On November 23, 1922, the Seoul Liaison Office of the Manchuria and Mongolian Sendant Army of Japan arrived in a large number of staff officers. Three days later, Commander Lieutenant General Teruuchi and Chief of Staff Major General Nagata Tetsuyama were about to lead the headquarters to Seoul. These staff officers were the first vanguard troops to arrive.

The headquarters was located south of the Han River, and the officers led the soldiers to transport documents and equipment. When they saw Major General Okamura Nishiji and Major General Ishihara Kanir walked side by side into the yard, they all stood attentively and saluted.

Okamura Yasuji didn't care about his promotion at all and sent Ishihara to the outside of the commander's department. Okamura suggested: "Ishihara, this appointment is too urgent. Please ask you to communicate more with the Manchuria and Mongolia Command after you arrive at the 2nd Command."

Ishihara nodded, but said, "I'm back to Tokyo this time, I don't know what I have to do for you."

Okamura felt that since Nagata warned Ishihara "Gentleman Being Careless" before returning to Tokyo, Ishihara has undergone great changes. The thorny Ishihara who likes to sneer on the surface is already very much a normal person, but Okamura did not believe it very much. It was not until Ishihara said what should be said when parting like a normal person that Okamura took out a letter from his arms, "If Ishihara is free, please send it to my home and hand it over to my family. If Ishihara explains it personally, Ishihara's family should be able to understand what Ishihara feels."

Ishihara put away the letter and sighed with emotion: "Is it a farewell to believe?"

Okamura nodded, and then Ishihara sighed again: "I actually forgot to write a farewell letter to my family. I am really careless. Okamura's carefulness is as careful as my hair, which really makes me admire."

Okamura also admires Ishihara very much. Even if she is no longer a thorny head, her keenness and demeanor that regards life and death as nothing, she is really not a normal person.

The orderly soldier had already led the horses and squeezed over the crowded transporters to Ishihara. Ishihara took the reins and was about to get on the horse, but turned around and said, "Okamura Jun, if we are lucky enough to die after this battle, we will be drunk with Okamura Jun before we can stop."

Okamura Yasuji replied with a sigh: "It should be done, Ishihara Kan's road is smooth."

Ishihara Kanir didn't say much, nodded to Okamura, and then got on his horse. On the way, Ishihara was all about the work he had to do in his new position. The base camp formed the 2nd Manchuria and Mongolian Expeditionary Army headquarters, with Lieutenant General Suzuki Kantaro as commander, and 16% of Ugaki's Lieutenant General as deputy commander. Ishihara Kanir was recalled to Tokyo. According to the news sent by Nagata, it implied that the base camp was considering Major General Ishihara Kanir as chief of staff of the 2nd Expeditionary Army headquarters.

The idea of ​​establishing the Second Expeditionary Army was proposed by Ishihara. The Northeast Army occupied the mountainous areas and after several months of preparation, it was extremely difficult for the Japanese army to defeat it. Only by taking a large-scale battle to break the deadlock and annihilate the Northeast Army's heavy army group in North Korea. These days, Ishihara spent all his time on formulating this combat plan except for normal work.

This plan involves too many elements, and the most important one is to seize the fighter. Ishihara is very clear that he can think of it, and He Rui 1 will definitely think of it. But He Rui is not a god, and the strength of the Northeast Army is now at its limit. Japan's population and industry are above the Northeast government. Faced with Japan's full attack, the Northeast Army will never be able to complete a defense without any leakage.

Ishihara Kaner didn't understand the navy, so the Northeast Army, whom he was working hard to study, had to mobilize the reserves to enter the front line, how to determine the weakest position of the Northeast Army's defense line and put the six troops in one move.

Without feeling the passage of time, Ishihara Kanir was immersed in the military plan. He could not hold on and then fell asleep when he could not hold on and ate when he was hungry. He was planning for the rest of the time. When the guards came to report that it was time to get off the ship, Ishihara knew that he had arrived in Tokyo. As for when he would enter the port and the movements of the people who got off the ship, Ishihara completely ignored it.

I looked at the calendar on my laptop. Since there were no accidents on the way, today should be November 25th. Ishihara was about to ask the orderly soldiers to put away the map and the manuscripts, and another person came in outside the cabin. "Your Excellency, here is Master Ren Tian from the external contact room to welcome your base camp."

After the greetings from Major Liantian, he recounted Ishihara's first mission, "Your Excellency, please wear a medal and accept interviews from reporters."

Ishihara did not want to waste time, but this time the Japanese army was defeated, and it was even more necessary to promote war heroes to boost morale. Accepting interviews was also the obligation of the Imperial soldiers. And the publicity had already begun. Nagata Tetsuyama was called the "Imperial Bird" in the media, and Okamura and Ishihara were also very famous.

