After Zhang Tongyu left, Okamura Ningji fell into deep thought: What did the Black God Army want to achieve by contacting him?

Half an hour later, Chief of Staff Yukio Kasawara, Deputy Chief of Staff Junhisa Ikeda, and Yoshitomi Tamura arrived.

The commander, chief of staff, and two deputy chiefs of staff were the core leadership of the entire Kwantung Army.

After the three of them sat down, Okamura Ninji was not obscure, and he said bluntly: "The Black God Army is going to send someone to see me through Zhang Tongyu, what do you think?" ”

When Yukio Kasahara, Junhisa Ikeda and Yoshitomi Tamura heard this, all three of them were stunned.

The Black God Army is not Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang, and they are different from the ice charcoal, and in the current situation, the Black God Army and them have no possibility of compromise at all.

After a while, Chief of Staff Yukio Kasawara said, "Your Excellency, is the Black God Army going to do something to us?" ”

As soon as Yukio Kasahara said this, including Okamura Ninji, the people in the house felt very uncomfortable.

No one could have imagined that the situation would change so quickly.

Only a few years ago, the Chinese were not taken seriously by them at all, but after the Sino War, they almost lost the possibility of attacking the Chinese mainland.

Only a year ago, the whole empire was jubilant, and victory came too easily, but in the blink of an eye, a year has passed, and it has already been offensive and defensive.

Offensive and defensive differences, both tactical and strategic.

The tactical offensive and defensive differences involve local battles, while the strategic offensive and defensive differences are related to the victory or defeat of the entire war.

Tactical offensive and defensive differences often do not determine the success or failure of the entire war, but strategic offensive and defensive differences can almost determine the victory or defeat of a war.

Now, they are faced with a strategic offensive and defensive situation.

At present, in the whole book, those who can understand the significance of this offensive and defensive change are the most deeply felt, because they are facing the unspeakable huge pressure of the people of China all the time.

And, despite the deterioration of the war situation in Southeast Asia, this pressure is increasing day by day.

Although no one will say it, they know in their hearts that they have lost their original battle, and no matter how many battles they will win, they will not be able to change their overall strategic disadvantage, and they no longer have the slightest possibility of turning defeat into victory.

This is determined by the overall national strength, and now, they are just holding on to the last death.

Just now, Yukio Kasawara's question was not what he meant on the surface, what he really meant was whether the Black God Army had come to persuade them to surrender.

It's too embarrassing to say this, so Yukio Kasawara changed to a very tactful tone.

The three of them all understood what Yukio Kasawara meant, and after thinking for a moment, Okamura Ninji shook his head and said, "The Black God Army won't be so stupid. ”

The four of them discussed for a long time, but they didn't make an eyebrow, and finally, Okamura Ninji said: "The people from the Black God Army are here the day after tomorrow, let's meet together." ”

――――The messenger of the Black God Army is Tang Xu.

On January 17, 1944, Tang Xu secretly went to Changchun and entered the headquarters of the Kwantung Army.

Among all the high-ranking officers of the army, Okamura Ninji may not be the worst, but he is definitely the most cunning, and the wolf in sheep's clothing is the most appropriate description of Okamura Ninji.

The hatred for the Black God Army, Okamura Ninji and Kasawara Yukio, Ikeda Junhisa, and Tamura Yoshitomi are the same, but when they see Tang Xu, the faces of the other three are all wooden, but only Okamura Ninji is polite and enthusiastic, like an old friend.

After taking his seat, Okamura Ninji stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Tang, please drink tea." ”

After discussing the tea ceremony with Tang Xu for a while, Okamura Ningji naturally asked, "Mr. Tang is here for the second time, I don't know what Mr. Han has to teach us?" ”

Although it was clear that this old devil was extremely ruthless, Tang Xu also had to be convinced, Okamura Ningji, this old devil was indeed powerful.

At the level of Okamura Ninji, the concept of acting is very different from that of ordinary people.

Looking at Okamura Ningji, Tang Xu said: "Mr. Okamura is a wise man, I don't know how Mr. Okamura thinks about the future of Yumoto?" ”

This is really a strange peak, Tang Xu didn't say a word about the current situation, but jumped to the future in one step.

