"Yasuda-kun."

After Akasaka left the palace and introduced the method of "eliminating worries" to Takeda Lan, he just wanted to say goodbye and leave but heard Takeda Heng's voice. Yasuda looked in the direction from which the voice came, and saw the thin face and somewhat gray hair of the great leader of Japan, and the tired but still very sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through people.

The great leader's gaze suddenly made Yasuda a little nervous. It turned out that what he said to Mrs. Lan just now had already been heard by Takeda! I just don't know how this number one Japanese man will feel? Thinking of this, his waist had already bent to 90 degrees, and he bowed to Takeda respectfully: "Chairman, the subordinates are all built for ......"

"In order to find a way out for the comrades?" Takeda waved his hand, asked Yasuda to sit down again, and sat down next to his wife, and continued: "This idea is certainly good, but have you ever thought that if my party's senior cadres send their wives and children to China, and also buy enough industries in China for them to spend the rest of their lives, will this party still have combat effectiveness? Is there really any danger, and how many people are willing to die for the party? ”

Hearing these words, a cold sweat broke out on Yasuda's head, and the method of turning all the big cadres of the Japanese GCD into "naked officials" was proposed by Zhang Guotao, of course, without any good intentions. However, it is also a "conspiracy" that Takeda can hardly refuse, and now that the Japanese are already in turmoil, the war with the United States is more than auspicious, and there are not many real Bolsheviks among the Japanese and G party members, and it is about to be a catastrophe. Of course, we have to find a way out. If Takeda can't be anxious about what party members are anxious about and think about what party members think, I'm afraid that few party members will support him as a great leader.

Figured out what was at stake. The panic on Yasuda's face has been replaced by calm, and he said with a smile: "Chairman, but his subordinates feel that only by eliminating the worries of the comrades can they better serve the people and work for the revolution." Moreover, the idea of seeking a way out is simply human nature, and the cadres of our party are also human beings. How could there be no such thoughts? If they are not allowed to leave their retreat in China, they will also find other ways to arrange their retreat, such as keeping their hands on counter-revolutionaries when they are engaged in revolutionary work at home. Another example is the secret connection with the reactionary clique in Xiyuan Temple, and in addition, some people will do everything possible to send their children to the Soviet Union...... This will be even more detrimental to our party's cause. As for whether party members and cadres can die for the party as chairman, the key is not whether their families stay in the country, sometimes their wives and children will become a drag on them to be loyal to the revolutionary cause! ”

After listening to Takeda. smiled coldly: "According to your meaning." Are those comrades who send their wives and children to China or even become Chinese citizens, and who also buy them rich industries, are the party's loyal cadres? ”

Yasuo Yasuda nodded heavily and exclaimed: "Only in this way can they work for the party without any concern and go all out to fight against US imperialism......

Takeda interrupted: "What if at some point we go to war with China again?" The wives and children of our party's high-ranking cadres are all in enemy countries, so how can such a war be fought to win? ”

"Chairman, in fact, the family members of our party's senior cadres who remain in China also mean hostages. That's the only way to ...... Only the Chinese will rest assured to support us in resisting the United States! ”

Although he was still theorizing with Yasuda, Takeda Heng had already wavered in his heart. Although he was a great leader of Japan. Asia's greatest Marxist Trotskyist, but also a father and husband, and in addition to his wife Takeda Lan and a pair of famous children, there are a large number of "confidantes" and illegitimate children...... If one day, the catastrophe of the Japanese G. really comes, can you bear to watch them brutally murdered by the class enemy?

Takeda ordered a special Cuban cigar.

Yasuda knew that the great leader had already moved his heart, and now as long as there was a good wife and mother blowing the wind in his ears, things were basically fine. At this moment, the virtuous wife and mother Takeda Lan really lost no time in speaking: "Husband, comrades have dedicated their whole lives and all their energy to the revolutionary cause of Japan, how can you bear to let them dedicate their wives and children again?" Besides, when their wives and children go to China, they can also contribute to the revolutionary cause. I've heard...... The Japanese exiles in China have great political and economic power, and are one of China's four major chaebols and four major political parties (after the Central G, the Kuomintang, and the Progressive Party, but they do not have a few seats in the parliament). If we can send the families of our party cadres to China and unite with the Japanese in exile in China and become their leading force, we will certainly be able to influence Chinese revisionism from within, and may even bring China back to the correct socialist road. ”

After listening to his wife's words, Takeda finally nodded: "I didn't expect this layer before. He looked at Yasuo Yasuda: "I agree with this construction, but it is still not appropriate to implement the capitalist system in the Nanyang occupation zone." It might as well be changed to ...... Socialism with Japanese characteristics! ”

Yasuo Yasuda was slightly stunned and asked rhetorically: "Chairman, what is socialism with Japanese characteristics?" ”

Takeda Ha smiled and glanced at Yasuda: "Don't you still understand?" What we did in Yokohama and Osaka before the war, we will do it in Nanyang in the future. Also, the civil affairs of the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies will be left to you. The civil affairs of the occupied areas are not taken into account in Plan Z, so you go and discuss with Yamamoto Isoroku and Sadao Araki and Ishihara Wanji to make up for this. As for Moscow, you don't want to go back. ”

……

Yasuo Yasuda only left on the front foot, and Yamamoto Isoroku and Ishihara Wanji were summoned to the Akasaka Imperial Palace.

