Chapter 777 Ah! Navy (8, 1200 Votes Plus More)
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Yamamoto Isoroku was speechless for a while after hearing this. He was silent for several minutes before saying: "I understand."
Hearing his uncertain answer, Mihashi Reiko became anxious and begged: "I heard on the street that Hori-kun had just been dismissed from office, and there were rumors that he was in a difficult situation. You are his old friend for many years, please help him." Okay? Even if you don’t help him, can you go and see him? I beg you..."
The marriage between Yamamoto and Reiko was brokered by Horikichi. Coupled with the close relationship with Horichichi for many years, the two families were very familiar and close. When Yamamoto got married, his new house was located in Aoyama Takakicho, Akasaka District, and he lived on the same street as Horitayoshi's family. Moving around is even more frequent. So when Reiko heard that Horikichi was in trouble, she instinctively wanted Yamamoto to help, just like how Yamamoto always asked Horikichi for help when he was in trouble. Yamamoto is also a cabinet minister after all, so she thinks there are still ways to do this.
"I know! I'm about to go find him. You go with me tonight and I'll send a car to pick you up first." Yamamoto Isoroku was upset by him, but he finally made his position clear and said After thinking about this sentence for a while, he said, "Women should not meddle in men's affairs. Remember, don't call me again in the future. This is an important place for the military and the country, not a place where children love each other!"
After saying that, regardless of Reiko's reply, she hung up the phone with a click.
Inoue Narumi didn't hear the whole conversation, but only vaguely guessed some of the inside story, and said, "Do you still need me to accompany you tonight?"
"You should go too and bring your family with you. The atmosphere will be lively and cordial." Yamamoto Isoroku sighed, "Be careful at night and drink less. If we get into a fight, there needs to be someone to break up the fight..."
The adjutant next to him secretly smacked his tongue after hearing this. Sir, are you going to drink or have a fight? Still want to take action? Are you even ready to break up the fight?
Inoue Narumi was even more amused and asked with a smile: "Do you want to prepare the ambulance first?"
"It's no use anymore. They are all old arms and legs. They can't be beaten anymore. Just be willing to do it." Yamamoto Isoroku smiled bitterly. "Whether you want to fight or not, you are already a general. It doesn't matter whether you fight or not." Like words."
In the evening, Ito received a secret phone call from Hideki Tojo: "Isoroku Yamamoto and Narumi Inoue took their families to Horikichi's house for a banquet, and the rest was no different..."
"I understand, and I will report it to His Highness." He had actually checked the letter that Mrs. Horikichi sent to Reiko Mihashi, and knew that it was two families meeting for a drink. Considering their long-standing friendship, it was natural, so he explained , "I would like to ask Tojo-kun's subordinates to help keep a close eye on it. If there is any abnormality, please report it immediately. His Highness is very concerned about this. He does not want any accidents to happen in extraordinary times."
Tojo Hideki put down the phone and smiled meaningfully.
After Hideki Tojo resigned as prime minister, he became the commander of the military police. His status was far less important than that of Ito Seiichi, who was actually in charge of the military headquarters. Moreover, there were differences between the sea and the land, so the two sides could not get together. However, Tojo has always been resentful about being ousted from the Prime Minister's seat by Kanji Ishihara, and he always looks forward to returning to the center of power. This naval incident allowed him to keenly seize the opportunity. When most of the top army officials stood by or even looked at him with disdain, he stepped forward decisively. Not only did he help Prince Fushimi Miyahiro Kyoto inquire about various information, but he even directly used personnel to monitor Horikichi's daily life without telling the headquarters.
Horikichi noticed it quickly, but he remained calm, making no noise or resisting. He didn't even seal the envelope he sent someone to deliver a letter to Reiko Mihashi - he knew someone would check it.
Although Ishihara Kanji spared no effort in attacking, the strength of the Tojo faction has been greatly weakened, but the team accumulated over the years cannot disappear all at once. From the standpoint of Prince Fushimi Miyahiro Kyou, he believes that Ishihara Kanji Being too close to Yamamoto Isoroku, Horikichi and others, this relationship is very abnormal, and he is determined to introduce a "competition" mechanism within the army, so as to ensure the smooth flow of "military orders".
But Ito Zhengyi didn't take this matter too seriously. Judging from various signs, Yamamoto held a neutral attitude towards the whole matter and did not want the navy to cause chaos. At the same time, he also believed that Horikichi was too radical and needed to take a breath, so he agreed with the combination of Oikawa Koshiro and Nagumo Chuichi to take charge of the combined fleet. Of course, Ito could guess Yamamoto Isoroku's thoughts. He believed that this combination would definitely not work, and sooner or later Horikichi would have to be invited back.
In this regard, Prince Fushimi Miyahiro's judgment is strikingly similar to that of Yamamoto Isoroku, but his idea is to do everything possible to win the battle, even a small victory. First, let's get rid of the superstition that the fleet "cannot win without the command of Horikichi", and then Then send Ito Seiichi over to figure it out slowly, and then the fleet will be completely in control - Nagumo Chuichi is Nagano Shushen's person after all, and everyone is just a cooperative relationship. How can Ito Seiichi, Fukuru Shige and others be reliable? And caring?
Besides, isn’t Yamamoto also optimistic about Ito Zhengichi? It shows that Ito is not bad, all he lacks is opportunities and timing.
In the afternoon of December 26, heavy snow fell on the streets of Tokyo, and the sky and the earth quickly turned white.
After the loud whistle sounded, Tsunoda and Nishimura led the second aviation battle slowly into Tokyo Bay.
