Republic of China game

Page 603

……

Japan, Tokyo.

The streets of Tokyo, which had been deserted for many years, were full of demonstrations after the power-on of the Japanese People's Liberation Army was published in several Japanese newspapers. At the gate of the Imperial Palace, in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Kasumigaseki and the Capitol, there were all those excited people. The people of Japan - the Japanese proletariat, are finally angry!Most of these Japanese working people wearing patched clothes and with disheveled faces held banners with slogans, shouting and cursing loudly... But the target of the attack was not the reactionary emperor in the palace, but Sakhalin Island The group of "national thieves".

There are always some huge white cloth banners in these parades, with reactionary slogans such as "kill the national traitors!" or "defend the emperor" written in red paint. On this sacred name, it was messed up with red paint, and a huge red cross was painted on it.Some people also made some white dolls with the names of the leaders of the Japanese Communist Party Sanzo Nosaka, Kyuichi Tokuda, and the President of the Far East Republic Zhang Guotao written on them, and they were set on fire in the open space.According to legend, the working people of Japan, who Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong placed high hopes on, are now using the most violent way of protest to "celebrate" the establishment of their People's Army!Even Zhou Fohai, the Chinese ambassador to Japan, also suffered together.There were also protesting crowds in front of his official residence, and some Japanese working people wandered there with knives and pistols in their arms, waiting for this "Chinese imperialist" to appear, and then turned him into an "anti-Japanese warlord". martyr".

How did these protesting Japanese working people know that Ambassador Zhou Fohai is actually the one with the most friendly attitude towards Japan among all the "Chinese imperialists".Even at this moment, Ambassador Zhou still disregarded his personal safety and ran between the official residences of Japanese dignitaries, trying to restore the relationship between China and Japan that was about to break down.

While Japanese working people were wandering around his official residence with knives and pistols, the Chinese ambassador disguised himself and came to the official residence of the Prime Minister of Japan. After making arrangements, he slipped in quietly through the back door.

In the office of the Japanese Prime Minister, including Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe, Minister of War Nagata Tieshan, Minister of the Navy Eisuke Yamamoto, and Minister of the Imperial Household Koichi Kido, the most powerful people in the Japanese Empire have formed a luxurious negotiating team. Waiting for the Chinese ambassador.In addition, the German ambassador to Japan Dixon, the Italian ambassador to Japan Don Mario, and the Russian ambassador to Japan Baron Kosygin were also secretly invited here to participate in the negotiations between China and Japan.

Konoe Fumimaro looked sincerely, looked at Zhou Fokai and said, "I heard that your country is already preparing to invade the Japanese Empire? And you want to replace the existing Japanese Empire with the Japanese Soviet Republic under the leadership of the Communist International." …Didn’t President Luo Da and Marshal Luo Yaoguo of your country see that this is a conspiracy by the Communist Party? They have now controlled northeast India, established the Socialist Union Republic of India, and controlled the Socialist Republic of the Far East. If Japan is taken down, China will be surrounded by the Communist International forces! I am afraid that their ultimate goal is to destroy the Republic of China and establish a country for their communists? I hope that Mr. Ambassador can remind Wuhan that they must not make mistakes. This kind of mistake is painful for loved ones and quick for enemies. Please!"

Looking at this middle-aged Konoe Fumimaro who had not been the Prime Minister of Japan for a few years, Zhou Fohai did not doubt the sincerity of the other party.After all, there is a huge gap in strength between China and Japan, and it cannot be made up for by a little conspiracy.Although Zhou Fohai also wanted to maintain the friendship between China and Japan, Luo Yaoguo, who had no choice but to control the national defense force, was determined to go to war!Moreover, most of the Kuomintang bigwigs in the country support war against Japan, and even Wang Jingwei, who has always been pro-Japanese, turned against Japan under the wind of Chen Bijun's pillow!As for why Chen Bijun did this, Zhou Fohai knew the reason.The American Continental Petroleum Company controlled by the Morgan family bought a stake in the Borneo Petroleum Company controlled by the Chen Bijun family on unimaginably favorable terms!Moreover, similar things have been happening in China since the Pearl Harbor incident in November last year. The big consortia behind almost all political forces, including the Zhang Xueliang family consortium, have more or less obtained some "pies" from the United States. "...

