Chapter 216 How to deal with this time? (Third update!)  Not to mention the reactions among the Allied countries, the first ones to bear the brunt were those countries in the colonies. The first and most confused person should be Alberts. He had previously promised to buy weapons in a month. And he still remembered his disdainful expression when he mocked Cun Yunsheng.  The British Empire was invincible. As a result, the Royal Mediterranean Fleet was killed by the combined fleet of the four navies, and he now looked at a loss.  When did the invincible British Empire collapse like this? Why?  He couldn't understand at all, why did this happen?  Unfortunately, no one could give him an answer.

“Alberts, what do you think we should do now?” King Pahlavi of Persia frowned and asked Alberts in front of him. Pahlavi naturally knew all about what Alberts brought back.  He did not expect that a small colonel would actually talk wildly about selling weapons to them. You must know that there were troops from several countries stationed in Persia at this time.  In addition to the British and Soviet Union, there are also the US troops who have just arrived.  Do you think he wants to? No!  He didn't want to at all.  His throne originally belonged to his father, but after the invasion of Britain and the Soviet Union, he forced his father to cede it to him.  The purpose is to control the whole of Persia. Now that the British army's strength has been damaged, Pahlavi naturally has some careful thoughts. Who doesn’t want to be able to truly control their own country?  After all, no one wants to be a puppet. Even Pahlavi was no exception. Originally, he looked down on the so-called Sichuan Army, but unexpectedly the other party actually guessed that something was wrong with the Mediterranean Fleet.   Meaning that this area will undergo earth-shaking changes. If they can contact the German army, they may really be able to use the strength of the German army to drive away the troops of the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union. After being severely beaten by the Soviet army, Pahlavi discovered that the combat effectiveness of their troops was really poor. "Your Majesty the King, I think what the other party said is reasonable. We can actually use this opportunity to drive away the American, British and Soviet garrison." Alberts said.

 In fact, Persia did dream of an empire at the beginning. However, after the Soviet troops pressed into the territory, all their illusions were instantly shattered.  Compared with the German army’s oil demands, the demands of Britain and the Soviet Union were really difficult to accept. That really makes me want to swallow them all, including their bones.  So Pahlavi later introduced the US military with the purpose of using the US military to fight against the British and Soviets.  But the effect was average. Now that the Sichuan Legion offered to sell weapons, his heart became hot again. If we can really arm more than ten divisions, then there is still hope. 　　Before, the weapons were not as good as others, but now after changing to beautiful weapons and equipment, I will definitely be able to win. "Well, you are right. Then you will contact the Sichuan Army specifically to purchase the weapons we need. Remember, it must be done in secret and must not be known to Ying and Su. Otherwise, we will definitely be doomed." Pahlavi He sighed helplessly.  Persia is preparing to secretly accumulate strength and then prepare to resist.  Indigenous riots broke out directly in some colonies. For them, this was an excellent opportunity. If they missed this village, they would not have this store.  For a time, the entire British colonies in the world were more or less affected. The most confused person should be Yamamoto Isoroku. He did not expect that this guy Nagumo Chuichi really accomplished such a feat.   Simply not weaker than. No!  Even stronger than Pearl Harbor!  After all, their results at Pearl Harbor were not that exaggerated.  At least forty or fifty warships were sunk this time.  It can be said to have severely damaged the Royal Fleet. "Yoshi, Nagumo-kun has done a good job, we should also learn from him." Yamamoto Isoroku said excitedly after reading the telegram.  The morale of the Japanese navy, which was originally low, slowly began to rise.  In any case, this can be considered a big victory. "Have you not found the main force of the rice beasts yet?" Although the intelligence was obtained, out of caution, Yamamoto Isoroku still sent out many reconnaissance planes for investigation. “According to the intelligence you provided, it is roughly within this range, and it is expected to be found within two days at most.” The combat staff immediately said.  After all, in the vast sea, battleships move around. Even if they have a general range, they still need to conduct reconnaissance to determine where the other party is.  This time, the Japanese navy could no longer afford to lose. If you lose this, it will be completely over.  Can declare an early end to the war.