Under the heavy snow, Nagumo Chuichi, Arima Masabumi and others waited quietly on the dock, watching warships and cargo ships entering the port one by one, showing a satisfied smile. In any case, he returned from the second air battle with a full load, and with the submission and goodwill from Tsunoda and Nishimura, he was very happy and insisted on coming to greet them despite the heavy snowfall.
"Sir!" As soon as the warship was stable, Tsunoda and Nishimura hurried down with the staff. When they walked up to Nagumo Chuichi, they stood at attention and saluted, "Sir, let me wait in the snow. I feel uneasy in my humble position."
"Hey, Tsunoda-kun, Nishimura-kun, you have worked hard for several days, and I have only waited for more than ten minutes." Chuichi Nagumo looked very affectionate, "Is the journey going smoothly?"
"Everything went well, everyone arrived safely." Kakuji Tsunoda said with a pun.
Naturally, Chuichi Nagumo couldn't tell, and continued: "Okay! No matter what the outside world says, I think these supplies are very important. Although Commander Horikichi is too careless in his actions, his vision is extremely precise, and he is worthy of being the first military strategist in the empire."
Masafumi Arima said: "I have returned to work in the Mobile Fleet, and I would like to ask the two seniors to take care of me." Masafumi Arima is only in the 43rd batch of the Marine Corps, and his military rank is no more than a major general, which is much lower than the qualifications of Tsunoda and Nishimura.
"Where is it? Please take care of me, Chief of Staff."
Kakuharu Tsunoda saw Colonel Matsushita Koji behind them and asked deliberately: "I must be this is Matsushita-kun, right?"
"I have met two commanders." Although Koji Matsushita was deliberately arranged by Oikawa Koshiro to come in and cause trouble with Tsunoda, he was still respectful when they first met. "I am Koji Matsushita, and I will serve the fleet under the leadership of my commander from now on."
"Let's go and have dinner together, sir, I'm going to take care of you." Masafumi Arima suggested.
Nishimura Shoji pretended to look around first, and then whispered: "Sir, would you like to board the ship and take a look at the trophies we captured?"
"This, forget it."
"Not only does it have a full set of American equipment and ordnance, but also a lot of gadgets. This..." Shoji Nishimura showed an embarrassed smile, "Kakuda-kun and I have prepared some small gifts. Please take a look at it, sir and everyone, and choose what you like. Take away.”
"It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this." Nan Yunzhong waved his hands repeatedly.
Colonel Matsushita's eyes lit up when he heard the gift, and he persuaded: "Sir, Chief Tsunoda and Chief Nishimura also have good intentions. Why don't you just step aside and take a look? By the way, say hello to the officers and soldiers on the ship and let them know that you are back in charge. Mobile fleet."
"Then, okay." Nan Yunzhong is not interested in gifts, and he is not greedy for money. However, he knows that his foundation is unstable after returning to the mobile fleet. It is still necessary to go on the ship to visit the soldiers and exchange greetings - now we have to build a family relationship. Cards, win over people first before you can do anything.
Everyone entered the nearest cargo ship to observe. Tsunoda pointed to the neatly arranged Sherman tanks and introduced: "This is a brand-new American tank that was captured."
"Not bad, not bad." Nagumo Chuichi didn't understand tanks, but they looked more powerful and majestic than the Japanese tanks in his impression, so he said a few words of sincere praise.
Masafumi Arima pointed at another tank and said, "What model is this? It looks significantly different from just now. Hey, it's even painted with our army's logo. How did you move so fast?"
"Let me explain, this is a Tiger tank." A sudden voice came from behind. Shibasaki Keiji and more than a dozen officers and soldiers came over with Thompson submachine guns.
"Tiger?" Masafumi Arima was stunned, "Isn't this a German tank? How can an American freighter have a Tiger?"
Nagumo Chuichi also frowned. His mind was not on the tank. Instead, he looked at Shibasaki Keiji in a daze, because the opponent also had the rank of lieutenant general - where was the third lieutenant general in the Second Air War?
"Who are you?"
"Shibasaki Keiji, don't you recognize me?"
"Shibasaki... Oh, Marines, aren't you training on Mage Island? How could you..." Arima Masafumi was halfway through asking, Shibasaki Keiji had already made a gesture, and his soldiers rushed towards him like tigers pouncing on prey. come over.
"No!" Nagyun Chuichi just had time to shout this, and the black muzzle of the gun was already pressed against his chest, "Raise your hands, Nanyun is a loser!"
"Kakuda!" Chuichi Nagumo didn't know what was going on at this time and shouted loudly, "You can't make the same mistake again and again!"
"My fault is that I didn't capture you on the first day back home. So much time was wasted and so many things happened." Nishimura Shoji scolded, "I always thought that we were weak and could be bullied by being patient and low-key. Today, let you have a taste of us." Very powerful.”
Matsushita Koji, who was pulled aside to see the "gift", took advantage of the situation and immediately ran back. As he ran, he shouted: "Something happened, something happened, they hijacked..."
"Boom!" The soldiers of the Marine Brigade did not hesitate. Several Thompsons opened fire at the same time, beating him until blood spattered on the spot. His back was like a honeycomb, and he fell down without even struggling.
"Have you forgotten the 226 Incident? You guys can't succeed!" Tadashi Nagumo's legs trembled when he saw the tragic scene of Panasonic, but he remained strong-willed and said loudly, "Kakuda, Nishimura, Shibazaki, let me go. It’s still too late for you to step back from the brink, and I can pretend that nothing happened.”