Chapter 0915 China and Japan fight again ([-]) Will Japan still exist?

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I will of course report your country's peace proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Wuhan." Zhou Fohai adjusted his round glasses on the bridge of his nose, and sighed softly: "However...the current world situation is undergoing rapid changes China and China-Japan relations will inevitably be affected by such rapid changes, and it is really difficult to handle. If the Japanese side does not show a certain amount of sincerity, those militant people in our government will probably not let it go. "

"Sincerity!" Japanese Army Minister Nagata Tieshan snorted coldly: "Mr. Ambassador! Our Imperial Japanese Army still has millions of soldiers, a powerful navy that dominates the Pacific Ocean, and hundreds of thousands of people who are determined to die for the country." Kamikaze Warriors! Do you think the Empire will surrender to China without a fight?"

Now that China has not started a war against Japan, if Japan shows its "sincerity" enough to impress China, wouldn't it be surrender without a fight?Even if Konoe Fumimaro and Nagata Tieshan could agree, the Japanese working people who marched and protested outside the prime minister's residence would not agree!

But Japan is unwilling to give in, so how can this war between China and Japan be avoided?Zhou Fohai shook his head in embarrassment, and turned his attention to the ambassadors of Germany, Italy, and Russia who participated in the mediation.German Ambassador Dixon sighed softly, and said slowly: "The head of state of our country is also very worried about the current situation in Asia. Now is the critical period of World War II. The German Empire, the Kingdom of Italy and some other European countries have concentrated powerful navies and armies, and will soon launch an attack on the United States...

At this time, as important members of the Axis powers, China and Japan not only cannot play their due roles, but also want to kill each other. Is this really unreasonable?Therefore, the head of state of our country is going to mediate Sino-Japanese relations before the start of the war against the United States. "

As he spoke, he glanced at the Russian and Italian ambassadors beside him again, "The head of state has already discussed with the Italian leader His Excellency Mussolini and Her Majesty Anastasinia, Queen of Russia and Queen of Persia, and they will come forward to mediate together. "

"Really?" Fumimaro Konoe was overjoyed when he heard the words, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face: "With His Excellency the Head of State, Prime Minister Mussolini, and the Empress of Russia intervening, peace can be reached between China and Japan. He paused for a moment, then asked again: "Is Your Excellency going to Asia to participate in the mediation?"

Ambassador Dixon and Russian Ambassador Kosygin looked at each other, and Kosygin smiled and said, "Your Excellency the Head of State and Prime Minister Mussolini will visit Tehran at the invitation of Her Majesty the Empress. At the same time, Her Majesty will also invite Mr. Wang Jingwei, the Premier of China, Marshal Luo Yaoguo, the Chief of General Staff, and the Prime Minister of the Japanese Empire and the Minister of War went to Tehran together. But..." His face became serious when he said this. "However, Japan still has to make certain concessions, otherwise it will be difficult to persuade the Chinese to give up the war against Japan."

Konoe Fumimaro looked at the two ministers of the army and navy next to him with a look of embarrassment. It is impossible to escape the hat of a "national thief" by selling national interests in exchange for peace.And it would be impossible without the support of the army and navy.

"Concession is possible," Navy Minister Hidesuke Yamamoto said first, and he said calmly, "However, Japan's concessions are limited, and the fundamental interests of the empire must not be damaged!"

Hearing the Minister of the Navy relax, Konoe Fumimaro only felt a burst of relief in his heart.Konoe Fumimaro had carefully studied the "Special No. 11 Decisive Battle" plan submitted by the army many times, and he always felt that it was not reliable at all.The current China is not the United States in November last year. China has been in a state of war for more than two years, and the whole country has long been an efficient war machine!Their sea, land and air forces have also experienced the most intense war test. How could they be caught off guard by the Japanese sneak attack?

