"Two days ago, I visited Shogun Hori, and he said that he had failed in the domestic political struggle, was ostracized, and would soon step down, and asked me if I could accept it. "Cole's face was slightly red, obviously a little drunk, but he spoke very clearly, with a standard Tokyo accent, and it was the usual straightforwardness of Europeans, without the ambiguity of Japanese characteristics, "I said of course it is strongly welcome, the Führer has always hoped that Admiral Hori and his team could go to Europe to work and manage the Axis Combined Fleet."www.biquge.info Then Admiral Hori said, "The Navy is sorry for me, but I can't be sorry for the Navy," and asked me for a consulting fee...... I said, don't worry about such trivial matters, when you arrive in Germany, the Führer will grant you the rank of marshal and full powers, and you will be treated with everything you want. He said, 'I'm not thinking about myself, I'm thinking about the Imperial Navy, and I want to get them some money before leaving, and the amount will be determined by your country, just show sincerity.' At that time, I didn't say anything, I just said that I would go back and consider how much to give......"

Everyone nodded subconsciously, with different expressions, Yamamoto Fifty-six was particularly embarrassed on his face, but no one said anything, there were too many factors involved, and the army was not good at casually expressing its stance on personnel changes in the navy, so the atmosphere was suddenly deadlocked.

Cole was still unsatisfied, so he simply stood up and said, "Since you proposed it today, then I will agree to a package." The Kwantung Army's northward advance to threaten the Soviet Union is counted as a sponsorship of 200 million, and the other 100 million is considered to be a consulting fee for Admiral Hori and his advisory team, oh, including the consulting fee for General Ozawa and his team, who are currently in Germany. A total of 300 million, are you satisfied? ”

Ishihara Waner opened his mouth to ask for 300 million, and the bottom line was 200 million, but he didn't expect Cole to not even pay back the price, so he promised directly, but what he said made everyone a little sad! One has been repeatedly squeezed out by the navy -- Hori Yoshiki has been squeezed out twice, and the other is a commander who has led the navy to many victories, even if he wants to run away, he still wants to seek some welfare and get some benefits for the navy.

The focus of the army's top brass is not on the total of 300 million, but on the price composition: the Kwantung Army only took 200 million with such a big move, and Horiyoshi took dozens of people abroad to take 100 million, the contrast is too great, right?

Ishihara was stunned at first, and then immediately reacted, stopping Shimomura's impulse to bargain and redefine the composition of 300 million - 100 million is the hiring fee of Horikiyoshi's team, and more tongue-making will only make the navy unhappy. But he was unwilling to take only 200 million, so he hooked up with Yamamoto with the wine: "Lord Haixiang, let's discuss, this consultant fee will also share a little of us, they are all His Majesty's courtiers, the navy is so wide, the army is so bitter, how ugly it is to spread out, I guess Admiral Hori can't bear to see it, how can you bear it?" In the future, the army will continue to contribute to the security of the Soviet Union, and the army of the islands in the South Seas will also continue to help defend it. ”

Yamamoto was entangled by him and couldn't help it, and besides, the amount of 100 million greatly exceeded psychological expectations, he didn't even expect Horikichi to have money to visit abroad, and a little shame flashed on his face, plus King Minoru Higashikurenomiya was helping beside him, Tada Jun and Shimomura were also trying their best to coax, so they had to agree to give another 30 million to the army, and the navy to take 70 million for itself.

King Minoru of the Higashikure Palace came out to play a round: "Mr. Special Envoy, there are some things that we don't say conveniently, but you are different. The envoy told Admiral Hori, whether it is the army or navy, or His Majesty, he is very grateful for Hori-kun's contribution and sacrifice all the time, some things are not as serious as he thought, his status, military rank, and prestige are still in full swing, and he will go abroad for a year and a half this time, to relax, recuperate, and help the Führer's staff to consult on European naval affairs, and he will soon be able to return to Japan. Life is very long, there is no need to rush for a while, his brilliance is something that no one can hide. ”

"Yes, yes, Admiral Hori is the first military strategist in the country, with advanced ideas, forward-looking ideas, grand strategies, and a global mind, but most people can't keep up with his rhythm for the time being, so please take a break and wait for us." Shimomura smiled with a smile on his face, "Please also comfort Admiral Hori, his position in our hearts is unshakable and his contribution is indelible." ”

"Really?"

Everyone, including Yamamoto, replied, "Of course! ”

Cole said: "That's good, I hope he goes abroad happily, and I have a light on my face, and if I do these things, the Führer may give me a reward, and if I'm lucky, I can mix with the major general next year." ”

As soon as the embarrassing scene passed, the scene suddenly became lively, both sides could take what they needed, and finally everyone was satisfied, and the red-faced King Minoru of the Higashikure Palace led the crowd to raise their glasses and said: "Then, I wish the Special Envoy Cole a Merry Christmas, I wish you a speedy ascension, and I wish the friendship between Japan and Germany will last forever, cheers!" ”

"Cheers!"

In the sound of staggered glasses, the celebratory atmosphere reached a climax! Although Kohl said that the final figures would be submitted to Berlin for review, everyone thought that it was basically ironclad, and Kohl had never repented of what he had directly promised, and the Germans were not guilty of talking about tens of millions of marks.

Cole had a smile on his face, and his heart was even more happy: what the Führer said was true, it was enough to cooperate with Japan and catch Admiral Hori, and the investment in him was worth it!

