"Damn, these guys, they're going to regret it one day." Looking at the backs of the departing ministers of various countries in China, Lin Quanzhu gritted his teeth.

With the exception of Britain, the envoys of other countries in China refused to provide help to Japan, which made Japan still have to rely on itself in the ensuing war. Although, the British will help Japan. However, the UK is very limited in what it can do to help. The previous loan, which totalled £2 million, was the only one that could be provided.

"Your Excellency, China has a population of 400 million, and once they become strong, they will undoubtedly completely change the situation in the world. Therefore, only by completely defeating the Chinese and bringing China under the colonial rule of the great powers can the world maintain peace. Lin Quanzhu said to Minister Zhu Erdian. This is also the "China threat theory" that the Japanese have been preaching all along, and its fundamental purpose is to get all countries to allow Japan to further invade China.

"Your Excellency, there are differences in the interests of the great powers in China, and it is impossible to unite them as closely as they did six years ago." Minister Juerdian sighed.

In fact, the views of the United Kingdom and Japan are similarly divided. Japan wants to annex China, while Britain wants to safeguard British interests in China by supporting proxies. Therefore, Britain was also opposed to Japan's annexation of China. If Japan hadn't made a big mistake this time, Britain might not have supported Japan so clearly.

Of course, even if Britain supports Japan. However, the British were limited in what they could do to help Japan when they were too busy to take care of themselves.

"Your Excellency, please be sure to help us. The Empire of Japan was Britain's most loyal ally, and if the Empire of Japan collapsed, it would be very disadvantageous to Britain. Lin Quanzhu said sincerely.

Minister Zhu Erdian nodded. Truly. If Japan had collapsed, Britain would have one less loyal lackey. Japan was Britain's main helper in containing Russia in the Far East. Without Japan's containment, Russia would certainly have found ice-free ports in the East. Therefore, Japan must not fall, and it is in the interests of Britain.

"Your Excellency, let's go. Let's go pay a visit to Master Yuan Shikai. Minister Zhu Erdian said.

"Visiting Yuan Shikai?" Lin Quanzhu was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't understand Zhu Erdian's purpose.

"Now, the only one who can directly send troops to deal with the Jilin Army is Lord Yuan Shikai's Beiyang Army."

Lin Quanzhu nodded again and again, although the Japanese looked down on the combat effectiveness of the Beiyang Army. But at this juncture, are they still qualified to pick and choose? If tens of thousands or even more of the Beiyang Army attacked the Jilin Army, then the situation in the northeast could be fundamentally changed. According to Japanese speculation. The Jilin Army has put all its strength into the battle against the Japanese army. If the Beiyang Army sends troops, it will inevitably be able to defeat the Jilin Army in one fell swoop, which will have a great impact on the war situation.

"Yes, Sir Sir." Lin Quanzhu said.

The two took the carriage of the British Legation and arrived at Yuan Shikai's Prime Minister's Office. Zhu Erdian was a frequent visitor to the Prime Minister's Palace, and after his carriage arrived, no one stopped him at all. Directly into the Prime Minister's Office.

Yuan Shikai, who heard the news, came to greet him in person.

"Your Excellency. It's been a long time since you've been to the Humble House. Yuan Datou's face was full of smiles. However, when he saw the Japanese Minister to China Hayashi Quansuke getting out of the carriage, he was stunned all of a sudden.

"Good evening, Prime Minister, I have taken the liberty of visiting, and I ask Your Excellency not to blame." Lin Quanzhu was polite.

"Where. Where. Your Excellency is a distinguished guest, please come in. Yuan Datou said with a smile.

At the same time, he began to think about it in his heart. Why did the British Minister to China and the Japanese Minister to China come together? In fact, you don't have to think much to know the other party's intentions. The Japanese suffered a big loss in the Tohoku. Not only was one division completely annihilated, but two other divisions were also in danger. Therefore, little Japan is obviously here to ask for help this time.

Yuan Datou smiled and welcomed Zhu Erdian and Lin Quanzhu to his study. After the housekeeper brought the tea, only Yuan Shikai, Zhu Erdian, Lin Quanzhu, and Yuan Shikai's main staff Yang Shiqi were left in the study.

"Your Excellency, we have come this time to solicit the interests of the Beiyang government regarding the ongoing war in the Northeast. There is no doubt that the strength of the Jilin Army has far exceeded our previous expectations. Therefore, we believe that if the Jilin Army cannot be eliminated as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable. "Zhu Erdian got straight to the point.

Yuan Shikai nodded, in fact, he was also having a headache about it. Previously, the Beiyang government agreed to send troops into the northeast. Send a town first and attack with Feng Linge. However, after it was reported that the Japanese 2nd Division had been completely annihilated and that two more Japanese divisions were surrounded, he immediately ordered his troops to stop moving. Obviously, he was frightened by the Jilin Army.