Moreover, Japan's national power has been overdrawn to the point where it is unsustainable, the country's finances have long been completely bankrupt, and various strategic material reserves cannot support long-term operations... Even if the naval raid succeeds in severely damaging China's aircraft carrier force, the Chinese can also use it The submarine blockade easily trapped Japan!As for the army's raid to seize Manchuria, it's like fighting to support war.I'm afraid even Nagata Tieshan and Ishihara Wanji, who proposed this plan, don't believe that it can really be done!If the frontline troops deployed by China on the north bank of the Yalu River can be defeated and their pace of attacking North Korea can be slowed down, it will be a great success!In fact, the core idea of ​​this "Special No. [-] Battle Plan" is to delay the time of defeat, and strive not to be defeated before the demise of the United States, so that most of the interests can be preserved by relying on German intervention.

So now the German head of state has pulled the Italian leader and the Russian empress to be peacemakers, which is really in the arms of Japan.

"The empire can make certain concessions, but China must also guarantee that it will no longer provide support to the United States." Nagata Tieshan also said slowly: "Moreover, China must also cancel the so-called demilitarized zone north of 42 degrees north latitude. It is also necessary to lift all kinds of sanctions against the empire, stop anti-Japanese propaganda, expel the headquarters of the Communist International in Beiping, and ensure that it will not interfere in the war between the Japanese empire and the Far Eastern Republic...Of course, after the empire has eliminated the Far Eastern Republic, it can also use the China's neighboring lands are sold to China at an appropriate price."

Hearing that Nagata Tieshan proposed a few conditions for peace talks without his own consultation, Konoe Fumimaro's face turned livid, but he soon returned to normal. He glanced at the Secretary of the Navy again and saw Eisuke Yamamoto Nodding slightly there, I understood most of it in my heart.It seems that the army and navy once again crossed the government and reached an agreement in private.But now is not the time to worry about such things. He turned his head, looked at Zhou Fohai with a smile and said, "Mr. Zhou, do you think these conditions can be accepted by your government? Or if your government has any possible conditions, it is fine." It is proposed that we are just meeting informally now, and there is nothing we cannot say."

Zhou Fohai sighed with a wry smile: "Since Mr. Prime Minister has said so, then I will say it directly. If Japan can cede East Australia and Java Island to China, and under the mediation of the Chinese government, it will cease war with the United States. Japan and Japan can still become long-term allies... As compensation, China can cede Palawan Island and the Kalamian Islands to Japan, and it can also support Japan's entry into India, even if it allows Japan to insert a piece of land in the oil-rich Middle East. Feet are also possible."

"Impossible! It is absolutely impossible to cede Eastern Australia!" As soon as Zhou Fohai's voice fell, Konoe Wenmao shook his head desperately. An inch of land! As for the truce with the evil U.S. imperialism, it is even more impossible!" Of course, Konoe said the last sentence to the German ambassador Dixon.

"Then it seems that this negotiation is unlikely to come to fruition." Zhou Fohai stroked his hair helplessly. He also knew that Japan would never make such a big concession, but those big figures in the country who controlled the country had already stepped down. The determination to destroy Japan!There is not only the factor of competing for the territory of Australia, but also the promotion of the American chaebol... On the one hand, it can open up territories, and on the other hand, it can satisfy personal desires. I am afraid that no one will do such a thing of fame and fortune. refused?And even if you are caught out by political opponents, you won't be afraid to win millions of square kilometers of living space for the country and eliminate historical enemies. No matter how you say it, you can't be wrong!

Looking at Zhou Fohai's embarrassed expression, Konoe Fumima also knew that this matter was very difficult, and when he was about to decline the "Tehran mediation" proposed by the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and Russia, the Minister of War Nagata Tieshan spoke again: "Mr. Zhou , although there are still many gaps between our two requirements, but the sincerity of the two sides to pursue peaceful coexistence should be the same. How about this... Let the head of state of Germany, the leader of Italy, and the empress of Russia come forward to mediate, maybe the leaders of the five countries After people meet in Tehran, things will turn around."

Zhou Fohai thought for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, then I will report the requests from Japan, Germany, Italy and Russia to China, and I believe the country will respond positively."