Not long after, Ishihara passed through the gap in the array of boarding soldiers and went straight to the interview site with countless gazes. The reporters were already anxiously waiting for a formation. Seeing Major Lian Tian, ​​who was in charge of external relations, leading a major general to come, they quickly met.

I saw that the Major General Ishihara had a round face. After shaved, he looked only 20 years old. He wore a '3rd-grade gold medal' at the collar of the major general. There was no other medal, nor the Sunrise Medal. 1 The respectful feeling of the reporters who knew the knowledge came naturally.

Japan's Sunrise Medal is a medal that a soldier or civil servant must have a specified period of time in a certain position before he can obtain. For example, the conditions for the official service of the 4th-level Sunrise Small Ribbon, the 5th-level senior officer (i.e. the 6th-level Navy and civil servant of the same level) and the 6th-level senior officer (i.e. the 6th-level Navy captain and civil servant of the same level) will be awarded the Sunrise Small Ribbon after 10 years of service after receiving the 4th-level Ruibao seal.

If a minor is promoted to Zhongzuo without having worked in the position of the Grand Priest for ten years, he will not be able to obtain the Sun Rising Little Ribbon of the Medal. Even if he has worked in the position of the Grand Priest for a long time, he will only be able to obtain the Sun Rising Medal of the Level 1 of Zhongzuo.

Major General Ishihara did not wear the Sunrise Medal, which proved that he was strong in his personal strength and his military promotion was very smooth.

The soldier who made the most contribution in the war was named "super honor" in the evaluation of merits, and the "super honor" in the first level was divided into A, B, C, and 3. Those who met Article 7 of the Golden Ordinance for Awarding were "super honors", that is, those who held important positions in the battle made important decisions and led victory or had a heroic performance of outstanding martial arts in the battle.

The golden medal itself also has its own ranks. Ishihara was a colonel when he was awarded the medal. In most cases, a Japanese colonel could only be awarded the Major General after his death in battle and received the ‘3rd-level Golden Medal’. Ishihara Kaner received the ‘3rd-level Golden Medal’ alive, which is enough to prove how much he made.

Although Ishihara is a thorny head, it does not mean that she is confused. The entire reporter's interview went very smoothly. After the interview was over, everyone got into the car that picked up Ishihara. The base camp's external contact room looked very relaxed. Ishihara said to the orderly officer in the same car: "You will contact Major General Okamura's family in one moment, saying that I will visit these two days."

After explaining, Ishihara looked out the car window. He saw people wearing uniforms everywhere on the street, and the lively celebrations were repeatedly held. Most of the small shops on both sides of the street have been closed. At the doors of those larger shops, some people are changing plaques. The changed plaque says 'Small Town, XXX Street Rating Point'.

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Seeing that the rationing system has begun now, Ishihara felt relieved and uneasy. Japan has already met this challenge with its greatest preparation. If it cannot defeat the Northeast government, Japan will suffer a terrible backlash.

When the car stopped at the gate of the 6th Military Province where the base camp was located, while Major Rentian went to the guardhouse at the door, Ishihara took out a pen and wrote an address, handed it to the orderly officer, "You can go to Okamura's house now, and go here to inquire about the recent situation of Morita's house."

The orderly soldier took the order and left. Major Liantian also brought the guards back. After seeing the people in the car, the guards looked at Ishihara's ID and raised their hands to salute and ran back to the guardhouse. Soon, a guard pulled out the activity and refused to fight the horse, and the car drove into the courtyard.

The commander of the 2nd Manchurian and Mongolian Expeditionary Army Command, Lieutenant General Suzuki Kantaro and 16% of Ugaki's lieutenant general were both there. The two asked Ishihara's view on the battle situation straight to the point. Ishihara also revealed his judgment, and the expressions of the two lieutenant generals gradually relaxed. It can be seen that they agree with Ishihara, who may become the chief of staff in the future.

Less than an hour after the conversation, the two commanders, the chief and deputy commanders, invited other generals and schools to participate in the discussion. These six naval generals and schools unconsciously showed surprise several times, probably because they felt that Ishihara's views were exactly in line with the views already in the Second Command, or they were quite different.

Afterwards, Yamamoto 506 Nakasa of the war room exchanged a look with the combat section chief, and then asked bluntly: "People Ishihara, why do you ask for a surprise attack instead of a fleet patrol?"

Ishihara immediately explained: "I think even if the 6th Army conducts one and a half months of training, it is impossible for them to be used to long-term patrols at sea. Raids can ensure the combat effectiveness of the 6th Army when boarding the 6th. Moreover, I suspect that the Northeast Army may use its aircraft advantages to carry out some kind of attack. If it is down, the 1st will definitely try to use the aircraft full of explosives to hit the main ship."

