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"Although the national government now controls a large area of ​​colonies and has formed as many as 60 colonial divisions, how can the morale of those colonial troops who are forced to fight compare with the Korean People's Liberation Army who are fighting to liberate their motherland? Now in exile There are no less than 200 million North Koreans in China and the Far East Republic, and it is not a problem to recruit 20 to 30 troops from them. Moreover, after the Korean People’s Liberation Army invades North Korea, it can directly recruit recruits from the local area to expand its strength and eventually replace millions of Chinese. Casualties are still possible.”

Speaking of this, Mao Zedong's expression became a little dignified. After taking a few puffs of cigarettes, he said: "But we'd better not come forward directly about this matter. After all, the KMT is very afraid of us now... The last time we asked them to recognize the Japanese Soviet Republic It was rejected. This time, it is best for the Workers' Party of Korea to persuade the Korean Independence Army and the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea to make a request to the Nationalist Government. Ask the Nationalist Government to allow them to recruit troops from the Koreans in China, and to provide 30 armed forces human infantry equipment."

"I agree with Comrade Mao Zedong's suggestion. Even if North Korea after independence is not ruled by the Workers' Party, it will be beneficial and harmless to the world revolution." Zhou Enlai's tone was slow, he paused and said: "But the anti-Japanese national unity The work on the front line should still be advanced, and this war should also be defined as a war for the Chinese people to resist Japanese imperialist aggression." His tone was a bit heavy, "This is beneficial to our party. And we also have to propose the establishment of the whole nation. The anti-Japanese coalition government proposed that all opposition parties with seats in both houses, including our party, the Kuomintang, the Youth Party, the Chinese Communist League, and the National Socialist Workers Party, join the coalition government and unite in the war of resistance! Therefore, the Chinese border guards led by our party will also be involved in this national war of resistance. However, the necessary independence should still be maintained, and the Kuomintang must not allow our army to fight a frontal war of attrition against Japanese imperialism .”

As soon as Zhou Enlai said this, Mao Zedong nodded slightly, but Zhang Xueliang and Zhu De frowned and looked at him with some surprise.

"Of course, we don't expect the Kuomintang to sincerely cooperate with us in the fight against Japan under the current circumstances." Zhou Enlai said with a deep smile: "However, we want to use this to show the people of the whole country our determination to fight the Japanese imperialists to the end. It is very necessary under the current situation. In addition, if the Kuomintang suffers defeat on the frontal battlefield, we can justifiably use the battlefield behind enemy lines to support the Kuomintang’s frontal battlefield. After all, it is only the first day of the war, and it is still very difficult to see who wins. Unpredictable!"

Just as he was talking, Deng Xiaoping, secretary-general of the Central Committee, knocked on the door and came in. He brought a telegram from the Japanese Communist Party to the Comintern. The telegram from the Japanese Communist Party reported the situation in Japan. The Japanese government had just declared war on China, and at the same time announced the The Navy achieved an unprecedented victory in the first day of operations!Among them, the Japanese navy has achieved brilliant results in sinking four Chinese aircraft carriers, severely damaging three, destroying two heavy cruisers, and destroying and shooting down 500 aircraft!The army foiled the Chinese army's plot to attack North Korea, and counterattacked and entered the territory of Manchuria, China!The Japanese Communist Party also informed the Chinese Communist Party that according to the information obtained by their intelligence personnel lurking in the Japanese Prime Minister's residence, the Japanese Navy has indeed achieved an unprecedented victory...

Hearing this news, the leaders of the CCP in the office were stunned for a moment, and the expressions on their faces were even more uncertain. Everyone turned their attention to Zhou Enlai.Zhou Enlai frowned and thought for a moment before he said: "This situation should be true. After all, the loss report released by the Nationalist Government also included that two aircraft carriers were sunk. They lost the battle, so they always have to whitewash it. !

