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"Your Excellency Marshal, North Korea is only 20 square kilometers, and the mainland is only 30 square kilometers, while the New Japan State has more than 450 million square kilometers! It is 9 times the combined area of ​​North Korea and the mainland! How can the empire choose the small? "

"Yes, North Korea's defense should aim to delay the offensive of the Chinese army. The main force of the Imperial Army should be mobilized to New Japan. If possible, it should take the initiative to launch an offensive to seize the entire continent!"

"As long as the Australian continent is in hand, the revival of the empire is only a matter of time! If New Japan is lost, the entire Yamato nation will probably be trapped forever on the barren and narrow Japanese islands!"

"If this opportunity is lost, the empire will have no future!"

The opinions of the crowd were very neat, and King Tokamiya Jinhiko nodded slightly: "Although Shenzhou (referring to the mainland of Japan) is barren and small, it was left by the emperors of the past generations, and it was bestowed by the God Amaterasu on the Yamato nation. How can you say that you give up and give up What about it? And it is impossible for us to transport all [-] million citizens to New Japan... How will those abandoned citizens survive? How much they should hate us!" He sighed again at this point , The topic changed: "Of course, Your Majesty can't bear to abandon the ancestral property, and the monarchs in the country have never really seen the vastness of New Japan, so naturally they don't know how important this land is to the empire."

"Your Excellency Marshal, you mean..." Shigeru Sawada asked from the side.

King Jinyan of Chaoxiang Palace sighed again, he put down the binoculars in his hand, turned around and looked northeast (the direction of Japan), and said slowly: "My opinion, the opinion of the Palace of Xianyuan, the opinion of Prime Minister Konoe, and The opinions of Nagata Army Minister and Shimada Navy Minister are not the key. Only His Majesty the Emperor can make a decision on the issue of relocation of the whole country! How wise His Majesty the Emperor is, as long as he sees the vastness and richness of New Japan, he will naturally make a decision. We wait Instead of making suggestions, it is better to respectfully invite His Majesty the Emperor to visit New Japan in person."

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"Nagata-kun, Shimada-kun, the troops stationed in New Japan respectfully invite His Majesty the Emperor to go to New Japan Prefecture to inspect military affairs. What do you think?"

Hearing the news from Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro, Nagata Tieshan and the new Navy Minister Shigetaro Shimada couldn't help being surprised.The commander of the new Japanese garrison, Asakamiya Jinhiko, did not seem to follow the normal procedure to submit their request through the military department, but directly sent the report to the prime minister's residence, and even Emperor Hirohito had already received the memorial.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister," Nagata Tieshan frowned bitterly, and sighed: "Australia is good, but we have no way to send most of its citizens there, even 1000 million people. And Australia has no What about the industrial base? Most of the factories built in the UK were destroyed by the flames of war, and we have no time to build them... Even if the abandoned homeland goes there, it will be wiped out by the Chinese sooner or later.

The only chance of survival now is in the Korean battlefield!Even if it cannot win in the end, as long as it can be delayed until Germany defeats the United States, the war can be ended through international mediation and the future revival of the empire can be preserved.As for Australia, it seems that it can only give up. "

Konoe Fumimaro looked at Nagata Tieshan and shook his head slightly: "Nagata-kun, are you too pessimistic?" As he spoke, he looked at the Navy Minister with a silent face, "Shimada-kun, if you How many citizens and how many tons of machinery and equipment can the navy transport to New Japan in one year?"

"I can't ship much." Shintaro Shimada took a sip of the wartime coffee on the table, and after some calculations in his mind, he said slowly: "The current shipping is very tight, and the empire has a total of more than 200 million tons of merchant ships. To maintain the logistics of the five battlefields of Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Central America, and the Japanese East Indies, as well as the lifeline from South America to Japan, there is no one rich at all. And... since October 10 Since the start of the war between China and Japan, Chinese submarines have started to attack frequently in the Pacific Ocean, sinking 17 tons of our merchant ships in one month, and if this continues, by this time next year, the empire may not have the shipping capacity.”

"Is it that serious?" Fumimaro Konoe took a breath, and then blurted out: "If His Majesty the Emperor wants to go to New Japan, can the navy ensure safety?"

Shigetaro Shimada was taken aback for a moment, and then seeing Konoe Fumimaro's expression, he understood that Emperor Hirohito had received the memorial from Asaka Palace King Jinhiko, and also moved the whole country to New Japan Prefecture.Shimada nodded in embarrassment: "Of course, if Your Majesty is going to New Japan, the navy can certainly ensure the safety of the route. This can still be done. At present, the Chinese navy's surface ships are blocked by the Philippine Islands and the Ryukyu Islands and cannot enter. For activities in the Pacific Ocean, submarines alone cannot threaten the fleet with strict escorts."

