"Your Majesty, this is a condition reached by the minister and the American minister after negotiations, please take a look at it." Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi handed over the draft agreement to Emperor Wu Haoxuan.

Wu Haoxuan took the draft and did not open it immediately, but looked a little distracted. It is too arrogant for China and the United States to negotiate an agreement to end the conflict behind the backs of Japan, the country concerned. This also made Wu Haoxuan experience a little bit of the feeling of a big country. Isn't it only a big country that can have such a capability and be able to do such a thing?

"Tsk, I really didn't expect that China would be qualified to do such a thing. It seems that the efforts of the past ten years have not been in vain! Wu Haoxuan said secretly in his heart. I have to admit that now I can manipulate the life and death of Japan, an old enemy, at will, which is indeed very enjoyable, and it also makes Wu Haoxuan understand why so many countries want to become world hegemons.

After that, Wu Haoxuan opened the draft agreement. After negotiations between China and the United States, the draft agreement was able to be accepted by the Empire. Moreover, the content of the agreement is very brief, and there are only three articles in total. The first point is irrelevant, and it is just that Japan admits its mistakes. The second was that Japan would pay 500 million pounds in compensation to the Reich. The third is the transfer of the Nagato-class and Kaga-class battleships under construction to China. Of course, it was only the hull that was transferred.

For this agreement, Wu Haoxuan is still quite satisfied. First of all, the Reich was able to get 500 million pounds in reparations from the Japanese. With these 500 million pounds, how much can the empire do! The transportation construction of the empire can make great strides. Only when the transportation conditions were good could the empire's industry and economy develop with it. In addition, the military expenditure required for the military development of the empire for a long time in the future can be regarded as having fallen. Arguably. The financial crisis that the empire has been facing can be greatly alleviated.

The hulls of the four battleships of the two stages that Japan transferred to the Reich were also able to be effectively used by the Reich. The technology of the Reich's 410-mm naval guns will soon make a breakthrough. When the time comes, it is entirely possible to arm these battleships with the main guns of the Reich's own creation. However, four battleships of two levels armed with 410 mm guns. Is it too much? In addition, Wu Haoxuan did not like the layout of Japanese battleships. The former was okay, armed only with four twin 45-caliber 410-mm guns. The latter is equipped with 5 twin 45-caliber 410 mm guns, which is simply too many main guns. In addition, the hulls of these two levels of battleships were too long, which would cause a relatively weak defense.

According to Wu Haoxuan's plan, after the empire obtained the hulls of these two levels of battleships, it would use at most two of the first class to continue to build, and then serve in the imperial navy. Two hulls of another level. It is sealed and kept for other purposes. As for the usefulness, this one is naturally obvious. In that period of time and space that Wu Haoxuan was familiar with, the Japanese Navy's 'Kaga-class' battleships were not really completed. Instead, on the hull of this class of battleships, it was directly changed to an aircraft carrier. The hull of the ship, which is more than 230 meters long, is undoubtedly very suitable for conversion into an aircraft carrier. In addition, the armored deck is also very resistant to strikes. It can be described as a very good aircraft carrier hull.

Of course, that's all for later. Japan had to agree to this agreement to stop the conflict, and then the empire could get the hulls of the four battleships of these two classes. Next, it can be modified and built according to Wu Haoxuan's plan.

"Yes, if the Japanese can agree to this condition, the empire will make a lot of money." Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, force the Japanese side to agree to this agreement. Naturally, it was the Americans who stepped in. The Imperial Navy just needed to continue the blockade of Japan and put pressure on Japan. Tang Shaoyi said.

"Well, then let's wait and see how the United States and Japan react. Anyway, this is not the slightest harm for the empire. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes. Your Majesty. Tang Shaoyi nodded on the phone. However, he himself is very optimistic. These conditions, while still harsh, are generally much better than the conditions proposed by the last Empire. If the Japanese agreed, the empire would reap a lot of benefits. Of course, if the Japanese refused, the empire would have blockaded Japan until Japan collapsed, or paid a greater price.

However, will the Japanese dare to refuse? This should be unlikely. After all, the United States is Japan's only backer. With the British left no longer in their own hands, they could only rely on the United States. If the United States is rejected at this time, it will undoubtedly cut itself off. Although the conditions were harsh, the Japanese could only knock out their teeth and swallow blood.

