"If the shogunate falls, will the new Japanese government take any unfavorable actions against China?" Such an issue was raised at the meeting of the Standing Committee.

Japan has never been a vassal of China, and China has never conquered Japan. In the absence of historical factors, it is true that these cadres of the Liberation Party need to think far beyond the imagination and a reason that can convince them.

Wei Ze could not come up with a reason that would make his comrades understand. In the 21st century, there is a joke on the Internet: "100 million imperial people, 300,000 square kilometers of land, have been forced to become a 'delicate small country'!" TG, you're not human! You're not human! ”

Indeed, in the 21st century, Japan is definitely a first-class power in terms of land area, population, and industrial strength, and even in the Americas. Even Japan in 1866 had a population of no less than 40 million, while the United States had a population of less than 80 million. However, Japan's geographical location has made it a "small country". It's a bit of a trick.

It's just that Japan can't move its land away, and after the rise of China, Japan in the Far East is destined to be such a "small country". Once Japan completed the Meiji Restoration, they were faced with the fact that they were competing with a powerful China. China itself is so big and has such a large population. After industrialization, more resources and larger markets may be needed. It is impossible for Japan to expect to receive development funds from China, as it has historically done.

Weeser did not think that if he could see China provide opportunities to Japan while he was alive, then there was probably only one path that Japan could take, and that was to act as a pawn of hostility to China. You know, anti-hua is a very oily thing. At least in Weeser's time and space, the Kuomintang, a regime that was completely abandoned by the United States, was once again favored by the United States after the Chaoxian War. At that time, Taiwan received even more per capita aid than the Marshall Plan of the United States in Europe. The United States has also transferred many industries to Taiwan and opened its market to Taiwan to help Taiwan more effectively confront the mainland.

It will not be long before the British feel the pressure from China, and it is strange that Britain will not come to Japan's aid at that time. There is an Anglo-Japanese alliance in Weese's time and space, and it is not inconceivable that an Anglo-Japanese alliance will appear in the current time and space.

However, Wei Ze did not think that this reason could convince the comrades, for example, Bi Qingshan raised the issue of the government's budget. At present, the Liberation Army's stalls have been fully rolled out, several large railways are being built, and shipping is also being developed. These projects, which can generate huge benefits in the future, are now completely unilateral expenditures. There is no clamoring for war within the Liberation Army, and a large reason is that the army is being used for these infrastructures. The new government, both financially and humanly, is in a rather depleted state.

The sharp increase in imports and exports with foreign countries has indeed increased revenues. But the trade itself became a book in the bank. A considerable part of the imported goods are railway-related goods, and the rest are cotton and other materials. In order to improve the living standards of the people, these goods are quite cheap and the profits are very limited.

If there was no hard reason to intervene in Japan, Weeser could indeed overdraw his appeal to achieve his ends. However, the negative effects of this overdraft are also considerable.

"Governor, in fact, everyone thinks we should go south." Bi Qingshan said, "After going south, I can finally open up rubber plantations and palm plantations. Once the palm oil is shipped back home, that's the benefit. ”

Weser not only introduced rubber trees, but also oil palm trees in West Africa, which weser cared about as cash crops. As early as 1859, Weeser got the seeds of the oil palm tree. It's just that China is not suitable for growing oil palm trees, so oil palm plantations have also been opened in Lan Fong province. Although the seeds produced by the oil palm trees in Lan Fong province are not as good as those in West Africa, they do not need to be managed after they are planted, and they can be harvested on time. In Lan Phuong province, the tropics, which are not suitable for farming at all, can harvest oil crops in large quantities, which is simply a blessing from the sky.

In addition to being edible, palm oil can also be used to make daily chemical products such as soap. This is a highly profitable product that is not easy to sell in the city. As the premier of the State Council, Bi Qingshan certainly hopes that there will be more adequate supplies. With Lan Phuong province as a base, the Chinese fleet cruises off the islands in the South China Sea, and the information in return is full of descriptions of the islands that are deserted. If we could take down all those islands, it would be how much land could be used to create plantations. How many employment opportunities can that provide?

Wei Ze originally wanted to discuss the Japanese issue, but he did not expect that the direction of the discussion would go straight to the South China Sea. After Bi Qingshan finished speaking, the Standing Committee members also responded one after another. Most of the income from the state-run plantations fell into the hands of the state, and Weeser personally established the budget system and tried to get his comrades accustomed to it. In the face of strict financial budgets, the comrades of various ministries and commissions naturally put forward the idea of expanding the territory.

Is this the debate between going north and going south? Weese smiled dumbly. He didn't expect this strategic issue to be on the agenda now.

