Because of the return of the three divisions of the Kwantung Army, Yokohama Port, which had been lonely for a long time, became lively. In the dark night, although there were no lights, the sounds of hurried footsteps and the deliberately low voices of officers' orders came and went one after another, like ants. Crowds of people shuttled back and forth on the wide pier, and most of them were army soldiers wearing dark green and cotton hats. After they landed, they rushed to their respective assembly points, waiting for the next order from the officers. The Allied bombing almost never stopped during the day, especially military targets and industrial targets near Tokyo, which became the focus of bombing. In the past month, the number of military and civilian casualties in Tokyo reached a staggering 100,000. Therefore, the Kwantung Army The troops' disembarkation was scheduled for midnight, and they were discovered by Allied reconnaissance planes and bombers, making them a living target on the ground. The disembarkation of the troops was arranged in an orderly manner. Due to the shortage of oil, the military headquarters and the base camp did not send a large number of cars to transport the soldiers. The three divisions totaled 80,000 troops, of which 10,000 will stay near Tokyo. They will recuperate in the army hospital, while the remaining troops will rush to the train station on foot and take trains in batches to garrison camps along the coast. Takashimasuke stood in the trees on the top of a mountain outside the port, holding a telescope in his hand and looking down at the busy people on the port. Although the Imperial Faction controls the main force of the Kwantung Army and part of the Southern Army, its strength is still slightly inferior to that of the Controlling Faction, which controls the landing navy. Over the years, the Controlling Faction has continued to multiply and have penetrated its power. They have gone to every corner of the army, and now even the government has their personnel. The Huangdao faction wants to regain control of the army again, and wants to launch a bloodless coup and a traditional "lower to defeat the upper" assassination operation. It is obviously impossible. Fortunately, the upcoming homeland defense war provides an excellent opportunity for the Imperial Sect. After so many years of war, there are very few elite troops left in Japan. In order to strengthen the homeland defense, the Guards Division was ordered a few years ago. Return to Japan and cooperate with the only standing divisions such as the Royal Division to defend the mainland, but the troops are far from enough to complete the task of fighting on the mainland. And now, the 800,000 Japanese army is still firmly held back on the Chinese battlefield. The Southern Army's more than 300,000 troops were in danger of losing contact with the mainland. Therefore, at this time, the base camp had no choice but to choose the Kwantung Army stationed in the northeast. This also gave Takashima Suke inspiration. Among the troops returning to the homeland this time were a group of elite troops that the Emperor's faction had carefully cultivated over the years. However, the base camp itself was quite wary of the Kwantung Army's self-contained structure, so it was reluctant to return. The local troops and personnel were inspected very strictly, but Takashimasuke had already thought of a way to deal with it. Takashima held a telescope in his hand and watched several huge troop transport ships approaching the dock without blinking. After a while, the soldiers on the ship began to slowly disembark. These were the wounded soldiers transported back in batches by the Kwantung Army. Most of them were wearing bandages, and unlike the other soldiers, they were unarmed. A subordinate emerged from the shadows and whispered a few words to Takashimasuke. Takashimasuke nodded and his subordinates turned around and ran away. A moment later, he hurried over with someone in tow. Takashimasuke handed the telescope to his subordinates, laughed and walked towards the visitor, and gave him a warm hug as soon as they met, "Feng Jun, long time no see." Feng Yunxiu accepted this politeness that seemed a bit abrupt to Asians, with some dumbfounding. "Takashima-kun, are you okay?" Takashimasuke held Feng Yunxiu's hands firmly, "Feng-kun, when will the things we need arrive at the shore." "Two hours later, we will be three kilometers south of Yokohama Port. A private dock ten kilometers away, Takashima-kun can send someone to take over." Takashima-suke was overjoyed, "So fast," Feng Yunxiu smiled, "How could we neglect what Takashima-kun told us? Besides, we and Takashima-kun. We have cooperated for so long and made so much money. Boss Lin has repeatedly told me that I must do my best for everything Takashima-kun orders me to do, and I must not shirk the responsibility." Takashima-suke was a little moved, "Mr. Lin and Feng Jun are our best. A trustworthy friend, I have always believed in this." Feng Yunxiu put away his smile, "However, one thing I want to make clear is that this is also what the boss means. We are businessmen after all, and we do these things entirely for Gao Dao's sake. For your sake, these things have nothing to do with us from the moment the goods are handed over." Takashima sighed, "Of course I understand Mr. Lin's difficulties. How about Mr. Lin?" "What else can I do?" Feng Yunxiu couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I have been under house arrest in Hakone for more than half a year. It is very difficult for me to meet him. Even these words were paid heavily to bribe