The high-ranking officials of the Eastern Empire undoubtedly hoped to retake the island of Hokkaido. Although the population is small, it is the second largest island of the Eastern Empire and an important agricultural production area of the Eastern Empire.
More importantly, the occupation of the island of Hokkaido by the Russian Empire posed a great threat to the security of the Eastern Empire.
By crossing the narrow Tsugaru Strait, the troops of the Russian Empire would be able to land on the island of Honshu.
Plus the Russian Empire stationed a powerful fleet on the island of Hokkaido. This directly posed a great threat to the Eastern Empire.
In order to cope with the threat of the Russian Empire, the Eastern Empire had to deploy the main force of the army in the northern part of the island of Honshu. At the same time, the main naval forces could only remain in the Yokosuka military port.
If the island of Hokkaido can be reclaimed. Then “three one three”, the space for the turn of the Eastern Empire will undoubtedly be greater.
“The Russians will not give up on the island of Hokkaido. All this time, the fat that has been eaten in the mouth of the Russians has no possibility of spitting it out. Foreign Minister Nobuhide Makino shook his head.
“What about Chi Na? Didn’t the Russians completely withdraw from China? Admiral Minoru Saito asked.
“I don’t know what the Russians are thinking. Anyway, with the exception of China, the Russians never voluntarily gave up the occupied lands. Nobuhide Makino explained.
“If we find people who don’t set and let them speak for us, can we get the Russians to abandon the island of Hokkaido?” Prime Minister General Yamamoto Gonbei asked.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, this cannot be. The sun does not set and the people will not put pressure on the Russians. The war in the European theater is tense, and the sun does not set and there are still many places to ask the Russians, how can we offend the Russians for us. Nobuhide Makino said.
General Yamamoto Gonbei nodded, he was able to understand this as well.
In the eyes of the sunset, the role of the Russians is much greater than theirs. How could it be possible to offend the Russians for their sake? This is especially true under the current war situation.
“Hmph! In my opinion, we are also strong now. While the main forces of the Russians are in Europe. Even, when the overall war situation was already very unfavorable to the Allies, it was better to send troops directly to attack the island of Hokkaido. Our Navy, after all these years of development, has greatly increased its strength and is already stronger than the Pacific Fleet of the Russians. In the event of a surprise attack, there would be no problem at all in defeating the Russian Pacific Fleet. Moreover, the army of the Russians is not much stationed on the island of Hokkaido. The Imperial Army only needs to shake a little, it is enough to defeat the island of Hokkaido. War Minister Senior General Yukihiko Kunase suggested.
This proposal has made many Orientals moved. That’s what they do best.
“Gentlemen, with our current military strength, it is indeed quite possible to achieve this. But if we do that, the sun will never set against us. They will cancel the order handed over to us. At the same time, we still have three Kongo-class battle cruisers that are still in the hands of the sun and have not yet been completed. At that time, the sun will definitely be withheld and will not be delivered to us. Even the Russians will mobilize more troops to deal with us.
Although, the main forces of the Russians were concentrated in the European theater. However, their 6th Army has not been moved. Even the 5th Army, stationed in Siberia and Central Asia, was not moved.
You know, the Russians have built the Trans-Siberian Railway into a double line. They could use the railways faster to transport troops and supplies to the Far East.
According to the information available so far, the Russians have expanded the army to almost three million men. And they are constantly mobilizing. This means that even if we attack the island of Hokkaido, we will get away with it. However, in the style of the Russians, there will definitely be a war against us. Unless, they will be defeated by the Germans. Otherwise, it would be difficult for us to truly retake the island of Hokkaido. ”
General Yamamoto Gonbei said to everyone.
This remark of Vice Admiral Yamamoto Gonbei is undoubtedly very reasonable. Let the other high-ranking officials of the Eastern Empire have to agree with this.
“In addition, although the strength of the Imperial Navy has recovered a lot. However, in terms of overall strength, it is not much stronger than the Pacific Fleet of the Russians 0. Unless the two three Kongo-class battle cruisers that we ordered from the Sun Never Set are also in service. In this way, we can gain an advantage.
However, now the Russians are allies of the sunset, and if we really do it, the Russian Black Sea Fleet will inevitably rush from the Mediterranean to the Far East. At that time, will we still have the slightest advantage?
Last time, we rushed to war with the Russians because we were not ready. Therefore, it will be a defeat to lose. This time, if we want to go to war with the Russians again, we must be fully prepared. Strive to have absolute strength to defeat the Russians. Otherwise, you can’t act rashly. Otherwise, if we fail again. Then, I am afraid that we will not even have another chance to restore our strength. ”
Senior General Yamamoto Gonbei reminded.
Compared with the army, the Eastern Imperial Navy was originally a little more rational. Especially when you have already failed once ten years ago and have suffered a loss once, you will understand the lessons of the past. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
“Yamamoto-kun is very right, our empire can no longer afford to fail again. Although the Russians are our life-and-death enemies. But we can’t rush until we have an absolute chance of winning. Otherwise, it will be defeated by the Russians again. Well, we’re done! Matsukata Masayoshi, one of the 0.0 elders, said.
“Yes, you can’t be too careful with such an old power as the Russians, which at the same time has the largest territory in the world, the largest population in the Western world, and is also the top power in terms of military strength!” Inoue agreed.
“We can continue to wait for opportunities, even if this war is over. The Russians are getting stronger, and the hostility of the sun to the Russians will become stronger. At that time, it will be the opportunity of the empire. Patience for the time being, accumulate enough strength, it is more beneficial to the empire! Xiyuan Temple Gongwang also said.
Of the five senators, three did not agree to take military action against the Russian Empire. Therefore, there are two people in Shan County, Peng and Dashan Yan, and they don’t even need to express their position.
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