Congrats on defeating these rebels. How long will it take a new rebellion to occur after this one is crushed? A year?
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Eight - Glory To Japan!
Chapter Two Hundred-Eight - Glory To Japan!
The Battle for Yamagata came to a end with victory. The Imperial lost around a hundred men while the rebels were wiped out. Likely due to them being overwhelmed by the artillery fire and outflanked by the cavalry.
The First Home Island Army was told to return to Edo after its victory. They were no longer really needed. The Third Home Island Army was also told to stand down and return to its “home” province.
As there was now only one group of rebels left. The media was told not to call them armies. Armies were made up of proper soldiers and the rebels were farmers, fishermen, and store clerks.
This last group was in Miyazaki engaged with the Second Home Island Army. And being slowly destroyed by a much larger force supported by big guns.
And on the 20th of December they were defeated. And the rebellion was over. All that needed to be done was bury the dead and punish the spouses, parents, children, and pets of the rebels.
Not the cats of course. Cats were Gods who protected islands folks from the Deep Ones and Cthulhu.
And the war was over before the year had even ended. In fact people had time to prepare for Christmas. At least those not being rounded up and shot for being related to the rebels. Or being their friends. Or selling them dumplings. Or smiling at them.
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Nine - Cleaning Up.
Full Prisons
Chapter Two Hundred-Nine - Cleaning Up.
Full Prisons
After the war, and before the New Year came, there was some cleaning up to do. Seems that two provinces had, somehow, been taken by the rebels.
So the First Home Island Army had to free the Province of Yamagata and the Second Home Island Army had to free the Province of Myazaki.
When the two provinces were liberated the First Army headed towards Edo and the Second Army headed towards Fukuoka.
Now, which Rebels would be the next to be crushed?
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Ten - Election Of 1890
Chapter Two Hundred-Ten - Election Of 1890
As the year 1890 came about the Upper House was rearranged. Sadly, the Liberal Party, along with the Conservatives and Socialists, lost seats.
While the Anrcho-Liberals, the Communists, and the Reactionaries all gained seats. At this rate none of the parties would have enough votes to bring about reform or any changes to the laws.
On the other hand there was some good news from the Scientists.
Seems they had invented Pre-Dreadnoughts. Which was weird. Didn’t the British invent Pre-Dreadnoughts? The Navy was pleased but much of the public didn’t care. The scientists were strange folks. They spent much of their time in white lab coats, wearing goggles, and chatting about cat girls.
Not "invented" - "discovered" - in this case probably through doing a state-funded journey to a British Pub and Grill and asking some sailor about it?
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Being to think the scientists are just lazy and spying on other nations.
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Even extremist measures will not stop the rebellions...
Are there any wars going on in the wider world right now?
Are there any wars going on in the wider world right now?
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Eleven - The Military Forms A Idea…
Chapter Two Hundred-Eleven - The Military Forms A Idea…
The first piece of good news was from Russia.
The Japanese Diplomats had increased Japan’s relationship with the Russian Empire. Mostly with booze and potatoes. Don’t ask.
Also the military started to ponder going after the colonies of the Netherlands. Well, with permission from the Imperial government, of course.
Sadly, the Dutch were under the influence of Germany, the Second most powerful of the Great Powers. And Germany had some allies.
Now, the UK, the USA, and the Russians were all friendly towards Japan. And most of the other Great Power wouldn’t lift a finger to help either Germany or Japan. IF there was a war.
In fact Communist France would likely enjoy watching two Capitalist nations kill each other.
And as for Sweden, the Ottoman Empire, and Austria-Hungary it was doubtful they would care either.
And if there was a war the biggest question would be - did the Germans have a Navy big enough and powerful enough to fight in Asian waters AND transport troops to help their allies?
The only war at the moment was in Africa. Seems Egypt was trying to “Liberate” the Sudan from Ethiopia.
Still, Japan could try to grab the neighboring colonies. If not from the Dutch….maybe the Spanish? Hmmmm…..
And if there was a war the biggest question would be - did the Germans have a Navy big enough and powerful enough to fight in Asian waters AND transport troops to help their allies?
The only war at the moment was in Africa. Seems Egypt was trying to “Liberate” the Sudan from Ethiopia.
Still, Japan could try to grab the neighboring colonies. If not from the Dutch….maybe the Spanish? Hmmmm…..
I wanted to ask "what's the difference" - but then I started wondering "what's the value of the ordinary potatoe for Russia"? Surely they have enough of those at home? (While booze - any Russian knows they can't have enough booze).
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Did the Japanese diplomats get to drink vodka?
What are Spain's allies?
What are Spain's allies?
