In the winter of the 19th year of Showa (1944), the turmoil in Kyushu was still ongoing. Uncharacteristically, Hirohito did not publicly express any attitude towards the incident. On the contrary, the military and the government maintained their usual strong attitude and dispatched a group of troops from the 15th Division. When the Japanese troops entered Kyushu to suppress the rebellion, Asaka Miyakohiko kept shouting in Tokyo and Kyoto for more than half a month, but it was like a punch on the cotton. Hirohito did not express the slightest attitude towards his jumping up and down, so he gradually became quiet. It was thought that the war would be one-sided, but from the beginning of the war, the government forces suffered consecutive defeats. The rebels, led by a retired veteran, Heihachiro Fukuda, won three out of three battles and defeated the main force of the government forces in Chikushino, Kitakyushu. The fighting power of the rebels made Kyushu Powerful powers from all over the country looked at him with special attention, and the team grew twice as big in an instant. When the news came out, the whole country was shocked. Tokyo was in panic for a while. Folk rumors said that the powerful feudal lords of Kyushu would once again stage the history of powerful Shangluo. The 15th Division was defeated and the defenders were defeated. The only elite local divisions left are the Guards Division, the Royal Division and a regiment of the original First Division. However, these troops also shoulder the responsibility of protecting the security of Tokyo and the Kanto region. Once mobilized, the Kanto region will not be able to Avoid falling into a state of emptiness. In desperation, Emperor Hirohito and the Military Headquarters issued an order to mobilize part of the Chinese Expeditionary Force to return to the mainland for defense. These actions of Japanese high-level officials were expected by Lin Xiaotang. Before that, he had secretly called Yan'an and Chongqing, suggesting that both sides launch a counterattack against Japan from various battlefields. Without the support of the Chinese dispatched troops under the material control plan, material supplies have been exhausted. To the bottleneck, coupled with the lack of troops, the recent battle of Henan, Hunan and Guangxi has emptied all the Japanese strategic reserves on the Chinese battlefield. Therefore, the counterattack of the Chinese anti-Japanese military and civilians has had an immediate effect. The Sixth and Ninth War Zones organized 500,000 elite Chinese troops to launch an attack on Hubei and northern Hunan, as well as Anhui and Henan. Zhang Zizhong's troops of the 33rd Group Army were the arrow troops of this attack. They destroyed everything along the way and in less than a month In time, most of Henan was recovered, and the 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army established a southbound detachment and quickly marched behind enemy lines in Hubei and Anhui to outflank the Japanese retreat. The New Fourth Army in Jiangnan, with the First Division as the main force, crossed the Yangtze River from central Jiangsu and With the cooperation of Lin Xiaotang's subordinates, he quickly controlled a large blank area on the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui border, and opened up a new base behind enemy lines with the Tianmu Mountain Anti-Japanese Base Area as the center. Tang Shengming's troops, who had controlled most of the puppet government's military power, were unable to work on the battlefield. They either surrendered formally or collapsed at the first blow. Some troops even simply launched an uprising on the battlefield and launched attacks directly behind the Japanese army. The attack made the Japanese army miserable. In view of this situation, the nearly one million Japanese army was firmly dragged on the Chinese battlefield. The military department was also afraid that the deployment of troops would cause the collapse of the entire front, so the transfer order could only be put aside. There was no other way. After discussing with Emperor Hirohito, the Military Ministry had to order the two divisions of the Kwantung Army to be transferred back to the mainland. However, in order to prevent possible changes in the Imperial Sect, the Military Ministry also immediately ordered the transfer of these two divisions. Officers were screened, but the effect is unknown. Just when the army was stretched thin and exhausted, battle reports came from the Philippines. The Japanese navy was completely defeated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and basically lost its maritime combat effectiveness. After the loss of Saipan and the Mariana Islands, the Philippines became the only channel for the Japanese southern front to transport resources and supplies to the mainland. Once the Philippines was lost, the communication channel between the mainland and the southern army would be completely cut off, and Japan's mainland would become the real On the isolated island, even the passage between the Chinese front and the mainland will be threatened. In order to reverse the situation of the war, the Japanese Navy decided to make a desperate move to defeat the Allied troops and naval fleet landing at Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. But at this time, the Japanese Combined Fleet was no longer the same as the fleet at the beginning of the war. The fleet tonnage was only 730,000 tons, the aviation force was reduced by two-thirds, and a large number of experienced pilots had already died at sea. , the entire military strength participating in the war was only half that of the Allied forces. Therefore, the result was already determined. Four Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk and 13 battlecruisers and other heavy ships were lost. Since then, the Japanese navy has no longer been able to launch a maritime attack, which means it has lost most of its sea control. . When the battle report came, Lin Xiaotang just looked at it briefly and threw it aside. Takeda Takeda looked at Lin Xiaotang while drinking tea. During the three months in Mainomachi, Lin Xiaotang almost stayed at home, but the news that happened in every corner of Japan was transmitted here without fail. Takeda Takeo sighed. Yu Lin Xiaotang controlled the organization's fun, but at the same time he also had deep fears in his heart. ¡° Such a person, if he cannot be used by me, will definitely have an impact on the future of the Russian Soviet. Lin Xiaotang seemed to have noticed Takeda Takeo's worries and handed him a telegram in his hand, "Mr. Takeda, I hope you still remember that you are always Chinese." Takeda Takeo snorted coldly, "The Soviet cause has no distinction between nationalities. It is a great feat of liberating all mankind." Lin Xiaotang smiled, "Oh, it seems that you have a high regard for the Russians. Well, please do it at the appropriate time. Remind your superiors that after the war, the trend of the world will inevitably be democracy, freedom and liberation. When the time comes, please don¡¯t forget to return China¡¯s territory.