If Island Nation's Army wants to expand outward, it must rely on Island Nation Navy. There is no way around it. Who put them on Island Nation on Pacific Ocean? Without a strong navy, outward expansion is impossible. Therefore, even if Island Nation Navy failed to win this naval battle as they expected. However, besides continuing to support the navy and hoping that Island Nation Navy will win the next naval battle, does Island Nation's Army have any other options?
Unless Island Nation's Army is willing to give up outward expansion, otherwise, they must grit their teeth and support the navy. Apart from this, there is no other way.
Although this approach is a bit rogue, Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai has no other way. Who prevented Island Nation Navy from winning this naval battle? You know, he also desperately hopes that Island Nation Navy will win the war. But unfortunately, the reality is that there is nothing he can do. In order to strengthen the development of the navy, he could only use this method.
Then Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai personally called Prime Minister's residence, and then took a car to Prime Minister's residence. This time he hopes to calm the anger of Prime Minister and the Army, and convince them to continue supporting the Navy. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for Island Nation Navy to further develop and grow. Those Capital Ships and aircraft carriers in the Navy were all accumulated with money. Without sufficient funds, it is simply impossible to build a powerful navy. Although in the past 20 years or so, Island Nation Navy has squeezed out most of the military spending. But now, in order to regain strength as soon as possible and become stronger, they obviously need more support.
When Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai arrived at Prime Minister's residence, Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe, Prime Minister Seishiro Itagaki, Foreign Ministers Kuniaki Koiso and Finance Minister Seihin Ikeda were already waiting here. Among them, Prime Minister General Seishiro Itagaki looked at Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai with a very unkind look. Obviously, everyone has learned that Combined Fleet was not able to win the naval battle.
"Prime Minister, gentlemen." Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai greeted everyone and sat down in his seat.
"Mine-kun, don't you explain it to everyone?" Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe had not yet spoken, but General Seishiro Itagaki couldn't wait to attack. But Fumimaro Konoe turned a blind eye to such rudeness.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai sighed in his heart. He knew that other senior officials of Cabinet were already very dissatisfied with Combined Fleet's failure this time. However, he also felt very aggrieved. After all, they had tried their best in this naval battle. It was not because their soldiers were afraid of death that they failed. On the contrary, the officers and soldiers of Island Nation Navy are very brave. They even dared to fly a plane into Germany people's Capital Ships. This kind of attack is undoubtedly very admirable. The reason why this naval battle was lost was entirely because German Navy was too strong.
"Prime Minister, Your Excellency Prime Minister Lu. In this naval battle, Combined Fleet failed to win. This is indeed worthy of apology to everyone. However, Admiral Yamamoto The officers and soldiers of Combined Fleet have made their best efforts in this naval battle. In order to win, our heroic pilots even did not hesitate to fly the plane into Germany's Capital Ships. However, due to the disparity in strength between the two sides, we still failed to win. However, Combined Fleet's main force is still there, and we still have a large number of Capital Ships and aircraft carriers that will be put into service. This will give us enough strength to continue to compete with the Germany people. "Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai said.
Several Cabinet Minister were very moved when they heard that the pilot of German Navy's Carrier-based aircraft bravely flew the plane to hit the German Navy's Capital Ships. After all, in their eyes, this was already a very heroic act. Perhaps, the failure of Combined Fleet this time is really because German Navy is too powerful.
But Prime Minister Lu General Seishiro Itagaki was very unwilling.
"Munei-kun, the navy has spent most of the Empire's funds over the years. Everyone at the Empire is full of expectations for the navy. They hope that the navy can win and create miracles. However, there is no I thought this was such a result. Is what the navy is doing worthy of His Majesty the Emperor and the people of the Empire who tighten their belts to support the development of the navy?" General Seishiro Itagaki accused.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister Lu, the Navy has done its best in this battle. If Your Excellency, Prime Minister Lu, thinks that the Navy's performance is unsatisfactory and feels sorry for the His Majesty the Emperor and Empire people, then, Imperial Navy can withdraw from the war, or even disband, and spend all military expenditures on the army. "Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai finally launched a strong counterattack under General Seishiro Itagaki's aggressive accusations.
General Seishiro Itagaki was stunned for a moment. He pointed at Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai angrily, but couldn't say anything.
Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe and the other Cabinet Minister have almost the same expression. They were all stunned by Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai's shameless answer.
After all, the importance of the navy is self-evident. If the navy gives up its choice, how can it continue this war? Just admit defeat.
General Seishiro Itagaki stared at Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai fiercely. If looks could kill, he would have already cut Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai into pieces.
"Okay, Minei-kun, don't say such angry words. As a senior executive of Imperial Navy Minister, Empire, it would be too irresponsible to say such things!" Fumimaro Konoe Prime Minister said.
"Hey, Prime Minister taught you a lesson." Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai is just a fool.
"Hmph!" General Seishiro Itagaki snorted coldly. But he couldn't say anything more. If the navy really doesn't cooperate, then Island Nation's Army may not be able to do anything in this battle. Therefore, he had no choice but to hold his nose and admit it when Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai acted like a fool.
"Mr. Minai, whether the navy can win the sea control is related to our march into South Seas and Australia. This time Combined Fleet's failure will have a very big impact on our plans. Does the navy have any remedial plans?" Fumimaro Konoe Prime Minister asked.
"Although Prime Minister and Combined Fleet failed in this naval battle, it was only a temporary defeat. Combined Fleet's main force still exists. As long as it is replenished, we can challenge German Navy again. By then, we will definitely be able to defeat the Germany people!" Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai promised.