The year 1906 was undoubtedly a year of many disasters for Japan. Although the Russo-Japanese War had ended with Japan's victory, the huge amount of military spending to win the war had put a heavy financial burden on Japan. Japan, which had not received any war reparations from the half-hair, was only able to use one-third of its total annual fiscal revenue to repay its foreign debts.

Of course, after winning the Russo-Japanese War, Japan did not gain nothing at all. First of all, they were finally recognized by the other powers of the world and became one of the great powers. Even if it is a new power, it is still one of the great powers, and it has made other countries dare not underestimate it. Second, Russia transferred its interests in the southern part of Northeast China to Japan, so that Japan could use the resources of Northeast China to develop itself, and let Japan enter the fast lane of development.

However, the development of history did not develop as envisaged by the Japanese ruling class. When the Japanese had taken over the Russian interests in the south-eastern part of the country, and were ready to do a great job of reaping the resources and wealth of the region. War broke out between the Jilin Army and the Japanese Army. Originally, the Japanese did not regard the Jilin Army as a thing at all. Even the Russian army was defeated by them, let alone China, a local warlord who was defeated by his men more than a decade ago. If you dare to provoke the Great Japanese Empire, you will only be killed.

However, the final battle situation made the Japanese be slapped in the face. An elite division was completely annihilated, and even the North Korean army was encircled. And this does not seem to be the end of the bad luck of the Japanese Army.

Just as the Japanese managed to get a loan from the British, and then continued to tighten their belts, preparing to mobilize more troops to fight in the Northeast, tragedy struck again.

On the morning of September 11, a telegram sent back by the commander of the Kwantung Army, General Yoshimasa Oshima, shocked the entire Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters. The Chief of Staff, General Obaogong, after reading the telegram. His face was even pale, and the whole person was as if he had suffered from heavy soldiers, and there was no blood on his face at all.

"Yaga, how can this be? How could the people of China suddenly seize Gaizhou? That guy Yoshimasa Oshima, doesn't he know that he is optimistic about his future by sending heavy troops? "General Obaogong fell into a rage. It was he and General Nishikanjiro who ordered Oshima Yoshimasa not to retreat and to find a way to rescue the Korean army. If it leads to the encirclement and annihilation of the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army. Then he and General Nishikuan Jiro will definitely be held responsible for this. If you don't do it well, you will be directly transferred to the reserve and lose your position from then on.

"Come, prepare the wagon, go to the War Department. Inform General Nishikanjiro and ask him to go to the War Department as well. General Obaogong ordered urgently. At this point, there is no other way but to find a way to make up for it.

"Hey!" The staff officer immediately went to prepare. Leaving General Okubo Gong behind is like an ant on a hot pot. Anxiously pacing in the office.

Soon, the carriage was ready. Senior General Okuhoko went to the War Department to discuss countermeasures with the Minister of War Terauchi Masatake. At the same time, the Director of Education, General Nishikanjiro, also rushed to the War Department. It's just that, like General Okubo Gong, General Nishikuan Jiro's face is also difficult to see. If he had known, he should not have overstepped his authority and issued an order to Oshima Yoshimasa with General Okubogong. Now, it's time to pay for his recklessness.

"Your Excellency Lu Xiang. General Yoshimasa Oshima had already sent the 6th Division to attack Gaizhou. With the strength of the 6th Division, it should be able to recapture Gaizhou. But. The people of China must have moved, and their heavy forces have been pressed against the Kwantung Army. This will put the Kwantung Army in an extremely dangerous situation, and the disaster of the 2nd Division and even the Korean Army may be repeated. "General Okubaogong looked very irritable.

"The Sixth Division and the Eighth Division are both almost full divisions, and the combat effectiveness of the Sixth Division is even more than the whole army, and the people of China want to eat these two divisions in one bite. It shouldn't be that easy, right? General Nishikanjiro said. He only hoped that the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army would be able to escape this catastrophe, so that perhaps he would not be implicated.

Terauchi Masaki glanced at General Nishikuan Jiro, and his face was very ugly.

"Gentlemen, this is the time. I don't think we should underestimate the Jilin Army anymore. In the previous fights, they have proved their strength with their records. Even if you don't want to admit it, it's true. The combat effectiveness of the Jilin Army is probably not far behind that of the elite divisions of the Imperial Army. Masaki Terauchi said.

The faces of General Obao Gong and General Xikuan Jiro suddenly became even more ugly, if they were still blue before, then now they can be called black like the bottom of the pot.