The schoolmen exchanged their gazes, some nodded slightly, and some frowned.

Yamamoto 506 continued to ask: "Your Excellency, don't you think this approach is too extreme?"

Ishihara Kanir shook his head, "Aircraft already has its current power. In the future, aircraft can throw more than just small bombs. Air force and air defense are the key points of future wars. The enemy will only face this fact directly, and will not dare to use it because of fear that this extreme tactic will be understood by our country. This war is related to the national destiny of China and Japan in the next ten years. Compared with the result of winning the war, the losses of hundreds of aircraft will be insignificant."

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Yamamoto saw Ishihara's answer calm and firm, and couldn't help but feel a little admiration. This is the demeanor that soldiers with broad vision and firm mind should have. Some people in the Admiralty only faced threats that they could not cope with for the time being, and just talked nonsense because of their uneasiness. Compared with Ishihara with a baby face, those people are like ignorant boys.

Until 2:30 in the middle of the night, the two commanders asked Ishihara to go to his residence to wait before the meeting ended. After everyone dispersed, Lieutenant General Suzuki Kanta looked at 10% of Lieutenant General Ugaki, "What is your opinion on Ishihara?"

Ugaki 10% smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect Ishihara to have the temperament of a front-line general."

Lieutenant General Suzuki felt the same way, but he was very clear about Lieutenant General Ugaki's hesitation. If Ishihara Kanir could fight a few more battles, it proved that his performance in the battle of Seoul was not a flash of inspiration, so there was no need for these discussions. Ishihara Kanir returned to Tokyo just to accept the appointment.

Moreover, when he saw Ishihara Kanir for the first time, Lieutenant General Suzuki felt that Ishihara Kanir was too young and so young that it was hard to rest assured. On the contrary, Ishihara's subsequent performance greatly changed Lieutenant General Suzuki's appearance.

Although the Second Manchuria and Mongolian Expeditionary Army Headquarters was still conducting research at the 6th point, the 6th method has been basically determined, which is exactly the same as Ishihara's thinking.

So, what is needed for this battle is the commander's excellent sense of front-line war. The Japanese Navy Ministry held a lot of discussions with the 6th Military Ministry, and concluded that there is no reliable front-line commander in the current Japanese army who can perform well under the latest war technology. Among the generals included in the option, only Ishihara Kanir was left.

Lieutenant General Suzuki wanted to discuss it for another time, but he heard Lieutenant General Ugaki say: "We have no time anymore, I support Major General Ishihara."

Under this situation, Lieutenant General Suzuki pondered for a moment and had to answer: "I agree with Ugaki Jun's opinion and discuss it at the base camp meeting tomorrow morning."

Early in the morning on October 26, Ishihara Kanir, who had only slept for less than 4 hours, got up. At this time, the cafeteria of the base camp was open 24 hours a day. Before the shift was started, Ishihara had breakfast quickly in the empty cafeteria. Then he took the guard to the guard section to apply for an entry and exit permit.

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Although the head of the security section, Kuraku Nakasa felt that it was a bit strange that Ishihara went out in such a hurry, he had no choice but to apply for the entry and exit documents. Looking at Ishihara's back with a sabre, Kuraku Nakasa had to send someone to inform his superiors about the matter.

Ishihara didn't care so much. He took the guards to ask for a car and went straight to Okamura's house. It was time to change shifts, and the brigade workers gathered at the factory gate. Looking at their patched work clothes, Ishihara couldn't help but sigh slightly. Japan's economy has not been good in the past two years. The reason why he agreed to the Washington Navy Treaty was to be able to disarmament at home. It was indeed by reducing the number of soldiers from the 6th Army and disarmament.

The Northeast Army seized this opportunity to launch a raid on the Japanese army and successfully won three months for the Northeast Army's defense preparations in North Korea. Thinking of He Rui's ruthlessness, Ishihara's mood for a decisive battle became stronger.

Okamura's family is located in four Sakamachi neighborhoods in Tokyo, Japan. Okamura's parents and wives have learned that Ishihara is coming. Even though Ishihara 1 arrived early, the family was just surprised and not surprised.

Everyone was kneeling in the living room. Okamura's father took the letter and frowned after reading it. He asked tentatively: "Your Excellency, although I know that the battle situation is already very urgent, is it really at a critical level?"

Ishihara Kanir shook his head, "Mr. Okamura, if the empire wants to regain the northeast, it will inevitably have to engage in an unprecedented war. This war will be extremely tragic. Not only Okamura, but also the entire army is ready to die for the empire. To be honest, I have prepared a suicide note and will be sent to my family soon."

