Toshitsu Okubo, Takayoshi Kido, Hirobumi Ito...... And Yanagihara Maeko, who is like himself at this age!

The heroes of the Meiji Restoration era in Japan, there were four of them who appeared in front of them like this!

For these dazzling stars who have led an era and are familiar with history, there has always been a deep respect. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

It was the unremitting efforts of these people that finally changed the fate of Japan's poor and weak!

It was their generation that changed the course of Japanese history!

And themselves, can they do what they once did?

Thinking that it has been 7 years since I crossed over here, but the results I have achieved are still extremely limited, I can't help but sigh in my heart.

Guo Songtao couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw Lin Yizhe's eyes flickering at Okubo Ritsu and Ito Hirobumi and others, and he was sitting next to Lin Yizhe at this time, so he coughed lightly.

Lin Yizhe came back to his senses, and he knew that now was the time for him to officially confront these "idols" in front of him.

Okubo Ritsu noticed the change in the eyes of the young man in front of him, and couldn't help but be secretly surprised in his heart.

Lin Yizhe got up first and politely welcomed the three important Japanese ministers who had just arrived in Beijing to participate in the talks, and Okubo and others got up to express their gratitude, and the two sides exchanged greetings and then sat down again.

At the beginning of the negotiations, the two sides first checked each other's government's authorization documents, and first discussed the negotiation procedures on a transactional basis.

When he saw that the Chinese document indeed contained the word "plenipotentiary" and that the word "plenipotentiary" was preceded by the explanatory words "peace war decision," Okubo was secretly shocked.

According to the practice of public international law, peace talks should be held in a state of armistice between the two sides, and before the arrival of Okubo Ritsu, the two sides had reached an armistice agreement through the efforts of Sokushima Tanetomi and Yanagihara Maemitsu. As soon as the negotiations between the two sides began, they went straight to the point.

Okubo wanted to find out the bottom line of the Chinese side, and he was still following the path of the former Tokushima Tanetomi and Yanagihara Maemitsu to debate the sovereignty of Taiwan with the Chinese side.

"The Tufan tribe in Taiwan is beyond the reach of your government. The evidence of this can be found in the books published in your country, and in the reply given by your envoy to your office, which is particularly evident, and therefore regarded it as terra nullius for good reason. It is the duty of the Japanese Empire to take revenge for the crime of killing our people, and the axiom of the Seiban, which can also be used as the main basis. "There is no justification for your government to accuse Japan of not declaring war. ”

"Mr. Okubo's statement is ridiculous." After listening to the translator's explanation, Lin Yizhe shook his head and replied, "The whole island of Taiwan and its affiliated islands have been the territory of China for a long time, and many of the indigenous tribes on Taiwan Island have been naturalized in China, and there are more than ten of them in the register, although some tribes have not yet been naturalized, but they have lived together with the local Han people for a long time, almost more than 300 years of history. According to the public law of the nation, the people within the territory of a country, whether they live on the land or the inhabitants of the land, including the plants, animals, and minerals under the land, are governed by the laws of that country. The entire island of Taiwan is China's territory, and the indigenous people living here are subject to the jurisdiction and protection of Chinese law, and other countries have no right to interfere. And the Japanese army actually invaded brazenly on the grounds that the Ryukyu boat people were killed by the Fanmin, not only slaughtering the Fanmin, but also burning and looting the local Han people. And when our army tried to stop the barbaric actions of the Japanese army, the Japanese army brazenly attacked our army, causing a large number of casualties to our army. Moreover, the killing of the people of Ryukyu was not a Japanese, and Ryukyu was a subject country of China, which is China's internal affair, and Japan actually called the people of Ryukyu Japanese, so as to raise an army, which obviously violated the public law of all countries, what is this not a deliberate provocation? ”

"However, when faced with the questioning of our envoys, the two ministers of your office, Mao Changxi and Dong Sui, told us that the Japanese army could punish the people themselves. The Japanese army -- no, it was the Taiwan Shengfan expedition that set off for Taiwan. "It can be said that Japan's actions were communicated to your government in advance and with the consent of your government, and did not violate the public law of the world, nor did it intend to provoke." ”

Hearing that Okubo Ritsu pushed Mao Changxi and Dong Sui out, Chonghou, Guo Songtao and Xia Jiahao's eyes unconsciously flashed with worry.

