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

Chapter 435 General Shan Sanyuan: "The National Government and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army will sacrifice their lives!"

"Using China to control China? Isn't this just the same old tune?"

Hearing what General Sugi Sangen said, the Japanese Emperor showed a surprised expression and asked.

In response to the Emperor's questioning, General Sugi Sangen smiled and nodded, saying, "It's indeed a rehash of the old tune, but using China to control China is our best option, bar none!"

"First of all, there are several advantages to using Chinese to control Chinese."

"First, there's no need to ask. It will significantly reduce our labor pressure. Compared to China's 400 million people, our empire only has 100 million."

"The empire's population needs to be used in more important areas, rather than being deployed on the vast land of China. This will only lead us into internal friction."

"Secondly, using Chinese to control Chinese can make the Chinese, especially the ordinary Chinese, accept it. We naturally have a gap with the Chinese, so it would be more appropriate for us to be managed by people from our hometown."

"Third, I've studied the Imperial Army and the Chinese people who are on good terms with Japan. They're even more ruthless than we are when dealing with their own people. It's fair to say that their methods are a bit unbearable to us."

"For the sake of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity and the glory of the Empire of Japan, we can only exploit more Chinese people, thus diverting the conflict."

"The Chinese oppress the Chinese. Those who have come to us have no choice but to follow us if they don't want to be retaliated against. We can use people who follow us wholeheartedly, not only making them easier to use, but they can also help us solve many problems."

"Fourth, China is too large, and the military force we can deploy is limited. Therefore, we must first ensure our rule over China, obtain its abundant resources, and reduce the losses of the Imperial Army. The Chinese are the best choice."

"The fifth and final reason is that China has a large population and their lives are worthless."

"The cost of training one soldier and equipping him with weapons and equipment is enough for us to train more than a dozen or twenty Imperial Army soldiers."

"We only need to provide a certain amount of funds, and weapons and equipment can be obtained from the battles with the Chinese troops and provided to them."

"Pay minimal benefits and gain tens or even dozens of times the profit."

Listening to General Sugi Sangen's words, the Japanese Emperor showed a hint of satisfaction and said with a smile: "Yoshi!"

"It seems that you have a very clear idea and unique insights on how to use the Chinese."

At this point, the Japanese Emperor asked again: "However, you also know that in this great defeat in North China, the battlefield uprising of the Imperial Army was one of the main reasons for our failure."

"In other words, the Chinese are not trustworthy. They can betray us at any time. Will you make the same mistake?"

Hearing the Emperor's pointed question, General Sugi Sangen exuded confidence and said, "Hi, Your Majesty, your concern is also a hidden concern for promoting Chinese people."

"For a situation like this, I don't think it will happen a second time, because something like this can't happen a second time."

"The first time, we didn't realize it and didn't think Chu Feng would start from this aspect. After the first experience of being at a disadvantage, if it happens again, it's not Chu Feng's cunning fault, but our own fault."

"So, facing this problem, my solution is to increase the intensity of personnel screening from the very beginning when giving rewards, to prevent situations like the last time from happening again."

"In addition to this, we need to strengthen the instructor system and incorporate some imperial soldiers into the Imperial Alliance Army to better control the Imperial Alliance Army."

"Secondly, vigorously promote and utilize Chinese people who we trust and are willing to join the Empire of Japan."

As soon as General Sugi Sangen said this, the Japanese emperor became interested and asked, "Are Chinese people joining the Empire of Japan?"

"You mean we should issue imperial passports to some Chinese people? Allow them to become citizens?"

Hearing the Emperor's question, General Sugi Sangen nodded vigorously and said, "Not only naturalization, but also naturalization of their families."

"At the same time, we are looking for some land in the empire and allowing them to build houses and settle down."

"I've studied these Chinese people. They admire our Great Japanese Empire very much. We absorb them and give them some small rights and status, such as military positions below general. Some of those who have made great contributions can even be given the rank of major general."

"Because I found that besides being loyal to us, they are the people we need most and the easiest to control. In addition, they are all very wealthy, so we will allow them to transfer their assets into the country."

When the Japanese emperor heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"well!"

"This plan is great. By offering them some insignificant favors, not only can we make them work wholeheartedly for the empire, but we can also absorb their funds. Once this money comes into the country, it will be ours."

"Hey, Shan Sanyuan, your idea is good. You can give it a try. I'll have some people from the royal family contact you."

Seeing that His Majesty understood his idea, General Sugi Sangen smiled happily and said, "Hi, Your Majesty, that's exactly what I meant."

"As long as we can ensure that the top, middle and upper levels are our people, and then give some benefits to the middle and lower levels, we can effectively control the Imperial Army and prevent it from being infiltrated by the Chinese."

"Even if some have been infiltrated, it won't be all of them. There's no chance of a large-scale escape or battlefield uprising."

At this point, General Sugi Sanyuan took a deep breath and said seriously, "As long as we can control it well and achieve it, these trained Chinese will be our cannon fodder."

"Even if one Chinese dies, or a hundred Chinese die, they are still Chinese, not warriors of the Empire of Japan."

"Not only can we gain more benefits, but we can also avoid casualties. It's a win-win situation, and the benefits outweigh the disadvantages!"

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After General Sugiyama finished explaining, the Japanese Emperor said with satisfaction: "Yoshi, your idea is good. I can hear some benefits of this arrangement."

At this point, the Japanese Emperor looked at General Sugi Sangen and said, "So after you take office, besides training and educating the Imperial Army, how will you arrange combat operations?"

Hearing the Emperor's question, General Sugi Sangen paused for a moment before saying, "Let's start with the Chinese government and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!"