NCCnovel Chapter 1022 You're still worried about something happening here?
Chapter 1022 You're still worried about something happening here?
If we don't run away, the Japanese army will definitely not let us go.
You can't even survive yourself, why are you bothering with the mountain city?
Don't you ever think about what Chongqing is best at? They are best at shifting blame eastward.
Why did the Japanese army occupy Vladivostok in northern Russia, and why did such a situation arise in South Asia? Was it really because the Japanese army was audacious? No, it was because the mountain city had changed the opportunity.
Since you're not only refusing to provide us with support, but also want to make our lives a living hell, then let's all suffer together and get bogged down in this quagmire of war.
In fact, they succeeded, they were very successful.
Back in Shanghai, those who came to watch the spectacle and find it strange, none of them escaped the war. The empire was no match for Gaul; it was utterly destroyed. Although some still resist, they are now nothing more than stray dogs.
The Japanese army is far more ruthless than the people in Berlin. If they capture us, we will certainly not have a good end.
"You mean they won't come to the rescue?"
There's definitely no rescue going on.
George was quite certain. If a rescue was needed, the Yamashiro army would have acted when the Japanese advanced to the second line of defense. But what did they do? They not only surrendered Mandalay but also let several of their best fighters leave.
“I didn’t say that, but Your Excellency, we should also consider this.” He took a deep breath and said, “So far, have you seen any reaction from the mountain city?”
There was a response. However, this response didn't reach Edward; instead, it reached Prime Minister Winston's office.
"Your Excellency, the Yamashiro side replied that the Japanese army is transferring a large number of troops south from the Kwantung Army. They are probably too far away to help, but they said they will stabilize the situation as soon as possible and then mobilize their troops." Secretary Alice didn't know how to describe the contents of the telegram.
However, she was certain that the mountain city had temporarily refused to send troops.
"How long will it take to stabilize the situation as quickly as possible?" Winston took a deep breath and looked at Defense Secretary Johnson beside him; "What's your take on this?"
Johnson smiled bitterly and said, "This is just like when we gave them aid supplies back then."
Back then, Shancheng needed the Empire's material support to be used on the Guangxi battlefield. The Empire sent a telegram urging them to provide assistance, and the response they received was simple: as soon as possible.
This was supposed to be done as soon as possible, but it was delayed for several months. In the end, the supplies were only sent out because it was clear that the mountain city was about to collapse.
"In other words, they don't intend to make a move," Winston asked, understanding Johnson's meaning.
Johnson nodded. "Yes, at least for now, they probably won't send troops. If they do, it will probably be some time before they do. As for that time, in my opinion, it will be when their bottom line is crossed."
Bottom line?
What would their bottom line be?
Winston took a deep breath and led Johnson to the battle map, pointing to it; "You think their bottom line is there."
Where is the bottom line?
Johnson didn't know. But seeing Winston just staring at him, he thought for a moment and said, "We can't threaten their interests in the southwest."
If the interests in the southwest cannot be threatened, then the empire needs to make corresponding adjustments.
Winston put his hands behind his back, looked at the map for a while, and then said, "Then let's intercept them in the south and abandon the north."
Johnson paused for a moment, then asked, "What does the Prime Minister mean?"
"In the south, we must resist the Japanese offensive and prevent them from continuing to advance south and occupy our industrial and agricultural areas. In the north and northwest, we can give up some territory as appropriate, as long as we secure our Central and West Asian regions."
He simply refused to believe that his mountain city would remain indifferent when it was surrounded by the Japanese army on three sides.
"But Your Excellency Prime Minister, this is very risky. If the Japanese army does not attack the mountain city, then we will be raising a tiger to cause trouble."
This plan involved ceding parts of South Asia, Northeast Asia, and Central Asia to the Japanese army. This undoubtedly meant handing over supply lines to the Japanese. If they then...:
“This is a gamble. We can afford to lose, but can Shancheng afford to lose?” Winston snorted and said, “Let’s preserve our strength. Our battle lines are too stretched. Shortening the distance will allow us to rest and regroup, and also give us a chance to check on the situation in Shancheng.”
"What's going on?" Based on the information provided by the butler, Zhou Weiguo went to the apartment where Shangjing Jiro lived and waited for two days, but no one came. This made him look at the butler who was with him with serious suspicion.
Is this guy lying to himself?
“Young master, even if I were to deceive the master, I would never deceive you, young master.”
Zhou Weiguo didn't speak, but Asaka Shurei chuckled and said, "Old steward, your loyalty to my father is questionable."
"I'm wronged, Miss. Between the master and the son-in-law, I would naturally choose the son-in-law and Miss. But if you weren't here, my heart would naturally follow the master."
He's not someone without principles; he does have principles.
He simply has to choose between the two, and which one he will choose first.
"Alright, alright, I believe in your loyalty to me. Now tell me, we've circled around this area twice, and I still haven't seen anyone."
“Son-in-law, things have been quite chaotic at the Army Headquarters these past two days. The Master hasn’t returned for two days either. It must be because they’re in a meeting.”
Is there a meeting at Army Headquarters?
What meeting?
Zhou Weiguo's desire to kill Uei Jiro diminished considerably. Now, he was more interested in knowing what kind of meeting was taking place at headquarters and whether it was targeting Yamashiro.
"What kind of meeting are they having? Are they trying to get back at us?" Zhou Weiguo asked, lighting a cigarette.
The butler shook his head. "No, it's because of our victory in the south that headquarters wants to launch a new offensive in the north."
“Is Sakata Seishiro out of his mind?” Zhou Weiguo cursed and narrowed his eyes. “How can you take action against the Northern Soviet Union at this time? Isn’t that dragging your country into an abyss?”
Even Berlin wouldn't dare to act rashly, yet Seishiro Sakata actually thought of attacking the Soviet Union. Did he think their military power was useless?
Asaka Shurei was a little confused after hearing what he said; "It sounds to me like you're worried about something happening here."
Isn't that what I'm worried about?