In the past, the Japanese army was getting weaker and weaker, and the Chinese army was getting stronger and stronger. China's huge population base has also become a strategic advantage, it is constantly consuming the accumulation of Japanese reserves, and even when the United States and the Soviet Union two fierce generals joined, the Japanese army has been empty in the name of the second strongest army, but there are only a group of old and weak soldiers, and they will be defeated at the first blow. Now, however, with the addition of the Greater East Asia Collective Glory Army, this situation has changed. In that time and space, although the Korean puppet army entered China to fight, it was very small in scale and played a very small role. Now, the Tokyo base camp is united in promoting the tactic of "using China to contain China," and Okamura Ninji, who has studied this matter deeply, has been asked to preside over this matter, and the destructive power of the "Greater East Asia Co-Honored Army" has been undoubtedly revealed.

From the entry of the first Korean puppet army into Quzhou in April to the entry of a whole Korean puppet army into Taiwan at the end of June, the Cadet Army encountered a frenzied attack by the two Korean devils on many fronts, and the strategic advantage that had taken almost a year to gain was almost exhausted.

On July 23, in a certain arsenal in Nagoya, Hiroko Fushiminomiya, Mitsumasa Yonechi, Isoroku Yamamoto, and Hideki Tojo, accompanied by Toshiichiro Koizumi, were visiting the newly established production line of the 15-type semi-automatic rifle. Koizumi Toshiichiro was in the front, and he explained the production process of the 15-type semi-automatic rifle in detail to everyone, and finally said: "Generals, if you are interested, you can try its power with your own hands." Although it is a little worse than the Weiqing assault rifle of the Cadet Army, it can definitely be among the most advanced rifles in the world. ”

"What? With such an advanced gun, is it actually inferior to the Wei Qing style of the Zhi Na people? Hideki Tojo exclaimed.

Koizumi Tonichiro said ashamedly: "Your Excellency, this is something that cannot be helped, our overall casting technique is not as good as that of the Scholar Army." However, in terms of effective firing range, our Type 15 is a bit better than the Wei Qing Style. ”

Yamamoto Fifty-six said: "Tojo-kun, you can be content." This is much more advanced than the 38 style. ”

Tojo: "However, I always want my own things to be the best and feel the most comfortable. ”

"We started late, but as the weapons research and development takes shape, we will have a steady stream of new weapons delivered to the front-line combat units. Fifteen style, I see it as a transitional product. ”

Fushimi Miyahiro Gong said: "Koizumi-kun, it's really hard for you. Tojo, don't stand and talk without back pain. How long did it take to develop the 38 style? How long does it take to do the fifteenth style? Do you know how hard Koizumi-kun worked for this rifle? Let's go, let's try the power of this gun. ”

Fierce gunfire rang out in the shooting room, and King Hiroshi Fushimi Miyaki and Hideki Tojo were happily fighting with one of them holding a fifteen-style in one hand. At the door of the shooting room, Mitsumasa Yonechi said to Toshiichiro Koizumi, "Koizumi-kun, I heard that the Zero Type has been put into production. So, when will the Type 1 Special Tank be formed? ”

Yamamoto Fifty-six looked at Koizumi with a "loving" face, and continued: "All the R&D tasks fall on Koizumi-kun's shoulders, which makes me really unbearable. But for the sake of the great cause of the empire, I can only wronged you. ”

Koizumi smiled and said, "Your Excellency Yamamoto, I'm still young, so there's no problem. Your Excellency Prime Minister, the prototype of the Type 1 has been produced and will be in production by September at the latest. However, I think the top priority is not the production of new weapons, but the implementation of the Indian Ocean strategy as soon as possible. ”

Koizumi's existence is definitely a great scourge, not only for the military but also for the United States and even for the whole world. The United States has imposed an embargo on Japan, because Japan's dependence on American oil is as high as 80 percent, so the biggest crisis facing Japan now is not the backwardness of weapons and equipment, but the need to find a new source of oil supply as soon as possible. In this matter, the Tokyo base camp was once divided into two factions, among which the army demanded to launch a Pacific war and directly attack the United States in order to seize the American colonies in Southeast Asia; However, because of Koizumi's suggestion, the navy was obsessed with launching an Indian Ocean attack in order to seize the Dutch East Indies.

Japan's resolute alliance with Germany and Italy included this consideration. The two sides even agreed that once Germany began to attack the Netherlands, then Japan would decisively send troops to the Dutch East Indies. Germany blitzed the Netherlands and Belgium in May, and Japan intended to organize an expeditionary fleet to attack the Dutch East Indies, but because the British and American colonies stood in the way and the Marine Corps had not yet been completed, Koizumi suggested that the Indonesians should first be instigated in the Dutch East Indies to establish themselves and then wait for the opportune time.

By the end of June, the first, second, and second armies of the Marine Corps had been established, and the First Army had taken part in Taiwan's counterattack and had accumulated a certain amount of actual combat experience. With the defeat and surrender of France, Koizumi felt that the time was ripe to take French Indochina first, and then directly skip the British and American colonies and enter the Dutch East Indies.

Mitsumasa Yonechi: "I tend to settle the Taiwan issue first. Yamamoto, what do you think? ”

"Yes, yes, Taiwan is the empire's own territory, and sending troops to the Indian Ocean if the local problems are not resolved, this is a loss of the emperor's temperament. Moreover, if there is a war with the United States, Taiwan may become the forward base of the US Pacific Fleet, which is a great threat to the empire itself," Hideki Tojo interjected when he walked to the door.

Yamamoto: "I agree with Koizumi. French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies, if the empire could obtain these two rubber and oil production sites, it would no longer have to worry about the lack of strategic resources. Moreover, it is also possible to obtain a large number of people to form a coercive army. ”

Hideki Tojo was given the nickname "Private of the Private" for his bravery and resourcefulness. For Koizumi Toshiichiro, Tojo Hideki was quite resentful at first, and even thought that the reason why the navy was able to overpower the army was because he was a kid who got in the way. However, now, after seeing Koizumi's talent in military engineering several times, the old devil is impressed by him, and even a little superstitious. "Was this Koizumi-kun's idea? Since it's Koizumi-kun's suggestion, I think we should think about it carefully," he said, pushing his glasses, looking into Koizumi's eyes as if looking at his own son-in-law.

Koizumi nodded and said, "Before the new aircraft carrier has formed combat strength, it is really not appropriate to start a war with the United States." As long as we can seize French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies, we will be able to complete a series of plans for war readiness. Not only that, but with the large population of these two places. Our 'Greater East Asia Co-Honored Army' will continue to be replenished with troops. At that time, we can even consider opening a new front in Vietnam to attack China. ”

"Clever! Same as I thought! Hideki Tojo gave a thumbs up.

The corners of Yamamoto's mouth twitched. Mitsumasa Yonechi glanced at Tojo twice, and finally his gaze fell on Koizumi's face, and asked, "But what if the United States insists on obstructing it?" Southeast Asia has always been regarded as the backyard of the European powers, and if we attack French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies, the British and American colonies will be encircled by our army. ”

"I don't think the United States would have the audacity to declare war on me. Moreover, Germany and Britain are at loggerheads, and even if the United States has the heart to do something in Southeast Asia, it is afraid that it does not have the guts. While Germany is attracting the attention of Britain and the United States, we can just do it cheaply! ”

As soon as Koizumi finished speaking, Hideki Tojo shouted, "I agree with Koizumi-kun's argument!" That's it! ”

Mitsumasa Yonechi and Fifty-six Yamamoto glanced at each other, gritted their teeth and said, "Then, let's start the Indian Ocean Raiders!" ”