Chapter 1325 Commander Candidates
The Kuomintang army was busy selecting talents and appointing talents and innovating their organization, and the Japanese army was not idle either.
However, the Japanese army attached more importance to the summary. This defeat in the battle brought the Chinese condemnation commander-in-chief Nishio to the head of the army, which had just taken office, and made him feel a little embarrassed.
If the standard operating procedures are followed, the first thing to do is to hold accountable after the battle is over.
There was also news from the Japanese base camp that it was believed that the failure of the Battle of Zhejiang and Fujian was that Mitsunomi Usa, the Chief of Staff of the 13th Army, who was actually responsible for the command of the battle, was mainly responsible.
Nishio Suzuo, who also served as the commander of the 13th Army, also bears leadership responsibilities.
Therefore, there is a saying in the Japanese base camp that Usa Mitsuki should commit suicide by separatism, and Nishio Suzusa should also be dismissed, transferred back to China and transferred to the reserve service.
However, the motion was not passed in the end.
Japanese Army Chief of Staff Miyain Miyato withstood the pressure and supported Nishio Sora.
At this time, Miya Saihito met Nishio Shousao in the office of the Army Headquarters.
Nishio Suzusao had just returned to Tokyo last night. It was early morning when she got off the boat. She had only slept for less than four hours and hurried over to meet Miyain Miya, looking mentally exhausted.
Zairen, Xianyuan, said: "Thank you, thank you for your hard work."
"Hayi." Nishio Suzaki paused, "It is my honor to be able to fight for the empire, but..."
"Don't care about those rumors." Xianyuan Miya Jae-in waved his hand and said calmly, "It's a mediocre person not to attract jealousy. Nishio-kun, you are criticized by others, at least it means that you have the ability."
Nishio Suzuki didn't know how to answer the conversation.
Xianyuan Gong Zairen continued: "What's more, I also know that the Battle of Zhejiang and Fujian was not your commander. This failure has nothing to do with you."
"Your Highness, this is not right." Nishio Shou said, "I am also responsible for the defeat in the Battle of Zhejiang and Fujian. At least I gave Usa Mitsuto the greatest command authority, so a person who knows no one can escape."
"This is the main purpose of my conversation with you today." Xianyuan Jae-in waved his hand and continued, "Tell me about the entire process of the Zhejiang-Fujian Battle. Although there are war reports, I always feel that some things cannot be reflected by the war, so I want to listen to your introduction and evaluation of this battle with my own ears."
"Hayi." Nishio Suzusaki paused slightly, and then told the whole process of the Battle of Zhejiang and Fujian.
After listening to the introduction of Nishio Suzuo, Jae-in, the Miyagi, fell into a long silence. It was not until half a day later that he picked up the teacup on the coffee table and said, "Come on, have tea."
"Thank you." Nishio Suzusaki took the teacup and took a sip.
Zairen said, "Niyo-kun, what do you think of Usa Mikun's performance?"
"Usa Mikun is very capable." Nishio Suzusa said in a carefully vocal sentence, "but lacks experience, especially when facing an experienced opponent like Zhong Yi, this will be infinitely magnified."
Xianyuan Gong Zairen said: "It's really just because of inadequate experience, not because of inadequate ability?"
"Yes." Nishio Suzusaku said, "Usa Mikun's ability is absolutely no problem."
"Yo Xi." Xianyuan Jae-in nodded happily and said, "If it's just inadequate experience, it's easy to do. Just transfer an experienced commander to the 13th Army. What do you think Nishio-kun?"
The meaning of Xianyuan Miyaki Zairen is that Nishio Shousao no longer serves as the commander of the 13th Army, but instead specially selects an experienced general to serve as the commander.
Nishio Suzusaki has no dissatisfaction with this.
"I fully agree with Your Highness's opinion." Nishio Shouzuo nodded happily, "The question is, who will be transferred?"
Zairen, Xianyuan, did not immediately make a statement, but asked Nishio Shouzao, "Nishio, you are the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Condemnation Army. Who do you think is the most suitable to transfer to the 13th Army?"
Nishio Suzuo asked tentatively: "Yamada-kun?"
"Not appropriate." Miyamiya Miyasuhito shook his head flatly, "This person is Hideki Tojo, who has no opinion and no ability. I'm afraid he can't take on this important task."
Nishio Suzuo pondered for a moment and asked tentatively: "So, Ananjun?"
"Anan Weiji?" Xianyuan Jae-in shook his head, "I'm afraid the qualifications are a little bit shallow."
The phenomenon of the Japanese army ranking in terms of seniority is actually much more serious than that in the national army. If you don’t believe it, you can see it by looking at the age structure of senior generals of the Chinese and Japanese armies.
The commander of the National Army in his thirties was a large number of troops.
For example, Yu Liangzhen was already the commander-in-chief at the age of 40.
In contrast, there were almost no colonel officers under the age of fifty in the Japanese army.
Seeing that Xianyuan Miya Jae-in deny this and that, Nishio Shuzao had a clear mind.
At that moment, Nishio Suzuo whispered: "In this case, there is probably only one person suitable."
"Oh, is that?" Xianyuan Miya Jae-in asked happily, "Who is Nishio-kun thinking is suitable?"
Nishio Suzusaku said: "Okamura-kun."
"Okamura Nishiji?" Zairen Miyao nodded slightly and said, "Okamura's ability is great. These senior generals from the empire several times cannot find anyone better than him. The problem is that the 11th Army faces a lot of pressure to guard Wuhan. If Okamura Nishiji is transferred, who will take over him?"
Nishio Suzusaki said: "How about itagaki-kun also serves as the commander of the 11th Army?"
Seishiro Itagaki became famous for defeating more than 30 national troops with half a division in the Battle of Xinkou, and was soon transferred back to China to serve as the Minister of the Army.
However, because he performed too poorly in the Zhanggufeng incident, he was despised by the top Japanese military officials. In particular, Hirohito was very dissatisfied with him, so he was kicked to China as the chief of staff of the Chinese condemnation army.
Seishiro Itagaki doesn't know how to be an official, but he still has the ability to lead troops to fight.
At the moment, Miyagi Miyagi said: "Facing a strong opponent like Xue Yue, Liao Lei should choose a veteran with strong abilities and great experience to command. In terms of ability, Itagaki Jun is still competent."
The 13th Army and the 11th Army were selected and decided in a rough manner.
Xianyuan Miyagi Zairen immediately said: "But for the Great Japanese Empire, the most powerful enemy was Zhong Yi of Yinjiang, so in the second battle of Yinjiang, the imperial army was only allowed to win but not lose."
"Hayi." Nishio Suzusaki suddenly paused and said, "I fully agree with this."
Xianyuan Guai Yein said: "So, in addition to the excellent commander, there must be a heroic and combat-ready elite force."
"A heroic and good at fighting elite troops?" Nishio Shozuo felt aroused. The divisions that could be called brave and good at fighting among the Japanese invading China were the 6th Division, in addition to the Fifth Division.
Could it be that the base camp will also divide the Sixth Division into the 13th Army?
Chapter completed!