Volume 6 The Storm of War Chapter 44 The Great Gambling

However, the Republic reacted a few hours later than the United States, but the resonance of the Republic. 、、

On the night of the 17th, 36 H-6M strategic bombers from three groups of the Air Force's strategic aviation units carrying air-launched cruise missiles with a range of more than 3,000 kilometers and a yield of 20,000 tons of TNT~ nuclear warheads took turns to carry out strategic deterrence missions. Each bomber carries eight cruise missiles, and 24 non-stop guarantees at least 12 bombers to patrol in a given airspace. At the request of an order, these bombers can launch the cruise missiles they carry within 5 hours. Because cruise missiles have a range of 3,000 kilometers, bombers can strike the entire territory of Japan over the territory of the Republic. 96 nuclear warheads are delivered at once, which is enough to destroy all large and medium-sized cities in Japan!

A little later, the 3 strategic nuclear submarines of the Navy of the Republic entered the East and South China Seas.

Compared to strategic bombers of the Air Force, strategic nuclear submarines provide greater deterrence. 1 class strategic nuclear submarine is equipped with 16 JL2Bs, each JL-2B is equipped with 6 thermonuclear warheads with a yield of 250,000 tons of TNT or 0 thermonuclear warheads with a yield of 150,000 tons of TNT, for a total of 96 to 160 nuclear warheads. Counting the penetration capability of submarine-launched ballistic missiles and the survivability of strategic nuclear submarines, the strike capability of one Class 6 strategic nuclear submarine exceeds that of the Air Force's strategic aviation. Not to mention Japan, which has a land area of only more than 10,000 square kilometers, a single strategic nuclear submarine operating in the South China Sea or the East China Sea can completely destroy all large and medium-sized cities in the United States.

Because the Mobile Strategic Missile Forces are subordinate to the Air Force, the actions of the Republican Army are mainly reflected in conventional forces.

Within a few hours, the five field armies deployed in the northeastern region of the Republic and the three field armies deployed in East China were all put into a state of readiness. The field armies in the northeast region moved in the direction of the DPRK one after another, and the vanguard troops reached the Sino-DPRK border area before dawn. The field army in East China moved to the nearest port and assumed the posture of going out to sea by boat at any time. No one dared to doubt the combat effectiveness of the eight field armies of the Republic Army, with nearly 300,000 officers and men.

Before the sky in the east was bright, the Western media "shouted" loudly.

When making a report, he deliberately ignored the movement and deployment of the US military, focusing on "publicizing" the military movement of the Republic, and implying that the Republic would take military means to eliminate the Japanese nuclear threat.

Compared to NN's "extreme" reporting, most news outlets have a "moderate" view.

Al Jazeera's "Nighttime Point 60" news program comprehensively analyzed the military movements and deployments of the United States and the Republic, and concluded that neither the United States nor the Republic had the idea and determination to solve the problem by military means, and that the large-scale military mobilization was mainly aimed at stabilizing South Korea and North Korea and preventing the situation from deteriorating rapidly, in addition to exerting pressure on Japan. It follows from this that neither side will take military action in the short term as long as the differences between the United States and the Republic on the Japanese nuclear issue are not resolved and agreement is not reached on several very critical issues.

When the press was arguing. A similar situation has occurred at the top of Japan.

Early morning of January 18th. Murakami held a high-level cabinet meeting.

Discuss the formal topic. Foreign Minister Nako Zhumo and Defense Minister Toki Tanikatsu had a heated dispute. The other cabinet officials were divided into two distinct factions.

The point of contention is not Japan's nuclear policy. Nor is it aimed at the local policy of the Republic. Rather, it is aimed at U.S. policy.

Nake Zhumo insisted on bilateral contacts with the United States as soon as possible. Explain to the United States that Japan's goal in developing nuclear weapons is to counter the threat posed by China. Neither poses a threat to the United States. There are no attempts to threaten the United States; Emphasizing the status and importance of the "U.S.-Japan Alliance." Strive for the understanding and understanding of the United States. alleviate external pressures on Japan; If only the United States could change its attitude. Japan will have the time it needs to expand its nuclear arsenal.

Toki Tanikatsu insisted on opposing showing weakness to the United States. He believes that the United States will not support Japan's development of nuclear weapons. It will also exert more pressure when the attitude of the Japanese people loosens. forcing Japan to abandon its nuclear weapons; And so it goes. Japan has no choice. Only nuclear weapons already in hand can be destroyed; The United States will not allow Japan to get out of control. If bilateral contacts are not successful. Instead, it will force the United States to unite with China. Solve the Japanese nuclear issue by thunderous means.

The arguments on both sides are reasonable and persuasive.

Since taking office, Murakami has encountered the most difficult strategic decision.

Although there are serious differences between Na Ke Zhumo and Dongji Gu Sheng, the starting point of the two is exactly the same, and they are both thinking about the interests of the country.

There must be a process from the possession of nuclear weapons to the possession of strategic deterrence capabilities.