¡± Takeda Yixiong was stunned, and then his face turned red, but he could not find any objection. reason. Lin Xiaotang spread his hands, "Look, this is politics. No matter how high-sounding a country is, it always puts its own interests first. Just like Russia, they always like to point fingers and cannot explain the reasons when it comes to substantive issues, so please Don't show your superiority in front of me anymore. We are equal now and we will be in the future." Looking at Takeda Takeo's embarrassed look, Lin Xiaotang felt a lot more relieved. This Chinese with a Japanese name seemed to be. He has a blind admiration for Russia. This feeling has always made Lin Xiaotang very uncomfortable. Lin Xiaotang has no doubt that once he does something that harms the interests of the Russians, this person will not hesitate to turn the gun against him. However, there is nothing to worry about. Lin Xiaotang is completely confident that he can handle any move he makes. "The Russian army has liberated Warsaw and it is a matter of time before it enters Germany. Next, how do you plan to implement my suggestions for you?" Lin Xiaotang asked. Takeda Yixiong put the telegram on the table, "We have our own considerations as to when to launch. I don't think we need to report to you on this issue." Lin Xiaotang smiled relaxedly and touched his chin, "Okay, you can do whatever you want. " Takeda Yixiong was stunned. He originally wanted to threaten Lin Xiaotang with his cold attitude, but he did not expect that Lin Xiaotang would be so understated. According to the previous agreement, the Russian army would attack the Kwantung Army entrenched in Northeast China at the same time. Launching an attack on the four northern islands of Japan and then Hokkaido, Takeda Takeda believes that without his own help, Lin Xiaotang would not be able to make much of a splash in Japan. Although the chaos in Kyushu has begun, it is nothing more than a disaster at best. It's just a moment, and it won't have any far-reaching impact. Takeda Yixiong coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment, "Then, what are your next plans" Lin Xiaotang looked at the documents in his hands without even raising his head, "Mr. Takeda, let me say one more thing, I hope you will Only then can we clearly assess the current situation. I am a businessman, and I will never do anything that is not beneficial. If you want to get a share of this game, it is best to follow the rules of the game. The Americans have already played We have arrived in the Philippines. If nothing else, even if there is no need for a landing battle, even if it is a large-scale airborne landing, it will be much more convenient for you to land in Japan. I think you do not want to invest in a war immediately after the end of this war. Let¡¯s go into a war with a larger scale and a more powerful opponent.¡± Takeda Yixiong¡¯s face suddenly turned white. Lin Xiaotang said slowly, "You are also Chinese. You should understand some of the Chinese golden mean. Everything is about a balance. The first person to destroy the balance is always the earliest to die. Remember my words. Many friends lead to many paths." Lin Xiaotang picked up the tea cup and said, "Please have some tea." In the afternoon, Naoe Seigo came to visit Lin Xiaotang as a representative of the General Staff Headquarters. In fact, since Kenji Doihara left, Lin Xiaotang He has become a dispensable figure. The General Staff Headquarters has to deal with battle reports and military orders from various battlefields, so there is no time to ask about Lin Xiaotang's affairs. Besides, there are manpower arranged by Kenji Doihara himself, and they are in the country. Where can prisoners under house arrest escape? Takeda Yixiong reported the situation of the past few months to Naoe Seigo, and then resigned. It can be seen that Lin Xiaotang's words in the morning had a great impact on him. Due to hard thinking, his mental state was not very good. After Takeda Takeo left, Lin Xiaotang ordered several of his subordinates to seal off the courtyard. Naoe Seigo closed the door and whispered: "According to your instructions, those two people are ready." "I still say the same thing, Everything is about your safety, nothing will happen to those two people," Lin Xiaotang asked. Naoe Seigo nodded gratefully, "I did not reveal my identity. Your information is not wrong. They are indeed the descendants of those two people. They have never forgotten the blood feud of the family for so many years. I am just a fellow-traveler." If you come into contact with them through their identity, there are many young officers in the army who will never attract attention in such a small group. " Naoe Seigo was very surprised, "How did you find these two people? Because of history, they are hidden. Very deep, the story about their family is not well known." Lin Xiaotang chuckled, "The early days of the Revolution of 1911., Mr. Nakayama once stayed in Japan for a long time. These sealed history and characters were all learned during that period. Originally they were just some information left behind, but in this chaotic situation now, these two people have a lot to say. The key is that they are in Tokyo and have some military power. Naoe Seigo suddenly realized it and took out a piece of paper from his pocket, "This is the current identity, position, family situation and address of those two people." Lin Xiaotang took it and said, "From now on, you should not contact them for the time being. I will send someone to keep an eye on them and observe their reactions carefully." Lin Xiaotang suddenly laughed, "There shouldn't be any problem. Japan has never lacked ambitious guys, and I believe these two will be no exception." "