843 landed in the Americas VII Roosevelt's regret pills

"Summation?" Nagata Tetsuyama smiled coldly and interrupted Matsuoka Yoyou, "I'm afraid this matter is not that simple?" Now it is just that the United States has put forward a peace intention, and those conditions are all empty words, non-binding and ...... The Americans also deliberately followed the path of the Russian empress, the relationship between this woman and Chinese Marshal Luo Yaoguo is not ordinary, but I am afraid that now Wuhan Moshan has also known about this so-called secret peace talks? ”

Matsuoka Yoyo took a breath, "Your Excellency, I also know that the peace request put forward by the Americans is somewhat suspicious, but this is the only chance for the empire to reverse its decline, and even if this peace negotiation is a trap for the United States, as long as the army and navy can play a triumphant song on the battlefield again, I believe that the fake can become true."

Konoe Fumiro remained silent, just pressed his temples with a tired face, and even his voice seemed a little weak, "It's too difficult, it's too difficult, steel, coal, oil, ships, grain, cotton...... There is nothing left, the reserves will soon be exhausted, what will the empire do then? What to do? Did you really become a slave to China? The kingdom of God has never bowed its head to the empire on the continent for two thousand years, is this glory going to be buried in the hands of our generation......"

As soon as he heard this, Nagata Tieshan's whole person was excited, and a dry head that seemed to have exhausted his hard work was also buried deeply, "That's all about the way, the way to do it"

Fumiro Konoe also seemed to understand Nagata's helplessness, and he nodded tiredly

"Yes, I am the Prime Minister, and of course I know the predicament of the Empire if the Empire chooses to side with Britain and France...... Chinese there are so many planes, so many submarines...... I'm afraid that now that the Japanese archipelago has been blown up and trapped to death, and they are still working on the terrible bomb that is said to be able to destroy Tokyo with one piece, Japan is too close to this terrible country, it is really unfortunate, it is so unfortunate"

As soon as he moved, he slowly and heavily, "Nagata-kun, the peace conditions proposed by the United States should also meet the expectations of the Chinese side?" Don't they just want the United States to stay in the Americas honestly? And with Japan's national strength, what other results does China want? You can't expect Japan to annex the United States? Not to mention that Japan simply does not have the ability to do so, and even if Japan can do it, I am afraid that Chinese should worry that Japan is too powerful...... Therefore, Japan's acquisition of a decent peace from the United States should not affect Sino-Japanese relations, at most Japan will give up Nagata in Western Australia, do you think this will work? ”

As soon as he said this, Nagata Tieshan frowned, and his eyes were full of doubts when he looked at Konoe Wenji, and I am afraid that this kind of wishful thinking could not be made by Konoe Wenji? Most of the people in the palace were also fooled by the Americans' peace conditions, if that was the case, as a courtier, he could only reluctantly find a way to deal with the Americans

But before Nagata could speak, Navy Minister Eisuke Yamamoto, who had not spoken on the side, said lightly: "The Navy means that it might as well make contact with the United States first, but the attack on Panama cannot be relaxed, and only by defeating Panama can the Navy have a foothold in the Americas...... In this way, the empire will have enough bargaining chips to bargain with the United States, China, and Germany," he said with a cold smile, "Maybe the United States is proposing peace talks now to buy time to strengthen Panama's defenses?" ”

After listening to Eisuke Yamamoto's statement on behalf of the Navy, Fumiro Konoe also felt that there was some reason, and he asked War Minister Nagata: "What is the opinion of the Army?" ”

Nagata Tetsuyama and Okamura Ninji, who was the chief of staff of the Army, glanced at each other, and Nagata said, "The Army also agrees with Minister Yamamoto's suggestion, but the Chinese side should try to explain as much as possible and try to gain their understanding......

At this moment, the voice of Kenji Tomita, the head of the Cabinet, suddenly came from outside the door of the conference room

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Ambassador of the German Empire von Von Ferguson. Mr. Dixon asks to see you."

"What?" Konoe Fumiro was stunned when he heard this, is it probably not a coincidence that the German ambassador actually came to the Prime Minister's Office at this time? It seems that the Russian empress had informed Hitler of the proposal for peace by the United States

"Please, Feng. Ambassador Dixon waited in the meeting room," Fumiro Konoe stood up, bowed slightly to the Japanese high-ranking officials in the conference room, and said, "I'm sorry, today's meeting is here for the time being, and the matter of peace talks with the United States is here...... Matsuoka-kun personally went to Petersburg Chinese there, so I asked Nagata-kun to find a way to explain it, and try to take as many paths as possible......"

"In addition, the strategy for Panama must also be grasped"

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Washington, White House

President Roosevelt's wheelchair leaned against the window of the Oval Office, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on the exhausted American president, the great man who would serve four consecutive terms in history and brought the United States from the post-crisis Great Depression to world leadership, now felt powerless

He was a little caught off guard by the current state of the war, and although he was still so confident when the war broke out last November, the defeats of the past few months, especially the series of Japanese victories in Central America in the past two days, had dealt a serious blow to his prestige and, of course, his self-confidence...... Maybe you're really not good at handling international affairs, as the newspapers say?

