"Economic blockade." Hirohito frowned and said, "Will it be effective? According to intelligence, Dameishan already has industrial facilities such as power plants, coal chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, steel plants, and arsenals, as well as coal mines and iron ores. It’s almost a complete small-scale industrial manufacturing base. Will the blockade be effective?”
"Of course it works." Tojo Hideki said, "Although Dameishan has built a series of modern factories, it is still far from being able to form its own industrial system. Let alone other things, it cannot be used alone in various industrial equipment. Dameishan cannot manufacture one of the indispensable consumables, motors, on its own. If we can implement an effective blockade and ensure that no motor flows into Dameishan, all factories in Dameishan will have to stop within half a year at most. "
After a pause, Tojo Hideki continued: "This is just a motor. In addition to the motor, there are also cables, lathe tools, grinding wheels, drill bits, etc. None of these consumables can be produced by Dameishan itself." Production, if the blockade can work, Dameishan's industrial manufacturing capacity will soon be exhausted."
"Sodex." Hirohito could only nod in agreement, because he suddenly found that he had no way to refute.
Kanin Gong Zaijin said: "Your Majesty, the reason why this mopping up of Dameishan was a disastrous failure is that Kawabe Shozo's improper command is certainly to blame, but Nishio Juzo's connivance is also a reason that cannot be ignored. Therefore, Nishio Shouzou is no longer suitable to serve as the commander of the Central China Dispatch Army, and the veteran suggested that he be transferred back to the country to serve."
"Okay." Hirohito nodded and said, "Then transfer him back to China as the director of education."
"Hai." Xianyuan Gong Zairen nodded solemnly, and then said, "So, regarding the successor to the commander of the Central China Condemnation Army, what does Your Majesty think of Nian Yan?"
Hirohito pondered and said, "Uncle Nian Yan?"
Xianyuan Gong Zairen said: "Although Nianyan was frivolous when he was in France, and even after returning to China, he was disengaged and found it difficult to do anything. However, after experiencing the fiasco of the first raid on Dameishan, he became much calmer, especially in the Battle of Wuhan. In the battle, the Imperial Army’s final victory was inseparable from the bold penetration of Nian Yan’s Second Army.”
Terauchi Juichi and Tojo Hideki also echoed the sentiments. On the one hand, Higashinomiya Nikihiko has indeed made great progress recently. If Nishio Juzo is dismissed at this time, there will indeed be no more suitable successor than Higashinonomiya Nikihiko. , On the other hand, Dongjiuer Palace Nianyan is a descendant of the royal family. Why should they stop this kind of sedan chair being carried by everyone
Seeing that the three army officials agreed, Hirohito nodded and said: "Okay, then we will appoint Emperor Nianyan as the next commander of the Central China Dispatch Army. However, after Emperor Nianyan leaves office, the Second Army stationed in Wuhan will If there is a vacancy in the commander-in-chief election, who should be chosen? Imperial uncle, Terauchi-san and Tojo-san, do you have suitable candidates?"
Temple Shou turned his head and glanced at Kanin Gong Zaijin. Seeing that the latter had no intention of speaking, he stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, Itagaki-san has recovered from his injury. I believe that Itagaki-san has been appointed as the commander of the Second Army, which is well received by the public."
"Yoshi." Hirohito nodded and said, "That's Itagaki."
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Since Seishiro Itagaki was injured in the Battle of Jiujiang, he was immediately sent to the Naval Hospital in Shanghai for treatment, and then stayed in Shanghai to recuperate.
To this day, Itagaki Seishiro's injuries have long since recovered, but at this time the Eleventh Army has already been demobilized, and as the commander of the Eleventh Army, Itagaki Seishiro has not yet received a new appointment at the base camp. order, so he could only stay idle at the Naval Hospital in Shanghai.
Just yesterday, Higashikanomiya Nikihiko happened to go to Shanghai to participate in an event on Sino-Japanese friendship. Higashikanomiya Nikihiko is both a descendant of the Japanese royal family and a senior general, so he came to attend such an event as a special guest. The specific time of the event was determined to be tomorrow morning. He had nothing to do, so Higashikaru Miyazakihiko came to the Naval Hospital to visit Itagaki Seishiro.
The senior cadre ward where Itagaki Seishiro lived not only had a bedroom, a study room, but even a small living room.
Itagaki Seishiro had long heard about the beauty and tea ceremony of Higashino Palace Nurihiko. He was in a hurry and couldn't get the beauty, but it was not difficult to get some tea because the director of the Naval Hospital happened to be from his hometown and he especially liked the tea ceremony. , At that time, Itagaki Seishiro borrowed a tea set from the dean of his hometown, plus a few taels of West Lake Longjing tea.
Itagaki Seishiro was a pure martial artist, and he didn't know much about tea ceremony. He would inevitably get busy when making tea.
Higashikata Nurihiko smiled slightly, and then took the initiative to say: "Itagaki-san, I'll do it."
Itan Seishiro smiled in surprise, and handed the tea set to Higashinonomiya Nurihiko. Higashinonomiya Nurihiko's tea ceremony skills were many times better than Itagaki Seishiro's. After a set of tea art process, it was like flowing clouds and flowing water, but It was an incomparable enjoyment to watch, and Itagaki Seishiro was almost dumbfounded.
