The sound of artillery was incessant, and the artillery fire inside and outside Tokyo continued all night, and every flash of fire and the roar of every explosion were like blowing up on the heart of Yama Prefecture Youtomo and shattering his hard heart. Chasing the reckless wasteland, you have to be quick. Since the Qing State has already issued a statement that it will not attack again, why are there still shells falling all over the sky?

This was only an attack and not an offensive, and not a single unit of the Qing army left the station, and the Qing army did not launch an offensive. This was the reply of the general of the Kiyoyankuai team to the telegram sent by Japan asking for it. But when Japan protested to the Qing minister, the reply was: If you are not here to ask for surrender, then don't bother me. Domineering, arrogant and unreasonable. This is the Qing people. Is it because the Qing State won the war that it can be unreasonable? Yes, strong does not need to be explained.

Since the victory in the Qing-Japanese War in 1894 and the Empire missed out, the Empire has also fought to catch up. The failure of cooperation with the Russians lost the cornerstone of the empire's rise to South Korea, and the fleet that had been purchased with loans to exhaust the future fate of the empire was destroyed in World War I. When the Qing Yankuai team wantonly burned and killed on the Imperial mainland, and when the Qing Yankuai ship was in a no-man's land in Tokyo Bay, Yamaguchi Aritomo knew that the defeat of the Great Japanese Empire was inevitable. The discussion of the imperial council throughout the night was no longer how to resist a possible attack by the Qing state, but how to use Britain and the United States and other countries to reduce losses as much as possible in the future Qing-Japanese negotiations.

The sun has risen outside the window, and the bright sun indicates that today is another sunny day. The sun selflessly sprinkles warmth on the earth, but the hearts of friends in Shan County are like falling into an ice cave. The European powers put pressure on Japan to immediately stop resisting and restore peace in Northeast Asia. Although Youpeng in Shan County is not reconciled, this is the truth and there is no way to refuse.

Unwilling, Guangxu is also unwilling. In that world, Nanjing's revenge did not know when it would be avenged. But here, now the opportunity is in front of us, as long as Guangxu gives an order, China's navy, land and air force will rush into Tokyo and do what Japan did in Nanjing again. But the facts do not allow it, Britain and the United States and other countries will not let the Qing country mess up like this. Because they need Japan to dump their goods. It was impossible for the Qing state to do this on its own, because it would prolong the war and the imperial finances would not be able to sustain the war. Therefore, peace talks have become an inevitable choice.

Guangxu smashed his fist on the wall: I hate, when will Nanjing's blood feud be avenged!

The Great Qing Dynasty did not have any impact because the emperor did not arrive. Everything is going according to plan. At the suggestion of the Qing Foreign Ministry, Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and other countries sent mediation telegrams to Japan one after another, hoping that Japan would be able to distinguish between reality. Only the Germans were very unhappy, because the Qing Sixth Division they hired had not yet occupied the entire island of Kyushu.

After sending the telegram, all the ministers returned to their embassies, because they had received a report from the Qing state. The day after tomorrow, the Qingguo airship will fly directly back to Beijing from Lidao. So they gathered their embassy staff and military attachés to discuss how to deal with the matter.

The passage of time is always fixed, quietly, silently, and not changed by external forces. The sun rises from the sea level day after day. In Tokyo Bay, on the Ryuyin.

"What is the mountain county doing, if you don't come, you won't come to delay any time. He thought that if he dragged on for a few hours, he would have a way to resist our army? It's eleven o'clock in three minutes, and I'll leave if he doesn't come, and I'm still waiting to arrange the attack. Feng Guozhang was very dissatisfied with the order issued by the imperial court to stop the attack, this is the first expedition of the Great Qing Dynasty overseas, if he can defeat the enemy in a battle, as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, he will definitely have his heavy color in the history books.

"Mr. Feng. Why don't we go back first? "It was Shoushan who was talking on the side, although the Eastern Route Army was mainly a diversionary attack, but he was the first to attack the Japanese mainland. is counting on this battle to seal his wife and son, of course, the bigger the fight, the better.

