"General Umezu Yoshijirō? He is not a suitable candidate. General Umezu Yoshijirō has only just assumed the post of Kwantung Army Commander, and he is merely a lieutenant general. The Southern Army's operations in the South Seas concern the fate of the Empire; we must find someone more suitable!" Prince Kan'in Kotohito retorted.
Although General Hitoshi Anami, whom General Prince Kan'in Kotohito had previously recommended, had not done particularly well as Southern Army Commander, Prince Kan'in Kotohito still had other candidates besides General Hitoshi Anami.
"General Ueda Nobuyoshi, the former Kwantung Army Commander, is better suited to serve as Southern Army Commander. I believe that once Ueda takes office, he will certainly be able to break open the situation!" Prince Kan'in Kotohito said.
General Shunroku Hata could not help frowning. Whether it was Umezu Yoshijirō or Ueda Nobuyoshi, neither was someone he approved of.
"Your Highness, Yamada. The Germans in the South Seas are extremely powerful. If we wish to defeat them, we must send an outstanding commander. Personally, I believe General Terauchi Juichi is the most suitable choice!" General Shunroku Hata said.
Prince Kan'in Kotohito and General Yoshizō Yamada both fell silent. Soon afterward, they both chose to compromise. As Minister of War, General Shunroku Hata undoubtedly held the dominant position within the army. As Chief of the General Staff and Inspector General of Training, they had to give General Shunroku Hata due respect as well.
Of course, if General Terauchi Juichi failed to bring victory to the Island Nation's Army as Southern Army Commander, they could likewise demand his removal with complete justification.
"General Terauchi Juichi is a fine candidate. He should be capable of serving as Southern Army Commander," General Yoshizō Yamada said.
"I agree as well. General Terauchi Juichi performed very well in the China Theater.