It is indeed a strange thing that the Chinese Empire and Japan have fought like this, but the two countries have never declared war on each other. The main reason for this is that Japan and Britain signed the "Anglo-Japanese Alliance", and if China declares war on Japan, it may face the entire Entente. In the same way, Britain did not want to be dragged into the war in the Far East by Japan because of the abduction of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. Therefore, the British side also sternly warned that Japan would not be allowed to declare war on the Chinese Empire, lest the scale of the war expand again.

As for the Americans, they also do not want to get involved in the war. They are more willing to hide behind the scenes and be behind them. If they are allowed to go to the battlefield with real guns, the Americans will have to think carefully. Therefore, it is undoubtedly best that China and Japan do not declare war.

"Your Excellency, is the Chinese Empire trying to declare war on Japan? I have to remind you that because of the existence of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, if the Chinese Empire declared war on Japan, it would also mean a declaration of war on Great Britain. Sir Jurdian said with a serious expression.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire does not want to be an enemy of the British Empire. However, the contradictions between China and Japan are irreconcilable. If Japan refuses to accept our terms, then the conflict will continue forever, and it will be no different from war. Tang Shaoyi said.

"The conditions of the Chinese Empire are a little too harsh, and such harsh conditions are really too difficult for people to accept." Minister Hizhi said with an aggrieved face. After all, whether it is a reparation of up to one billion pounds, or the transfer of the 'Nagato-class' and 'Kaga-class' battleships to China, it is doubtful that it will limit the scale of naval development or cede Kyushu Island, which is unacceptable to Japan.

Let's start with the war reparations of one billion pounds, and the current annual fiscal revenue of Japan is only 60 or 70 million pounds. One billion pounds of war reparations is equivalent to the sum of Japan's fiscal revenues for 15 years. Even if you don't eat or drink. The Japanese government also had to repay it for 15 years. If the normal consumption of the Japanese government is included, this indemnity is enough to allow Japan to change for decades. In addition, Japan did not want to pay so much war reparations to China, because the gap between Japan and China continued to widen after Japan's defeat in the war again. If China had extorted so much war reparations from Japan, China's development would undoubtedly have been even more rapid. When the time comes. If Japan wants to catch up with China again, it will be impossible to be ashamed of it. How can Japan, which is bent on trying to taste the courage of lying on the back and then be ashamed, accept it?

The 'Nagato-class' battleships and the 'Kaga-class' battleships were the only hope for the Japanese Navy after losing its main force. There were four battleships of these two classes, all armed with 410 mm guns. Although Japan's industrial strength is weak, it is particularly unique in terms of military science and technology. Coupled with the support of Britain and the United States and other countries, Japan's two-stage super battleships were able to continue to work. If these two classes of battleships could be put into service, the Japanese Navy would still pose a certain threat to the Imperial Chinese Navy. Even if it is impossible to suppress the Chinese Navy. But at least there's a little bit of self-preservation. If these two levels of battleships were transferred to China, wouldn't it be a self-defeating martial arts?

The Chinese Empire's demand to limit the armament development of the Japanese Navy was even more unacceptable to Japan. Japan can admit defeat, but it will never be willing to lose. After defeat, they will rearm as much as possible, and then look for opportunities to fight with China. But if China's conditions are agreed, it will undoubtedly be tied hand and foot, which will be important for Japan to defeat China in the future. It is unacceptable to them.

There are many islands in the Japanese archipelago. But the four most important islands are Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Hokkaido. Among them, Kyushu Island is the most important island after Honshu Island. It is also an important part of Japan's heavy industry. If the island of Kyushu is ceded to China, Japan's strength will undoubtedly be greatly reduced. What's more. China will have an forward base that threatens the Japanese mainland. The next time China wants to destroy Japan, it will be good to send troops directly from Kyushu Island. If Japan wants to seek revenge from China, it must first recapture Kyushu Island, which undoubtedly makes it more difficult for Japan to take revenge. Therefore, it is impossible for Japan to cede Kyushu Island to China.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. The conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire were indeed too harsh. This conflict was indeed caused by Japan, and it is understandable that Japan paid a certain price to end the war. However, it is a bit too immoral for the Chinese Empire to wantonly blackmail Japan. Minister Ryan said. Proceeding from the interests of the United States, the United States also does not want China to succeed in blackmailing Japan. After all, if China succeeds in obtaining a large amount of war reparations and warships from Japan, then the United States will have to face a much more powerful China.