"Then wait for everything to leave quickly, Lao Tzu is easy to start. But it's good, first come, first served. Don't come to your army to grab the navy's territory. "Wu Deren is really impatient. The government has confirmed that in the next few years, it will give priority to internal affairs, and military training of the army will also be given priority. After the war, the navy will not only not expand in size by the capture of six Japanese warships, but will completely reduce the old ships and sell some of the old ships to supplement the construction needs. This made Wu Deren, who regarded the ship as more important than his life, unacceptable, and he was waiting to grab a vote in Japan this time. In this way, the navy itself could feed the surplus warships without relying on the imperial court funds.

If it weren't for the presence of the two commanders of the army, Feng Qi would inevitably have to shout at Wu Deren a few more times. Don't look at what the two army commanders said nicely, but the buttocks sitting on the chairs didn't move. The army is all troops brought out by the emperor, and there is no order from the emperor. The army will never take the initiative to attack.

The navy is different from the army, and in addition to Liu Buchan and Lin Zengtai, the main battleships of the main force of the Qing Navy are all people who came from Hawaii that year. Because there is no way to go through the domestic officialdom in Hawaii, and because both Li Enfu in Hawaii and the emperor after returning to China have given the navy the greatest support and autonomy, plus Wu Deren, the commander-in-chief who is afraid that the world will not be chaotic. The navy is full of unruly appearance.

Therefore, Feng Qi has always been cautious of this commander, this is a master who dares to speak and act more daringly. If Wu Deren really spoiled the court's plan to fight regardless of the military order, no matter how much credit he had made, the emperor would still cut it. At that time, let alone Wu Deren, even he, the chief of staff, probably won't be able to escape. Don't look at the emperor's usual grin, it doesn't seem to pay attention to etiquette, in fact, the emperor is the most disciplined in his bones.

Feng Qi couldn't help but sigh, he didn't have the prestige of Chief of General Staff Cheng Cheng, and he couldn't let Commander Wu die with a single look. I could only yell at him. To be a staff officer for such a commander is a fearful life in this life.

Hearing Feng Qi's sigh, Wu Deren became energetic: "Old Feng, you have to think that you should fight." That's not, now Lao Tzu orders the Marine War to prepare-"

"Hey-" Feng Qi knocked on his head and suddenly shouted: "The surname is Wu, haven't you seen that the little Japanese ship has come?" Shao and Lao Tzu held their heads high and pretended to be garlic, looking down at the left. Say you're—"

The entire bridge erupted in laughter, and even Feng Qi himself laughed: "No, when I go back this time, I will be transferred to Chief of General Staff Cheng, otherwise Lao Tzu will not have to die in the hands of the enemy, and sooner or later he will have to die in your hands." ”

There is a Peng Muran in Shanxian who boarded the Longyin and listened to the laughter on the bridge, is this the Qing people laughing at him? Choosing to negotiate peace on a warship was Shanxi's last insistence, and he was born in the army, and he did not think that the warriors of the empire were inferior to the Qing people, and the inferior was only weapons and equipment. It's just that it wasn't the navy that absorbed most of the resources, and if it wasn't for the navy's defeat in the first battle. The Army of the Imperial Japanese Empire would never have suffered such a crushing defeat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our two countries have been fighting fiercely for many days, and countless soldiers on both sides have been killed and wounded. For the sake of the well-being of the people of the world, on behalf of the Imperial Government of Japan and His Majesty the Emperor, I have come to hold peace talks with your country. "Under the barrel of the main gun in front of the Dragon's Yin. Youpeng of Shan County handed over documents to the four Qing army navy and army generals sitting opposite.

"How big is Japan? Obviously, he surrendered, he had to say peace, and he died to save face. Wu Deren's provocative words made the green tendons on Youpeng's neck jump in Shanxian County.

