The bombardment of Tokyo by the German expeditionary fleet lasted for most of the day. Each of the naval guns, except for a small number of self-defense shells left, the rest of the shells were fired.

As a result, the whole of Tokyo was lost, and more than half of it was destroyed. This part of the city was completely reduced to ruins. By the time the German fleet had withdrawn, the raging fire had not been extinguished.

As for how many islanders died in the shelling of the German expeditionary fleet, we can only make preliminary statistics, and there is no way to get exact data at all. The only thing that can be said for sure is that there are a lot of people who have died.

The islanders who died directly under the shelling of the German expeditionary fleet were perhaps not very many. However, many people died in the fires caused by the shelling. According to the official statistics of the island nation, when the German expeditionary fleet shelled Tokyo alone, as many as 200,000 people died on the island. If you add the death toll in other cities, I am afraid it will exceed half a million.

You must know that the total population of the island country is only more than 50 million, and the number of such deaths has accounted for 1 percent of the total population of the island country. Such a ratio is undoubtedly very large.

After the expeditionary fleet destroyed Tokyo, he swaggered away. Although, the island's coastal defense forces still want to stop it in the Uraga waterway. However, after being hit by heavy fire from the expeditionary fleet, it finally died down, and could only watch the German expeditionary fleet withdraw and disappear into Sagami Bay.

"Yaga! Why is this happening? Tokyo was the capital of the empire, but now even Tokyo was shelled by the Germans, and even the Imperial Palace where I lived was destroyed by the Germans. I, the supreme emperor, could only hide in the anti-artillery hole. This is a shame for the entire empire! Emperor Taisho roared in the ruined palace.

In front of him, the elders and cabinet ministers of the island nation knelt on the ground.

Although, the emperor had no real power. But as a person who has been deified, these high-ranking officials who hold secular power are still respectful and respectful in front of him. At least, the emperor is the supreme ruler of the island nation.

"Your Majesty deserves to die, please forgive your majesty!" All the ministers of the island replied.

It took a while for Emperor Taisho to vent his anger. And these ministers of the island country have just left the palace and begun to discuss countermeasures.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the empire to live and die. Tell me, what should we do? Shan County Youpeng glanced at everyone, and then asked. Although, Shigenobu Okuma is the prime minister of the cabinet, the nominal supreme head of the government. However, as the first person among the patriarchs, Yama County Youpeng is actually the most powerful person.

"Lord Yama, the Germans are too bold. How dare they destroy our capital and even launch an artillery bombardment on the Imperial Palace, which already threatens the safety of His Majesty the Emperor. So, between us and the Germans, there is already no end to the death! Okaichi Nosuke looked angry.

"Lord Yama, the hatred between the Reich and Germany is indeed incompatible. But we have to accept reality. That is, now we simply have no way to do anything with the Germans. Even if we want to seek revenge on the Germans, we will have to wait until we get out of this crisis and when we have regained our strength. Shigenobu Okuma said.

Shan Shan Youpeng nodded, not knowing whose point of view he was agreeing with.

"If we're going to compromise, we're going to have to give up Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is rich in resources, and if the empire can occupy it, it will play a significant role in improving the national power of the empire. It's a shame to give up now! "It seems that Okaichi Nosuke still wants to fight for it.

"No matter how good Southeast Asia is, it is better than the destruction of the empire itself! The fact that the Germans dared to attack Tokyo this time, and even to bombard our Imperial Palace, undoubtedly showed their determination. If we do not accept their conditions, then I am afraid that all the coastal cities will be destroyed by the Germans. In that case, our homeland will be almost destroyed. Even if we get Southeast Asia and the homeland is destroyed, will there be a future for the empire? What's more, even if we continue to insist, we will not necessarily get Southeast Asia. The Germans were soon about to launch an attack on the British. After they defeated the British, if we continue to hold out, then the Germans will definitely send troops to attack Southeast Asia. Although we have sent a number of troops to Southeast Asia, we will not be able to supply and replenish our troops in Southeast Asia once the mainland is blocked. How long will they be able to hold out under the attack of the powerful German army? In the end, the empire will probably still fail. And there will be a bigger price to pay! Matsukata said.

Okaichi wanted to refute it, but he couldn't find a reason to do so. I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

"What Song Fengjun said is very good, it is difficult for us to keep Southeast Asia. Facts have proved that in the case of insufficient strength, it is impossible to expand the territory! Forcing it to do so will only give the empire a bitter taste of defeat! Inoue Shinya said.

"I have a lot of responsibility for this incident. If I hadn't come up with this plan, the Empire wouldn't have paid a heavy price for it. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"Well, I already know everyone's opinions. The Germans this time left the Reich at great loss. Then, they are the eternal enemies of the Empire. As long as the empire can grow strong again one day, we will not be able to let them go! But this time, the Reich was really no match for the Germans. For the good of the Empire, for the safety of the people of the Empire. We had to compromise with the Germans. Shan County Youpeng said.

"The purpose of retreating now is to be able to better attack the Germans in the future. Shanxian-kun, there's nothing to be ashamed of here. The Reich was worse than the Germans, and it is understandable to be defeated by them! Inoue said.

Shan County Youpeng nodded: "Foreign Minister, contact the Germans, we accept their conditions!" ”

"Hi, Lord Yamasan!" Foreign Minister Takaaki Kato nodded.

Immediately, the foreign affairs department of the island country contacted Germany and, on behalf of the government of the island country, accepted the conditions put forward by Germany in its entirety. Germany, where the goal has been achieved, has not made any extraneous branches. Because for Germany, the most important thing at the moment is still to defeat Britain.

But in any case, the first confrontation between Germany and the island nation was still a complete victory for Germany.