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The consecutive victories over Italy have boosted Japan's domestic morale, and both the public and the government's confidence has expanded.
They think that these white-skinned monsters are nothing more than this.
Britain and France were also satisfied with Japan's combat effectiveness.
In order to win over this useful dog, they provided them with an unprecedented scale of 300 million pounds in interest-free loans.
Of course, this money is not given in vain.
The condition is that Japan must continue to send more troops and workers.
They require Japan to prepare at least 60 regular divisions and 1 million laborers.
As for "laundrywomen", there is no limit to the number.
Although the Japanese agreed to the request to send more troops and personnel, they also put forward new conditions.
According to them, since our Empire of Japan has sent so many troops to participate in the war, it should have independent command authority, and the army must fight Under our own command, the Allied Joint Command can only formulate strategic directions but cannot intervene in specific plans and commands.
This is because the Japanese frontline officers and soldiers were very dissatisfied with the Allied Powers' frequent use of the Japanese army as cannon fodder and reacted very strongly.
The Japanese government is not a fool, so it will naturally negotiate the price now.
Although they don't care about the casualties of the civilian officers and soldiers, they don't want to lose too much.
It's all money.
Now is the time for Britain and France to ask for help, and their attitudes cannot be toughened.
After bargaining, the two sides finally reached a new agreement.
Within the framework of the Allied Forces, the Japanese army established its own headquarters, which was responsible for the formulation and command of the Japanese army's specific action plans, but it had to obey the strategic arrangements of the Allied Forces Command.
When necessary, we must also cooperate with other armies of the Allied Powers to conduct joint operations.
During the European operations, the Japanese army's equipment and material replenishment, as well as logistical support were guaranteed by the Allied Joint Logistics Department, and the standards should not be lower than those of the British and French forces.
It should be said that both parties in this negotiation were satisfied.
Britain and France obtained an Allied force, or cannon fodder, that was large enough in number and with high combat effectiveness.
Japan also feels that it has made a lot of money.
Not only did it receive this huge interest-free loan, but it also reduced nearly 70% of its previous debt.
Now it has finally obtained independent command rights and the same logistical support as expected, and its status in the Allied Powers has been significantly improved.
Logistics is also something that the Japanese army has complained about for a long time.
It would be okay if there was no comparison in this kind of thing, but once there is a reference, it is easy to make people psychologically unbalanced.
Because at the beginning, Britain and France really used the Japanese as cannon fodder.
Although the coalition logistics department also took on their logistics supply, the standards set were the lowest, the same as the colonial troops composed of Asan and Black Millet. .
This, of course, made the Japanese seriously dissatisfied.
How could I, who is also a great power, be on the same level as the colonies?
This is simply too much bullying.
Especially when the meal was served, the British and French white troops next door, including those from South Africa, Canada, and Australia, were eating large amounts of fish and meat, while I was nibbling on hard dry food and eating moldy pickles.
This was simply too much.
I had no decent results in the past. , the Japanese couldn't stand it up, so they had to hold their noses and admit it.
But it's different now.
We've all driven away Italy's main force.
We can't be treated the same as Asan and Black Otter.
The white-skinned guys also look at what others are doing.
Since the Japanese can fight and have shown their value, the treatment will naturally be different.
It would be silly to cause any trouble because of such a trivial matter.
Besides, Britain and France are not short of money.
After the Japanese government is satisfied, it works very efficiently.
They immediately established the European Expeditionary Force Headquarters, which was responsible for commanding all Japanese troops participating in the war in Europe.
The commander was Prince Hanin Miya Zaihito, who was born in the royal family.
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However, he was only in name, and his main task was to attend various ceremonies.
Socializing, conducting various exchanges with senior Allied powers, and not responsible for the specific affairs of the dispatched troops.
The person who really held the real power was Deputy Commander Akiyama Yoshiko.
After he decided to conquer Turin, he was promoted to Army General and received a lot of medals from Japan, Britain and France.
Of course, these were just in name.
For him, serving as the deputy commander of the European Expeditionary Force and assuming the real power of the European Expeditionary Force is the best reward.
The chief of staff of the headquarters is Major General Shikataro Kishimoto, but he is just a rubber stamp.
The person who holds the real power of the staff is the chief staff officer Hisashi Terauchi.
