Taiyuan, Headquarters of the First Army of the Japanese North China Expeditionary Force
"Your Excellency, how are we going to pay for the military expenses of these one hundred temporary brigades? Even the 'educated soldiers' need military pay. Although a private of the civilized soldiers only costs 3 yen per month, an army of 100,000 people only needs 1 yen per month for military pay." More than one million yen, even if it is 40%, it will cost 400,000 yen, plus the required equipment, ammunition, and military rations, it will be even more. The First Army simply cannot afford it. "Although Hirata Ichiro was a little hesitant, he could I would like to remind you due diligence that the military expenses of the First Army are insufficient. If you add 100,000 "educated soldiers", you cannot give them all military coupons. If they are all issued military coupons, I am afraid that the newly formed army will not be long with the Imperial Alliance Army. about there.
Moreover, military coupons can only be used to deceive oneself into paying military salaries. To purchase supplies, real money and silver are required. For a hundred thousand troops, just eating can bring down the logistics system of the First Army. If it is true, To carry out supplies according to the standards of civilized soldiers? Ichiro Hirata didn't dare to think about it anymore.
"The funds we collected some time ago are enough for us to form a new army. At least within a year, we don't need to worry about the military salary of the army. As for the future, we can continue to collect." Yamamoto Kazuki is somewhat evil. He smiled and emphasized the word "collection". Where is the word "collection"? He was naturally talking about robbing the income of Japanese expatriates and Japanese companies. In order to report more losses to the Ministry of Finance, Yamamoto Kazuki even sent Taiyuan to the Ministry of Finance. Many nearby government warehouses were emptied. Qian Bojun built concrete bunkers along the railway line, using the rails directly. In 1940, let alone supporting the mainland, Shanxi Province would make a lot of money as long as it could balance its balance of payments.
"Your Excellency, how can we maintain this kind of income? Moreover, you are now the commander of the First Army. If the security situation in Shanxi Province cannot be improved, my subordinates are worried that the military will have objections to you." Hirata Ichiro worried that rabbits don't eat the grass around the nest, but his superior not only eats the grass around the nest, but also eats it and becomes bald. If it weren't for the Eighth Route Army's massive attack and cover, the mainland would have exploded long ago.
"Hirata-kun, you have to know that our Yamamoto force is a special force with airborne capabilities. In other words, our combat area is not restricted. As long as we are willing, those unscrupulous profiteers in China are all Our goal is the same as that of the surrounding countries. As the most elite special forces in the empire, if we can't even spend some money on military expenses, we will be a failure." Yamamoto Kazuki is very confident in his troops. In fact, he He was already doing it. The Eighth Route Army withdrew from Beiping City and the Japanese army entered the city. There was a gap in the middle. He used this time to wash out Beiping City again. He got a lot of supplies that the Eighth Route Army had not been able to find. He even managed to deal with an advance team of the Special High School Course and made a huge profit.
"Your Excellency, there is no airtight wall in the world. Even if the First Army is suppressed by us once, it is not monolithic." Hirata Ichiro reminded in a low voice. At the beginning, Yamamoto Kazuki was quite careful, and the agents used every time The team only numbered a few dozen people, but later they couldn't hold it in any longer. At the most, Qian Bojun actually used thousands of people. With so many people talking, sooner or later the news would get out.
"Although we have reached a truce with the Eighth Route Army, necessary raids still need to be carried out. The Eighth Route Army's assassinations and destruction of the Imperial Army will not stop. In this case, it is normal for people to die. In one year, if not a single person is killed, If you don't die, you're just asking for it. "Yamamoto Kazuki didn't care about those people who were sentenced to death. The unity of the Japanese army is also just a superficial phenomenon. There is also a lot of filth within them. The reason why few people pay attention to it is just It's just that their opponents are more provocative. Especially after a person like Yamamoto Kazuki who doesn't have much background becomes the commander of the First Army, the senior generals within the First Army have their opinions and are waiting for him. Yamamoto Kazuki made a mistake, and then a group of people attacked them. Naturally, Yamamoto Kazuki did not intend to let these people go.
"Your Excellency, would that be a big move?" Although Hirata Ichiro had already guessed the answer, he was still shocked by Yamamoto's indifferent expression. Previously, the First Army had internally reorganized and killed thousands of people, but all of them were The evidence is conclusive, but according to Kazuki Yamamoto's current intention, the commander seems not to even do superficial work, and according to Kazuki Yamamoto's intention, this is not even a senior general. Plan to let it go.
"Hirata-kun, don't worry, there will be no unjust souls under our butcher's knife. Corruption, empty pay, reselling military supplies, selling drugs, indiscriminately issuing military invoices, collusion between government and businessmen, running rampant in local areas, what else are these? What can't be done by people? Without the 'help' of these people, how could the Eighth Route Army develop so fast?" Yamamoto Kazuki said with a trace of hatred on his face. It's hard to imagine that the Japanese army's military resources would be insufficient. Because almost all profitable businesses in the entire occupied area are under their control, even some farmers' spontaneous vegetable markets, but all the profits go into the pockets of military officers at all levels and traitors, big and small.
