Battle of the Third Reich

Vol 6 Chapter 6: Attitude towards Germany (Part 1)

Shanghai Jiangwan Airport covers an area of ​​more than 7,000 acres and is the largest military airport built by Japan in the Far East. For this project, the Japanese army burned the famous ancient town Yinxing, which had a history of more than 400 years, and destroyed 60 Eight natural villages have suffered more than 22,000 people in China.

At noon on November 9, 1940, a heavily guarded limousine drove into the gate of the heavily guarded airport, and six tricycles of the Shanghai Gendarmerie of Japan drove it. Under the guidance of the airport guards, the convoy was neatly parked on the apron beside the main runway. Then a group of military and political officials in military uniforms or suits and leather suits got off, and the navy military band and army infantry squadrons loaded on several trucks at the end of the team also started to get off the train and gather in line.

"I didn't expect that the Minister of Foreign Affairs will come to Shanghai this time, and I haven't been able to make any preparations in a hurry. It really beat my parents by surprise." Ze Tianmao pulled the hem of the uniform with some wrinkles and straightened his waist. Of the saber's sword belt, and received a metal cufflink.

"This proves that the Cabinet attaches great importance to the visit of the ambassador to the CIS. The series of orders from the base camp and the Cabinet is really a matter of advice, and it cannot be overemphasized. Based on my years of experience working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs There must have been new changes in the diplomatic strategy of the empire towards the one country. Your Excellency Zetian, this time the special envoy of the one country regards Shanghai as the first stop of its visit to Asia, the responsibility on your shoulders is not light. Once in our If there are any problems within the scope of the duties, the consequences will be unbearable." Horiuchi Kanjo corrected the tie between the hard collars and said seriously.

"I have issued a strict order. During this time, any disobedience and violation of the order will be taken seriously. It will never be tolerant." Zetian held the sword sheath of the general officer of the 94th type, and the cold light flashed in his eyes.

This is not just casual play. Admiral Zetian is really ready to kill. The original Tojo had the intention to cultivate him. After mixing with the army commander for a while, an army general cannot run. So if anyone makes any mistakes at this time, it is tantamount to ruining the future of the lieutenant general, and then it is no wonder that the lieutenant general will step down and cut off the head of the red deer.

Just as the two senior military and political officials snorted by the runway, the [Kasuga] passenger aircraft carrying the Japanese Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs Matsuoka Yango had already flown over the Yangtze Estuary.

"This is my third time to come to Shanghai this year. I have an inextricable relationship with this city. It is really interesting to say. Every time I come to this city, the world situation has changed dramatically. No, I This may mean that some things are upside down. It should be that every time there is a new change in the world situation, I will come to this city." Matsuoka leaned against the cabin’s porthole and looked down at the once busy Yangtze River route under the wing. At the time of the autumn day, only a few Chinese wooden boats with hard sails were driving on the sparkling river.

"Your Excellency Matsuoka, this time the activities plan of the mission of the CIS has been passed to Shanghai. We still have two days to prepare. I am afraid that the time is a little tight." Niu Niu, Minister of Foreign Affairs sitting next to Matsuoka Nobuhiko said.

"There is no time to find a way to squeeze out time. This time we have to hold the consciousness of fighting a tough battle. Wasn’t it already clear in the meeting before departure? At this time, why should we say this? Kind of saying." Takahashi Tongmin, who is also an administrative officer, criticized his colleagues harshly. He and Niuchang are both graduates of the Eastern Academy. Speaking of which, the latter is two generations earlier than him and is still his predecessor.

"Takahashi, don’t be so nervous. The bull farm doesn’t mean that. This time the Sudoku suddenly proposed to change the itinerary, and none of us are prepared. Since the outbreak of Europe, the diplomacy of the Duo Nationals has changed a lot like they used troops, It is difficult to judge accurately." Matsuoka turned his face and played a round for his subordinates.

"The Duchy is fundamentally different from other European countries. The Duchy can adjust his national strategy and foreign policy at his own discretion, and once a decision is made, no one can change it. Especially Now that this Steide takes office, both the government and the army are in his own hands. There is no force in the dictator's country that can contain him. In fact, he is more like the head of the dictatorship. Is the monarch of independence." Yoshinori Matsuoka said.

"The empire did not discover this fact before, and thought that the new head of state was only a simple successor, so he made a wrong judgment on the political situation of the independent state. It was originally thought that the independent parliament continued the foreign policy of the previous head of state and maintained its relationship with the emperor. Friendly attitude.

Shortly after Steide took office, he overturned any previous series of policies and decisions. At that time, we should think that he might change his diplomatic attitude toward Japan. At that time, the [Defu Building Incident] happened again, which caused the empire to be passive in diplomacy. The foreign policy of the one-nation government should have changed since that incident. Although the person responsible for this incident was ordered to cut the belly, the loss to the empire caused by that incident would not be sufficient to repay even if it died a hundred times. "Matsuoka said he couldn't help but gritt his teeth.