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My old laptop which held my V2 and CK2 games was having issues with the new Windows. And its age. And the fact I bought it so many years ago used. So both games, their saves, and their images were moved to my newer PC which holds Stellaris and everything seems to work. Yeah!
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Twelve - Who To Invade Next?
Chapter Two Hundred-Twelve - Who To Invade Next?
Research was carried out by the military about available targets that the Japanese Navy and Army could deal with.
While the three colonies in Dutch Bornco looked, while, good there was a problem. The Netherlands were allied to Germany.
There was also the Spanish North Bornco, which was just the colony of Sandakan, that looked interesting. But the Spanish had many colonies close by and they had a heavy military presence there. And they were allied with the Russians.
There was also a interest in Korea. But there was the main issue of the Peace Treaty between them and Japan that would last until the 10th of October. And them also being allied with China. Though China wasn't really much of a power to worry about.
Still, four years, while seeming far away could give the military time to build up.
The Army started training 12 new units. Mostly Japanese Guard but with a few Artillery and Engineer units tossed in.
Of course the Navy was ordered to start building three Man-of-wars, three Steam Transports, and four Frigates. Slightly outdated the ships would still do well against their future Asian enemies.
But while they waited for the new units to be finished there was still a target they could go after NOW.
Guang Xi had a island, Hainan, off the coast of Asia. A perfect little FUTURE colony for the Japanese Naval Empire.
They DID have allies. The nations of Qinghai, Siam, and Dai Nam. Not that the Japanese military were too worried about those nations.
If they invaded the island, and took it, they could then attack the enemies' mainland forces at will. They could hit the enemy forces, like they did the Chinese, overpowering the weaker forces with better armed and well trained modern troops.
So the Japanese government started to work on justification to free the island from Guang Xi's rule.
As government officials worked behind the scene to figure out how to justify taking a island away from Guang Xi the international news celabrated the victories Japan's militay had gained against the last rebellion.
Also it seems the Greeks didn't trust the English.
They just end up with chilly relations because the English when faced with Greek diplomacy just recite the old saying "beware of Greeks bearing gifts"?
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Thirteen - Ready For War
Chapter Two Hundred-Thirteen - Ready For War
On the 26th of January, 1890, there was good news from the Scientists.
They had finally invented Associationism. Whatever that was....nobody knew. Well, the nerds knew but they were nerds and nobody liked them and their collection of naughty woodcuts.
The scientists decided to work on Navy Plans next. Didn't the Navy already know how to plan wars and stuff?
After the First Fleet was loaded with troops it was ordered west to the Gulf of Tonkin.
While this was happening a Liquor Distillery was opened in Edo.
By this time there was no need to adjust the budget. The Navy, Army, and the military in general, was already getting a 100 percent. of their Daily Expenses covered.
And Austria-Hungary announced it had discovered Great Wars. Which sounded kind of sus. Why would any sane nation invent THAT?
Then a Machine Parts Factory was made in the Province of Niigata.
By late March the First Fleet arrived at the Gulf of Tonkin and reported that there were troops on Hainan. A somewhat large group of them to be honest.
I mean, there's Associationism (psychological thought, could be said to lead to better education) and wiki also suggests it could be Fourierism which is mostly an utopian ideal supposed to lead to mankinds betterment through pacifistic struggle against nature.
Neither seem particularly militaristic..
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Fourteen - WAR!
Chapter Two Hundred-Fourteen - WAR!
As the First Fleet waited for orders the Second Home Island Army was ordered to Kagoshima. So it could act as the second wave of the invasion.
Or to protect the western island from invasion from enemy forces.
It was unlikely ALL the units could fit on the transports. But maybe more would be available by that time?
The Justification for war was about half-way finished. And nobody had noticed.
The Diplomats in Russia alwso announced they had increased the good relationship between Japan and Russia. As some of the upcoming battles would likely be on the mainland of Asia having Russia on Japan's good side seemed like a good idea.
As this was happening the Province of Fukyuoka completed a Cement Factory.
By the 12th of April the Second Home Island Army had reached Kagoshima.
Near the end of April a new Guard unit had been finished and was ordered to Edo.
The war in Africa was still going on. It seemed to be taking a long time. Ethiopia was putting up a fight against Egypt. Even winning???
In early May another Guard unit had finished training and was sent to Edo.
In mid May another foreign factory was seized! Which foreign nation? Nobody knew. One of the powerful evil ones who, somehow, was just powerless enough to not stop Japan from grabbing their stuff.
Around the same time a Artillery unit was finished in Okayama and sent to Edo. Soon Japan would have a Fourth Home Island Army.
On May 21th the Casus Belli for war against Guangxi was finished.