……

At the time when Ambassador Zhou of the Republic of China in Japan secretly met with Japanese political leaders and the ambassadors of Germany, Italy, and Russia at the Japanese Prime Minister's residence.Vice Chairman Zhou of the Comintern, accompanied by Pan Hannian, arrived at a small villa belonging to the Military Intelligence Bureau by the East Lake in Wuhan.The General Staff Headquarters is now in a battle-ready atmosphere, and it is not very suitable for receiving guests, so Luo Yaoguo put the meeting place here.

But when Zhou Enlai arrived, Luo Yaoguo, the master, was not here.Zhou Enlai had no choice but to drink tea and chat with Wu Ziliang, the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau who was in charge of entertaining him, but he was thinking in his heart how likely it was that the Communist International would get Japan as it wished?Shi Huang, the ambassador of the Far Eastern Republic to the United States, has met with US Secretary of State Hull and Harry Hopkins, the personal representative of US President Roosevelt.

The United States readily agreed to treat the Communist International as an important ally in the anti-fascist war.However, it unexpectedly refused to recognize the Japanese Soviet Socialist Republic, let alone treat socialist Japan as a defeated country.Even Hopkins publicly stated that the United States does not want Japan to remain in the post-war world!It doesn't matter if the surname is Zi or She!Japan as a country would be better off forever...

This statement was obviously contrary to the spirit of the previous "Atlantic Charter", which surprised Zhou Enlai and the leaders of the Communist International.Zhou Enlai and other leaders of the Communist Party would never have thought that President Roosevelt would do this not because of his stubborn opposition to communism, but because of the 1940 US presidential election!Due to the series of mistakes made by the Roosevelt administration in the early days of the war against Japan, the American people began to doubt whether he could lead the United States to victory in the Second World War.Therefore, the president who has led the United States to become a world hegemon in history can only give up his plan to seek a third re-election. However, he is still prepared to support Vice President John Nance Garner, who has a bad relationship with him, in the presidential election .

And if you want to cheat votes, of course you have to please American voters who are full of hatred for Japan.Roosevelt and Garner can only set the tone of punishing Japan high, and they can't wait to shout the slogan of completely exterminating the Japanese nation!Where is it still willing to recognize the Japanese Soviet Socialist Republic?What kind of president should you choose if you admit it?Of course, it is hard to say whether the policy will be changed to forgive Japan after the election of the President of the United States.

But Zhou Enlai and the others don't know the way to do it now.Since the Japanese Soviet Republic has no way to be recognized by the United States, the National Government must be persuaded to support it... But the question is, will the National Government agree to a socialist Japan on their side?Will they, like the Americans, want the Japanese people to pay the price for the crimes committed by the Japanese militarists?Although Luo Yaoguo said before that he could give half of Japan to the Communist Party, how many words of the private promises of politicians can be taken seriously?It was originally a good move, but now it looks like this!It seems that the road to liberation of the Japanese people is really a bit bumpy.

Footsteps could be heard outside the door. Zhou Enlai, Pan Hannian, and Wu Ziliang stood up at the same time, and then saw Luo Yaoguo stepping in from the door, followed by Natalie and Rockefeller, the US ambassador to China.Zhou Enlai was slightly surprised to see Rockefeller and the American ambassador on this occasion.Luo Yaoguo stretched out his hand to him first, "I'm really sorry. I just played golf with Ambassador Rockefeller, and I was so excited that I forgot to meet Mr. Zhou. I'm really sorry." He pointed at Rockefeller beside him, and said with a smile. : "I heard from Mr. Rockefeller that your Communist International is now an important member of the world's anti-Japanese camp, so I invite Mr. Rockefeller to join today's meeting. I don't think Mr. Zhou will object?"

Seeing that Luo Yaoguo actually brought Rockefeller to meet with him, Zhou Enlai smiled lightly. As expected, this guy was going to renege on his promise and get fat again!Moreover, he even brought in an American ambassador as a shield... It's not right, what kind of shield does this reactionary need when his words don't count?He was afraid that he brought Rockefeller here for something else.

Thinking of this, Zhou Enlai smiled and nodded at Rockefeller, "We are all allies in the world's anti-fascist war now, so naturally there is nothing we cannot discuss."