"No matter what, the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army can no longer be completely annihilated by the Jilin Army. Tell Admiral Yoshimasa Oshima that it is important to withdraw the 6th and 8th Divisions to Kanto Prefecture. In addition, the domestic army must speed up its march to Kanto Prefecture. Masaki said solemnly. At present, the strength of the Japanese Army in the northeast is extremely empty.

General Okubo Gong and General Nishikuan Jiro both nodded one after another.

"Will the people of China take advantage of the emptiness of Dalian and Lushun to send troops to attack where?" General Nishikuan Jiro was taken aback. If they lose Dalian and Lushun, then they may really be to blame.

"Impossible! It is impossible for the people of China to send troops to attack Dalian and Lushun in such a short time. Besides, the 1st Infantry Brigade of the 1st Division of the Imperial Army will be able to reach Arthur in three days at most. When the time comes, we can fully take over the defense of the Kanto state. Relying on the strong fortifications of the Kanto Prefecture, it was enough to withstand the attack of the Shina people. General Obaogong shook his head.

"So, ladies and gentlemen, how are we going to report to the cabinet about the encirclement of the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army?" Masaki Terauchi asked. It is obviously impossible to conceal such important news. If not, the Cabinet already knows the relevant news.

General Okubo Gong and General Nishikuan Jiro suddenly had a bitter face. Once the news of the encirclement of the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army is known to the cabinet, then the two of them will definitely be prepared to be questioned.

"Two, if you want to hide it, it obviously won't work. Let's report to the Cabinet. Now that we are in the midst of the war, the Cabinet will scold you at best, and I think I will not remove you. Terauchi Masaki said that he knew what General Okuho Gong and General Nishikanjiro were worried about, so he comforted him.

Although, among the three commanders of the Japanese Army, for their own interests, there are also many contradictions in private. However, now they are all people in the same boat, and mutual aid is certain. Otherwise, if the ship sinks, none of them will be able to escape.

"It seems that this is the only way to go." General Obao Gong sighed.

At this time, a staff officer rushed to the office.

Yamachi Zhengyi's brows furrowed suddenly, and he opened his mouth and scolded: "Yaga, don't you know to knock on the door?" Slap your own mouth! ”

"Hey!" The staff officer who came in was stunned, but immediately began to slap himself.

These Japanese have no humanity at all, and they are not only ruthless to the enemy, but also to themselves. "Snap" two slaps, the corners of the staff officer's mouth were slapped blood.

"Okay, let's talk, what's the matter?" Terauchi asked at this time.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister Lu, the North Korean army has been destroyed. Senior General Hasegawa Yoshimichi, Lieutenant General Haruno Okubo, Lieutenant General Sadami Yashiro, and Major General Keikuro Muta were all loyal to His Majesty the Emperor. The staff officer said.

"Nani? The North Korean army was destroyed? How so? Terauchi Masatsuki stood up from his chair in shock and looked at the staff officer with a look of disbelief. That look was as if he was going to eat people.

General Obao Gong and General Nishikuan Jiro were also dumbfounded. Although, after the Korean army fell into a heavy encirclement and the Kwantung Army was unable to break through the blockade of the Jilin Army, they knew that the destruction of the Korean army was probably doomed. However, they never imagined that the North Korean army would be destroyed so quickly. Originally, they thought that the North Korean army might be able to hold out for a few more days.

Once the North Korean army is destroyed, this means that at least four or five divisions of the Jilin Army will be liberated, and where will these troops be used? Fools know. The remaining two divisions of General Oshima Yoshimasa's Kwantung Army will inevitably withstand the fierce attack of the Jilin Army. When the time comes, the remaining two divisions of the Kwantung Army will follow in the footsteps of the Korean Army.

Once these two divisions were also annihilated, the blow to Japan would be devastating. Five divisions, a full 115,000 men! Even in the Russo-Japanese War, the losses of the Japanese Army were not so great. In particular, these five divisions were all completely annihilated. It was a complete disgrace to the Imperial Japanese Army.

"The Kwantung Army is in danger, and in the next step, the Shina people will definitely launch a fierce attack on the army of General Yoshimasa Oshima. With the combat effectiveness of the Jilin Army, it is basically impossible for the Sixth and Eighth Divisions to resist the enemy's attack. General Obaogong muttered. It was as if he had seen the end come. Of course, this is not the end of the world, but the end of his own. Once Japan loses this war, then he, the chief of staff, will definitely take responsibility for this.

"Let's go, you two, come with me to the Prime Minister's Office. The current situation is already very critical. Masaki Terauchi said expressionlessly. Obviously, this time the situation is completely out of their control. (To be continued......)

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