Indeed, the troubles caused by Mao Changxi and Dong Xun's brainless remark of "asking whether you are guilty or not, let your country handle it" still make Prime Minister Yamen feel difficult to endure to this day.

"The words of Mao Changxi and Dong Sui only represent their personal opinions, and do not represent the opinions of our government." Lin Yizhe replied calmly, "The two of them have already paid the price for their nonsense, and now that they are exiled criminals, what they said no longer makes any sense. ”

After listening to Lin Yizhe's answer, Guo Songtao secretly praised in his heart, "Okay!" Chonghou and Xia Jiahao all twisted their beards and smiled.

"In addition, I would like to remind Mr. Okubo that the Ryukyu boat people who were killed were Ryukyuan, not Japanese." Guo Songtao interjected at the right time, "There is no reason for your country to send troops through this. ”

After answering these questions, Okubo understood that not only would he not be able to get any bargains by using the "theory of no ownership of the land", but it was also likely to lead to the Ryukyu issue in advance, so he immediately ended the topic and began to turn to other directions.

"I express my deep condolences to the tragic clashes and the people who lost their lives in the clashes between our and our armies." Okubo Ritsu got up as he spoke, and Ito Hirobumi, Kido Takayoshi, Yanagihara Maemitsu and the attachés of the Japanese mission also got up tacitly.

Chonghou, Guo Songtao and Xia Jiahao didn't understand what the Japanese were going to do for a while, and they all glanced at Lin Yizhe, who sat there without moving, staring at the movements of the Japanese quietly.

Okubo first led all the Japanese to turn to the east, bowed deeply, then stretched out his hands, struck his palms three times in unison, and then lowered his head.

Lin Yizhe knew that the Japanese were performing a "silent mourning" ceremony, so he did not make a sound, and Guo Songtao and others also remained silent when they saw that he did not speak.

Thinking that the Japanese were mourning in silence on the surface, but in their hearts they might be greeting their immediate family, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

The superficial articles of the Japanese are really enough!

After about three minutes, the Japanese ended the silent ceremony and sat down again.

"There is no point in arguing about the unfortunate things that happened in the past. We should focus on the future of peace and friendship between the two countries, and I am sure that all the ministers here share my thoughts. Ito Hirobumi smiled and turned the other cheeks into the question, "This time, my government has come to your country for talks with the greatest sincerity for peace. How to prevent such a tragedy from happening again is the responsibility of all of us, isn't it? ”

Hearing Ito Hirobumi's words, Lin Yizhe sighed secretly in his heart.

Hirofumi Ito, really a powerful character!

"This battle in the Taiwan Strait was provoked by your army!" After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Guo Songtao was obviously disgusted by Ito Hirobumi's words, and immediately said, "Since your envoy said that he came with the greatest peace sincerity, then do something real!" Don't talk in vain! ”

Hearing that Guo Songtao began to lead the topic to "substantive issues", Lin Yizhe secretly praised in his heart.

"The Japanese government has punished the officials involved in planning this operation," Ito said, "for which Aritomo Aritomo of the Japanese Army has resigned." When a peace agreement is reached, my Government will further hold those involved accountable. ”

"What Mr. Ito mean is that your government is no longer responsible for this incident?" Hearing Ito Hirofumi's words of avoiding the important and trivial, Lin Yizhe sneered, and pulled back the focus of the debate.

