Katsura Taro, with a bandage on his head, appeared in front of an old man with gray hair but a very strong spirit. This old man is his teacher, the Japanese veteran Yama Prefecture Aritomo. After the death of Kiyotaka Kuroda, Aritomo Yamaguchi has become the only remaining veteran of the Japanese Army.

Fortunately, Youpeng in Shan County is in good health, and it seems that there is no problem in living for more than ten years.

"Katsura Taro, why are you so embarrassed?" Shan County Youpeng frowned.

"Teacher, someone assassinated me. Fortunately, thanks to the great life of learning, he escaped a catastrophe. Otherwise, he might have been loyal to His Majesty the Emperor. Katsura Taro's face was sad and indignant.

"Humph! Those guys are so much that they even resort to such despicable means. Youpeng in Shan County was also very angry. The assassination of the current prime minister is too nonsense, right? If everyone doesn't follow the rules, isn't that a mess?

"Ask the teacher to call the shots for the students." Katsura Taro said.

"Don't worry, the mastermind behind the scenes will definitely pay the price." A trace of anger flashed in the eyes of Youpeng in Shanxian County.

"Teacher, now that the cabinet is in crisis, I still ask the teacher for guidance." Katsura Taro said humbly. Under the pressure of the Navy and the Constitutional Friends, he really had no choice.

"Katsura Taro, this time the cabinet has indeed made an unforgivable mistake. You all underestimate our enemies too much, and that's why we're passive. If we had been able to pay attention to the enemy from the beginning and send a large army to attack in one fell swoop, we would not be in the current crisis. Shan County Youpeng said.

"Yes, teacher. We simply did not expect that the enemy would be so strong. At first, we thought that only three divisions would be able to defeat them, but who knew that the enemy was much stronger than we expected. So much so that the 2nd Division was surrounded and annihilated. The 3rd and 10th Divisions were also under siege. Even if you understand it now, it's already too late. Katsura Taro looked aggrieved.

In their eyes, China is already a backward and decadent country. What's the big deal about a local warlord in China? Sending three divisions is enough to sweep away. Who knows, this time it was kicked on the iron plate!

"This battle. We have to fight, and we have to win. Otherwise, you will die without forgiveness. Youpeng of Shan County said solemnly. Although, Katsura Taro's cabinet made a big mistake in this war, and Japan also paid heavy losses. But if they can lead Japan to win this war, it will be a great victory. The previous processes will also be swept under the rug.

Katsura Taro's eyes lit up. He knew that winning the war was indeed the only way to get out of the immediate crisis.

"But, teacher, the finances are very difficult, and if we want to win this war, we need to mobilize more troops. There is no money. There is no way to mobilize more troops. Katsura Taro frowned. The fiscal problem is the biggest problem plaguing the Japanese cabinet, and if it can be solved. Then everything is not a problem.

"If you don't have any money, then go to the Great Powers to borrow it. It doesn't matter if it's British, or American, or French. As long as they can lend us money, even if it costs us. As long as we win the battle against the Shina people, we will be able to plunder enough wealth from them. Repayment of these external debts. Not a problem at all. Shan County Youpeng said.

Katsura Taro nodded again and again, and the words of Yama Youpeng made him pause.

"Teacher, what about the threat of the Navy and the Constitutional Friendship Association?" Katsura Taro hesitated. If the Navy and the Constitutional Friends Association strongly oppose it, the position of Prime Minister of Katsura Taro's cabinet. I can't sit still at all.

"I'll go and talk to a few of the elders." Yama Prefecture Aritomo gave Katsura Taro a reassurance.

Katsura Taro nodded, with the assurance of Yama Prefecture Youpeng, he was confident.

Aritomo Yamaguchi visited Hirobumi Ito, Masayoshi Matsukata, and Shin Inoue overnight that night, and received their support. These elders all hope that Japan can rise. Together, these elders will undoubtedly be able to influence Japan's political scene.

When the elders reached an agreement, Japan's affairs were undoubtedly decided. The Navy's resistance this time did not make any waves. And Katsura Taro wisely did not pursue the culprit behind the assassination. No one cared about this assassination, as if it had never happened at all.

After solving the internal problems, the Katsura Taro cabinet began to function at full capacity. On the one hand, they ordered the army to step up mobilization and prepare to send more troops to the northeast. On the other hand, they contacted other powers in the hope of borrowing more money.