This guy's father is the current Prime Minister of Japan Masaki Terauchi.
Obviously, this arrangement is to let Juichi Terauchi go gold-plating.
Who wants to have a father who is the prime minister?
The first batch of three additional divisions set out from Yokohama, Japan, on November 25.
Because Japan has limited merchant ships, a large part of them are leased from China.
Because now that Italy and the Ottomans have joined the Allies, the Mediterranean route is no longer safe, so the Chinese fleet will not send them directly to France.
When the Chinese fleet arrived at the Port of Suez in Egypt, it was unloaded and returned to sail.
As for how they went to France, that was the Allied Powers' own business.
To accommodate the personnel, weapons, and supplies of three reorganized divisions, the size of this fleet will naturally not be small.
Not counting the Allies, only the ships provided by China include 36 Liberation Ships with a cargo capacity of 5,000 tons, 15 Victory Ships with a cargo capacity of 10,000 tons, and Mingyue-class high-speed troop carriers capable of carrying 3,000 soldiers. 15 ships.
The total number of ships in the entire fleet plus the escorting warships exceeded one hundred.
Just when this huge fleet arrived in Singapore, a large-scale naval battle broke out in the Mediterranean between the fleets of the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
October 31, Singapore.
Because there were too many people in this fleet, the British were worried that something would go wrong, so they restricted the number of people in this fleet.
Except for the crew and Japanese officers who could go ashore, the bulk of the soldiers had to stay on the ship.
It was noon at this time, and bursts of smoke floated over the fleet bound for Europe anchored in the port.
At the same time, the aroma of food also filled the air on each ship.
In the kitchen of the Yellow Sea troop transport ship No. 23, Master Wang shouted at the top of his lungs: "It's time to eat, it's time to eat."
Because there are now more than 3,000 people on board Huanghai No. 23, it is definitely not enough to rely on the original team of people in the kitchen.
After coordination, the Japanese officers took turns sending 100 people to the kitchen every day to help with washing rice, washing vegetables, chopping vegetables, and washing dishes.
What's more, 100 people were assigned to distribute and carry meals.
Anyway, they had nothing to do on the ship.
Now the master ordered these two hundred Japanese to move around.
A group of Japanese soldiers waiting outside quickly ran in.
The leader, Sergeant Oda, bowed to the master and said in unskilled Chinese: "Wang Sang, I'm troubling you again."
"Okay, Xiaotian, the food is ready.
Take it out and share it."
The master pointed to the rice steamer and buckets of vegetables next to him.
"Thank you very much."
Oda bowed again and called to his subordinates in Japanese: "Come over quickly and help.
Move the meals to the canteen and divide them into teams, and let each team take turns to receive them."
The Japanese soldiers hurriedly swarmed over and transported the meals to the canteen hall outside and began to distribute them.
"Wow, this lunch meat is so good again" “Sweet sweet potato rice is my favorite.
The food on the ship is so good.”
The Japanese soldiers screamed in surprise while they were busy.
These people are responsible for distributing food, helping in the kitchen every day, and acting a little calmer.
When the meal started, it became even more lively.
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The Japanese soldiers ate the meal almost with a pious attitude.
Some of them even burst into tears while eating large pieces of lunch meat.
This scene made several Chinese crew members sunbathing next to them roll their eyes.
A young man couldn't bear it anymore and whispered: "Is our food really so delicious?
Why don't I think so?
Look at the one next to the railing.
A piece of lunch meat, he’s eating it like dragon meat, isn’t it that exaggerated?”
An older crew member lit a cigarette and said with a smile: "Hey, I heard that these Japanese rarely have enough food in their country, let alone meat.
It is normal to behave like this now."
"Hahahaha, that's it.
No wonder they are so short."
Several young crew members laughed.
At this time, an old crew member glared at them and said: "Humph, you young people are just ignorant.
Don't laugh at the Japanese for this kind of thing.
We Chinese people's life in the past was not much better than theirs, like in At that time before the Qing Dynasty, It wasn't until the Holy Emperor Wen took over the world that people didn't starve to death.
We all had a good life.
We were born in a prosperous age and never lived a miserable life like now.
In the past, even landlords and wealthy people could not live a living."
Several young men were immediately discouraged, and one of them said weakly: "Uncle, we also know what you are talking about.