In any case, the empire is the biggest winner in this conflict, not only striking Japan and weakening Japan's strength, but also reaping enough benefits for the empire to develop better and faster.

On the American side, it was 9 a.m. when the telegram from Minister Richards sent back to China. Immediately after receiving Secretary Bryan's report, President Wilson convened key senior Cabinet officials to discuss the draft agreement.

"Gentlemen, after our efforts, the Chinese have agreed to reduce the mediation to these three. Of course, from our point of view, these three points of mediation are still very demanding. However, this should already be the bottom line for the Chinese. If we insist, it may only have the opposite effect. Brian said.

"Oh God! A compensation of 500 million pounds, which the Chinese also dare to propose, is simply too greedy. Treasury Secretary McAdoo said. You must know that even in the United States, last year's fiscal revenue was only $710 million, or 140 million pounds when converted into pounds. 500 million pounds, even with the financial resources of the United States, it will take more than three years without eating or drinking.

Of course, the financial strength of the United States is not only reflected in its fiscal revenue. There are also big big banks in the United States, and these banks can provide financing to the government, and they can provide a lot of money to the government, and this is the most terrifying.

"The Chinese extorted the hulls of four battleships of two stages from Japan. With the ship-building capabilities of the Chinese, it will take a maximum of about a year and a half to build powerful battleships. Once the four battleships of these two classes are commissioned, the strength of the Chinese Navy will be further enhanced. The United States will face an even greater threat in the Pacific. Secretary of the Navy Daniels also said.

"Gentlemen, I know that the content of this draft agreement is still very demanding. But with the tough attitude of the Chinese, do we have any other options? President Wilson asked.

The others shook their heads, even though they understood that the Chinese Empire was taking advantage of the opportunity to blackmail and take advantage of the opportunity to slaughter Japan. However, they also don't have a way to cope. Who made the Chinese Empire too powerful, and at the same time the timing was too good? Moreover, these conditions, although harsh, were far better than the complete collapse or extinction of Japan. If Japan collapses or perishes, then in the Pacific direction, China will lose its containment. China's powerful navy will pass over Japan and head directly into the depths of the Pacific Ocean. In fact, after gaining German colonies in the Pacific, China's influence has expanded into the middle of the Pacific, which has posed a great threat to the United States.

"Your Excellency, we must keep Japan as a pawn. Otherwise, we will pay an even heavier price. Secretary of War Garrison said. Without Japan's containment, the United States would have to take it upon itself. When the time comes, their investment in the military will increase exponentially. This is something that the United States cannot accept under any circumstances.

However, the Japanese may not necessarily accept such conditions. For the Japanese, these conditions are also very harsh and unacceptable to them. Treasury Secretary McAdoo said.

"Indeed, with Japan's current strength, it is very difficult to accept these conditions. In particular, in terms of compensation, China will have to pay 200 million pounds this year, and the Japanese will not be able to pay it at all. Even if they smash the pot and sell iron, they can raise up to 100 million pounds at most. The remaining 100 million pounds, I'm afraid, still need to be raised for them. In the next few years, we will need to provide a lot of loans to Japan every year. Brian continued.

"In that case, will the price we pay too great? We have already made a lot of loans to Japan, and Japan simply does not have the ability to repay. McAdoo retorted. He was very opposed to wanting Japan to provide loans, but he could not fill this bottomless pit.

"Your Excellency, please believe that even this is much more cost-effective than us going to confront the Chinese in person." Brian tried his best to convince.

"Yes, it's a lot of conversion. At least, there is no need for American youth to go to the battlefield to shed blood and sacrifice in a short period of time. Secretary Garrison said.

As everyone voiced their opinions, President Wilson knew what they were saying. Although, everyone's opinions seem to be divided. But on the whole, everyone is looking out for the interests of the United States.

"All right, gentlemen. The conditions put forward by the Chinese, albeit harsh. However, this is not the worst. The worst thing is that Japan is completely destroyed. So, now we can only accept the conditions of the Chinese. Your Excellency Brian, find a way to get the Japanese to accept the Chinese's terms. If the Japanese know each other, we can continue to support them. However, if the Japanese do not know what to do, let them know what the consequences will be. President Wilson commanded.

"We're here to help, Your Excellency." Brian nodded. (To be continued.) )

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