In the chaotic Imperial Palace, Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, who was also the chief of staff of the Japanese army, reported directly to the cabinet members and Emperor Hirohito in the main hall on the current predicament facing the Japanese government...

"Your Majesty, the latest battle report just sent by the Korean Governor's Office shows. In less than two days, the total number of troops lost by our Korean garrison has exceeded 100,000, and more than one-third of the territory of the DPRK has been lost. If it weren't for the fact that the Northeast Chinese Field Army was attacking too fast, resulting in too much logistical pressure on them, China's unstoppable offensive forces might not have stopped advancing. ”

"In response to the increasingly bad situation in Korea, the minister has telegraphed the Korean garrison to stop the offensive of the Chinese army at all costs. At the same time, I ordered the 100,000 recruits who had just been recruited by the military headquarters to rush to the Korean battlefield as soon as possible to save the defeat of our Korean garrison army, so as to keep the last resource of our Great Japanese Empire...."

After listening to Hideki Tojo's answer, all the cabinet members, including Emperor Hirohito, couldn't help but show a thick bitter look on their faces. A few years ago, the Chinese government, which was still at its own kneading, has the ability to step on its own head at this moment, and it has done it...

However, as members of the cabinet, they also know very well that judging from Japan's current situation, the Korean battlefield must not be defeated, and the Korean land, which is constantly replenishing Japan with various resources, must not be lost.

Otherwise, the coal and iron ore that the empire's factories were in dire need of would be depleted. At that time, not only will Japan's entire industrial system be cut off from food. Even the millions of Imperial troops in the Pacific Theater will lose their combat supplies as a result, and eventually end up in a defeat with all ammunition and food.

Thinking of the pros and cons, a face of Emperor Hirohito. In an instant, he was shrouded in a trace of majesty, and said to Tojo Hideki: "Tojo-kun, you are doing very correctly, for the sake of the empire's military fortune for a long time, no matter what, we can't lose Korea...."

However, what Emperor Hirohito didn't expect was that his appreciation did not make Hideki Tojo in front of him react in any way. The eyes of all the cabinets. When it came to him again, Hideki Tojo, who had been silent for a full minute, let out a long sigh and spoke again.

"Your Majesty. The old minister has one more important thing to tell you...."

"Nani....In addition to the military situation in North Korea, what else is the big deal....Could it be that something happened in the Pacific Theater, let's talk quickly, what is it..."Seeing Hideki Tojo's not very normal face. Emperor Hirohito's face tightened, as if he realized something, and quickly asked.

"No, Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. It's not the Pacific theater, it's the rebels at home...."Facing an anxious Emperor Hirohito. Hideki Tojo hurriedly corrected.

"Domestic rebels, how can it be... As far as I know. More than half a month ago, these rebels have been wiped out one after another under the encirclement and suppression of government troops in various parts of our country....Half a month has passed, these rebels should have disappeared, what else can happen? Emperor Hirohito said with a puzzled expression.

"Please forgive your majesty... The old minister is guilty...."

"Tojo-kun, I'm not guilty, just say what happened?" Emperor Hirohito seemed to realize something, and he held back the anger in his heart and asked directly.

"Half a month ago, the rebels operating in China had indeed disappeared. However, Lao Chen did not know what reason these traitors had revived overnight and swept all over the country. In less than half a month, the total number of rebels active in various places reached 10,000. ”

"Just two days ago, in a new round of encirclement and suppression organized by the General Staff Headquarters, a total of 50,000 government troops once again failed, and they also paid a full 20,000 government losses. As for those rebels, not only did they not pay any losses in this encirclement and suppression, but because of the capture of a large number of government officers and soldiers, the total number of troops directly rose to 25,000..."

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"Twenty-five thousand rebels, Baga, what are the government troops doing? 50,000 regular troops, even 10,000 rebels can't be taken, and they have suffered heavy losses....Tojo-kun, this is simply a shame for my imperial army. Those officers who fail to perform their duties must be handed over to the Judge Advocate General's Office for severe punishment. The reputation of our imperial army is ruined at the hands of these people..."Emperor Hirohito, clenched his fists in anger. It's rare to get angry in the main hall.,Facing Hideki Tojo in front of him.,Command with a murderous face.。

"Ha Yi, Your Majesty is wise. The humble post has been strictly ordered, and the relevant officers will be sent to the Judge Advocate General for punishment, please calm your Majesty's anger...."Hideki Tojo said at the right time, wanting to appease Emperor Hirohito's anger....

