After all, the Japanese army in this time and space is even more vulnerable when fighting against the navy. The navy has never suffered any honest defeat, and being attacked by a submarine is not a failure in the eyes of the Japanese.

What happened today is a bit of a coincidence. Yesterday's series of bombings attracted a lot of attention, so Nagata Tetsuzan called Kawada Ai for questioning early in the morning. Unexpectedly, Ishizaka Fubi also called. Several people who were together back then had their identities changed.

, but their moods were different. Originally, Nagata Tetsuzan and Ishizaka had a very good relationship, but because Kenji Doihara turned to the Kodo Sect, the two became estranged.

Coincidentally, just as Nagata shouted, another person appeared at the door without knocking. When Ishihara saw this person, he twisted his mouth and turned his eyes away. Tojo Hideki, who was standing at the door, was very calm and slightly

Bowed and said: "Excuse me, I'm here to see Mr. Kawada. I have something to discuss."

Nagata Tetsuzan has a very high opinion of Tojo Hideki, thinking that he is "an important figure responsible for Japan's future." This evaluation is opposite to that of Ishihara Kanji, but both of them are right, but they have different perspectives on people.

Tojo's military ability may indeed only be able to manage ten machine guns, but his political skills and ruthlessness are far stronger than that of a military genius with personality like Ishihara.

Ai Kawada can only be regarded as a mid-level officer, and his status in the Army Ministry is not very high. However, because of his outstanding performance, in the minds of the leaders of the Tongtai and Imperial Factions, Ai Kawada is a rare genius. Due to various reasons

The reason is that Kawada Ai's rank has never been raised, but everyone is optimistic about his military talents.

"Tojo-kun, what do you have to do with Kawada-kun? If it's convenient, let's talk here, everyone is here. In this troubled time for the empire, you are all elites of the Imperial Army, so you might as well sit down and have a chat." Nagata Tetsuzan

It still seems very generous, but there is indeed something else in the words.

Tojo Hideki did not change his serious character, nodded slightly and said: "It's a business matter. There is no inconvenience. Since Nagata-kun said so, let's just talk about it here. I'm looking for Kawada-kun because I want him to be in the Army

An article published in the university's journal "Samurai Soul" was published to discuss this."

"Tojo-kun is talking about a mimeographed tabloid, right? How come I haven't heard of it?" Ishihara Wanji interrupted. In fact, he knew very well that this newspaper was organized by the Emperor's faction to organize students at the Army University and the Japanese Army Military Academy.

Published by himself, the influence in the two schools is actually quite large, and Ishihara also guessed which article Tojo Hideki mentioned.

The founder of this tabloid was Ai Kawada. The main propaganda direction was loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, advocating the use of force to resolve disputes between Japan and China, and advocating returning all power to the emperor. In short, it promoted militarism and advocated that the imperial army was invincible.

Ishihara Kanji has always felt that Kawada Ai has fallen, so he is very disdainful of it. But he has to admit that Kawada Ai's analysis of the Chinese army's combat methods is very insightful. In particular, Ishihara has the experience of visiting Germany and has a lot of experience with the German army in World War I.

I have done quite in-depth research on the new tactics adopted in the article, and can better understand the value of the article. Because of personal preference, Ishihara deliberately belittled it.

"Yes, it is a mimeographed tabloid jointly founded by passionate young people in the military. I and Kawada-kun will occasionally publish some articles in it. This is the latest issue, and I would like to ask Ishihara-kun to correct it." Hide Tojo

Although Ji was very annoyed in his heart, he was able to suppress it on his face and held a tabloid in his upper hand and handed it to Ishihara Wanji.

After Ishihara Wanji took it, he pretended not to have seen it and started to read it. Nagata Tetsuzan took the opportunity to invite everyone to sit down and talk, and held a temporary small symposium in the office. I don’t know if it was agreed upon, and the control

Seishiro Itagaki, another main figure of the faction, also appeared. After coming in, he made some noise, and finally came to Ai Kawada.

Kawada Wei stood up and bowed very respectfully: "Your Excellency Sakagaki!" Sakagaki is the commander of the Fifth Division who just took office this year. He is very prosperous. In recent years, he has been working in the Far East with Ishihara Wanji, the chief of staff.

Partner. The fate of the characters in this time and space has changed to some extent. For example, Ishihara Wanji, there is no September 18th Incident, and now he is just the chief of staff of a division. Although the staff officers of the Japanese Army are better than the others, their level

Never got up.

"Congratulations Kawada-kun, I have always believed that your most appropriate position is to serve as the chief of staff of a certain division. The rank of lieutenant colonel is too humiliating for Kawada-kun!" Itagaki Seishiro was not stingy with his compliments, and Nagata stood next to him.

The corners of his mouth twitched wildly. As the most influential director of military affairs in the War Department, Nagata was Kawada's immediate boss.

Nagata motioned to the guards to close the door. After saying a few words, he returned to his seat and sat down. The scene became quiet. Nagata Tetsuzan pondered for a moment and then said: "The article "Analysis of the Combat Power of the Japanese Army" published by Kawada-kun is below.

