June 21, 1919, was the day when Britain and France issued an ultimatum to Germany.

The atmosphere in the Japanese Embassy in France is much more relaxed than before. The staff put on the breakfast table for the first time to prepare a sweet rice wine specially brought to celebrate. Tanaka Yoichi was very satisfied with this arrangement, and even Makino, who rarely drinks, sang a few sips.

As a representative figure of Demorasi during the Taisho period, Makino Nobuna has become one of the only remaining leaders of the constitutionalists after 510. However, he is very different from Nishimotoji and others, and his position is relatively neutral, so Tanaka asked him to serve as foreign minister after forming a cabinet. This foreign minister with a divine eyes was the most important commander of the Japanese delegation of the Paris Peace Conference this time. With his efforts, Britain not only agreed to continue to support the British-Japanese alliance agreement, but also decided to hand over two German battleships and one battlecruiser to Japan, and share extremely important naval technologies such as German armor-piercing bombs and Krupp armor to help the Japanese navy maintain its dominant position in the Pacific.

This is news that excited the Japanese delegation, and the half-year efforts have finally been effective. However, the UK has not given any clear answer to the two things about the status of German New Guinea and the abolition of all unequal treaties with China, which makes him feel still hanging. However, he is still very happy to get three German battleships, and said with great pleasure: "Yosita... has the negotiations between China and the British Navy been completed?"

Shigeru Yoshida, sitting opposite him, was Nobuo Makino's son-in-law, and he served as the latter's secretary this time. He is the most determined pro-American faction in Japan and replied: "The agreement has not been signed yet, but the intention has been basically reached. Five warships will be sold at a price of 1.2 million pounds each."

"That's great!" Fumiko Kome had already hated Yang Qiu to death after being slapped in public last time. He sneered: "Although he bought five warships, they were already outdated. Soon they will know that the empire's maritime power is still stronger than them! As long as the empire's maritime advantage is ensured... we don't have to look at the faces of these ghosts and animals! I have seen that their peace is actually a mediocre thing to maintain the status quo, and we cannot indulge in the beautiful rhetoric they preach. There is also the League of Nations promoted by the United States! It seems that uniting all countries actually makes us bow down. If the Japanese Empire follows their rules, it is actually a serpent and scorpion!"

Shigeru Yoshida held a completely opposite view: "What Koume said is wrong, I think it should be closer to Britain and the United States! Although they now need China because Russia needs China. But I insist that the rise of China is not conducive to them in the long run, so they will definitely limit it. My great Japanese empire should take the initiative to get close to Britain and the United States and wait for the opportunity to return to China!"

"Hi! Britain and the United States are all hypocritical villains. What is the difference between their empire and China? We obviously did not fail in the last war, but they forced us to truce for our own interests and asked us to sign a shameful agreement. We forgot about withdrawing China! Do we have to listen to them now and throw away Taiwan?"

“That’s different….”

The two argued that Yoshina Tanaka frowned. Although he felt that Shigeru Yoshida was more correct and it was too early to talk about getting rid of Britain and the United States, the hereditary duke of the Senate of Fumima Koe, who had a special identity, simply did not interrupt. Seeing that Nagata Tetsuyama had not spoken, he asked: "Nagata Jun? Why are you unhappy?"

Nagata Tetsuyama doesn't care about the navy. The Japanese army born in the 510s was criticized, and the navy also used this to improve its status to raise its status and throw out the theory of maritime dominance. Not to mention that it received three main battleships this time, it undoubtedly encouraged their arrogance. But looking at the world war, the army is the one who really solved the problem! Seeing Yang Qiu expanding the army quickly, he was very worried and said: "Prime Minister, Foreign Minister... The domestic news has been sent that some troops in the Chinese Defense Forces are moving northwest. They are likely to want to take the opportunity of the Russian civil war to get involved in Central Asia. I think we must make plans as soon as possible."

"Central Asia? What does it have to do with our great Japanese Empire?" Konoe Fumi was interrupted and was very unhappy. He picked up the wine glass and said, "China Yang Qiu was involved in the Russian quagmire. Everyone should have a drink."

