I am Jiang Weiguo in World War II

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"General Yamamoto, we are all on our own, and I know your time is precious, so it's rare to come to China. If you have anything to say, please get straight to the point!" Jiang Weiguo took a sip of tea, looking very sincere.

Yamamoto smiled bitterly: "Yes, there is no time!" His words were naturally a pun, "General Jiang, you must be very clear about the latest developments in the Pacific War.

The Battle of Guadalcanal lasted for more than half a year, and we still couldn't hold on in the end.

Competing for consumption, not to mention Japan, even Germany can't hold it!After Guadalcanal was lost, the U.S. military took advantage of the situation to occupy all of the Solomon Islands, and successively seized many islands in the Southwest Pacific, such as Fiji, Samoa, and New Caledonia, making the Japanese Navy no longer have an island foothold in the Southwest Pacific. As a result, the front line was forced to fully shrink back to New Guinea, and the Japanese army only fought tenaciously on the Australian battlefield.

If the Japanese army is expelled from Australia, the Allied forces will use Australia as a springboard to attack the Indonesian archipelago from south to north.

The Japanese Army strongly urges the Japanese Navy to launch an active offensive on the sea, reverse the decline, regain sea and air control, and cut off the sea transportation line between the United States and Australia. However, the Japanese Navy suffered heavy losses. Not as good as losing speed.

well! He sighed long and painfully, "The U.S. military has fully recovered its superiority in strength, and has thus seized the strategic initiative and dominance!"

Jiang Weiguo comforted: "General Yamamoto, don't be too pessimistic. How can you lose confidence and fighting spirit until the last moment? It is still unknown who will win this battle! Please cheer up!" I thought of one thing in my heart. In the original history, Yamamoto 56 died on April 1943, 4. Now it is the end of 18. "Tsk tsk tsk, thanks to my blessing, you lived a lot longer than in the original history Half a year!" Jiang Weiguo secretly wanted to laugh in his heart.

"You're right!" Yamamoto showed a resolute expression, "Until the last moment, we must not lose confidence and fighting spirit!" He seemed to be inspired by Jiang Weiguo, and his expression was not so sluggish, "Although the Americans have now gained They have gained a double advantage in strength and strategy, but it is wishful thinking for them to win the final victory over Japan!" He looked at Jiang Weiguo with fiery eyes, "Little General Jiang, at this time of crisis, I hope that China will see that both China and Japan will prosper, In the overall situation of losing everything, we can increase assistance to Japan!"

"General Yamamoto, you don't need to say that at all!" Jiang Weiguo nodded, "Steel, oil, rubber, whatever you need, we will give you, and we will increase the volume of trade!"

"With the strong backing of China, Japan and the Japanese army can be said to be very fortunate!" Yamamoto thanked again and again, and then changed the subject, "It's just that we still need other things!"

"Other things?" Jiang Weiguo frowned.

Yamamoto sighed: "Japan's industrial productivity is far inferior to that of the United States. Even if China provides Japan with sufficient industrial raw materials, Japanese factories will not have time to convert industrial raw materials into weapons and equipment. Therefore, can the weapons and equipment owned by the Chinese army be sold to Japan in large quantities? What about the army or on loan to the Japanese army? Especially the aircraft.

Both the Japanese Navy and the Japanese Army urgently need more and better aircraft, and of course, we also need warships, tanks, and artillery!"

"Oh?" Jiang Weiguo narrowed his eyes.

The three major powers of the Allied Powers are Germany, China, and Japan. Which of the three major powers has the most weapons and equipment in stock at this time?Not Japan, not Germany, but China.

The reason is very simple. Germany and Japan are at war, and the weapons and equipment produced by factories are continuously consumed on the frontline battlefield. China has not fought for a full year and a half, but China's arsenal is still running at full capacity during this period. The weapons and equipment are being produced on a large scale. In addition to refitting the Chinese army itself and selling them to Germany and Japan, there are still a large number of surplus products. The Chinese army’s ordnance warehouses can be said to be full of stocks. The army, navy, and air force are all the same .

Fortunately for Germany, Germany's productivity is very strong, and its output can basically meet the consumption of the front line, but Japan can't.

"How much do you want?" Jiang Weiguo asked calmly.

