Xiao Mubai came with a guest, it was Rui Enshi, who had just succeeded Jia Leheng as US minister to China. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

After the news of the victory of the Chinese naval forces over the Japanese fleet was transmitted back to the United States, the US Government, which had been sitting on the hill and watching the tiger fight, quickly came to the conclusion that after Japan lost the naval battle, it would also suffer a crushing defeat in the land war. At this time, if the Chinese are allowed to continue to upset the balance of power in the Far East, it will definitely not be in the interests of the United States. Therefore, it has become imperative to readjust the China policy.

Looking at the coffee that the secretary had made for himself, Rui Enshi was satisfied, and kept looking at Xiao Mubai who was sitting in front of him. I saw that he said very enthusiastically: "Your Excellency, it is an honor to meet you today, and I would like to extend my most sincere greetings to you on behalf of Mr. Wilson, President of the United States, and in my own name!" ”

"Thank you, Mr. Wilson, Your Excellency, and my American friends for their support and appreciation for my Government's efforts to abolish the Old Testament." Xiao Mubai said lightly, although he was polite, but it was full of diplomatic rhetoric.

"The United States of America is a friend of all nations seeking freedom and equality. What's more, the friendship between China and the United States has a long history, and there has been good cooperation since the Qing Dynasty. ”

"As His Excellency the Minister said, China and the United States have had good cooperation since the Qing Dynasty." Xiao Mubai was in a good mood, and said with a smile after saying this: "Moreover, I myself have been committed to the friendly cooperation between China and the United States. In the past two years, the vigorous development of commercial and trade activities between the two sides is the best proof of this. ”

Reinsch blinked deliberately and said, "However, now many people in the United States are beginning to worry that the continued turbulent situation in the Far East will adversely affect the future business and trade activities between the two sides. ”

The two seemed to be chatting, but in fact, Rui Enshi had already vaguely explained the intentions of the US government. He believed that the young man in front of him could understand that dealing with smart people was sometimes very simple. On the other side of the ocean, the emergence of a strong Japan is not in the interests of the United States, so how can the emergence of a strong China be in the interests of the United States?

Xiao Mubai was silent for a moment, although his face was silent, but in his heart he was scolding the hypocrisy of US imperialism. After a while, he said slowly: "Indeed, such a tragedy should be ended as soon as possible. ”

"I think the United States of America is ready to use its good offices for both sides, if you wish!" Rui Enshi's eyes lit up, and he heard the words clearly, he thought that Xiao Mubai also had the idea of ending the war, so he couldn't help but directly point out his intention.

"The Chinese people have a broader mind than the sea and the sky, but we can't put sand in our eyes!"

Xiao Mubai's answer, although it sounded a little plausible, Rui Enshi still understood. I saw him smile slightly and said, "Of course, the Japanese should also pay the necessary price for their stupid behavior!" ”

"Then, our condition is that the Japanese must return the Luda and Taiwan regions that forcibly occupied our country, and withdraw from Korea and the Ryukyus. In addition, we will compensate our country for $200 million in war losses. ”

When Rui Enshi heard this, his eyebrows suddenly twisted. It may not be difficult to return Luda and the Taiwan region, but North Korea and Shuqiu are a bit tricky, and as for 200 million US dollars, it is even more impossible to talk about it. You must know that even if the Japanese army and navy are all defeated, as long as the Chinese army is not able to carry out transoceanic landing operations, then Japan will not be truly defeated. Therefore, in this case, Xiao Mubai's offer is a little unrealistic.

"Your Excellency, I beg your pardon. Although the United States wants to do its part for peace between the two sides, are these conditions you put forward too unrealistic? ”

Xiao Mubai didn't reply immediately, but smiled slightly before saying: "Mr. Minister, I guess you haven't heard of it, there is an old saying in our China, which is called asking for money on the spot. ”

Rui Enshi nodded, sighed for a moment, then laughed, and then got up and said: "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, we will convey your goodwill to the Japanese government as soon as possible, and I believe that at this moment, His Excellency Yamamoto Gonbei should also hope that this conflict between the two countries can be ended as soon as possible." After all, peace in the Far East is in the interests of all countries. ”

Yang Yongtai sent him out of the door, but after returning to the office, he was a little puzzled and said, "Chairman, are you really planning to negotiate peace?" ”

Xiao Mubai walked to the map and looked at it a few times, and then asked: "Changqing, in your opinion, the Japanese have suffered such a big loss this time, will they be willing to sit down and negotiate?" ”

"With the spirit of the Japanese, if they don't reach the point of exhaustion, how can they sit down and negotiate?" Yang Yongtai gave his own answer after a moment. Who doesn't know that after the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese were full of self-confidence and militaristic ideas were rampant. Negotiation? If it is Britain and Germany, it may still be possible, but China, I am afraid......

