On March 10, some changes occurred in the personnel composition of the Japanese base camp, the more eye-catching of which was that Kuniaki Oiso served as Army Chief of Staff.

Shortly after Kuniaki Oiso was appointed Army Chief of Staff, Motoya Sugiyama was appointed as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Homeland Defense.

Working with Itagaki Seishiro in the south and north, he was responsible for the defense of the homeland.

The appointment of Kuniaki Oiso was directly issued by the emperor, which made Tojo Hideki feel a huge threat.

On the evening of March 12, Tojo summoned Itagaki Seishiro and Yamamoto Isoroku to discuss the domestic political situation and defense issues on all fronts abroad.

Hideki Tojo spoke first, and he said solemnly:

"You two, we are the mainstay of the Japanese Empire. We must unite as one and use all our strength to protect the emperor and the river people!"

Itagaki Seishiro and Yamamoto Isoroku nodded at the same time. They did not shout long live the emperor like ordinary soldiers.

Tojo Hideki once again emphasized the importance of the cabinet and the established strategies and tactics formulated by the cabinet.

Yamamoto Isoroku and Sakagaki Seishiro are both veterans in the political arena. They knew Tojo Hideki's intentions very well, and they expressed their loyalty at the same time.

The words are consistent, but no one knows what he thinks in his heart.

Tojo Hideki was greatly relieved, and his mood seemed to have improved a lot, and he actually started talking about military issues.

"Judging from the intelligence currently available, China is likely to cooperate with the Allied forces on the southern front to attack Southeast Asia."

"Although it is difficult to transport various resources in Southeast Asia to the mainland of the empire, we cannot give up on the Indochina Peninsula. We must use the favorable terrain of the peninsula to contain as many Chinese troops as possible."

"Only by letting them get stuck in the quagmire of war in the rain forests of Indochina and letting them feel the determination of the imperial soldiers to fight to the end will Chinese talents not easily land on the mainland of the empire and buy time for future development!"

Itagaki Seishiro agreed very much with Tojo Hideki’s words. He said:

"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, is right. We have at least 300,000 servants in Indochina. They are familiar with the local terrain and will be a great help to the imperial army!"

"I believe that as long as the deployment is proper, there will be no problem if we stick to it for one or two years."

Yamamoto Isoroku continued:

"The navy cannot provide support to the army on the Indochina Peninsula. China's super aircraft carrier battle group has controlled the East China Sea and the South China Sea. The navy's main target is the U.S. Pacific Fleet."

"The sure-kill tactic has a certain effect. As long as we are not facing a super aircraft carrier battle group, the Imperial Warriors will definitely be able to bring this tactic to its fullest!"

Tojo Hideki was very satisfied with what the two said. He spoke in a deep voice with a slightly helpless expression.

"The newly appointed Army Chief of Staff seems unwilling to resist to the end!"

He was talking about Kuniaki Koiso.

There were some changes in the expressions of Yamamoto Isoroku and Itagaki Seishiro.

Koiso Kuniaki has publicly stated his idea, which is to use war to promote peace, to negotiate while fighting, and to actively attract the enemy to the negotiating table without accepting the Allied announcement on Japan, and to end it through negotiation.

war.

This can preserve Japan's sovereignty and reduce civilian casualties as much as possible.

But it also means that Japan has to admit its incompetence and admit defeat.

This is incompatible with the crazy gene flowing in the body of the Yamato nation.

Tojo Hideki and others did not believe that the Allies would accept negotiations, but things were not absolute.

They also knew that the countries within the Allied Forces were not as united as they appeared on the surface, and political struggles were very common.

Koiso Kuni was trying to seize the entanglements of interests within the Allied forces and gain the opportunity to end the war peacefully at the least possible cost.

Tojo Hideki's people are war madmen, and they will never accept such a result.

Once the peace talks, Japan will change from a vicious wolf to a docile lamb.

For the Yamato nation adrift in chaos, such changes are fatal.

They can accept their enemies calling them beasts and being unconscionable, but they can never turn into docile lambs and praise peace and benevolence from now on.

In that case, the Yamato nation will be forever imprisoned on a barren, desolate and troubled island, and will never have the opportunity to leave the inferior island, advance into the Central Plains, and become rich and powerful.

This is the fundamental reason why they launched the war, and the reason why they will never surrender until they are destroyed.

It is also the reason why Tojo Hideki and others and Koiso Kuniaki cannot pee in the same pot.

The three of them fell silent at the same time. After a long time, Tojo Hideki took the initiative and said:

"Your Majesty may not trust us anymore, or maybe he wants to put pressure on us. In short, in this struggle, Your Majesty will not take sides."

"Whoever can protect the Japanese Empire will be able to gain His Majesty's trust!"

The three of them saluted in the direction of the palace at the same time. After finishing, Yamamoto Isoroku said:

"I will leave Tokyo in two days and command the fleet to attack the United States to win a major victory. This will convince His Majesty that the Empire of Japan still has the ability to continue fighting. Don't be deceived by villains."

Tojo Hideki and Itagaki Seishiro looked over at the same time, both of them had happy expressions on their faces. The former hesitated for a moment and then said worriedly:

"Yamamoto-kun, you are the backbone of the navy. You are responsible for the future and destiny of the country. You must not be easily involved in danger."

"China's ability to decipher codes is very powerful, and we must prevent our whereabouts from being leaked. If it is not necessary, I suggest that you stay in Tokyo and command remotely."

Yamamoto Isoroku looked at the two people with concerned faces and said in a relaxed tone:

"Don't worry, I will be extremely cautious and use the radio as little as possible to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of it."

"There have been some fluctuations in the morale of the United Fleet. I must personally take charge of it in order to achieve victory."

After hearing this, Tojo Hideki and Itagaki Seishiro no longer tried to persuade him, but just asked Yamamoto Isoroku to be more careful.

………

While this three-person team of Hideki Tojo was "worrying" about the country, Kuniaki Oiso, who had just been re-employed, and his old classmate Moto Sugiyama were also having secret conversations.

Koiso Kuniaki knew the emperor's intentions very well, but he didn't care about it.

He truly cares about the country and the nation without any personal gain.

Stand on the moral high ground and give your actions the title of selflessness.

Sugiyama Moto doesn't completely agree with his old classmate's ideas, but he can't help himself at the moment.

As the former commander-in-chief of the North China Front, Sugiyama Gen was well aware of Jiangdong's power.

It was precisely because of Jiang Dong that he worked as an education director for more than two years and lived in confusion.

With the support of his old classmates, he returned to an important military position. On the one hand, Sugiyama Gen wanted to show off his talents and avenge his shame, but on the other hand, he was worried that he would fail again and fall into a situation of no return.
Chapter completed!