Volume 6 The Storm of War Chapter 29 There is no choice
However, the frequent activities of Chinese intelligence personnel in European countries, the sudden visit of important US officials to Britain, the pressure exerted by the United States on France and Germany at the NATO summit meeting, and the successive meetings between Chinese and US intelligence personnel have still aroused great attention from the Japanese Government, especially by Murakami. Starting
After the first test launch of the X-11 missile in August, Murakami was watching the reaction of China and the United States.
Subsequently, China and the United States issued a proposal in the Security Council to impose sanctions on Japan, and demanded that Japan open its domestic nuclear facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Japan's delay in responding and not expressing its attitude is precisely because Murakami wants to find out the true attitude of China and the United States.
Relatively speaking, Murakami is more concerned about China's attitude.
In terms of the strategy of developing nuclear weapons and strategic weapons, Murakami Sadamasa is very measured. When making the decision to secretly develop nuclear weapons, Murakami focused on Sino-American relations. It can be said that Sadamasa Murakami is very smart. Taking advantage of the Japan-US alliance that has not yet been formally dissolved and the actual contradictions between China and the United States, Japan has taken advantage of the opportunity of the United States to impose a strategic blockade against China, and has not only acquired advanced military technology from the United States, but has also taken a big step forward on the nuclear issue.
As far as Japan is concerned, the only option is to continue to maintain the Japan-US alliance and adopt the method of "leveraging strength."
Of course, when formulating specific policies, Murakami must be in a good sense of proportion.
When determining the technical performance of the X-11 missile, the military on behalf of Toki Tanikatsu demanded that the missile's minimum range be set at 8,000 kilometers. It is not that Japan does not have the technical strength to develop ICBMs, but that the range of 8,000 kilometers will pose a threat to the US mainland and "drag the United States into the water". Limiting the range to within 1,000 kilometers will not only cover most of China, but will also be able to hit Alaska, which not only shows Japan's intention to regard China as its main strategic imaginary enemy, but also expresses in an appropriate way that it does not want the United States to intervene.
When it comes to other nuclear weapons carriers, Murakami's attitude is also very "cautious".
Initially, Dongji Gusheng demanded the establishment of a "three-in-one" strategic weapons system at one time, in addition to the X-11 ballistic missile, there are also strategic bombers to carry Y-11 air-launched cruise missiles, and strategic nuclear submarines supporting the ZX-11 submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
With the technical strength of Japan. It is not very difficult to develop strategic bombers and strategic nuclear submarines.
After careful consideration. Murakami Sadamasa was the first to veto the strategic bomber. There are two reasons for this: First, there are technical difficulties. Even if it is possible to develop a strategic bomber with a combat radius of more than 7,000 kilometers. The performance will also not exceed that of the B-2. The development cycle is more than 15 years. It doesn't make much practical sense; Second, strategic bombers are offensive strategic weapons. Not a defensive strategic weapon. It is easy to arouse suspicion in the United States.
Subsequently. Murakami asked the Ministry of Defense to slow down the construction of strategic nuclear submarines.
Although strategic nuclear submarines belong to defensive strategic weapons. Strategic nuclear counterattack is carried out mainly on excellent survivability. But the deployment of strategic nuclear submarines is very flexible. Even with a relatively short range of ground missiles. It can also strike at enemy targets in close proximity to enemy coastal areas. Apparently. The construction of strategic nuclear submarines by Japan will very unsettling the United States.
Thus. Murakami's strategic policy is almost entirely related to the United States. in an effort to avoid conflict with the United States.
I have to admit it. Murakami has very skillfully exploited the "mentality" of China and the United States.
As long as the United States is unwilling to use force to resolve the Japanese nuclear issue, China will not take advantage of the fire of the United States and launch a war against Japan alone.
The only thing that worries Murakami is that China is likely to launch a "Jedi counterattack" at the last minute.
After the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War, China's national defense policy was clearly offensive, taking a proactive approach to resolving peripheral issues that posed a threat to national security and national interests. The use of force is no longer a priority for China's top leaders, and China will certainly use force if necessary.
If Japan's development of nuclear weapons poses a threat to China's security and even its survival, China will have no choice.
On this issue, the Japanese cabinet has been very divided.
The military is a firm advocate of the development of nuclear weapons, believing that as long as Japan has nuclear weapons, China will not dare to do anything to Japan. Many civilian officials, including the foreign minister, believe that Japan should slow down its development of nuclear weapons, test China's response first, and make sure that China will not take drastic actions before expanding the size of its nuclear arsenal.
As a prime minister with "opinions", Murakami did not let his views be influenced by others.
Murakami has always been very concerned about China's attitude, and the first ballistic missile test launch, rather than the first nuclear weapon test explosion, is to find out China's bottom line; China advocates having sufficient strategic deterrence capability as soon as possible, so that China will not dare to take military action to resolve the Japanese nuclear issue. There is only one reason why Murakami made this decision: the pace of construction of China's national strategic defense system is more than 2 years slower than the pace of construction of Japan's nuclear armaments!
