Chapter 666: The changes brought about by the United States

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The business brought by Sa Zhenbing was really difficult to give up, so after he left, Keisuke Okada immediately knelt down in front of Heihachiro Togo, hoping that this naval god needle could give some instructions.

Heihachiro Togo sat quietly, still holding a waist card in his palm. This waist card is very famous, when the whole country celebrated and praised after the Battle of the Mahai Sea, he took out this waist card to let Japan recognize the form, and this was steadily fought for more than ten years, until the stupid army planned the Xihuamen incident, which led to a complete failure, and even the navy was planted.

So every time you see this waist card, everyone knows that Dongxiang is not only thinking, but also warning the younger generations that the other side of the sea is not an ordinary country, and the depth of the heritage should not be underestimated. His fingers stroked the words "bow your head and worship Yangming all your life" on the waist card over and over again, and only then did he sigh weakly when he saw that his movements were getting slower and slower: "Okada-kun, you are the Minister of the Navy, and this matter is up to you." ”

Although this sigh was light, it did not hide from Yamamoto Fifty-six's ears, and the decision was pushed to Keisuke Okada later, which showed that Lord Wargod was not optimistic about this cooperation. But it can't be decisive, because Japan has no way out, and raw silk exports are the country's most important source of income. Now the export market is monopolized by China, and if there is no cooperation, tens of millions of dollars will be smashed into the water every year.

That's tens of millions! A top-class heavy cruiser is only about 10 million yen, and if it is stable for four or five years, it will be dozens of heavy cruisers.

Keisuke Okada was relieved when he heard this, and he actually knew the danger of this deal, but in the face of the navy that was in dire need of expansion, this danger was selectively forgotten. And if the Navy is allowed to dominate this business, it can also hit the Army guys, lest they have unrealistic dreams again. However, Yamamoto Fifty-six was very worried, and said, "Your Excellency the Marshal and General. We do need these things, but it will be very difficult to get them back if we hand over the export rights of raw silk to the people of China. ”

"But do we still have a choice?" Keisuke Okada spread out his hands and smiled wryly.

Yamamoto Fifty-six also smiled bitterly, there was indeed no room for it. Yang Qiu took advantage of the crisis to monopolize the raw silk market with trade orders and naval agreements, and Japan either joined or was excluded, this is the importance of the right to speak! Japan's right to speak has actually been ignored by the world after two defeats, and this situation is infuriating, and there is only one victory to break it!

"There is no hope for the Army, at most they can slow down the pace of the National Defense Force, and only our Navy is the hope for the revival of the Empire." Keisuke Okada clenched his fists, and there was a thick unwillingness in his throat: "Yang Qiu is using us, but sooner or later, our navy will make them understand what it means to reap the consequences." ”

Yamamoto Fifty-six silently did not speak, this transaction Yang Qiu is indeed taking advantage of Japan's eagerness to expand the psychology of living space, but he is not as optimistic as Keisuke Okada. From a strategic point of view, the Japanese Navy still has a clear advantage, and there are many capital ships and heavy cruisers have already caught up, and there is no comparison in geography. A maritime interception line with the New Guinea-Rabaul-Truk-Ogasawara Islands as the axis has been formed, which not only separates China and the United States, but also achieves a semi-encirclement, and as long as it goes south, it can completely block the Chinese navy in the coastal waters. However, the problem is that with Japan's national strength, it cannot start a war with China and the United States at the same time, which means that it must choose the strategy of fighting one by one.

Psychologically, he chose to fight China and pull the United States, but this disadvantage was that the Japanese mainland was too close to China and was easy to attack, and the southward strategy would inevitably touch Luzon, which was controlled by the United States, which would lead to tensions between Japan and the United States. The United States is too far away and too powerful, and Pearl Harbor is in the middle, and even if it is affected by the economic crisis, it is not comparable to Japan.

Therefore, this step is extremely crucial, and if it is not done well, it will be hostile to China and the United States at the same time, and I will be a little worried when I think about it.

Yamamoto Fifty-six is unwilling to be a chess piece, because when a chess piece does not have his own right to speak, he cannot transcend the chessboard and compete for the world. But how to break this deadlock and get rid of the situation of being used by China and the United States as pawns?

Just as he was sketching out a way to break the deadlock, Jiang Fangzhen also walked into the Chongqing artillery factory with Yue Peng. This artillery factory was established by integrating Jiangnan and other full-scale workers, and the Zhenlei series of artillery produced now occupies half of the domestic cannons, and the Rhineland plan has cooperated with the United States and Krupp to strengthen the Navy's large-caliber naval gun research and development and manufacturing capabilities.

"Zi'an, according to what you say, Old Man Sa went to Japan to exchange manganese nickel for raw silk to hook up, and then deliberately released water?" Jiang Fangzhen was not very interested in the factory full of cannon barrels, and since Yang Qiu came up with new military theories such as great depth in combination with Cai Yi's posthumous manuscripts, he was no longer interested in the theory of pure weapons. continued: "However, it is not so simple to let Japan go south, this matter clearly shows that we are going to pick peaches, and Japan will not be so stupid. ”

Yue Peng looked at each type of artillery with great interest, and when he saw that there was no one around, he said: "Of course Japan is not stupid, but do they still have a choice?" The southward movement is certain, and it depends on when we make up our minds and the attitude of the United States. ”

"What, is there a change in the United States? Didn't Hoover have a good personal relationship with the president? ”

"It's a good personal relationship, but his term will end in two years. He has offended many voters by sending troops to suppress workers and refusing to provide disaster relief, and even if the economy recovers a little after exchanging national bonds, Americans will definitely want to change their president. Yue Peng stopped and stood at an experimental 406 millimeter developed for the navy

m in front of the ship's guns. The technician began to explain the data of this naval gun to everyone, and when he saw that he was attracted by the naval gun, he took a step back and said: "The president thinks that the next president of the United States is likely to be the current governor of New York, Democrat Roosevelt." Recently, for unknown reasons, this person has repeatedly said that Luzon should be allowed to become independent, fulfill the promises made by the United States back then, and solve the financial burden that weighs on the United States. ”

"Let Luzon become independent?!"