Okamura Ninji was stunned for a moment and asked, "Mr. Tang, what does this mean?" I do not quite understand. ”

Smiling, Tang Xu said, "It seems that Mr. Gangcun has not yet realized the danger of Yuben. After a pause, he added, "Or maybe I didn't realize the real danger." ”

Okamura Ninji's brow furrowed slightly.

At this time, Kasawara Yukio asked coldly, "Mr. Tang, what is the danger of our empire?" ”

Glancing at Yukio Kasahara, Tang Xu said, "I said that I would have become a dog." ”

"Yaga!" Yukio Kasahara, Junhisa Ikeda, and Yoshitomi Tamura all stood up and raised their eyebrows angrily.

Tang Xu's expression did not change in the slightest, and he didn't look at the three of Kasahara at all, he just looked at Okamura Ningji calmly.

Okamura Ninji didn't stop the three of Kasahara Yukio, he looked at Tang Xu and asked, "Mr. Tang, are you violating the way of being a guest?" ”

Tang Xu said: "Mr. Gangcun, I don't mean to insult, I just tell the truth, and moreover, I also have the meaning of impressing you." ”

The three of them waved their hands slightly, and after they sat down, Okamura Ningji stared at Tang Xu and asked lightly, "Then Mr. Tang will tell me how we are called 'dogs'?" ”

Tang Xu said: "Mr. Gangcun, the United States and Britain will not allow a strong country in the East, they may have the conditions to tolerate it, but there will never be any possibility, they can tolerate China becoming strong." ”

It is not difficult to understand that in terms of national potential, Ben and China are not at all an order of magnitude. No matter how powerful he is, he can only take advantage of the fact that the great powers are fighting each other and have no time to take care of the East, and once the great powers slow down, he will be quickly defeated.

But if China rises, it will be completely different, and if China has an industrial base similar to that of the great powers, then in the East, the Western powers will have to retreat.

Okamura Ninji didn't move.

Tang Xu continued: "It is no longer possible to suppress China by force, so in the future, the United States will definitely support and suppress China. However, the United States will never rest assured, so if it wants to support the capital, the best, safest, and most reassuring model for the Americans is to firmly control the capital. ”

Aside from everything else, once the overseas colonies were lost, the lifeline of the book was completely separated from the land and completely maintained at sea.

Interests determine everything, and this is where the fundamental contradiction between the United States and China cannot be reconciled.

Okamura Ninji was finally moved.

Okamura Ninji has enough intelligence to understand the implications of the United States' firm grip on the throne.

From beginning to end, Tang Xu did not mention the question of whether Yue Ben would be defeated, he ignored this issue and talked directly on the basis of Yue Ben's defeat.

At this time, Junhisa Ikeda finally couldn't help it, and he asked coldly, "Mr. Tang, are we bound to lose?" ”

Tang Xu didn't seem to hear Junhisa Ikeda's words, and his gaze was always on Okamura Ninji's face.

As soon as Junhisa Ikeda spoke, Okamura Ninji swept over with a cold gaze.

There is no point in arguing about this issue now except to make the Chinese laugh.

Stopping Junhisa Ikeda with his gaze, Okamura Ninji said lightly, "Mr. Tang, tell me what you really mean." ”

Tang Xu said: "Withdraw from the northeast and strengthen the defense of the homeland, as well as the forces of Southeast Asia." ”

Yukio Kasawara sneered and said, "The Black God Army has a good plan!" ”

Tang Xu remained silent and continued: "If the power of the country and Southeast Asia is strengthened, first, the United States will have to pay a greater price if it wants to win; Second, victory will take more time, and once the Soviet Union defeats Germany and withdraws from Europe, it will inevitably intervene in the Far East, which the United States absolutely does not want to see. In this way, you will be able to negotiate with the United States and negotiate a relatively relaxed armistice. ”

After thinking for a moment, Okamura Ninji said: "If we do not withdraw our troops from Manchuria, it will not be easy for the United States to defeat us in Southeast Asia. Mr. Tang, in this way, don't we have more bargaining chips in our hands? ”

Smiling, Tang Xu said: "Mr. Gangcun, if you don't withdraw your troops from the northeast, then we will have more and more troops joining the battlefield in Southeast Asia; As for the northeast, we will also attack at the same time, and in a year at most, we can wipe you all out. ”

"Don't be ashamed!" Tang Xu's words really made the devils in the house angry.

