"Hatbet, look, how magnificent and beautiful the mountains and rivers in this branch!" Tojo Hideki visited the summer resort accompanied by Major General Hatbet Hoshijiro, and said with infinite emotion.

"Yes, Tojo-kun, the Chinese are vast and the resources are much better than Japan!" Hattori Hoshijiro nodded slightly.

"What a pity!" Captain Tojo Hide sighed.

"What a pity?"

"It's a pity that the Chinese are too stupid and cowardly, and they don't deserve such a rich continent!" A fierce light burst out from Hideki Tojo's eyes!

"What Tojo-kun said in time, the Chinese people are indeed not worthy of having these. These should belong to the Yamato nation and the Great Japanese Empire!"

"Yes, if the Great Japanese Empire wants to become the most powerful country in Asia or even the world's largest country, it must expand externally and obtain the land and resources we want. China is the most ideal expansion target!" Hideki Tojo said with his fists tightly.

"Yes, I have been here in China less than half a year and have fallen in love with it. The great palace and beautiful scenery. China once had a brilliant history, but now it is all the past. In the future, the Great Japanese Empire will replace him and become the world's number one!" Hattori Hoshijiro shouted arrogantly.

"Hatbet, let us work hard for the great Japanese Empire and His Majesty the Emperor!"

"effort!"

"Hatbet, what do you think about this live-fire confrontation exercise of the Chinese army?" After sighing, Hideki Tojo finally got to the point.

"Tojo-kun, although the Chinese army's combat effectiveness in the east resistance is not weak, it is still a very big gap compared to the empire!" Hattori Hoshijiro said.

"Oh?" Tojo Hideki looked at Hattori Hijiro with a little surprise.

"Tongjo Army. Our 14th Brigade had many contacts with the 36th Division of the Chinese Army's east-facing east-facing war. There were no less than a hundred battles. According to our calculations, about two to three Chinese troops were comparable to our army..."

"Hatbet, I heard that your troops have suffered a lot of casualties in the past four months, but why do you despise the Chinese army so much?" Hideki Tojo asked with displeasure.

With so many casualties from subordinates, as a general in command, you should be wary of it. Hattori Hijiro actually didn't care about the Chinese army at all. Isn't this too irresponsible!

"Tojo-kun, you are just talking about the casualties of our army. Wouldn't you say that the casualties of the Chinese army are three to four times that of our army?" Hattori Hoshijiro said in dissatisfaction.

"Even so, there is nothing to be proud of. The warriors of the Great Japanese Empire should be one to ten!" Hideki Tojo said coldly.

Hattori Hijiro was stunned for one

"Haitbet, China has a vast source, a large population, and an inexhaustible army. Once it is unified, it will be difficult for the empire to conquer this country. Now, the Chinese warlords are fighting in a melee. Civil strife is a good opportunity for us to launch a large-scale attack. However, although we have been preparing for so many years, the time is still a little short of that. The Great Depression around the world has helped China and has also dragged down our plans!" Tojo Hideki said unwillingly.

"Tojo-kun, will the military headquarters continue to support the increase of the troops against the North Manchuria?" asked Hattori Hoshijiro.

"In the next one to two years, it will be impossible to increase troops on China on a large scale. Our domestic economy is already very bad. Some places have even riots against the emperor. In order to cope with and suppress riots that may occur at any time, must the military headquarters ensure the use of domestic troops? Overseas military use will be greatly affected!" Hideki Tojo said that he had just been transferred from Japan to Manchuria, so he naturally knew how bad the situation in the country was!

The cabinet continued to use foreign troops, and military spending surged, but the gains did not meet expectations, which naturally increased the burden on Japan's domestic finances. In order to make up for the losses, supply and investment in other aspects must be reduced.

This will naturally cause turmoil in the domestic political situation!

"How could this happen!" Hattori Hijiro exclaimed.

"Hatbet, I told you that I hope our commander on the front line will be prepared and not panic when things come to an end!" Tojo Hideki said, "This time, the empire is inevitable for the armistice negotiations with China, but the Chinese cannot see it, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Does the empire really have no power to fight?"