I also read it and was deeply touched and inspired. As the chief of military affairs, it is an honor for me to have someone as capable as Kawada-kun under me."

Kawada Ai stood up immediately, and Nagata made a gesture and said: "Kawada-kun, you are welcome, I am not exaggerating." Kawada Ai had no choice but to sit down and was no longer polite. Nagata Tieshan continued: "According to the latest intelligence, the China Army plans to equip seven

A mechanized army, according to the establishment of the China Army, is twenty-one mechanized armies. The army mechanized army currently in service in the empire is only one division. There is a huge gap in strength, and there is also a certain gap in equipment."

Ishihara smiled and raised his hand and said: "Nagata-kun, I think it's better to listen to Ishizaka-kun's information."

Shi Zhong was not polite, and there was nothing to be polite about at this time. He bowed slightly and said in a low voice: "The activities of the intelligence department in China have been uninterrupted. According to the latest intelligence, China's mechanized troops are equipped with the latest type of

The tank weighs about forty tons, and its frontal armor can withstand the blows of a 75mm cannon. As far as I know, the largest unit of the China Army's mechanized force is the corps. Each corps has three divisions, and each division has a tank brigade.

A mechanized infantry brigade, a self-propelled artillery regiment, and a logistics support regiment. The tank brigade has two regiments, each regiment is directly under 10 tank companies, and each company is equipped with 12 tanks. The mechanized infantry brigade has two infantry regiments.

, each regiment is directly subordinate to 10 infantry companies equipped with infantry fighting vehicles."

In fact, everyone knows what is being done with these materials, but Ishizhong Fufen re-emphasized it, just to let the elites of the Japanese Army deeply realize that the gap between the Chinese and Japanese armies has widened. This is still Japanese intelligence

The department did not know that the National Defense Forces had begun to replace the civilian Type 2 rifles on a large scale with the imitation 56 and a half rifles. It is said that the large-scale replacement of the Civilian Type 2 rifles must be thanks to the economic crisis, otherwise even if the copper mines in Chita provide sufficient raw materials

, the production of bullets still cannot keep up with consumption. Even so, there are still very few troops equipped with 50, 65 and 50% equipment, and only the mechanized infantry brigades of the 21st Armored Division are equipped.

"I believe that the equipment upgrade of the Japanese Army has reached the point where it is urgent." Ishihara Wanji's tone was rare and solemn, because he knew very well that this sentence was not said. Japan is really short of resources. During World War II in history,

Japan has the resources of Northeast China, but it still has to pay for

The United States imports a large amount of scrap steel. At this time and space, Japan cannot obtain resources from the Northeast and can only vigorously develop North Korea's resources. At present, it still cannot make ends meet in terms of steel. Look at China, which has abundant iron ore resources, although the quality is average.

But I will never say it is not enough.

Everyone was silent, and finally all unexpectedly turned their attention to Ai Kawada, because Ai Kawada's article carried out a very detailed analysis of the combat effectiveness of the Chinese and Japanese armies, and clearly pointed out that regardless of the mechanized troops, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Army is not the same.

It is worse than Japan, and even a little stronger in air power. This statement is to put powder on the face of the Japanese, and everyone knows it. Since the problem has been raised, then we should think of how to deal with it, right?

"Kawada-kun, tell me what you think." Tojo Hideki also came here because of this problem. What Ishizaka and Ishihara said before seemed to him nonsense. Why talk about a problem that cannot be solved?

"Seniors, I would like to briefly share my personal experience. In terms of equipment, it is difficult for us to compare with the China Army. What I want to say is, should the empire's strategy make some adjustments? Suppose the empire

If we insist on the mainland strategy of advancing north, we should have good relations with the Soviet Union, and we may even consider forming an alliance between Japan and the Soviet Union."

Ishihara raised his hand and said: "Kawada-kun, the Soviet Union is a European country, and its strategic focus has always been in Europe. Under the current international situation, the German leader who is rearming has always hated the Soviet Union, and there is also Poland who hates the Soviet Union even more."

Kawada thought for a while and said: "I think this issue is not contradictory. Germany's hatred of the Soviet Union may be to show Britain and France. From the perspective of the Germans' psychology, they want to avenge the Treaty of Versailles. Taking a step back, Germany

Why not worry about fighting on two fronts?"

"Although this hypothesis is very reasonable, we cannot place our hopes on it." Tojo Hideki said, earning a disdainful look from Ishihara. Does that mean you also understand strategy? Tojo Castle is very deep.

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"Hey, you guy, you don't know how to talk nonsense." Ishihara smiled and yelled very rudely, and Nagata Tetsuyama immediately said: "Ishihara-kun, Tojo-kun, please be patient." Nagata's prestige is very high.

, enough to shock the scene. Tojo closed his mouth, feeling secretly annoyed. In fact, he did not deny Kawada Ai's intention, he just wanted him to continue to talk about more feasible strategies.

"The resource problem cannot be solved on land, so there is only one way left." After Kawada Ai said this, he took out a cigarette and lit it silently, lowering his head and saying nothing. The scene was dead silent, and everyone knew Kawada well.
Chapter completed!