"It's true that our government has no responsibility." Referring to the meaning of the responsibility of the Japanese government, Ito Hiroshi Shirabayashi Yoshitsu hastened to explain, "First of all, our government has no intention of going to war with your country, nor has it ever issued a proclamation about foreign wars, which can be confirmed by all nations. Secondly, our government originally intended to form a team for the expedition, but it was used by some thieves with ulterior motives, who took the opportunity to expand the size of the expedition and started the operation without authorization. When the Chinese government learned the news, it sent officials to stop it, but the thieves disobeyed the government's order and set off, so this tragedy happened. ”

Hearing Ito Hirobumi's defense, Lin Yizhe snorted, "There is no responsibility? The expedition team that Mr. Ito mentioned was all made up of Japanese soldiers! Since it was an expedition, why did so many officers and men of the Japanese Navy and Army participate? Could it be that the Japanese armed forces are not under the jurisdiction of the Japanese government? Does the Government of Japan have no responsibility to govern? ”

"Yes! Is your Government not responsible for its lack of restraint on the military? Guo Songtao also said.

This time it was Ito's turn to be speechless.

"In terms of jurisdiction and restraint over the military, our government bears a certain responsibility." Kido Takayoshi said at this time, "But it is true that our government has no intention of making enemies with your country, and the recklessness of the thieves in the army cannot all blame our government. For example, your government has failed to effectively restrain the people from killing innocent people, and it is also responsible for the ineffective handling of this incident, but my government does not blame your government for this. ”

"According to the public law of all countries, the government should be held responsible for the mistakes made by the people of a country, whether the government of your country intends to connive at the reckless actions of the army, whether it is the army of your country or the expedition team, they are all Japanese, and the Japanese government bears unshirkable responsibility for the crimes they committed." Lin Yizhe said, "The Japanese burned, killed, looted, and attacked the Chinese army on Chinese soil, causing huge disasters and losses to the Chinese military and civilians, and such serious consequences must be borne by the Japanese government!" ”

Hearing that Lin Yizhe's words were sharp and his words were not good, Ito Hirobumi and others were all in their hearts.

"Our government is willing to compensate for the losses caused by the thieves to the military and civilians of your country." Okubo Ritsu, who has not spoken, said, "Our government is willing to take concrete actions in exchange for peace, goodwill, and trust between the two countries." ”

Hearing that Okubo Litong happily agreed to compensation, Chonghou, Guo Songtao and Xia Jiahao were all surprised.

According to the situation of the negotiations a few days ago, as soon as compensation is mentioned, the Japanese are cunning in every possible way, and today they have suddenly changed their nature, and it is true that they will not be able to turn this corner in an instant.

But Lin Yizhe seemed unmoved, he stared at Okubo Ritsu's eyes, as if he wanted to see him through.

Okubo Ritsu met Lin Yizhe's gaze without fear, and his eyes were as deep as Gutan.

The two looked at each other for a while, and Lin Yizhe was about to speak, when Okubo Ritsu's face suddenly showed an uncomfortable look, he coughed, and said to Lin Yizhe: "Excuse me, Your Excellency, my body is a little unwell." Can today's talks start here? ”

Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and nodded, "Your envoy may be a newcomer to our country, and he is not accustomed to the water and soil, and the saddle horse is tired, so he is not feeling well, so please go back to recuperate." There is no rush in this peace talk. ”

"Thank you, then!" Okubo got up and bowed deeply to Lin Yizhe, Lin Yizhe got up and arched his hand, which was regarded as a return salute, and Okubo Ritsu then led Ito Hirobumi and others to leave.

"I don't think he looks like he's sick, he just wants to use the word 'drag' Dafa." Guo Songtao watched the figure of the Japanese disappear at the door, and turned his head to Lin Yizhe and said.

"It's been delayed over the first day of junior high school, but it can't be delayed for fifteen, we are not in a hurry about this, it is they who are in a hurry." Lin Yizhe sneered, "Just give us time to prepare." ”

"What do you want to prepare?" Chonghou heard what Lin Yizhe said, and immediately asked.

"Chonggong doesn't know, the Japanese have always seen the coffin and don't cry, this time, they always have to let them see the power, they will be soft!" Lin Yizhe said in a deep voice.

