I Became a Captain of the British Empire

Singapore (2)

Mitsumasa Yonai.

A soldier and politician of the Japanese Empire.

In the original history, he served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, and later served as Minister of the Navy seven times over four years. He was also the last Admiral of the Japanese Navy.

A soldier who took part in the Russo-Japanese War, was dispatched to various parts of post-war Europe to gain experience, and took an ordinary elite course.

Later, for his contribution to preventing the 2.26 Incident, he is promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet and Commander of the 1st Fleet.

Later, on the recommendation of Emperor Showa, he was inaugurated as the 37th Prime Minister of Japan. He was a typical moderate at the time or something.

First of all, I don’t know what will happen here, but it’s certain that it’s a formidable skill.

“Looks like I’m a little late. I’m sorry.”

“no. It’s just getting started. Please sit down.”

Responding in a soft voice befitting a gentle impression, the admiral quietly pointed to the room.

The conference room was deadly silent. I’ve just started, but I’m sure it’s a service comment.

Ambassador Lee Eden seemed to have exchanged conversations first.

A cold sweat forms on the nape of his neck.

“Ambassador, how is the situation?”

“I am a little embarrassed. I never thought we were discussing this direction.”

“yes?”

After taking a quick look at the Japanese naval camp sitting across from me, I put my ear closer to the ambassador again.

“What do you mean?”

“They want Indochina.”

I doubted my ears for a moment.

If not the Philippines, where?

“What nonsense is that?”

“They probably want to be included in the French colonial cession. Like Qingdao.”

Blinking his eyes, I asked, and the ambassador cleared his throat as if he was calm before continuing to speak calmly.

“France lost the war, and now the issue of post-war reparations remains. I’m going to lend a hand here. Because they pressured the French colonies in Southeast Asia.”

Something is strange.

With my head down, I reexamined my common sense of the future.

In the original history, Yonai is a typical naval moderate. In fact, it has a high reputation for opposing the outbreak of war against the United States. According to one theory, Japan was fortunate to lose after being hit by a nuclear weapon.

Anyway, such a person is discussing the expansion of colonies. What does it mean? Have people changed?

“I am embarrassed. I guess this should be discussed in London, not us… … .”

“After talking, I noticed that if we don’t agree on this, it may be difficult to sortie.”

These assholes are out of line. No, it was a country without lines in the first place. In any case, it seems that a country without borders does not even have a filter wire in the brain.

I shook my head and answered.

“That is an absurd nonsense. I flatly refuse.”

“Admiral Lewis, please wait a moment.”

widely-

The line that urgently grabs my arm.

“The opponent is the only force capable of holding the US Pacific Fleet. There is nothing good about recklessly going against planting.”

“Then what do you mean?”

“First, let’s find a compromise with what the other side wants.”

Smile, nod your head. Eventually, Ambassador Eden turned to the Japanese delegation.

He spoke in a stern voice.

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Admiral Yonai. Shall we continue the story then?”

“great. First of all, I would like to discuss the cooperation between our Southern Fleet and the Royal Navy’s Eastern Fleet.”

The admiral, who rested his clasped hands on the desk, pulled the chair closer.

“As I just said, the Southern Fleet’s naval and land squadrons are ready to deploy to the Indochina Peninsula at any time.”

Shut up, I turn over a map depicting Southeast Asia. The Japanese Navy, which was checked everywhere, and the deployment of the US and French colonial forces.

On a detailed map, indeed, the mark of the Japanese naval land squadron was placed in the waters of the South China Sea.

It seems that this area is really their sea.

“This is very promising news, Admiral. But before that, the suppression of the Philippines and the suppression of the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor should come first.”

The ambassador of Eden who pokes lightly.

Admiral Yonai responded with a smile as if he had waited.

“At the headquarters, the success of the southern operation is prioritized.”

“Operation Southern?”

“It is to occupy the overseas colonies of the two allies, France and the United States, to block their disquieting movements in advance and to break their will to fight.”

Operation Southern, 10 years early.

Other than that, the US fleet at Pearl Harbor is fine.

And not a single bomb fell on the Philippines.

Even if there is a maritime blockade, even a decent local war between the two sides is not happening well.