Okamura Ninji was still calm, and he said, "Mr. Tang is very confident, but we are also confident. ”

Tang Xu said, "Mr. Gangmura, as long as we attack, then almost all the Chinese who do things for you will turn back." ”

Nodding, Okamura Ninji said: "Mr. Tang, I don't doubt this, this will indeed cause some impact, but this will not change the fundamental balance of power. After a pause, he said: "What's more, even if we are defeated in Manchuria and Southeast Asia, it is impossible for the United States to occupy Japan, and in the end, the Americans still have to negotiate with us." ”

Tang Xu said: "As long as it wins in Southeast Asia, then the United States will not care too much about the Soviet Union, and then the United States can blockade and bomb the Soviet Union." Mr. Okamura, how long do you think you could have held out in this situation? ”

Speaking of this, after a pause, Tang Xu said again: "As for whether we can eliminate you within a year, this question is up to you to measure, but the problem is that once you make a choice, you have to bear the consequences." Whether to withdraw troops in the northeast or not, the result is definitely different. ”

After being silent for a long time, Okamura Ninji said: "Mr. Tang, let's assume that we agree to withdraw troops from the northeast, can we negotiate now?" ”

Nodding, Tang Xu said, "Mr. Gangcun, I can handle it with full authority." ”

"That's good." Okamura Ninji said, "Mr. Tang, can we negotiate on the basis of assumptions?" ”

Nodding again, Tang Xu said, "Mr. Gangcun can do so as long as he is interested." ”

Okamura Ninji asked, "What are Mr. Tang's conditions?" ”

Tang Xu said: "Mr. Gangcun, the factory equipment in the Northeast is not allowed to transport a single part, let alone destroy. In this way, we will guarantee a smooth withdrawal of your men from the Northeast. ”

Looking at Tang Xu, Okamura Ninji asked, "Mr. Tang, what if we don't agree?" ”

Tang Xu said: "Then we will give you a ride." ”

Smiling, Okamura Ningji said again: "Mr. Tang, I don't know what other conditions there are?" ”

Shaking his head, Tang Xu said: "Mr. Gangcun, no, this is the only condition." ”

Tang Xu didn't even mention Taiwan and North Korea, Okamura Ningji's brows furrowed slightly, which surprised him, this was too inconsistent with the consistent style of the Black God Army.

There is only one reason why the Black God Army is doing this, and that is that for the Black God Army, neither Taiwan nor North Korea will be a problem in the future.

After a while, Okamura Ninji asked, "Is Mr. Tang going to stay in Changchun for a few days?" ”

Tang Xu said: "I will stay in Changchun for half a month." ”

Nodding, Okamura Ningji said, "Within half a month, I will give Mr. Tang an exact answer." ”

Tang Xu took the bag beside him, took out a plate of film reel, put it on the table in front of him, and said, "Mr. Gangcun, if you look at this, it may be helpful for you to make the right decision." ”

---Seeing Tang Xu away, the four devils were relatively speechless.

After a while, Okamura Ninji said, "Let's see what's in the film." ”

After a period of busyness, the staff all withdrew, leaving only the staff officer who was playing the film in the room.

The content of the film is not much, only five minutes, but after five minutes, including the staff officer, all the devils in the room are pale.

The content of the film is a footage of vehicle-mounted rocket artillery firing.

At a glance, there are three or four hundred vehicle-borne rocket launchers, and the scene is really shocking!

"This ...... What kind of cannon is it? "Yukio Kasahara, Junhisa Ikeda, Yoshitomi Tamura and that staff officer were stupid.

After a while, Okamura Ninji said, "That's rocket artillery." After a pause, he added, "We've already made a sample." ”

-- General Staff Headquarters.

Chief of Staff Ishihara Wanji, Land Minister Hideki Tojo, Sea Minister Shigetaro Shimada, and Military Command Minister Nagano Shusei were all present at the top of the army and navy.

The meeting was convened at the request of the commander of the Kwantung Army, Okamura Ninji, and the chief of staff, Yukio Kasahara.

After the meeting with Tang Xu, the next day, Okamura Ninji flew to Tokyo with Yukio Kasawara.