"Does Kunyu mean that he wants to prepare for the peace talks, and once they break up, he will meet the Japanese?" Xia Jiahao asked in surprise.

"Exactly!" Lin Yizhe nodded affirmatively.

Hearing Lin Yizhe's answer, Chonghou, Guo Songtao and Xia Jiahao were all taken aback.

Guo Songtao, who loves to keep a diary, wrote down the following words in his diary that day: "...... The east has not been decided for a long time, and after the east envoy Okubo arrived in the capital, he was even more cunning than Yanagihara. The General Administration has taken care of bald lips, but when he met Lin Kunyu, he actually retired from the table due to illness, which can be described as strange! ”

Okubo returned to the Japanese Legation and looked at the record of today's meeting presented by the clerk, and his face became extremely gloomy.

"This Lin Yizhe is really a terrible person!" Okubo Ritsu recalled today's negotiations and said word for word.

"Yes." Hirobumi Ito looked at Okubo and said, "When dealing with this person, you have to be extra careful." ”

"Still, today I think we achieved important results." Kido Takayo said on the side.

"What do you think? Kido-kun? Okubo asked.

"We promised today to compensate for the losses caused to the Qing military and civilians, and he did not object, which is tantamount to acquiescence, so we can compensate according to the actual losses that have occurred." "That way, they won't be able to blackmail us any more." ”

"Yes." Okubo nodded, as Kido Takayoshi said, the reason why he raised the issue of compensation to China in the first round of negotiations was precisely to prevent Hayashi from asking for a sky-high price.

"We need to try to figure out the general situation of the losses caused by this war to the Qing State before the next round of negotiations." "Also, find a way to create a public opinion that exaggerates the Russian threat to the Qing State, and Japan intends to help the Qing State against Russia!" ”

"That's a good idea!" Hearing that Okubo Ritsu pretended to be sick and quit for this, Ito Hirobumi couldn't help but secretly admire.

"That's right! Among the Qing officials, there were many 'Xingya factions', who had proposed that the Qing and Japan join forces against Russia, and if they could exaggerate the Russian threat and the role of Japan, they would definitely issue an initiative to the Qing Emperor! That's when it becomes much easier to negotiate! Yanagihara Maemitsu also said excitedly.

A few people discussed some details again, maybe they were a little tired, so everyone sat down on the sofa to rest.

"By the way, how's the situation with Vice Island-kun?" Okubo Ritsu remembered the sick Tokushima Tanetomi and asked.

"Mr. Viceshima has woken up, but he has chest pain and can't get out of bed yet." An embassy counsellor replied.

Okubo was about to go to visit, but he saw an embassy secretary hurrying in, holding a beautiful wooden box with a letter-like object on it.

The secretary walked straight up to Okubo and handed him the wooden box.

"What is this?" Okubo asked curiously.

"This was sent by several Chinese, and they said that it was given to Mr. Vice Island by Minister Hayashi Yizhe for treatment."

Okubo Toshitsu took the name card on the wooden box, looked at it, handed it to Hirobumi Ito, and then took the box and opened the lid.

Inside the box, there are two huge ginseng trees!

"It's ...... Mountain ginseng? Seeing these two valuable ginseng trees, Ito Hirobumi couldn't help but be stunned.

"He said it was for Sokushima-kun to be treated?" Okubo asked with a frown.

"Yes." The secretary replied.

Okubo Ritsu's face suddenly turned blue.

"How did he know that Vice Island-kun was sick?" Okubo Ritsu said in a deep voice, "Vice Island-kun was sick yesterday, and he actually found out today?" I even bought ginseng for Vice Island-kun to treat his illness? Where did he get the news so quickly? ”

Hearing this, Hirofumi Ito and Takayo Kido realized the seriousness of the problem, and their faces also changed color.

"Okubo, what do you think is the reason for this?" Yanagihara Maezhimitsu also understood what Okubo Ritsu meant, and his face suddenly turned pale.