However, the Japanese victory at sea will not shake the Kuomintang's land advantage for the time being. We should still focus on North Korea as the main direction of development.At the same time, he instructed the Manchurian Provincial Party Committee and the Far Eastern Republic to make all preparations for anti-Japanese work in the enemy's rear, transfer the party's forces in southern Manchuria to the ground, try to enter the Kuomintang army to carry out military operations, and strive to send part of the Kuomintang army to defeat in the process. Patriotic officers and soldiers were drawn into the revolutionary ranks. "

Speaking of this, he thought for a while, and added: "Of course, the military movement work should be carried out under the banner of patriotism and resistance to Japan. Our party can only lead in secret. This is particularly critical."

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Konoe Fumimaro looked at the streets on both sides through the car window. Although it was late at night, the streets were still full of people celebrating the victory.The Japanese people all over the street spontaneously gathered on the street tonight after the Japanese government announced a major victory in the war against China, and all the people were cheering hoarsely.These ordinary people in Japan have paid too much for the power of the country and for the overthrow of the Chinese Empire that has been oppressing Japan since the September 9.18th War. Now they finally see the hope of victory and see Japan's persuasion of China to become Asia again. Overlord's Hope!

This is everything that the Japanese people think in their hearts now, and it is also the basis for this country with a weak heavy industry foundation, a small country, and poor resources to develop to the present stage.Konoe Fumimaro also deeply understood this point.That's why he stood with the army and navy, ignored Japan's weak national strength, and fantasized about using the morale of the people to let Japan lay the foundation for becoming a real powerful country in this opportunity for world imperialism to reshuffle the cards!

Looking at the citizens who were excited by the victory of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Konoe Fumimaro smiled with satisfaction. After decades of imperial education since the Meiji Restoration, 7000 million citizens have become Japanese to participate in this war. The biggest capital of world war!In contrast, although China has a population of 6 million, how many people are really willing to dedicate everything to the country?According to the information sent back by the Japanese intelligence agency, most Chinese people have no interest in this national battle between China and Japan. What they care about is how much benefit they can get from the rapidly expanding country.As long as this war becomes a bloody and protracted war, the Chinese government will likely be forced to make concessions under popular pressure, and even the Chinese Communist Party will take advantage of popular discontent and war weariness to...

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, do you really believe the report on the battle situation reported by the military?" Koichi Kido, the Minister of the Palace, said in a soft voice, but he still pulled Konoe out of his thoughts.

"Kido-kun, do you think there is any problem?" Konoe Fumimaro glanced at the worried Kido Koichi, and said with a smile: "The results reported by the Navy newspaper are only twice as big as the Chinese themselves admit, so it can be The reliability is very high. Besides, even if the navy has falsely reported its battle results, according to the losses reported by the Chinese, we are the winners of today's sea and air battle! After all, none of our aircraft carriers sank, and the Chinese did Two ships."

Koichi Kido bowed slightly at Konoe, and reminded in a low voice: "Your Excellency, I just felt that Minister Nagata and Minister Yamamoto had very gloomy faces when they reported the battle situation to you at the five ministers meeting just now, and it doesn't seem like a It looks like they have won the battle. Moreover, the two ministers also jointly proposed on behalf of the military department a general war plan to mobilize 600 million nationals, expand the army to 800 million, and train [-] million reserve soldiers at the same time. Don’t you find that there is something wrong with these policies? ?"

"Mr. Kido," Konoe sighed softly, and explained: "The navy's victory is undoubtedly, but the strength of the Chinese navy is still there, and it is still very difficult to completely eliminate them. Moreover, the empire cannot really defeat China. Relying on the navy alone. Admiral Nagata Tieshan believed that the decisive battle between North Korea and Manchuria would truly determine the fate of the two countries, just like the Sino-Japanese War. Defeating the Qing Dynasty’s Beiyang Fleet was just the beginning. To really force the Qing Dynasty to cede territory and pay compensation, they must be defeated The main force of the army." At this point, his face became serious, "But the strength of the Chinese army is by no means comparable to that of the Manchu Dynasty. Let alone defeating them, even if it is a tie, I am afraid that it will take unimaginable casualties Therefore, it is very necessary to expand the army to 600 million and train another 800 million reserve soldiers. When I meet with His Majesty later, I will ask Kido-kun to explain the reason to His Majesty."

