Anti-Japanese War: I have a million soldiers and you call me a division commander?

Chapter 432: Old Japs: "I thought I was on the fifth floor, but I didn't expect the Emperor to be in the atmosphere!"

The Japanese domestic economy is already on the brink of collapse. If they continue to increase their defense spending on a large scale, the domestic economy will be even worse.

Now it is just unemployment. Once the country becomes militaristic, unemployment will be a small matter. The real big matter will be the large-scale starvation of people.

As officials in power, they also have to consider these things.

For a time, the entire palace was in chaos because of these issues, and the various forces representing the interests of all parties were arguing fiercely in the palace.

The Japanese emperor still did not stop this.

Sometimes, these fights have to be fought. Without them, we cannot seek common ground while reserving differences, and without them, we cannot demonstrate the wisdom, bravery, and skill of His Majesty the Emperor.

More than an hour later, seeing that the situation was almost tense, the group of people stopped arguing and were about to start a fight, and the Japanese emperor decisively intervened.

"idiot!"

"Look at you guys now. Do you still look like the nobles and high-ranking officials of the Empire of Japan?"

"You guys are just like those small vendors at the vegetable market, damn it!!!"

When they heard His Majesty the Emperor cursing, the Japanese soldiers instantly became obedient. They all shut their mouths and kept silent, acting as if the people who had just gathered together to curse were not them.

Now that you have chosen to speak up, you have to resolve the issue.

The Japanese Emperor first looked towards the government and said, "I know it's very difficult for you, but you also have to be understanding."

"The current situation is a matter of no return. Either we completely defeat China and make it a colony of the Great Japanese Empire, or a part of the Great Japanese Empire."

"Or, we just admit defeat and end this battle right away."

"It's impossible to admit defeat. The Imperial Japanese Army did suffer some setbacks on the Chinese battlefield, but that was only a small part. Overall, the Empire of Japan still holds the upper hand."

"Especially, we are also negotiating with the Chinese. Once there is a result, it will be very good for our overall situation."

"Therefore, for a brighter future and the future of the Empire of Japan, increasing the proportion of the defense budget in the total national budget is irrefutable and unquestionable."

"Each generation has its own mission and responsibility. In order to make the Empire of Japan brighter and its future greater, we can only make the people suffer." When he said this, the Japanese emperor showed a helpless and somewhat sad expression.

"His Majesty!!!"

"..."

A group of old Japanese soldiers were also very perceptive. Seeing that their own emperor had such a sad, helpless and heartbroken expression, they also wanted to stand up for justice.

"My Lords!"

After the Japanese emperor saw that it was done well, he wiped the crocodile tears from the corners of his eyes.

He turned to look at the navy and army and said, "I have seen your arguments clearly."

"The navy has always had the largest military expenditure in the empire, and the navy has always been the proud branch of the Imperial Japanese Empire."

"The development of the army is also crucial, so there will be no cuts to the navy's spending. The increased defense budget will be used primarily to develop the army."

The Japanese emperor set the tone, and the old Japanese soldiers present stopped arguing. The quarrel was just for show, and everyone actually knew it in their hearts a long time ago.

Of course, quarrels are not in vain, nor are they just for show.

For example, regarding the increase in the defense budget, the government tried hard, but still failed to stop it. Can you say I didn't try hard, even though I am a vested interest?

And the navy has saved its defense budget from being cut, which is the biggest victory.

As for the Army, it is the biggest beneficiary this time, and most of the increased defense budget goes to the Army.

This will make their military spending exceed that of the navy for the first time, and the interests of all parties will be taken care of. Can you say that this quarrel is useless?

All parties have vested interests, so who do you think is at a disadvantage?

The Japanese civilians began to curse.

"I have read the memorial submitted by the army, and I am very satisfied with the army's expansion plan."

Japan's military mobilization system includes reserve force, reserve force, first replacement force, second replacement force, and then the national military recruitment mode. All male soldiers, from 14 to 60 years old, are included in the conscription scope.

"Currently, the Kwantung Army has eight divisions under its command. In this battle, in order to support the North China battlefield, we lost about three divisions of troops."

"Therefore, in addition to replenishing the manpower losses of these three divisions, the Kwantung Army also needs to increase its organization and manpower. By the beginning of the 40s, the Kwantung Army will have 11 divisions, 4 independent garrisons, and 8 border garrisons. Furthermore, the flight group will be upgraded to an aviation corps."

"Given that the Chinese Chufeng army possesses a large-scale tank cluster and an extremely large number of artillery units, we will also establish three tank brigades, 10 independent artillery regiments, and three independent artillery brigades, with a total force strength of around 500,000."

At this point, His Majesty the Japanese Emperor paused and said, "I approve of the military's plan to expand the Kwantung Army."

"However, we don't want defense, we want offense, whether it's against the Mao Bear Country in the north or against the Chu Feng tribe in China."

"So my opinion is that in the current expansion plan of the Kwantung Army, we should add another flight group to the aviation corps to counter the aircraft of China Chufeng and the Bear Country."

"We are adding a tank division and two heavy artillery brigades to increase the density of our mechanized infantry and artillery firepower."

"And by establishing a cavalry division, the total strength of the entire Kwantung Army was to reach about 40 by the beginning of the 60s."

Hearing the words of the young Japanese emperor, the old Japanese soldiers present became excited. They had not expected that their emperor had such great ambitions.

They originally thought that their ambitions were invincible, but they didn't expect that compared with His Majesty the Emperor, they were just children.

The old Japanese thought they were already on the fifth floor, but they didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor was actually in the atmosphere. Damn it, he is worthy of being the Emperor.

"Your Majesty is wise!!!"

"Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere onboard!!!"

"His Majesty the Emperor is on board!!!"

"May the military fortunes of the Great Japanese Empire flourish!!!"

"..."

For a moment, the Japs' palace was filled with the frantic flattery of the old Japs present, each of them praising His Majesty the Emperor crazily.

These old devils are not fools. If the Kwantung Army can expand so much, then what about the North China Front Army?

As for the Central China Front Army, it is not under much pressure for the time being and may be the one with the smallest expansion among the several expeditionary forces.

Such a large-scale expansion means that opportunities have come. The power of their army will increase, and a large number of personnel will be promoted and receive salary increases, reaching the peak of their lives.

They can also take the opportunity to push their own people into positions, thereby expanding the influence of their faction.