Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

"I have decided to mobilize all resources to quickly send one million more troops to China!"

"Order the Locust Army to advance from the peninsula and the sea to encircle the Eighth Route Army in North China!"

"When necessary, the Kwantung Army will also help!"

The Japanese Prime Minister had a ferocious look on his face and gave orders to every Japanese official present.

"But... Prime Minister, who should be the commander-in-chief of the Chinese expeditionary force?"

At this time, a bald Japanese soldier asked a question.

"Yes, Neiji Okamura's successive defeats have damaged the dignity of the Locust Army."

"Neiji Okamura is no longer able to serve as commander-in-chief..."

"I think it's time to let a better general take over!"

There was much discussion in Congress.

Okamura Neiji suffered a series of defeats in China, which led to the current passive situation of the Locust Army on the Chinese battlefield.

These officials all believed that Okamura Yasuji should commit seppuku to apologize.

The Japanese Prime Minister was also stumped by this question and could not answer it for a while.

Under the expectant gaze of the crowd, the Japanese Prime Minister thought for a full twenty minutes.

"Let Okamura Neiji continue to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Expeditionary Force."

The Japanese Prime Minister raised his head and spoke slowly.

"Nani?"

"Neiji Okamura?!"

"How could this be?!"

"Are you kidding me?!"

"I disagree!"

As soon as the Japanese Prime Minister finished speaking, fierce voices of opposition were heard in Congress.

Okamura Yasuji repeatedly caused the locust army to suffer defeats.

How can he continue to serve as commander-in-chief?

"Gentlemen, Okamura Ningji and the Eighth Route Army have extensive combat experience and are very familiar with Chinese culture."

"These are all very helpful for us to eliminate the Eighth Route Army."

"It turns out that before this abominable Lin Tian showed up, Mr. Okamura's strategy of blocking the Eighth Route Army was very effective."

"At the beginning of this battle, Lin Tian did not intervene, and the locust army was indeed unstoppable and achieved great results."

"But it was this bastard Lin Tian. He was the culprit for the locust army's defeat!"

"Lin Tian's troops are too strong. I dare say that no matter who goes to the empire, they will be defeated by Lin Tian."

"So, I think we should keep Mr. Okamura's position."

"Moreover, the Empire has treated Mr. Okamura so well, Mr. Okamura will surely devote himself to the cause and use his life to ensure the victory of the Locust Army."

The Japanese Prime Minister analyzed it word by word.

He also knew that this decision would lead to fierce opposition from most people.

However, there is no alternative.

He knew very well that it was Okamura Neiji who was defeated by Lin Tian, ​​not the Chinese army.

If Lin Tianheng had not intervened, the locust army would have taken over the Central Army Headquarters.

"That makes sense..."

"Sweeping the floor..."

"Okamura-kun is indeed more suitable..."

"But does Okamura Neiji still have this confidence?"

The Japanese Prime Minister's words made the officials in Congress start thinking.

But there are still many questioning voices.

"In that case, let's vote," suggested the Japanese Prime Minister.

Although he is the Prime Minister, Parliament does not have the final say.

When there are disagreements, voting is the fairest way.

No one else had an opinion either.

So the devils began to vote.

Two and a half hours later.

"Now we start counting the votes..."

Another half hour later.

"The statistics are out. Now I will announce the voting results."

At this time, a member of the Japanese royal family wearing a nuclear uniform stood up and said in a deep voice.

As the royal family stood up, the others did not dare to be careless. They stood up with respectful expressions and waited for the results to be announced.

"The number of votes in favor of Neiji Okamura continuing to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Expeditionary Army is 56."

"There were 55 votes against."

“24 abstentions.”

After the Japanese royal family member finished the announcement, he sat back in his seat.

"Then, Okamura Neiji will continue to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Expeditionary Army."

"Issue the order immediately!"

The Japanese Prime Minister looked around and gave the order.

……

Jinling.

"Nani?"

"Prime Minister... Your Excellency the Prime Minister..."

After receiving the order, Okamura Neiji burst into tears and knelt for a long time.

He kowtowed three times towards the direction of his homeland.

"Please rest assured, Prime Minister. Please rest assured, Empire!"

"I will definitely lead the locust army to regain victory!"

After bowing, Okamura Ningji suddenly felt a sense of "a man should die for his friend" and swore with gritted teeth.

After the air raid, General Okamura Neiji had been waiting for the military court notice from the Imperial Headquarters.

As a result, I didn't get the notification letter, but I did get the appointment letter.

What a trick.

At the same time, this also shows the Prime Minister's trust and support for me.

Okamura Neiji immediately regained his confidence.

"Quickly restore the headquarters. This commander-in-chief will personally take charge!"

"Give me a command center quickly!"

Neiji Okamura gave orders to his men.

"Hai!"

The devils bowed one after another.

They saw the confidence in their head coach, and they also felt a backbone in their hearts.

The Japs immediately began to restore the headquarters.

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief! The locust troops in the two lakes area have all... all been annihilated!"

Suddenly, a Japanese radio soldier came running over crying and shouting.

"Nani?!"

Okamura Neiji was surprised and couldn't believe it.

How could it be so fast?

"Reporting to His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, the 100,000 reinforcements of the Kwantung Army were attacked by unknown forces when they were marching to Shanhaiguan. The 100,000 troops were completely annihilated before they even got off the train!"

Suddenly, another Japanese radio soldier arrived in panic.

"Nani?!"

"how come?!"

Neiji Okamura resisted the urge to vomit blood.

too fast.

It all happened so fast.

The surviving generals behind Okamura Yasuji also looked terrified.

How is this fight going?

This is a huge loss...

The Kwantung Army was an elite force. How was it possible that an army of 100,000 strong would be wiped out before they even had a chance to get off the train?

Even if there were 100,000 pigs, the Chinese army would not be able to catch them all in ten days and ten nights.

Could it be that the enemy has some powerful secret weapon?

This must be because they used high-powered weapons to wipe out the 100,000 Kwantung Army in one wave before the Kwantung Army had time to react.

This... if this is the case, how will the locust army fight this war in the future...

Okamura Neiji suddenly regretted that he should have stayed at the entrance of the air-raid shelter with Miyagawa Hatoyama.

Let the Eighth Route Army blow them to death.

If you get killed in the explosion, you won’t have so many worries.

Now, facing the Eighth Route Army of unknown strength, he suddenly felt helpless, and an inexplicable despair surged in his heart.

Okamura Yasuji was very sad.

"Restore the headquarters first."

"Reinforcements from the country are on the way."

Okamura Neiji left only these words and went straight back to the air-raid shelter without looking back.

He wanted to be quiet.

The job of commander-in-chief is too challenging for him now.