"Your official understands." Kido Yuki nodded, and said in his heart: "What about 600 million troops and 800 million reserve soldiers? Without the permission of the emperor, how could Nagata Tieshan and Yamamoto Eisuke propose at the five-phase meeting? ? It’s just that Japan may have these 1400 strong men, but do they have the weapons and equipment to arm them?”

"What's the matter? What did Kido-kun think of?" Konoe Fumimaro seemed to see Kido's worry.

"It's nothing." Kido thought for a while, and then asked: "Your Excellency, can the resources of the empire support the consumption of 600 million troops?"

Konoe Fumimaro sighed softly when he heard the words: "In short, the government will do everything possible. I dare not say anything else. Rifles and bayonets are always guaranteed."

Koichi Kido shook his head slightly. He believed that a rifle bayonet could defeat the Chinese aircraft and artillery. I really don't know what these people are thinking?

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Wuhan, Moshan Presidential Residence.

This night, the power core of the Republic of China is also brightly lit, it seems that it is destined to be a sleepless night.There was already a long row of cars parked on the road in front of the Presidential Palace. The license plates belonged to the heads of various departments of the National Government. It seemed that they had all been summoned to the Presidential Palace for a meeting.

"The National Assembly has passed a resolution to declare war on Japan with a high vote. Now the Republic of China is in a state of war again. There is also news from Japan. Konoe Fumimaro also held a five-phase meeting overnight. It is estimated that there will be news of general mobilization tomorrow. Come out. It is estimated that the Japanese will fight us forever... Comrade Zhao Ming, what do you think? Should we also formulate a corresponding general mobilization plan?"

President Luo spoke slowly, but his expression was very relaxed, as if he had a well-thought-out plan.Of course, he knew the real situation of the battle in the Philippines in the South China Sea this afternoon. It was just that two seaplane carriers refitted with the "Republic Ship" were sunk.This kind of 10000-ton freighter is not worth much at all, and can be built in batches by major shipbuilding factories in China.

"Mobilization is of course necessary, but the outcome of the war between China and Japan may depend mainly on the navy and air force. As long as the army can strictly guard the line of defense on the Yalu River, it is enough. The existing two hundred or so divisions should be enough to deal with the situation. Has the scale expanded?" Wang Jingwei frowned, tentatively asking.

Luo Yiqun smiled and said, "Whether to expand the army depends on the battle plan of the base camp and the general staff?" He turned his head and smiled and asked Luo Yaoguo, "Fuwen, how are we going to defeat those Japanese devils? You, the general staff You should know it in your heart, right?"

Luo Yaoguo nodded slightly, with a trace of solemnity on his face, "With our current strength, it is not difficult to defeat Japan, but it is not so easy to eliminate the great trouble of this country and nation. To defeat them, we only need to rely on the navy and air force , the role of the army is indeed not great. However, if you want to destroy Japan, you will inevitably have to land on their homeland, and it is expected that they will be the most fiercely resisted. It will not work without a sufficient number of troops. Of course, I am not trying to expand the existing army The establishment of 212 divisions, but the mobilization and training of about 300 million reserve soldiers is still necessary, and the number of sacrifices will probably be more in the event of a war! However, it is always worthwhile to eliminate Japan as a major problem forever.”

"Destroy Japan forever!" Wang Jingwei was startled when he heard the words, looked at Luo Yaoguo fixedly, and said after a while, "Brother Fuwen means to...destroy Japan as a country?"

Luo Yaoguo shrugged his shoulders, and said calmly: "The only way to truly win the war is in this way, and there is no other way! And to achieve this goal, it is inevitable to wipe out 1000 million to 1500 million Japanese troops, and our national defense force is also prepared to pay more than 200 million people. casualties!"