"Airplanes, at least [-]!" Yamamoto opened his mouth almost like a lion. He was not extorting Jiang Weiguo, but because he was really anxious and had no choice.

"Of course!" Jiang Weiguo nodded, "As long as you come up with a reasonable price!"

Yamamoto suddenly showed embarrassment: "Little General Jiang, to tell you the truth, Japan is tightening its belts all over the country. In terms of funds, it is really..."

Jiang Weiguo seemed to be quite sympathetic and said: "General Yamamoto, although you are my friend, I am Chinese after all, and I will not do things like 'generosity to my country and meet the needs of other countries'!" His attitude Simply put, if you don’t have money, don’t even think about buying anything.

Yamamoto seldom begged others so humbly. After being rejected by Jiang Weiguo, he immediately blushed.

Seeing the result of the chief's humiliation and humiliation, Yu Yuan couldn't help it. He said flatly: "Little General Jiang! How can you be so short-sighted? The U.S. military launched a full-scale counterattack. If Japan collapsed, wouldn't it be China?" Next? China helping Japan now is helping China itself!"

Jiang Weiguo nodded: "That's right, if Japan collapses, China will be next, so we must prepare as many planes, tanks, artillery, and warships as possible, so that we can resist the US invasion. How can I hand over a large part of it to others? Isn’t it stupid for me to hand over the gun in my hand to others when the robbers are about to come?”

"You..." Yu Yuan blushed immediately, unable to refute from being choked by Jiang Weiguo.

"Ugaki-kun!" Yamamoto scolded Ugaki lightly, then forced a smile, "Little General Jiang, in fact, we have already considered this point.

Alas, to be honest, Japan is very poor now and really cannot afford enough funds. However, we also know that we cannot forcibly ask China for things. Therefore, we are willing to use other things instead of funds to buy and lease industrial raw materials and other materials from China. Weaponry!"

Jiang Weiguo lit a cigarette: "What?"

"Land!" Yamamoto looked sincerely, "Japan is short of everything now, only land is still relatively abundant.

We are willing to transfer more than 100 million square kilometers of land in western and northern India to China in exchange for what Japan needs!"

Jiang Weiguo blew out a smoke ring, wanting to laugh but also feeling secretly alert. He realized that the Japanese were indeed desperately poor, so they sold the land directly, but the Japanese sold only colonies. In addition, The Japanese may have realized that India is not only not a treasure land for Japan, but also a big burden, so they want to turn waste into treasure, on the one hand to reduce their own burden, and on the other hand to exchange things with China.

The Japanese move is like the Russians selling Alaska to the Americans.

It's just that the United States has benefited a lot from acquiring Alaska. What's the use of China wanting Indians?

"This matter... Let's discuss it in a long-term way!" Jiang Weiguo was noncommittal, but in fact he refused.

The smile on Yamamoto's face froze all of a sudden, and his eyes became colorless.

Jiang Weiguo stood up and smoked a cigarette leisurely: "However, I have a good suggestion for your current decline. It is very likely to help you turn the tide of the war, and China and Germany will fully support you!"

The three of Yamamoto's eyes lit up immediately: "Mr. Xiao Jiang, please tell me!"

Jiang Weiguo smiled slightly: "If there is a competition to build aircraft and warships, China, Japan and Germany together will not be the opponent of the United States. Since we are destined to be unable to defeat the United States in terms of quantity, why not strive for excellence in quality? Our war resources are much inferior to the United States. , the only way is to use the resources in our hands with the highest efficiency to cause maximum losses and blows to the United States and the US military.

General Yamamoto, the three of you are all in the navy, but you must know that the army has a tactic called "death charge", which is often used by the Japanese army and the Chinese army. Practice has proved that although this tactic is extremely tragic and almost inhumane, However, as long as it is used properly, major breakthroughs and victories can be achieved on the battlefield.

In the face of the death-death squads who are not afraid of death and rush forward with the momentum of dying together, the enemy army will suffer major damage in terms of personnel and materials, and secondly, it will be extremely shocked psychologically, and then fall into chaos and collapse. .

Why don't you Japanese navy learn from your Japanese army's valuable experience? "

Yamamoto's heart moved, and he fell into deep thought. Onishi said enthusiastically: "Little General Jiang, please enlighten me!"