Youpeng took a deep breath and said calmly: "You asked me to come in person, and I came." You have asked us to cease all hostilities, and we have done so. The Japanese Government has come to the peace talks with the greatest sincerity. If you refuse, we will fight to the death. The Japanese Empire would never surrender. ”

Before Wu Deren could shoot the case, he was pressed into his seat by Feng Qi. Feng Guozhang, who was sitting on the main seat, motioned for Youpeng in Shan County to sit down and said: "We are only the generals who lead the troops on the front line of the Qing Dynasty, and we are only responsible for delivering the emperor's will. We only have three conditions, as long as you agree, our army will no longer provoke. As for the specific peace talks, you need to go to Beijing to talk. As long as the peace talks are over, all our troops will withdraw from Japan, and our country will not interfere in Japan's internal affairs. ”

"Then, please tell the general your terms."

"One: From the Meiji period onwards, the supreme ruler of Japan was not allowed to be emperor. It can only be called the king of Japan. It is forbidden to use emperor-specific terms such as 朕, system, edict, etc., and accept canonization from the central court. 2. All Japanese troops that were confronting the Qing Dynasty surrendered their weapons to the Qing army, and those who confronted the German army surrendered their arms to the German army. Third, Japan must demonstrate its sincerity in the peace talks to a high degree. ”

Shan Shan thought for a while: "If accepting the canonization of the Qing Dynasty is equivalent to Japan's vassal to the Qing State, it is estimated that Britain and the United States, including Germany, will oppose it, and we dare not agree to this." As for whether to be called emperor or king, as long as the Qing State does not interfere with Japan, I believe it does not matter what it is called. The Japanese army can disarm, but it needs to be done after the signing of a peace agreement. As for the third point, I don't understand how to achieve the so-called high degree of sincerity in your country. ”

"You're right, accepting the canonization of the Qing Dynasty can only wait until Beijing to discuss, and we can understand the disarming. But the imperial court will let you take the airship to Beijing early the day after tomorrow, so before sunset tomorrow. You must declare that in response to the desire of the nations and their people for peace, the Emperor of Japan will change his name to the King of Japan, and will no longer use the emperor's terminology such as "I", "system", and "edict", in order to show the sincerity of the peace talks. That's the sentence. Allow or not, don't bargain with us. ”

Anyway, Britain and the United States and other countries do not want to see Japan subordinate to the Qing State in any case, and when the time comes for peace talks, they will use the power of Britain and the United States and other countries to fight for it, and the matter will be over. Unexpectedly, the Qing State demanded that a statement be issued before the peace talks, and once this was announced, it really meant that Japan surrendered to the Qing State. The Qing Dynasty wanted to completely crush the possibility of Japan's resurgence from the bottom of its heart.

Youpeng in Shan County closed his eyes in despair: "We know." After saying that, he stood up and saluted, and then he was about to leave.

"Wait, I haven't finished talking about anything urgent." Wu Deren said unhurriedly.

Youpeng in Shan Shan turned around and asked, "We have already known and agreed to the conditions proposed by your country, do you have other conditions?" ”

"That's just the conditions of the imperial court, and the conditions of our army haven't been said yet?" Feng Guozhang stood up: "China and Japan are neighbors with a strip of water, and they have also been blessed by our Chinese civilization. Let's not go around in circles, the prime minister of Shanxian County should also be familiar with Chinese history, and our Chinese army has returned victorious in foreign battles, and it is customary to pay tribute to our emperor. ”

"I don't know how much money your army needs, if it doesn't matter, I can agree."

"If you take this money, you will definitely spread everywhere that you have already compensated the Qing army. Shan County is less calculus, and the compensation is a matter of peace talks, so we don't care. You Japan have robbed us of a lot of Chinese national treasures, and we must hand them over and bring them back to China. After finishing speaking, Feng Qi made a list.