Luo Yaoguo, Natalie, and Rockefeller had already taken their seats, and steaming coffee was served. Luo Yaoguo picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, shook his head, and said with a faint smile, "What about the World Anti-Fascist War?" Yes, I don't know... The Republic of China and the Kingdom of Italy are friendly states. What we are discussing here today is the war against Japanese imperialism and how to deal with Japan after the war. In this regard, I would like to hear what Mr. Zhou said first. Opinion."

Hearing that Luo Yaoguo would separate the war against Japan from the war against fascism, Zhou Enlai turned his attention to Rockefeller. Seeing that the other side looked normal, he was slightly disappointed. "Then, does the national government intend to oppose Germany's aggression against the United States?"

Luo Yaoguo smiled and replied: "We will help the United States deal with Japan, so that the United States can concentrate on defending its east coast, but it is impossible to directly go to war with Germany." He bowed slightly to Rockefeller, expressing his regret.Rockefeller shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Your country's ability to help us contain the Japanese attack is already the greatest help to us. As for the east coast...we will defend it ourselves, and we are sure to defeat the Germans!"

In fact, in the past few months, Rockefeller had frequent talks with senior officials of the Nationalist government, and many cooperation projects had been reached.After paying a high price, they also received a lot of help from the Chinese that is very beneficial to defending the United States.Including some very effective anti-tank weapons, including the Min 27 57mm anti-tank gun, the No. 39 assault gun E, and a T-16 light assault gun jointly developed by experts from China and Russia. Played a big role in the American-German War.The combat weight of this assault gun is only 60 tons, and it also has a 48-degree armor protection angle and a 75-caliber [-]mm gun with excellent performance.And its design idea is to use the lowest cost to create a tank for the Russian Empire that can resist the powerful German armored forces.

"I don't know what kind of obligations the Comintern intends to undertake in the future war against Japan? Shouldn't there be only a few thousand Japanese People's Liberation Army disguised by Koreans? By the way, shouldn't we divide the responsibilities of each in advance? What about the battlefield?" Luo Yaoguo leaned on the chair, waiting for Zhou Enlai's reply with a smile.

"Of course our Communist International will not send only a few thousand Japanese comrades." Zhou Enlai took a sip from his coffee cup and replied after thinking: "If you can treat the Japanese people and Japanese warlords differently in your treatment of Japan after the war, we will We are sure to mobilize more Japanese working people to participate in the war to overthrow the Japanese warlords, and even launch several armed uprisings against the emperor in Japan!"

Luo Yaoguo shook his head with a smile, and replied: "We don't intend to exterminate the Japanese people. In fact, it's completely unnecessary. We just want to exterminate the country of Japan...of course, including the Japanese emperor and warlords."

"What about the tens of millions of Japanese people?" Zhou Enlai frowned and asked.

Luo Yaoguo smiled lightly: "Let's talk about this at a later time. In short, they won't be eliminated physically. There will definitely be a very proper resettlement method at that time. What we are going to discuss now is the division of war zones, Mr. Zhou , you Communist International choose first.”

Chapter 0916 China and Japan fight again (seven) trick

Zhou Enlai looked at Luo Yaoguo quietly, carefully analyzing the meaning of the other party's words in his heart.Behind the division of war zones may be directly related to the distribution of benefits after the war!He smiled slightly: "Well, let's not talk about the issue of Japan's disposal after the war, let's discuss how to defeat this vicious enemy first!" This understatement seems to resolve the embarrassing problem in front of us.He paused and then said: "As for the distribution of theaters, we of the Communist International are of course willing to take on more obligations and are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices. It's just that our weapons and equipment are not enough. If the Nationalist government and the United States can provide enough equipment, we will It’s not a problem for us to be responsible for liberating the Japanese mainland.”

Luo Yaoguo secretly thought: "This Prime Minister Zhou is really shrewd enough to talk about military aid before the war." American Ambassador Rockefeller frowned and asked suspiciously: "You are responsible for attacking the Japanese mainland...you Is there a navy? If the United States is required to provide a small amount of funds to purchase weapons from the Chinese Nationalist government to arm the Communist International Army, it is possible. But that is only limited to the army, and the navy is not spending money You'll have it right away. Without a strong enough navy, your army won't be able to reach the Japanese mainland at all."

