"Whether it is Korea or Japan, is a place that has long been infiltrated by Chinese civilization, in the past thousand years, the two countries are in the vicinity of China, indeed like children by the protection of their mothers, and in turn defend the mother country, after the sinking of China in the year of Jiashen, North Korea has been loyal for hundreds of years, Japan has also served filial piety for my Emperor Chongzhen, since modern times, Europeans invaded our East Asian countries, Japan took the lead in reforming and changing the law, realizing the prosperity and strength of the country, but it seems to be like a prodigal son, who raised a knife to cut the brotherly state of Korea, and attacked my China even more, In the face of such a great rebellion, it is time to teach him a good lesson and leave him a lesson, but now that the lesson is over, after all, it is her own child, and she naturally can't be ruthless to her own children, so she will naturally have to discipline her well in the future, grind away his wildness, and let him no longer harm others is the responsibility of being a mother......"

Regardless of whether Komura Shoutaro in front of him was willing to hear these words, Liang Dunyan put on a stand of "Heavenly Empire", and when he spit out these words, his eyes kept staring at Komura Shoutaro in front of him, and he noticed that Komura's face seemed to have a trace of shame, but he knew that this was just a joke.

"The whole country of Japan will not forget the grace of China's reconstruction"

When Xiao Cun said this respectfully, Liang Dunyan smiled.

"Reinvention is reconstruction, but lessons must always be left"

Putting away his smile, Liang Dunyan said directly.

"Withdrawal of troops from Korea and the Ryukyus, return of government to China"

And so it was

"Japan has absolutely no objection to this, and we would like to comply with your proposal."

Having dealt with Chinese for more than a thousand years, Komura Shotaro naturally knows what Chinese like to hear, and naturally wants to say something they like to hear.

In these two places, from the very beginning, they realized that they wanted to end the war through negotiations, and the whole of Japan realized that there was no such thing as two places.

"Cession of South Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, Tsushima ......"

After spitting out the names of several islands one after another, Komura Shoutaro did not object, this is the so-called "price of the lesson", compared to the land that needed to be ceded before, the current conditions are probably the last concession.

"Hokkaido and Shikoku are under the trusteeship of China"

"Escrow"

Hearing this condition, Komura Shoutaro was taken aback, this ...... What does that mean?

"Your Excellency......"

Without waiting for Xiao Cun to speak, Liang Dunyan directly explained.

China recognizes Japan's territorial rights over Hokkaido and Shikoku Island, and places them under the administration or supervision of China's ad hoc administration in accordance with certain procedures in accordance with a special agreement. Acknowledging that Japan has international responsibilities to the people of the two places, and that under the Japanese legal system, the trusteeship administration is responsible for the operation of the two governments, and that the top administrative personnel are dispatched by China on a regular rotation, and that Chinese troops are stationed to maintain regional stability, and that the Government of Japan cooperates with the trusteeship administration in the administration of the two places"

"This ...... Isn't that just a lease? ”。

Komura Shoutaro, who hadn't turned a corner for a while, immediately retorted.

"It's different, it's completely different, we recognize the two places as Japanese territory, and enforce Japanese laws in both places, of course, the trusteeship authorities will also promulgate laws adapted to the local area, but in the end, at the right time, the administrative power and garrison power of the two places will be returned to your country step by step."

When making an explanation, Liang Dunyan couldn't help but applaud the "trusteeship concept" proposed by His Majesty, although it is different from cession, but it is not much different from the de facto lend-lease, and the most important thing is to take care of Japan's face.

"So what's the right time?"

Komura Shoutaro, who slowly calmed down, hurriedly asked.

"It depends on when the time is right"...,

"Timing?"

"That is, when Japan decides that Japan will no longer do anything that hurts China's feelings, that is, after Japan truly returns to East Asian culture, China will naturally return the administrative power, and secondly, the right to garrison troops, which is a matter of steps."

Safety and security

Although Liang Dunyan did not understand, after Komura Shoutaro contacted each other in the previous negotiations, he still understood that this may be one of the security guarantees that China needs.

"I need to consult my government before I can make a decision, and I ask you to continue."

After a moment of silence, Komura Shoutaro still chose to kick the ball to Tokyo to make a decision, and this kind of big thing can only be decided by Tokyo.

However, he still realized that this was China's request for Japan's face, and that from any point of view, trusteeship sounded better than lease or cession.

"Of course."

Liang did not object to Komura's request, and he continued.

"In addition, the amount of compensation is ......"

Although it was only a few words, only a slight pause, but Komura Shoutaro's nervous heart almost jumped to the throat, in the cession of land, the Chinese have made fundamental concessions, from the initial cession of half of Japan's territory, to the current several small islands, as for South Sakhalin, it was grabbed from the Russians last year, the Chinese will want South Sakhalin, the main reason is afraid that it was because it once belonged to China.

So how much compensation will the Chinese demand now?

Before, their final bottom line was 12 billion, and now it will be ......

"6 billion yen"

"This ......"

Liang Atsuhiko's offer made Komura Shotaro unacceptable for a while, which was still higher than what Japan could accept.