As if to answer that, the admiral continued.

“Of course, the defense of the Philippines is quite solid. Therefore, we intend to prioritize the offensive in Indochina.”

Solidity is a horn. The Philippines has just created an army. To think that they would leave the land with mediocre defense facilities and go to Indochina. Does it feel like you’re poking around in the wrong place?

No, of course, the cession of the French colony is a serious issue in its own way. However, I am just curious about the reason for intervening here out of the blue.

“After the occupation of Indochina, additional operations will be reviewed at the headquarters. Ambassador, I think we need to talk about the offensive in the Philippines after that time.”

… Somehow it smells like copper.

“Admiral, that’s the case, but in our cabinet… … .”

“Admiral Yonai. If it’s not rude, may I ask you one thing first?”

The moment Ambassador Eden was about to reply, I raised my hand to stop him and spoke first.

“About cooperation between the Southern Fleet and our Task Force.”

Admiral Yonai looked away with his eyes wide open. When I, who had been quiet, spoke for the first time, I looked this way as if surprised. Eventually, he nods.

“Yes, you are.”

“How strong is the Southern Fleet?”

He twitched his eyebrows as if he was interested and answered slowly.

“One conspirator, 4 heavy cruisers, 2 light cruisers and 8 destroyers.”

At the same time as calmly reciting his strength, the admiral handed over the document with the photo enclosed.

The conspiracy shown in the very first chapter, namely the aircraft carrier, is Ryujo. Unlike the original history, the treaty was broken, so it is an ordinary single-story light aircraft carrier.

Heavy cruisers: 2 Aoba-class and 2 Furutaka-class. Now that the Myoko-class is commissioned, it is a ship that is gradually being treated as a second ship.

Two old Tenryu-class light cruisers. In addition, there are 8 older destroyers such as the Mutsuki class.

Most of them are second-line forces, and it seems that no regular aircraft carriers have been dispatched. good. The corners of the mouth go up.

“great. Our Task Force Z consists of two battlecruisers, one aircraft carrier, two heavy cruisers, and eight destroyers.”

The total displacement of the fleet is over 140,000 tons. A level comparable to that of a tolerable country’s naval power.

Admiral Yonai also seemed nervous at first glance at the considerable size.

You may have heard the news beforehand, but meeting and hearing it in person will make you feel different.

I gained momentum and continued talking.

“Here in Southeast Asian waters, it is certain that the main power of the maritime power is in our task force. Now that it’s done, I don’t think there’s any reason to focus on passive strategies anymore.”

So, the initiative is on this side.

“We will have to defeat the US Asian Fleet as soon as possible, encircle the Philippines, and then capture Pacific colonies such as Guam and Wake Island one after another to put pressure on Pearl Harbor.”

“That part is a matter for the headquarters to decide. I was sent solely for the cooperation of the Southern Fleet and the Eastern Fleet.”

I am not going to answer here.

The admiral, who took a detour, smiled and continued speaking leisurely.

“How about taking it slow for now? The admiral must have had a lot of trouble coming a long way.”

Aww. They are reluctant to stand out. Not only is it planning to attack the wrong Indochina, but it is also embarrassing to appear directly on the US front.

‘The gun is probably what we were told to carry.’

cowardly sound. They are too good to be called allies.

It wasn’t just that I took a hard line in London.

“it’s okay. The Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor is clearly a dangerous force. The Combined Fleet will not be able to get out of the truck just by doing nothing and hiding.”

If so, I’ll have to fit in there too. He gave strength to his voice and looked at Admiral Yonai.

“So, let’s apply enough pressure to the front of the Far East that they have to come out.”

Admiral Yonai kept his mouth shut as if in trouble. The staff members sitting around are also very uneasy. Soon after, they continue to speak as if soothing.

“Isn’t that a very radical strategy? In order to do so, dispatching troops in addition to the current forces… … .”

“Our fleet can receive support from the Commonwealth Army.”

As if to draw a line, I firmly cut off my words.

“If we gather federal troops from India and Australia, the Philippine offensive would not be too far-fetched strategy.”

Admiral Yonai finally opened his eyes and leaned in. For a moment, the Japanese navy side of the party murmured loudly. the desired sea.

