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"Everyone, please calm down. Everyone is sitting here today to make peace come back to the Far East. Any differences can be resolved through negotiation! Prime Minister Liang, now China can put forward the conditions inside!" Britain
The Minister to China Ogner quickly came out to smooth things out. Although he promised to try his best to make Western Sichuan not too weaken Japan, this is not the trump card that makes Japan so arrogant and arrogant. Japan's approach made him very dissatisfied.
In his words, he also admitted that western Sichuan had already obtained the central government of China.
Ito Hirobuki and others were a little embarrassed, but they dared not refute it. Now Japan is relying on Britain to a large extent. If they offend Britain, they will not have any good results.
Liang Xingrong nodded and said, "According to the peace talks request made by Japan, with the approval of the Grand Marshal, we approved the request from Japan. In response to the crimes committed by Japan in the war last year, China proposed the following
Some requests. First, Japan apologizes to China by admitting its defeat! Second, Japan compensates China for war reparations and losses of the country and people of 500 million pounds!"
"Five hundred million? Or pounds? Oh my God! What are the Chinese doing?" British Minister to China Ogner exclaimed. No wonder he was so ruthless. It's really because China's asking price was too harsh. You know, it's time last year.
The UK's tax revenue is only 120 million pounds. The war compensation required by China is actually four times the total income of Britain in a year! This made Ogner think, are these Chinese people crazy about money?
?You know, for the sake of last year's war, the Japanese had already emptied all their national income. The war in several years was like borrowing from various countries to raise enough military expenses. Even if they sold all the Japanese, it would not be worth it.
Money!
The other ministers were all shocked by the amount of compensation. Five billion pounds, which is definitely a huge sum of money. It is even more costly than Germany's request for France to compensate 5 billion francs during the French-Prussian War.
Many. You should know that Germany's rapid development has played a very important role in the compensation. Now, China's asking price is much more ruthless than this.
The representatives of the Japanese side, Prime Minister Hirofumi Ito, Foreign Minister Muro Omohiro, and Japanese Minister of China Taro Kawaguchi, almost fainted.
"Impossible! Prime Minister Liang, your asking price is too high. The Great Japanese Empire will definitely not be able to pay so much war reparations!" Kawaguchi Taro Kawaguchi later roared, with the raging rage in his eyes almost as shameful.
Last year, Japan's tax revenue was only more than 130 million yen. According to the current exchange rate, it was only more than 13 million pounds. Japan simply took the war reparation of 500 million pounds.
If you don't want to pay it off, and if you add interest or something, the Japanese may not think about paying it off for generations.
(About the exchange rates between various currencies in the book, I didn't find the specific exchange rates before, so it was a bit confusing. I searched online for a long time today and finally found a relatively reliable exchange rate at the end of the 19th century. The exchange rates in the book will be
According to this setting, appropriate adjustments will be made according to the economic development. One pound is equal to 7.32238 grams of gold, one franc is equal to 0.2903225 grams of gold, one dollar is equal to 1.50463 grams of gold, one German gold mark is equal to 10 German mark is equal to 3.58425 grams of gold,
One ruble is equal to 0.774234 grams of gold, one yen is equal to 0.75 grams of gold, one kuping two silver is equal to 37.3 grams, which is equal to (gold-silver ratio during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895) 1.865 grams of gold, and one peso is equal to 0.507816 grams of gold. The above numbers are rounded
After that, one pound is equal to 25 francs, equal to 5 US dollars, equal to 2 German gold marks, equal to 20 German marks, equal to 9 rubles, equal to 4 Kuping two, equal to 14 pesos.)
"Prime Minister Liang, your conditions are too harsh, we cannot agree!" Japanese Prime Minister Hirobuki Ito's face was so gloomy that it could almost drip out of water. He did not expect that the Chinese asking price would be so ruthless, 500 million pounds, which was quite ruthless.
The price of 2 billion taels of silver was three times higher than the price of 700 million taels of silver he offered. Moreover, his offer was undisputed. The price of China was a real war reparation!
"Prime Minister Ito, let's talk about the following conditions!" Liang Xingrong looked at Hirobu Ito with a blank expression, and then said.
"Third, Japan ceded Kyushu Island and its affiliated islands to China, including the Togala Islands, Osumi Islands, Ogasawara Islands, Hachijo Islands, etc.! Fourth, Japan must release the Ryukyu King Shangtai, who has always been a vassal state of China.
