Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 355: Japan’s response (part 2)

Japan has always had great expectations for the establishment of a German-Japanese alliance before. The most enthusiastic about this idea is the power of the Japanese army. On the contrary, the Japanese navy has always been opposed by a group of forces. A warlord who studied in Britain and knew the United States.

After Germany defeated Britain and France, the call for alliances in the army became louder and louder. The Japanese seemed to see the hope of dominating Asia. They believed that as long as they had the support of the Third Reich, Japan could unscrupulously integrate European traditions. All colonial forces were expelled from Asia.

These wealthy Asian colonies have long caused Japan to linger. As long as they occupy the British, French and Dutch colonies rich in metal and oil resources, Japan can continue to fight this difficult China War, and finally create a Japanese occupation The "Asian Asia" of absolute rule.

The so-called Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Circle, this concept has already appeared in Japan, but it has not been formally publicized, because Japan also knows that such remarks will inevitably stimulate many Western powers and even cause a backlash in the entire white society. . Japan is not yet ready to challenge all its powerful enemies. At present, it can only keep a low profile and lower its body, and only after it has accumulated enough strength, it will give its powerful enemy a thunder blow, and it will push the enemy into hell.

Japan’s southward plan was formally put on the table after the German army landed in the UK in early September. The planned South Asian invasion force has begun to gather in the coastal areas of Shanghai and Zhejiang, and the army has concentrated a group of staff officers to Taiwan Island. In the tropical rain forest there, research and experimentation of warfare in the tropics were carried out.

The Japanese Cabinet estimates that it will take about a year to complete all the preparations. It takes a lot of effort to stock up the military supplies needed for this battle, plus the mobilization of troops, supplementation of soldiers, adaptive tactical training in line with the local environment, joint combat drills in the army and navy, etc. , Lin Lin always came down, the current preparation time is actually very rushed.

The problem is that most of Japan’s current plans are based on the background of Germany’s overall preference for Japan’s strategy. Japan hopes that after the war, Germany will contain hostile forces in Europe and America for Japan.

If it loses the support of Germany, these actions by Japan are tantamount to challenging the entire Western white world. Even the craziest Japanese staff would dare not make such a decision.

So every move of Germany has affected Japan's subsequent national strategy. Japanese military and political officials could not help being flustered about Germany's sudden mission to China.

Germany is obviously not following the path that Japan originally expected. The German head of state seems to have suddenly become interested in Asia. This is really not happy news for Japan. Germany is extending its tentacles to the Asian colonies of European countries. Japanese intelligence agencies have found traces of German armed forces all over Asia. These signs can't help but make Japan have some doubts about Germany's attitude.

Is Germany ready to be an enemy of Japan? In theory, this should not be the case. Japan and Germany have always maintained a close and good relationship. Apart from the recent conflicts caused by accidents, there has never been a red face before. Countless Japanese army officers have gone to Germany to study military affairs. German heroes and heroes are also worshiped by Japanese soldiers. The Japanese regard Germany as a good teacher and helpful friend far away in a foreign land. This is the consistent mind of the people throughout the country.

Is Germany going to abandon Japan? This problem flashed in many people's minds, and thinking about the consequences carefully made people shudder. Germany has controlled most of Europe, and France and Britain have become allies with it. Once Germany turns to be an enemy of Japan, Japan will definitely not face a single power, but an entire European coalition.

The Japanese navy can guarantee to keep its opponents out of Asia in a short period of time, but no one can say how long this situation can last. Don't forget that Japan still has two powerful enemies, staring at this small island nation at both ends of the Pacific Ocean.

Although the Soviet Union in the North intends to reconcile with Japan, the Japanese are well aware of the conduct of the Russian nation and absolutely cannot be trusted. They must always be vigilant against this behemoth. The army has long been aware of it, no matter what happens, North Korea The border defense with Manchuria cannot be relaxed at all times.

Another powerful enemy is the United States on the other side of the ocean. Japan has long seen the true face of this free country. While talking about the declaration of opposition to war, it has continuously delivered Japan’s urgently needed strategic materials. In the hands of Japan, and the results and resources captured by Japanese soldiers in China, at least 30% of them fell into the pockets of the greedy American chaebols.

There is no justice in this world of the weak and the strong. Capitalists and chaebols only have eternal interests in their eyes. If they can obtain sufficient profits, they can even trade with demons, even if they need to sell their own souls.

Many people in Japan hold the idea that almost all powerful countries in Western history have relied on war and plunder to rise rapidly. Japan is only advancing along the usual path of Western powers. Now you ferocious imperialists have taken off their **** coats, pretended to be a gentleman's face, and began to accuse Japan of launching a war of aggression, without thinking that what Japan is doing is actually what they did in the past.

This kind of remarks is very concealed, and it is very marketable in some people with simple thinking. It seems reasonable, but it is actually playing a trick of secretly changing concepts to justify the war crimes committed. . To put it bluntly, a small bandit was suppressed by a group of big bandits, and the Japanese even felt wronged.

The U.S.'s attitude towards the Sino-Japanese War has been vacillating, which has a lot to do with its domestic political struggle. Roosevelt’s New Deal did not bring about much improvement in the U.S. economy. The domestic isolationist ideology once dominated. Status, Americans believe that anything that happens outside of the country has nothing to do with the United States, and refuse to intervene in any foreign conflicts. In their view, the most important thing at the moment is to reorganize the country’s economy. Business.