After the death of Muto Nobuyoshi, Ishihara not only did not fall out of favor, but because of his more withdrawn personality and shallow qualifications, he was favored by Takeda Heng, and was exceptionally promoted to the first head of the General Staff of the Japanese Red Army (in charge of operations). The army part of Plan Z was formulated by him. They have no opinion on letting Yasuo Yasuda, who is known as the God of Wealth, take over the civil affairs of the occupied areas, after all, these two can only fight and will not make much money.

The naval and army components of Plan Z had been finalized, and the two copies were packed in two thick bun bags. Placed in front of Takeda Heng together. Of course, Takeda Heng will not see it in person, and he can't understand it. Therefore, Yamamoto and Ishihara will explain it separately.

The operational planning of the Navy is not complicated. It can be summed up in two words: "assault". Well, not a sneak attack, but a strong attack! At present, it is US imperialism that is bent on making trouble with Soviet Japan, and of course it will not leave Pearl Harbor unsuspected. Therefore, Yamamoto did not consider the matter of the "sneak attack on Pearl Harbor". He is ready to lead the old 10 Canglong-class fleet aircraft carriers of the Combined Fleet to Pearl Harbor to find the US Pacific Fleet desperately! According to Yamamoto's estimate, there is always a seventy or eighty percent chance of winning this battle...... Whether the U.S. Pacific Fleet is hiding in the harbor as a shrunken turtle, or coming out for a decisive battle, he is sure that he can win. The most feared thing is that the Yankees will flee without a fight. The oil depots of the Japanese Combined Fleet could not support several such large-scale sorties, but given the arrogance of the Americans at the moment, this possibility can be basically ruled out.

The army component of Plan Z is also not entirely an army affair. Rather, it is a coordinated operation on land and sea. To put it bluntly, it is a land grab, and the first phase targets the Philippines, Guam and Borneo, and Brunei's oil fields are the top priority! It must be occupied at the first time! After achieving the first phase of the goal, Yamamoto and Ishihara estimated that the British Far East Fleet might come out to find the battleship forces of the Japanese Combined Fleet for a decisive battle. For this battle. Yamamoto has a 10% chance of winning. After the defeat of the British Far East Fleet. The second phase of the land grab will begin with targets in the Dutch East Indies and Malaya, with a focus on Singapore, the fortress holding the Strait of Malacca, and oil fields on the island of Sumatra. If these two phases of the land seizure plan can be completed smoothly, then the Z plan will be considered a success, as for French Indochina and Burma, the current Japan will never dare to touch it, and there are territories that the Chinese have long looked at!

……

At the same time. U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor base.

Harry. Admiral Yanel walked to the window. Not far away, the warships crowded the entire harbor, and he, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, couldn't help but be a little short of breath. 14 battleships, including USS Pennsylvania, USS California, USS Maryland, USS Oklahoma, USS Tennessee, USS West Virginia, USS Arizona, USS Nevada, USS Maine (USS Nagato), USS Missouri (Mutsu), USS Kentucky (USS Ise), USS Georgia (USS Hyuga), USS Nebrass (USS Fuso), USS Rhode Island (USS Yamashiro); Three battle cruisers, the Hawaii (Hiei), the Wisconsin (Haruna), and the Chirsaji (Kirishima).

Plus two aircraft carriers, the USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, two heavy cruisers USS Pensacla, six Northampton-class heavy cruisers, two Portland-class heavy cruisers, two seaplane carriers and more than twenty light cruisers, as well as more than forty destroyers, more than thirty submarines, and dozens of various auxiliary ships. More than 70% of the strength of the U.S. Navy is now concentrated in this tiny Pearl Harbor!

After the 1924 "warship bond" deal with Japan, the U.S. Navy has undoubtedly become the most powerful maritime armed force in the world! And it's backed by a strong industry and economy. In the "naval expansion plan" that has just been completed, the United States will start construction of 15 Essex-class (Nakayama-class) aircraft carriers, two North Carolina class battleships, four South Kota-class battleships, and six Iowa-class battleships in the next two years...... Of course, the key to the success of the 27 aircraft carriers and battleship construction program was the sale of nine Japanese bonded battleships/battlecruisers to Britain at a discount of $200 million.

Looking at the huge warships in the distance that were completely different in style from the American battleships, Admiral Yanel couldn't help but sigh twice, before retracting his gaze and frowning, returning to his desk, looking at the summary of information just sent, his face was a little solemn.

His opponent was not as weak as he originally imagined, of course, he was not afraid to fight the capital ships, and the capital ships that the Japanese could get hold of were the "Akagi", "Kaga", and "Tosa" three ships. Although it is indeed very powerful, it is only a dead end when it encounters a group of 17 capital ships of its own!

But the 10 Soryu-class aircraft carriers of the Japanese are no joke! In comparison, its own aircraft carrier formation is really a bit weak, with only two aircraft carriers and more than 180 carriers...... This kind of strength is really unmatched.