"Can you reduce it a little more, 6 billion yen is really too high?"

"It can't be reduced anymore, and if it is reduced again, there is really no way to explain it like in China......"

Liang Dunyan shook his head, the reason why he insisted on the six billion indemnity was more important because it was to pave the way for the "Treaty on Security Guarantees between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire", in fact, even among the conditions previously proposed, there were also contents that paved the way for this treaty.

"However, Japan simply cannot afford to pay such a huge amount of reparations, and I ask China to be more lenient, if Japan pays this reparation, then the entire Japanese economy will collapse......

"Crash?"

Liang Dunyan shook his head.

"Of course there will be no collapse, and if your country wishes, our Chinese Empire is ready to provide you with appropriate economic and financial support"

"Economic and financial support?"

Liang Dunyan's response only surprised Komura Shoutaro, and he looked at Liang Dunyan with a puzzled look in his eyes.

"Of course, I only provide financial support to our allies financially as well as financially"

quiet

A draft of a treaty was placed in the center of the long table, and all eyes were on it, and for a moment, everyone in the conference room of the Prime Minister's Office fell silent, and the three remaining elders and ministers were also silent, and their eyes occasionally turned to the treaty on the table.

Security Treaty between the Imperial Chinese and Imperial Japan

This was sent by Komura Shoutaro that if Japan accepted the treaty, then China could make substantial concessions on the terms of peace, especially on the issue of reparations, and even promised to provide economic support to Japan.

Of course, the premise of all this is that Japan must sign the "Treaty of Security between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire."

"Trusteeship, if China gives up trusteeship and reparations, this treaty can be signed"

After a long silence, Inoue broke the silence first.

"Inoue"...,

Shan County Youpeng let out a deep sigh and looked directly at Inoue Xin.

"If we sign it, it will be tantamount to handing over Japan to China"

Glaring at Inoue Shin, Yama Prefecture Youpeng's face was full of anger, and even because he was too excited, his beard beat with the trembling of his muscles from time to time.

"At that time, Yokosuka and Sasebo will become military bases for the Chinese Navy, and Chinese warships can use any Japanese port, and the Chinese Army will also be stationed in Japan with the signing of this treaty, which will basically turn Japan into a vassal state of China, or even ......."

"Actually, you can't say that."

Saigo, who is regarded as a quasi-patriarch, interjected on the side.

"Look at this article, O Shan Jun, that the nationals of the Contracting Parties shall be permitted in the whole territory of the Contracting Parties to engage in and operate commerce, manufacture, processing, science, education, religion, and charity, without interference, in the whole territory of the Contracting Parties, and shall be engaged in commerce, manufacture, processing, science, education, religion, and charity, which are not prohibited by the laws and regulations of the official offices constituted by law, and that if the right of inland navigation or coastal trade of the Contracting Parties is given to the ships of any third State, such right shall also be accorded to the ships of the other Contracting Party. Cabotage trade and inland navigation of any of the Contracting Parties shall not be subject to national treatment, but shall be governed by the laws of that Contracting Party relating to cabotage trade and inland navigation. The Contracting Parties agree that the vessels of the Contracting Parties shall be treated equally favourably in the territory of the Contracting Parties in relation to cabotage trade and inland navigation in respect of the vessels of any third State. Trade between either of the Contracting Parties and its islands and territories shall be deemed to be coastal trade within the meaning of this paragraph. ……”

Ignoring the dissatisfaction shown by Yama Prefecture Youpeng, Saigo Congdao continued.

"Well, there is also this article, so China can get a military base in Japan, and Japanese warships can also go to China's ports, and the army can also go to China to participate in joint military study. And, ah, moreover, the other side is still the winner. Such a generous treaty is unprecedented in the history of the outside world......"

"And what about Japan's sovereignty?"

Asked rhetorically, Shan County Youpeng was not persuaded by Xixiang Congdao.

"Is there still a navy in Japan now? Yes, the Japanese army can go to China when the joint exercises are held, but the Chinese army is the commander, and they will ensure Japan's security, and if a third country declares war on Japan, China will also declare war on the other side, but what if China declares war on other countries? Japan also needs to declare war on the other side, and we will also surrender the command in wartime, this treaty, it seems to be equal, but in fact, it is more harsh than the land reparations, and China's heart to destroy us is from this."

"Words can't be said like that"

Another veteran minister, Masayoshi Matsukata, retorted in a slow voice.

"This treaty, in any case, is relatively equal, and there may be some inequalities, but what would we have to lose without this treaty? Shanxian-kun, you are a soldier, but you also have a sword in my belly, if we can't accept this treaty,"

Masayoshi Matsukata's words grew louder and louder, so much so that at last he shouted that as a politician with a mastery of fiscal policy, he knew better than anyone else what the price would be to be paid if Japan did not accept the treaty. 、

"Japan is in danger of perishing"

"Acceptance of this treaty is tantamount to destruction"

"If we don't accept this treaty, just the reparations will crush Japan for a hundred years, and if we accept this treaty, we still have a chance."

"What other chances?"