At the same time, the Japanese Cabinet also declared to the entire population that the defeat of the Japanese Army this time was entirely due to the trap of the despicable Shina people. The Japanese Army will face up to the enemy and send more troops to fight in the northeast. Even if it was a full-scale war, it was necessary to defeat the Jilin Army and defend the interests of the Great Japanese Empire.

Under the guidance of the Japanese government, the whole of Japan seemed to have twisted into a rope and wanted to completely defeat the Jilin Army. In addition to the accelerated mobilization of the original 1st, 5th and 7th Divisions, the 4th and 9th Divisions also began to mobilize. However, fiscal pressure is still the biggest constraint on Japan.

Japanese Foreign Minister Komura Shoutaro has also become the busiest man, and he constantly meets with foreign ministers in Japan to get loans from them. In this way, Japan will have enough financial resources to continue this war.

However, apart from the British minister, who made it clear that he would fulfill his promise to pay Japan the loan as soon as possible, France and the United States no longer supported Japan this time. One of Japan's elite divisions was completely annihilated, and two more divisions were encircled. Predictably, the Japanese Army has already suffered a crushing defeat this time. Although it was a bit unbelievable, everyone was worried about whether Japan would lose the war. In this case, if the loan is given to Japan, will they have enough financial resources to repay it?

As for the United States, because this battle saw the potential of the Jilin Army. They suddenly found that the Jilin Army was even stronger than they had expected. Now it not only occupies most of the northeast, but it is also very likely to win this war. Then, if the United States fully supports the Jilin Army, it may really be able to contain Japan, so that American interests can be protected from the threat of Japan.

Under such circumstances, the United States is not only unwilling to lend money to Japan, but also demands that Japan stop sending troops to China and must ensure its interests.

This attitude of the United States has greatly dissatisfied Japan. They even believe that it is precisely because of the support of the United States that the Jilin Army has developed so strongly. This has led Japan to list the United States as an important enemy.

Wu Haoxuan, who was commanding operations in Liaoyang, received a telegram, which was sent by Rou Keyi, the US minister to China. In the telegram, Minister Rou Keyi claimed that the U.S. government was very surprised by the performance of the Jilin Army in this battle. In addition, congratulations were expressed on the victory of the Jilin Army.

At the same time, Minister Rou Keyi also claimed that if the Jilin Army can resist the Japanese attack or even win the war, then the United States will consider supporting Jilin.

This telegram from Minister Rou Keyi made Wu Haoxuan very pleased. Didn't he fight Japan so desperately in order to gain the support of the United States? If we can get the full assistance of the United States, then we will be developed. Not only can you get a large amount of dollars, but also get mechanical equipment and technical support, and quickly establish an industrial base, so as to achieve industrial take-off. In this way, you may not have to be afraid of the Japanese anymore.

However, in the telegram, Minister Jo Ka-yi also claimed that because the Second Division was surrounded and annihilated, the Korean army was also surrounded, which made the Japanese government very angry. Japanese Prime Minister Katsura Taro even clamored that he would fight an all-out war with the Jilin Army at all costs.

Of course, the US Government has solemnly rejected the Japanese demand for loans, and will consider suspending the import of industrial raw materials such as scrap steel to Japan to limit Japan's war potential. However, the British agreed to provide loans to Japan. Therefore, if the Jilin Army wants to defeat Japan, it will still be very difficult.

"Humph! Is Little Japan still unwilling to give up? Actually delusional about fighting an all-out war? I want to see if they can really fight this all-out war. Wu Haoxuan said coldly.

The Jilin Army has concentrated five infantry divisions to besiege the North Korean army, although the North Korean army is holding on. However, under the superior strength and firepower of the Jilin Army, it was only a matter of time before the North Korean army was annihilated. If the Jilin Army can eat the Korean Army before the arrival of Japanese reinforcements, and even the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army, it will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to the Japanese Army. After the Japanese Army lost five divisions, does it still have the strength to continue to fight with the Jilin Army?

I'm afraid that such a loss is enough to collapse Katsura Taro's cabinet. When the time comes, will the newly appointed cabinet dare to continue fighting?

Although, the situation is still very precarious. But Wu Haoxuan knows that as long as he survives this catastrophe, the future will be bright. After unifying the Tohoku and building a powerful industry with the help of the United States, they had no need to fear little Japan. Even if there is an all-out war with Japan, it will not necessarily lose. Of course, this refers to the Army, not the Navy. (To be continued......)

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