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At the end of May 4621, Emperor Wu Haoxuan convened a meeting of the Imperial Emperor Wu Haoxuan's newly completed Supreme Command. The High Command was newly established in the Reich and was a wartime institution. The Emperor was appointed Supreme Commander-in-Chief, and the General Staff, the Navy, and the Army were assigned to handle day-to-day affairs. Wu Haoxuan convened this imperial meeting, and the people present included everyone in the top echelons of the imperial military and government.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it has only been three months since we started our war against Japan. Have all the preparations been made? Wu Haoxuan asked. He attached great importance to this war against Japan, which was related to the future development of the empire. He hoped that the empire would be able to destroy Japan in one fell swoop in this war and solve this scourge once and for all.

"Your Majesty, so far, the preparations of the Imperial Army, Navy and Air Force have been completed. In this war against Japan, the army will dispatch four to five army groups, and in addition, the vassal states of the empire will also devote more than 300,000 troops to maintain law and order and protect logistics supply lines. The Navy will dispatch all the main warships of the Pacific Fleet. On the Air Force, six fighter groups, three bomber groups, and three ground attack aircraft groups will be dispatched to support the Imperial Army's offensive. General Jiang Baili, deputy chief of the general staff and chief of operations of the empire, said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, with the strength of the Imperial Army, three or four group armies were enough to deal with the main force of the Japanese Army. Of course, if you meet those crazy Japanese, you will have to kill a river of blood. As for the Navy, the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy. There are a total of 13 capital ships. At present, the Japanese Navy still has only four Kii-class battleships and one battlecruiser Hiei. The fleet of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy was able to occupy an absolute advantage in naval battles. According to the exact information received by the Empire, the Japanese Navy's 'Yamato-class' battleships will not be able to complete outfitting until the end of this year. And the four 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers will not begin outfitting until the beginning of next year. So. The Imperial Navy had enough time to defeat the Japanese Navy.

"What about the specific plan?" Wu Haoxuan asked.

"Your Majesty, this war against Japan is mainly divided into three stages. The first stage was to be carried out by the Navy as the main force. The Empire would take the initiative to provoke the incident and then use it to declare war on Japan. The Imperial Navy wanted to eliminate the main force of the Japanese Navy in one fell swoop and gain control of Japan's coastal waters. At the same time, to complete the naval blockade of Japan, as well as to cover the landing of the Imperial Army and ensure the security of sea transport lines. In the second phase, the Imperial Army will land on the island of Kyushu and first clear the island of Japanese troops. Then they launched an attack on Honshu Island and Shikoku Island until they completely defeated Japan and occupied all of Japan. At this stage of the operation, the army will be the main force. Space will provide support to the Army. In addition, the armies of the vassal states will also land in Japan at this time to take on the task of maintaining law and order in the rear and protecting the logistics supply lines. The third stage was to stabilize the empire's rule in Japan. Take complete control of the country. Admiral Jiang Baili introduced.

"General Chen, look for the results of the war against Japan. I'm afraid you're the only one responsible. In this regard, there will be no problem, right? Wu Haoxuan asked. Now, he is still famous for his teacher. In particular, when Britain, France, the United States, and other countries are eyeing the empire, if there is no reasonable reason, the empire wants to go to war against Japan, which will inevitably lead to strong opposition from Britain, France, and the United States. Of course. Even if the empire had a reason, they would oppose it. However, it's better to have a reason than no reason at all.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the Military Intelligence Agency will find a suitable excuse." Admiral Chen Xudong assured.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, for the ability of the Military Intelligence Agency. He was very relieved. Besides, it's a trivial task. It's easy to solve.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Japan has always been the Empire's greatest enemy. When the empire first rose, it also stepped on the Japanese and climbed up. The East Asia-Pacific region is too small to accommodate two big countries. Between us and the Japanese, one country will fall, and the other country will be able to fully absorb the nutrients of this country, develop and become the world's top power. At least from the current situation, we are already far ahead of the Japanese in development. In the competition between the two countries, we have gained an advantage. However, we cannot afford to take Japan lightly until the last moment, without completely destroying it. Although Japan's strength is weak, it has the support of Britain, France, and the United States. The empire could be overturned by the Japanese at any time. Therefore, the empire will destroy Japan, and the conspiracy of the ill-intentioned foreign devils to use Japan to contain the empire will be completely frustrated. The empire will have no worries about competing for world hegemony with Britain, France, the United States and other countries. Therefore, this time, we must completely destroy Japan and give them no more chance. In this battle, we can only win, not lose. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.