Ambassador Eden also had a puzzled face, probably not knowing that he would come out with this move already.

A whisper whispered in the ear.

“No, Admiral Lewis. Are you talking about that already?”

“I can’t take any more time. If there is work to be done, it must be done quickly.”

“Anyway, isn’t it too urgent?”

greatness-

A clearing of the throat attracted us. Admiral Yonai, who had calmed the staff by sending sharp eyes, spoke again in a calm voice.

“Let’s talk again next time, Admiral. Now that we have confirmed our differences, shouldn’t we settle our opinions?”

A party from the Japanese Navy side stood up all at once.

Sensing the crowd in white uniforms staring at me coldly, I calmly nodded.

“Good word, I heard you.”

Admiral Yonai saying hello.

In the smiling eyes, for some reason, it seems like a cold dagger is stuck.

* * *

Singapore city.

After roughly packing my stuff in the headquarters, I took Kirk out to the streets and drenched myself in the cold night air.

It’s a tough day. I wanted to take a break after landing, but immediately flew to Singapore without a break and was brought to the conference room.

Ambassador Eden, despite his young age, went to his lodgings early, probably because he was overdoing it. Even after going through the meeting once, he looked 10 years old.

Is it because it is such a heavy responsibility? However, I haven’t even met the staff at the headquarters yet.

‘This is the beginning… … .’

Yonai is a typical moderate.

It is probably the one who is wary of reaching out hastily to the opening of the U.S. war. So, I will support postponing the showdown one day.

However, this side is in a position to end the war as soon as possible. In short, the direction is the exact opposite.

‘If it were Admiral Fleet, the story would have worked… … .’

Conversely, I was in trouble because I was a normal human being. I sighed and looked around aimlessly.

The splendid night streets of Singapore were disturbing in front of my eyes with an exciting atmosphere. The gateway to the Far East colonies and the front line of an empire where the sun never sets.

A city like a symbol of the British Empire that stretches to the other side of the globe. As if to symbolize the glory that never fades even during war, the streets of the cold night shone in colorful colors.

“Are you Colonel Thompson?”

Just as I was frowning at the loud singing voice, someone approached from behind.

When I turned my head in surprise, a young man dressed in uniform politely greeted me.

“Nice to meet you, Colonel. I’m sorry you’re busy, but could we talk about the last contract again?”

“… who?”

Colonel Thompson. It seems that he misunderstood the rank.

Seeing as his face stiffened as he talked about contracts, he must have been a new employee.

His face was immersed in the shadows, contrasting with the exciting atmosphere of the entertainment district around him.

“At that time, I was really sorry! This time, I will serve you under really different conditions!”

Receiving a small business card with an introduction of the company, I nodded. It was a small business that delivered miscellaneous supplies to the Navy.

It’s a company that came to help with demand as demand soared during the war, but it seems that they came here to do business. Seeing that they came all the way to the Far East during a real war, it is baffling. It’s been a lot of trouble.

He spoke slowly to clear up the misunderstanding.

“It seems like you misunderstood a person… … .”

“It really only takes a moment! talk for a while… Ah, Chairman! Here it is!”

However, a temple that doesn’t say anything or only says what it says. Eventually, it runs somewhere.

I turned my head to Kirk with a puzzled look.

“Kirk, did I leave my insignia behind?”

“no. It seems that the other side is leaving the line. Shall I kick you out?”

“… no. See if you’re a new employee. Let’s see what’s going on.”

Everyone has a first time.

Watching the temple dragging someone here in a hurry, I was soaked in the bitter past. One day, that friend will also make today’s work a dark history.

“Chairman, here we are!”

A new employee who called a woman in a cold sweat. It seems that he was running pretty quickly, gasping for breath. Soon, a sharp rebuke hits him.

“How long have you been looking for it! Ah, Colonel! Sorry to keep you waiting! Nice to meet you… … .”

Soon, our eyes meet.

The chairman covered his mouth with a surprised face. He overrules and takes a step backwards.

It was evident that she was wearing a party dress.

Dark auburn hair and sharp eyes. And a toxic ferocious voice.

… And more than that, it was an unforgettable face.

I didn’t miss it and shouted.

“Cecilia Rose!”

Good job, b*tch.