Volume Eight, Hundred Years of Resentment, Chapter 41, Inevitable Choice
When Yuanqing ordered the Military Intelligence Bureau to launch an operation, Murakami Satomasa was also doing it
As the best "iron-fisted appearance" after World War II, no one can deny Murakami's personal charm, political talent and strategic vision... As Wang Yuanqing said, excellent politicians have extremely clear goals. Wang Yuanqing did not underestimate Murakami's talents, and Murakami did not underestimate Wang Yuanqing's ability.
When Wang Yuanqing became the deputy governor of the Republic, Sadashi Murakami collected his relevant information through various channels.
Although Wang Yuanqing officially appeared on the political stage of the Republic during the Peninsula War and became an irreplaceable important figure, in Murakami's view, Wang Yuanqing showed outstanding political talent as early as when he was assistant to Ji Youguo, and then served as chairman of Guangxi, which further demonstrated his ability to govern the country. During the Peninsula War, Wang Yuanqing replaced Zhao Rundong in charge of administrative work and diplomatic affairs, and his tough performance was enough to prove his political tendency. After taking office as National Yuan, Wang Yuanqing vigorously developed his military preparations, promoted military reforms, revised foreign policies, and rectified domestic order on the basis of Ji Youguo and Zhao Rundong. His performance for several months won him the nickname of "war-making".
All these are enough to prove that Wang Yuanqing is an opponent that cannot be underestimated.
In Murakami, Wang Yuanqing's ability is better than Zhao Rundong, and he is not even worse than Ji Youguo, who has a very high evaluation.
Murakami Satoshi has a clear purpose, and Wang Yuanqing will definitely be no exception.
Although the whole world believes that the Republic is making military preparations for the recovery of southern Tibet and may join forces with Pakistan to start war on India at any time, in Murakami Satomasa's view, Wang Yuanqing's real purpose is not to attack India, but to force Japan to take action and create opportunities for declaring war on Japan!
What scared Murakami Satomasa was that Wang Yuan was likely to adopt a "two-pronged approach" strategy.
With limited strategic goals, China's military strength in South Asia is also quite limited. According to the intelligence provided by various parties, China only wants to regain southern Tibet and help Pakistan control the entire Kashmir region. It only needs to dispatch 400 to 500 combat aircraft, 150 support aircraft, 3 to the ground combat troops of the army, and about 50,000 logistics support personnel. Because India cannot provide sufficient air protection for the naval fleet, its aircraft carrier combat group is likely to be hiding in the Bay of Bengal, so the Republic only needs to dispatch submarines deployed in Gwadar Port to force the Indian Navy to give up its combat operations and do not need to send combat fleets to the Indian Ocean.
Limited investment means that the troops can be deployed quickly.
If the Republic is willing to have the 27th Army, other participating troops can adjust the combat direction within a few days. The fleet deployed in the South China Sea can also quickly enter the Western Pacific.
In other words, the military deployment of China cannot explain China's strategic intentions.
The problem is here!
If Japan does not take action in Taiwan, it will restrain the republic's land and control the situation on the island before the war against India is started, so that the green camp will lose the opportunity to turn over the water. Then let go of its hands and feet against India. If Japan takes action in Taiwan, the Yuanqing will take action and quickly adjust its troops to deploy its troops. It will target Japan.
China is going to war against Japan. Will India lend a helping hand?
Sadashi Murakami doesn't have to consider this issue at all. India dares not fight with China at all. As long as China makes a little concession in the negotiations, or turns its finger to Japan, Rurajapani will go astray and make Japan suffer.
Even if Rulajapani knew that it would be impossible to avoid a war with China and took the initiative to challenge China, Wang Yuanqing could still stabilize the eastern defense line through the strategy of "defending east and attacking west", and restrain India by supporting Pakistan.
Can China benefit from the war against India?
The answer is also no. As long as India defeats China and has no worries, it will not only make every effort to resolve the Taiwan issue and quickly complete cross-strait reunification, but will also take the initiative to start war against Japan when necessary. With Wang Yuanqing's character, he will definitely not tolerate Japan's real strategic deterrence ability. China can tolerate it until now, mainly because Japan does not have real strategic deterrence ability. As long as Japan takes a step in this direction, no matter how big the difficulties are, China will defeat Japan with military actions without delay!
No matter how you choose, the result will not be of any benefit to Japan.
In other words, Sadashi Murakami can only choose when to fight China.
After the National Security Bureau planned a military coup, Murakami Sasaki stayed Onotsuka Keibo and Higashiya Katsushi.
