Chinese Warlord From Joseon - Chapter 449



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A fight of three against three

The docks of the Shanghai Shipyard.

“···This is amazing. I can’t close my mouth.”

Deng Xiaoping muttered, holding onto the railing and standing on tiptoe.

He and I were inspecting an aircraft carrier that was just about to be launched.

“Has the name been decided?”

“The temporary name I’m calling him is ‘King of Space’, but I think it’s okay, so I might keep it as is.”

“It suits you well. The operational radius of an aircraft carrier carrying aircraft is comparable to that of a military airfield.”

A massive scale that stretches from one end to the other.

It looks more like a real beast from the Bible than a human-made weapon.

Deng Xiaoping, who was staring blankly at the aircraft carrier, suddenly opened his pocket and took out a notebook as if he had remembered something.

There were detailed, handwritten specifications of the aircraft carrier.

“It has a length of 231 meters, a width of 26 meters, a displacement of 25,000 tons, and a range of 20,000 kilometers…”

“That’s right. The crew on board alone can number 1,500, and it can carry 64 fighters and bombers combined.”

“Furthermore, its own armament is excellent, so even if fighters are dispatched to escort it, enemy torpedo bombers will not be able to rush in.”

It’s not called the king of offering rights for nothing.

There are also machine guns in the 14 127mm anti-aircraft turrets.

Deng Xiaoping continued with admiration.

“With this, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the world’s strongest aircraft carrier. My heart is already pounding with excitement at the thought of our proud warship conquering the Eastern seas.”

“I don’t think that’s true. Other countries have aircraft carriers too.”

“They’re not that great. I’ve studied the British Ruler-class and the French Commandantan Test-class, but compared to the King of the Jeungjo, they’re just cute toys. They don’t even have half the displacement or armament.”

I did some research of my own.

But I’m not referring to the British or French ones.

I was talking about the country of Yamato, which is close yet distant, and has a deep-rooted evil relationship with me…

Just then, the adjutant approached and whispered.

It seemed like an invited guest had arrived.

“They said they came.”

“Oh, is that so?”

Deng Xiaoping, whose mind was focused on the aircraft carrier, straightened his clothes.

He and I sat at a table with three steaming cups of green tea against the backdrop of a huge silver whale.

I was really looking forward to seeing how the person who opened the door and came in would react.

Suddenly, from behind the door.

A face popped out.

His closely-cropped hair made him look like a monk.

But when the bald man approaches, revealing his body.

What covered his body was not a robe, but a Japanese military uniform.

“In order to unite the Great Asian Alliance…, I would like to greet you. This is Ishiwara Kanji.”

He was the one sent by Kita Itki.

Kita recommended Ishiwara, adding that he was the best suited to the task of three to three, not three to one.

“Nice to meet you, General. I am Deng Xiaoping, Councilor of War of the United States of China.”

But Ishiwara was not looking at Deng Xiaoping.

No matter what the interpreter said, from the beginning his gaze was fixed solely on me.

Did a green tea grain splash on my face?

“It’s Hanshin.”

I just mentioned two names without any explanation.

Ishiwara smiled strangely.

“I know.”

It seemed like he was trying to look good, but for some reason I felt uncomfortable.

I sat down on the chair, took a sip of green tea, and asked.

“In order for the alliance to proceed smoothly, the unification of Japan must follow. Are you sure about that?”

Instead of answering, Ishiwara looked away without even sitting down.

The eyes that were examining the King of Providence behind me were sharp.

“It’s truly amazing. Just ten years ago, we would never have dared to imagine that such a huge aircraft carrier could be built in Shanghai.”

“Do you like it? It’s usually against security to show you the latest weapons, but since you asked so earnestly, I’ve allowed it.”

“Thank you, thank you very much. I just wanted to check something.”

“What is that?”

Finally, Ishiwara sat down in front of me.

Eyes slit on both sides.

I couldn’t read his mind.

“···Do you know a man named Yamamoto Isoroku of the Hiroshima clan?”

How could I not know?

Yamamoto, Tojo, and Kita are the three clans that currently divide Japan.

“I know.”

“You asked me a little while ago if I had confidence in national unification. I will give you the answer to that. It still won’t work.”

“what?”

“A new aircraft carrier was also commissioned in the Hiroshima domain. Thankfully, thanks to the agreement, I had the opportunity to observe it in person. The carrier, called the Daifeng, was a much more advanced weapon than the King of the Sea.”

Deng Xiaoping, who had been listening to the interpretation due to the time difference, put down the teacup he was holding.

“Nonsense! I know the financial situation of the Hiroshima clan in detail, so how can Yamamoto have the money to build a large aircraft carrier?”

Ishiwara spoke only to me, paying no attention.

“I would be grateful for your support for the war of unification. However, even if we are victorious on land, Japan is an island nation. Ninety percent of its naval power belongs to the Hiroshima clan, so unification is far off until Yamamoto’s fleet is destroyed.”

I thought he was just a loyal guitar player.

What a sly little bastard.

They are secretly provoking me and trying to use China’s naval power to subjugate the Hiroshima clan.

“How strange. If the situation is so difficult, what courage will you have in launching this spring offensive?”

“The Spring Offensive is only the first stage. It is intended to overthrow Hideki Tojo and divide Japan into two, not three, divisions.”

So, the Tokyo clan will destroy the Kyoto clan.

Should China take care of the remaining Hiroshima clan issues?

The Chinese military is already conducting military operations in dozens of locations around the world.

Adding one more Kansai region of Japan to that might not be a big deal.

