"Oh God! Are the Chinese crazy? Cede Alaska and California and pay compensation of 1 billion pounds. Do they think we will agree to such conditions?" Theodore Roosevelt also roared angrily. Such conditions have greatly
beyond what they can accept
They were surrounded. Originally, they thought that they could solve the problem by at most shedding some blood and compensating China 100 million to 200 million pounds. After all, after the failure of the last war, they only paid 80 million pounds in compensation. But the current conditions
, which is more than ten times better than the last time!
"Gentlemen, what should we do now?" President Garrett Hobart asked sullenly. Although he succeeded William McKinley as president, he was ready to take the blame. But such a big thing
He cannot afford to take the blame! If he dares to sign the treaty, the angry American people will definitely tear them into pieces.
Secretary of War Russell A. Alger and Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt were silent. There is no doubt that the Chinese are emboldened and are not afraid of the United States not agreeing. Now the Chinese fleet is heading towards the west coast of the United States.
, a week later, they will launch an attack on the west coast and bring the war to the mainland of the United States. By then, if the United States still does not agree, it will suffer huge losses.
After a long time, Secretary of War Russell A. Alger said: "Your Excellency, Mr. President, it seems that our war with the Chinese is impossible without fighting! If we can withstand the Chinese attack, or in
If we have the initiative on the battlefield, then we are qualified to negotiate terms with the Chinese. Of course, if we fail and are still no match for the Chinese after paying a heavy price, then we will have no choice but to try our best.
It’s possible to ask the Chinese to lower their conditions!”
"But what if the people don't agree?" President Garrett Hobart asked. When President William McKinley was forced to resign, the American people were already very dissatisfied with the Republican Party.
Those in the Democratic Party are definitely waiting for the Republican government to make mistakes. When the time comes, they will definitely jump up and down and demand the resignation of the government again.
"Your Excellency, if we cannot resist the Chinese attack, we will definitely suffer heavy losses. In the face of huge casualties, the people will recognize the huge gap between us and the Chinese. By then, they will understand our approach!
"Secretary of War Russell A. Alger said.
There is no doubt that Secretary of War Russell A. Alger's opinion is to use the blood of the American Army to make the American people recognize the reality. In this case, the responsibility will not fall on President Garrett Hobart.
and the government. And even if they failed and signed a treaty that was humiliating and humiliating the country, they would be able to escape.
"Using the blood of soldiers to make the people realize the reality? Mr. Alger, is this too cruel?" President Garrett Hobart said with a frown. There is no doubt that once the Chinese attack fails, the West Coast
The hundreds of thousands of deployed U.S. Army troops will suffer huge casualties.
"Your Excellency, I also think that this is the best way. The people are very dissatisfied with our government and attribute the failure of the war to our incompetence. If we can pass this war, we can make the people realize
If there is a gap between us and China, this will be very beneficial to our future governance. At that time, we will be able to further expand our armaments according to our plan and prepare for the next victory over China!" Minister of the Navy
Theodore Roosevelt also said.
"However, if we lose the war, the Chinese people's conditions will definitely become more and more harsh. Even if the United States' industrial strength becomes stronger and stronger, it will still be a huge pressure for the United States. We will not even be able to repay these huge sums.
War reparations!" President Garrett Hobart still had some doubts.
"Your Excellency, although the conditions proposed by the Chinese are very harsh, I believe that this is just a test by them. The actual conditions will not be so harsh. We can discuss it with them in detail at that time. In addition,
, you can also ask the Secretary of State to contact Britain, France and Russia to try to reach an agreement in this regard. In this case, we may be able to reduce losses!" Theodore Roosevelt suggested.
"Well, let's do this! Mr. Alger, the Army is ready to defeat the Chinese if possible!" President Garrett Hobart had some hope.
"Yes, Mr. President! The Army will definitely do its best!" Secretary of War Russell A. Alger assured. Of course he didn't want to fail, but if there was really no way, then there was nothing he could do. After all,
, the Chinese Army has achieved too many victories in this war. In comparison, the US Army is like a baby. How can it compete with the Chinese Army? Fortunately, they have geographical advantages. Otherwise,
This battle is simply unwinnable.
