Negotiations lasted four days, and it was not until July 14 that an agreement was finally reached. Talks on Jeju Island alone lasted nearly two days, and the Japanese side never relented on the first day. The next day, the Japanese side softened. It was all because on the third day of negotiations, Zong Li slammed the door and left, and the Chinese army, which was originally only 20,000 or 30,000 people on the Sino-Korean border, suddenly gathered nearly 100,000 people and nearly 1,000 planes and tanks of various kinds. A squadron of battleships cruised directly in the Tsushima Strait, inspecting incoming and going Japanese ships. The atmosphere, which was originally quite relaxed, suddenly became tense and full of gunpowder.

Compared with the fanning of the flames by the Soviet Union, Germany's indifference, Anglo-American France had to put pressure on Japan. The peace talks were provoked by you, Japan, and it is normal for them to give up a little bit now, but if the war continues again, then their efforts will not be in vain for a while. However, they also proposed to the Chinese side that the Japanese side of Jeju Island would not let go, and simply use a different way, using the method of lend-lease.

Both sides agreed to the Anglo-American proposal, and on the fourth day a new round of negotiations began over the lease term. In the end, both sides made concessions, and the Japanese side also needed a step down at this time, and the scene became more and more stiff, making Hirohito and the base camp sweat. North Korea's Kwantung Army and the fleet that had been guarding the mainland were all on standby, and once the negotiations broke down, they had no choice but to continue fighting, which they did not want to see. Now the issue of facing Jeju Island can be resolved with dignity on both sides. For Japan, not only can it get rid of new sword soldiers, but it can also save a little face.

After Chen Shao negotiated the ownership of the Ryukyus, he handed over everything to Zong Li with confidence. Regarding Jeju Island, which is requested by Zongli, Chen Shao is also aware of the strategic role of this island. Once it belongs to China together with the Ryukyu Islands, it will form a flanking attack on Japan's Kyushu Island, and Jeju Island is only a few hundred nautical miles away from Japan's Sasebo Naval Base. Jeju Island can be turned into an unsinkable aircraft carrier in the South China Sea. Moreover, it is also a huge aircraft carrier, and the area of Jeju Island is not small, which is more than enough for a few aviation divisions. It can also be used as a submarine home port, and the bay conditions are very superior.

Therefore, on the issue of negotiations with Japan, Chen Shao gave a high degree of support, and the military department also showed a 12-point spirit, and all the former Feng recruits who had just been in the training period were gathered on the Sino-DPRK border, and all the heavy weapons in the northeast direction were also moved to the Sino-DPRK border, and the navy's battleships were even more under the noses of the Japanese. Whether to fight or not, but we must let Japan see the determination of the Chinese side, so that the Japanese side will make concessions. Chen Shao understood the hearts of the Japanese that Korea at this time was more important than anything else, and not to mention the position, the labor and resources on North Korea alone were not something that the Japanese side could give up. A colony the size of Japan is not something that Japan can easily abandon. Compared to North Korea, Jeju Island is not so important, and the Japanese side does not want to do the kind of thing that picks up sesame seeds and loses watermelons.

July 15, 1928

All Chinese will remember today, and today, the war between China and Japan for more than two months has come to an end for the time being.

What makes all Chinese proud is that today's China is in a victorious position, and there is also the first unequal treaty with the outside world, and the object is still Japan, which plundered countless times in China.

The sound of firecrackers in the streets and alleys of the land of China has not stopped, and today is happier for the Chinese than the New Year, and all the Chinese feel that their waists are straight. The Chinese working in foreign banks also feel that the foreigners are not so harsh now, and their wages have risen a lot. The foreigners on the street don't look as arrogant as they used to be, and they are very polite when buying and selling things. These changes are understood by everyone, because the Chinese are no longer the sick men of East Asia.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Shanghai at this time was empty alleys, countless Shanghai people gathered outside the Longteng Hotel, and some of the wealthy people lived directly in the Longteng Hotel, and they all wanted to witness the signing ceremony.

Outside the Longteng Hotel, the few people who received the crowd had already rushed to the crowd, and except for a few of the Shanghai police and armed police officers and soldiers who were to patrol, all the other police officers and armed police officers and soldiers rushed to maintain order. However, in the face of a huge flow of people, the police and armed police alone cannot sustain themselves. The chief of the Shanghai police had to ask the garrison in Shanghai for help, and the People's Army stationed in Shanghai immediately sent a regiment of soldiers to maintain order. With the help of the troops, the scene was able to gain some order.

Ten o'clock, inside the original negotiation room.

Yoshiichi Tanaka was the first to walk in, and after waiting for about five minutes, Zong Li arrived belatedly.

A large number of reporters were already waiting inside, and although these reporters were separated by guards and could not approach the negotiating table, the cameras in their hands were not idle, and there was a shutter at the two delegates.

The two contracts have been placed on the table, Tanaka Yoshiichi and Zong Li have checked the contents of the contract in detail, Tanaka Yoshiichi signed the two contracts without finding any problems, and when Tanaka Yoshiichi picked up the two contracts and handed them to Zong Li, Zong Li just stood and did not reach out to pick them up. In this regard, Tanaka Yoshiichi had to hand over the contract, and the two stood opposite each other, with a table in between, and Tanaka Yoshiichi's movements inevitably had to bend down.