"Your Majesty, we are ready to be foolproof. No one will be able to stop the destruction of Japan. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du said. Although, fighting a war of annihilation with Japan will consume a lot of money and a lot of military spending. However, the future of the empire is at stake, and no matter how much pressure it is, the empire has no other way but to grit its teeth and hold on. As long as the empire wins, then the road ahead will be much wider. No country can prevent the empire from becoming the new world hegemon.

"Your Majesty, once we start a war against Japan, Britain, France, and the United States will definitely take the opportunity to attack us. Especially when we want to destroy Japan, Britain, France, and the United States will certainly not be willing to lose Japan's chess piece. Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi said with some concern.

"That's for sure. Therefore, during the war against Japan, the empire must quickly establish the victory of the empire, and let the Western powers know that even if they intervene, they will not be able to change the fate of Japan. Wu Haoxuan said.

This time the Empire launched a surprise attack on Japan, and the Western powers would not have expected the Empire to go to war against Japan at this time. Even if they want to intervene with arms, it will not be possible without a month. By the time their fleet sailed in, they would find that the Empire had completely defeated Japan and was about to win its final victory. Then they will find out how unwise it is to tear up the face of the empire for the sake of a doomed Japan. At that time, they will only be able to acquiesce to this result.

"Of course, the necessary military deterrence, that one is indispensable. As soon as the Western powers revealed their ambitions to intervene in the Empire, the Empire immediately announced the formation of five armies. and deployed troops to French Indochina, Burma, India, and the surrounding areas of the Philippines. Let them know that if they dare to intervene at this time, they will lose this place first. In addition, the Imperial Navy's Nanyang Fleet was to blockade the Strait of Malacca and prepare for battle. The Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy must be prepared for confrontation with the US Navy. As long as the empire shows sufficient determination, the Western powers will definitely compromise and retreat. Wu Haoxuan said very firmly. In his mind, Britain, France, the United States and other countries are just soft persimmons that bully the soft and fear the hard. As long as the empire is strong enough and shows determination. Then, they will definitely not dare to tear their faces with the Empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The military ministers of the empire replied one after another.

"General Liu, General Li. The first battle against Japan is up to you. Wu Haoxuan looked at General Liu Guanxiong and Lieutenant General Li Dingxin. Marshal Cheng Biguang has already relinquished the post of commander of the Pacific Fleet, and only retains the post of commander of the Imperial Navy. Admiral Liu Guanxiong succeeded as commander of the Pacific Fleet, while Vice Admiral Li Dingxin became chief of staff.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, that we are confident that we will destroy the Japanese Navy at the lowest cost." Admiral Liu Guanxiong assured. This was his first battle after becoming the commander of the Pacific Fleet, and he naturally hoped that this battle would be won.

"Very good, it's best to have faith. Neither the Japanese 'Yamato-class' battleships nor the 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers were yet to be completed. Among them, the 'Yamato-class' battleships have already begun to be outfitted and will be able to complete their construction by the end of the year. The hull of the Amagi-class battlecruiser was also completed. Therefore, we are running out of time. After we have defeated the Japanese Navy, we will receive the four 'Yamato-class' battleships of the Japanese and strengthen the battleship forces of the Imperial Navy. The four unfinished Amagi-class battlecruisers will be mothballed and converted into aircraft carriers. Therefore, the Japanese are good people, contributing to the construction of the empire's navy for free. After the Japanese empire became the hegemon of the world, we must not forget the help that the Japanese have given us. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Haha! Your Majesty is right. From the original Satsuma class battleships, to the Nagato-class battleships and Kaga-class battleships, to the future Yamato-class battleships and Amagi-class battlecruisers, the Japanese have provided us with a lot of warships and hulls that can be refitted. The Japanese have indeed helped the Imperial Navy a lot! Marshal Sa Zhenbing, Minister of the Imperial Navy, laughed.

The other ministers of military affairs also burst out laughing.

Among them, Marshal Shi Deshan, who served as the commander of the operation against Japan this time, smiled very happily. He has been in this position for more than a decade. But it has always been in name only. But now, he is about to command an army of a million and launch a war of annihilation against Japan.

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