"We worked with the French to open up rubber plantations in southern Vietnam. Although the situation looks good, the rubber plantations in southern Vietnam are not as good as our own Lan Phuong province. Governor, if you follow your budget, we will send two armies to Japan. With the strength of the Dutch, it is enough for us to sweep the South China Sea. What are the benefits of fighting Japan? Can you occupy the land? Or are they willing to give money? Bi Qingshan tried hard to persuade Wei Ze.

Wei Ze originally wanted to discuss it a little, but he saw that Bi Qingshan's speech organization was so organized, and this was definitely not the first time he had made such an agitation. I'm X, has the government already started to discuss strategic issues on its own? Wei Ze had such a feeling in his heart. The words of inquiry almost blurted out, but Wei Ze finally held back.

Seeing Wei Ze's frowning and contemplative appearance, Bi Qingshan felt that Wei Ze was probably moved, and he was ready to strike while the iron was hot, "When the comrades from Lanfang Province came back to report, they said that the local pioneer merchant groups in Lanfang Province had fought many battles with the Dutch, and they hated the Dutch to the core, and they had a reason to start a war with the Dutch. Since we have already decided to go to war with the Netherlands, and now that we have figured out the situation in the Netherlands, let's just do it now. ”

Wei Ze calmed down at this time, it seems that there must be guys in the army among the instigators behind Bi Qingshan. If there are any opinions that do not come to the Central Military Commission for discussion, but go to the premier of the State Council for talks, it seems that these people have to find out. Thinking of this, Wei Ze didn't have an immediate attack, he asked, "Who is this in the army?" ”

The Japanese delegation did not know that the Chinese upper echelons had put aside Japan's affairs at this time and focused their attention elsewhere. After listening to Wei Ze's unrelenting statement, the personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began to contact the Japanese delegation. This discussion is much less thoughtful.

Wei Ze's sentence that the Tokugawa shogunate needed to be reformed was enough, and the plan that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came up with was a complete set of construction. First of all, it is necessary to establish a constitutional monarchy based on the current situation in Japan. The emperor existed as the representative of Japan, the shogunate was transformed into the central government, and the Tokugawa family was allowed to be the hereditary supreme consul, but it was necessary to establish a diet and establish a full-time administrative department for each branch of the modern era. This includes the establishment of counties and the implementation of a nationwide examination system.

After working for so many years in the revolution, Wei Ze is no longer the simple young man, and in his vision for the future of Japan, he bluntly proposed that if the revolution wants to touch the interests of the old system, it will definitely be counterattacked by the old system. If you want to solve the contradiction step by step, establish a means of compromise. For example, the establishment of two levels of parliament. It consists of two parts: the House of Nobles and the House of Commoners. In addition, the deputy warlord of each county can be hereditary by the local feudal lord. However, the county keeper has to be appointed by the central government through a set of examination and selection policies. Moreover, all localities should also establish their own local council system, so as to confront and compromise with the old forces step by step.

Most of the Japanese delegation are young people, and although the shogunate is corrupt and degenerate, it does not mean that the shogunate is born bastards. In terms of the founding of the country, trade, and Westernization, the shogunate itself was even ahead of the Choshu and Satsuma domains. After visiting the political situation in China, the young people of the shogunate were very sympathetic to the ideas of the Chinese revolution. It is to create a government that can give all people a chance.

This policy has come to an end, and the young delegation members have discussed it very enthusiastically. They did not fully believe that the shogunate would eventually agree to such a system, but it was so attractive that at least it would allow Japan to move towards true enlightenment.

The Japanese delegation also visited the Chinese government before meeting Wei Ze, and in terms of background, there is no possibility for these low-level figures in the Guangfu Army to be in a high position, so the standard of employment is naturally "meritocracy." Many of Japan's young officials have received a Western education, which is exactly the same as that of China.

In China's proposed government, regardless of the influence of the old forces in the new government, a large number of officials were no longer appointed by the feudal lords, but were selected by a new national examination system.

After the talks with the personnel of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese delegation began an internal meeting. Because of the excitement, Katsumi Haizhou's face turned a little red, "The Satsuma Domain can become a strong domain, that is, they don't ask about their background in the selection of talents, whether they are famous families or poor samurai children, after participating in the exam, they can pass guò, and they can get the corresponding status." This is the case with the civil service examination in China. Those who are officials must first have the corresponding ability, not like the current shogunate, first look at the background, arrange those with higher backgrounds first, and then talk about the rest! ”

"More importantly, if a new government is formed, there will be no reason for the other feudal domains to oppose the shogunate." Kosu Tadashun said excitedly: "The Chinese side is right, if the shogunate can't use a new model to unify the whole of Japan, it will be in a state where it can't afford to lose. Any failure will lead to total destruction. Therefore, at present, we must rely on China's strength to resist the foreign invaders externally and eliminate the traitors internally. At this time, it is very important to have a righteous name! ”

In the course of your and every word of discussion, the atmosphere within the Japanese delegation has become more and more intense, and at least these people are inclined to accept China's proposal. R1058