Chapter 997 Cairo Declaration (Part 2, 3900 Votes Plus More)
As long as Germany takes action, the world will be divided everywhere: two Frances, two Russias, two Britains, two Brazils, two Indias... The Japanese are all muttering, will Germany also divide the United States into two in the future?
Soon Tada Shun also came - the army and the navy agreed, so what would happen without the army's agreement? Although Nanyang has always been dominated by the navy.
After hearing the German suggestion, Tada Shun touched Guangguang's head and sighed: "This is really a troublesome matter. If we give up Australia and New Zealand, we will really have to fight naked."
"The Army hasn't fought enough yet?" Horikichi asked dissatisfiedly. "When will your fight end? Are you still not satisfied with India?"
"I have fought enough, but some people are not satisfied." Jun Tada spread his hands, "What can I do? I am also helpless."
King Higashino Miyazaki commented: "Let's not talk about whether the conditions proposed by Germany are satisfactory, nor the living space of Australia and New Zealand. Just talking about the absolute national defense circle, New Guinea, especially the Rabaul line, is also the absolute national defense. Once the German army intervenes, it will be a great threat to the empire. "
"The absolute defense circle is of course a big problem, but at least the Philippines-Palau-Mariana line can be maintained. Anyway, if the United States refuses to reconcile with the empire, then the Philippines will not want to go back." Horikichi said calmly, "If I As the American commander, I will definitely launch a counterattack from the front line in New Guinea."
"Why?" King Higashikata Minuhiko was shocked, "Did the base camp initially judge that the enemy was not coming from the Central Pacific?"
"The judgment was correct at that time, but it is different now because Germany won the naval battle in Brazil."
"Isn't there also news that the U.S. Navy won?"
"Hahaha! Prime Minister Lu, where did you hear this rumor from?" Horikichi laughed, "Germany can resist the US military's 3 regular aircraft carriers with a mere squadron, 3 rebuilt aircraft carriers + 2 escort aircraft carriers + The combination of 6 escort aircraft carriers destroyed more than 400 enemy aircrews, while losing less than 70 aircrews. At the same time, they destroyed 2 enemy aircraft carriers, 2 new battleships and all cruisers, and only severely damaged a few capital ships. Ozawa-kun commanded the main fleet and has rushed to Brazil. Next, Germany can attack wherever it wants in South America. The US military can only passively defend. It is still unclear who will lose and who will win? Not to mention that Germany now has naval superiority and can freely choose the battlefield. Even if both sides have no naval superiority, who is the German opponent in the world when it comes to land warfare?”
"That's right." Shun Tada nodded, "The U.S. military can't even control Newfoundland, which is so close, let alone South America, which is thousands of miles away. The base camp has made calculations. In terms of land warfare, 5 American soldiers are equivalent to 1 A German soldier."
The Showa staff had all kinds of strange data measurements, such as military rankings: the German Army was ranked first; Chiro and the Japanese Army were ranked second; the British Army was ranked third; the U.S. Army and Italy were ranked fourth. Then the troop strength was estimated on paper, for example, 1 German soldier = 2 Japanese soldiers = 3 naked soldiers = 4 British soldiers (local) = 5 American soldiers.
Horikichi is disgusted with this rigid logic and calculation system. If it is calculated this way, does it still need a commander and strategy and tactics? Wouldn't it be nice to compete with who has more soldiers and better weapons? But he couldn't get involved in the Army's affairs. He explained: "Now the US military does not have decent aircraft carriers, but its aviation advantage still exists. For example, after the enemy made peace with Germany, it deployed a large number of bombers in central and northern Australia to launch an attack. Can New Guinea be defended on the front line? ? Can the Borneo oil field be saved? I have seen the power of the B-29."
King Higashino Miyazaki and Shun Tada were suddenly shocked: They were not particularly nervous on the New Guinea front line. There was a 100,000-strong army commanded by Imamura Jun there, which was the main force of the Southern Army. However, when they heard that planes were bombing the oil fields in Borneo, they were heartbroken. Tightened.
The one-way journey from Darwin to the Borneo oil fields is 2,600 kilometers. It has been deterred by 4 heavy bombardments by the US military. The US military has already tried bombing in the B-17 era. Fortunately, the number was not large and the Japanese air defense response was quite effective, so the losses were not great, but the B-17 The -29 is terrible. It carries a large amount of ammunition, can fly far and is very sturdy.
Borneo is Japan's only large oil field, which can now provide more than 14 million tons of light crude oil. With the gradual increase of Japanese ships and the increasingly obvious trend of mechatronization of the army, the oil field is becoming more and more important. It can only be called a lifeline. point.
In order to protect this lifeline oil field, Japan spent a lot of effort. Not only did it deploy anti-aircraft artillery that exceeded Tokyo's air defense density, but also stationed more than 300 fighter jets. It also intercepted the world's unique Me-163 rocket produced by Japan using German technology. The planes are also deployed here, and they even plan to deploy the Me-262 in this part after the introduction. When they heard the threat from Horikichi, the expressions of the two changed drastically - without fuel, even if Japan occupied more places, it would be in vain.