"Well said! Although the Japanese navy has been severely damaged by us, it still has the strength to fight a war, and it is far from the point of exhaustion. Xiao Mubai bowed slightly, and said: "Besides, even if Yamamoto Gonbei and those people want to stop, is the Japanese Army willing?" I'm afraid that with their arrogance, even Shan County has friends who don't dare to be this master easily. ”

"So, why are you still ......" Yang Yongtai said, a little unsure of what to say.

Xiao Mubai smiled dumbly, and then explained: "Negotiation is negotiation, but the battle that should be fought still has to be fought." The Americans have a necessary relationship with us now, and we have to give them face. What's more, there must be the shadow of Britain and France in this, and we may always be enemies of the whole world! ”

Yang Yongtai himself has an extraordinary comprehension of politics, and as soon as he was clicked at this moment, he immediately understood Xiao Mubai's motives and the strangeness in it. Although the Americans have their own selfish motives in coming forward this time, it is also related to the worries of Britain, France, and other countries. It's just that they would never have imagined that China, which was the most difficult to convince, would easily accept mediation, while Japan, which was the most sure, would never accept such a condition because of its arrogance.

So, what will be their reaction if the U.S. government intervenes and gets an even more ferocious Japanese attack? What will be the reaction of countries such as Britain and France? Will they be emotionally inclined to China? Will they still allow China to continue to bleed Japan? Thinking of this, Yang Yongtai couldn't help but smile.

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In Beijing's Nanyuan, the General Staff Headquarters of the People's Army, which is temporarily working here, will be star-studded at this moment, and the three major branches of the army, navy, and air force, and all senior generals will be present one after another.

"After receiving the order of Chairman Xiao of the Central Military Commission, the campaign of our People's Army to attack Taiwan will be officially launched!" Jiang Fangzhen's eyes flashed with excitement, it was indeed excitement, excitement from the bottom of his heart!

As chief of the General Staff, he was responsible for almost everything in the People's Army, and he personally reviewed and knew all the combat operations on various battlefields. However, in the past few years, there has not been any battle plan that can make him so excited when he is calm and elegant. Taiwan is not Tibet, nor is it the Northeast, Taiwan is a territory ceded to Japan by the Manchu court through the Treaty of Shimonoseki! The recovery of Taiwan is definitely the most important symbol of the victory in the war against Japan. Recovering the lost land for the country is the dream of every Chinese soldier in this era.

"Recovering Taiwan is the unshirkable responsibility of our generation of soldiers, and our navy will certainly go all out!" Qu Tongfeng took the lead in expressing his position, and although his words were sonorous and powerful, they all revealed his full confidence in the navy. And the results of the naval battle in the morning undoubtedly confirmed the capabilities of the navy.

"In landing operations, the navy is naturally the key!" After Jiang Fangzhen was overjoyed, he quickly became calm: "This Taiwan operation will be under the unified command of General Lan Tianwei, commander of the Nanjing Military Region, and all other armies, arms, and departments must make every effort to cooperate and provide support!" ”

"Our navy plans to send Deputy Chief of Staff Zai Xun to lead the team south to coordinate the East China Sea Fleet and the South China Sea Fleet, and send warships to cover the landing fleet throughout the process."

Zaixun was stunned when he heard this, and after instantly reacting, he got up and saluted left and right. Although he tried his best to show himself calmly, his slightly excited expression betrayed him.

"Good!" Jiang Fangzhen nodded in response, which could be regarded as an affirmation of the attitude of the navy. However, after a while, he continued: "In addition, on the Korean battlefield, the Japanese army further reduced its strength after the arrival of its reinforcements, and now the outer areas of Pyongyang have built almost circular fortifications in Nampo, Sunan, and Pyongseong. Obviously, Terauchi Masatsuki wanted to use this as the core to attract our army's heavy army group to besiege Pyongyang's key areas after building strong fortifications, so as to achieve the goal of delaying attrition and taking the opportunity to launch a decisive battle. ”

"Commander Zhang Xiaohuai from the Northeast asked us for reinforcements, saying that they are not enough, what do you think?"

"They had to fight the Japanese army and guard against the Russian army in the north, and their strength was indeed insufficient. Although it is necessary to send more troops to reinforce them, it is not cost-effective to throw too many troops in the large and small mountainous areas of northern Korea. In my opinion, the reinforcements will be based on the two armies! This time, it was Feng Guozhang who replied first.

Jiang Fangzhen kept nodding his head, thinking for a moment before thinking about it, but when he looked up and saw that Feng Guozhang seemed to have unfinished intentions, he couldn't help asking: "Deputy Chief of General Staff Feng, if you have anything to say, it's okay for you to say it directly!" ”

Feng Guozhang sighed secretly, and after remembering the Beiyang feelings in the past, he plucked up the courage and said: "Commander, I hope that in the second batch of troops entering the DPRK, you can transfer the 16th Army!" ”

"Good! Then give the order! Jiang Fangzhen groaned slightly, then nodded in agreement.

After all, all he needs is to send more troops to North Korea, and this goal can be achieved. The 16th Army was born in the old Beiyang, and its combat strength itself is not bad, and after half a year of training, it is indeed worth looking forward to.