In the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Hideki Tojo came to Hirohito's study again.

When Hideki Tojo took off his wooden shoes and walked into the study, he saw Hirohito standing in front of the wooden wall to the north, and a huge Zhejiang-Fujian topographic map was hung on it.

The map marked the enemy-to-wealth situation of the Third Battle of Zhejiang and Fujian.

Seeing Tojo Hide's face appearing puzzled, Hirohito smiled and said, "This is what I asked the staff of the attendant's room to produce based on the battle report of the 13th Army. What do you think of Tojo Hide?"

Hideki Tojo said: "The staff in the attendant's room is very professional and the map is great."

"No matter how good the staff officer is, he cannot replace the imperial soldiers on the front line." Hirohito said, "After all, the imperial soldiers on the front line will fight."

"Hayi." Tojo Hideki paused, "Your Majesty's clarity."

"Tōjokun, sit down." Hirohito walked to the tatami and sat down, signaling Hideki Tojo to take the seat.

Tojo Hideki had been to the Imperial Palace many times, but he didn't see him at all and sat opposite Hirohito.

Hirohito personally poured a cup of tea for Hideki Tojo and said, "When I first received the battle report of the 13th Army, I couldn't believe that the Chinese government had gathered so many troops on the Zhejiang-Fujian battlefield! There were nine armies with more than 800,000 people, and the most elite troops in the entire China were basically transferred to the Zhejiang-Fujian battlefield!"

"Hai." Tojo Hideki said, "The Chinese army is preparing to fight the imperial army."

"Haha, this is a good thing for the Imperial Army." Hirohito said, "Because this has given the Imperial Army the opportunity to resolve the China Incident in a phased manner. Even if the Chinese army, which cannot completely wipe out the battlefield in Zhejiang and Fujian, as long as it can severely damage it, there will be no major wars in the Chinese battlefield within at least three years. In this way, the Empire and the Imperial Army can concentrate their efforts to survive the Southeast Asian battlefield!"

"Hayi!" Hideki Tojo paused his head again, and continued, "Your Majesty the Emperor can understand thousands of miles, but I am not as good as you."

Hirohito waved his hand and said, "However, the Imperial Army still needs to be careful, especially this guy Zhong Yi, who is so cunning that he is so cunning. If the Imperial Army reveals a little flaw, he will be caught and used, causing severe damage! In this regard, we must remind Okamura and Yamaguchi to make them both be careful."

Hirohito only mentioned Okamura Yamaguchi and Yamaguchi Taki, but Ishihara Kanir didn't mention it at all.

In fact, not only Hideki Tojo, but Hirohito also has a very strong prejudice against Ishihara Kanir.

"Hai." Hideki Tojo paused again and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will remind Okamura and Yamaguchi to be careful, especially Yamaguchi. I will definitely remind him to be alert to the airport and oil depot, and not let the situation happen again during the first Zhejiang-Fujian Battle. After all, the empire's aviation gasoline is not sufficient."

"Yo Xi." Hirohito nodded happily.

As soon as Hideki Tojo left, Navy Minister Minumasaki rushed to the imperial palace again.

After the monarch and ministers met, Hirohito said bluntly: "Minejun, how is the project of changing the battleship into an aircraft carrier going forward? When will it be completed?"

Minai Mitsumasa paused and said: "The reconstruction of eight battleships including Asahi, King Kong, Yama Castle has been completed in half, and it should be almost completed by the middle of next year."

"It will be completed in the middle of next year?" Hirohito frowned, "No, it's too slow! It must be completed by the end of the year!"

"Your Majesty, this speed is not slow anymore," Minai Mitsumasa said. "The shipyard is already working overtime, and even the new shipbuilding plan has stopped."

"New ship?" Hirohito said in a deep voice, "Are you talking about Shinno ship?"

After a pause, Hirohito continued, "I almost forgot the Shinno ship. Really, what's the point of building such a battleship again? Will it be a target ship for the US military? Cancel or convert it into an aircraft carrier immediately!"

"Nani?" Mine Mitsumasa's face turned miserable, and the next battleship was gone.

...

In the afternoon of the same day, it was at the 13th Army Headquarters in Shanghai.

Okamura Yasuji and Ishihara Kanur stood in front of the sand table, without any worries in his heart.

The Japanese army on the left, middle and right were progressing slowly, so the enemy and us on the sand table had almost no changes.

The rapid footsteps suddenly sounded, and then an air force lieutenant general walked in with a saber. Who else wasn't the Air Force Commander Yamaguchi Daoshi?

Yamaguchi Tatsume has been replaced with a brand new Air Force uniform, looking heroic.

Compared with the uniforms of the Army and Navy, the Air Force uniforms refer to the German uniforms, which are ostentatious and chic.

Ishihara Kanir couldn't help but exclaim: "Exquisite artwork, when will our army wear such uniforms? I've had enough of the military uniform I'm wearing now."

"If Ishihara Jun likes it, I can give you a set." Yamaguchi Tatsume said with a smile.

"Then forget it, I am not the chief of staff of the Air Force." Ishihara Kanji waved his hand and said.

After hearing this, Yamaguchi Tatsuki immediately said: "If Ishihara Jun intends to be the Chief of Staff of our Air Force, I will now apply to the base camp and His Majesty the Emperor to transfer you to the Air Force to serve."

Okamura Yamaguchi immediately smiled and said, "Yamaguchi, how about digging my corner in front of me?"

Yamaguchi Tatsume smiled and asked again: "Is there anything important to call me in such a hurry?"

"Yes." Okamura Yanji said, taking out a telegram and handing it to Yamaguchi Tatsume, and then said, "This is a secret telegram issued by His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty repeatedly reminds us to be careful of Zhong Yi and his tricks, especially to do a good job in security at the airport and oil depots, to ensure that the previous tragedy will not happen again."

Speaking of this, Okamura Yasuji said again: "We are responsible for the safety of the oil depot, but the safety of the airport is not enough for our army alone. We also need the strong assistance of your air force."

"This is what it should be." Yamaguchi Tatsuoba said, "What do we need to do?"

Ishihara Kanji said, "That's right. We have ordered the Imperial Army to set up a large number of checkpoints outside airports such as Hangzhou, Anqing, Nanjing, and Shanghai. Once the Chinese Air Force attacks, they will be found by checkpoints from 100 kilometers away and then reported to each airport. At this time, your air force needs to react immediately."

"Hai." Yamaguchi Tatsume said, "As long as we have about 15 minutes of early warning time, we can take off at least one team of fighter jets and intercept the invading enemy planes! In this way, the safety of the airport and the aircraft parked in the hangar will be guaranteed."

"Yoxi." Okamura Yasuji nodded happily.

Yamaguchi Tatsumeth then asked, "So, is there anything else for Okamura kun?"

Okamura Yasuji looked at the wall clock and said, "It's time to eat soon, why not stay and have supper together?"

"No." Yamaguchi Tatsumeshi waved his hand and said, "I have a lot of things to do with me, so I'll eat it next time."
Chapter completed!