"The B-29 has been operating in Europe since it was put into production, and recently in South America. Information provided by Germany shows that if the US military operates at full capacity, the monthly output of this heavy bomber can reach 1,200-1,500. Once the US military gathers thousands of B-29 Come over, what should we do?" Horikichi smiled faintly, "If you don't understand the power of thousand-plane bombing and strategic airlift, you can ask the personnel of the military observation group later, they will definitely see it clearly."
When Horikichi said this, the two of them suddenly became uneasy: Now the main force of the United Fleet is marching eastward, and only a few cruisers of the Eighth Fleet in Nanyang make up the number. If the US military really launches a massive counterattack, it will be really a headache.
"It is very beneficial for us to hand over this area to Germany. First, after the German troops are stationed, the confrontation and garrison pressure are handed over to the Germans, and the empire can effectively shorten the front; second, if the United States wants to launch a campaign from here Counterattack is basically impossible. Germany will not agree, let alone sit back and watch our military strength being swallowed up by the US military. Thirdly, after Germany intervenes in the situation in Southeast Asia, if it can effectively maintain the alliance, our military will benefit a lot. For example, Germany can spy on US military intelligence. If the empire is short of supplies and materials, you will not be refused if you ask Germany. Even warships, submarines, and aircraft can stay in the German defense zone," Horikichi explained calmly, "After handing over this land, we reduced our military strength. , with German support, why not? Since you can withdraw from China, why are you so obsessed with New Guinea? They don’t produce much economic value and are only useful for war. Or do you only think about Australia and New Zealand? ?”
Shun Tada and King Higashino Miyazaki know that Australia and New Zealand are territories that Hirohito desires very much, but they are the opposite of Horikichi. He has publicly said: "Whoever wants Australia and New Zealand will go alone. I won't go anyway."
When he said this before, he only represented the Combined Fleet, but now he represents the Navy. If the Navy disagrees, can the Army still have wings and fly to Australia and New Zealand?
"But Australia and New Zealand can leave some room for maneuver." Horikichi added, "If Germany prepares to attack Australia and New Zealand and occupy it, our army can fully cooperate, and then..."
The two people immediately understood the following subtext: follow Germany to get a share of the pie and create two Australia and New Zealand - German Australia and New Zealand and Japanese Australia and New Zealand.
"Since the US military does not agree to reconciliation, Australia and New Zealand will be the front line for future confrontation. Introducing German power can make the United States put off the enemy. Anyway, I don't believe that the virtues will unite to eat Japan. That is not in the interests of the head of state. Germany does not need to be so troublesome at all. As long as it publicly declares that it does not support Japan and allows the US military to attack, once Germany prepares to attack or occupy Australia and New Zealand, Japan and Germany will truly become an unbreakable axis alliance, and they will no longer be afraid of US military counterattacks in the southwest Pacific." Horikichi sighed. He took a breath and said, "As for whether Japan and Germany will fall out in the future, at least our generation will not be able to see it. After we die and India has built up, Japan will have a chance to fall out if it becomes stronger, right?"
The most arrogant Showa staff could not imagine that Japan and Germany would fall out. It was understandable that the two sides would make small moves with each other, but it was unreasonable for allies to suddenly become hostile.
King Higashino Miyazaki was quite moved: If the interests of German New Guinea can be transferred and Germany can be promoted to eat Australia and New Zealand, Japan will make a profit no matter how you look at it. He raised his thumb and praised: "Hori-kun's business record is really great! Why don't you work hard and talk to the head of state tomorrow?"
Tada Shun asked: "Do we really want to talk about this?"
"Tada-kun, do you have any objections?"
"No, no! If the navy agrees, the army also agrees in principle, as long as the conditions are in place." Shun Tada smiled slightly, "I am most concerned about other specific interests except Australia and New Zealand. Germany is not prepared to fight a big war. We should be willing to provide some weapons, right? For example, after the Kwantung Army took those railway guns, other people were jealous, and I couldn’t deal with it..."
"We want to talk, and the conditions can be set higher." Horikichi smiled, "I know you are jealous of that Gustav cannon, how about I get it for you?"
"K5 is also needed, and tanks and aircraft are also needed." Shun Tada rubbed his hands, "It is best to transfer the technology of engines and Tiger tanks to us, and to help us train a group of jet pilots. It’s troublesome to have a plane but not be able to fly.”
"You..." King Higashikata Minuhiko scolded him, "You have already become the Minister of War, why are you still reincarnated like a starving ghost?"
"When I was young, I was poor. I couldn't help but want something good when I saw it." Shun Tada laughed at himself, "Besides, it is universally recognized that the army is poor and the navy is rich. We are not like Hori-kun who knows how to do business, so hurry up and take photos of Hori. If you flatter me, I will be able to secure my position. If anyone dares to dissatisfy Hori-kun's decision, I will put him in the Gustav cannon and shoot him out!"
The three of them laughed.
Horikichi stated the expected conditions. King Higashino Higashi no Hiko was stunned for a moment, then stood up and bowed: "I have learned about Hori-kun's business experience. I am willing to accept the defeat, so I would like to trouble you for your hard work. Your opinion is mine."
"In that palace?"
"I'll convince you!" the Prime Minister agreed, patting his chest.
"What about the Army?"
Tada Shun said quickly: "No problem, your opinion is the Army's opinion."