Chapter 886: Friendship Theory
“The Japanese Empire’s locust army won a great victory at the Halaha River!”
"In the face of repeated provocations from the Mongolian troops in the Halaha River, Lieutenant General Michutaro Komatsubara, commander of the 23rd Division of the Kwantung Army, decisively ordered the 64th Regiment to attack. Under the command of Colonel Takemitsu of Nagayama Prefecture, the Empire The Locust Army killed two thousand enemies, including a puppet Mongolian army division commander, and killed, wounded, and captured more than 700 unidentified armed elements."
“Onboard!”
‘Kentaro Miyazaki’, Yuichi Ohta, and Junji Ono stood up excitedly, raised their arms and cheered ‘onboard’.
Kawada Atsuto was also happy and kissed the geisha next to him and laughed.
Sakamoto Yoshino’s eyes widened, “Gentlemen, where is the Halaha River?”
“Empire Manchuria.”
“The territory of the empire that was despicably occupied by the Mongols.”
Cheng Qianfan and Ohta Yuichi blurted out almost at the same time. Then they looked at each other, laughed, hugged each other, clinked glasses, drank together, and shouted "onboard".
The announcer on the radio vividly described the great victory achieved by the Imperial Locust Army at the Halaha River in a passionate tone.
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After the September 18th Incident, Japan occupied the three northeastern provinces, and the next year they established the puppet Manchukuo.
This directly led to Outer Mongolia and the Puppet Manchukuo becoming neighbors.
Puppet Manchukuo has been in constant friction with Outer Mongolia.
Behind Outer Mongolia was Soviet Russia, and behind Manchukuo was Japan.
The border conflict between them was actually a matter between the Soviet army and the Japanese army behind them.
The main reason for the conflict was that the Japanese army continued to test the Soviet military's military power in the Far East. They wanted to know how much interest the Soviet Union had in the Far East. If they don't have many troops stationed, Japan can eat not only the three northeastern provinces, but also Outer Mongolia.
After all, Tsarist Russia was terrified by the Japanese army back then!
Of course, the Japanese ambitions have gradually expanded, and they even have the idea of attacking Soviet Russia with Germany and carving up the world.
Last July, the "Locust Army" was planning the Wuhan Campaign, and the base camp was worried that the Soviet Union would take the opportunity to attack "Manchuria".
Therefore, the Locust Army tested the Soviet Union's reaction in Zhanggufeng.
Unexpectedly, the 19th Division stationed in North Korea suffered a big loss in Zhanggufeng, paying a price of more than 1,400 people, while the Soviet army only suffered more than 800 casualties.
Finally, Japan and the Soviet Union signed an armistice agreement through diplomatic negotiations.
However, such a humiliating result was regarded as a shame by the Japanese military.
Especially in the eyes of Lieutenant Colonel Tsuji Masanobu of the Kwantung Army Staff Headquarters, it was simply a great shame and humiliation.
Since the North Korean army is incompetent, let the Soviets see the power of the Kwantung Army!
So Masanobu Tsuji drafted the "Outline for Handling the Manchu-Soviet Border" in the name of General Kenkichi Ueda, the commander of the Kwantung Army.
In the outline, Tsuji Masanobu ordered:
For areas where the national border is unknown, the defense commander must independently determine the national border and clearly indicate it to the front-line troops.
As we all know, areas where the border between the two countries is unclear are often areas prone to conflict. Delegating power to division commanders in such areas is tantamount to encouraging the military to launch wars.
At this time, it was Lieutenant General Michutaro Komatsubara, commander of the 23rd Division, who was active on the border between Soviet Union and Mongolia.
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Omatsuhara graduated from the Japanese Army University and was recognized as an elite member of the Japanese military.
Komatsuhara was once appointed as the military attache of the embassy in the Soviet Union. His purpose was to become familiar with Soviet Russia and grasp the actual situation of the Soviet army on the Soviet-Mongolian border.
After returning from Soviet Russia, Michutaro Komatsubara has been engaged in espionage work at the General Staff Headquarters. This is the first time he has been sent to the field army.
Michutaro Komatsubara has always wanted to build a miracle and show his ability. In this way, he coincides with Tsuji Masanobu's ambition.
Michutaro Komatsubara sent troops composed of the 64th Regiment and five squadrons. Under the leadership of Colonel Takemitsu Takemitsu of the Regiment's Captain Yama Prefecture, troops were sent to the Halaha River.
“The warriors of the Japanese Locust Army chanted the slogan of dying for the Emperor, defeated the puppet Mongolian army with the invincible power of Kulaqiao, and killed the puppet Mongolian army division commander.
Saito Squadron of the 63rd Regiment launched an attack from the flanks and surrounded the unidentified armed forces...
After four hours of fierce fighting, almost all the enemy forces were wiped out... Only a hundred people of the locust army were destroyed. Regrettably, the evil stray bullets hit Colonel Takemitsu of Yamaxian County..."