Chapter 0929 Total War ([-]) Going Northward to Supervise the Battle

As soon as Luo Yaoguo's remarks about annihilating more than 1000 million Japanese troops came out, the officials in the entire conference room were buzzing with discussions. Everyone was whispering and exchanging opinions. Shock!China has fought a lot of foreign wars in this time and space, but it has never fought a real war of destroying the country. Even the war with the Soviet Union was nothing more than supporting Queen Anastasinia to restore Romano The Husband Dynasty is just that, not the real destruction of the country.Therefore, the losses suffered by the Chinese National Defense Forces in the war were not very large, and the number of casualties was less than 20.As for the current Sino-Japanese war, none of the government officials here thought it would be a real war of annihilation. Everyone thought that it would be over as long as the territories of Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia were seized.These sites are far away from the Japanese mainland. As long as the Chinese navy can win, the land battles will not be too fierce, and the loss of at most 20 people will win the victory.

But now Luo Yaoguo blatantly proposed to destroy Japan, a neighbor with only a strip of water, at the cost of 200 million casualties!How can it not be extremely shocking?

Wang Jingwei and Vice President Sun Ke looked at each other and shook their heads slightly to express concern.Sun Ke said loudly in Cantonese Mandarin: "After all, Japan is not a backward country like Vietnam and Siam. They have not been conquered by any foreign country since ancient times. After the Meiji Restoration, they have a very high cohesion. The country is united around the emperor alone. It is not an easy task to destroy Japan. President, my opinion is to defeat Japan and deprive it of all its colonies and overseas territories. I do not occupy Japan, let alone consider destroying Japan nationality."

As soon as Sun Ke's opinion came out, all the government officials in the conference room nodded in agreement.Luo Yaoguo's face was slightly gloomy. He didn't expect that Sun Ke, the staunch ally of Luo's uncle and nephew, and the appointed successor of Luo Yiqun's presidency would actually sing against this issue!It seems that this "dictator" wearing a democratic cloak is not a real dictator after all. Although his prestige is high, he is not scary!

Of course, Luo Yaoguo also knew that Sun Ke, the eldest son, raised objections to his policies not out of selfishness. To be honest, there were not many people who really supported the strategy of destroying the Japanese nation in the top ranks of the National Defense Forces... It's just that Luo Yaoguo was in the army. The prestige is too high, and everyone dare not stand up to oppose it.

"Fu Wen, I know that you don't really want to destroy the Japanese nation, but just to boost morale, and use this as a slogan." President Luo Yiqun has long seen the performance of everyone in his eyes, and he also knows that Luo Yaoguo's strategy is very difficult. It was difficult to be accepted by these people, so he came out to smooth things over. He smiled and said: "But the mobilization and training of 300 million reserve soldiers is still necessary. Although they may not be able to be used, they are always prepared. As for Japan's post-war disposal, it is still under discussion. It's too early, so let's wait until a later date."

Luo Yaoguo smiled faintly: "Since the President has said it all, let's leave it at that. We will talk about Japan's post-war disposal at that time... Right now, we should focus on how to defeat this enemy... President, there are still some military affairs waiting for me at the General Staff Go to cook, the military situation on the Yalu River is still very urgent, so I will resign first."

As he spoke, he stood up and saluted Luo Yiqun to say goodbye.Although the post-war disposal of Japan's demise was not approved at today's presidential meeting, the motion to mobilize and train 300 million reserve soldiers was passed.As for what will happen to Japan in the end, it depends on the extent of the war.Now that he is the chief of the general staff, the course of the war is not yet under his control. It is not difficult to make Japan shed all the blood!

When he returned to his own office of the General Staff, Yan Wu, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, and Long Tenghui, Minister of the Navy, had been waiting for him there for a long time.Both of them held a thick stack of reports in their hands, which had just been delivered by the Joint Command of the Philippine Campaign and the Beiyang Front Army.There are not only more accurate battle reports, but also plans and requests for next-step combat operations.