Seeing Tanaka Yoshiichi's movements, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Zongli's mouth, and then he stretched out his hand to take the two contracts that had been handed to him. How could a reporter not far away let go of such a wonderful picture, almost at the same time, this picture was taken by all the reporters.

At this time, the two formed a stark contrast, one bent over and looked very respectful, and the other had a straight body and a confident face, looking calm. So far, Zongli's name has spread all over the country and has become a household name. Yoshiichi Tanaka once again added to Japan's pillar of shame.

Tanaka Yoshiichi took a contract signed by Zongli and left in a hurry, and at this time he no longer had the face to stay here. He wanted to rush back to Japan as soon as possible, and he didn't want to stay in this country that had given him endless humiliation.

Although the crowd could not see the details of the signing, the crowd cheered when they saw the gray Japanese delegates leave the Dragon Hotel.

Yoshiichi Tanaka has left, but Zongli's show is not over yet, and he wants to officially announce the content of this contract to the world.

A lectern has been set up at the entrance of the Dragon Hotel, and the audio microphone equipment is also ready.

The garrison troops who came to maintain order formed a barrier with their bodies outside the podium, and the other soldiers and police cooperated to direct the crowd to slowly gather over.

When Zong Li stood on the podium, the crowd that was still talking quietly fell silent, and the crowded crowd was in stark contrast to the quiet scene.

Zong Li first introduced himself, and then began to read out the contract:

"Sino-Japanese Shanghai Peace Treaty"

Article 1: China and Japan shall cease the hostilities and restore peace on the date of the exchange of contracts.

Article 2: Abrogate all unequal treaties previously signed between the two countries.

Article 3: Japan shall pay China $800 million in compensation for military expenses and the blood of soldiers and civilians who were killed, and for the reconstruction of damaged houses.

The paragraph shall be paid in eight instalments: the first two hundred million dollars, which shall be paid within six months of the approval of the exchange of this treaty; the second US$100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0 The balance is divided into six equal payments and paid annually; The law is as follows: the first equal payment shall be paid within two years, the second within three years, the third within four years, the fourth within five years, the fifth within six years, and the sixth within seven years; The annual period shall be counted after the ratification of the exchange of this Treaty. After the first indemnity is paid, the unpaid amount shall be increased by 5 per 100 per annum; However, whenever the amount due is paid in full or in advance, it is at the discretion of China. If the full amount can be repaid within three years from the date of ratification of the treaty and exchange, except for the interest paid or two and a half years or less than two and a half years or less than two and a half years shall be deducted from the principal amount payable, the remaining amount shall remain interest-free Article 4: Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, and the Ryukyu Islands shall be returned to China, and Japan shall recognize China's sovereignty over the above-mentioned islands, and shall not interfere with or renege in the future.

1. After the contract is swapped, the two countries must deliver the above territories within 10 days. After the completion of the settlement, the Japanese people in the Ryukyu Islands should be evacuated within two months, and after two months, the Chinese side can expel the Japanese who have not yet withdrawn. At the same time, the illegal gains of the Japanese people will be confiscated.

2. Within one month of the formal exchange of contracts, the two countries must send their respective officials to redraw their borders.

Article 5: At the same time, Japan, on behalf of Korea, agreed to lease Jeju Island to China for a period of 50 years, with a rent of $100,000, to be paid in a lump sum.

Article 6: Kobe and Tokyo shall be opened as treaty ports of China.

1. Counting from the year following the contract swap, Chinese goods do not need to pay tariffs within five years, and only half of the tariffs need to be paid after five years.

2. The Chinese enjoy all kinds of preferential treatment in the two ports mentioned above, and have diplomatic immunity. The Japanese side cannot arbitrarily arrest and harm Chinese in Japan, and Chinese crimes must also be handed over to China itself for trial.

3. Do not embarrass the Chinese and Japanese people who serve the Chinese military in Japan.

Article 7: The Chinese side has the right to adjudicate the Japanese in China, including the Japanese in Taiwan, the Ryukyus, Penghu and other regions. According to Chinese law, the trial and conviction were supervised by the Japanese side. For the Japanese who have not been found guilty of a crime, the Chinese side should acquit them and allow them to return to China.

Article 8: Within three days from the date of the contract swap, the Japanese side must make a public apology to the Chinese side. Apologies are available in both broadcast and written forms, both of which are to be done at the same time. The Japanese side must not delay this matter under any pretext.

Article 9: This treaty shall be exchanged in Shanghai on July 15, 1928, after the approval of Chen Shao, the Supreme Leader of China, and His Majesty the Emperor of the Japanese Empire.

To this end, the plenipotentiary ministers of the two countries signed and sealed their names to prove their trust.

Zong Li, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, signed and sealed.

Signed and sealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan and former Prime Minister Yoshiichi Tanaka. ”

Of course, there are a lot of secret agreements, but they are not written in them.

(To be continued)