"I completely agree with you, Your Excellency. [Defu Building Incident] caused great damage to the relations between Japan and the Independence. The "Disappearance of the Pilot of the One Kingdom" and the "Morimoto Group Incident" that occurred in Chongqing later Its roots were started by the "Defu Building Incident." The head of the Duo Kingdom changed its friendly view of the empire, launched a secret diplomacy with the Chiang Kai-shek government of Chongqing, and deployed troops in French Indochina. The conflict should have broken out." Niuchang said calmly.

"No, I don't agree with you. [Defu Building Incident] It was just an accident. What really caused the head of the single country to change its attitude was the splendid victory of the single country on the battlefield in Europe. The support of the imperial country has been already for Germany. It's not as important as it was half a year ago." Takahashi looked a little young and arrogant, and he arrogantly refuted the speech of Niuchang.

"Niuchangjun is actually right, of course, you have your reason for Takahashi." Matsuoka turned his head and gave Takahashi a glorious look.

"At yesterday's Yuqian meeting, the Prime Minister said the same." Matsuoka recalled the Yuqian meeting two days ago.

"The One Kingdom has completely controlled Europe, and the framework of the so-called new European order led by the One Kingdom has gradually been formed. Under this situation, what role will the Empire play in it, and how should relations with the One Kingdom develop? It is something that we must carefully consider now." Wenwei Wenwei said his opinion loudly.

"The One Kingdom is really powerful. They have held the entire Europa in their hands, but we are still entangled with the Jiang Zhongzheng government on the mainland." The navy minister and Chuan Guzhilang were glancing at the back of the opposite table. Tojo.

"In the past year, the achievements of the army soldiers in fighting bravely are obvious to all. The decay of the Chiang Kai-shek government has become apparent, and it is only a matter of time before the war in China is ended." Tojo said coldly, because it was the Yuqian meeting, there must be no rudeness. Words and deeds, otherwise he would have pointed at Yoshida's nose and scolded the octopus.

"Now we are not discussing the issue of Sinai. Please ask the two ministers not to digress." Minister of Internal Affairs Hideki Yasuji reminded.

"After the secret diplomacy of the One Kingdom and Chiang Kai-shek was seen by the emperor, they are now openly conducting diplomatic exchanges. At present, countless materials are imported into French territory from French Indochina and British Myanmar. According to reliable information, The Duo Kingdom and Chongqing signed a huge arms purchase plan, but we were completely helpless about it." Shango Yoshida said with a sneer.

"We can lodge serious protests against the single country, asking them to immediately stop this unfriendly behavior to the imperial kingdom." Anjing Yingji said.

"We have not formally declared war with China, and the only country is engaged in legitimate trade activities. Moreover, even if it is a protest, in addition to making the diplomatic relations between the two countries worse, I don't see any other role." Secretary of State Akita Kiyo talked.

"So just watching the Duotians send weapons and ammunition and various military material resources to Chongqing incessantly, letting them fight with the Diplomatic weapons with the Duotian weapons?" An Jing asked loudly.

"Do you have any good way to declare war on the dictatorship? Or send a navy to block off the entire South China Sea?" Akita Ching's tone was full of mockery.

"Our navy is not used to do such stupid things."

"What do you think of the army there? It's you who influenced the single country most."

"The Army has a full understanding of the matter and has launched a corresponding investigation long ago. At present, it seems that the only country imports are some outdated arms, and the Army's superiority in equipment in Chongqing has not changed." Tojo A serious answer.

"Do you really think so? Your Excellency the Army Secretary."

"This has nothing to do with your Ministry of Health and Welfare."

"What do you mean, it doesn't matter at all."

"Everyone, I don't think this has anything to do with the question just discussed."

"Yes, now we are talking about how to receive the German special envoy."

"Ah? Isn't it a matter of discussing foreign policy toward independence?"

"The Prime Minister didn't seem to be talking about this."

"Enough is enough, don't be rude in front of your majesty." In the end, the guard Wei Wen could not stand to stand up and stopped drinking the cabinet members.

"Your Majesty, the current situation is very unfavorable to the empire. Since the unconditional surrender of Iraq to the single country, Japan has lost its largest ally in Europe. At this time, we must no longer have any conflicts with the single country, and it is now urgent. The misunderstandings and rifts that had occurred in diplomacy with the One Kingdom should be made up immediately, and the previous friendly and harmonious relations between the two countries should be restored. At all costs, the One Kingdom should be brought back to the side of the empire." Wen Weiwen bowed slightly to Yuren, Then he turned around and looked around at his colleagues.

"Half a year ago, who would have thought that the Sudoku Congress suddenly attacked Italy, and the powerful Iraqi team would be defeated at the touch, and they had no power to fight against the soldiers of the single country. This gave me a strong sense of the power of the single country. New understanding. Now that the new order established by the One Kingdom in Europe has taken shape, there is no force that can stop the rise of the One Kingdom as the world's top power.

Under this situation, the empire must adjust its diplomatic strategy to the single country and deepen the relationship between the two countries. At the same time, it must also find a way to join the new European economic system established by Germany. The most important point is that if we don’t get the support of the single country, our plan for going south will be empty talk. "The Prime Minister of the Guardian talked sternly.

ps: The first chapter is presented. After eating, continue to write a chapter, about ten o'clock in the evening.

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