"Of course no one will be wronged. What my subordinates are worried about are the chaebols and big families in the country. Those people dare to assassinate even the Prime Minister. In the past few decades, they have killed countless high-ranking officials." Ichiro Hirata, be careful. As a reminder, there are a lot of bullshit in Japanese politics. Since the end of the Russo-Japanese War, the entire country has been in a morbid political atmosphere. Every politician is cautious and trembling. They are really worried that if they are not careful, they will attract Korean assassins or assassins. It was a mutiny, and behind all this, in addition to the royal family, were the plutocrats and big families.
"Hirata-kun, you have to know that no matter what the final outcome of this war is, those guys are obstacles to the development of the empire. Only by completely solving them can our country have a chance. If they don't come forward, that's all. If someone doesn't know what to do, , We also have guns in our hands. We, plus Commander Shinozuka, have hundreds of thousands of troops in our hands. If a mutiny occurs, no one can stop it!" Yamamoto Kazuki said coldly, which was a bit self-conscious. Big, but it is true that the consumption of several years of war has severely reduced the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. Even the Kwantung Army is no longer the Kwantung Army before.
"Your Excellency, as long as you are prepared for this!" Hirata Ichiro was a little excited while being anxious. It is said that he will be promoted to major general in the near future. Who would have thought that the former Military Police Lieutenant Colonel would one day be able to become a general? , just the current situation is enough for him to work for Yamamoto Kazuki, but if it is possible, he really doesn't mind taking another step forward. He and Yamamoto Kazuki are still young, and they want to serve in the Japanese army that values qualifications. It is definitely not possible to come forward from within without some special means. Since Yamamoto Kazuki wants to use all his means, he must keep up.
"Watanabe-kun has many friends in Demon City. There is news recently that senior officials from the Chinese Dispatch Army are sending a batch of local specialties to the country. Do you know how many there are?" Yamamoto Kazuki calmed down, feeling somewhat heavy. said.
"Watanabe-kun is going to the Magic City!" Ichiro Hirata was shocked. He hadn't seen Watanabe Yuichi for a week. He thought before that this guy was training troops outside the city, but now it seems that Watanabe Yuichi is going to carry out an execution. We have gone on a secret mission. Isn't it a little too bold to go to the magic city to rob the personal belongings of the dispatched army executives?
"Two tons of gold, one million silver dollars, and tens of thousands of antiques. This is the commander of our empire's dispatched army. He is brave, adept at fighting, loyal, and dedicated. Do you believe this nonsense? Hirata-kun." Yamamoto Kazuki did not answer directly, but He said with a slight sarcasm. 33
"Your Excellency, I have worked in the intelligence system and I know many things. I completely believe what you said. In fact, there are more serious things than this. The military has no restrictions in China. Officers at all levels naturally He will desperately amass money, let alone the commander of the dispatched army. Many sergeants can easily take out hundreds of taels of gold when they are injured and return to the country. "Although Hirata Ichiro is only the former captain of the Heyuan County Gendarmerie, the Heyuan County Gendarmerie The team is a department under the dual leadership of the First Army Headquarters and the Special High School Course, so Hirata Ichiro's other identity is the intelligence officer of the Special High School Course.
"So, as long as we work hard, we will never run out of money to raise troops. It is better for the money to be spent by us than to be divided up by those moths. As long as we can win this war, we will surely establish the hegemony of the empire for a hundred years. If we lose the war, no matter how much money we have, it will still be nothing more than meat on the chopping block? "Yamamoto Kazuki always feels that many high-level officials are still a bit short-sighted, timid and unable to see the situation clearly. No one can afford to lose this war. , only Japan really cannot afford to lose, because Japan's foundation is too weak. All development comes from repeated military gambles. Once it fails, it will be difficult to save the country. At least, that's what he thinks now. of.
"Your Excellency, how do we conceal the source of the funds? It is difficult to hide how much money we spend. There is no need to conduct a special investigation. Over time, someone will definitely become suspicious." Ichiro Hirata continued to remind.
"This is the purpose of restoring the judicial system and order in Jin Province. Our subsequent sources of funds will mainly rely on donations and taxes from the local gentry and people. The reason why we are in a better situation is because Jin Province is more The market is more stable and the market is more prosperous. " Yamamoto Kazuki doesn't care about Ichiro Hirata's worries. How much money can be grabbed in the control area? No one has an accurate estimate of this kind of thing. Someone will really count it. , Besides, Jin Province was once one of the country's financial centers. What's the point of getting money here? The First Army has obtained no less than a thousand silver winter melons in recent years.
"Your Excellency is wise!" Ichiro Hirata and Kazuki Yamamoto have already made preparations and will not continue to struggle with this issue.
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