"More questions." Dongjiu Ergong Nianyan poured the tea and made a sign of invitation with his hands solemnly.
Itagaki Seishiro picked up a small cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp. There was really no taste at all.
Dong Jiure Gong Nianyan took a sip and tasted it for a long time before he sincerely praised it and said: "Good tea. This is the best West Lake Longjing I have ever tasted. If I guessed correctly, this should be the West Lake Lion Tea." The tribute Longjing produced by the eighteen old tea trees in front of Hu Gong Temple at the foot of Fengshan Mountain, I have heard of its name for a long time, but this is the first time I taste it."
Seeing Higashikanomiya Nurihiko sitting across from him and appreciating the tea ceremony, Itagaki Seishiro suddenly felt a little ashamed of himself.
At that moment, Itagaki Seishiro said sincerely: "His Highness is knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of Chinese tea culture. I admire him deeply."
"Itagaki Sang is serious. The Chinese tea culture has a long history and is profound. I have only dabbled in it a little. How can I be so bold as to say that I have deep research." Higashikawa Miyazaki waved his hand after hearing this. It has to be said that this little devil has been here since After the failure of the first sweep of Dameishan, it was like a new person. Not only did he become stable, but he also became extremely humble. However, this kind of Dongjiu Nigong Nianyan is really scary, isn't he
Such a humble and knowledgeable Higashikaru Miyahihiko made Itagaki Seishiro feel even more ashamed.
Fortunately, Higashikata Nurihiko did not show off the tea ceremony anymore, but turned the topic back to the military.
Higashikata Nurihiko said: "Itagaki-san, the second raid on Damei Mountain has failed, and it still failed miserably. You must have heard the news, right?"
"Hai." Itagaki Seishiro paused, "I just heard about the humble post."
Higashikanomiya Nurihiko said: "I don't know, what is Itagaki-san's opinion on this?"
"This..." Itagaki Seishiro hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head and said, "I don't know the specific situation, so it's really hard to make a rash judgment."
Higashikanomiya Nurihiko said: "Itagaki-san is too humble."
Itagaki Seishiro just smiled, but did not deny it.
In fact, itagaki Seishiro was indeed much more humble than when he had just arrived as the commander of the Eleventh Army. You must know that when he first arrived, Itagaki Seishiro was really careless and did not take anyone seriously. Here, as for Xu Rui, he was not at ease with him. It was not until after repeated defeats that Itagaki Seishiro finally began to face up to Xu Rui's ability. During the period of recuperation, Itagaki Seishiro went over his experience with Xu Rui from the beginning. Only then did I realize that his defeat was not unjust.
Higashikata Nurihiko added: "Itagaki-san, you don't have to be too formal. We are just friends chatting together, so if you have anything to say, you don't have to worry about anything."
After Higashikanomiya Nurihiko said this, Itagaki Seishiro stopped holding it. If he continued to carry it, he would not be giving face to Higashinogumiya Nurihiko, a member of the royal family. Japan is an imperial country. , and the royal family has great power, so no one can offend the royal family, especially the royal children who hold real power like Higashikata Niguhiko.
Itagaki Seishiro said: "Your Highness, I think that the defeat of Masami Kawabe is too worrying. He is too eager to prove himself."
"Sodais, Itagaki-san's opinions coincide with mine." Higashikanomiya Nurihiko nodded, and then said, "Next, what is Itagaki-san's advice on how to deal with it?"
Itagaki Seishiro said: "It's not about having high opinions, just a few superficial opinions."
Higashikata Nurihiko poured a small cup of tea for Itagaki Seishiro and asked, "I'd like to hear it."
Itagaki Seishiro said: "Now that the Dameishan Rebellion has matured, small-scale raids are no longer enough to eliminate it. However, due to limited financial resources, the empire may not be able to organize a large-scale offensive in a short time. Therefore, in the end, The effective strategy is still the cage policy promoted by Tada-san in North China."
"Cage policy?" Dongjiu'er Palace Nianyan said, "Is it a military blockade?"
"It's not just a military blockade." Itagaki Seishiro shook his head and said, "It's also an economic blockade, as well as a political blockade."
Dongjiu Nigong Nianyan frowned and said: "I can still understand the military blockade and economic blockade, but the cage policy can also implement a political blockade on the enemy, but people did not expect it. Is this really possible?"
"It is indeed possible." Itagaki Seishiro nodded and said, "If the cage policy is implemented effectively, it can indeed isolate and suppress the enemy politically. For example, we used the cage policy to divide the entire Central China region into small pieces. , and then carry out strict monitoring. Once people in a certain area are found to have contact with the Dameishan Revolutionary Group, they will be punished immediately. In this way, over time, the people in central China will begin to hate the Dameishan Revolutionary Group, because the Dameishan Revolutionary Group only It can bring them death and pain, and in this way, the Dameishan Regiment will be politically isolated and blocked!"
"Sodesnai." Higashikanomiya Nagihiko suddenly realized, "If you put it this way, a political blockade can really be achieved."
As soon as he finished speaking, the adjutant of Nian Yan of Dong Jiu'er Palace suddenly walked in quickly, paused and said: "Your Highness, there is an urgent call from the base camp!" (To be continued.)