Jiang Weiguo smoked a cigarette unhurriedly: "What is the weakness of Americans? They are afraid of death.

If 50 or 100 Americans died in this war, even if the U.S. military has the upper hand on the battlefield, even if the U.S. victory is imminent and certain, the top U.S. leaders and the American people will not be able to bear it psychologically, and the loss will continue. The courage to fight on.

Americans are afraid of the dead, but we Orientals are not, are we?For us in the East, sacrificing our lives for the sake of the motherland and lofty goals is a matter of course and right.

We can't beat Americans physically, but we can beat Americans mentally! He looked at the three of Yamamoto, "If you want to destroy enemy warships, the weapons are naturally bombs or torpedoes. However, you know much better than me that bombs and torpedoes cannot hit every shot in actual combat, and the current bombs and torpedoes Torpedoes are not particularly powerful. If bombs and torpedoes are made bigger, it will be difficult for aircraft to carry them.

So, why not combine bombs, torpedoes and aircraft completely? "His tone was slight, but the words hit the hearts of the three of Yamamoto like a hammer, "If there is such a kind of plane, the speed is very fast, the plane is full of hundreds of kilograms of high explosives, and the pilot is flying this kind of plane. , After seeing the enemy ship, I had no other thoughts, just slammed into it wholeheartedly!End with the enemy ship!What if there were a thousand of these planes? "

The eyes of the three of Yamamoto shine brightly together, and then fall into eager thinking.

"No!" Yamamoto already understood what Jiang Weiguo meant, and he shook his head violently, "I can give orders that make my subordinates almost die, but I can't give such orders that let my subordinates go and never return, and they will definitely die!"

"Commander!" Onishi said with an excited expression and hot eyes, "That said, General Jiang's new tactic is indeed very feasible! If it is put into action, it will definitely cause a huge blow to the US military! It can even Turn the tide of the battle!"

Yu Yuan also nodded again and again: "Yes, in this way, the plane and the bomb are integrated, and the hit rate is greatly increased, and the power of this 'plane bomb' is also much higher than conventional bombs and torpedoes!"

Jiang Weiguo was smoking a cigarette, smiling and looking at the three Yamamotos who were caught in extremely complicated thoughts.

The Kamikaze Special Forces, this Japanese special force at the end of World War II is well known in later generations.

According to later statistical reports, the attack success rate of the Japanese Kamikaze was only 26.8% (fewer than 100 of 27 suicide planes could hit US ships), and the sinking rate was only a mere 2.9% (100 US ships The ship was hit by a suicide plane, and less than 3 ships were sunk, and the remaining 97 ships were only injured), but this data does not mean that the Japanese's desperate and frenzied tactics were unsuccessful.

In the traditional sense, the kamikaze is a tactic of the Japanese's desperate desperation when they are on the verge of defeat. However, from a military point of view, the suicide planes of the kamikaze are actually "anti-ship missiles controlled by living people." ".

Missiles, that is, rockets/missiles, were invented by the Germans in the middle and late stages of World War II. The Japanese do not have as strong scientific research capabilities as the Germans, but the Japanese suicide planes are essentially the same as the German V-type missiles. "Flying bomb", but the Japanese "flying bomb" is at the cost of the pilot's life.

In the original history, why did the Japanese suicide planes fail?There are three main reasons. One is that the quality of the aircraft is too poor, the speed is slow, and the defense is weak, so they were hit by the U.S. air defense firepower. It was due to poor pilot skills. Although the Japanese army did not lack pilot reserve personnel at that time, they were unable to conduct strict and complete training for them.

In the original history, the first time the Japanese army used kamikaze was the Wright Gulf naval battle that broke out in October 1944. At that time, Japan was only half a year away from surrendering, and industry, technology, economy, resources, and energy had all been exhausted. (For example, in the battle of Okinawa Island, the Japanese army used suicide planes on a large scale again, but the Japanese army did not even have enough fuel, so they had to use alcohol as aircraft fuel, which made the performance of the Japanese army’s suicide planes even worse), which led to the unsatisfactory effect of this tactic. However, The Japanese kamikaze team still caused certain losses to the U.S. military and caused great psychological pressure and mental shock, which made Halsey, Spruance and other U.S. generals troubled by this.