A few decades ago, it took years, if not a decade, for the five nuclear powers to complete this process. It also took several years for the subsequent nuclear states to complete the transformation. Even if Japan has a very strong technological and industrial prowess, it will take several months to complete the transformation.

A surgical air strike takes only a few hours.

For Japan, time is more precious than anything else.

According to Murakami's judgment, the United States is just putting on a show. The question is, is China doing the same?

The United States is a country of particularly utilitarian realism, and its basic policies can be traced. As long as it does not endanger the national interests of the United States and does not pose a threat to the United States

There will be no drastic action. All along, Murakami has been a threat, trying to avoid pressure from the United States.

From another point of view, the United States is the country that is most reluctant to undertake large-scale wars.

Whether it was in World War II or in the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, in the face of countries with strong strategic deterrence capabilities, the United States often does not resort to military means to solve problems, but at most acts to scare people, mainly attacking opponents by means of science and technology, economy, diplomacy, and other means, using third-party forces to contain the opponent, launching a spokesperson war to consume the opponent, and achieving the goal of dragging down the opponent.

The United States is not at direct war with world powers without absolute necessity.

The main reason why Murakami is adopting a "three-step" nuclear strategy is to avoid premature confrontation with the United States. If the plan is successfully completed, Japan will become a world power with strategic deterrence capabilities by the time the United States feels threatened by Japan. Under such circumstances, the United States will certainly not rush into war.

The only thing that cannot be said for sure is China's attitude.

After the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War, there was a marked shift in China's foreign policy. When dealing with issues in the vicinity of the region that pose a threat to national interests and national security, China will no longer blindly use "peaceful means" to resolve disputes, but will not only choose military means when necessary, but will also take proactive military action.

Japan's geonuclear strategy poses a huge threat to China's national interests and national security.

Will China take proactive military action as a result?

A few hours of military mobilization and deployment in the mainland were enough to make Japan's top leaders, including Murakami, feel a huge threat from China.

War and peace are often just the thoughts of national leaders.

Although there is a lot of evidence that China does not have the ability to launch a full-scale war against Japan, for example, China's force projection capability can support at most two field armies to fight on the outer islands within 50 meters of the mainland, if China attacks the Japanese mainland, it will need to dispatch at least one or more field armies, and the force projection and logistics support will not meet the operational requirements. But no one can ignore China's maritime capabilities, and China will certainly mobilize civilian ships after the outbreak of war. First one field army was deployed to seize the landing site and port, and then more ground troops were put in succession. As long as China is determined to bear the losses and attrition caused by war, it has the ability to wage a large-scale war.

What's more, it is very likely that China will choose an air strike to destroy Japan's ground-based nuclear capabilities.

At the end of the day, the key is whether China is determined to solve the problem militarily.

Glancing at Nake Zhumo and Dongji Gusheng, who were still arguing, Murakami Sadamasa sighed.

The two cabinet ministers immediately shut their mouths and cast expectant glances at the prime minister.

"As you both said, and as you can i.e., we're in a very dangerous situation." Murakami Sadamasa glanced at the cabinet members sitting in the seat, "Shina has already shown its determination with actions, even if the whole world thinks that Shina will not rashly start a war, we must not relax in the slightest." Over the years, China has repeatedly demonstrated through its actions that no one can figure out the way of China, and that China will attack the enemy at any time and by all means, including military action, whenever necessary. The next few months will be critical for us. As long as we have a real strategic deterrent capability, China will not easily start a war. In any case, we have to buy enough time. ”

Speaking of which, Murakami's meaning is already very clear.

"Then Ke Jun, you go to the United Nations as soon as possible, make our position clear, and take the opportunity to hold a meeting with the United States =:, so that the United States believes that we have no ambition to dominate the world, let alone threaten the United States. Others, as the situation requires, can be committed, and the attitude of the United States must be changed. ”

"The question is, does it work?"

Murakami Sadamasa glanced at Toki Tanikatsu and said, "I will send a message as soon as possible to express my willingness to negotiate with South Korea." ”

"South Korea?" Na Ke Zhumo frowned.

"Most of the U.S. actions are related to South Korea." Murakami did not explain too much, "The test work must be carried out as soon as possible, and it must be completed according to the predetermined plan without any delay." ”

Toki Tanikatsu and Takano Nachi immediately nodded in agreement.

"Perhaps, we should test the attitude of China."

"There's no need for that just yet." Murakami shook his hand and vetoed Na Ke Zhumo's proposal. "There will definitely be a war between us and China, the difference is only the time when the war breaks out. The mobilization of the army in China was obviously a test of our attitude. If we loosen up, it will make China feel that we are not prepared. In this way, war will break out immediately. On the contrary, as long as we improve relations with the United States, it will make China think that we are ready for war and are trying to unite with the United States, so that China will not dare to start war immediately. The key is not China, but the United States. ”

Murakami is making decisions, and no one has raised objections.

Actually, Murakami Sadamasa is not very sure. He's taking a big gamble, and the money is the future of Japan!

Damn it**

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