However, you are also wrong.
Mr.
Wen is the president, not the emperor, and cannot be called the emperor."
"Humph, what do you know?
Isn't this president and emperor just a name?
What's the difference if they are all in the world?"
the old crew member said disapprovingly.
While he was talking, a crew member suddenly ran over and shouted: "The latest news, the latest news, the Mediterranean is fighting, the Mediterranean is fighting."
"What's wrong?"
Everyone was shocked.
The crew member gasped and said: "The radio just said that the Allied Powers and the Central Powers were fighting in the Mediterranean, and the British and French fleets were defeated."
"Ah, what should we do if Britain and France are defeated?"
"Damn it, isn't this Italy a waste?
Why did it win again?"
"Yes, if the Allied fleet rushes through the Suez Canal, our ship will not be able to pass through."
Everyone immediately started talking.
Hanking.
Wen Desi and other Chinese senior officials were also discussing the news of the defeat of the Allied fleet.
They knew earlier than the crew and knew the details better.
"I really didn't expect that the British and French fleets were actually defeated.
Are these really Italians?"
Vice Prime Minister Yuan Shikai looked like he had seen a ghost.
In the history of the original time and space, he was dead at this moment.
But now that Xingke is here, it's completely different.
After receiving super-era comprehensive treatment, he now has no problem living for another twenty years.
Datou is now in charge of the affairs of the new territory.
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With his flexible methods and the strong support of Mr.
Wen, he can easily deal with the natives.
In the past few years, the security of the new territory has been good, immigrants are increasing day by day, and various industries are booming.
Datou is working very hard now, and it is a time of high spirits.
Italy's reputation as a loser has changed over time.
During the first Italian-Egyptian war, Italy was beaten so hard by Ethiopia that it became a laughing stock around the world.
Even the Qing Dynasty doesn't look down on them.
Vice Premier Yuan also came from that era, so he naturally looks down on Italy.
What's more, the current national power is far stronger than that of the Qing Dynasty.
Naturally, he looks down on Italy even more.
"Well, Prime Minister Yuan, the Italian navy is still very good," said Vice Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang.
Navy Commander-in-Chief Wang Tiechui nodded and said: "Yes, although their army is useless, their navy is very good, stronger than Germany.
Moreover, this time the Allied fleet is much stronger than the Allied Powers.
The Allied Powers only suffered a small defeat, which is quite good." ” This Mediterranean war was fought in the waters of Corsica, between the British and French fleets against the Italian, Austrian and Turkish fleets.
The great bathtub of the Mediterranean has been a place where various forces have mixed since ancient times.
Except for the time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, no one could fully control it at any other time, not even the British Empire.
Originally the Mediterranean was under the control of the Allies.
After Italy and the Ottomans joined the Allies, of course they would not tolerate the Mediterranean still being controlled by the Allies.
More importantly, the Mediterranean route is crucial to both sides.
Once it is controlled, it will cause serious losses to the other side.
For example, the Allied Powers currently use the Mediterranean route for personnel and materials coming from Asia and Oceania.
If the Allies are stuck here, they will have to go around the Cape of Good Hope.
As a result, not only will the transportation time be increased by at least one month, but the transportation cost will also double or even increase several times.
It is equally important to the Allies, and after mastering the Mediterranean, it is equivalent to opening up the connection with Africa, and their actions in Africa will be much more convenient.
Although Britain and France are both top powers, their naval power in the Mediterranean really does not have an advantage compared to the Allies.
Britain has attached great importance to the Mediterranean.
Their Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet stationed in Gibraltar is the second largest fleet after the Home Fleet.
Although all the dreadnoughts were transferred before the Battle of Jutland, there are still some left 16 pre-dreadnoughts and 8 armored cruisers.
Although these warships are not as good as dreadnoughts, they are also the latest models.
In addition, there are 14 protected cruisers, 33 destroyers, 44 torpedo boats, and 16 submarines.
After the French Navy reached a treaty of understanding with the United Kingdom, it concentrated its main naval force in the Mediterranean.
Now their Mediterranean fleet has a total of 21 battleships, 17 dreadnoughts, 7 armored cruisers, 8 protected cruisers, 46 destroyers and lightning strikers. ships and 20 submarines
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