Hearing this, Cheng Qianfan, Ohta Yuichi and others bowed their heads in silence, mourning the fallen imperial commander.
“With the strength of a regiment and only at the cost of more than a hundred people, 2,000 puppet Mongolian troops and 700 Soviet troops were eliminated. Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata created a military miracle.” Ohta Yuichi said with a sad expression.
Although the imperial broadcast referred to that group of troops as "unidentified militants," in fact everyone knew that they were Soviet troops stationed in Outer Mongolia.
“Yes, Colonel Wuguang of Shanxian County has the qualifications to be a famous general. It’s a pity.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head and sighed with emotion, “The flower of famous generals withered on the banks of the Halaha River.”
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"Well done." Cheng Qianfan's face was flushed, and his eyes were filled with excitement. "This battle not only avenged last year's revenge, but also revealed the reality of the Soviets. This red... The polar bear is extremely weak now and is simply vulnerable to the locust army warriors."
"The North Korean garrison has done a lot of harm to people." Yuichi Ohta snorted coldly, "It almost ruined the national destiny of the empire."
The Japanese Military Department formed the "Northern Movement Faction" and the "Southern Movement Faction", which have actually affected all aspects of the military.
The "Northern Movement Faction" is mainly based on the army and advocates development to the Far East and war with the Soviet Union.
Ohta Yuichi is naturally a supporter of the "Northern Movement Sect". Last year, the North Korean garrison Zhang Gufeng was defeated by the Soviet Union, which made the military department quite fearful of Soviet Russia's military capabilities. Some senior officials even began to think about the strategy of the Northern Movement. Is it feasible? Now, the Kwantung Army, under the leadership of Tsuji Masanobu, has surrounded and annihilated the Soviet army. This has made army officers including Yuichi Ohta regain their confidence.
“Cheers to His Excellency Tsuji Masanobu!” Cheng Qianfan hugged the geisha with one hand and raised the wine glass with the other hand, shouting excitedly.
“Cheers to His Excellency Tsuji Masanobu.” Everyone cheered and raised their glasses.
Although this unprecedented victory was achieved by the 64th Regiment of the 23rd Division, both the heroic Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata of the 64th Regiment and the commander of the 23rd Division Michutaro Komatsubara were naturally It is an outstanding achievement.
However, in the minds of Kentaro Miyazaki, Yuichi Ohta and others, including Atsuto Kawata and others, the first credit for this great victory belongs to Masanobu Tsuji who was behind the scenes and strategized!
There is a very special group among the Japanese army. Their military ranks are generally not high, but they have extremely high privileges. They not only often 'forge' orders from their superiors, but even command troops beyond their level.
At the combat meeting, they, who were only lieutenants and colonels, dared to point their noses at the generals and yell, but the generals they insulted had nothing to do with them.
This is the Japanese army’s staff officer.
The staff system is a very special system of the Japanese army. The staff of the Japanese army does not belong to the management of its own chief officer, but to the staff management of the higher level. Therefore, although a small staff officer generally has a low military rank, he has great influence. that power.
The most famous among all the staff officers of the Japanese army are Ishihara Kanji, Tsuji Masanobu and Seshima Ryuzo, known as the "Three Great Staff Officers of Showa".
In October of the 35th year of the Meiji period, Tsuji Masanobu was born in a carbon farmer's family in Shi'er County.
Because his family was poor, in order to continue his studies after elementary school, Tsuji Masanobu was admitted to the Army Infant School. On the one hand, Tsuji Masanobu wanted to join the army, and on the other hand, because only the military school did not charge tuition at all.
What is unexpected is that after arriving at the Army Academy, Tsuji Masanobu would shine so brightly.
From the Army Infant School to the Army Non-commissioned Officer School, Tsuji Masanobu graduated with top grades. When he graduated from the Army University, he was ranked third at the time and received a sword from Emperor Tian.
This is the highest honor coveted by Army University graduates:
Only the top six graduates each year can get it. Among all officers from military academies, people like Tsuji Masanobu are called the "saber group" and belong to the elite among the elite.
Tsuji Masanobu has never been a person with amazing talents. He is not a military genius like Ishihara Kanji. He can achieve such outstanding results entirely due to his superhuman perseverance.
Whenever others are resting or having fun, Tsuji Masanobu is studying with all his strength. For this reason, he often stays up all night and only sleeps two or three hours on the table every day.
It can be said that for the grassroots officers of the Japanese army who came from civilian backgrounds, Tsuji Masanobu is the best inspirational role model!
Even for a guy like Kentaro Miyazaki who is greedy for money and afraid of death, at this moment, his eyes seem to be shining, showing how much he admires Tsuji Masanobu.