Nagata Tetsuyama looked at him like an idiot: "You can't say that. The Russian war cannot continue. The poor party will not want to see China's long-term garrison. Britain also needs to ensure its interests there, so this time the dispatch will determine the future voice of the Asia-Asia region! If they have the excuse of long-term garrison to stabilize the situation, then they can free up more energy to go east. Also, please don't forget that Yang Qiu is starting to abolish all unequal treaties. This is not only for our country, but the biggest hurt is Russia! Once Russia fails this time, compromises and recognizes the abolition of those treaties... How can our country ensure the interests of Huatai Island and the Holtsk Sea? Will we lose Taiwan and the north?"

These words made everyone think secretly, and Tanaka Yoshiichi asked in a deep voice: "So what do you think Nagata?"

"We have no chance to interfere in Central Asia, and we must maintain a defensive position even in the North Sea of ​​Okhosk and Karata Island... So I think it's time to contact Russia." As soon as Nagata Tetsuyama finished speaking, before everyone could remember the idea of ​​joining forces with Russia, the secretary suddenly broke all the atmosphere.

"Sir, Your Excellency Prime Minister... Something happened! I just got the news. The German Navy sank all their warships!"

"What!"

Nagata Tetsuyama was young and quick-witted, and his face suddenly changed. Tanaka Yoichi and Makino extended their reactions for a few seconds and then the wine glass in their hands suddenly fell on the table... The German naval warships in Scarpa Bay all sank themselves! The three Japanese capital ships naturally couldn't get them, but China was negotiating with the UK to purchase five capital ships! "Prepare the car. I need to see my allies immediately..." What about Demorasi and what constitutional demeanor, Makino showed all forgot about it, stumbled and stood up and rushed out, then rushed out a few steps and mixed garlic and fell down. Yoshida Shigeru hurriedly went to support him, but he pushed him away and shouted: "Go prepare the car!"

Such a embarrassed look scared the embassy staff yelled and became busy, and Yoshiichi Tanaka's mind was completely blank. Although China could not defeat two Nagato even if it bought 5 main battleships, the advantage of the Japanese navy would be greatly reduced. Taiwan would really not be able to save it...so he didn't care about his demeanor and bowed and shouted: "Maro, please let me know everything!"

While Makino seemed to be out in a hurry, the UK also received news about Operation Scapa Bay Rainbow.

In the afternoon of that day, Paris was completely in chaos!

After hearing about Operation Rainbow, the German delegation completely collapsed and had to lower its head. At the same time, the purchase contract for Chinese-British warships that had already reached a preliminary agreement was forcibly interrupted by Japan. Although the British Navy did not want to sell it in his heart, how could the British Empire's promise be easily revoked? Japan finally had to buy four battle cruisers, New Zealand, Australia, the Lion and the Royal Princess, for 1.3 million pounds per ship. The British Empire made money and blamed China for the low bid, but this explanation obviously could not satisfy the negotiators led by Lu Zhengxiang, so he left on the spot. Even the British Navy said that it could transfer the Akurkin at a price of 500,000 pounds.

Yang Qiu was not particularly happy about the small conspiracy, but Ye Zugui and other naval generals were anxious. Seeing that they were not satisfied with their meals, they were not experienced in manufacturing and using large naval warships and were not under financial pressure. So they promised them to purchase two joint force-class battleships controlled by SIN-France. Britain and France were eager to make money, but in the end they did not make it too difficult to directly trade for 500,000 pounds each, which was an explanation for the Navy.

The ship purchase agreement signed by China and Japan in Paris almost at the same time made the US government very angry. No matter what, China and Japan are not a good thing to strengthen the navy. Moreover, Britain's move obviously had the intention to restrain itself from expanding into the Pacific region, so it also accelerated the construction of the domestic naval... When Britain reacted, the sound of dinging and riveting similar to that before World War I was heard was endless. In order to curb the world naval arms race, the British Empire had to actively prepare for the next negotiation.

On June 28, after losing the navy, Germany finally lowered its head and humiliatedly signed the Treaty of Versailles in front of hundreds of journalists and politicians from various countries. After Germany resolved, Ottoman, Austro-Hungary and other countries also signed agreements and officially announced their surrender. Looking at the German delegation leaving silently. Seeing the French cheering and excited, Yang Qiu quietly curled up the corner of his mouth. Just as he was about to turn his head and leave, he happened to see Yoshiichi Tanaka suddenly greeted him not far away.

Yoshiichi Tanaka didn't expect Yang Qiu to come directly. Before he could reach out, Yang Qiu approached and suddenly whispered: "Congratulations to you... the four main ships are very good!" After that, he left the confused Japanese delegation at his own heart without waiting for the reaction.