"Anger is anger all day long. When there is a strong enemy outside and internal strife, how can I calm my anger and rest assured....Hideki Tojo, I am the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Empire of Japan, what are you going to do about the current predicament of the Empire? Hearing this answer, which he was almost tired of hearing, Emperor Hirohito asked directly with an angry face, waiting for the old man Tojo Hideki's answer.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that we must solve the external enemy and the internal strife at the same time..."Hideki Tojo replied with a gloomy face.

"Solve it at the same time, that's a good point, but do we have so many troops?" Emperor Hirohito, who also had a certain understanding of the domestic situation, asked directly with a sneer.

"Your Majesty is wise, we really don't have so many troops. Therefore, the old minister has already made an arbitrary claim and issued an order to the military department to continue the conscription. While continuously sending troops and equipment to the Pacific theater, it will provide strong reinforcements to the Korean garrison as much as possible to repel the offensive of the Chinese army. ”

As for the rebels operating in the country, Lao Chen thought that with their development and growth, the government army, which had low combat effectiveness, was no longer his opponent. Therefore, the minister planned to draw two divisions from the only remaining field troops in the country and eliminate them in one fell swoop. So that the Japanese Empire can better concentrate its limited national strength in the next time and tide over the current difficulties...."In response to Emperor Hirohito's sneer, Hideki Tojo directly said his thoughts....

"The field troops of the two divisions and regiments.......However, did you think that there are only a dozen or so field divisions left in the country, all of which are stationed on the coastal defense line to guard against possible sneak attacks by the enemy. Once two divisions are hastily transferred, there will be many holes in our impregnable coastal defense line...."Emperor Hirohito's frowning brow did not relax at all, and he continued to ask rhetorically.

"Your Majesty is wise, but I think that with the current naval strength of the Chinese army, it does not have the ability to cross the East China Sea and directly attack the mainland of our Great Japanese Empire. As for the Allied armies that are enemies of the Great Japanese Empire, like our Great Japanese Empire, they have been completely trapped in the Pacific Theater, and they have no time or ability to mobilize troops to attack our Great Japanese Empire itself...."Hideki Tojo directly said the excuse that he had already thought of and continued to speak.

"More importantly, the rebels said that they showed great fighting power in front of government troops. However, once it is allowed to face our elite field troops, there is only one way to perish. Therefore, Lao Chen can be sure that the two elite field divisions of the empire will only take half a month at most to completely annihilate these traitors..."

"Therefore, the two field divisions and regiments that we have drawn from the coastal defense line only need to leave their respective defense areas for half a month before they can return to their own defense lines... I also believe that within half a month, the Chinese army and the Allied forces will not have a chance to launch an attack on our Japanese mainland...."

"Yo Xi, Tojo-kun is right, I also believe in the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Elite Field Division. Half a month, enough to deal with more than 20,000 rebels... Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any different thoughts about Tojo-kun's proposal?" Emperor Hirohito finally asked with a rare smile on his face, and spoke to the other cabinets in the main hall.

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Since Hideki Tojo concurrently served as chief of the general staff of the Japanese army in the capacity of prime minister, almost all the military and political power of the entire Japanese government has fallen into his hands. In the face of the proposal of such a powerful figure, even if they have different ideas, these cabinet members will only hold them in their hearts ....

As soon as Emperor Hirohito's words fell, the echoes and approvals of several other cabinet ministers rang out in the main hall.

"Very well...."Emperor Hirohito nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately, he once again set his eyes on the fuselage of Tojo Hide, the only one he relied on, and continued to ask: "In this case, Tojo-kun, this matter has been decided....In addition, there are so many field divisions stationed in the country, I don't know which two field divisions you plan to send to participate in the war..."

"Your Majesty, because Tokyo is home to the most elite Guards Division of our Imperial Japanese Empire. In terms of security, there are absolutely no problems. Therefore, the old minister plans to transfer the two field divisions stationed south of Tokyo and set off for the battlefield at once..."Hideki Tojo replied.

"One Guards Division can indeed keep the whole of Tokyo safe. Tojo-kun, let's do it, I support you...."Emperor Hirohito nodded appreciatively and ordered directly.

"Ha Yi, thank you for your support, the old minister promises to live up to your high expectations and save the Great Japanese Empire from danger...."Hideki Tojo was moved by Emperor Hirohito's trust, and once again confidently reassured.

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