Taro Kawaguchi, the former Japanese minister to China, has been very angry these past two days. After arriving in Beijing, he immediately made a request to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang. However, for two days in a row, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ignored him at all.
Sherlock, the former U.S. Minister to China who arrived in China with him, was received by Wu Tingfang the next day. In Kawaguchi Taro's view, China
He looked down on Japan at all, which dealt a huge blow to his self-esteem. If he hadn't been tasked with a heavy responsibility this time, he would have gone back to Japan long ago. However, he learned that the conditions proposed by the Chinese to the United States seemed to be very
Although both China and the United States are quite secretive about this, he was unable to obtain the specific conditions proposed by China, but he could still analyze them from clues.
It was not until the afternoon of June 30 that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China notified Taro Kawaguchi that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Wu Tingfang, would receive him in the afternoon, but only for half an hour. Although this made Taro Kawaguchi very angry, he did not want to give up this
Opportunity. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon that day, Taro Kawaguchi came to the office of Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang on time.
"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is a great honor to meet you!" As soon as he saw Wu Tingfang, Taro Kawaguchi bowed at 90 degrees and saluted, looking very humble.
However, seeing Taro Kawaguchi's appearance, Wu Tingfang just sneered and showed no other expression. Perhaps due to Wang Yuze's influence, the empire's senior officials have always been somewhat hostile to the Japanese. As Wang Yuze said, these Japanese
People are very respectful on the outside, but secretly they are really despicable and shameless. Many people were deceived by the appearance of the Japanese and finally fell into their trap.
"Hello, Mr. Kawaguchi! I wonder if you have anything to do with your visit to China this time? You know, our two countries are currently at war!" Wu Tingfang said with a cold face.
Taro Kawaguchi was already furious in his heart, but there was no sign of it on his face. After China and Japan declared war on each other, Japan has always been in a passive position of being beaten. Now it is completely blocked, and the country is already
It's unspeakable misery. Japan poses no threat to China at all. Japan's hundreds of thousands of land troops are all trapped in the Japanese islands. It can be said that China has already taken advantage of it in the war against Japan.
"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, this war between China and Japan is completely a misunderstanding. For thousands of years, China and Japan have always been friendly neighbors separated by a strip of water. Although over the years, due to many misunderstandings, our two countries have become
The relationship has been greatly affected. But in the hearts of our emperor and people, China has always been regarded as the best friend!" Kawaguchi Taro said without blushing.
Wu Tingfang's face was full of sneers, what a neighbor with only a strip of water. All along, when China was strong, Japan was very well-behaved and very respectful to China. But once China fell, Japan would pounce like a wild dog.
They came up and tried to bite off a piece of meat from China. China did not dare to have such a friendly neighbor. Wang Yuze and the top officials of the empire had decided this time to completely resolve the crisis in Japan.
"Your Excellency Kawaguchi, none of this is important. What is important is that our two countries are now at war. I can tell you frankly that the war will not end unless one side declares surrender!" Wu Tingfang interrupted Taro Kawaguchi.
verbose.
Taro Kawaguchi was stunned, and then said: "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese government deeply regrets this war. For the sake of the people of both countries, Japan is willing to admit defeat and end this war!"
"Very good, if that's the case, that would be great! Although Japan admits defeat, if it wants to end the war, it must agree to several conditions for our country!" Wu Tingfang said with a smile.
"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, please tell me, if it is reasonable, Japan will definitely agree!" Taro Kawaguchi knew that China was going to seek benefits from Japan.
"First, Japan admits defeat and compensates China for one billion pounds! Second, Japan cedes Hokkaido, Kyushu Island and affiliated islands to China! Third, Japan disbands its army and navy and can retain some of its police. Japan's defense will
A Chinese team has taken over! Fourth, Japan cancels the day
He changed the title of Emperor to the King of Japan and came to China to pay homage to the Imperial Emperor! Fifth, the Japanese army and navy generals who launched the war will all be tried by a special military court established by China! Sixth, China will station troops in Japan!" Wu Tingfang
He stated all these conditions in one go.
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