After listening to Okamura Ninji's report, especially after watching that film film, there was no one to speak for six or seven minutes.

Subsequently, there was a heated argument in the staff headquarters.

Represented by Chief of Staff Ishihara Wanji, Umi Shimada Shigetaro, and Military Commander Nagano Shureni, they believed that the proposal of the Black God Army was worth considering, while some people, represented by Hideki Tojo, were resolutely opposed.

There was no result, and soon, the top political circles were also involved, and the debate became more and more intense.

This is a fundamental argument, and there must be a result, so the argument is submitted to the top.

――――In the Imperial Palace, Emperor Hirohito sat in the first place, surrounded by the sages, like the stars holding the moon.

Emperor Hirohito was not very old, only in his early forties, with a fair face and a gentle appearance.

Demons come out of troubled times, and Emperor Hirohito is.

Emperor Hirohito always comes across as suave, but in fact, there is an extremely paranoid side to his surname, and he has an extremely strong urge to be a bitch and set up a torii.

Everyone knew he was a bitch, and Emperor Hirohito himself knew it, but no, it just wasn't.

Emperor Hirohito is a marine biologist and the world's largest angel of peace, always so compassionate, and his compassion all day long makes people shudder.

The debate is still raging.

"Broken jade! I'd rather break jade! ”

Paralyzing! Looking at Hideki Tojo with a mouth full of foam, the more Emperor Hirohito looked at it, the more greasy his heart became: paralyzed, if you want jade to be broken, no one will stop you, but if you break it, at least you can't break Lao Tzu too.

Emperor Hirohito wants to cry, Amaterasu is too not a thing, it's only been a year, why is it so much changed?

A year ago, the emperor was powerful, but in a blink of an eye, the end is approaching.

Emperor Hirohito knew the way to be an emperor and would never speak if he could not speak.

“……………… The absolute defensive circle we have built is enough to guarantee the invincibility of the Empire! ”

The spit stars sprayed three feet away, and Hideki Tojo said that his so-called absolute defense circle refers to the important areas that need to be absolutely held in the direction of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It includes the Kuril Islands, Ogasawara Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Mariana Islands, the Caroline Islands, and western New Guinea, the Sunda Islands, and Myanmar.

The expressions on everyone's faces are wooden.

In their opinion, Hideki Tojo is talking in a dream, but the problem is that under the indoctrination of their aspirations, in this book, especially in the army, it is not those who understand it who represent the absolute mainstream, but it is precisely the fool of Hideki Tojo.

There are too many fools like Hideki Tojo, and it's easy to get a big Tojo fool, but there are so many little fools in Tojo, no one can do it.

If anyone dares to move, waiting for the head to move is definitely the only result.

That's why, although many people see the crisis, no one can do it, including Emperor Hirohito, a disgusting hypocrite.

In the palace, except for a few people such as Tojo Dafu, everyone's mood is complicated, and the most complicated is Okamura Ningji.

This is a ploy by the Black God Army, and it is extremely vicious.

When he was still at the headquarters of the Kwantung Army in Changchun, Okamura Ninji figured this out.

There are three possible outcomes to this scheme.

First, they accepted the proposal of the Black God Army and successfully withdrew from the Northeast.

Second, they accepted the Black God Army's proposal, but were met with fierce resistance, and even another military coup d'état.

Third, they rejected the Black God's offer, but this would increase the dissatisfaction of many pragmatists with fanatics, which also planted the seeds of unrest, or at least exacerbated their internal divisions.

No matter how it changes, it will be beneficial and harmless to the Black God Army, which is really worth 100,000 heroes with a mouth.

Okamura Ninji didn't think about suppressing it and not reporting it, because it was useless, he couldn't suppress it, and if he didn't pass him, the Black God Army also had a way to do it.

What's more, Okamura Ninji agreed to accept the proposal of the Black God Army, believing that this was the last chance for Samoto to be saved from annihilation.

However, although Okamura Ninji agreed, he would never say anything in agreement, he was very aware of the danger, if he supported the proposal of the Black God Army, then he could be assassinated at any time, and the person who assassinated him could be someone close to him.

Therefore, he came to Tokyo just to report the proposal of the Black God Army, and there was nothing else to say.

The argument is still fruitless, but in reality, this is the result.

(To be continued)