Chapter 225: The Beginning of the Retaliatory Counterattack
The success of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the progress of the military campaign to annex the colonies of the South Sea powers made it seem that the Japanese military leaders were fantasizing about the moment when the Japanese bowl would become the hegemon of Asia.
However, for many Japanese citizens who yearn for peace, they still feel very uneasy about the sneak attack carried out by the military. Because these are very clear how great the war potential of the United States is, and a temporary victory will only bring disaster to the Japanese bowl.
The most important point is that the stalemate of the war has caused many civilians in the Japanese bowl to suffer. Although the emperor sometimes responded to the so-called tightening of his belt in support of the war, in reality the emperor continued to live a life of luxury.
In addition to the emperor, there were those chaebols and dignitaries who supported the war. For these people, they don't care too much about the life and death of civilians, but really care about the growth of their wealth and power.
With the start of the Pacific War by the Japanese army, in addition to the deployment of some guard units in the country, a large number of young people were forcibly conscripted. Even due to the shortage of soldiers, the Japanese bowl also forcibly recruited young men into the army in colonies such as Korea and the Ryukyus.
The consequence of this seems to have increased the strength and number of Japanese troops. But for many officers, they already sensed that the Japanese army was about to enter a period of weakness. These hastily assembled units have extremely limited combat effectiveness.
In contrast, the anti-Japanese forces such as the Zhongyan Army and the Eighth Route Army, which had been fighting hard against the Japanese army for many years, had already passed the most difficult period. Not to mention the rapid development of the troops, the actual combat capability of the troops has also been tempered in many failures.
Although the Japanese army launched the southern strategy, it began to block the southwestern supply channel of the Zhongyan army. But as the Japanese army joined the German and Italian camp, the United States, Britain, France and other countries also really realized that they needed China to contain the Japanese army in Asia.
In this case, although the Japanese army achieved a phased victory. However, as far as the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War in China is concerned, it seems that the Chinese side has benefited the most. Funds and a large amount of military aid were also successively transported into China to arm the Chinese anti-war troops.
As for the current occupation of the Nanyang colony by the Japanese army, it can only be said that this occupation is not complete. In addition to the resistance of the colonial army, the indigenous armed forces that defected to the colonial government were also fighting against the Japanese army.
With Zhao Tiehu's telegram, it was announced that the Xinghua Army would be formally established in Nanyang, with the main combat goal of attacking the Japanese army. Knowing that the United States, which is currently in Mindanao and has been fighting against the Japanese army, has also begun to give more support.
Even when MacArthur was preparing to leave for Australia, he ordered more weapons and ammunition to be sent to Mindanao, including heavy combat equipment such as submarines and airplanes of the US military.
In the eyes of the U.S. military, if Zhao Tiehu can ensure that Mindanao is not completely controlled by the Japanese army, they will have a forward base when they carry out counterattacks in the future. And what the US military has to do now is to form a powerful naval formation.
In fact, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor did cause heavy losses to the US military. But before the bombing, the US aircraft carrier was mysteriously transferred. A number of capital ships that were sunk by the bomb were quickly salvaged and repaired after the sneak attack.
A large number of army units led by the US army also began to prepare to enter Australia and fight a decisive battle with the Japanese army there. This also means that the U.S. military is in great need of a unit that can give the Japanese army a headache and contain the Japanese army in various parts of the South Seas.
The emergence of the Xinghua Army, as well as Zhao Tiehu's dealings with the U.S. military, have been well received by the U.S. military and even the U.S. governor. Such praise also made Washington give more favor and support to Zhao Tiehu.
In the words of many U.S. congressmen, Zhao Tiehu rescued many American expatriates in the Philippines. Such friendly people, they must befriend. This will help them in their future operations to regain the South Seas.
On the third day after the telegram was issued, the Japanese bowl naturally carried out a comprehensive blockade of this news. The massacre was such a thing, although it caused the Japanese government to suffer enemies everywhere. But the current Japanese bowl government seems to be no longer taboo about these.
After all, before the attack on Pearl Harbor, they were still openly engaged in so-called negotiations with US representatives. After the sneak attack was successful, he said that he could not accept the US proposal. Naturally, such despicable means will not win the favor of all countries.
Even on the side of the Axis powers, Hitler was extremely angry at the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese bowl, which eventually drew the United States into the camp of Britain and France. Originally, in Hitler's vision, he wanted the Japanese army to attack the Soviet Union from the north.
In this way, they could put the Soviet Union in a two-sided situation. As a result, the Japanese bowl completely ignored the so-called alliance, and considered more of its own interests, and brazenly launched an attack on the United States.
It's just that these international situations are not too concerned about Zhao Tiehu at this moment. At present, the U.S. military values them, and in the future, after the defeat of the Japanese army, maybe he and the U.S. military will also become enemies.