"We also have the opportunity to use diplomacy, to use the balance between the great powers to escape the fate of Japan completely becoming a Chinese territory, Chinese may be stationed in Japan, maybe Japan needs to afford the military expenses of the garrison, but after all, Japan still exists, Japan does not need to carry a heavy burden in terms of financial resources, Japan still has a day to rise again, and ......"...,

Matsukata's words paused slightly, and his voice sank slightly.

"Perhaps, we can really unite with Chinese, in this era of the jungle, in Asia, if there is only one Japan in Asia, then Japan will definitely be annexed and eliminated by the Western powers in the future, and China is now rising like Japan, and if the relationship between the two countries can be adjusted, or even sign such a treaty, then Japan will have a ...... to rely on."

"Ridiculous"

A sentence came out of the mouth of Yama County Youpeng, and he glared angrily at Matsukata Justice.

"How can we tie the security of our own country to the affairs of another country, this is simply a prevarication"

"Then let's refuse to sign the treaty, and then continue to fight the war......"

"You don't have to keep fighting, the British are not ......"

As soon as the words of the anxious Yama Yama Youpeng came out, he regretted it, before he accused Matsukata of handing over the security of the country to the Chinese, and now he is involved in the British.

"Britain, if Japan goes to war with the United States in the future, is it possible that the British will still be on our side? Is there no difference between Japan's future and that of Britain? After all, we and China are Asian countries......"

"France and Germany are still European countries"

"That's why China needs such a treaty as a guarantee."

"It is true that China has stationed troops in Japan, and China has ensured their own security, but what about Japan's security? It is entirely to the Chinese that we should pray that they do not have the intention of annexing us at all, otherwise once this treaty is signed, we will be waiting to give up Japan's territorial defense."

The arguments were still unsettled, the senators were dissatisfied, and the cabinet ministers were equally dissatisfied, but compared to the arguments of the senators, the cabinet ministers were unexpectedly semi-silent at this time.

Standing up in pain, Katsura Taro looked at the senators and cabinet ministers.

"After reading this treaty,"

Katsura Taro waved the text of the treaty translated by the telegram from Komura Shoutaro and said,

"Personally, I'm angry, I'm still angry, but ...... Again, there is a hint of good fortune, at least, that the Chinese government has shown its sincerity in wanting to withdraw from the war......"

After Katsura Taro fell silent, Gentaro Kodama suddenly spoke.

"I don't see any reason to continue the war. In my opinion, the most important thing now is to lose the last flap of capital in Japan, accept this relatively tolerant condition, and then pin your hopes on changes in the diplomatic and international situation to preserve Japan's integrity, and the Qing State will still be able to support it for decades, and Japan will not be worse than the Qing State. ”

Then Mrs. Er sneered again.

"The so-called theory that we can stop the enemy in Honshu and that the closer the battlefield is to Honshu, the better it will be for Japan. Well, even if we solve the problem of weapons, what if the people who are extremely burdened don't want to?"

Kodama Gentaro's words only caused Terauchi Masaki's dissatisfaction, and he couldn't hold it anymore and almost immediately shouted loudly.

"Even if the Japanese people are tired of war, we will fight to the last soldier! That's all there is to do to defend Japan."

And Youpeng in Shanxian said angrily.

"If we can't do our duty to assist the emperor and defend Japan,"

Then he cried out again,

"We should cut our stomachs and sincerely apologize"

In the end, no decision was made, and in fact, it was difficult for everyone to make a decision, because behind this decision was undoubtedly "betrayal".

As he left the conference room, Yama walked up to Gentaro Kodama dissatisfied.

"Today I was counting on your support,"

Then Youpeng in Shanxian complained again. …,

"But I didn't get anything, you're like those people."

Two days later, on June 8, the Imperial Council was convened to present the resolution of the Supreme War Guidance Council to the Emperor for approval. Unlike any previous Imperial Council, this one was held in the Imperial Household Ministry. In addition to the emperor, the meeting was attended by cabinet members including the "triumvirate of the fathers and fathers," the president of the Privy Council, the prime minister, the minister of munitions, and the minister of agriculture and forestry.

At this time, Emperor Meiji was prepared for what he heard, but in the end he sat silently on the throne with a "straight face" and did not express any opinion.

Katsura Taro, as Prime Minister, first expressed his opinion on the "Treaty of Security between the Empire of China and the Empire of Japan", but to put it mildly, apparently in consideration of the presence of His Majesty the Emperor, and at the end of this restrained discussion, Aritomo Yamaguchi shouted loudly.

"Alright then,"

Katsura Taro finally looked at Yama Prefecture and said.

"If everyone is particularly opposed to this, then let's fight with the Chinese"

With that, he stood up and bowed to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, if you reject this security treaty, then there is only one choice."

At this time, Emperor Meiji's face showed a look of unease, and his expression only made everyone puzzled for a while, and Dao knew why.

"Let's sign"

(I'm sorry.,Yesterday I worked overtime until more than ten o'clock this morning.,So I didn't update.,When I got home today.,It's almost upside down to sleep.,Just woke up.,It's really past the age of staying up late and still very sleepy)......,