A copy of the New York Times was spread out on the front page of the president's crippled legs, and it was written in black and bold letters: Roosevelt, what have you made America lose?

Under this heading, the author of the article discloses a series of "peace proposals" thrown by China and Germany to the United States to divide the world after the outbreak of Pearl Harbor on November 6 last yearAccording to the article, Roosevelt only had to nod his head at that time, and the Japanese fleet that attacked Pearl Harbor had to flee with its tail between its legs, if not immediately...... Such a peace is obviously in the best interests of the United States, but President Roosevelt did not know for what purpose, he actually rejected the good intentions of China and Germany, insisted on holding some Atlantic conference with Britain and France, and ignored the danger faced by the United States, and provided Britain and France with a large amount of weapons and equipment to support them in fighting against China and Germany, and as a result, the defense of the west coast of America was empty, and the United States was now facing the predicament

Looking at this newspaper that criticized him by name, President Roosevelt could only smile bitterly, if God is willing to sell regret medicine at this time, even if it is bankrupt, he will buy one to eat

At this time, someone pushed the door and walked in, and there was almost no footsteps on the carpeted floor, but it still surprised the president who was in remorse. Hull walked in with a sad look on his face, and it looked like there was some bad news coming again

Roosevelt hurriedly squeezed out a little smile and greeted him: "Cordell, how's it going?" Did the Japanese reply come? And how will China and Germany react? ”

Hull nodded lightly to Roosevelt, then found an armchair and sat down, looked at the president, who seemed to be a little anxious, and said with a wry smile: "Mr. President, the Japanese have agreed to have secret contact with us, but it seems that this secret cannot be hidden from China and Germany...... Do you think the Japanese will risk offending China and Germany to come to any agreement with us? And it's clear that this agreement won't be passed on Capitol Hill."

Roosevelt let out a long breath and said bitterly: "I know that Congress will certainly not agree to the peace agreements that cede Hawaii and the reparations, and I have never intended to put these peace agreements to the congressmen for a vote...... Kodel, do you know why I'm doing this? ”

Hull nodded slightly, "I understand, Mr. President, because the German Hitler is extending his claws to Latin America, that is the real trouble, even if the United States cannot lead the world, anyway, the American people have no ambitions in this regard, but Latin America has always been the backyard of the United States, which must not be lost, and what can really shake the dominance of the United States in Latin America is the alliance of Germany, Japan and China."

After saying this, Hull looked at Roosevelt quietly, and Roosevelt also looked at Hull with a rather helpless look, there was silence in the presidential office, and the two people looked at each other like this I don't know how long it was, Roosevelt suddenly let out a long sigh

"International affairs are like this, there is no principle at all, everything can only be based on interests, there are common interests, even former enemies can come together, let alone a country like China and the United States that do not have much hatred?"

"But Mr. President, it seems that China is now supporting Japan," Hull muttered in a low voice, "and what benefits should we use to get China to abandon Japan?" ”

Roosevelt smiled, "Letting China abandon Japan doesn't necessarily have to benefit China, we can do that by giving Japan benefits"

"You want to give Japan benefits" Hull was stunned and stunned, his eyes behind his glasses were motionless, and he looked at Roosevelt fixedly, "What do you think we can give Japan?" Will Congress agree there? ”

"Yes, if there is something that can be exchanged back for the Hawaiian Islands, the US Congress will definitely be interested" When he said this, a grim smile appeared on the corner of Roosevelt's mouth, "That is the 'regret medicine' that Luo Yaoguo gave me, there is that thing, even if Japan captures Panama, Luo Yaoguo will not hesitate to abandon Japan and stand with the United States"

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March 8, 1939, 12 noon, Panama Bay

"Boom, boom, boom......" Thunderous explosions echoed over the harbor outside Panama City, filling the once busy harbors, docks and beaches

The officers and men of the 1st Regiment and 2nd Regiment of the 1st Division of the 2nd Army of the US Army, who had come all the way from the US mainland to defend their national interests in Panama, now knew that it was such a terrible thing to be bombarded by warships on the coast, even if the other side did not have battleships, only 1 heavy cruiser, 2 light cruisers, and 8 destroyers, but only 8 203mm naval guns, 14 140mm naval guns, and 58 127mm naval guns

All the Americans huddled in hastily dug trenches, no one dared to show their heads, and the fortifications on the shore of Panama Bay were filled with incessant explosions and wails

However, there was no artillery fire to return fire, because in this morning's battle, the 18 P-37 and 12 P-38 fighters of the US Army Air Corps stationed in Panama City had already been wiped out in a par with 57 Type 96 fighters and 8 BF9T fighters...... In fact, even if these 155mm howitzers and 105mm howitzers belonging to the US 1st Division could fire, they would not have much effect on the Japanese warships with armor protection

"Lieutenant General, we can't deploy our troops on the beach and withdraw them all to Panama City, otherwise they will be killed by the Japanese naval guns."