The experience of mercenaries in his previous life taught him that for politicians of these countries, what they value is always profit. Even many Japanese war criminals who were supposed to be sent to the gallows were eventually released by the US military.
Originally, China was the victorious country, but in the end it became a place where many countries competed. Therefore, in Zhao Tiehu's view, no one can be trusted, and the Chinese in Nanyang can only rely on themselves to gain freedom and respect.
While all forces were focusing on the Japanese-occupied areas in Nanyang, Zhao Tiehu activated the spy agents lurking on the main island of Ribo. In addition to these spies, a group of elite spies trained by Nosuke Toda also returned to China to hide.
When these people returned to the Japanese bowl, they specialized in co-opting civilians who were dissatisfied with the government. Although there is no action for the time being, for Zhao Tiehu, these people will also play a very important role in setting foot on Ribo Island in the future.
And the 'embarrassment' is the most important intelligence officer arranged by Zhao Tiehu there. The rest of the spies dispatched there must obey and cooperate with the orders and instructions of the 'embarrassment'. But the identity of 'embarrassment' is extremely secretive.
After three days of preparation, the spy personnel in charge of carrying out the sabotage mission looked at the Japanese Army Headquarters, which was still busy as usual. A cleaner from the headquarters activated all the time bombs that had been brought in for three days.
Seeing that the time bomb was activated, the cleaner also pushed the garbage out of the heavily guarded headquarters in a timely manner. But no one knew that the cleaner was a wolf-nosed spy lurking in the headquarters.
His identity is naturally also an innocent daybowl person. And he has been coming to work at the headquarters for some time. For this cleaner, most of the sentries in the headquarters are familiar with many headquarters staff.
After leaving the headquarters, the cleaner went to a nearby alley, looked at a middle-aged man wearing a hat and whispered, "The mission is complete, where am I going next?" ”
"Let's go to the countryside for a while! For your credit this time, the above will also give rewards according to the situation. If you want to go back to the base camp, I can apply for you. But I still hope you can stay here. ”
"Thank you, captain, I'm still staying in the country! Just, can I take a look at the scene of the explosion before leaving? ”
"Yes, but be careful! It's your new ID that will allow you to leave, you know? ”
"Yes, thank you, Captain!"
While the two were chatting, their eyes were looking at their watches from time to time, and half an hour after the cleaner left the headquarters, an explosion shook the whole of Tokyo.
Watching the explosions sound one after another, the heavily guarded Army Headquarters building began to collapse continuously. The Japanese soldiers on duty outside the building also looked a little stunned and panicked, and hurriedly ran outside the building.
As for the people who are enveloped in the building, it is almost impossible to think about it that very few will survive. Such a large explosion caused the troops and police stationed nearby to quickly rush to reinforcements and rescue.
On the other hand, the cleaner who watched this scene said very happily: "If it were at night, this scene would be more beautiful!" ”
"How can you blow up the people who are working inside when you blast it at night? I hope this harvest can satisfy the wolf's head! If the wolf head is satisfied, I believe that the next time you are enabled, you will also be awarded a higher position! ”
"Thank you, Captain, for cultivating!"
"Alright, let's go! The car is ready for you, leave as soon as possible and don't linger any longer! ”
After seeing the cleaner leave, the intelligence officer in charge of answering also blended into the panicked crowd. Looking at the fire trucks and military police that were hurrying in, he didn't have much interest in paying attention.
The entire building has collapsed, and I believe that even if there are survivors inside, there are not many people to fear. It's just that for today's Tokyoites, this is just the beginning, and the real drama has just begun!
The military police and fire brigade who came to the rescue learned that the Minister of War was still buried under the rubble, and many military and police officers began to organize manpower to rescue the ruins that could collapse twice at any time.
Also shocked by the explosion was the Imperial Palace, located not far from the War Department command building. Knowing that the Army Building had been attacked, and that many dignitaries of the War Department might be buried in it, the Japanese Cabinet was undoubtedly greatly shaken.
In addition to immediately ordering an investigation, some cabinet officials also planned to go to the Imperial Palace to report the situation to the emperor. But these cabinet officials did not know that the road to the palace was also full of extreme danger at this moment.
After all, for Zhao Tiehu, since he wanted to teach the people of Ribo a heavy lesson, they must deeply understand the consequences of being affected by the war. And these are just the beginning of the retaliatory counterattack of the Xinghua Army.
At least Zhao Tiehu believes that after this incident, I am afraid that all countries will also weigh the consequences of angering the Xinghua Army. Although this kind of attack is similar to a terrorist attack, Zhao Tiehu does not want to use it easily.
But he knew that if he wanted to teach the little devils enough lessons, and let them know the possible consequences of slaughtering civilians, it was necessary for the little devils to deeply understand how serious the consequences of provoking the Xinghua Army were! 18110