Youpeng in Shan County is extremely sorry, he does have this idea. It's just that when I took the list and looked at it, I couldn't help but be angry: "These are not robbed, they are bought and rewarded by your country's previous dynasty." They have been in Japan for more than 1,000 years -- "Shan Shan is not excited, you can't do it, the list is not only China's national treasure, but also Japan's heirloom treasures, including the famous Southern Song Dynasty painter Ma Yuan's "Hanjiang Solo Fishing Picture", Wang Xizhi's "Sister Zhi Ti", "Dingwu Lan Pavilion Preface", "Seventeen Ti", "Jiwang Shengjiao Preface", and the "Li Bai Qi Manuscript" of the Qianliang Period, all of which are rare cultural relics and treasures. It also includes the world's only five-stringed pipa - the five-stringed pipa.

"That's no way, give two pieces. Otherwise, how can we go back and give the decree to our emperor? Wu Deren looked like a skin: "In addition to treasures, there must also be beautiful women." ”

Shanxian held back his anger: "How much do you want?" ”

"Just one, we hope that this woman will be the head of the negotiating delegation in your country's peace talks with China." Wu Deren laughed treacherously: "I heard that Mingzhi has an eighteen-year-old daughter named Fubai Meizi, who is very beautiful. Remember, unless my country proposes, she's just a delegate, you understand? (previously modified)"

Youpeng in Shanxian went back with an injury, and he was beaten by Wu Deren because of his "Baga" voice.

"Your Majesty, Qing Guo's conditions also asked Your Majesty to make a holy ruling, and Qing Guo said that they could take it themselves. In addition, the Qing generals did not want to make public the matter of Her Royal Highness the princess and her relatives, and once the Qing people raised it. In addition, my personal injury is a warning from the Qing people. "After a friend in Shan County dictated the conditions of the Qing Dynasty, he retreated to heal his wounds. Leaving Meiji alone was sad.

For the sake of the fate of the empire, it is not a problem to descend to the emperor and give the national treasure to China, but this daughter, Meiji is really reluctant. Qingguo now points out that he has important people, and he has to send them out no matter how reluctant he is. Meiji thought about it for a long time, but decided to consult with the empress first and then tell Miko. If she didn't want to, Meiji would rather move the capital and fight again than send Miko away.

Empress Ichijomiko's dormitory was bombed a few days ago, but Ichijomiko would rather live here than move out. When Meiji came to the queen's bedroom, he saw the queen crying on the desk, and his daughter Miko was comforting her.

"Father, you don't have to say it. Miko is willing to marry into the Qing Kingdom. ”

At noon the next day, Japan issued a statement: In response to the wishes of various countries and their people to pray for peace, the Japanese emperor will change his name to the king of Japan, and will no longer use the emperor's special terms such as "i", "system", and "edict", in order to show his respect to the Qing Dynasty and show his sincerity in the peace talks. At the same time, according to the requirements of the Qing Dynasty, the representative of the emperor's eldest daughter, Tomishaku Miko, and the prime minister, Aritomo Yamaprefecture, were dispatched as the deputy representative to represent Japan to the Qing Dynasty to carry out peace talks.

"Li Xiang, if we let the emperor know about this, I'm afraid we won't be able to eat and have to go around-" Wang Shizhen was worried.

Li Hongzhang laughed and didn't answer, and the prince of Li, who was on the side, said nonchalantly: "Don't worry, Chief Wang, when the old man reports this to the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces, the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces is happy, and praises the King for always doing things." The emperor's heir is related to the rise and fall of the empire, and the queen mother of the two palaces has long been dissatisfied with the emperor's refusal to accept concubines. The Queen Mother has approved this matter, and after the peace talks are completed, the Queen Mother of the two palaces will personally issue a decree to accept Fu Bai Meizi as the imperial concubine. At that time, the emperor had to agree whether he agreed or not. ”

"And what about the Queen?" Lin Qizhao is also very worried, they are all upstarts, and there is no foundation in the DPRK. If the queen blows the pillow wind, the consequences will ......

"This matter is related to the future strategy of the Qing Dynasty, and it is up to the emperor to decide, and our ministers can only choose a better way. The old man will find an opportunity to personally enter the Cambodian mother. The queen is a generation of virtuous queens, who knows the righteousness of the country and will not disagree. Li Hongzhang didn't care. (To be continued.) )xh118