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Chapter 637 The Situation in Japan
In cross-sea landing operations, the navy is the key and the army is the main force.
As for the level of tacit understanding between the Fengtian navy and army, Li Che had no idea.
After all, almost every country has a situation where the army and navy don't like each other.
During World War II, there was a serious conflict between the Japanese navy and army, the kind that even the emperor could not mediate.
Coincidentally, the same situation occurred in the US military. Miz and MacArthur had frequent conflicts, and the matter even reached the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Roosevelt.
The two armies of Feng State did not have any conflicts, but there was indirect healthy competition, especially with the growing status of the navy.
Apart from exercises, the two armies have never fought together. After all, it is difficult to find an opponent that can make the two armies cooperate.
Now Li Che personally ordered the two armies to fight in coordination, mobilizing a total of about 150,000 troops, which set a precedent for Feng State.
However, since Li Che is in charge personally, I don't think anything will go wrong.
"Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Works!" Li Che's voice rang out again.
"Immediately coordinate all logistical matters, including weapons, rations, clothing, medicine, and ship repairs. Any delay will result in military action!"
Huo Duanxiao, Huan Haoran and Wang Chongjian stepped out at the same time and bowed in response.
"As for the cabinet..." Li Che looked at Wang Chongjian and the others, "It is responsible for coordinating the overall situation, coordinating the various departments, issuing proclamations, and announcing them to the world!"
"This war is a war to protect the country's sea borders, to suppress injustice, and to defend the foundation of the country. We can only win and not lose."
"I ask you all to pay close attention and ensure that the military and civilians are united in their hatred of the enemy!"
Li Che said seriously, word by word: "Conquer the Japanese island and enhance our national prestige!"
The ministers in the palace no longer hesitated, and all bowed in unison to receive the order, their voices shaking the palace:
"Your Highness, I will obey your orders and will not let you down!"
"Destroy the Japanese islands and enhance our nation's prestige!"
"Destroy the Japanese islands and enhance our nation's prestige!"
Inside the Fengtian Hall, the clarion call for the attack on Japan has already been sounded.
Once the gears of war started, they meshed and ran at a terrifying speed, affecting every nerve in Fengguo's huge body.
Starting from Fengtian Prefecture and extending to every corner of Feng State, all the military and civilians took action and began to prepare for war.
Li Che spent three years just to polish out the most efficient political system, and now it finally showed its horror.
The huge warehouse belonging to the Ministry of War was open day and night.
Mountains of brand new armor, swords, spears, bows and arrows were carried out like water and packed and loaded onto carts.
What is even more eye-catching are the boxes of wooden boxes tightly sealed with oil paper and marked with special symbols. They are filled with various types of artillery shells, grenades and explosives, which are carefully loaded by auxiliary soldiers onto special shock-absorbing carriages.
The sound of abacus in the Ministry of Revenue was as dense as a rainstorm.
The doors of government warehouses were opened, and golden corn, snow-white rice, dried sweet potatoes, and bundles of salted fish were quickly packed into bags and then carried out.
Inside the silver vault, boxes of neatly stacked silver ingots were sealed, ready to be used as military pay and march expenses.
Li Che was very concerned about this aspect. In Feng State, anything could be delayed except the soldiers' wages.
The Ming army was not fully paid, and they were invincible if they were fully paid.
Although it is a joke, it also illustrates a fact that generous military pay is an important factor in ensuring the morale and combat effectiveness of ancient armies.
The Fengtian Army’s pay was always full.
The Ministry of Industry, the arsenals and shipyards across the country were brightly lit and the furnaces were blazing.
The blacksmiths worked hard, forging and repairing armor plates, sharpening spear tips and blades, and replacing new bowstrings.
In the dock, warships undergoing repair and maintenance were given priority and expedited processing. The huge hulls were surrounded by countless craftsmen and porters, and the sounds of hammering, sawing, and shouting were deafening.
On the cement main roads leading to Dalian Port, huge convoys loaded with military equipment, food, clothing, and medicines are endless, connected end to end.
Wang Chongjian and others in the cabinet stayed up all night coordinating with various departments, and official documents came in one after another like snowflakes.
Orders bearing the cabinet seal were sent to various places to recruit laborers, organize transportation, pacify local areas, and issue proclamations.
The war machine needs lubrication, and the cabinet is the most efficient lubricant.
Fengguo is in operation, and Li Che, as the lord, will naturally not be idle.
He was meeting with a subordinate in his bedroom.
Those who could be summoned by Li Che to such a private residence as the palace were naturally his closest ministers.
However, the person who came was neither Qiu Bai nor Huo Duanxiao.
This person was dressed in plain white and had an unattractive appearance. He was the type that would have no presence if thrown into a crowd.
He was just such an ordinary person. When he walked into the bedroom, all the night watchmen turned their eyes away silently, not daring to look at him.
"Your Highness." The man came to Li Che's desk, knelt on one knee, his expression full of respect.
"Zhang Zhen." Li Che put down the book in his hand and said helplessly, "I told you a long time ago that there is no need to kneel when meeting. Fengguo does not have the etiquette of kneeling."
Zhang Zhen said calmly, "Others may not kneel, but I must. Your Highness has been very kind to me, and I cannot repay you enough..."
Li Che sighed, there was nothing he could do about this stubborn guy.