And what made him feel even more troubled was that he, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, did not have an order to start a war against Japan in his pocket! Although the US Naval Operations Department has already given instructions. The Pacific Fleet was required to maintain the highest level of combat readiness and be ready to counter a sneak attack by the Japanese naval fleet.

But what can you fight back? Use two aircraft carriers to counterattack the opponent's ten aircraft carriers? Isn't that looking for death? Hunt down the opponent's aircraft carrier with a bulky and sluggish battleship for a fleet showdown? It's just whimsical! It's simply impossible to catch up.

The current Pacific Fleet cannot compete with its opponents in aviation. The only feasible way is to dispatch 17 capital ships to attack Saipan or Okinawa under the cover of 2 aircraft carriers equipped with F2A Buffalo fighters, and force the main force of the Japanese Combined Fleet to come out for a decisive battle! However, the problem is that the United States has not yet declared war on Japan, and such a battle plan is impossible to carry out, so it can only passively wait for the opponent to make the first move or get close to the Pacific Fleet to show signs of action. Only by yourself can you fight back.

No matter how you look at it, it's not an easy task!

Yanel flipped out the Pacific chart and studied it carefully. According to the plan, the end of December. The Pacific Fleet will be dispatched to Port Moresby to hand over nine former Japanese capital ships to the British. After that, the risk of a war between Japan and the United States may be greatly reduced, and at least some respite will be obtained. However, there is a more than 90% chance that Japan will make a move before this deal is completed! So the place where they do it should be in ......

The corners of Yanel's eyes twitched. Fingers carefully traced along the chart. Just then, there was a sudden knock on the office door.

"Admiral, Admiral Leahy and Admiral Bakes are here." As soon as the adjutant's words fell, the new Chief of Naval Operations William. Leahy and the new commander of the British Australian Fleet, Admiral Bakes (the commander of the British Far East Fleet at the time of the Battle of Okinawa), walked into the office, and Yanel quickly stood up to greet him.

After a few words of exchange between the two sides, Admiral Leahy frowned and told Sù Yanel a not-so-good news: "The Chinese have just signed a peace treaty with the Japanese, and the Japanese have exchanged South Korea for an armistice with China!" Now they can concentrate all their energies on us and the UK! ”

Of course, the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty has not yet been formally signed. The United States only got the general information through Britain (the Chinese side informed Britain and Germany in advance), and the content of the Peace Treaty was not only Japan's cession of South Korea. It also included Japan's renunciation of its territorial claims to the Far East Coastal Zone, North Korea, and the island of Taiwan, China's renunciation of the Japan-China Treaty, and the withdrawal of all Japanese Red Army troops in the Soviet Far East to the island of Huatai by the end of June 1934.

Yanel smiled slightly when he heard this, revealing a relaxed expression: "This means that war will break out soon, right?" ”

Lehi and Bakes glanced at each other, Leahy nodded and said: "Yes, we will soon go to war with the Japanese, the uncertain factor has completely disappeared, now we just need to think about where the Japanese will make a move." ”

Bakes's gaze had shifted to the charts on his desk, and he pointed his finger in the direction of the Japanese archipelago, and said, "We have placed a large number of submarines around the Japanese archipelago to closely monitor the Bungo Waterway, the Aki Waterway, and the Kanmon Strait. However, since the afternoon of yesterday and until this morning, at least 20 destroyers have been operating outside the Guanmen Strait, sinking two of our submarines and driving away the other two. ”

"Oh?!" Yanel's eyebrows furrowed slightly. This information is important! The 10 fleet aircraft carriers of the Japanese must have left Kure Gungang and entered the Sea of Japan!

"In addition to this news, the Chinese government has issued evacuation orders to expatriates from the Philippines, Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, asking them to board all ships to return to China by December 15." Leahy added: "It seems that the Chinese already know the approximate date of the Japanese attack us!" ”

December 15th?

If the Chinese really know anything, then this date is very critical! Yanel said in his heart: "According to the plan, his fleet will leave Pearl Harbor for Port Moresby at the end of December, and if the Japanese are ready to set up an ambush in the South Pacific, the war will break out in early January next year." This means that the Japanese will not choose to set up an ambush in the South Pacific, but will attack Pearl Harbor, as described in the novel called "The Great Pacific War"!

"In addition, China has another news to tell us." Bakes pulled out a few photos from his briefcase and placed them on his desk, which were pictures of several airplanes. "It's a bit like our 'Hurricane' fighter jets, and in the war last July, we had some of these planes captured by the Soviets, and the Soviets seemed to have copied the 'Hurricane' and named it the I-18. There was also an enlarged version of the light bomber, designated the I-1...... The exact performance numbers are not very clear, except that both aircraft are equipped with a 1000 hp 12-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which is also a copy of ours. The Chinese say that the Soviets have supplied the Japanese with about 2,000 carrier-based Il-18 and Il-1 aircraft in the past few months, and more than 900 excellent pilots who have participated in actual combat!

Therefore, the 10 Soryu-class aircraft carriers of the Japanese can already exert their full combat effectiveness! ”