"No, the power of the empire is still far stronger than that of China. However, even if we win this battle, it will cause unacceptable consequences. Therefore, we must sign a peace agreement with the Chinese!" Hideki Tojo said.

"I understand, Tojo-kun, it seems that we must make some concessions to the Chinese people!" Hattori Hoshijiro said.

"Yes, but the Chinese people don't know what we are inside, so we can get quite a lot of benefits at the negotiating table!" said Hideki Tojo.

"Don't worry, this empire is top secret, Hattori will not reveal a word to anyone!" Hattori Hoshijiro said.

"Hatbet, I believe in you!" Hideki Tojo said, "Chengde is a treasure land. It's a pity that the road to the west was blocked by the Chinese people. However, there may be some gratifying changes in the near future!"

"change?"

"Now that you said it, you won't understand, wait and see." Tojo Hideki said, "I will set out to Lenghua tomorrow morning, will Hattori go with me?"

"OK!"

"Xinyu, where is this?" Shen Manyun, who came to pick up the person at Tongliao Station, waved to Du Xinyu, who was carrying a suitcase and got out of the car.

"Xinyu, your friend?" He Jingzhi ordered his secretary Xiong Qi to send Du Xinyu out of the car, so Xiong Qi temporarily acted as a flower protector and followed him!

The Battlefield Corps has great freedom and does not need to follow the brigade of troops in the organs to act together.

There is no direct train to Chifeng in Tongliao. After arriving here, you need to change to a car or ride a horse. The departure time is to be determined!

Since the Re-Liao Joint Front Command was established, the command center was located in Tongliao. Tiemann, the commander of the front enemy, also served as the commander of the 36th Division. Generally, they work in Chifeng, while the front commander only Zhang Zhongji handles daily affairs here!

The brigade headquarters of the 12th Brigade of the 183rd Division is also located in Tongliao, so Tongliao has now become a veritable military center!

The arrival of Lu Shan and He Jingzhi was warmly welcomed by Tongliao military and political and industrial circles. Lu Shan and He Jingzhi made brief speeches at the railway station respectively. Then, they drove to the Reliao United Front Command!

The last time Lu Shan came to Tongliao, he did not disclose his identity. This time he completely disclosed his identity and met the people of Tongliao.

Many people in Tongliao have seen Lu Shan, but they never thought that this gentle and humble young man would have such a high status and identity!

Lu Shan also did not deny that he had been in Tongliao, so anyone who knew that he had met Lu Shan and even had many people in close contact with him was in a state of ecstasy.

"The people are so enthusiastic, fortunately, I was foresighted and didn't let them release the news before!" Looking at the crowd coming from outside the car, Lu Shan quietly touched the sweat on his forehead.

"This shows that what we are doing now is to win the hearts of the people, otherwise the people would not spontaneously come to greet us!" Qin Shiyu said with a smile.

"The credit is not my own. In the future, the publicity department must publicize our policies more and not always promote me!" Lu Shan said.

"Lao Lu, I know what you think. But we need to stand up alone and lead everyone forward. Even if we don't write your name in the newspaper, the people will still remember you!" Qin Shiyu said.

"Forget it, don't mention this topic. We should talk less about my so-called achievements, and we should publicize more our officers and soldiers who bravely fight against the enemy, as well as good people among ordinary people. We should promote the positive energy of our country and this nation!"

"Positive energy, this word is fresh. Lao Lu, it seems that if you don't show off, it's really unreasonable!" Qin Shiyu laughed.

"I wonder what He Jingzhi should think when he sees this scene!" Lu Shan really wanted to keep a low profile, but now he really can't keep a low profile!

"What a Dong Kang, what a Lu Houde, Brother Xiong, how do you feel about such a scene?" He Jingzhi looked at the welcome crowd outside the car window and exclaimed.

"Minister, you are worried..."

"As far as I know, Lu Houde did not specifically inform people to welcome him at the station, but when the people here heard the news, they spontaneously rushed to the railway station and even followed him all the way. Do you understand this power?" He Jingzhidao.

"People's heart!"

"Yes, this is the heart of the people. Lu Houde is probably even harder to deal with than that group of people!" He Jingzhidao.

