Tokyo in late January, the weather was very cold. A lot of snow accumulated on the roof, and some people's houses were even crushed. The ground on the street was muddy and dirty everywhere.
The Tokyo of this era is not the Tokyo half a century later. Because almost all of the gross national product is used to develop military power, the Island Nation government naturally invests less in other areas. Even the government is already heavily in debt and on the verge of collapse. If it weren't for Americans's continuous support and the Island Nation government's crazy squeeze on ordinary people, the Island Nation government would have been unable to sustain it long ago.
After its attempt to join Allied Powers failed, the Island Nation government also gave up those unrealistic ideas, continued to be a dog to Americans, and began mobilizing to prepare to join the war.
The elites of the Island Nation government are very clear that after Germany rejects their request, it will be impossible for the two sides to live in peace, and both sides will be opponents. Therefore, the only thing they can do is to do their best to participate in this war and win this war so that they can win the war. Only in this way can Island Nation continue to exist and develop better and more powerfully! Once Germany wins the war, in order to consolidate its position as world hegemon, Island Nation will definitely be destroyed. Therefore, Island Nation has no other choice.
As a country with a population of more than 70 million and which has completed industrialization, there is no doubt about the strength of Island Nation. Although the tactics used by their army are still the same as in the previous game World War, the weapons and equipment are not very advanced. However, their fighting will to fight without fear of death still scares other countries. Once Island Nation's combat power is fully released, it will undoubtedly be very terrifying. Therefore, United States has great expectations for Island Nation to participate in the war. Otherwise, they would not have supported Island Nation like crazy after the last World War, in order to make Island Nation stronger. Fortunately, in this World War, it brought greater trouble to Germany.
Although, during this period, the dog Island Nation almost turned back on its owner. However, in the end everything is still under the control of Americans. Island Nation has returned to the right path. This time, Hopkins, as the special envoy of President Roosevelt, went to Island Nation for a secret visit, precisely because the time promised by Island Nation was approaching, and US government needed to urge the Island Nation government to fulfill its promise, and could no longer be petty.
Tokyo, Prime Minister's residence. Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe, Foreign Ministers Kuniaki Koiso, Finance Minister Seihin Ikeda, Prime Ministers Seishiro Itagaki and Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yonai are having a meeting. After Emperor became a puppet and Elder Statesmen passed away one by one, Five Cabinet Ministers finally took full control of all the power in this country. With no one to restrict it, the entire Island Nation is completely decided by them. They can decide the fate of this country and the path this country will take next.
"Ugaki-kun, when will United States's special envoy arrive at Tokyo?" Fumimaro Konoe asked.
"Prime Minister, calculate the time, Tokyo will arrive tomorrow morning. Should I start talks with him then, or should I let him come directly to see Prime Minister?" Kuniaki Koiso asked.
Fumimaro Konoe thought for a while, and then said, "Just let him come Prime Minister's residence!"
Island Nation's participation in the war was already imminent and had to be done. If they refuse again this time, US government will definitely impose sanctions on them. Last time, Island Nation tried to join Allied Powers, but failed. US government threatened them. It was only after Island Nation swore that he would not betray them that United States let them go. Although Island Nation is a big country, its own resources are too frequent, which makes them attach great importance to United States's support. Without the steel, oil and even food supported by United States, Island Nation will soon collapse. Therefore, the current Island Nation cannot disobey United States's order at all.
However, the Island Nation government is very unwilling. They were willing to be Americans's dogs, but there was nothing they could do about it. But now, their situation is much better. Coupled with the increasing expansion of military strength, their ambitions have naturally rekindled. Besides, in the current war, Germany has the absolute upper hand. United States is in urgent need of Island Nation's help, which gives Island Nation the opportunity to make conditions.
Kuniaki Koiso nodded and said nothing more.
"Gentlemen, Empire is about to join the war. This will be something that no one can change. Are we ready for the battle?" Fumimaro Konoe asked. He was still a little uneasy about this. After all, based on the strong strength shown by their War Game and Germany, they all believed that Germany had a high probability of winning. Unless you try your best, it will be difficult to win. This means that they only have one chance. If it fails, Island Nation may never have a future.
"Prime Minister, the Army has completed the mobilization of one hundred divisions. And the mobilization will continue further. By the end of this year, we will form a total of two hundred divisions. By then, our army will occupy South Seas, Australia and even India." said Prime Minister Seishiro Itagaki. Previously, Island Nation's Army's standing army only had fifty divisions. But after being refused to join Allied Powers, they quickly mobilized fifty divisions, bringing Island Nation's Army's strength to one hundred divisions and more than two million people. However, this is far from the limit for Island Nation. With their population, it would be easy to mobilize an army of five million.
"Imperial Navy is also ready for battle. Once the war starts, we will do our best to defeat Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet of the Germany people!" Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yonai also said.
However, Mitsumasa Yonai is not completely confident. Although Island Nation Navy is very powerful, German Navy is not weak either. Island Nation Navy doesn't even have a clear advantage. So, they can only pray for better luck. In this case, we may be able to achieve a complete victory at sea. By then, the entire Western Pacific will almost belong to them. Only if the Navy wins can Island Nation's Army be able to sweep across South Seas and Australia like locusts, and even beyond.
"Very good! Gentlemen, although this war is very dangerous for the Empire. However, this is not an opportunity. If we can win, then Empire will become one of the few powerful countries in the world!" Fumimaro Konoe Prime Minister said.