the guards to pass them on." Takashima Suke Pat Feng Yun?"Don't worry, Mr. Lin is my friend. I will definitely help him. As long as the next thing goes smoothly, it is only a matter of time before Mr. Lin regains his freedom." Feng Yunxiu's face straightened, "Takashima-kun , I have one more thing to say, I know what you have done this time is a big deal. As a friend and the closest partner, I think you have an obligation to tell me the truth of the matter, because after all, we are ants tied on the same line. Grasshopper, if something happens to you, I'm afraid we won't have any good results. You know, I have to be responsible to the boss and the company." Takashima smiled, "Feng Jun, please don't worry, this time. We have been planning this matter for a long time, and we are absolutely sure of victory. This batch of arms transported by your company is for use by our army, but those guys in the military department are watching us too closely. There is no other way, so I can only ask for help. As for you, as long as these arms are obtained, our plan will be more than half successful. Please forgive me for not revealing the specific actions, but please rest assured that you and Mr. Lin will proceed with caution, and the future of Japan will definitely be ours." Feng Yunxiu frowned and looked at Takashimasuke, with a hint of worry in his eyes, but he still managed to smile and shook hands with Takashimasuke heavily. After talking about the business, the atmosphere finally became more relaxed. Takashimasuke and Feng Yunxiu each lit a cigarette and walked towards the woods. Their men followed them more than 20 meters away. Feng Yunxiu still had a sad expression on his face, "Mr. Takashima, you are a soldier, so you must know more about some things than we do." Takashimajie smiled and said, "Mr. Feng, please tell me if you have anything to say. I will definitely "The current situation is too chaotic. Even the boss has no confidence. The emperor has stated that the war will end on the mainland. All the people in the Japanese army have been mobilized. To tell you the truth, Even in the Osaka neighborhood where the company's headquarters is located, all the elderly, children, and women have been organized into some kind of support team, and fortifications have been built in the streets." Feng Yunxiu hesitated, "You know, we are just businessmen. , the situation is so tense, we can't do business. You and I are old friends, and I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. If, I mean just in case, if the imperial army is really defeated, we will not be able to do business anyway. There is no way to go back to the country, but your country is in such chaos now. If there is a fight, where can we people escape? " Takashimasuke blew out a smoke ring and looked at Feng Yunxiu with a smile on his face. Instead of decreasing, it increased, "Okay, Mr. Feng, let me tell you the truth. The current situation of the empire is just a cover. The key is to force peace through war. It's not surprising that you can't see clearly, but I am a soldier, and these are always You can tell some tricks." Takashima explained to Feng Yunxiu in detail with his fingers, "Actually, you can do the math. At present, more than one million of the empire's elite troops are being dragged to China, Nanyang and other places. On the Pacific battlefield, the total strength of the mainland reached an unprecedented three million. "What?" Feng Yunxiu took an exaggerated breath, "There are so many more." Takashima suddenly laughed. "Don't be so shocked first. Let me calculate it for you carefully. Of these three million people, nearly two and a half million are veterans, students, women, and prison inmates. Their combat effectiveness and equipment are what you think. What you can see with your own eyes is that they only use blunderbuss and outdated iron cannons. Most of them use bamboo guns, homemade grenades, and incendiary bombs. It is clear at a glance how much combat power they have. They are just blocking the alliance with their flesh and blood. The army¡¯s aircraft and artillery are simply a joke.¡± ¡°The remaining 500,000 troops are real soldiers, but compared with the standing army at the beginning of the war, their combat effectiveness is not the same. Let¡¯s talk about equipment. Not to mention, with the current shortage of oil, steel, rubber, and food, how can an army of 500,000 fight, especially how to carry out a long-term battle? " When talking about this, Takashimasuke's smile gradually disappeared, and his tone became more and more complicated. Then it became heavy, "The most important point is that Japan is an island country. The Allies can carry out landing operations from any beach, but we have to defend every step of the way and take care of every possible landing position. To the north, the Russian Navy can rush to the landing at any time." Pressing on the front line of Hokkaido, Honshu and Kanto areas have to deal with American bombing and landing. You also know the situation in Kyushu. The Ichiku Rebellion is getting more and more intense. A force of 500,000 people has to defend the entire country and also suppress the rebellion. How will this battle be fought? " Feng Yunxiu smacked his lips and swallowed hard, "You mean, the imperial army will definitely lose. " Looking at Feng Yunxiu's increasingly ugly face, Takashimasuke hurriedly comforted him: "The situation is far from the worst. The nationwide mobilization is largely just a gesture. The specific development of the situation is still unknown. Feng Mr. Jun and Mr. Lin might as well be patient and wait and see what happens. "