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It is the spear in the hands of the great powers, and the strategic defense system is in the hands of the great powers
After each side has enough spears to kill the other, the "quality" of the shield determines the strategic balance.
Although Japan cannot have a real "shield" in the short term, Japan has the ability to have enough "spears" in the short term.
As long as China's shield is not strong enough to resist Japan's spear, China will have some scruples in its policy toward Japan.
To see one side of the problem, we also need to see the other side of the problem.
After Japan possesses the "spear," China will certainly speed up the speed of "forging a shield" and strive to have a strong shield sufficient to resist Japan's "spear" as soon as possible, so that Japan's efforts will be in vain.
The active actions of the Chinese intelligence agencies and the secret contacts between the Chinese and American intelligence agencies made Murakami feel tremendous pressure.
The United States is willing to provide Japan with advanced weapons and equipment in order to use Japan to contain China. With Japan possessing nuclear weapons and strategic deterrence capabilities, it will not continue to act as a "pawn" of the United States. Will the United States adjust its strategy and "instigate" China to eliminate Japan's nuclear threat by force?
In Murakami's view, the answer is yes.
Even if China were to use conventional weapons to destroy Japan's nuclear capabilities with surgical air strikes and minimize the scope of the strike, it would inevitably bomb Japan's nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants, causing nuclear contamination and forcing Japan to fight back with all its might. At this point, a full-scale war will break out between China and Japan. Regardless of the outcome of the game, both China and Japan will pay a heavy price, and the United States will emerge as the ultimate winner.
In order to encourage China to use force, the United States must meet the conditions for China to open up the territory.
The prerequisite for China's use of force to resolve Japan's nuclear issue is that it has a certain national strategic defense capability and can effectively intercept Japan's strategic weapons.
In mid-August, Murakami assigned a new assignment to Nachi Takano, the head of the National Intelligence Agency.
Within a month or so, Nachi Takano basically figured out the purpose of the activities of the Chinese intelligence agencies in Europe, as well as the purpose of the secret contacts between the Chinese and American intelligence agencies, and confirmed Murakami's speculation.
"In other words, the two sides basically agreed to exchange key technologies?"
"Although the top echelons of the intelligence agencies of the two sides have not officially met, judging from the progress of the contact, both China and the United States are working hard to promote this secret cooperation." Nachi Takano sneered, "The United States is putting pressure on France and Germany just to prevent China from cooperating with France and Germany. To that end, the United States even promised to share the results with France and Germany. ”
"It's really going to do anything." Murakami shook his head with a smile, "The key question is whether Shina will exchange the most critical technology for some technology that will only make sense in the short term." ”
"It's obvious that you're at a loss."
"If you are willing, what does it mean?" Murakami Sadamasa sighed, "No questions asked, Shina is desperately speeding up the construction of the national strategic defense system, hoping to catch up with us." What is the purpose? Even if we have a strategic deterrence capability, it will not be possible to compete with China. If it is for self-preservation, there is no need for China to make this deal with the United States. ”
"It is clear that China is preparing an attack on us."
Murakami Sadamasa nodded and said, "It is very likely that it will be a surgical air strike that will destroy our earth's core capabilities." If our strategic counterattack does not pose a threat to China, China will not hesitate to bomb the Japanese archipelago to the bottom of the sea with hundreds or thousands of nuclear missiles, and if we do not launch a counterattack, we will forever lose the opportunity to have the capability of strategic nuclear threat. ”
Nachi Takano smiled bitterly, this is the death hole of Japan's development strategy deterrence.
"We have no other choice." Sadamasa Murakami sighed, "It is necessary to sabotage the secret operation of Shina with the United States." ”
"Even if we leak the information, China and the U.S. government can veto it and then complete the secret deal through other means."
"Not to expose to the press, but to act covertly."
Takano Nachi frowned slightly.
"The high-level meeting between China and the United States in the intelligence community proves that neither side trusts each other very much, otherwise the level of the meeting would not be raised." Murakami hesitated for a moment and said, "Find out as soon as possible the secret meeting between Shina and the American intelligence officers, closely monitor it, and take action when appropriate." ”
"The Prime Minister means ......"
Murakami Sadamasa smiled coldly, knowing that Takano Nachi understood what he meant.
"I'll arrange it as soon as possible, it's just that it takes time."
"Don't get involved with us when you take action, it's better to let China and the United States be suspicious of each other."
Nachi Takano nodded and said, "That's for sure, I will plan my actions carefully and strive for the best results." ”
"Keep me informed."
After letting Nachi Takano out, Sadamasa Murakami let out a sigh.
In Murakami's view, Japan has no other choice. If it is not possible to disrupt China's secret deal with the United States, it is quite possible that China will immediately launch a surprise attack on Japan!
Damn it**
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