Chapter 918: A Condition (22nd Update)
On the morning of August 24, 4621 A.D., in Tokyo, Japan, in the Prime Minister's Office, Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida brought back the latest statements from the British and American sides, so that Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi had to convene an emergency cabinet meeting again.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Gentlemen. Britain and the United States have already agreed to mediate our war with China. The ambassadors of the two countries to China will go to meet with the foreign ministers of China today. Both countries have said they will fully support us. However, with China already having a great advantage, we will have to pay a certain price if we want to end the war. Yasuya Uchida said.
"If we can end the war and let China abandon the landing on Japan, it is acceptable to pay a certain price." Masaki Terauchi said. Although, he has already approved the expansion of the Japanese Army, as well as the plan to form a death squad. But it would be best if the war could be ended. In this way, Japan will be able to end the war at the lowest cost. If the Chinese* army really lands in Japan, not to mention whether the Japanese army can complete the task of defeating the Chinese* army, the damage caused to Japan alone will be difficult for Japan to bear. If the Japanese Army is also defeated by the Chinese Army, then Japan will undoubtedly be really finished.
The other ministers also nodded their heads. The current situation is very clear, and the Japanese Army's preparations for war are only the best way. It would be best if war could be avoided.
"Will the people of China put forward conditions that are unacceptable to us, as they have done the previous times?" Tibetan Prime Minister Tatsuo Yamamoto asked. In the past, every time the Chinese Empire defeated Japan, it put forward extremely harsh conditions.
"There is no doubt about it. However, Britain and the United States promised to give us their full support. Even if the people of China put forward those conditions, Britain and the United States would find a way to help us pay for them. Yasuya Uchida said.
"That's right. When the time comes, Britain and the United States can figure it out. Masaki Terauchi nodded. Although, Japan has long incurred a huge amount of foreign debt because of this. However, they didn't care at all. The so-called lice don't itch if you have more lice, and you don't have to worry if you have more debts, probably that's the truth.
In addition, the American side also proposed. If the Chinese Empire does not accept mediation, they want us to continue the war. They will provide us with as many resources as possible. Even if the Shina Navy blockaded the coast of Japan, they would try to send us all kinds of support. Yasuya Uchida continued.
"Humph! The Americans completely want us to deplete the strength of the China, so that they will not be threatened by the China. It's just too insidious. Lu Xiang Shi Ben said disdainfully. The sinister intentions of the Americans are completely obvious, and you can figure it out without even guessing.
"However, if the people of China do not accept mediation. Hell-bent on defeating us, do we have any other choice? I'm afraid, it's only the Hechina people who are desperate. Yasuya Uchida said.
If the Chinese Empire does not accept mediation, it is obvious that the Japanese side will not sit idly by and give up resistance. They will continue the war in the hope that they will inflict heavy casualties on the Chinese* army in the course of the war, so that the Chinese Empire will be able to retreat in the face of difficulties. At that time, if there was the support of the United States. Then Japan will undoubtedly be easier and will be able to hold out longer.
"The Americans, though, have sinister intentions. But we have to accept their kindness! Masaki Terauchi sighed. They knew that the Americans had bad intentions, but they had no other way than to accept the Americans' good intentions.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the U.S. side also proposed that if it is not possible. It is better for us to destroy the 'Yamato-class' battleships and the 'Amagi-class' battleships, so as not to cheapen the Shina people. Or transfer to them the soon-to-be-built Yamato-class battleships. Yasuya Uchida continued.
'No way!' The Yamato-class battleships were the only hope of the Imperial Japanese Navy, so how could they be handed over to the Americans for nothing? Admiral Rokuro Yashiro, Minister of the Navy, immediately objected, and his emotions were very intense.
For the Japanese Navy, which had just suffered a crushing defeat, the Yamato-class battleships had become their only hope for their rise. If you just give up. So, isn't there no hope that the Japanese Navy will ever rise?
"If we are really defeated by the Shina people, the Shina people will not let go of those 'Yamato-class' battleships. When the time comes, the Shina people will also snatch the 'Yamato-class' battleships and the 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers. Yasuya Uchida said.
"When that time comes, I would rather personally drive the 'Yamato-class' battleship to the sea and fight to the death with the people of China, rather than agree to the warship that was built at great expense, just blow it up or hand it over to the Americans." General Yashiro Rokuro said through gritted teeth.