After Qiu Bai returned from the imperial capital, he gradually resigned from the position of leader of the Night's Watch. Zhang Zhen is now the leader of the Night's Watch.
Over the past three years, as trade between Fengguo and Daqing has become more frequent and their relations have gradually become closer, the imperial capital is no longer the main battlefield of the Night's Watch.
Li Che transferred Zhang Zhen back to Fengguo, stationed him in the rear and commanded the night watchmen.
As for Zhang Zhen’s revenge...it has been taken.
Three years ago, although the case of King Shu's treason was handled coldly, it implicated many people privately.
Among them was the eldest son of a noble family who had insulted Zhang Zhen’s mother. That man was protected by his family’s power and had been at large ever since.
His family is quite powerful, and even Li Che cannot come and take it without reason.
Li Che promised Zhang Zhen that one day he would raid that man's house and let him handle the matter personally. This is how he completely won over Zhang Zhen.
Three years ago, the King of Shu was convicted of treason. Under the order of Emperor Qing, the Embroidered Uniform Guards investigated the King of Shu's followers and found out that the head of that noble family had a slight friendship with the King of Shu.
Originally, this was not a big deal, just a few drinks and basically no one would be affected.
But Li Che kept an eye on that family and personally wrote a secret letter to Cao Yong, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
No one knows what Li Che wrote. In any case, when the relevant memorial was presented to Emperor Qing, the "slight" friendship became a "fair" friendship.
Emperor Qing was already furious, so naturally he would not conduct a thorough investigation. He immediately ordered that the head of that family should die of old age.
His property was handed over to the collateral branch, and all the direct descendants of the family were exiled, including the legitimate son.
The place of exile was Fengguo outside the Great Wall...and it was Zhang Zhen who personally escorted the family to Fengguo.
As for what happened to that family, Li Che didn't know, after all, he had never seen them in Fengguo.
After this incident, Zhang Zhen's heart was completely won over, and Li Che had another loyal follower under his command.
Li Che came back to his senses and pointed to the stool beside him: "Get up, sit down and talk slowly."
"Here."
Zhang Zhen stood up with his hands folded, agreeing verbally, but did not sit down. Instead, he stood aside respectfully.
Li Che no longer cared about these small details and asked seriously, "What's the situation in Japan?"
The fact that Fengguo had not fought for three years did not mean that Li Che had lost his enterprising spirit and was content with peace and enjoyment.
The Night Watchmen's exploration of the Japanese mainland began two years ago.
Under the personal supervision of Zhang Zhen, hundreds of loyal and brave soldiers who were suitable were selected from the entire army. They were also personally trained by Yan San, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War who commanded the scouts of the entire army, and were infiltrated into Japan through different channels.
The only problem is that it’s so hard to choose people.
Do you know how difficult it is to pick out hundreds of people less than 1.5 meters tall from the Fengtian Army, which is as fierce as tigers and wolves?
Zhang Zhen didn't rush to answer, but considered his words for a moment before speaking: "As Your Highness said, the Japanese... should not be underestimated."
Li Che nodded slightly. He had guessed this would be the case a long time ago.
Many scholars in later countries have conducted extensive research on the people of Japan.
This is a contradictory and extreme nation. On the surface, they are gentle and polite like a chrysanthemum, but on the inside, they are savage and cruel like a samurai sword.
You can say that the Japanese are despicable, vicious, barbaric, brutal, and unrighteous... but you cannot say that they are weak.
The Japanese are not weak. Brainlessly vilifying and weakening the enemy is the greatest disrespect to our ancestors.
Since the Japanese pirates started the rebellion, their actual combat effectiveness has been very high. They once became a nightmare for the people in the coastal areas and also a big problem for the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Needless to say, during World War II, the casualty ratio on both sides was alarmingly high, and the physical fitness and weapons and equipment of the soldiers of the ordinary army were far superior to those of our army.
This is a country that is very good at showing weakness to the enemy, especially when they are not completely sure of their victory.
Li Che once witnessed the ugly behavior of the Japanese envoys in the Daqing court. All the envoys felt disgusted with the Japanese envoys, but this did not reduce Li Che's vigilance at all.
We must despise the enemy strategically and take him seriously tactically.
"Your Highness, I ask for your permission to summon another person to explain the affairs of Japan to you."
"Oh?" Li Che smiled and looked at Zhang Zhen, "Are you, Old Zhang, also going to recommend talented people to me?"
"That's right." Zhang Zhen said seriously, "This man is the most outstanding of the spies sent to Japan. No one knows the situation in Japan better than him."
Upon hearing this, Li Che's face showed a serious expression: "So he is a loyal and brave man, pass on the message quickly."
Soon, a voice was heard outside the palace gate.
"Shadow Crow, Group B, number seven, requests a meeting!"
"Enter."
The palace door slid open silently, and a figure flashed in like flowing water blending into the shadows.
The man was wrapped in a dark grey tight nightgown, revealing only a pair of hawk-like eyes, looking extremely capable.
The only drawback is that this person is only over four feet tall, which makes him look a bit funny.
He knelt on one knee and gave a simple and respectful military salute:
"I, Yiqi, have been ordered to infiltrate the Japanese island for two years and three months. I have now returned and would like to report to Your Highness."