Right now, although Japan's national power and military power have begun to decline in an all-round way, it must be much better than the period when the Kamikaze was just used in actual combat in history, not to mention that Japan also has Germany and China's strong support for it.

"General Yamamoto, I know you have a kind heart and love your subordinates, but to win the war, you need to pay a lot of price, don't you?" Jiang Weiguo encouraged Yamamoto with a smooth tongue, "Let the pilot die in an air battle and Let the pilot die in a vigorous death attack, what is the difference? Both are death, and the latter is more heroic and more valuable.

General Yamamoto, General Onishi, and General Ugaki, let me settle the accounts for you!A [-]-ton U.S. aircraft carrier needs at least fifteen bombs or torpedoes to sink it. If "aircraft bombs" are used, seven or eight aircraft can sink it.

If it is fully calculated, an average of [-] pilots can be exchanged for a U.S. aircraft carrier. In this way, sinking a U.S. aircraft carrier only needs to pay [-] lives. How cost-effective?I know that this tactic is very cold-blooded and inhumane, but war is inherently cold-blooded and inhumane, and your subordinates are prepared to sacrifice their lives for Japan, so you make their sacrifices more valuable? not good?Moreover, sacrificing them can reduce the cost of Japan's victory, which is equivalent to indirectly saving more people! "

"Little General Jiang is so right!" Daxi was very excited, "Little General Jiang, your new tactics really enlightened and inspired me!"

Ugaki also nodded slightly.

Jiang Weiguo was not surprised by Onishi and Ugaki's attitude, because in the original history, the two were staunch supporters of the kamikaze tactics, and Onishi was the initiator. Jiang Weiguo is now "pointing out the maze" of this tactic in advance They, of course they were overjoyed and accepted it all.

Americans who "human rights are paramount" care most about human life. Although the Germans are warlike, they also cherish human life (the Germans also produced suicide weapons similar to the Japanese at the end of World War II, but the Germans produced suicide weapons. Suicide weapons have reserved escape routes for the pilots, but the Japanese have none at all. Before the Japanese suicide planes take off, the cockpit will be locked by the officer, and there is no parachute on the plane, which cuts off all the vitality of the pilots and forces the pilots Fighting to the death with the U.S. military with the mentality that there is no doubt of death), although the Chinese are not as "excessively cherishing life" as the Americans, they will not care about human life, but the Japanese are the least concerned about human life.

Faced with an increasingly unfavorable war situation, any solution would be regarded by the Japanese as a life-saving straw. Jiang Weiguo's "new tactic" was naturally regarded as a treasure by Onishi, Ugaki, and many high-level Japanese military officials, because in their view, as long as they could Winning, everything is worth it, what is the death of thousands of pilots?It is a matter of course for the Japanese to sacrifice their lives for the emperor and the empire (the Japanese army is not afraid of death because the spirit of the samurai sword is poisoned, but the Japanese Shinto religion, like Buddhism, believes that "the soul is immortal and reincarnated", so the Japanese army is not afraid of death, He believed that he could be reborn as a human being after death.

).

Seeing that Yamamoto was still hesitant, Jiang Weiguo continued to increase his bargaining chips in a calm manner: "To be honest, Chinese and German scientists have developed a jet aircraft that has excellent performance but is not as good as a whole. Stable, but its flying speed is very fast, greatly surpassing conventional aircraft and US military aircraft.

As long as you agree, Chinese and German scientists can specially develop a jet aircraft that only focuses on speed, making it look like a meteor lightning in the sky, making it impossible for US aircraft and US anti-aircraft artillery to intercept it. Although it cannot conduct air combat, the aircraft is fully loaded High explosives can hit a US ship with lightning speed like a cannonball.

General Yamamoto, didn't you say that Japan needs help from China and Germany?We can cheaply supply you with this new type of aircraft, ah, the 'Jet Bomb' to be precise!"

"Little General Jiang, is this true?" Daxi was overjoyed, and Yu Yuan also had bright eyes.

"Of course it is true!" Jiang Weiguo smiled, and then looked at Yamamoto, who was in a battle between heaven and man, "General Yamamoto, didn't you say it? There is no time.