"Okay, let's put this issue aside for now, and we'll talk about it later." Masaki Terauchi said. Now is not the time to quarrel, and the Chinese will not leave them much time. Even if it's a minute and a second, you have to hurry.
"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." The other ministers had to say.
In Yanjing, the capital of the empire, there was no money in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and cars with American and British flags were parked in front of the building. U.S. Ambassador to China Schulman and British Ambassador to China Sir Juordian got out of their cars. Both were ordered to convey the attitude of the United States and Great Britain to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire. They were ordered to do their utmost to mediate the war and get the Chinese Empire to abandon the war against Japan.
Ambassador Schulman and Sir Jurden were also very emotional. When the Chinese Empire launched a war, they warned the Chinese Empire. As a result, the Chinese Empire simply ignored the warnings of the United States and Britain and insisted on starting a war. In addition, in the naval battle, the main force of the Japanese navy was defeated in one fell swoop, and now it is ready to launch a landing operation against Japan. And this is undoubtedly like a slap in the face to the United States and Britain.
However, as a diplomat, you must first be thick-skinned. They can choose to forget the cruel words they put before. For the sake of national interests, personal face and the like, it is simply a trivial matter.
"Your Excellency, this time our task is very difficult!" Ambassador Shulman said.
"It's not very difficult, it's that there's no chance of success at all. I am sure that the Chinese will definitely refuse our mediation. Sir Jurden said.
"Perhaps, I also think that this mediation is useless at all." Ambassador Shulman said.
After chatting a few words, the two entered the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and walked towards Tang Shaoyi's office.
"Hello, Your Excellency Ambassadors." Tang Shaoyi smiled on his face, and he didn't seem to be complacent because of the victory of the Chinese Empire on the battlefield.
"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, good morning." Ambassador Schulman and Sir Jurdian were also very humble. Although, the United States and Britain are still among the top powers in the world. However, the Chinese Empire was only stronger than Britain and the United States. As a result, they no longer have the slightest capital of pride in front of the foreign ministers of the Chinese Empire.
"Your Excellency, Ambassadors, what is your purpose for coming this time?" Tang Shaoyi asked. Of course, he naturally knew the intentions of these two ambassadors.
"Your Excellency, we will not go around in circles. The Chinese Empire has once again defeated Japan, which has already shown the strength of the Chinese Empire. For the sake of world peace, can this war be stopped? Ambassador Shulman said.
"Yes! Your Excellency the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The Chinese Navy has already won, and Japan, having been taught a lesson by you once, is already honest. Next, it is entirely possible for both sides to sit down at the negotiating table and resolve the issue through peaceful negotiations, rather than continuing to wage war. After all, war will cause greater casualties, consume greater financial and material resources, and will be very uneconomical for both sides. Sir Jurdian also said.
If the Chinese Empire can let Japan go, even if it makes Japan pay some more price, it will be completely worth it. Of course, the United States and Britain will also pay some war reparations for Japan and the like. However, if Japan can continue to exist, it will be able to contain China, which is very beneficial to Britain and the United States.
"Peace negotiations? Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, are the Japanese willing to admit defeat? Tang Shaoyi said with a smile.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. The Japanese navy has already been defeated by your navy, and they already know that they will definitely lose, and if they continue to fight, they will only pay a greater price. Therefore, they also want to be able to stop the war. Ambassador Shulman said.
Tang Shaoyi nodded, he knew very well that the Japanese might really not want to fight. The Japanese also knew that after the defeat of the navy, they would not have the slightest chance of winning the war. In addition, the Americans and the British naturally did not want to see the empire fall to Japan. They also hope that Japan's chess piece can play a greater role. That's why they jumped out to mediate this war. In fact, what they are trying to do is still to contain the empire.
However, this time, of course, the empire will not let them get their wish again. This time, the empire has already made up its mind to destroy Japan.
"Your Excellency, two ambassadors, it is not impossible for the Empire to stop the war. The empire had only one condition, and if the Japanese government agreed, then the war would be over. Tang Shaoyi said.
Ambassador Schulman and Sir Jurden were stunned, and then hurriedly asked, "What conditions?" ”
"Japan declares its unconditional surrender!" Tang Shaoyi said word by word. (To be continued.) )
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