Chapter 797 The Winning Hand (5, First Update Today)

Of course, King Higashikaru Miyazaki Minuhiko was not optimistic about Oikawa Koshiro's ability to quell the rebellion, but believed that he would definitely be finished. The United Fleet has been jointly run by Yamamoto Isoroku and Horikichi for so many years, and everyone from top to bottom is their people. Oikawa Koshiro, who has just taken over the fleet and only brought a few confidants on board, can only manage the troops. Don't you see? Was Nagumo Chuichi immediately deposed by Tsunoda and Nishimura? The reason why Ishihara Kanji allowed the combined fleet to slowly counter the rebellion was because he still wanted to negotiate with the rebels and took advantage of the neutrality of the army to stand aside and ask for some benefits from Horiti Yoshida. Even the numbers have been figured out, at least 500 million! King Higashikata Minuhiko acquiesced to this. As for how the navy money came, he didn't care. Anyway, he felt that Horikichi must have a way.

But this idea is now beginning to go bankrupt. Faced with Horikichi's endless methods, the Army not only cannot benefit (20 or so tanks are too few and are not in his eyes), but there is even the possibility of being divided and disintegrated. This makes Ishihara smiled and felt terrible. What Horikichi used was neither pure force nor bribery or official appointments, but to create public opinion and capture people's hearts and engage in psychological warfare. It was completely beyond his ability to understand - how could he still do this to fight against rebellion?

But he had to admit that this trick was very effective. Didn't Tanaka Shinichi waver in the face of Horikichi's political offensive? Takeda's attack on that point, if it weren't for the navy's tacit understanding of the double-acting chorus, it would have been impossible for the tank troops to pass through the blockade! If the Guards Division is pulled over to rebel, especially if the chariot brigade near Miyagi changes its status from escort to rebel, the scene will be completely unbearable. This is not alarmist. Although Takeda is generally reliable and very sober, and Prince Higashino Miyazaki and Ishihara Kanji both admire him, they cannot stand the fact that he has a teacher above him - Toshishiro Obata. What if the Imperial Dao faction and 226 sympathizers go crazy and cause trouble?

Therefore, it is better to let Oikawa Koshiro come as soon as possible, die early and feel at ease early, and everyone can be relieved as soon as possible - King Higashino Miyazaki has been staying in Miyagi for several days to protest the rebellion, and he did not even dare to return home.

Hearing that the situation was so serious, Kanin Miyazahito and Sugiyama Motoya became anxious and put pressure on the navy. Admiral Hyakutake Gengo, the emperor's guard chief, did not dare to neglect and sent three letters in a row urging Oikawa Koshiro to quickly go to Beijing to put down the rebellion. telegraph.

Now everyone is working together to wait for Oikawa Koshiro to lead the combined fleet: Horikichi has his plans; Ishihara Kanji and Higashikuru Miyazaki King have the idea of ​​​​the army; there are ardent expectations in the palace, and they can only be complacent on the Yamato Oikawa Koshiro does not know the details.

After receiving the telegram, he was very satisfied: The situation has finally reached a critical moment. Not only has the arrogance of the rebel army not been suppressed, but it has become more and more arrogant. Isn't this a great achievement given to me by God? He laughed three times and issued an order proudly: "The fleet should not be stingy with fuel, advance to Tokyo Bay at the highest speed with all its strength, and must arrive at the designated location on the afternoon of the 29th!"

In the early morning of the 29th, Lieutenant Colonel Minoru Genda, the aviation staff officer who followed Gojiro Hosei to the Taiho station, was wrapped in his coat and wandering near the bridge. Suddenly he heard a faint sound coming from a small conference room, and he immediately remained calm. He lurked while listening.

"How come there hasn't been any news of the attack? Even the appointed contact person didn't show up, but old bastard Oikawa forced us to speed up. If the contact person doesn't show up on the morning of the 29th, the operation will be in big trouble!"

"Is the liaison officer unable to board the ship for various reasons? However, Commander Hosuan is very calm and detached, not positive at all. His attitude is win-win." This is the voice of Colonel Mitsuo Fuchida, the commander of the mobile fleet aviation commander. "Should we talk to the chief tomorrow and win his support?"

"Yes, Chief Xixuan's attitude is quite good. But Minoru Genda, a lackey, was jumping up and down during the day, causing a mess..." This was vaguely the voice of Lieutenant Colonel Shigeharu Murata.

"I don't know what's wrong with this bastard. The officer treated him well. Not only did he turn to others in a blink of an eye, but he worked so hard to deal with the old officer. I wonder how many benefits the old dog promised him?" Jiang Caolong Major Fan said viciously, "I really want to drag him out and beat him up."

"It would be too easy to beat him violently..." the commander of the fighter unit, Major Shige Itani, yelled, "We might as well just stop doing it and chop him into pieces and throw him into the sea tomorrow. Then we will immediately announce that we will join the rebel army. I guess Commander Xixuan will only Half push and half give.”

"Don't be impulsive. We can take a long-term approach and discuss a safe approach. There is still some time..." Genda Minoru was shocked when he heard this. This was clearly the voice of Captain Beppu Akitomo, the captain of the Taiho.

He suddenly pushed the door open and said with a smile: "I said why I couldn't find anyone anywhere, but it turns out you are all here. Why, are you discussing how to join the rebel army and chop me up and throw me into the sea? I heard everything."

The expressions of several people changed drastically. They looked at each other and nodded. Itaya Shigeru got angry and was the first to pounce: "You think I don't dare? I'm going to kill you today!"