"In terms of military strength, we are only 60% of that of China." Onotsuka Shisuke knew the meaning of Xiang well, and did not beat around the bush. He went straight to the topic with his words, "In the Navy, our two aircraft carrier battle groups can only operate in the offshore. If they leave the cover range of shore-based fighter jets, even the Chinese submarines cannot deal with it. According to the military exercises conducted by the military headquarters, our aircraft carrier battle groups have almost no survivability. In the Air Force, we can persist for a week at most, and it is already amazing to be able to ensure local air defense during this period. In the Army, unless the Chinaton lands on a large scale,
The chance of fighting is not great. Of course, it is impossible to rule out that the attack on the outer islands of China cannot be ruled out, so it is very necessary to strengthen the defense of the outer islands, including the Okinawa Islands."
"That is to say, we have no chance of winning when we go to war with China?"
"Of course not..." Dongji Gu Sheng became anxious.
Sadashi Murakami frowned, glared at the Defense Minister, and signaled to Shi Defense Secretary to continue.
"As the Minister of Defense said, we have no chance of winning." Onotsuka Kashio smiled faintly and said, "The United States will not stand by before. Since the United States can support India, it is certainly willing to provide support for us. The premise is that we must cooperate with the United States on the Western Pacific issue, at least show the intention of cooperating with the United States to encircle China. Secondly, our war tolerance is greater than that of South Korea, and China cannot deal with us like we do when we deal with South Korea. As long as we can withstand China's attack in the early stages of the war, especially in the defense of the outer islands, even if it only causes unbearable major losses to China, it can force China to give up a larger-scale offensive operation, that is, to give up the combat operations that attack our country's homeland, so that China will choose to negotiate. The most important thing is that we must try our best to keep the trump card in our hands."
Murakami Sasaki's eyebrows jumped a few times, knowing what the "Ace" that Onotsuka Keisu said was.
"See!" Tokijiya Katsuki gritted his teeth and said, "Although Ono's theory is not wrong, don't forget that we have nuclear weapons in our hands!"
"Nuclear weapons?" Onojimao sneered, "Dongjijun, do you think there are fewer nuclear weapons in China than us?"
"you……"
"China not only has nuclear weapons, but also a national war defense system. What do we have?" Onotsuka Katsuki did not give Katsushi Tokiya much face. "Of course, we have 'patriotism' and we have 'standards'. However, these interceptor missiles only have tactical interception capabilities and cannot deal with China's strategic ballistic missiles. Not to mention us, the United States does not have the ability to intercept China's strategic ballistic missiles!"
"us……"
"Enough!" Murakami Sadashi said with anger, "Ono-kun is right. We cannot use nuclear weapons in war, at least we cannot use nuclear weapons first."
"Sir, we should remember it." Onotsuka Shio sighed and said, "War breaks out, China will do first to destroy our nuclear capabilities. With China's military strength, let alone our land-based missile base, even nuclear submarines will not escape the misfortune. Of course, we have mobile ballistic missiles. As long as some missiles can survive, China will not rashly attack our local strategic goals, at least we will not carry out strategic bombing on our local land, and will not use nuclear weapons in the war first."
"I'm afraid there is no need to use nuclear weapons first in Ichina's military strength."
Onozuka Makio nodded and affirmed Murakami Satoshi's statement.
"According to your opinion, we should try to avoid going to war with China?"
Onozuka Makio nodded again, without saying anything.
"Such as..." Dongji Gu Sheng could no longer sit still, "China has pushed the bayonet to our chests. Do we have any choice?"
Murakami Satoshi has no fire because Hiroki Katsuki is right.
"Even if we don't provoke a war, when China resolves India, we will proactively declare war on us within two years or even one year. Although the gap between my strength and China will narrow at that time, China will lose its worries and can concentrate its efforts to attack us. Don't say that the United States will not win the fire for us, even if we get the support of the United States, we will not be able to defeat China. Don't forget that the United States has abandoned South Korea three years ago!"
Sadashi Murakami closed his eyes, and every word from Higashiya Katsu reached a critical point.
"If we can unite India and make China unable to concentrate its strength, we will have a greater chance of winning!" After saying that, Higashiya Katsushiro cast a provocative look at Onotsuka Makio.
It seemed that he did not notice Katsushi Tokiya's expression, and Onozuka Keibo still had a cold look.
"Ono-kun, what do you think?" Sadashi Murakami also looked at Ono-taka Keibo.
"If there is room for choice, do we need to discuss it?" Onotsuka Keiso's answer was very straightforward.
Dongji Gu Sheng was a little late and his attitude eased.
"It is true. If there is room for reversal, we don't need to discuss these issues." Murakami Sadashi sighed and said, "China has forced us to a dead end. No matter how we choose, the war with China is inevitable.
Dongjijun, issue war preparation orders as soon as possible and prepare for a comprehensive mobilization of war. Remember, you must keep it confidential, and you cannot leak any news, or even let the military headquarters know, do you understand?"
Dongji Gu Sheng was stunned for a moment, and then agreed very solemnly.
Sadashi Murakami sighed again, waved his hand, and asked the two aides to leave the study.
War is not a multiple-choice question, but a must-answer question!
Chapter completed!