Luo Yaoguo greeted the two with a nod, then took the report and looked down.Yan Wu also took the map and spread it on the desk and explained to him: "The suggestion of Commander Zhao and Commander Sun in Nanyang is to carry out the landing operation in the Philippines as originally planned, and at the same time use the Philippines as a bait to force the main force of the Japanese combined fleet to engage in a decisive battle. On the Beiyang side, Chief Bai wants to let the Japanese in to fight. After an afternoon of fighting, Chief Bai found that the Japanese army has assembled a large number of troops south of the Yalu River. The total number may be as high as 50 to 80! If you want to fight from the front I am afraid that the loss will be very heavy. Therefore, Chief Bai has an idea, that is, to gather the main force of the Beiyang Front Army on the north bank of the Yalu River, and at the same time show the strength of our armored forces to the Japanese army, so that the two armored grenadier divisions of the Fifth Army can attack in advance, and the two armored grenadier divisions that have just The Japanese army who established a beachhead on the north bank of the Yalu River rushed down the river!

In this way, the main force of the Japanese army can be attracted to the Sino-Japanese border in the northern part of the Korean peninsula for defense, forming a confrontation with our army.Our army temporarily transferred the main force of the Nanyang Fleet and the Western Fleet to the north, and used them to cover an elite army unit to find a suitable place to land in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, cut off the back route of the Japanese troops in North Korea, and completely surrounded them to death. In North Korea! "

As soon as Yan Wu finished speaking, the Minister of the Navy, Long Tenghui, stood up and echoed him: "I believe that Chief Bai's suggestion is completely feasible. At present, the Japanese navy has suffered setbacks in Nanyang, and their army will definitely change their original plan and turn to defense. North Korea's terrain is mountainous, which is not conducive to the power of mechanized troops. If you want to occupy the Korean Peninsula inch by inch, I am afraid that it will take a year or two to lose tens of thousands of people and it will be difficult to succeed. Using the navy to fight a landing battle unexpectedly A good idea."

Luo Yaoguo was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect this Bai Chongxi to come up with a method similar to the Incheon Landing to deal with the Japanese!He nodded, looked at Long Tenghui and said, "When will the navy be ready, and how many main ships can it mobilize to participate in the battle?"

Long Tenghui smiled and said: "The main force of the Nanyang and Western Fleets did not suffer any losses in today's battle. The navy can dispatch 11 aircraft carriers, three battleships, five armored ships, and four heavy cruisers at any time. And there are three more A ready-made marine division is available, so the landing operation will never fail."

"The Japanese strengthened the defense of North Korea's west coast after the 9.18 War?" Luo Yaoguo asked.

Long Tenghui was taken aback when he heard the words. As the Minister of the Navy, he really didn't know the situation of Japan's deployment on the west coast of North Korea. He hurriedly looked up at Yan Wu. The defense is of course very strong, especially Incheon and Gunsan, which may become the ideal places for the army to land, have built coastal fortresses, deployed 356mm armored forts, and deployed a large number of mines in the port. A team-level fortress garrison. In addition, since September this year, the Japanese army has been aggressively expanding the fortifications of Incheon and Gunsan. The garrison is estimated to have increased to more than one division. But such defense is nothing to us at all The problem is that there is almost no possibility of our army’s landing failure on the west coast of North Korea! The key to Chief Bai’s plan is not to land, but to attract the main force of the Japanese army to deploy defenses on the south bank of the Yalu River as much as possible.”

"Well, I can support this idea. The Beiyang Front Army and the Department of the Navy will be responsible for formulating the specific combat plan. As for the plan to attract the main force of the Japanese army to the south bank of the Yalu River... it can be decided by the Beiyang Front Army. If it needs the cooperation of the General Staff, just do it Proposed."

As soon as Luo Yaoguo finished speaking, Yan Wu took out a telegram from his pocket and handed it to Luo Yaoguo with both hands, and said with a smile: "Teacher, Chief Bai has already proposed a preliminary plan to lure the enemy. In addition to the troops, we also need the full cooperation of the Philippine Campaign Joint Command and you, Teacher."