So, please hurry up and make up your mind early! "

Yamamoto looked at Jiang Weiguo, showing a wry smile with complicated meanings.

Jiang Weiguo's "good intentions" are of course not to help the Japanese save the defeat. His purpose is twofold. One is to make the U.S. military pay a higher price in the U.S.-Japanese war. Relying on China and pinning the hope of the United States to win the US-Japan war on China, Roosevelt's latest price for China's participation in the war is "US$50 billion in cash and US$50 billion in loans", which add up to US$100 billion. In history, the United States has assisted the United Kingdom with more than 300 billion U.S. dollars in funds, materials, and arms. Jiang Weiguo does not want to "sell China at a good price"; the second is to take the opportunity to consume Japanese military pilots, especially those with rich practical experience. The more pilots, the better to die in suicide attacks. In this way, if China and Japan go to war again in the future, the Japanese aviation force will not be the opponent of the Chinese Air Force.

Meanwhile, Berlin, the German Chancellery, Hitler's office.

"Your Excellency, this is the new condition that Roosevelt just asked when he sent someone to contact General Jiang Weiguo!" Shang Zhen solemnly handed a document to Hitler sitting behind the desk, and Dai Anguo followed Shang Zhen at the scene.

Hitler took the document solemnly, put on his glasses, and looked carefully.

"Roosevelt really spared no expense!" Hitler laughed after reading it, "Ten billion dollars is really a lot.

Americans are Americans, with deep pockets!"

"Roosevelt's conditions are very clear. The United States is willing to provide China with a total value of 100 billion U.S. dollars in funds, loans, and weapons and equipment, machinery and equipment, and even transfer three aircraft carriers to China. Let’s go to war!” Shang Zhen looked sincere, “Your Excellency, you understand what this means!”

Hitler took off his glasses: "China really needs these dollars and American supplies, right?"

Shang Zhen smiled and said, "Of course.

However, General Jiang Weiguo asked us to transfer Roosevelt's conditions to you directly, which has already expressed his and the attitude of the Chinese government!"

Hitler showed a meaningful smile: "Actually, if General Jiang agreed to Roosevelt's conditions, I can still understand. After all, China urgently needs those funds and materials. In addition, China's war against Japan will not directly affect Japan. Moreover, I am very clear about General Jiang’s hatred of Japan and his determination to destroy Japan!”

Dai Anguo shook his head and looked at Hitler: "Your Excellency, General Jiang, let me tell you that unless Germany wins a comprehensive and decisive victory in Europe, China will not really cooperate with the United States, because although Japan cooperates with China Japan and Germany are mutually exploiting each other, but objectively, Japan did help Germany to contain a large amount of national power and military power of the United States. If China goes to war with Japan, the United States can free up its hands in the Pacific battlefield and transfer a large amount of national power and military power to Europe. Battlefield against Germany.

How can China harm Germany's interests for its own interests?China has not forgotten and will never forget the kindness of Germany and the friendship between China and Germany. We have not forgotten that when China was the poorest and most difficult, only Germany extended a helping hand to China. Countries such as China, France, and the United States are either watching the fire from the other side, refusing to save them, or adding trouble and taking advantage of the fire to rob.

The Chinese are not Japanese, and China is not Japan, and they will not be mercenary and forget righteousness for profit.

Although "there are only interests between countries" is an international law, General Jiang believes that apart from interests, there are other and more important things between China and Germany. Besides, aren't he friends with you, the head of state?Friends will not betray each other or be ungrateful.

Seven years ago, when General Jiang met you for the first time, didn't he already say that?The faith of our Chinese people is credible!"

Hitler listened quietly, and after a long time, he asked: "Little General Jiang asked you to hand over this document to me. Did you ask me for anything?"

Dai Anguo laughed and said, "Of course not!"

Hitler nodded slightly, and then he picked up the phone on his desk: "Let General Raeder and General Dönitz come to my office immediately!"

After putting down the phone, Hitler looked at Shang Zhen and Dai Anguo with gentle eyes: "I am very moved in my heart, I am very touched that General Jiang did not abandon Germany for the benefit of China at the most critical time in Germany.