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- Chapter 433 The war is suspended
One of the main battleships of the Japanese army was sunk by the Sulu Mobile Corps Air Defense Brigade outside Wusongkou. All the Japanese ships were stunned. They watched the behemoth being swallowed up by the sea. Only wisps of oil were left, proving that it had been existence, and the numerous bullet marks on their own warships, the billowing smoke, the bloody corpses of dead sailors, and the miserable screams of seriously injured sailors, the commanders of these Japanese ships felt a chill in their hearts. This was still the squadron they were familiar with. ?
All the Japanese ships were running at full power, dragging billowing black smoke, and fled towards the sea outside Wusongkou. They quickly escaped from the range of the coastal defense artillery. The seriously injured Japanese ship finally saved its life. However, the hull of the ship tilted even more, and almost no one could stand on it. It was the companion of the ship that exploded and sank that saved her life. A group of soldiers opened their mouths to watch the spectacular scene of the Japanese ship exploding, catching fire, and sinking. I forgot to fire, but a few shells were still sent to it.
The Japanese sailors who fell into the water were like dumplings in a boiling pot. As the waves undulated, they did not dare to land and could only swim towards the open sea. There were many die-hard sailors in the lifeboats who kept shooting towards the shore. Several soldiers who walked out of the fortifications were shot by cold guns.
Now the angry soldiers, God has a kind heart, originally didn't want to beat up the drowned dogs. As long as they didn't come ashore, they would leave their lives to the sea. However, this mad dog has no teeth and still bites people, and uses the high-definition machine gun. Leveling, he fired wildly at the Japanese sailors, knocking out the lifeboats and knocking over the lifebuoys. He didn't give up until there were no more bullets fired. The bodies of the Japanese sailors gradually moved away from the Chinese coast along with the waves of the Pacific Ocean. .
The soldiers of the 1st Regiment of the Air Defense Brigade are proud of themselves. This is the first time in the Sino-Japanese War that they have sunk a large-tonnage Japanese naval warship, and it happened in a sea battle. This incident also shocked the top brass of the Japanese Navy and regarded it as a serious threat to the navy. Shame, classified the matter as top secret and vowed to carry out bloody revenge.
From then on, whenever they encountered a Chinese position with a coastal defense or river defense fort, they would request the army to seize the fort first and eliminate the defenders. Then, the Japanese ships began to bombard the Chinese defenders' positions, mainly in civilian areas. The evil fire was vented on the defenseless civilians.
As a result, the Japanese Navy was also ridiculed by the Army, which intensified the conflict between the Army and the Navy. Finally, four years later, the Japanese Navy rashly took action at Pearl Harbor in the United States and dragged the Americans who were watching from across the shore into the Pacific War. The strong Americans entered the war and dealt a fierce blow to the already panting Japanese, dooming Japan's defeat. At that time, Japan's war resources had been exhausted and were on the verge of exhaustion.
On the first day of the August 13th Battle, the Japanese Navy lost more than 18,000 Marines and 38 tanks, and sank one large warship, severely damaged one, and lightly damaged six. The remaining Marines were The troops were surrounded in Hongkou and Yangshupu, and the naval fleet retreated to the open sea.
The result of the Japanese navy's eagerness to take action in Shanghai was that they were severely beaten and lost even an inch of land. The original concession was also taken back by the Chinese Navy. It can be said that they lost their wives and soldiers. All of this was the result of the Japanese Navy The record achieved by the more than 65,000 vanguard troops of the Sulu Mobile Corps was enough for Tang Qiuli to defeat himself.
This battle also left a deep impression on General Zhang Zhizhong. The combat effectiveness of the ** division's troops, the military quality of the soldiers, weapons and equipment, etc., made him think more deeply about Tang Qiuli's troops, and express his feelings from the bottom of his heart. On the evening of August 13th, he was writing a report to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek, which was related to the troops of the *** division participating in the war in Shanghai.
At this time, it was already dark outside the window. Due to the war, the bustling city of Shanghai, which never sleeps, was dimly lit and in a state of depression. There were only a few pedestrians on the road. Even those who had to take to the streets looked frightened and walked in a hurry. During the day, the Chinese defenders The news of the repulse of the Japanese army and the subdued sound of gunfire gave the citizens a little peace of mind. Maybe tomorrow it would be back to what it was before, just like it was six years ago.
However, the wheel of war has already turned, but it has only slowed down. The Japanese who are pushing the wheel of war have not yet been satisfied with their greed. The sword in their hands has not been blunted. How can they stop this imposition? The war for the Chinese lasted eight years beyond their expectations. It was a test of a nation's toughness and endurance, eight years of blood and fire. Kind people will soon know what they are facing. , what kind of beasts are they?
Because of the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese Navy failed rashly and suffered heavy losses. It was the biggest loss since the founding of the Imperial Navy. There was a quarrel among the top brass, the base camp was shocked, and Emperor Hirohito was furious. This was another use of force in China that he received. The bad news of the defeat was that both the army and the navy failed in the first battle. Emperor Hirohito had to re-examine his generals. Are they all just pussies and mediocre people? Did I hire the wrong person?
