Chapter 652 "Imperial Front Meeting"

In November 1940, US President Roosevelt issued a secret order allowing US reserve officers and retired personnel of the Army, Navy and Aviation Force to join the US aid team. China also purchased 100 American aircraft at a generous price. The United Kingdom had the right to buy these aircraft, and it was the Americans who worked for Britain, which was in urgent need of aircraft, which made these aircraft arrive in China.

At the end of the month, US President Roosevelt summoned Chinese Finance Minister Song Ziwen. Two days later, he formally notified the National Government that he had approved the first batch of military equipment worth US$45 million to rent materials for aid to China.

On November 28, the U.S. government designated Curie as the person in charge of implementing the plan to aid China's arms materials under the Lease Law.

On December 6, the United States once again approved aid to China's weapons and ammunition worth $45 million.

On January 9, 1941, the first American support team composed of 110 pilots and 150 mechanics and other medical staff went to China by plane.

Later, US President Roosevelt ordered the US cruisers Salt Lake City and Northampton to escort them as the second batch of aid workers to reach China.

On January 23, Roosevelt further approved Curie to provide equipment and personnel for a Chinese air fleet with 500 aircraft according to Chiang Kai-shek's request.

In February, the United States terminated all negotiations with Japan.

On February 26, the U.S. government freezes Japanese assets in the United States.

On March 3, the US government announced a complete ban on oil from Japan. On the same day, Britain and the Netherlands also banned the export of copper, jute, pig iron, nickel, cobalt and other materials to Japan.

On the 6th, the US government announced the freezing of Japanese assets.

This series of severe measures has made Japan unbearable, especially the oil embargo...

"The empire is already very difficult, especially after the United States fully imposed an empire on it."

At the Japanese Imperial Conference, Fumiki Kobe, who was ordered to form a cabinet for the third time, had an extremely serious expression and a anxious tone: "Now, the empire must make a choice!"

Ye Qianjuji, who is in charge of US intelligence, immediately said:

"It's not just this, based on the intelligence sent by our ally Germany and the intelligence analysis we have, the United States will likely use force against the empire!"

"What?" The people participating in the meeting exclaimed almost at the same time.

"Yes, the intelligence has been confirmed." Ye Qianjuji looked serious and even revealed a little uneasy: "We study and confirm with the German intelligence department that this possibility is about to turn into reality."

The commander of the Joint Fleet, Izuru Yamamoto, suddenly stood up:

"We can't wait like this anymore. Since the United States has frozen the Empire's assets in the United States and imposed an embargo on us, the Empire's oil reserves can no longer support the capture of the Nanyang oil fields in four months.

Coupled with the proven information, I think it is better to fight to the death than to sit back and wait for death, which will bring a turning point for the empire!”

"Are you crazy?" Konoe Fumiya quickly rejected this idea:

"The opponent we are facing is the United States, a huge country with strong strength! No matter what aspect of analysis, it is above the empire.

Once the war begins and the United States is forced to fight, you can imagine what kind of dilemma the Empire will face? This will even force the Empire to lose this war!

No, this suggestion is crazy. I think we must wait and start negotiations with the United States again, delay time as much as possible, and give new opportunities for the empire!"

"Yes, I agree with the Prime Minister's opinion!" The speaker was Foreign Minister Sashijiro Toyota, who was a loyal supporter of the Prime Minister:

"Everyone, I think we should focus all our attention on the battlefield in China, and lay the victory in that way to occupy the entire China, and use the resources of China to solve the problem of shortage of imperial materials.

As for the United States, it will be resolved through diplomatic negotiations. The war is too crazy, which will allow the empire to fight on multiple fronts. You can imagine the ending..."

"Don't think too much about the United States." Navy Secretary Oikawa Fushiro said coldly:

"The United States is afraid of war and is unwilling to be involved in war. This can be seen from what they have done before. I agree with Commander Yamamoto's opinion and must maintain a tough attitude towards the United States!"

Iroku Yamamoto, who was obviously inspired, continued:

"We must maintain a tough policy towards the United States and force them to agree to our request. The Navy is ready and can be dispatched at any time if necessary!"

At this imperial meeting, although Koebe Fumiya repeatedly opposed it, due to repeated pressure from the navy, Koebe Fumiya was eventually forced to accept the opinions of the soldiers.

The meeting passed the tough policy of "no matter how you fight Britain and the United States."

And the meeting decided that "if the request made by Japan is still not met in early June, we will firmly start war against the United States." This unchangeable resolution.

The war is coming soon.