"You want me to cooperate?" Luo Yaoguo was stunned for a moment, took a look at the telegram in Yan Wu's hand, and said with a smile: "Okay. My big brother is getting more and more scheming, but since he can figure out Of course, as a brother, I must fully cooperate with this plan.

Yan Wu, go and ask He Jingzhi to come to the General Staff. When I leave, he will be in charge of the headquarters.Also, let Jin Zuojin go north with me, and tell me on the train if the Korean Independence Army has any demands. "

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October 1939, 10 was the third day of the war between China and Japan.

Wuhan Hanyang Railway Station.A blue-steel train is ready to go.The station was heavily guarded. The Military Police Headquarters of the National Defense Forces and the Wuhan Garrison Headquarters all dispatched officers and soldiers with live ammunition to guard the surrounding area of ​​the station.A group of civil and military officials from the Nationalist Government, celebrities from all walks of life in Wuhan, reporters sent by major newspapers in the capital, and non-commissioned officers and students from the Central Military Academy and the Junior Military Academy took their passes early in the morning and entered this military train that has always been under the control of the National Defense Forces. stand inside.Now they are crowded on the platform, looking in the direction of the waiting hall, as if they are waiting for someone.

It turned out that just yesterday, Marshal Luo Yaoguo, Chief of Staff of the National Defense Forces, after studying the overall situation of the current Sino-Japanese war, decided to launch a large-scale offensive operation on the Yalu River line, which was gradually at risk of stalemate, in order to completely defeat the so-called The Japanese Kwantung Army put the entire Korean Peninsula under the control of the Chinese National Defense Forces!In order to ensure that the officers and soldiers participating in the "Battle of the Yalu River" can fight with the greatest enthusiasm and courage, Luo Yaoguo also asked the President to approve him to go north and sit in Shenyang to personally supervise this decisive battle that will determine the fate of China and Japan!Luo Yaoguo, the behind-the-scenes controller of the Republic of China regime and the founder of the National Defense Forces, once the news was announced that he would go out in person, it immediately caused quite a stir in the three towns of Wuhan.It seems that the climax of this Sino-Japanese war is about to be staged on both sides of the Yalu River!Of course, the second doomsday of the Japanese Kwantung Army will surely come soon.

Along with Luo Yaoguo, leaders of the Korean Independence Army and the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, including Kim Jo-jin, Lee Beom-seok, and Yoon Chi-young, who had been in exile in China for more than 30 years, and more than 1000 Korean Independence Army backbones trained by the Central Military Academy.When Luo Yiqun, Luo Yaoguo, Wang Jingwei and three leaders of the North Korean independence movement who couldn't even close their mouths laughed together, they appeared in front of the reporter's flashlight.The civilian officials and military officials of the Nationalist Government who came to see them off, and celebrities from all walks of life applauded enthusiastically, while the non-commissioned officers and cadets of the Central Military Academy and the Junior Military Academy all shouted slogans and frantically waved the blue sky and white sun flags in their hands, especially the [-]th and [-]th The [-]-year-old military cadet was so excited that his eyes filled with tears, he shouted "Assistant Commander" desperately there, and he didn't know why this guy deserved the worship of these boys?

Looking at the green military uniforms on these children, the crazy admiration in their innocent eyes, and waves of cheers, Luo Yaoguo couldn't help but think of a certain great leader from another time and space...

"Fuwen, this time you will go to Shenyang to sit in town. Victory must be just around the corner. I am not worried about this at all. It's just... I will deal with Japan after the war with Zhesheng (Sun Ke) and Zhaoming (Wang Jingwei) ) is the same, we have to forgive and forgive others, and it is always inappropriate to kill them all. Besides, if we kill 1000 enemies, we will lose 30. If we really wiped out more than [-] million Japanese soldiers, we will have to die several million. This Why bother? Anyway, we already have enough land, and we don’t care about Little Japan’s [-] square kilometers, so let them go.”