At the headquarters of the U.S. Second Army in Panama City, former U.S. Army commander Walter Brown, who was demoted to major general and sent to Panama to perform meritorious service in Hawaii. Short, shouting loudly to Lieutenant General Fredendor, commander of the Second Army

In fact, he had already put forward this suggestion to Fredendor, although this Rear Admiral Short was a little insensitive, but after all, he had been with the US Pacific Fleet for more than a year, and knew that the army's firepower was scum in front of the navy, and there was no naval cover or coastal fortress defense system to protect it, and putting the army on the beach was purely looking for death

"No, if we let the Japanese go to the beach in Panama Bay, we won't be able to hold the Panama Canal," Fredendore shook his head heavily as he looked at the scene of the American positions on the beach in the distance being flooded by artillery fire, with red eyes

The two regiments of American troops sent by Fredendol to Costa Rica have already been defeated and fled back in embarrassmentThrough their descriptions, the lieutenant general has a relatively deep understanding of the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army...... These guys are all fierce samurai, morale is always the highest, and all of them are extremely rigorously trained, whether it is the ability to shoot, stab, or guide artillery bombardment, they are much better than the somewhat careless American troops under his command, and if these madmen are allowed to land on the beaches of Panama City, then the mission of the US 2nd Army in Panama will almost be over

"Lieutenant General, this damn canal can't be defended in the first place, the navy lost the naval battle, and our army can't hold the canal at all, this canal is 65 kilometers long, and there are still dozens of kilometers along the Pacific coast, and the Japanese army can break through anywhere."

Rear Admiral Short looked at the Japanese fleet on the sea, his fists could be clenched out of the water, and he was just about to say something more, when suddenly two landing ships and several transport ships suddenly appeared at the end of the sea level

"They're going to land, quickly order the troops to get into the front-line positions and prepare for battle"

"Walter Short, you go to Juan. President Barretia called and asked him to send the Panamanian army to assist us, these guys should have arrived a long time ago."

Fredendoll shouted loudly, Major General Short glanced at the front-line position shrouded in gunsmoke, stomped his foot, turned around and left the temporary headquarters, and went to hang up the phone at the President Ma Presidential Palace

……

"A secret message from the base camp of His Excellency the Commander, I have designated you to read it in person"

On the bridge of the Oshima landing ship, the adjutant of Lieutenant General Yamashita Fumi, commander of the Japanese 14th Army, strode in, presented a thin dossier with both hands, and Yamashita took it suspiciously and opened it to see that inside was a yellow copy of newspaper

"Mr. Barretia of Pana President Ma at the German Embassy, you must respect it, and ensure that his presidency is ......" Yamashita Fumifumi was probably quick to speak, and even whispered this "top secret" message

"Haha, then speaking of Panama, the country has already arrived" The commander of the 102nd Division on the side, Ishihara Waner, naturally heard Yamashita clearly, he smiled and said: "The governments of Costa Rica and Nicaragua have chosen to flee to the United States, but it has caused a lot of trouble for our people, and now this Panama President Ma is finally willing to cooperate with the Japanese Empire."

"I'm afraid it's because I'm cooperating with the German Empire" Yamashita closed the folder in his hand, threw it to his adjutant, and instructed: "Send electricity to the base camp, and say that the 14th Army will do what it is ordered"

Looking at the back of the departing adjutant, Yamashita Fengfumi's brows furrowed slightly, and said to Ishihara-kun beside him: "Ishihara-kun, it seems that Berlin is also very interested in the achievements of the empire in Central America."

Ishihara glanced at his boss Yamashita Fumi, smiled deeply, and said: "Commander, that's a good thing, Germany has a deep foundation in South America, and the fascist parties in Brazil, Argentina and other countries have very strong forces, if they can stand on the same side as the Japanese Empire, then the American strategy can get twice the result with half the effort."

"But Germany won't help in vain?" Yamashita looked at Panama City in the distance and sighed, "I wonder if this Germany will treat Japan as a cannon fodder that can be discarded at any time?" ”

Ishihara's expression was also gloomy, he didn't know what agreement had been reached with the German side at home, but he could also sense that Germany's power was about to enter the Americas, and Japan might really be used as a gun by Hitler

However, thinking that Germany's armed forces were still limited to the European continent, and that they had no influence in the Americas, and that there was not a single soldier, Ishihara suddenly felt a lot more relieved, and he turned his head to Yamashita and said: "Commander, whether the empire can be the master in the Americas or not, the key depends on the strength, with only 50,000 people now, it may be difficult to obtain a favorable position, so we should submit a request for additional troops as soon as possible."

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