The return value of a unified Japan that will take on one axis of the three major powers is also certain.

But why don’t I feel like doing it?

Just as a hazy mist hangs over the sea connecting China and Japan, the strength of Yamamoto’s fleet is unclear.

“General Ishiwara, when you saw it for yourself, you said that Daebong was superior to King Jeunggong.”

“I was being honest.”

“Then how about this? If there are three aircraft carriers of the same class, wouldn’t Daebong still have the advantage?”

“···Even if there are three ships, no matter how great Daebong is, and even if Yamamoto is the best at naval battles, it won’t be easy.”

Yamamoto is number one?

No way. I believe our Angel O-Kwan is superior.

“What if it’s 10 feet?”

“yes?”

“Even if there were 10 aircraft carriers, would Daebong be able to deal with them?”

“···It’s difficult. It’ll be destroyed in an instant.”

“Then we have the answer.”

Ishiwara stared at me with an expression that said he didn’t understand.

“China’s naval power is still inadequate. But it has entered orbit and is rising in a steep curve, so it will soon reach its peak.”

“···Congratulations.”

“I will adopt your plan. You must finish off Hideki Tojo by this summer. If you do so, ten ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy will sail to Hiroshima. Is that enough?”

Ishiwara’s Adam’s apple fell off.

“It’s done.”

“Good. Then from now on, please discuss specific weapons procurement plans with Deputy Chief Deng. Are you good with numbers?”

“yes.”

“Good. I’ll go have a smoke.”

My mind was distracted, so I stood up from my seat.

I think it might be because I had been smelling the iron smell inside the shipyard for a long time.

I hid in the great shadow of the King of Providence like a private taking a break.

I always thought that dealing with Kita Itki was a pain in the ass.

Whenever I think of him, I always remember him yelling at me.

A call to unite the interests of all oppressed Asians based on Greater Asianism.

A strong will to establish a Chinese hegemony that will encompass the world.

What did you say?

Was it the conquest of Japan?

Even though the process has changed a lot, it seems like the end result is similar.

“You were here.”

How did you find me?

The person speaking Japanese was Ishiwara Kanji.

“The meeting is over already?”

“Yes, Deng Chongyi is truly an amazing talent. If someone like Deng Chongyi had been at the center of the cabinet when the Japanese Empire was shaking, the Japanese Empire might not have fallen.”

I figured out why Ishiwara was annoyed.

It’s because he always speaks as if he’s a third-party observer.

4.4 You were the one who was there when the Emperor died in the incident!

“Oh, okay, let’s go.”

I tried to get up and go back to Deng Xiaoping, but Ishiwara did not follow me and was still standing in the shadows.

“Your Majesty.”

“Are you calling me?”

“I heard the whole story from him.”

“Who is he?”

“Is there anyone else besides the Demon King?”

That damn guitar.

“What did you hear?”

“I have analyzed history closely and have come to the conclusion that the world is headed toward a final great war.”

Listen, this guy is just as good as the guitar.

“For a long time, I believed in Emperor Showa as a hero who would bring prosperity to Asia in the final world war. That is why I coveted the strategic resources of Manchuria and attacked the international port of Shanghai.”

Ishiwara was referring to the Sino-Japanese War.

He also confessed that he had designed and planned the war.

“But on the day the world was created, I witnessed the incarnation of the Demon King with my own eyes and realized how much of the world I had known was full of lies.”

Kita Itki has always had many followers.

Among them, Ishiwara Kanji must be his favorite disciple.

“I was there. A Korean named Lee Bong-chang had planted a bomb in the heart of the Showa Emperor… and the Emperor begged like a child… and crawled like a dog… The confrontation between the Emperor, who was the most chosen bloodline among the Japanese, and the Koreans, who were of the lowest class… and in the midst of the chaotic flames they were spewing out, what appeared in my sight was a large peak…”

Peak?

I have a feeling this is going to happen…

“I knew it but tried to hide it, but now I can say it proudly regardless of nationality or ethnicity. In Japan today, the meaning of your name is like that of an adversary who will devour the world, but in fact, everyone knows it. The highest and most brilliant peak is… Hanshin. That is you.”

Here are more Chinese dreamers joining.

“According to the law of the Four Seas of Heaven and Earth, there can only be one hero who can lead the final war in the world and open up the great thousand-world world….”

Ishiwara was increasingly giving off a strong scent of fanaticism.

They just teased me by calling me a monk because I was so tight.

He was a truly monstrous monk who had converted to Buddhism.

“The Demon King and I are waiting for the day when we can join the enemy’s war and fight together. That day is the day when we can cut off the heads of ordinary people like Tojo and Yamamoto who can only see an inch ahead of them, and bathe in the blood of white people.”

Hey, can’t we just fight three against two?

I think Japan is unnecessary.

I know that if you want to catch a crazy person, you have to find a crazy person.

This guy, once he confirms that I’m not crazy, is going to go crazy and say that we should go crazy together at all costs.

Should I reconsider my promise to Ishiwara?

At a time when I was contemplating whether I should leave the unification of Japan to my own devices and concentrate on the European front together with Germany.

Ishiwara, who had become serious again, spoke in a voice like that of a monk reciting Buddhist scriptures.

“You were wondering how the Hiroshima clan was able to launch a large aircraft carrier like the Daimon.”

Oh, okay.

I’ve seen it more than once or twice, where do these Japanese tycoons get their money from?

“America supports him. Isoroku Yamamoto.”

What the fuck.

Is it four to three?