"Oh, that's good." Konoe let out a sigh of relief and nodded.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister," Nagata Tieshan interjected at this time: "Has Your Majesty received the memorial of the new Japanese garrison troops? Have you agreed with their proposal to relocate the whole country?"

Konoe Fumimaro smiled noncommittally, and did not answer Nagata Tieshan's question directly.In fact, Emperor Hirohito ordered Konoe to be called into the palace early this morning, and showed him the memorial jointly signed by King Jinyan of Asaka Palace and Prince Zaihito of Hanin Palace, and asked for his opinion.Although Hirohito did not express his opinion, Fummaro Konoe could feel that the other party was a little tempted.But I just want to go to New Japan and take a look.As for the relocation of the whole country, it was not mentioned in the records of King Zhenyan of Chaoxiang Palace and Prince Zairen of Xianyuan Palace, and Yuren didn't even ask.

Nagata Tieshan also seemed to realize that his question was inappropriate, so he smiled dryly and said, "Your Excellency, please forgive me for your slip of the tongue." As he spoke, he emphasized his tone again: "Now the entire national destiny of the Japanese Empire is related to For the decisive battle in North Korea, it is necessary to patrol the New Japan Prefecture at this time, I am afraid that it will cause an unnecessary blow to the morale of the North Korean front..."

Chapter 0947 Korean War ([-]) a black heart, two preparations

"Nagata Qing really said that? Could it be that he is so sure that he can save Japan?"

Konoe Fumimaro hurried into the palace to report to Emperor Hirohito after the talks with Nagata Tetsuzan and Shimada Shigetaro.Hearing Nagata Tieshan's objection to the Emperor's inspection of the New Japan State during the Korean decisive battle, Hirohito's face slipped a trace of gloom.

Konoe Fumimaro understands Hirohito's thoughts, he and Emperor Hirohito are relatives.The Fujiwara family and the Emperor's family to which he belongs are still "family friends" for more than 1000 years, and the two families have been married by close relatives for generations.Therefore, unlike his predecessors, his prime minister is truly trusted by Emperor Hirohito, and he absolutely safeguards the interests of the emperor.Regarding the current situation, the army and navy may be more concerned about the military solution, and some elected politicians may start from the interests of the Japanese people, but Fummaro Konoe will first consider the future of Emperor Hirohito.

Now Japan's national policy is to delay the war with China, so as to wait for Germany to defeat the United States, and then obtain more favorable armistice conditions through Germany's mediation.If the German-American war is limited to a stalemate, and the Japanese army is defeated in Korea, then consideration should be given to ceding Eastern Australia, the Japanese East Indies, and the Japanese Philippines to seek peace with China in order to preserve the mainland.But the question is, will China be willing to agree to Japan's peace proposal after North Korea's victory?I am afraid that only Luo Yaoguo can answer this question.In case China comes to take advantage of the victory to attack and land in Japan, where is the way out for Emperor Hirohito?

Therefore, what Emperor Hirohito really cares about now is not how to preserve Japan, but how to preserve him, the Emperor of Japan!He didn't want to be like Stalin, who committed suicide without knowing why!

Konoe Fumimaro sighed softly, raised his head and looked at Hirohito: "Your Majesty, General Nagata believes that Japan has the capital to negotiate peace with China only when North Korea severely injures China..."

"What do you mean by heavy damage?" Hirohito asked.

"It is to cause heavy casualties to China. Even if North Korea is lost in the end, as long as 100 million or more Chinese can be killed and injured, and let them know that landing in Japan will pay even more heavy losses, Japan will have a chance to end the war with dignity. Konoe Fumimaro paused at this point, and added: "Of course, this refers to the fact that Germany cannot defeat the United States, if Germany can destroy the United States..."

Hirohito waved his hand impatiently, interrupting Konoe Fumimaro's comforting words. He had heard this set of remarks so many times that his ears were almost callused.However, Germany has only just set foot on an American Puerto Rico, which is more than 1000 kilometers away from the mainland of the United States, and has encountered stubborn resistance from the US military.If Germany destroys the United States at this speed, I am afraid that Emperor Hirohito will not live to the day when the United States will die!

Moreover, trying to bluff China with casualties does not sound very reliable.If the Koreans are not counted, the population of Japan is at most one-ninth of that of China, and it is a miracle that the exchange ratio between Japan and China on the Korean battlefield can be three to one. Of course, three Japanese are exchanged for one Chinese!At present, there are at most 1000 million young and middle-aged men in Japan, and at most 300 million Chinese people will be lost. For a nation with a population of 6.5 million, the loss of 300 million people is really insignificant.But if Japan loses 1000 million young and middle-aged men, I am afraid that it will not be a subjugation of the country, but an extermination of the whole family!

