At the Imperial Council of Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Saionji respectfully said to Emperor Meiji, "The peace clauses proposed by China mainly include the following articles. First, the Japanese Empire submitted to China, followed the example of Korea and became a vassal state of China, and established a pro-China government under the supervision of the Chinese government. Second, cut the land. The proclamation of the Chinese people stated that Japan's sovereignty was to remain only within the island, Hokkaido, and Shikoku Island, and it was clearly implied that Japan ceded Kyushu Island and Huaxia. 3. Indemnity. The Chinese demanded that the Japanese Empire take full responsibility for the war and compensate the Chinese and Korean kingdoms for all losses. Fourth, Huaxia demanded that all the armed forces of the Japanese Empire immediately and unconditionally surrender. All of them were dismissed, and the development of the military industry in the Japanese Empire was strictly prohibited. Fifth, garrisons. The Chinese Empire enjoyed the right to garrison troops in Japan and could station troops in designated locations. ”

Emperor Meiji stared coldly at a gilded paper clip in front of him, and couldn't help but tremble slightly because of anger.

"The terms proposed by the Chinese Empire are so harsh that our Great Japanese Empire categorically cannot accept them. This is not a peace talk at all, but a surrender. If the empire accepted this clause, it would become a vassal of China and would never be able to turn over. This is tantamount to a great shame for our Empire of Japan and the Yamato nation, so the minister resolutely opposes accepting the terms of surrender of the Chinese. Hearing this, the Minister of War stood up and said loudly.

"If you don't accept it, then you have to keep fighting. The Chinese people said that the war against Japan will not stop until it completely stops resisting. And with the current situation, we don't have any chance of winning. Needless to say, the navy was completely annihilated by the Huaxia coalition forces in less than half a month with nearly 200,000 troops in eight divisions and regiments, together with more than 500,000 militia regiments. With the remaining military strength now, how long can we resist? How long can Tokyo be defended, and instead of waiting for the day when the Chinese attack Tokyo and then surrender, it is better to accept the conditions of the Chinese at that time, at least it can preserve a trace of strength for our great Japanese empire, in order to make a comeback. The Foreign Secretary stood up and said loudly.

"Although our Imperial Japanese Army suffered heavy losses. But we still have tens of millions of people, and these people, as long as they take up arms, are the most loyal samurai of His Majesty the Emperor. As long as we persist in the struggle, although we may not be able to defeat the entire Chinese Empire, we can at least drive the Chinese people out of Japan proper. We, the subjects of the Great Japanese Empire, would rather all the jade be broken than be broken, and we would never accept such humiliating conditions. The Secretary of War shouted.

"Initiation of the Majesty. Due to the blockade of various ports by the Huaxia fleet, there was a shortage of various domestic supplies. Kyushu and the western part of the island fell one after another, leading to the influx of millions of refugees into the eastern region. Government pressure is mounting. The quality of life of the people continued to decline, and order was chaotic in various places. Food shortages, in particular, are becoming increasingly severe, with thousands of homeless refugees starving to death almost every day. The people's anti-war sentiment is rising, and if it continues, I am afraid that before the Chinese people come to fight, there is a danger of large-scale riots breaking out in various places. Although the conditions of China are harsh, after all, it can preserve the Japanese national system and tens of millions of Japanese people. If the fight continues, the only thing that awaits Japan will be the destruction of the country and the extinction of the species! The Minister of Finance stood up and said with a sad face.

"Bagayalu, you cowardly and incompetent fellows. At this time when the empire is in danger, it is an unforgivable sin to not try to serve the empire, but to bewitch the lord here! I beg His Majesty the Emperor to decree it. Order these calamitous ministers to apologize! The War Secretary shouted angrily.

Emperor Meiji always looked coldly at the document in his hand, and seemed to turn a blind eye to the noisy cabinet ministers.

Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor had remained silent, the Duke of Xiyuan Temple stood up and said respectfully, "This is the current situation. There is no point in arguing any further, how to decide, and the ministers respectfully listen to the emperor's majesty. ”

The five prime ministers of Japan stood respectfully in front of Emperor Meiji. Bow down and listen to the Judgment. This is forcing Emperor Meiji to express his position, and at this time, Emperor Meiji naturally can't continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Emperor Meiji clenched his fists tightly, stood up suddenly, his face was cloudy, and finally sighed helplessly, and said slowly, "After several months of fighting, even though the soldiers of the land and sea fought hard, hundreds of officials and officials worked hard, and tens of millions of people served their duties, each doing their best, the war situation did not improve, and the general trend of the world was not in my favor." In addition, the Chinese army continued to increase its troops, Kyushu and the western part of the island fell one after another, and the Chinese army frequently killed innocent people, and it was difficult to reverse the prediction. If the war continues, it will not only lead to the destruction of our nation, but also destroy human civilization. Such as, how can I protect the innocence of billions of trillions, and thank the gods of the emperor's ancestors! ”

Emperor Meiji gritted his teeth and said this, and the pain and struggle in his heart may only be known to Emperor Meiji himself. The two lines of tears could not help but flow, but at this time, Emperor Meiji didn't care about being seen by his own courtiers and embarrassed.

"Majesty!" The army's eyes were still wide, and his face was full of unwillingness, and he wanted to continue to persuade Emperor Meiji to change his mind.

But Emperor Meiji was in no mood to listen to it anymore at this time, and Emperor Meiji waved his hand unceremoniously and said, "The trend of fortune, I want to endure it, endure it, and think that it will open the foundation of peace for all generations." I have been able to uphold the state and trust in the sincerity of my loyal subjects, and I have always been with you. If the husband is aroused by feelings, causes trouble, or compatriots exclude each other, disturbs the current situation, and thus misses the future, and distrusts the world, I will not be the most vigilant. It is advisable to remember the whole country, passed on from generation to generation, believe that the immortality of China, have a long way to go, devote all our efforts to the construction of the future, abide by morality, strengthen the will, and vow to carry forward the essence of the national system, not to follow the trend of the world. After Emperor Meiji finished speaking, he left the conference hall as if he were fleeing.

Emperor Meiji roughly said that I really regret that I should not have caused trouble in the first place, offended China and caused today's disaster, and then the matter has come to this point, and I should endure the humiliation and make every effort to build in order to make a comeback.

Emperor Meiji regrets it now, but it's too late, and as for the comeback, it's tantamount to a fool's dream, and Ren Chao will never give Japan any chance.

Japan is just a small country, with small land and scarce resources, and if it were not for the victory over the Qing Dynasty in the First Sino-Japanese War and the huge amount of reparations, there would have been no possibility of rising on Japan's terms. And in this time and space, Ren Chao has shattered the last glimmer of hope for the rise of the Japanese.

On November 25, 1902, Emperor Meiji of Japan issued an edict of the end of the war, announcing that he would accept all the conditions of the Chinese Empire and surrender unconditionally to the Chinese Empire! (To be continued......)