, How can Japan be occupied? Fifth, the Japanese army withdrew from the Liaodong Peninsula and the Korean Peninsula. Sixth, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya and Yokohama are open to trade ports, and the Chinese want extraterritorial legal rights at these trade ports. Seventh, Japan must
The army must not exceed 100,000 people, and the navy must not build battleships of more than 10,000 tons!" Liang Xingrong read out the remaining several requirements in one breath, and at this time, three Japanese people, including those translators and
The secretary's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Prime Minister Liang, I really doubt your sincerity. The Great Japanese Empire will never agree to your request!" Hirobu Ito said coldly. If he agreed, he would be angry when he returned to Japan.
The people were torn to pieces.
"If you don't agree, then I'm sorry, we have to continue the war with your country!" Liang Xingrong replied toughly.
"Everyone, keep calm. In my opinion, Prime Minister Liang, China's requirements are too harsh. Although Japan was defeated, it should not be punished so harshly. I think many of the conditions put forward by China have to be discussed!"
Minister Ogner stood up. If Japan was dealt with in full with China's requirements, then Japan would have no chance to make a comeback, and their strategy of using Japan to restrain China would not work.
"China's demands are too barbaric. Although Japan was defeated, it deserves forgiveness! God taught us to treat those who are brave enough to admit their mistakes!" French minister Tian Chun also jumped out. Japan's experience reminded him of it.
More than 20 years ago, France made him feel like he was sympathetic. He should support Japan for the sake of France's interests.
"The Russian government also thinks that China's demands are too much!" Russian Minister Kasini also said. If China is really given a war reparation worth 500 million pounds, what will China have to develop into? Battleships and the like,
It can build hundreds of ships, and the army can even be armed to the teeth. In this way, Russia's attempt toward the Far East will probably never be realized.
"The US government also opposes China doing this!" said US minister Tian Bei. A rising Far East powerhouse will pose a serious threat to the US's interests in the Pacific region. If China receives huge compensation, these threats will be aggravated.
. Therefore, the United States is unwilling to see China over-weak Japan.
"Your Majesty, you all seem to have forgotten that we are just here to listen. This is the matter between China and Japan. I think it's better to leave it to them to solve it yourself!" German Minister Marcos suggested. The Japanese's life or death
, he had nothing to do with it. Although he was a little envious of the huge compensation from western Sichuan, for the sake of Germany's interests, a powerful Far East ally was very in line with Germany's interests.
"China is a victorious country and deserves to enjoy these powers against the defeated country. The Austro-Hungarian Empire's legitimate demands support China!" said Anton Huber, the Minister of Austro-Hungarian Empire to China.
"As a world power, the British Empire has the responsibility to uphold justice and maintain world peace!" British Minister Ogner said toughly. China's rise has made Britain wary of it. Supporting Japan is a strategy for Britain to check and balance China.
.To this end, China must avoid excessively weakening of Japan.
"For its legitimate interests, China will fight without hesitation, no matter who the enemy is!" Liang Xingrong said righteously. He took a countermeasure against the toughness of British Minister Ogner.
"The Chinese Army and Navy are ready for combat and are ready to deal with the upcoming battle at any time. For the sake of the country's interests, even if they are killed in battle!" Cai Yun, who participated in the negotiations, also expressed his opinions on behalf of the military.
Wang Yuze once said that as much war military expenditure is obtained from Japan, all of them will be invested in the army. As the second-ranked figure in the current military, Cai Yun naturally wished that Japan would give up 500 million pounds of war compensation in full.
"So, I can understand it as, is China trying to provoke Britain's pressure?" British Minister Ogner said with his eyes narrowed. Although the strength of western Sichuan makes the British side difficult. But if the UK is willing to pay a certain price
If it is, it can still win. At least in terms of the navy, Britain is 100% sure to win. If the army is not as good as the Chinese, at most it is not enough to land and fight.
"The French Republic will preside over justice with Britain!" said French Minister Tian Chun.
Russian Minister Kasini and US Minister Tian Bei did not speak. Russia borders China, and Russia's military strength in the Far East is now very weak. In addition, the Siberian Railway will not be opened until it will be opened. If you start a war with China now,
There is no benefit to them at all. As for the United States, if you follow the United Kingdom and sing, it will be fine, but if you let them participate in the war, then forget it!
"China has no intention of provoking Britain's majesty, but it is just to protect the interests of the country from harm!" Liang Xingrong said. Although he felt a little frustrated, he still had to say that. It takes a lot of time for China to truly rise.
China is not yet able to confront Britain. At least in terms of the navy, it is still far from catching up with Britain!
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