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In the Japanese Imperial Palace and the main hall, Emperor Meiji sat high on the throne, but now Emperor Meiji looked pale, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness. He did not look like an emperor at all, but instead looked like a sick person.
Under the throne, Hirofumi Ito and the members of the cabinet were divided into two sides and knelt down below. In addition, the Army Chief of Staff Prince Akihito Komatsumiya, Navy Commander Lieutenant General Yamamoto Hongu, and Major General Togo Hirahachiro, Commander of the Joint Fleet. Of course, Major General Hirahachiro Togo just took over Yuki Ito. Although he was named Commander of the Joint Fleet, he was the only one who led the current dozens of torpedo boats in Tokyo Bay.
"Everyone, the army was defeated, and more than 100,000 imperial warriors were broken. This time, the defeat of the empire has become a foregone conclusion. Let's talk about the future of the empire?" Emperor Meiji cheered up and said loudly. Even though he was defeated, Japan cannot just collapse like this. As the emperor, he should lead everyone to continue to struggle until Japan truly rises.
"Your Majesty, I think it's time to propose peace talks to China and end the war!" Prime Minister Hirofumi Ito said. He also regretted it now. He should have peace talks with Western Sichuan when the joint fleet was defeated. In that case, perhaps It was able to protect the army. As a result, not only did the navy disappear, but the army was also destroyed and was about to be destroyed.
"So, will the Chinese people accept our conditions? Or will they offer any conditions that the empire cannot accept?" said Emperor Meiji. Defeat is not scary, what is scary is how Japan satisfies western Sichuan's appetite. Now Japan has It has been basically disarmed. If western Sichuan is willing, it can even be destroyed. Of course, Japan will not sit still. If western Sichuan really sends troops to land on the Japanese mainland, even if all the 40 million Japanese citizens are broken, they will still be in harmony with the The decisive battle in western Sichuan is to the end. Of course, western Sichuan has obviously taken this into consideration and has not yet sent troops to land in Japan. However, western Sichuan uses sea blockade, causing huge losses to Japan. After losing the maritime trade channel, Japan has Domestic prices are soaring, especially grain prices have risen repeatedly. Many people with lower income can only rely on wild vegetables to survive. If this continues, a large-scale famine will probably occur. Therefore, Japan has to Beg for surrender and end the war. If you drag on it, Japan will be finished.
"Your Majesty, I will do my best to protect the interests of the empire. However, the army and the navy were defeated and the empire's hope of ending the war with a decent amount has been lost, and I am afraid it will have to pay a certain price." Hirobuki Ito said.
"I can accept a small price. However, if this time fails, we still have a chance to rise next time. Don't lose confidence. From the Meiji Restoration to the present, we have been struggling for nearly thirty years before we can achieve what we are now. Although we have not succeeded this time, if we work hard for another 30 years, perhaps less time, we will be able to regain the strength to challenge China. At that time, we will decide the outcome with China again!" Emperor Meiji said loudly. , cheer for his ministers.
"Hi!" Many Japanese ministers and senior officials replied one after another.
"Your Majesty, I have exchanged views with the British, French, Russian and American ministers two days ago. They will fully support the empire and try not to let China over-destroy the empire!" said Foreign Minister Mu Ao Zongguang.
"Hmph! These ghosts and animals just want us to help them resist the Chinese people, and they are also uneasy! One day, after we defeat China and truly rise, we must settle the accounts with these ghosts and animals so that they can know,
The Yamato nation is the best nation!" Prince Akihito Komatsumiya, the chief of staff of the army, said angrily. Although he is not a member of the cabinet, he is the chief of staff and a royal family, and his status is very high. However, he is concerned about the situation.
Foreigners have never had any good feelings for them.
"Ghost animals really can't believe it. However, this time the empire needs to use their power to protect the empire. Even if it acts as their pawn this time, there is no way. With the support of Western powers, the empire may not be able to do so long.
Rising, as long as we challenge China and succeed, we will be able to truly rise. At that time, we will never be afraid of them again!" said Emperor Meiji.
"Your Majesty's clarity!" Everyone shouted.
"Muozo Mitsuki, you immediately contact the Western powers. Our Great Japanese Empire is willing to negotiate with the western Sichuan side for peace in the Far East. And, asking them for help, and no matter what, we must protect the core interests of the Great Japanese Empire!" said Emperor Meiji.
"Hi! Your Majesty, I will do my best to do this." said Mu Ao Zongguang.
Emperor Meiji nodded and said, "For the Army and Navy, I hope you can learn from this war so that we can defeat the Chinese people next time!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Army Minister Oyama Iwa, Navy Minister Saigo Chandao quickly replied.