Looking at his back, Tanaka Yoshiichi was always feeling awkward for some reason.

Although the work of withdrawing soldiers and taking away supplies will be at least early next year, the war in Central Asia is urgent, so Yang Qiu decided to set off and return home immediately.

When he arrived in Marseille, an albatross 1918 transport plane was also welcomed in the Karacom Airport. The cabin door was opened. Shi Xiaolou, commander of the Northwest War Zone, and Wu Peifu, who had returned to China to rest, walked out of the cabin one after another. The same plane arrived, including Long Yun, Dongfang Chen and Lu Han, who had returned from Germany and were assigned to the Northwest Front Army.

This place located in the middle of Jaisanbo, East Kazakh Lake and Balkash Lake, is called "Akzar" in the parallel world. After the Sunrise plan to relocate east of Ural, not only will a large number of machinery and equipment be transported back to China, but a few small factory equipment such as cement and thermal power generation have been moved here. With these things, and tens of thousands of Chinese workers who have withdrawn from Russia have worked hard for a year. The prototype of seven fortress fortress stands in the shape of plum blossoms has appeared, and a large number of bunkers and bunkers have been set up inside the fortress walls and inside. Two ** fortress gun positions have also been dug out on the peaks on both sides of the southeast.

After the plan is fully completed, this fortress city will not only be equipped with 18 fortress heavy artillery of more than 200 mm, more than 100 other artillery, but also at the airport, and the railway will also connect to the Shanghuanxijiang Railway. However, since the materials I had previously snatched were basically consumed, the domestic transportation speed was slow and very troublesome, and the self-production could not be met, so the construction speed began to slow down. Although there is no shortage of fortress heavy artillery, it is also waiting for Europe to transport it back, so there are only 48 Russian-made m1910 122mm howitzers and 2 203mm naval long-range cannons snatched back from Russia.

In fact, the first choice to build a fortress was not here, but Semipalatinsk, an important town in the northwest of East Kazakhstan. However, on the one hand, it was low in the middle and surrounded by mountains and could not break through. On the other hand, it was beyond the Qing territory before the Beijing Treaty. In order not to overstimulate the British, French and Russian opposition, it was decided to build it here closely along the Sino-Russian border negotiation line in 1727.

Such a large project naturally attracted the attention of the entire Kazakh and even Central Asia. Tens of thousands of Chinese workers and troops stationed themselves need to consume a lot of food. Although people were arranged to reclaim land and farmland, Urumqi had been sending food here, but it still needed to purchase it from all over the country. So the herdsmen sold cattle and sheep to the garrison, and then exchanged them for the cheap tea bricks, salt and daily necessities in the garrison. In addition, the White Guards and the Red Army fought each other outside the East Kazakhstan, so nearly 100,000 Kazakh herdsmen have come here to take refuge, which has stimulated local development in disguise.

Officers such as Li Liejun, Mei Sheng and Dai Jintang were waiting at the door early, while Sun Chuanfang and the 18th Infantry Division who were transferred from the North China War Zone would not arrive until July because of their long distance.

"Sit all." Shi Xiaolou waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down. He first introduced the three newcomers to everyone. After the work was allocated, he directly pointed out the action plan: "For the latest information, Lenin has agreed to incite minorities in Central Asia to attack us, so the General Staff has decided to expand the scope to East Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan... The goal is to ensure the security of Western Xinjiang and carry out a major sweep of guerrillas and armed forces operating in these places... What difficulties do you have?"

"The main reason is that there is insufficient supplies." Dai Jintang stood up first: "There is no big problem with ammunition. Many of the ammunition brought back from Russia were stored in Urumqi and here, mainly due to food shortages. Dutov and the poor party are fighting fiercely now. Other places outside Kazakhstan are already full of refugees, and food shortages are extremely serious! We don't have much grain reserves, and more refugees will surely pour in after the mobilization begins, which may cause trouble."

Wu Peifu is grateful to the brigade general who woke him up back then. Although he is now a major general and is a little higher, he still smiles with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, cousin Jin, the General Staff has already thought of this. The first batch of grain can be sent to Urumqi at the beginning of the month, and the second batch will be transported directly from the northeast to Barnaul by Siberian Railway, and then transported by small train. However, we still have to find a way to raise as much grain as possible."

"I want to ask, this operation...will we join hands with Dutov? And what should we do if we meet the British army?" Li Liejun slowly stood up.

.(To be continued)

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