Chapter 2484 Japanese Little Tricks 3

This guy is also a fierce man. He was the king of spies in Japan during the Meiji period. He played a very important role on the secret front in the Russo-Japanese War. Interested readers can find out.

"General Akashi? If I remember correctly, he should be in Tokyo now, preparing to report on his duties?" asked Saionji Gongwang.

"That's right, he will return to the Philippines in two weeks." Kato Takaaki said on the side.

"Very well, I think we need to discuss certain matters with the general. You can go and make arrangements." Saionji Komō said to Kato Takaaki. However, Saionji Temple's public attitude made Yamamoto Gonbei feel very uncomfortable. This is not just because an Army person is taken seriously, but also because he is worried that the future Governor of Kalimantan will also be a person born in the Japanese Army, right? Could it be that the Army has taken away all the benefits that the Navy has spent so much effort to obtain?

"This guy is in poor health and won't live for a few more years." The words of Hayao Shimamura next to him made Yamamoto Gonbei feel a little relaxed and somewhat satisfied. Shimamura Hayao's words are not wrong. The once all-powerful Akashi Genjiro has also reached his twilight years. Historically, this guy died in 1919... It really hasn't been a few years.

However, Yamamoto Gonbei must also admit that if the British are allowed to build a bridge and then hold the Russians' heads to make Russia accept Japan's conditions, then it is indeed a very good choice for Japan and avoids a protracted incident on the northern front. In the war, a considerable part of the force can be allocated to support the Pacific direction. Moreover, the Japanese can also take the opportunity to dispose of some of their outdated weapons and equipment.

As for how the Germans will react? For example, after seeing that after Japan and Russia reached a temporary agreement, no large-scale war broke out, would the Germans be unhappy? Unhappiness is one aspect, but I guess, maybe, there probably won't be much of a reaction, right? After all, the Germans' goal was achieved and Russia became a landlocked country. As for Russia and Japan living in peace in the future? Well, this can only be said to be a dream. The Russians' obsession with ports and territories in the Far East is unimaginable to the Japanese. Therefore, even if there is a relatively mature plan, Saionji Temple can only guarantee a 10-year period of peace between the two countries!

So Saionji probably thought about it, as long as Russia loses its Far Eastern ports and the eastern section of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and as long as Russia and Japan do not come together, then the German strategic goals will be achieved, so even though they will be unhappy, Or if you use some tricks, it won't go too far, and Japan is freed from the two-front war situation. This seems to be a good result?

"Of course, it is better not to let down the vigilance of the temple cabinet. After all, the Russians will only consider surrendering if they hurt the Russians. Therefore, the army still has to consider fighting a few tough battles." Xiyuanji Gongwang said.

The meeting has reached this point, and Japan has already had a rough response to the future situation. Regarding the issue of the Russians on the northern front, Japanese high-level officials are prepared to follow Akashi Genjiro's method and contact the British first.

Then see if we can temporarily reach an agreement with the Russians. Regarding the issue in the Pacific Theater, the Japanese Navy is trying to delay it as much as possible while preserving its strength.

Regarding the issue of dealing with the Germans, on the one hand, Russia's seaport in the Far East must be blocked, because the Japanese cannot give up the benefits they have already obtained. There is no way that many people will die of greed, and so will the country. At the same time, the Japanese cannot Dare, after all, if the north really gives up and Germany pursues it fiercely on the Pacific battlefield and insists on taking back all the territories occupied by Japan from the Dutch East Indies, then Japan will have no choice. After all, Americans have this idea, and if Germany also has this idea, then 99% of them can do it!

As for what the Germans did, didn't they overly weaken Japan's strength and objectively reduce Japan's containment of the United States? How to say this question? Sometimes, people or countries have to be a little more reckless. If you don't listen to me, if I lose some benefits, you will lose even more! Anyway, Germany doesn’t have much interest in the Far East. As for Japan? It's up to you!

On the other hand, the post-war reparations demanded by the Germans are also very uncomfortable for the Japanese, because this amount will definitely make Japan feel very painful! At least more than 800 million pounds! After taking into account the upcoming expenses on the battlefield and the inevitable overspending of the war budget, Saionji Temple's Gongwang feels overwhelmed!

What? Do you want to waste this compensation? Do you know what 800 million pounds is? This is equivalent to 8 billion yen, 16 billion marks! The value of so much money has given the Germans enough reason to kill Japan! When the knife is actually put on the neck of the Japanese, it will not be 800 million pounds!

Either give money or die. This multiple-choice question is actually not difficult for Japan to make a choice. Really... After all, the German Empire's sabers were sharpened very quickly!

"Are you satisfied with the outcome of this meeting?" After the representatives of the navy and army left, Kato Takaaki said to Saionji Komō.

"It's not bad, at least we have temporarily solved the conflict between the navy and the army. At the same time, we have made deployments in the Pacific direction. Akashi Genjiro's suggestion is very good, and it also eases our pressure on the northern line." Saionji said.

"So do we still need to continue to contact Germany now?" Kato Gaoming asked. After all, judging from the current timetable, the Pacific War has entered a countdown!

"Maintain moderate unofficial contact, but don't make too many demands. In this era, it all depends on who has the bigger fist. We must at least gain some advantages on the battlefield before discussing other matters." Xiyuanji Gongwang said.

Three days later, Yamamoto Gonbei left Japan for the Philippines. A week later, the Japanese combined fleet stationed in the Philippines weighed anchor and headed for Kalimantan. As the Su Xiong fleet arrived on the west coast of the United States and headed for Pearl Harbor, Japan The fleet also began to move from Kalimantan Island to the Joint Fleet Anchorage in Guinea in batches. On the same day, the last batch of air fleets allocated by the army took ships to Guinea Island. On the way, the Japanese Navy discovered that an unknown submarine was trying to track the fleet. , but was subsequently dispersed by destroyers. For a time, the entire Western Pacific region was covered with war clouds. Both sides have entered the final stage of war preparations!

As the Su Xiong fleet arrived at Pearl Harbor, the Americans finally completed their final preparations before the war! Less than two weeks after the Su Xiong fleet arrived at Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government officially declared war on Japan. Less than a year after the end of World War I, the rumble of artillery resounded across the ocean again. !

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