The United States does not actually involve much interest in China. He entered the Chinese market too late. It is not as deep-rooted as the old imperialists. That's why he has been clamoring about the open door to share the benefits. In fact, he is jealous of the majority of the Chinese market. They are all taken up by other European powers.

American capital has been cruising on the edge of the interest circle in the Republic of China, and has not established much real economy on this land. Most of the time, it only does some raw material import and export trade in the cracks between Britain and France. Look at the American chaebols. In the coming years, China has not many interests worthy of their attention.

From the opening of China’s door to 1940, the total US investment in China was only 110 million U.S. dollars, while his investment in Japan during the same period exceeded 170 million U.S. dollars. The independent market of China and Japan, which was divided by the capital of the great powers, is more popular with American capital.

The more important point is that the United States does not have much interest in developing the economically backward Far East market. They only regard this as the source of production materials. At this time, the bulk of the US trade is business with Europe. Fifty percent of U.S. exports are sold to European countries. Compared to the Asian market, which only accounts for 12 percent of foreign trade exports, European business interests are more important to Americans. This is also history. One of the main reasons why the U.S. will choose Europe first, then Asia strategy.

Now, Japan’s strong rise in Asia has aroused the vigilance of US officials. The country’s industrialization is getting higher and higher, and its exported products have begun to seize the share that originally belonged to the United States. The dominance of the Chinese market has seriously violated In the interests of American businessmen, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is a piece of meat, coupled with the superiority of the white race, being squeezed out of the market by a group of Asian yellows, this really makes them psychologically unacceptable.

The attitude of the United States towards Japan is rapidly becoming colder. One is that the United States has discovered that Japan’s oil and water have almost been squeezed out. The wartime economy has severely damaged normal business activities. The economy has shown signs of decline. The United States has found its own It has been difficult for products to enter the Japanese market. Japan was originally the largest source of raw silk in the United States, and its exports accounted for more than 90% of the total raw silk imported by the United States. However, as the war continued, the export volume of Japanese textile raw materials began to decline rapidly, and American producers had to start looking for other raw materials. Source, Japan no longer appears to be that important to the United States.

Another reason is that because of the end of the European war, the threat of the United States in the Atlantic direction is increasing day by day. The US government is considering shifting the country's defense center to the east coast. The corresponding defense force on the west coast is bound to be weakened in a short time. Therefore, in order to maintain the national security of the United States in the Pacific, the United States believes that it must strike Japan in advance, and under the circumstances that the current situation can still be controlled, the arrogance of Japan will be eliminated.

This island nation currently owns the second largest navy in the world, and has always used the U.S. Navy as the ultimate imaginary enemy. Once the U.S. Asia-Pacific defense is declining, if he takes some small actions, it will definitely be against the U.S. National security poses a serious threat.

At this time, the Americans are very fortunate that the Japanese Empire has a weakness that cannot be hidden, that is, this small island has poor resources, and 90% of the raw materials and energy must be imported from abroad. With the intelligence currently available to the Americans, most of the country's strategic reserves have been consumed, and now it is only necessary to cut off its source of resources, not afraid that it will refuse to obey. Because if there is no fuel, no matter how powerful the giant ship is, it is just a piece of scrap iron floating on the sea.

The current international situation facing Japan is already very severe. If the United States begins to exert pressure on Japan, if Germany is to change its diplomatic attitude towards Japan, this will be a completely unbearable impact on Japan. The Japanese will always They have not forgotten the humiliation that the Three Kingdoms interfered in and returned the Jiaodong Peninsula back then. Could it be that this scene will now reappear before them?

The Japanese cabinet expects Oshima Hiroshi's trip to learn from the Germans the true intentions of the other party. At this time, even if it is just a verbal guarantee from the head of the independent state, it can restore peace to the panic in the country.

Even if the independent country maintains friendship and harmony with Japan for the time being, it only needs to last a year or a half to give Japan a chance to breathe, and wait until the empire has accumulated enough strength to win the South Asian resource producing area in one fell swoop After obtaining stable war resources, winning the China War will no longer be a problem. At that time, the Great Japanese Empire, which sits on the whole of Asia, will not fear the threat of any enemy, even if the opponent is an invincible country.

"Germany will not change the neutrality policy it held during the Sino-Japanese War~IndoMTL.com~This is something that your country does not have to worry about. If Germany has any policy changes, you will definitely notify your country in advance." Xu Jun answered with a smile.

"I believe that the Japanese Cabinet and His Majesty the Emperor will be very happy to hear this news. Japan will never forget its friendship with the German Empire. If possible, our country hopes to invite Marshal Blumberg to complete its mission in China. We are looking forward to your visit to Japan. We are looking forward to your visit, and I guarantee that the German mission will receive the highest level of reception." Hiroshi Oshima received Xu Jun’s personal recognition and was overjoyed, but he finally remembered his mission. , Hastily proposed a diplomatic visit to the Blumberg mission.

"This may require some communication with the Marshal. I personally don’t think it’s too much of a problem. After all, Japan is very close to China. I believe Marshal Blumberg would be looking forward to a trip to Japan. If not now The affairs in Germany are so busy that I want to go to Japan to take a look in person. I heard from my subordinates who have been to your country that the scenery there is great and the food is delicious.” Xu Jun had a rare fight with the Japanese ambassador. interest.

"On behalf of the Imperial Government of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency the head of state. I will pass on the goodwill of the head of state to Japan to Japan. If he can be praised by the head of state, all Japanese people will be proud and happy. "Oshima Hiroshi stood up with an excited expression, and bowed deeply to Xu Jun.