Okamura Yasuji's family knew that Okamura was already a major general and was proud of Okamura. At this time, when they saw the suicide note sent by Okamura, and after listening to Ishihara's explanation, they realized how fierce the war would be. The women in the Okamura family were already uneasy, but they didn't dare to speak out.

However, Okamura's father was quite calm. He bowed sincerely, "Thank you, Lord Ishihara for coming here in person and letting us know the real situation."

Ishihara also quickly replied the gift and said goodbye.

After leaving Okamura's house, Ishihara's car went straight to the Photon's house. When I passed the 6th Army University, I saw the gates were closed, the school was empty and there was no one to see. Although I really wanted to get off the car and see, Ishihara still didn't go. If the students of the 6th Army University were not at the turn of graduation and went to the battlefield, Japan would probably be destroyed. Now there is no crisis to that stage.

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The car passed through the streets where the shops were closed in large numbers and walked among the exhausted workers after get off work. When they arrived at the entrance of the alley, Okamura Yasuji stepped on the saber and walked out of the car. Not far away, he saw the big "non-national" written on the wall of the Morita family's residence. When he walked forward, he was filled with more cursing words, "co-engagement" and "china companions".

At this time, workers were in and out of the alley. After all, they were citizens of Tokyo. Everyone had already identified that the general was the one carrying a saber. They were all silent and hurried back to their homes. Close the outer door and lay on the door and listened carefully.

Only one young man walked over carefully. Seeing Ishihara Kaner stop at Morita's door, the young man slowed down. Ishihara turned his head and saw that the young man's face was already filled with joy. He quickly walked to Ishihara and bowed, "Is it Ishihara Nissan? I am Kimura at the intersection of the street."

"...Is it the Kimura that I sent me home when I was drunk?" Ishihara had the impression, but Kimura was still a teenager at that time. But then I thought, 78 years have passed.

Seeing that Ishihara still remembered himself, Kimura whispered: "Ishihara Nishen, these words were not written by neighbors, but by people outside. I heard that He Jun had lived here, so I came to write so much."

Ishihara felt a little relieved when she heard this. As long as the Morita family was not disliked by the people on this street, things would be much easier to do. However, Ishihara did not dare to believe it completely. After all, the Morita family has changed too much, and there are probably many people who are jealous of a small family with only mother and daughter left. Even if they didn't come out to do anything, at least they had the intention.

At this time, footsteps sounded in the courtyard. The one who opened the door was Morita Photoko. Although he was a little surprised when he saw Ishihara Kanir, he was not surprised. Kimura saw Photoko coming out, bowed to Ishihara again, turned around and left.

Ishihara ordered the orderly officer: "Go and call the police chief here!" Then he entered the yard and started talking to Madam Morita who was greeting the door.

Not long after, the police chief followed the orderly officer to the door. Ishihara did not let the police chief enter the door, and strode out of the far door, shouting in the alley: "Now the country is facing unprecedented challenges. Some people do not know how to serve the country and bravely join the army, but they threaten the imperial people. Shameful! Despicable!"

Of course, the police chief knew that the Morita family was not very ordinary. Now no one stood up, so the police chief dared not take the initiative to do anything. At this time, seeing the national hero Major General Ishihara Kanir, who stood up, nodded repeatedly to agree.

Ishihara Kanir didn’t have time to do anything more. After expressing his attitude, he asked the police chief, “Now the country has entered a general mobilization, and all suspicious people must be arrested immediately. Are all the Chinese in your jurisdiction arrested?”

The police chief quickly replied: "Everything has been arrested and handed over to the military police to take it away."

Ishihara Kanir asked casually, and then he realized that the Japanese side had arrested all the Chinese in Japan to the concentration camp. He then said loudly: "Then, you must strengthen patrols. If someone destroys the order, arrest them immediately!"

The police chief quickly nodded and agreed. After Ishihara Kanir said goodbye to the Morita family, he walked towards the car at the entrance of the alley, the director quickly sent him off. When Ishihara got into the car, the director shouted loudly: "Your Excellency, I wish you a long-term martial arts fortune!"

Ishihara did not answer, but ordered the driver to drive back to the base camp. On the way, the orderly officer finally couldn't help it and asked, "Your Excellency, why should you pay special attention to this family? Do you think they were treated unfairly?"

Ishihara looked at the serviceman unhappily, "If the Morita family deserves it, then is it worth it at the 6th Army University?"

One sentence left the orderly soldier speechless. After a moment, the guard lowered his head in shame and apologized, "Sorry, you, I was wrong!"
Chapter completed!