"Minister, can't it?"

"No, Lu Houde has already achieved his wings. This person has great ability. He can only use his kindness, but not his might. Once he is forced too much, the consequences will be unimaginable!" He Jingzhi's way.

"Understood!"

Longhua.

"General, according to our reliable information, Lu Shan, the No. 1 Chinese Army, has arrived in Tongliao, and He Jingzhi and others from the Peking Military Branch are accompanying him!"

"How could He Jingzhi be with them?"

"In the intelligence, He Jingzhi flew to Bingcheng to meet Lu under the order of Chairman Jiang of Nanjing, and then attended this live-fire confrontation exercise with Lu!" said Grandpa Nishiura.

"Yaoxi, I understand. If there is any news from Tongliao, I will report it immediately!" Hideki Tojo ordered.

"Hayi!"

"Tojo-kun, He Jingzhi flew to Ice Castle to see Lushan. Could it be that they had reached some kind of agreement in secret?" asked Hattori Hoshijiro.

"It's not clear yet, but whether the empire can reach a truce peace agreement with China is crucial!" Hideki Tojo's face was as gloomy as a waterway.

Hattori Hijiro said silently.

Hideki Tojo said it right. Once the Tokong and Nanjing reach a tacit understanding or agree on it, it will not be good news for Japan!

Nanjing is not difficult to deal with. As long as they follow their ideas and give some benefits, it will inevitably lead those people to agree to sign the armistice agreement.

But Dong Kang is not good enough. He has never suffered a great defeat and is imposing. How could he easily sign an armistice agreement with the empire?

There is also the "Eight Peace Talks to Japan" issued by Dong Kang, which is simply a declaration that requires Japan to surrender directly.

This is unacceptable no matter what!

If these eight opinions are adhered to, China and Japan have no room for negotiation.

It is best to reach a full truce. If it cannot reach a full truce, a local truce will also be beneficial to the empire.

"Report!"

"Come in!"

"The brigade commander, general, and the Chinese army have begun to enter the exercise area. The people in the migration exercise area are also blocking the intersections entering the exercise area!" Miyabuki Ichiko reported.

"Oh, it seems that the exercise will begin soon!" Hattori Hoshijiro said.

"Well, are the exercise time in China confirmed?" Hideki Tojo asked.

"Not yet, but the Chinese army sent a message, and the exercise time will definitely notify us in advance, and said that the blockade of the exercise area will continue until the end of the exercise!" Miyamoto said.

"Miyomoto, you will immediately send someone to monitor the Chinese army. If there is any abnormal movement, report it immediately!" Hattori Hoshijiro ordered.

"Hayi!"

"Tojo-kun, you are the chief representative of the Imperial China Exercise Observation Group this time. Didn't China notify you of the exercise time?"

"Not yet, but when the observation group arrives, you will know naturally!"

"General, the telegram of the observation group is in Zhangjiakou in two days and we will go to Zhangjiakou to watch the exercise together!" The adjutant of Hideki Tojo, Mr. Nishiura, took a telegram and hurried in!

"Go to Zhangjiakou to meet?"

"Call back and tell the exercise observation group, just say that I am in Longhua. When the observation group arrives, I can meet with them directly!" Hideki Tojo said.

"Hayi!"

"The exercise observation group calls back, no, the members of the exercise observation group must meet in advance. Chinese personnel explain the exercise observation matters and issue exercise observation certificates. All members of the observation group must gather to listen. If the deadline is exceeded or the rules of the observation group will be subject to the exercise observation group, the exercise observation qualification will be cancelled. This order: the exercise observation group organizing committee." Major Nishiura soon brought back a new order.

"Damn it, this rule must have been made on purpose by the Chinese people!" Hideki Tojo roared.

Military officers from other countries did not have that convenient condition at all, and rushed directly to the exercise area, which only Japan could do.

This ban has basically no effect on military officers from other countries, but for him, Hideki Tojo, he lost the opportunity to observe the arrangement of the 36th Division's exercise area nearby before observing the exercise!

"Tojo-kun, calm down. Since that's the case, why should we obey? Just go directly after that!"
Chapter completed!