Jiang Fangzhen's shoulder shook slightly, this was too unexpected! Although Luzon was of little value to the United States, and sugar production and immigration put pressure on the United States at home, it was not yet a financial burden. What's more, Luzon is the center of the entire South China Sea, and it is the key to curbing the entry and exit of China and Japan in the South China Sea.

If the United States gives up and China does not intervene, I'm afraid Japan! Thinking of this, he immediately wanted to look at Yue Peng, who nodded quietly when he saw his gaze: "This Roosevelt has the demeanor of his uncle, and this single hand has completely nullified our previous deployment." ”

"So the president is going to hook Japan first?"

"It's not that simple. Hooking Japan is only one thing, and the second is to control Japan's raw silk, once their raw silk is handed over to us for sale, even if it is taken back in the future, it will be scrapped. ”

After the technician introduced the 406 naval gun, he led everyone through the factory to a smaller processing plant, where the barrel of a 480mm super naval gun was already standing. This was developed by the navy in order to completely overwhelm Japan's request for Chongqing, and Yue Peng and other army generals sneered at the crazy idea of the navy, but they also had to admit that this thing did look very powerful! Of course, it will take several years to experiment whether this cannon has the ability, and even if it succeeds, it may not be equipped, so Jiang Fangzhen is even less interested, and said: "This old man Sa, who cherishes feathers, also hates Japan to death, I didn't expect the president to be able to persuade him to come out of the mountain." By the way, how are things going on in Najd? ”

"In a few days it will be the Gregorian year, and the specific date of Ibn Shah is January 1st, and judging from the news sent back by Ziqing, it is no longer a big problem, Germany and Italy have sent people, and only the representatives of Britain and France have not yet arrived. Chen Shaokuan's side is also ready, and the fleet consisting of 2 aircraft carriers, 2 Beijing-class and 2 Anhai has gone to sea to Natuna in the name of training to stand by. I sent Qiu Wenbin to Tajikistan, and Shi Xiaolou ran a training camp in Nankan, but I heard him say that those Indians were really muddy and couldn't support the wall, and they were very worried that they wouldn't be useful in case of a stalemate. ”

Hearing that Chen Shaokuan actually pulled away most of the navy in one go, Jiang Fangzhen felt funny: "I said, you don't have to be like a great enemy, right?" Britain before the economic crisis could still toss, but now that the president is doing this, MacDonald will be drowned by spit even if he wants to fight. If you don't believe me, I'll make a bet with you, the president just needs to go to Lampson and say, "It's too much of a bully, let's go to war." "And it all stopped."

"It's that simple." Yue Peng actually didn't worry much about Najd, because Jiang Fangzhen was right, the current Britain can't afford it. But he still had to be cautious in his position, and said: "There is no trivial matter in the country, just in case, anyway, the navy is going to hold a big exercise in the South China Sea recently, so it can be regarded as assembling in advance." ”

"Whatever you want. Anyway, the president's theory of large-depth mechanized warfare can't afford to consume tens of millions of oil, so I just need oil, and don't let everyone look at the iron coffin and be stupid when the time comes. ”

Yue Peng looked at him, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You are enjoying it, quickly give me ideas, what to do on the Indian side." ”

Jiang Fangzhen smiled after hearing this, and deliberately glared at him: "To say that your Yue Zi'an is also a famous world famous general now, and he is usually very smart, why are you confused now?" ”

"Hugh wants to talk nonsense, say it quickly, or I'll make you up." The two have been friends for many years, and they both know each other's temper, and Yue Peng deliberately clenched his fists and gurgled. Jiang Fangzhen was definitely not as good as Yue Peng in the fight, so he hurriedly waved his hand and pretended to be afraid, and said with a smile: "Yes, I am afraid of your Chief of Staff Yue." Isn't it a trivial matter that the Indian soldiers can't do, you look for Zhang Zongchang, and keep it for half a month. ”

Zhang Zongchang?

Yue Peng remembered the "scum of the National Defense Army" who was now known as half of the king of Joseon, he had always been clean and self-conscious, and he didn't like this person, but Jiang Fangzhen's words reminded him. Since it is a training camp for the Asian national independence movement, it should not be limited to selecting people from there. North Korea is mountainous and has little land, and every year it is necessary to exchange mineral deposits for domestic food to survive, so many young people who lack food and clothing want to become soldiers and have a way out.

Compared with the Indian soldiers, these Korean soldiers were much stronger in combat, so Jiang Fangzhen suggested that he find Zhang Zongchang.

"It's a good idea."

As soon as Yue Peng spoke, Yan Yuqiu came in from the small door and shouted, "Chief of Staff, General Baili, the president asked you to go to the meeting with me." ”

"Oh, let's go."

Yue Peng nodded, and was just about to pull Jiang Fangzhen, when the latter's stinky mouth made another mistake: "Secretary Yan, how are you and the president?" When will I be invited to a wedding drink? ”

"This Jiang has a big mouth!" Yue Peng slapped his forehead, and the corners of his eyes twitched. How confidential this is! If you shout at you, won't the image of the president be completely gone? hurriedly dragged him to see Yang Qiu.

Yan Yuqiu didn't expect the dignified president of the National Defense University to be so open-mouthed, his cheeks suddenly turned crimson, he looked at the backs of the two and stomped his feet fiercely, and chased after them...... (To be continued)