To this end, the Japanese Navy Command announced its preparation for war. At the same time, the naval bombers of the joint fleet began to use the terrain and the water depth was similar to that of Kagoshima, which was similar to that of Pearl Harbor, to conduct simulated training on air strikes on Pearl Harbor.

In an exercise before this, Irosaki Nakamoto, he saw the aviation corps achieve ideal results in training and said to his chief of staff:

"The training was successful, and I thought it was possible to attack Hawaii."

From then on, Yamamoto began to imagine the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Based on Togo Hirahachiro's strategic thinking of success in one fell swoop, he believed that to start a war with the powerful United States and Britain and win, he had to attack suddenly and take the initiative, and collapse the other party at the beginning of the war. The bold idea of ​​sneaking attack on Pearl Harbor was an inevitable product of Yamamoto's strategic thinking.

Yamamoto Iroku also believed that if war begins, the aircraft carrier-based aircraft should first launch a preemptive raid on Pearl Harbor, temporarily paralyzing the US Navy's strength in the Pacific for one to one and a half years.

The Japanese army took the opportunity to sweep the Pacific Ocean, seize the necessary supplies and force the US to recognize Japan's vested interests in the Pacific Ocean.

From May 11 to 12, the Japanese Navy Command held a Hawaiian combat sand table deduction.

Assuming the war begins on June 11, the conclusion is that four US aircraft carriers, six cruisers and 180 aircraft will be sunk.

The Japanese army will also lose 2 aircraft carriers and 127 aircraft.

Although the Admiralty at that time suspected that it had the ability to launch a long-distance raid, because the Joint Fleet Command insisted on launching an attack and Yamamoto even threatened to resign, the Admiralty was forced to agree to the combat plan code-named "Climbing a New High Mountain".

Japan's attack on the United States is getting closer and closer...

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At this time, Zheng Yong in China was also waiting quietly.

He needed such a result to prompt the United States and Japan to go to war early.

Since returning from the United States, his status in China has been greatly improved.

The continuous stream of US military supplies aid to China were transported to China in large quantities, allowing China to see hope during the difficult war of resistance, and at the same time replenished the Chinese army, which consumed supplies rapidly in the war.

The Air Force is re-arming, and the Chinese Air Force will soon appear in the blue sky.

"You can recall Yixia from the United States." Zheng Yong said lightly:

"His mission has been completed."

Luo Yu smiled and said, "I have summoned him back. I have worked hard for him during this period. Judging from the information we currently have, Japan is likely to start a war against the United States. However, we don't know where Japan will choose as the battlefield."

"Pearl Harbor must be in Pearl Harbor." Zheng Yongxiang blurted out without thinking.

Some of it makes Luo Yumeng suspicious. Pearl Harbor is located in the Hawaiian Islands in the eastern Pacific between Japan and the United States. It is about 3,500 nautical miles away from Japan and about 2,000 nautical miles from the United States. It is the most important base of the US Pacific Fleet. Does Japan really have the ability to launch an attack on Pearl Harbor?

"Let the intelligence part work all night, and I have to go to Chongqing to meet the principal." Zheng Yong stood up and said, "Some things must be approved by the principal and the principal's full cooperation."

Luo Yumeng nodded understandingly.

"You are in charge of intelligence work at this time, and there is no need to report everything to me." Zheng Yong turned around and said while walking out:

"You must pay attention to the movements of the Japanese pirates opposite my war zone, as well as the movements of the puppet regime in Nanjing. By the way, how are the situations of the Youth Officer Guards and Fang Yuxi now?"

Luo Yu smiled and said:

"It was quite peaceful during this period, especially after you went to the United States, you have been busy training and causing something.

But after you gave a successful speech in the United States, they seemed to be excited again, held meetings many times, and claimed that all this was brought back by you."

"Well, don't worry about such gatherings." Zheng Yong nodded and said casually.

All the focus and attention of all work now are on the United States and Japan. I don’t have much energy to care about these things at present.

What is Yamamoto Izuru doing now?

In the history of his own era, during the Battle of Shanghai from August 13 to November 12, 1937, Yamamoto Iroku sent carrier-based aircraft on two aircraft carriers to bomb Shanghai, killing many Chinese people.

He also participated in the Nanjing Massacre after the Japanese army occupied Nanjing on December 13. In addition, he also bombed cities such as Guangde and Hangzhou.

This is also an executioner whose hands are covered with blood from the Chinese people.

But now, Zheng Yong is a little grateful to him. It is precisely because of his repeated persistence that Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Everything he did was just to advance this.

Zheng Yong suddenly had a very strange idea. If he could see Yamamoto Iroku with his own eyes, he would definitely express his sincere thanks in person, but this was really absurd.
Chapter completed!