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If you subtract 100 million pounds, China seems to be very generous. In fact, it is still difficult to say whether this money can be obtained. British Minister Ogner will naturally not be fooled.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, even the war compensation of 400 million pounds is still a sky-high price. The Japanese cannot afford to pay so much money. Let Japan pay 10 million pounds, which is equivalent to their year of
Fiscal income,” Ogner said.
"Your Excellency, the war reparation of 10 million pounds is not enough for our military expenses. This is not enough. You must know that during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, Japan spent a total of 200 million yen in military expenses, but they proposed to the Qing Dynasty.
The war reparations were 200 million taels of silver, equivalent to 800 million yen, which was already 4 times their military expenditure. Therefore, it is very reasonable for us to propose a war reparations of 400 million pounds!" Liang Xingrong said.
"But, although Japan won the war last year, they finally got nothing!" Ogner said. This is also the most depressing thing about Japan. It took decades of national strength to defeat it.
The Qing Dynasty saw that the 200 million taels of silver were about to be obtained, but in the end, the silver turned into water and worked in vain! This did not count, but was defeated by Western Sichuan, so it had to pay for it.
A large amount of war compensation. The Japanese only think that they are really unfair!
"No, no, no, Prime Minister, this is unreasonable. Japan's national strength is weak, and they can't afford so much war compensation. Let's do this, let them compensate China for 20 million pounds. I think this is already very reasonable
The war reparations are paid!" Ogner said.
Subsequently, the two sides bargained again, but in the end, they failed to reach an agreement. Ogner's final meaning was to ask Japan to compensate 50 million pounds, which was already a huge sum of money, equivalent to the UK's fiscal revenue last year.
It was 40%. Liang Xingrong asked Japan to compensate 250 million pounds, but he refused to make any further concessions. This made their negotiations stalemate.
"Mr. I think there is a situation that I should let you know. Some time ago, some leaders of the Indian National Liberation Movement crossed the border and entered our country without authorization, hoping that our country can provide them with assistance." Cai Yun said suddenly.
"What? No! You must not do this! India is the core interest of the British Empire. Any act that threatens the interests of Britain in India is a declaration of war on Britain!" Ogner immediately jumped up.
In the colonial system, India's status is very important and is known as the most brilliant jewel in the crown of the British Queen. If there is a problem in India, the British colonial system will likely collapse. Since the great uprising broke out in India, Britain has been celebrating India.
It will be tighter. Any attempts toward India will be hit hardest by the UK.
"Of course, the Minister. Our country also has the same view. Our country has always respected the interests of Britain in Asia. Any attempt to challenge the existing system is not allowed!" Cai Yun said. He was also trying to express his meaning.
It is very obvious that if the UK continues to suppress China in the negotiations between China and Japan, then don’t blame China for causing trouble in India. Once India gets in chaos, it will be a headache for the UK, and I guess it will not have the energy to take care of it.
Something else is happening.
Ogner's face looked very bad. He understood Cai Yun's meaning. This was China threatening Britain. However, it has to be said that this was indeed the weakness of Britain. If China supports India's national liberation movements,
If you even directly send troops to attack India, the UK cannot stop it. The Sino-British border conflict three years ago has proved the strength of the Chinese army, and the British garrison in India cannot resist the attack of the Chinese army at all. Even if the British navy is strong
, able to easily defeat China's navy or even destroy China's coastal areas. But in this way, Britain's losses will be very large. Neither China nor Britain will become the final winners, and in the end they will only suffer both losses.
It is simply impossible to make Britain pay a huge price for Japan.
"China agrees with my country's approach. However, your country's requirements for Japan are too harsh." Ogner's tone was a little loose. This made Liang Xingrong and others happy.
"His Minister, in order to show our sincerity, we have decided to reduce the war reparations against Japan to £200 million. And, in the second half of this year, we will build two large shipyards, two million-ton steel enterprises,
And a large oil refinery, these equipment can be purchased from the UK!" Liang Xingrong continued.