And a letter from his younger brother, Prince Zain of Hanyuan Palace,The petition letter only added to Emperor Hirohito's annoyance with the navy. In the letter, Hirohito said: "Before August 13, in the name of the Chief of General Staff, he strictly ordered the army and navy in China to wait until the arrival of the base camp. When given an order, do not act rashly. The Bamboo Organ is executing a plan. If it succeeds, it will get twice the result with half the effort. However, the Navy acted without authorization and incurred losses of troops and ships. It was in an extremely passive situation in Shanghai. The Imperial Navy has always been arrogant. He is domineering and has disobeyed orders many times. If he is not strictly investigated, the smooth implementation of the empire's overall strategic plan may be delayed. "
Zai Ren's letter is nothing more than adding fuel to the fire, turning the already angry Emperor Hirohito into a rage. He knows very well that the imperial army and navy have been fighting for a long time, and he is also happy to make both sides angry. This is The emperor's way of controlling his subordinates prevents one family from becoming dominant, but the navy guys are too unsatisfactory. Emperor Hirohito acquiesced when the navy took action in Shanghai. Otherwise, no matter how brave the navy was, they would not dare to completely ignore Zai Ren. Strict orders from the Chief of General Staff.
Emperor Hirohito also knew that his younger brother's butt was sitting on the side of the Army. The Navy's behavior this time was too shameful. He did not punish him lightly, fearing that the Army would have complaints. Therefore, he sent the Navy Minister Shigemitsu Kiichi to the Navy. Minister Murakami Takeki was summoned to the palace, and he cursed loudly and violently. Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami were frightened, with stars in their eyes and sweating profusely.
Due to the face of Shigemitsu Kiichi's cabinet minister, His Majesty the Emperor's imperial guard finally did not look at his face. Murakami Takesuki did not have such good luck. Emperor Hirohito's anger towards the two people was borne by himself, and his face was The beating was like a swollen pig's head, and the beautiful admiral's uniform was also pulled by the angry Emperor until it was like a rag, full of wrinkles.
The beating was over and the scolding was enough. Emperor Hirohito's anger seemed to have dissipated. He sat tiredly on the dragon chair. His faint eyes stared directly at the two top figures of the navy through the lenses, as if To look directly into their hearts, Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Kenshu felt even more uneasy, as if a disaster was imminent. Based on their understanding of His Majesty the Emperor, when His Majesty looks at you like this, someone is going to be in trouble.
"The navy's war against China was not successful. Soldiers were crushed and warships were damaged. Someone must be responsible for this. Kiichi Shigemitsu was removed from the post of Navy Minister and was replaced as Deputy Navy Minister. He still exercised the powers of Navy Minister and revoked Murakami Takesaki's position as Minister of the Navy is temporary, and his military rank is from Admiral to Vice Admiral. What do you two think?" Emperor Hirohito said in a calm tone.
Is this the end? Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takesuki couldn't believe their ears. Did His Majesty the Emperor have a great sex life last night? Could he control several women in a row and even be in a good mood? The two of them were originally planning to pack their bags and leave. They would not go to prison or go to court-martial. They were already virtuous. Who would have thought that His Majesty the Emperor would just deal with it so lightly, calling it dismissal, and he still had the final say.
They also knew that the Army was seizing on this matter and making a fuss about it, especially the Imperial Prince, who was openly humiliated by the Navy and did not take this opportunity to complain harshly to his brother the Emperor. , it¡¯s not his Zai Ren style, all kinds of punishments are reasonable in the first place, but they never expected that when the board is raised high, hitting the buttocks is like tickling, His Majesty the Emperor is wise, the two of them are so moved Almost burst into tears.
"I originally had high hopes for the navy. I counted on the naval officers of the Empire of Japan to open up new territories for me and achieve unprecedented feats. They could gallop across thousands of miles of sea and the Asian archipelago, flying the flag of the sun all over the battleships. Wherever I went, I never thought that the weak China and the small Wusongkou in Shanghai would let the navy sink into the sand. Thinking about it, it really makes me sad. You have failed to live up to my high expectations." Emperor Hirohito finished quietly, He felt like he was in deep pain and wiped the corners of his eyes with a white handkerchief.
Shigemitsu Kiichi and Murakami Takesuki were moved beyond words by Emperor Hirohito's heartfelt words. They cried bitterly and choked with sobs and said: "It is the incompetence of the ministers who have made His Majesty worried. I do not ask to take up my original position. I only beg Your Majesty to let me." Waiting to rush to the front line and break into pieces for Your Majesty and the Empire of Japan to atone for your sins."
Emperor Hirohito's goal was achieved, he was slapped and sweet dates were given. Next, the navy's mess had to be cleaned up. Emperor Hirohito really had to come forward personally to clean up the mess. He didn't want the navy to do it, because This matter was so suppressed by the Army that he couldn't hold his head high, and he was unable to recover from it. He was not comfortable letting the tough generals of the Army dictate the national policies. He felt like he was being carried away.
On August 14, Emperor Hirohito convened a joint army and navy meeting in Tokyo to discuss new strategies for the war against China. At the meeting, a person's name once again came into the emperor's sight, and that was Tang Qiuli, known as the China Devil. According to the information provided by the base camp intelligence headquarters, the Army was defeated in Pingjin in North China, and the Navy was defeated in Wusong in Shanghai.?It was this man's troops who did it.
To be continued
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