It was now time to declare war and pick the goal. It was decided to demand the territory of Gunangdong. As that included the Province of Hainan.
WAR! The First Home Island Army was ordered into the landing craft, the large row boats, and the invasion started. And a surprise war too!
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Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Fifteen - First Victory
Chapter Two Hundred-Fifteen - First Victory
The war had started and the invasion was one. As this was happening a new military unit was finally assembled.
The unit was ordered to Edo. The many new units could join together and become a new army. To defend the Capital. But also maybe reinforce the ground combat that was soon to happen in Asia.
The Scientists announced at this time that they had discovered Quality Assurance Procedure. Which should increase Factory output. Which was good.
On the 2nd of June the Battle of Hainan started. The Japanese forces, mostly cavalry, with infantry and artillery making up the center were slamming into the ranks of the, mostly, enemy infantry with some cavalry protecting their right flank.
While this was happening the First Fleet's presence had closed many of the enemies' ports. No doubt hurting their trade.
On the 11th of June the Battle came to an end. The enemy had been wiped out. But the Japanese forces DID had over two thousand casualties. Mostly within the ranks of the cavalry who HAD done the heavy lifting within the engagement.
With victory the First Fleet was ordered back to Japan. The second wave of troops would be picked up and brought back to Asia.
Even while the steam engines were brought to boil and the sails unfurled the First Home Island Army was ordered to cross to the mainland and destroy the next enemy force.
Back in Japan another Foreign sweat shop was seized and turned into a Japanese sweat shop. So there!
In Edo the newly made units were formed into the Fourth Home Island Army. A small army now. But would grow.
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Author’s Notes :
I guess, like in the old Shogun Total War games, the cavalry is King!
Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Sixteen - Reinforcements
Chapter Two Hundred-Sixteen - Reinforcements
Before the First Home Island Army could cross to the mainland the General Kuranosuke Uryu called it to a halt to start the occupation of the Province of Hainan.
The enemy ground forces, for the moment, would get a rest.
Back in Japan two new units of Guard had finished training and were ordered to march to Edo.
The Diplomats in Russia also reported improving the relationship between Japan and Russia. Mostly to make sure the Russians stayed out of the Asian conflict.
And another factory was seized.
Then the Province of Shumshu finished upgrading its Fort.
The Scientists reported that they had invented Railroad Transport Groups. It would help improve Modilization. Which was a good thing.
By now the First Fleet had arrived at Kagoshima and loaded up the Second Home Island Army. It was ordered to the Gulf of Tonkin once again so as to deliver the Army.
Around this time another new unit of Guards had finished their training and marched to Edo.
The international news held news of Japan's war with Guangxi. And wasn't really shown in a good light.
At this time the Province of Etorofu had completed the upgrades of their Fort and the Province of Sendai opened a Regular Clothes Factory.
The First Fleet ran into two enemy ships. And wiped them out without any losses.
When it arrived in the gulf the Second Home Island Army was loaded into the rowboats and sent to land on the shores of Zhanjiang.
Around this point Hainan had finally been totally occupied. Now the First Home Island Army could cross to the mainland.
Soon the enemy forces would be hit from the sea and from...well, an island in the sea.
Victoria II - Japan
Chapter Two Hundred-Seventeen - They Ran Away!
Chapter Two Hundred-Seventeen - They Ran Away!
Back in Japan the Research on Naval Plans had come to an end.
Seems it would help increase the distance of their supply range. They went on to studying Steel Railroads.
By August the scientists also announced they had invented Target Hit Profile Analysis. The general public had no idea what that meant.
A few days later the Province of Zhanjiang was being occupied. Seems the enemy forces had fled to the northeast. Chickens!
As the First Home Island Army replaced the Chinese government officials with Japanese military officers, looted the farms and factories, and ate up all the rice, the Second Home Island Army had been unloaded from the First Fleet.
As the region could not suuport both armies with their need for food, water, and toilet paper, the Second Home Island Army was sent to the northeast to crush the enemy forces next door.
The Province of Chiba announced, at this time, they had finished upgrading their Fort.
On the 10th of August the Battle of Zhaoqing started. While the enemy had cavalry support protecting their left flank the Japanese forces were almost a third artillery units.
While this going on a new Engineer unit was finally assembled back on the main island and ordered to Edo.
The battle came to an end in about ten days later. Not as one sided as it could of been. The Japanese ground troops lost more than six thousand while the enemy was almost wiped out. About two hundred of them escaped. Looks like men on horseback was not very effective against big guns.
Still a victory was a victory. But there was some worry about having enough numbers to finish the war. Just how many soldiers did the enemy nations have?