When he went to work the next day, the smell of alcohol left over from the mountain itself was still very strong, and Inoue Narumi teased him: "What, the chief drank so much last night?" ”

"I finally had some good mood, and before I knew it, I drank too much." Yamamoto Fifty-six first stretched his long lazy waist, then touched his scalp embarrassedly, and said with great interest, "Yesterday an agreement was reached, the Germans will sponsor us with 300 million marks, plus the Kwantung Army itself will take out 300 million, a total of 600 million marks will be spent to buy armaments, which is almost equivalent to a 5% discount, and the Germans are bleeding a lot." ”

"Why are you so happy about the Kwantung Army?"

"Don't you know, Cole was probably drunk yesterday and arrogantly promised to pay Horikichi and the advisory team, oh, including Ozawa a total of 100 million marks in consulting fees. If it weren't for Ishihara's constant entanglement, and His Royal Highness the Chief of Staff being on the side, and finally being forcibly divided by the army with 30 million, the navy could have taken 100 million for nothing, but now there are 70 million, you are in charge of the ship administration headquarters, you can consider buying some additional armaments. ”

"The Germans drank too much, it's reasonable to give 200 million to the Kwantung Army, and 100 million to Horikichi?"

"It's not crazy, it's Hori Yiji himself who mentioned it first, the amount is Kolding, anyway, the total is 300 million, it's up to him to explain, how can a daughter buy a horse bone......" Yamamoto Fifty-six told the whole thing the ins and outs.

Inoue Narumi was stunned, and finally smacked her tongue: "Good guy, 100 million marks is enough to make a cloud dragon!" ”

"Yes, it means that the Germans sincerely invited Horiyoshi over, and my old friend has a good home, and I'm happy for him, right? Although most of the money can't reach him, he also sought benefits for the navy before leaving, so His Majesty always has to mean it when he is knighted, right? Tsukahara's villa is also logical. ”

"Is it okay to get out like this?"

"It won't get out, this is a secret operation, and the Kwantung Army is going to take advantage of the situation to blackmail the Russians, I even wonder, we have robbed the supply lines of the Russians, can we also ask the Germans for a sum of money?" Then Yamamoto Fifty-six seemed to think of something again, sighed, and his tone became sad, "Such an excellent commander, such an outstanding team of officers, the Germans directly offered 100 million, and the salary was calculated separately, but we desperately drove them out, I always have a feeling of being a loser, I don't know if the officers and soldiers of the Navy will point at my backbone and scold in the future?" ”

"You can worry less, and scold you not for you, at most for the one who lives in the hospital."

"That's right." Yamamoto Fifty-six smiled, "I don't want to be as good as I want, but I want to have a clear conscience." How about visiting old friends with me in the evening? I guess he should receive the edict today, and as usual, he will resign and I will be a lobbyist. ”

The living civilians were knighted for their great achievements, and they had to resign three times as usual, which is an official article, so Yamamoto Fifty-six has this to say.

Inoue Narumi said: "Then you have to rest well, prepare to drink it in the evening, but I heard that he has a bunch of European wine there, sent by the German Führer, sent by the French Führer, and sent by the Italian leader, which is endless......"

"Okay, sacrificing your life to accompany the gentleman should be regarded as a meal in advance."

The phone rang, and since Yamamoto Fifty-six and Inoue Narumi had been talking, the adjutant ran to pick it up, and after saying a few words, he trotted over: "Sir, your call is from Madame." ”

"Oh......" Yamamoto Fifty-six casually replied that he knew, and suddenly reacted, his eyes widened in surprise, "Reiko? How did she get the call here? Monkey business! ”

After all, he still strode over and picked up the phone, but his tone was very impatient: "I'm busy, if you have something to say, say something quickly." ”

Inoue Narumi frowned when he heard this, he knew that Yamamoto Isoroku and his wife had been in a cold relationship for the past few years, and the chief was obsessed with several geisha outside, the most famous one was Chiyoko Kawai, and the one who kept it the longest was Masako Tsurushima, and even when he carried out the Nanyang operation after the Battle of Pearl Harbor, he was still busy writing letters to these confidantes. However, Yamamoto's private affairs and official affairs are very clear, and his lover is also very secretive, neither daring to ask Yamamoto for money, nor daring to ask for all kinds of cheap and care, let alone borrowing his name to make trouble, even if Yamamoto should be a high-ranking position such as admiral, commander of the combined fleet, and minister of the navy, he does not dare to have any special ideas.

As a long-term follower, Inoue Narumi clearly knows that it is difficult to describe the chief just with lust, like Masako is in her 40s, and has been following Yamamoto Fifty-six since she was 12 years old (Yamamoto Fifty-six was 28 years old at that time and was not married), and now she is already old, and the chief still keeps in touch with them, and he thinks this kind of relationship is more of an emotional exchange.

Reiko Mihashi, who was on the phone, was a little flustered, but she said it clearly: "Do you have time tonight?" Mrs. Horiki Yoshikun sent a letter at noon today, saying that Hori-kun was going to Germany for an inspection soon, and she wanted to see you before leaving. In addition, this year is the 25th anniversary of our marriage, and he said that he did not have time to come back in Europe to celebrate, and he plans to make up for it now...... Then he said that it is not convenient for him to go out, can he take you to his place? ”