 At the same time, he was also waiting for the arrival of new battleships during this time.  That is the battleship Yamato. 　　For this battleship, Yamamoto Isoroku had high hopes.  The battleship Yamato is equipped with three triple-mounted Type 94 45-caliber 460 mm naval guns. This thing can definitely destroy any warship with one shot.  Even the most powerful battleships can be destroyed.  So this is Yamamoto Isoroku’s trump card.  Although the role of aircraft carriers is becoming more and more obvious.  But the status of battleships cannot be ignored. As long as they are performed well, battleships can still change the outcome of naval battles.  More importantly, he only has two aircraft carriers in hand. If he doesn’t rely on battleships, what can he rely on? “Map the location of the Miju battleship as soon as possible. We don’t have much time left. We can’t let the Third Fleet steal our limelight.” Yamamoto Isoroku said.  “Hai.” On the other side, at the Japanese base camp, Army Deputy Chief Hyōtaro Kimura looked at the telegram in his hand with a look of shock. This time the navy actually got angry.  Even destroyed the British Empire's port in Alexandria.  And also sunk dozens of warships.  The battleships and aircraft carriers dried up and sank.  No wonder the people at the Admiralty are going crazy.  Looking at the War Department, the situation is much bleaker. The main reason is that there are all kinds of funeral news coming from various places.  Either they were attacked by the indigenous people or by the guerrillas, and suffered heavy losses. It wasn't until he saw the telegram from Shozo Kawabe that Hyōtaro Kimura suddenly found hope that the Army could rise.  That is Tianzhu. According to the telegram from Hebian Zhengzo, Tianzhu is rich in resources and has supporting industrial facilities. Even arsenals and oil are available.  Completely much better than China.  Hence, what Hebian Zhengsan said is to increase troops.  Just where to increase the troops?

Those new recruits are of no use at all.  So, you have to be a veteran. But what the army lacks most now is veterans.  Where are there so many veterans? After reading Kawabe Shozo’s proposal, Kimura Hyoutarou fell silent.  Diplom veterans from China and equip them with new soldiers.   It is entirely possible to form a new division and send it to Tianzhu.  Even to make the task of transporting troops easy and reliable.  Hebian Zhengzo suggested that they could take full responsibility for oil.  The implication behind the words is that the current Fifteenth Army has money.  After reading the telegram, Kimura Hyōtaro began to think about the gains and losses. I have to say that this thousand-word analysis report by Kawabe Shozo really played a big role. Especially after the British army lost the Suez Canal, he increasingly felt that marching westward to Tianzhu was the right choice. As long as they control the Suez Canal and then capture Tianzhu, they have great hope of changing the current decline. More importantly, Hebian Zhengzo pointed out that Tianzhu is very rich in materials, especially oil and steel, and there is no shortage at all.  After the Navy lost four heavy aircraft carriers, it formulated a new construction plan. In other words, if the Army doesn't fight for it, they will hardly be able to build tanks. After thinking for a while, Kimura Hyōtaro increasingly felt that heading west was the most correct choice. He finally decided to take this telegram and found Tojo Hideki. “So, do you agree with the westward expansion?” After reading the telegram, Tojo asked. "Hai, first of all, your Excellency, this will bring huge benefits to our army, and all we have to do is give up part of the Chinese territory. For us, it has become useless now. There is no need to waste so many veterans." Kimura Hyōtaro said. Hearing this, Tojo Hideki nodded, and then began to think about the feasibility of the plan. "What is the maximum number of troops that can be mobilized?" After a long time, Tojo Hideki asked. "If we give up some places, it will not be a problem to mobilize 200,000 elite veterans." Hyoutarou Kimura had already done the work before he arrived and gave an immediate reply.  Two hundred thousand elite veterans?  Coupled with 200,000 new soldiers, that is a legion of 400,000.  It is no longer weaker than the Kwantung Army.  Thinking of this, Tojo Hideki said. “We can only give them 60,000 people and three B divisions. The remaining troops should be sent to the Pacific islands, wherever they are needed for defense.” Hearing that there were only 60,000 people, Kimura Hyōtaro was a little disappointed. However, including the more than 60,000 people in the 15th Army, the total number was more than 100,000 people. Equipped with a servant army, there is absolutely no problem in occupying most of Tianzhu.