Zhou Enlai was stunned for a moment, and wanted to say that the Communist International Army was only responsible for land warfare.But after thinking about it, I felt that it was not safe. What if the Kuomintang left the landing troops of the Communist International Army on the Japanese beach and left them alone?He was silent for a moment, looked at Luo Yaoguo and Rockefeller with a smile, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for your reminder. I was negligent and forgot about the navy issue. Well, Sakhalin Island and the Korean Peninsula will be liberated by our Communist International Army." .However, the Nationalist Government and the United States will provide the necessary weapons and equipment to our Comintern Army."

Luo Yaoguo smiled politely and respectfully at Zhou Enlai, and asked back: "What do you mean by the necessary weapons and equipment? I hope that the Communist International can give an exact figure so that we can consider whether to provide them. Also, what are you planning to send out?" How many soldiers? Where will they come from? In addition, the weapons we can provide free of charge are also very limited."

Zhou Enlai smiled lightly: "Since our Communist International is an important member of the World Anti-Fascist War, we will certainly assume the necessary obligations. We will mobilize the Communist International Army from India to be responsible for the liberation of North Korea and Sakhalin Island. In addition, the Communist International stationed in the Far East The North Korean army and the Japanese People's Liberation Army in Sakhalin will also participate in the battle. The total strength is about 25 divisions, about 30 people. We hope that the National Government and the United States can provide the weapons and equipment these troops need to fight. The infantry divisions must follow the The standard equipment of a light infantry division requires at least one battalion of 105mm heavy artillery for each division. In addition, 200 Panzer II tanks and 200 150mm heavy artillery are needed. As for the price... we are responsible for 50% at most, and the rest will be made by China and the United States. The two countries share.

Also, since we dispatched mainly Indian troops, the national government needed to transport these weapons to India, and after our troops became familiar with the performance of these weapons, they would be transported to the North Korean front. "

Luo Yaoguo rolled his eyes. It is estimated that the remaining 30 bones and blood of the Soviet Red Army will also be sent to the Korean battlefield together, right?It seems that the Sino-Soviet two parties have continued to fight openly and covertly after joining forces... But this calculation is well done, using the Soviets and Indians to fight for themselves!However, Japan seems to have stationed heavy troops in North Korea, and spent huge sums of money to build the defense line of the Yalu River. Can it be defeated with [-] remnants of the Soviet Red Army, Indian Asan, and North Korean sticks?I really don't know what this guy is planning?Could it be that they want to wait for Japan to be defeated before taking North Korea?

Luo Yaoguo thought for a moment, then replied: "At most, we can provide weapons and equipment with a 25% discount. There is no problem for 45 light infantry divisions. Tanks and heavy artillery can also be provided, but you must dispatch all troops within 60 days. Launch a full-scale offensive within 30 days. If it is later... I am afraid that the Communist International Army will not be needed, and we will be able to bring down North Korea by ourselves." Then, he turned his head and looked at the wealthy Rockefeller who was drinking coffee, "Mr. Ambassador, we How about dividing the war zones between the two countries with Midway Island as the boundary, the west is in charge of China, and the east is in charge of the United States? How about the remaining [-]% of the Comintern’s military purchase funds also being in charge of your country?”

The American ambassador smiled and put down the coffee cup in his hand.He laughed and said, "It is also the intention of the US government to divide the war zone with Midway Island as the boundary. In addition, the US can provide the remaining 30% of the military purchases, but it can only provide low-interest loans, and we must also sign a binding contract for this purpose. agreement that Comintern forces must be used against Japanese forces in Korea by November 1939."

Zhou Enlai was silent for a moment when he heard the words, his thick eyebrows gradually furrowed, looking a bit embarrassed.In the end, he still smiled wryly and nodded: "Okay, the principled issues will be finalized in this way first, and the specific negotiations can be discussed by Comrade Hannian with your representatives." He pointed to the representative of the Far East Republic beside him Chinese ambassador.Pan Hannian stood up and nodded towards Luo Yaoguo and Rockefeller: "I hope to reach a final agreement with you as soon as possible so that Japanese imperialism can be eliminated as soon as possible."