Chapter 2474 The Big Picture 2
"Are you kidding? The American and German fleets are about to put their cannons on our heads, but the empire is spending a lot of troops and funds in the barren Siberia! This is absolutely inappropriate. Yes, I hope the royal family and the elders can discuss this matter again." Yamamoto Gonbei, who was already a little anxious, said immediately.
"In addition, I think there seems to be some instability in the country recently, so the government decided to temporarily expand an army division to maintain domestic security and stability." Saionji Konobo did not answer Yamamoto Gonbei's question at all, but continued to mind his own business. said.
"Adding another division to maintain domestic stability? Why not send it to the front line?" Yamamoto Gonbei snorted coldly.
"Because I suspect that you can't control the people below, and it's definitely not okay to let the people below you make trouble. After all, you can tolerate it, but society and the government cannot tolerate it. Order and law are the first priority, and you It should be clear, right? Before, I was still thinking about whether this matter was necessary, but after listening to your words, I think it is very necessary. If necessary, we may increase it. How about Yamamoto-kun give it a try? ?" Gongwang of Xiyuan Temple said in a bad tone.
This is to adopt a coercive policy against the navy! Now, because the Pacific War is about to break out, the status of the Japanese Navy has indeed improved, but this improvement in status does not mean that the Japanese Navy can offend the Japanese political elders, army and parliament at the same time! Xiyuanji Gongwang is an old aristocrat who is politically inclined to the democratically elected government and maintains neutrality on military issues. So he received support from many aspects at the same time. This is different from Yamamoto Gonbei and others. Maybe Yamamoto Gonbei can become prime minister, but whether he is prime minister or not, his base will only be so large. Other factions will not really support you just because you become prime minister!
Just like now, Saionji Komō cannot ignore the environment of the Pacific War, but he can still restrict the Japanese Navy in many other aspects. Once the Pacific War is over, if Saionji Komō thinks that the Japanese Navy needs to be suppressed, it will be quite a long time. For a period of time, the navy was having a hard time... Because under normal circumstances, the influence of the Japanese navy is weaker than that of the army. This can be seen from the nine elders of the Meiji Restoration. Oyama Iwa, Katsura Taro, and Yamagata Aritomo are all in the army. Now these old guys are almost dead. , the navy can finally take a breather. If it continues to have a stalemate with Saionji, it will be such nonsense!
What should we do when we face the Lord we cannot afford to offend? Of course I gave in! Therefore, regardless of what happened behind the scenes, Yamamoto Gonbei kneeled down very simply, at least verbally.
"I can use my last name to guarantee that the Navy will no longer discuss matters that have nothing to do with the military. We will also not provoke any disputes and conflicts in public opinion." Yamamoto Gonbei said with a very sincere expression.
"If your Excellency had said this a few days ago, I would have been very satisfied. The royal family would have been satisfied as well. We are all happy. But now." Saionji Temple Lord glanced at Yamamoto Gonbei and said. "late!"
"Yamamoto-kun,
What do you think we are doing? Playing house? If you make a mistake, you can start over. Do you want to gain others’ understanding by just apologizing? How old are you? How could you have such a naive idea? ! I said a few months ago that stability and unity are paramount now, and that the navy and army should no longer attack each other. Everyone was there at that time, even Mr. Dashanyan, a senior who was not in good health, was present. Everyone agreed, and I thought that my next work would be devoted to serious matters, and here we are! I'm actually still busy with those bullshit things! "
"I will say it again now! If you do something wrong, you will pay the price! My decision today is a footnote to what I said! I, Xiyuanji Gongwang! I will do what I say! If anyone is dissatisfied, then come over!" Saionji Temple's rare anger, especially the last few words, was spoken almost word for word, and in Japan, no one can easily face the anger of a Meiji elder!
"Hangcao, what's going on? Where am I? Who am I? What happened?" Yamamoto Gonbei really didn't expect that things would reach this level. There is no doubt that Saionji Temple's decision was unanimous among the elders. Opinion, who else is there in the veteran group now? Masayoshi Matsukata is one, but this person is pretty good at finance, has average political means, and has limited influence, so the other person is Oyama Iwa! This is the last representative of the Japanese Army in the veteran group. Isn't this guy about to die? how? Now he is using his last bit of time and energy to cause some trouble for the Navy?
Yamamoto Gonbei quickly calculated in his mind that Matsukata Masayoshi's influence was limited, and he was beyond the military services. He probably couldn't stand the navy at most. Dashanyan? Well, I have ten thousand reasons to feel uncomfortable with the Navy. After all, I am a field marshal... As a field marshal, it can be seen as a sign of political correctness to find trouble with the navy. After all, Japan had a quarrel over the title of the navy, the army, or the army and the navy... Xiyuanji was neutral before, but now, he seems to have really angered the elder, and then when the remaining three elders couldn't stand him, he decisively launched his ultimate move - the wrath of the elder!
"I promise that similar things will not happen again in the Navy." Although Saionji had a tough attitude and said that the previous things could not be changed, Yamamoto Gonbei still had to make his attitude clear. He really did not dare to continue to resist. , otherwise maybe Saionji would not touch him during the war, but it would be hard to say after the war! After all, the original bribery case can be uncovered again! Therefore, Yamamoto Gonbei can only continue to give in...
"Okay, I think what you said today comes from the heart. I also believe that you have the ability to manage your subordinates well. Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't manage them well. I can help you manage them, and the Army is definitely willing to do so. Don't you think so? Mr. Yamamoto?" said the Duke of Saionji Temple after taking a deep breath. This matter has come to an end. Today, another group of big guys came over. The matter discussed should not be this, but the result... Hey, I won’t say it anymore, I’ll be filled with tears when I say it!
"Let's get down to business!" Xiyuanji Gongwang said: "I discussed it with the temple ministers and we believe that the empire's military strength in the Dutch East Indies really needs to be strengthened. Therefore, the Army conveniently expressed its willingness to allocate the strength of four aviation wings. Go to the war zone and accept the command of the Navy."
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