Mitsuo Fuchida, Shigeharu Murata and Takanoge Egusa also rushed over, while Captain Beppu Akitomo blocked the door with his body.

"Don't make trouble, don't make trouble... Hey, don't hit me... If you have something to say..." Genda Minoru shouted, "If you beat me to death, who will be your liaison?"

"You?" Everyone was shocked. Genda Minoru is actually the liaison officer? How is this possible?

"You said you were the liaison officer, show us the evidence, otherwise...hehe!"

Genda Minoru suddenly stood upright, raised his right arm high, and performed a standard hand-raising salute, "Hi! Sir!" Then he took out a medal from his neck - a standard Iron Cross, made in Germany!

Mitsuo Fuchida nodded after verification: "It's true!"

Most people would never expect this communication plan: they would not know how to raise their hands before going to Europe, let alone how to produce an iron cross. Matsuda Chiaki really put a lot of effort into designing it.

Everyone was stunned: in the blink of an eye, Oikawa's little henchman turned into the chief's liaison? Isn't this transformation amazing?

"Didn't you defect to Oikawa?"

"Can't I just follow the order and take refuge? The commander has a keen eye for people and knows that a smart person like me will join him so that his flaws will not be seen. If it were you... ha, the secret would have been exposed long ago!" Minoru Genda pretended to be angry, "You think so of me? It's too bad. After all, we are close comrades who have fought together in a bloody battle, but in the blink of an eye, you want to chop me up and throw me into the sea! I want to complain to the commander, do you still want to hang out in the joint fleet? "

"Genda-kun!"

"Genda-senpai!"

"Brother Genda!"

Several people immediately came up to put their arms around each other, and each one was more affectionate than the other. However, Mizuo Fuchida, who was in the same period as him, couldn't help but say something sarcastic: "I think you can become a good actor after you retire! You will definitely become famous with your acting skills!"

Genda Minoru curled her lips: "I'm not an actor, I have to become a navy admiral before I retire!"

Everyone knew that Genda was really capable and had a strong sense of vanity, so they followed the conversation and said, "Yes, yes, now please give us the next step of action, General Genda."

Beppu Akitomo couldn't help laughing when he heard these words. He was originally the captain of the Eagle. During the South Pacific naval battle, the Eagle was sunk and he went to Europe and stayed in China. The Military Command originally wanted to punish him, but Tsukahara came forward and put in a good word: "The Eagle was sunk due to engine failure. He cannot be blamed. Moreover, I asked him to carry out the order to separate from the main force and act alone. The responsibility lies with me. "

Horikichi also expressed his position: "Although the Flying Eagle sank, it effectively attracted the enemy's attention and covered the deployment of other troops. Not only was there no fault, but it was meritorious."

Akitomo Beppu was saved in this way. After a while, on the recommendation of Yamamoto Isoroku, as the only aircraft carrier captain in the country, he served as the reserve captain of Taiho as a blessing in disguise, and then took on various tasks after the outfitting began. Since the Taiho was very important, in addition to the personnel of the Eagle, the final stage of the arrangement also included survivors from the aircraft carriers (Falcon, etc.) lost during the trip to Europe - all skilled officers and soldiers.

Entering the sea trial stage, because both Xianghe and Zuikaku of the First Air Battle were undergoing repairs, the combined fleet simply concentrated all the best aviation commanders on Taiho and asked them to lead the training of the troops and strive to quickly form an army. This is what Horikichi learned after visiting Europe: How can Germany have such a rigid system as Japan? Once two or more troops are out of strength, they will immediately be combined on the battlefield to form a battle group. Based on this understanding and learning from the experience and lessons of the Battle of the Coral Sea, a rapid mixed reorganization of the air force was initially implemented on the Taiho. Of course, if the tutelary government system is not changed, this kind of organization can only be temporary and not normal, so Horikichi feels the need for reform more and more.

Now the Taiho has temporarily gathered the best aircraft carrier backbone of the combined fleet. With this confidence, he can confidently express his stance to Yamamoto Isoroku: "Appointment? All of the Taiho are my people!"

Genda Minoru accepted the compliments calmly: "Tomorrow morning, we will first stabilize Commander Hosei Goshiro, and then all the officers and soldiers on the ship will mobilize for rebellion. After arriving at the designated sea area, Oikawa Koshiro will definitely let us release the aircraft for cover. At this time, there will be Opportunity to break away from formation..."

The reason for arranging Genda Shiji to be an internal response is of course due to the consideration of employing people according to their talents, but more importantly is the current situation of the aircraft carrier formation - the second aircraft battle was pulled away and everyone revolted, and the first aircraft battle was repaired. If the Taiho is not used, then The combined fleet cannot send an aircraft carrier at all. Therefore, it is very likely that Oikawa Koshiro, who is in a hurry and seeks medical treatment, allows Taiho to participate in the war. However, Taiho, who is undergoing a sea trial, actively offers to join the counter-insurgency team, which inevitably arouses suspicion. It is easier for Genda Minoru to mention it inadvertently and reveal the difficulties by the way. People accept it. Oikawa Koshiro thought he was lucky, but he didn't know that Horikichi had arranged it long ago - it was all a routine! Even if Oikawa doesn't send Minoru Genda and Shigetoku Kami to come, Horikichi is sure to get rid of him. Apart from anything else, pilots are all born to be aviation enthusiasts. Who would be crazy enough to support Oikawa Koshiro instead of supporting Horikichi?