The sudden victory of the war against Japan really plunged the entire Ming Dynasty into joy. That night, many big cities in the Ming Dynasty were filled with fireworks and bursts of firecrackers. From the highest-level military and political officials, relatives of the emperor, to
Business tycoons, industrial tycoons, and the general public are all uncontrollably excited. It's not that they have any deep-seated hatred for the Japanese, but it's something that is good for everyone.
From the military point of view, although the war against the Soviet Union in the west is not over yet, Japan's surrender is equivalent to half of the war. At least it can save a lot of daily consumption of the navy, which can be used on the Western Front. Moreover, it can be
Obtain a large amount of compensation from Japan to "subsidize family income." Also, although the Japanese combined fleet suffered heavy losses, there are still many high-quality warships left, which will definitely serve as part of the compensation and allow the Ming Dynasty to sail away
Those Japanese planes lying there without fuel may be used as compensation to be flown away by the Ming Dynasty, repainted, and used on the battlefield against the Soviet Union.
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From the government's point of view, the benefits are even greater. First of all, with the independence of Korea and the independence of Ryukyu, Ming Dynasty immediately gained two more die-hard followers in East Asia, especially Ryukyu, whose relationship with Ming Dynasty is definitely better than that of Siam. Japan and Ming Dynasty
Each country has a Ryukyu royal family. It was as early as the late 19th century when Japan invaded Ryukyu. The Japanese kidnapped the Ryukyu king in Ryukyu. There was also a prince who was overseas at the time, so he went directly to the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty also
The Ryukyu prince was made King of the Ryukyus, and at the same time he did not recognize the Ryukyu king in Japan. The Ryukyu royal family that developed in the Ming Dynasty was the branch of Xiuxiu's biological father, Shanggui.
Now that Japan has surrendered, the Ming Dynasty must have the final say on who will be the king of the newly independent Ryukyus. You don’t need to ask to know that Shang Gui, who grew up in the Ming Dynasty and is the “strongest” with the Ming Dynasty, must be the king. And Japan supports
That one...just stand aside.
Although North Korea will definitely be a die-hard follower of the Ming Dynasty in the future, the relationship may not be as strong as Ryukyu. Because before North Korea was invaded, it originally recognized the Northern Qing Dynasty as its suzerainty. But that was mostly because it was close to the Northern Qing Dynasty, and there was nothing we could do about it.
The Koreans have always identified more with the Ming Dynasty in their hearts, so much so that they have retained the Ming Dynasty's costumes, etiquette, official system, etc. for more than two hundred years. Later, Korea was invaded by Japan, and the royal family was also taken captive to Japan, and no royal family escaped.
Therefore, for so many years, Ming Dynasty has never had any relations with the Korean royal family.
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In addition to the independence of Ryukyu and Korea, the armistice conditions Japan accepted also included the cession of Tsushima and Iwo Jima to the Ming Dynasty. This was either independence, or a complete and permanent cession to the Ming Dynasty.
Although these two islands are small in size, their strategic positions are very important. Tsushima Island is located between Japan's Kyushu Island and the Korean Peninsula. It guards the Tsushima Strait and is the southern gate to the Sea of Japan. Once you master Tsushima Island, you can
Controlling the Tsushima Strait means controlling the entire Sea of Japan, or the maritime traffic in the northeasternmost part of Asia. The Battle of Tsushima in the Russo-Japanese War was fought here. The Japanese army relied on the favorable terrain of the Strait to succeed.
He held the Tsushima Strait, prevented the Russian fleet from passing through the strait, went north to reinforce Vladivostok, and won the war.
As for Iwo Jima, it is not that famous in this era, but Xiang Xiaoqiang is very familiar with it. This is one of the most fiercely contested islands in the Pacific War of World War II. It is also Japan's most important naval and air force base in the Western Pacific.
, the strategic significance is extraordinary.
Of course, Okinawa (Ryukyu) has a higher strategic position than Iwo Jima, but Okinawa is too far to the west after all, and it is not as deep into the ocean as Iwo Jima. Being close to the mainland has the advantage of being close to the mainland, and going deep into the ocean has the advantage of going deep into the ocean. In the vastness of the world
If there is such an island in the ocean that belongs to you, you can build a naval base and an air force base on it. Then, it means that your military power can take this place as the center and radiate to the surrounding areas. It means that your
The "hand" can reach further.
Okinawa - that is, after Ryukyu becomes independent, although it is an independent country, the Ming Dynasty will definitely be able to set up a military base on it. Ryukyu, a small country, has no ability to defend itself. Even if the Ming Dynasty does not come, it will take the initiative to ask the Ming Dynasty to set up a military base there.
Troops were stationed there. In the late 19th century, Ryukyu was facing Japan's aggressive aggression. It repeatedly requested the Ming Dynasty and the Northern Qing Dynasty to garrison troops to protect it. However, because the two regimes were hostile to each other, they seemed to be at war with each other. It seemed that they would pounce on each other and tear them apart if they only waited for a flaw in the other side.
At this time, no one dared to add Japan as an enemy country to themselves because of Ryukyu, a tiny island isolated overseas. Finally, due to China's own division, China's power could not be used in one place, and was defeated by Japan.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, they annexed Ryukyu step by step.
Now because of Japan's surrender, Ming Dynasty suddenly has a series of strategic points in East Asia - even in the Western Pacific: the Korean Peninsula, Tsushima Island, Ryukyu Islands, Iwo Jima, and its geopolitical status has suddenly soared. Originally, Japan
The two most important strategic bases in the Western Pacific - Okinawa and Iwo Jima - are now in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. It can be said that this significance is completely comparable to that of Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca.
Now, Shen Rongxuan's government is already forming a delegation, which will soon fly to Japan to accept the surrender and participate in a series of lengthy talks on compensation, cession, occupation, etc. From the first minister himself to the ministers below, and even to the people in the office below
The faces of secretaries and clerks were all filled with indelible joy. Shen Rongxuan knew that because of this incident, his cabinet would forever be remembered in history.
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On the 27th, the Ming Dynasty's surrender delegation boarded the battleship Changping and headed for Tokyo. One day later, on August 29, the "Coordination Conference on the Future Situation in East Asia" was held in Nanjing. Because it was relatively slow for the Ming Dynasty's surrender delegation to go to Japan by ship, so
In the next few days, the Nanjing meeting temporarily became the focus of media around the world.
The outside media simply called this meeting the "National Restoration Conference" because the main purpose of this meeting was to rearrange the future and status of East Asian countries under the "kind care and guidance" of the Ming Empire. The main content was North Korea.
, a detailed plan for the two Ryukyu kingdoms to get rid of Japanese rule and rebuild their country.
The most excited person is Xiuxiu's father, King Shanggui of Ryukyu. This idle prince who lives in Nanjing and relies on the annuity allocated by the Ming Dynasty royal family, who usually idles around and fights chickens and lackeys, has now transformed into the king of a country. At the meeting
In the Wuwang Villa, Prince Shang was so happy all day long that he held a precious paper fan and slowly shook it in his hand. When he saw Xiang Xiaoqiang, Zheng Gongyin and other "same-level" princes who came to congratulate him, he was also affectionate.
It's amazing, they are like classmates and friends who have been together for many years.