Yuren stood up from the throne, walked to the large military map of North Korea hanging on the wall, stared at it for a while, and then sighed: "It's good to win the decisive battle in North Korea, but we must do everything well." Prepare for one."

Fumimaro Konoe felt a little chill in his heart. As the supreme leader of Japan, the emperor had this kind of thought. I am afraid that there is not much hope of victory in this war.

"Your Majesty, the disparity between the enemy and us is a fact. However, the empire's war potential has not been fully realized. By the first quarter of next year, the army will be able to complete the 600 million army expansion plan, and by the end of next year, the army will be able to complete the training of 800 million reserve soldiers! With 1400 million troops, Japan will not be destroyed by China!" Having said this, Konoe suddenly lowered his voice, and said in a low voice: "As for... the plan in case, it can only be carried out in secret now, and it must not be made public. .”

Hirohito nodded in agreement, and asked after a while: "Does the cabinet have any secret plans? Also, can I secretly go to New Japan?"

Konoe Fumimaro was taken aback when he heard the words. He didn't expect Hirohito to want to go to Australia so much, even if he couldn't go publicly, he would go secretly.Hirohito didn't wait for him to persuade him, and continued on his own: "The land I now control is the largest in Japanese history, including the Japanese archipelago, the Korean Peninsula, Huatai Island, the Ryukyu Islands, the Philippine Islands, most of the Indonesia, the Hawaiian Islands, and many islands in Eastern Australia and the South Pacific...the total area is nearly 500 million square kilometers!" At this point, he smiled wryly, "500 million square kilometers! I am afraid that the previous emperors never thought about it. However, I really did it! But I don’t have the ability to preserve such a large piece of land... Let me see the vastness of the Japanese Empire with my own eyes before losing these lands!"

As he spoke, he stood up abruptly, bowed slightly to Konoe Fumimaro, and begged with tears in his eyes, "Kokonoe-kun, please!"

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Just when the so-called "Asaka Palace Memorial" caused waves at the highest level of the Japanese Empire.Ishihara Wanji, the chief of staff of the Korean Army of Japan, who had just recovered his rank of lieutenant general, hurried to the gate of the Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters building in Miyake-zaka.

At some point in front of the gate of the General Staff Headquarters, two machine gun fortifications had been erected. Two anti-aircraft machine guns were pointing their black muzzles at the blue-gray sky. Under Cao's loud reprimand, he was clumsily operating the two machine guns for training.

"Mr. Shi Yuan has been reinstated. Congratulations!"

A familiar voice came from behind.As soon as Ishihara turned his head, he saw the Third Major General Sue Sei of the Second Ministry in charge of intelligence standing behind him with a half-smile.

"It's all under the support of General Nagata and Okamura." Ishihara smiled faintly, and pointed to the anti-aircraft machine gun at the door and asked: "What's going on? Why did you set up a machine gun?"

The Third Major General Yusei sneered: "Since the Chinese plane came once, Prince Zairen of Xianyuan Palace ordered to comprehensively strengthen the air defense. There are two anti-aircraft machine guns here, and there are three more on the roof. The next door There are also anti-aircraft machine guns at the gate of the Ministry of Army, even in the palace.”

"What's the use?" Ishihara shook his head with a smile, and said, "Don't you, Marshal, know the altitude of the Chinese long-range bomber? How can it be shot down with an anti-aircraft machine gun?"

"Then what can be done?" Yusue Seizo said with a wry smile, "Japan doesn't have that many large-caliber anti-aircraft guns, and the Chinese planes don't want to fly lower, so they had to set up a few machine guns to strengthen their courage."

"What? No anti-aircraft guns?" Ishihara Waner was a little surprised, Yusuesan nodded: "Come on, come with me to meet His Royal Highness, he is still very concerned about the war situation in North Korea, and will try his best to satisfy the North Korean army." request."

Youmo Jingsan could guess with his heels that Ishihara's intention was to ask for help. Although the Chinese army had not launched a fierce attack on the Yalu River defense line, everyone knew that it was only a matter of time. The Chinese were waiting for the temperature to drop and the river to freeze.Without this moat, the entire defense line, except for a few key areas, would not be able to stop the Chinese army's attack at all.Therefore, the snowflakes of telegrams from the North Korean army asking for help usually flew to Miyake-saka, but the Minister of War and the Chief of Staff could hardly do without rice.

When Prince Zairen of Xianyuan Palace heard that Ishihara Waner had returned from North Korea, he immediately invited him to his office.In his office are Lieutenant General Toshishiro Obata, the minister of the first department, and Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, the minister of the second department. Nagata Tieshan and Okamura Ningji were listed as the "Three Heroes of the Army". Because they competed with Nagata Tieshan for the leadership of the ruling faction, they were suppressed. Reuse, as if he has become one of the actual heads of the staff headquarters.