“What about the abandoned territory? What should we do?” Kimura Hyōtaro asked in confusion.  “Find a way to sell it.” Tojo Hideki glanced at it and said calmly.  The Japanese army today is too poor and needs all kinds of resources.  Otherwise, Masamibuki's jade pendants from the sky by the river may not be there, and Hideki Tojo will agree to send troops for reinforcements.  “Hai.” As a result, when the Japanese army here had just deployed troops to prepare for reinforcements in Tianzhu, Stilwell received the news.   To be precise, it should not be Stilwell, but Admiral Wavell. Although the British Empire has suffered heavy losses recently and is in all kinds of decadence.  But after all, as a world hegemon, there should still be an intelligence network. Stilwell was also startled when he heard that the Japanese army was asking for reinforcements. He did not expect that at this time, the Japanese army would dare to reinforce. "General Stilwell, if Tianzhu is lost, then the British Empire will definitely choose to surrender. At this time, we need the help of the US military very much." Admiral Wavell said. Hearing this, Stilwell's face looked a little ugly. 　　Since I am so close to victory, why does such a mess happen? "I know, but I'm still waiting for the order from the White House. Without their order, I can't order my troops to attack." Stilwell shook his head and said. “However, we are almost unable to hold on.” Admiral Wavell wanted to say something else, but was interrupted.  “No, you can still hold on,” Stilwell continued.  “I will send reinforcements to reinforce, but the premise is that you must hold on.” The reason why Stilwell suddenly changed the subject was because he had just received a call back from the White House.  Support the British army when necessary, and make sure Tianzhu cannot be lost.  They are the jewels of the British Empire. Without them, the British Empire will definitely not be able to survive. It was this telegram that made Stilwell decide to reinforce the British army. "Great, thank you, General Stilwell." General Wavell said excitedly.  Only God knows how he spent this time. Every day when I open my eyes, something is missing here or there.  There was no good news at all and he was about to collapse.  Now that I heard that there are reinforcements, I am naturally very happy.  After Stilwell hung up the phone, the adjutant asked doubtfully.

“General Stilwell, have you made your choice?” "That's right, let the New First Army come back and continue to advance westward, and let the Sichuan Army go south instead. Give them all the equipment they need. They are needed in the Southeast Asian theater." Stilwell said.  This is also a solution that has no solution.   Nominally, he is also the Chief of Staff of the Southeast Asian Theater. But it was impossible for him not to implement this order from the White House. "Yes." The adjutant nodded, as if he was not surprised that Stilwell would choose to bring back the new army. But Zheng Dongguo, the commander of the New First Army, who received the order, was confused.  Why were they allowed to march westward to Tianzhu?  What is this going to do? "Military seat, could it be that the British army was unable to stop the Japanese army? So they sent us over to put out the fire?" Liao Yaoxiang thought for a while, scratched his head and said. "What do you think, Deputy Commander Sun?" Zheng Dongguo did not answer, but looked at Sun Liren, who was thinking deeply. Hearing this, Sun Liren thought for a while and then said. "We should be used as cannon fodder. The British army should be unable to hold on any longer. Otherwise, we will not be allowed to march westward to Tianzhu." "We all know what you said, but I want to know something different." Zheng Dongguo said with some dissatisfaction. Hearing this, Sun Liren was stunned and didn't quite understand what he meant. "Why did you pretend to be sick last time?" Zheng Dongguo didn't bother to talk in circles and said directly. Sun Liren was not surprised when he heard that he was exposed, but said with a wry smile. “It’s really not that I want to pretend to be sick, but Cun Yunsheng of the Sichuan Army Corps made me deliberately stop my action.”  “Oh? Why?” Zheng Dongguo asked puzzledly. "People who are not of my race must have different minds. The British are not good people, and the Japanese soldiers are also beasts. It is better to let them bite dogs." Sun Liren spread his hands and said what Cun Yunsheng said intact. “Is this what Cun Yunsheng said?” Zheng Dongguo squinted his eyes, wondering what he was thinking about. "Yes, he thinks that the British army has never taken us seriously from beginning to end. Instead of being used as cannon fodder, it is better to let them fight dogs. After all, it is a colony of the British army. What does it have to do with us?" Sun Liren said helplessly. “So, do you plan to continue delaying this time?” Zheng Dongguo did not answer immediately, but asked with a half-smile. "I don't know." Sun Liren really didn't know what to do this time.  Because the losses of the British army were too great, if it continued, Tianzhu would definitely be occupied by the Japanese army.  The situation will become out of control by then. I was sleepy and finished writing this with half-closed eyes!

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