In the minds of Yuan Shikai and others, the Japanese Army can be said to be the strongest army in East Asia. As a result, the Japanese Army was defeated by the Jilin Army, which shows that the Jilin Army's combat effectiveness has become even stronger. If you rush to send troops, if you fail, the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, the bigwigs in Beiyang all advised Yuan Shikai to act cautiously. This caused the Beiyang Army to stop its operations. Even Xu Shichang, who was bent on removing the threat of the Jilin Army to Beiyang, was no longer so tough. All of this is the effect of the Jilin Army!

"Your Excellency, the war situation in the Northeast has now entered a stalemate. The Imperial Army of Japan has already dragged down all the main forces of the Jilin Army. As long as Beiyang sends troops to the northeast, it will definitely be able to destroy the Jilin Army. The Empire of Japan pledged that Japan would seek no further benefits than those set out in the Treaty of Portsmouth. The interests of the recovered Northeast will all belong to the Beiyang government. Lin Quanzhu also said immediately. These conditions were negotiated between him and Minister Zhu Erdian in the carriage.

Of course, this is nothing more than a stopgap measure. The most important thing now is to defeat the Jilin Army, and after defeating the Jilin Army, the rest of the conditions can be discussed slowly. Anyway, when the time comes, is Japan afraid of the Beiyang government? Just think of a reason to change the hexagram.

"This ......" Yuan Datou hesitated a little, and the conditions offered by the Japanese made him very excited. However, he is also worried that the Japanese are not trustworthy. The Japanese are known to be cunning and shameless, and they do not keep their word.

"Your Excellency, sending troops to the Northeast and exterminating the Jilin Army together with the Japanese Army is not at all bad for the Beiyang government. After all, if you talk about military strength alone, the strength of the Jilin Army may have surpassed that of the Beiyang Army. If it weren't for the Japanese Army holding back the main force of the Jilin Army, maybe they would have invaded Yanjing City. Minister Zhu Erdian said from the side.

Yuan Datou's face was cold, the terrifying strength of the Jilin Army really made them chill. Before, the military generals of Beiyang had already speculated that if the Beiyang Army faced the same number of Japanese troops, I am afraid that it would have been defeated long ago. Not to mention the encirclement of the Japanese army in reverse.

In other words, the strength of the Jilin Army has surpassed that of the Beiyang Army. Once the Jilin Army gets through this crisis, it is difficult to say who will control China.

"Your Excellency, sending troops to the Northeast is a big deal, and I need to think about it." Yuan Datou said.

"Prime Minister, now is the perfect time. The main force of the Jilin Army has been completely dragged down by the Japanese Army. If you miss this opportunity, I am afraid that there will never be such an opportunity again. The Chinese have an old saying that the opportunity must not be lost and never come again. Lin Quanzhu said anxiously. He hoped that the Beiyang government would immediately make a decision to send troops to the northeast, and then send troops to attack in the shortest possible time. In this case, the Japanese side will be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Yuan Datou glanced at Lin Quanzhu with some suspicion, this little Japan is too eager, right? Could it be that the Japanese really can't hold out in the Northeast? That's why I can't wait to send troops to Beiyang to relieve the pressure on them. But could this be a trap? If Beiyang is also trapped, it will be troublesome. Therefore, Yuan Shikai still plans to think in the long run.

Yuan Shikai's refusal to let go made Lin Quanzhu very angry.

"Prime Minister, you have to make it clear that the Empire of Japan is not begging you, but helping you. With the strength of the Great Japanese Empire, it was completely possible to send a large number of troops into the Northeast and destroy the Jilin Army. It's just that at that time, the Japanese Army paid a huge price to eliminate the Jilin Army, and if the Beiyang Government wants to take it back, I'm afraid it will be impossible. Lin Quanzhu's tone was full of threat.

Of course, this is nothing more than a bluff. The Japanese Army has already committed five divisions, and three more divisions are about to be put into operation. There are only 17 standing divisions left in the country. The mobilization of these divisions requires a lot of money, and without enough funds, it is simply impossible to send more troops to the war. Therefore, the Japanese side can't wait for the Beiyang government to send troops.

Yuan Datou's face was a little displeased, these little Japan, they have something to ask for, but they are still so arrogant, and they have the ability to defeat the Jilin Army by themselves?

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little stiff, Zhu Erdian hurriedly played a round: "Okay, Your Excellency the Minister, give the Prime Minister a little time to think about it." However, Prime Minister, this is indeed the best time to deal with the Jilin Army, please take advantage of this opportunity and not waste it. (To be continued......)

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