Ishihara Wan'er saluted them one by one according to the military etiquette, Prince Zairen of Xianyuan Palace smiled and nodded, Xiaohata and Doi returned the military salute in principle.

"Ishihara-kun, please sit down." Prince Xianyuan Gong Zairen greeted Shiyuan Waner to take a seat and asked directly: "How is the situation in North Korea? Is Okamura-kun sure?"

Prince Zairen of Xianyuan Palace is very handsome, and this kind of honor is very rare in the Japanese royal family with inbreeding. It is easy to be swayed by the opinions of subordinates, so it has the nickname of the prince's messenger. For example, the "national relocation" this time was promoted by Lieutenant General Toshishiro Obata.

"Your Excellency, it is too obvious that the enemy is strong and we are weak." Ishihara smiled wryly and shook his head: "Our Korean army has no certainty of victory, only the determination to become a god!"

"Determination to become a god?" Toshishiro Obata took the topic and said coldly: "What about after the entire North Korean army becomes a god? Is it Japan's turn to sink?"

"According to the Xu case of the special No. 100 battle plan, in case the Korean war fails, the empire will...implement the final plan of the local decisive battle, and at the same time actively seek a diplomatic solution." Ishihara smiled and said in a deep voice: "The current situation of the Korean decisive battle is on the rise. As a result, the Chinese army has assembled a large number of troops north of the Yalu River. The number of the Chinese army that has been identified is 30 million, and the colonial troops are no less than 30. Moreover, the Beining Railway and the Middle East Railway are still transporting troops day and night. In addition, there are a large number of North Korean troops. The rebels have been recruited to join the so-called National Defense Forces of the Republic of Korea, and it is estimated that there are [-] to [-] people!

The North Korean army currently only has about 100 million troops. If it is counted by the number of people alone, it can fight against the Chinese army. However, it is at an absolute disadvantage in terms of weapons and equipment, especially the quality and quantity of tanks and aircraft. Therefore, General Okamura sent The next official asked the military for help. "

Ishihara paused for a while, and then continued: "The North Korean Army Command estimates that if it wants to successfully defend the Yalu River line of defense, it needs at least 1000 howitzers over 100mm, 1000 anti-aircraft guns over 75mm, and 800 anti-aircraft guns between 40mm and 20mm. , 500 Zero fighters, and 50 troops."

As soon as Shi Yuan's request was made, the three senior military officials present all showed embarrassment. 1000 howitzers of 100mm or more are good to say, the base camp still has a lot of inventory in hand, and the arsenal is also stepping up the production of low-cost Meiji 38-style 150mm howitzers. Although they look a bit antique, they are still 150mm caliber cannons. Of course, 50 troops is not a problem. The recruitment of new recruits in the 600 million military expansion plan has already been completed, and at worst, recruits who have not completed training will be sent out to make up the number.But the 1800 anti-aircraft guns and 500 Zero fighters are not so easy to gather. Now the Chinese Air Force has begun to bomb the Japanese mainland. At present, their bombing focus is on Kyushu and the western part of Honshu. There are hundreds of them in the main cities every night. , Heavy bombers to drop bombs!All the anti-aircraft guns and fighter jets in the inventory of the military have been deployed there, and even Tokyo, which has suffered harassing air strikes, does not have enough anti-aircraft guns and fighter jets for air defense.

"Your Excellency Marshal." Ishihara smiled for a moment, then continued: "General Okamura and his subordinates also know that the cities in western Japan are being attacked by Chinese bombers, and they urgently need anti-aircraft guns and fighter jets, but North Korea is the one that defends against Chinese air raids." The most important thing. Once North Korea is occupied by China, they will be able to deploy bombers directly to Pusan. By then, the combat radius of the Chinese Fw-190 fighter jets and A-4 Thunderhawk dive bombers can cover the entire western Japan. Then It will mean that the whole of western Japan will be destroyed from the air by Chinese bombers!"

There was dead silence in the room, and the Japanese generals all had sullen faces and said nothing, and the atmosphere was so low that it was hard to breathe.Everyone knows that what Ishihara said is not an exaggeration. If the Korean Peninsula really falls into the hands of China, it will mean that the Chinese have deployed bombers directly to Japan's doorstep!The distance from the southern part of the Korean Peninsula to western Japan is only more than 100 kilometers to several hundred kilometers. China's Fw-190 can fully escort the bombers. This will mean that the Chinese can carry out air strikes on Japan during the daytime with better visibility!Moreover, the shortened distance also means that the aircraft can reduce the fuel load and use the remaining load to mount bombs. In addition, the time required for each air strike will also be greatly shortened... In short, as long as North Korea is defeated by China Control, even if China does not land and only air strikes can destroy Japan's war potential!