Seeing Kentaro Miyazaki propose a toast to Masanobu Tsuji, and seeing the light of excited admiration in Kentaro Miyazaki's eyes, Yuichi Ohta had a better impression of Kentaro Miyazaki.
He is a crazy admirer and follower of Tsuji Masanobu.
Seeing that Miyazaki Kentaro admired and respected Tsuji Masanobu so much, he even felt like a confidant at this moment.
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Kawada Atsuto held the geisha's hand up and down, watching all this with interest. He didn't know if his friend Kentaro Miyazaki really admired Tsuji Masanobu as he showed, but he was happy to see Yuichi Ohta and The relationship between Kentaro Miyazaki is even further.
Having worked at the Military Police Headquarters for more than half a year, Kawada Atsuto began to realize the advantages and disadvantages that his status as a noble child brought to him.
Li, the identity of the youngest son of the nobles member of the noble court can win the respect of everyone.
However, this respect is more often seen as "keeping a respectful distance".
Atsuto Kawada realized that there seemed to be some gap between himself and his colleagues. The depressed prince found his friend Kentaro Miyazaki to complain.
The advice Kentaro Miyazaki gave him was to make friends.
This is a good suggestion, but it is difficult for Kawada Atsushi to do it well.
It is a bit difficult for a proud young nobleman to put down his arrogance.
In this case, Atsuto Kawada looked at the frowning Kentaro Miyazaki, but his eyes lit up:
The task of making friends fell to Kentaro Miyazaki.
Miyazaki Kentaro made friends on behalf of Kawada Atsuto, and through this indirect relationship, he gained the recognition of Kawada Atsuto from middle-level officers.
Kawada Atsuto remembers that he once mentioned to Miyazaki Kentaro that Ohta Yuichi was an admirer and follower of Tsuji Masanobu.
Miyazaki-kun is a thoughtful person.
Obviously, Miyazaki-kun kept this incident in mind and knew how to make reasonable use of this information.
Kawada Atsuto knew that Kentaro Miyazaki was most interested in money and women, but now he took the initiative to befriend Ohta Yuichi, naturally to help him build relationships and gain a foothold in the military.
Miyazaki-kun is a true friend.
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Because it happened that the empire had achieved an exciting victory at the Halaha River, several people were quite excited and could be said to have returned home happily.
Cheng Qianfan drunkenly watched Atsushi Kawada and Yoshino Sakamoto get into the car, and told Jun Ono, who was driving, to pay attention to safety on the road.
He stretched and burped.
“Miyazaki-kun, I know a good place to drink tea and relieve the hangover.” Ohta Yuichi invited.
“Ota-kun invites me, so I should accompany you.” Cheng Qianfan smiled heartily.
He had planned to send Atsushi Kawada and Yoshino Sakamoto back in person, but it was Junji Ono who offered to **** him, and Cheng Qianfan guessed that Yuichi Ohta wanted to see him for something.
Cheng Qianfan waved his hand and motioned for Li Hao to follow him in the car, and he got directly into Ohta Yuichi's car.
It’s not too far.
Arrived soon.
Cheng Qianfan took a look at Ohta Yuichi's residence and couldn't help but sigh, "Ota-kun, this place looks simple, but in fact there is something wonderful inside."
This is a small two-story building. From the outside, the exterior walls of the building are mottled, and there are even bullet marks on the walls, which are the marks left by the war.
However, the interior of the house is brand new, it has obviously been renovated, and the utensils and furniture are quite luxurious.
“The original owner of this house is said to be a wealthy Chinese businessman family.” Yuichi Ohta said with a smile, “The empire entered Shanghai, and this family encountered misfortune during the war.”
“That’s it.” Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly. He noticed that Ohta Yuichi used the word ‘unfortunate’.
He secretly kept this detail in mind.
Ota Yuichi clapped his hands, and a servant came to serve tea.
“Korean?” Cheng Qianfan glanced at the woman who was skillfully playing with the tea set and asked with interest.
“Miyazaki-kun has a good eye.” Ohta Yuichi praised.
Cheng Qianfan smiled proudly, but he was thinking in his heart, Ohta Yuichi's attitude was too low today, does he seem to be asking for something?
After the maid leaves.
Two people drank tea and chatted.
After drinking a cup of hot tea, Cheng Qianfan felt that the pores all over his body were ironed and comfortable, and he couldn't help but sigh in comfort.
Ota Yuichi picked up the teapot and filled it for him.
“Ota-kun, you and I are good friends, and there is nothing that cannot be said between friends.” Cheng Qianfan looked at Ohta Yuichi, “Why don’t you speak up if you have something?”
Upon hearing this, Ohta Yu smiled and said, "Miyazaki-kun is right, I am too out of touch. I really have something to ask Miyazaki-kun."
“It’s okay to ask,” Cheng Qianfan said.
"Miyazaki-kun." Ohta Yuichi's expression became serious, "Do you have any contact with the New Fourth Army?"
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