

After the beating and the scolding, Emperor Hirohito's anger seemed to have dissipated. He sat tiredly on the throne, his faint eyes staring directly at the two top figures of the navy through the lenses, as if

To look directly into their hearts, Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Kenshu felt even more uneasy, as if a disaster was imminent. Based on their understanding of His Majesty the Emperor, when His Majesty looks at you like this, someone is going to be in trouble.

"The navy's war against China was not successful. Soldiers were smashed and warships were damaged. Someone must be responsible for this. Kiichi Shigemitsu was removed from the post of Navy Minister and was replaced as Deputy Navy Minister. He still exercised the powers of Navy Minister and revoked

Murakami Takesaki's post as Minister of the Navy has been temporarily replaced as Minister of the Navy. His military rank is Admiral and he has been demoted to Vice Admiral. What do you two think?" Emperor Hirohito said in a calm tone.

Is this the end? Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takesuki couldn't believe their ears. Did His Majesty the Emperor have a great sex life last night, could he control several women, and even be in a good mood? It turned out that they were planning to pack up their bedrolls and leave.

Yes, not going to jail or going to military court is already a virtue earned by our ancestors. Who would have thought that His Majesty the Emperor would just deal with it so lightly, calling it dismissal, and he still had the final say.

They also knew that the Army was seizing on this matter and making a big fuss about it, especially the Imperial Prince, who was openly humiliated by the Navy and did not take this opportunity to complain harshly to his brother the Emperor.

, it’s not his Zai Ren style, and all kinds of punishments were originally reasonable. I never expected that the board was raised high, and the spanking on the buttocks felt like tickling. His Majesty the Emperor is wise, and the two of them were so moved.

I almost burst into tears.

"I originally had high hopes for the navy. I counted on the naval officers of the Empire of Japan to open up new territories for me and achieve unprecedented feats. They would gallop across thousands of miles of sea and the Asian archipelago, flying the flag of the sun all over the battleships.

Wherever you go, where do you think?

, Weak China, a small Wusongkou in Shanghai, actually caused the navy to sink into the sand. Thinking about it, it really makes me sad. You have failed my high hopes." Emperor Hirohito finished speaking quietly, making a look of sorrow, and said with a snow-white

Wipe the corners of your eyes with a handkerchief.

Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takesuki were moved beyond words by Emperor Hirohito's heartfelt words. They cried bitterly and choked with sobs and said: "It is the incompetence of the ministers who have made His Majesty worried. I do not seek to take up my original position. I only beg Your Majesty to let me."

Waiting to rush to the front line and break into pieces for Your Majesty and the Empire of Japan to atone for your sins."

Emperor Hirohito's goal was achieved, he was slapped, and sweet dates were given. Next, the Navy's mess had to be cleaned up. Emperor Hirohito really had to personally come forward to clean up the mess. He didn't want the Navy to do it, because

This incident was so suppressed by the Army that he couldn't hold his head high, and he was unable to recover from it. He was not comfortable letting the tough generals of the Army dictate the national policies. He felt like he was being dragged along.

On August 14, Emperor Hirohito convened a joint army and navy meeting in Tokyo to discuss new strategies for the war against China. At the meeting, a person's name once again came into the emperor's sight, and that was Tang Qiuli, known as the China Devil.

According to the information provided by the base camp intelligence headquarters, the army's defeat at Pingjin in North China and the navy's defeat at Wusong in Shanghai were all caused by this person's troops.

To be continued

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