"Your Majesty, the two "Fuji-class" battleships built by the Imperial Navy in Britain, the "Fuji" and the "Hashima" are no less than the Chinese warships. If the Imperial Navy wants to defeat the Chinese Navy, it must build more
Such a large ship. I believe that we must prepare at least six battleships and six armored cruisers, as well as supporting cruisers and lightning strike ships to shorten the gap with the Chinese Navy and to defeat the Chinese Navy in the next war
!" Saigo Congdao said. After the battleships in western Sichuan returned to China, Japan also tightened its belt and ordered two battleships from the UK. These two battleships are improved types of the British "monarch-class" battleships and have strong combat power
. However, construction only started last year and it would take at least 1897 to serve, so it was unable to catch up with this war.
"The navy's shipbuilding matters will be discussed after this negotiation with the Chinese people. In order to defeat the Chinese people and realize the rise of the empire, it is worth it even if the imperial subjects worked hard for thirty years!" said Emperor Meiji.
"Your Majesty, the army also needs more equipment and more powerful cannons. In addition, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army is very strong, not inferior to the warriors of the Empire. Therefore, the Imperial Army needs to expand its army to at least maintain the Chinese army's hundred.
More than 70% of the scale. At the same time, increase the firepower of the troops as much as possible!" said Army Minister Oyama Iwa.
Emperor Meiji nodded and said, "Let's make specific arrangements until the negotiations with China are over!"
However, the Minister of the Tibetan Buddhism, Kyuto Watanabe, frowned. The Navy should build ships or build battleships and armored cruisers. How much money does it cost! The Army is not willing to be lonely. If you want to expand your army, you also need to add cannons.
It requires a lot of money! Japan is now in debt and is so poor that it is so poor that there is no money to expand its military! In addition, this time it is defeated, I don’t know how much it will cost! Therefore, Watanabe Kiyoto feels
I am under great pressure!
The next day, on May 27, Japanese Consul in Chengdu Yuichi Kawaguchi asked to meet with Wu Tingfang, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Western Sichuan, and put forward a request for peace talks. In order to enhance his confidence, he also brought the British Consul in Chengdu Juerdian and the French Consul in Chengdu Pierre.
The Russian Consul Sergei, the Consul Sergei, and the US Consul Serlock, went to visit together. These countries had the intention of helping Japan, so they naturally agreed to go together.
Wu Tingfang met them and said that he would report to the general. After all, whether to engage in peace talks with Japan must be decided by Wang Yuze.
Yuichi Kawaguchi expressed his understanding and proposed to ask for a personal meeting with Wang Yuze, but was rejected by Wu Tingfang. Helplessly, Yuichi Kawaguchi had to repeatedly express that the Great Japanese Empire hoped that peace could be restored in the Far East and that western Sichuan could consider the people of both sides.
Wu Tingfang looked at Kawaguchi Yuichi's face of false kindness and righteousness, and wanted to spit out his saliva. When Japan launched the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, why didn't he think about the two people? Now he has been defeated and has no choice but to be so high-sounding.
The reason was brought out, and it was absolutely impossible to escape the blame.
During this period, the consuls of various countries also expressed their concerns about this matter. All countries have great interests in the Far East and hope that the Far East can restore peace as soon as possible. At the same time, they expressed their appreciation for Japan's attitude of considering the people, and hoped that the western Sichuan side would also
Show sincerity.
Wu Tingfang smiled and didn't say much. Of course, he knew very well about the intentions of the great powers. It was nothing more than that western Sichuan did not want western Sichuan to kill Japan too ruthlessly and to support Japan and western Sichuan as enemies. However, western Sichuan was not the Qing Dynasty.
Naturally, I will not be coerced by the great powers.
After seeing off the consuls of various countries, Wu Tingfang immediately rushed to the inspector's office to see Wang Yuze and passed the news to him.
"Master, the Japanese can't hold on anymore. The little dwarf Kawaguchi Yuichi has officially proposed a peace talks on behalf of the Japanese government!" Wu Tingfang said. When he rushed to Wang Yuze's study, Wang Yuze had just finished discussing the next one with the Lu and Navy.
Stage of military operations.
Now, the Japanese army's army on the Liaodong Peninsula has become a turtle. As long as the Sichuan Army uses its army and navy to block the Liaodong Peninsula, it will be able to trap more than 100,000 Japanese Army who have lost supplies to death. As for the other side on the Korean Peninsula
More than 100,000 Japanese Army, when the Korean Strait was blocked, they also did not get any supplies. It was easy for the Western Sichuan Army to destroy them. However, at this time of the war, even if the Western Sichuan Army did not rely on force.
, and the final victory can be achieved. The more than 100,000 Japanese troops were entrenched on the Korean Peninsula as bargaining chips for negotiations with Japan. If Japan does not agree to the conditions of western Sichuan, the western Sichuan army will also resolve the more than 100,000 Japanese troops.
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