Ogner's eyes lit up, as if he was calculating how much these things could be worth. Japan certainly did not have much compensation ability. If they loaned Japan and then China used these compensations to purchase machinery and equipment from the UK, this
It means that the money will eventually flow back to the hands of the UK. The UK will make a big profit because of this. The profits of these machines and the interest that Japan needs to pay are all huge profits! And, it makes Japan owed it
Giving huge foreign debts is also conducive to Britain's control over Japan. Of course, with such a large amount of 200 million pounds, the United Kingdom is unable to provide such a lot of money, and it also needs the assistance of France and the United States. Anyway, the French have always liked to export capital.
This is a great opportunity for France.
"Okay, I agree with this in principle. However, on the cemetery, Kyushu Island is one of the most important islands in Japan, and I should keep Japan's territory intact. As for the Osumi Islands, the Togala Islands and the Ryukyu Islands to the south, the
, Ogasawara Islands, etc., can be ceded to China!" Ogner said. In his eyes, those small islands have no benefits at all. Since China wants to, it is better to ced to China.
"Thank you, your magistrate, for your understanding." Liang Xingrong said happily. He had no hope of winning Kyushu Island. He could get 200 million pounds of war compensation. In addition to ceding Kyushu Island, Britain has already acquiesced all the conditions except for ceding Kyushu Island.
This made Liang Xingrong feel that he had a lot of gains. With these 200 million pounds of war reparations, China's military strength will definitely double. Coupled with the rapid growth of China's industrial level and economy, China may have it in less than ten years.
The strength to confront the UK in a comprehensive way. At that time, China will no longer have to act like it now, just as it is now.
"The Prime Minister, there is no conflict between Britain and China. We hope to maintain good relations with China!" Ogner said. Although the country has formulated basic strategies to support Japan's checks and balances, if China and Britain can be kept friendly.
If China even puts China into the arms of Germany from the arms of Germany, it will undoubtedly be the most beneficial for Britain. In this way, Britain's interests in Asia will be completely guaranteed.
"Of course, Master. China has always attached great importance to developing friendly relations with Britain!" Liang Xingrong replied immediately. Although he already knew that in Wang Yuze's plan, Britain, a colonial country that occupies a vast area in Asia, has become the rise of China.
The goals that need to be challenged later, but at least it is still not possible now. Therefore, it is very necessary to ease relations with the UK now. After China's complete rise, it will slowly compete with the UK for leadership in Asia.
"His Excellency Prime Minister, I think you should also visit the French minister. The French side has been very worried that their Indochina colony would be threatened by China. If France can rest assured, the negotiations will end soon.
!” Ogner said.
"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your reminder!" Liang Xingrong said.
Afterwards, Liang Xingrong and the other two left the British Embassy, and their faces were full of joy. If the UK conceded, then Japan would have no chance.
Next, they visited the French ambassador to China, Tian Chun. After learning that the attitude of the UK had changed, Tian Chun's attitude also changed. After obtaining China's guarantee, he would not make any attempts toward French Indochina.
Even after he was willing to sign relevant treaties with France, Tatsuki said that he would no longer support Japan. What France is worried about now is their Indochina colony. If this colony is safe, then they support Japan.
The determination is not so firm. As for China, it is now making a guarantee to France, which is just a stopgap measure. French Indochina is an important grain-producing area and market in the Far East, and there are also rich minerals.
How could it be possible to give up? Even if you make a guarantee now and sign a treaty, you will find an opportunity to overturn these promises when the time is ripe in the future. This has always been something that Western powers often do, so China naturally has no obligation to abide by it.
A very important role of the treaty is to tear it down!
That night, Liang Xingrong and the other two visited Tian Bei, the US ambassador to China. Compared with Britain and France, the United States is much easier to deal with. Although the United States has surpassed Britain in economic terms and has become the number one power, it is in the military.
Compared with the influence of the world, the United States has no strength compared to the United Kingdom. Although the United States is also worried that China's rise will pose a threat to the United States and will affect the interests of the United States in the Pacific region. However, when Liang Xingrong proposed that the peace talks with Japan ended.
After importing a large number of machinery and equipment from the United States, the attitude of the US ambassador Tian Bei immediately changed, and he even enthusiastically promoted American products to Liang Xingrong and others, hoping that China could buy as many American products as possible.
As for Russia, Liang Xingrong and others completely ignored it. Russia and China bordered China and over the years it has eroded a large amount of China's territory. China's next goal is Russia!
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