"The conditions of the Chinese Empire are not harsh, who let Japan challenge us again and again? For the sake of peace in the Far East and the whole world, and for the sake of the security of the Empire, we must severely sanction Japan, and let Japan go to the price of provoking China. In this case, Japan will not do such a thing next time. Tang Shaoyi retorted.

The Chinese Empire has already made up its mind, even if it cannot destroy Japan, it will slaughter Japan so that Japan can no longer pose a threat to the empire. In addition, it is to get as much benefit as possible from Japan in order to develop itself and make the empire stronger.

Although the war broke out in Europe, even after this collective suicide, the power of the Western world was still very strong. Once the war is over, there is a high probability that the Western world will make a comeback. When the time comes, the empire will be under tremendous pressure. Only when the Empire is truly strong will it be able to face these pressures.

The atmosphere in the office froze all at once. This time, the Chinese Empire made it clear that it wanted to blackmail Japan. If Japan wants to end the conflict, it will not be able to accede to China's conditions. The Chinese Navy has already begun a blockade of Japan. If Japan's overseas trade routes are cut off, it will undoubtedly bring great difficulties to the country. Japan's backers, Britain, France, the United States, and other countries were also very dissatisfied with the toughness of the Chinese Empire. However, at this juncture, they have no choice. Who let the Chinese Empire choose the timing too good?

"Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, if the Chinese Empire insists on such conditions, then I am afraid that the negotiations will only break down. However, the British Empire is an ally of Japan, and we will not allow Japan to be invaded, let alone sit idly by. The alliance signed by the British Empire and Japan, which laid down the obligations and responsibilities of the British Empire. Sir Jurden said.

In other words, in normal times, the Chinese Empire dared to make a move against the allies of the British Empire, and the powerful fleet of the British Royal Navy might have been attacked a long time ago. However, now the British are powerless and can only say some cruel words to support the scene. If the Chinese Empire does not give them face, then these scenes will undoubtedly have no effect at all.

Tang Shaoyi smiled and didn't say anything more. The current Britain is fundamentally a foreign powerhouse and a middle cadre, which he knows very well. However, in order not to provoke the British too much, he was not prepared to say anything. In any case, if Japan did not accept the conditions of the Empire, then the blockade of Japan by the Chinese Empire would continue forever. No matter which country it is, it will never be possible to break China's blockade of Japan. Without external support, Japan's situation will get worse and worse. Maybe we can sit back and watch Japan collapse. At that time, the Chinese Empire could decide whether or not to launch a landing operation against Japan depending on the situation.

"The United States of America also does not want the pattern of the Far East to change. The Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire were both important countries on the Pacific coast, and they should work for peace on the Pacific coast, not become destroyers of peace. Minister Ryensch also said.

Although the United States and Japan have not signed an alliance, in order to contain China's development, they are almost like wearing the same pants. Without the large loan provided by the United States, Japan would not have been able to rebuild its navy in just a few years. Without the backing of the United States, Japan would not have dared to provoke China. The United States has used Japan as an important pawn to counterbalance China. Although some of the mud in Japan can't hold up the wall, they have no better alternative to Japan.

"The Chinese Empire does not want to undermine peace, and everything we do is to protect the legitimate interests of the Empire. No one from any other country wants to harm the interests of the empire under the guise of maintaining peace. Tang Shaoyi said.

As China became stronger, the honeymoon period between China and the United States has come to an end and has entered a phase of confrontation. Both the Chinese empire and the United States knew that if they wanted to dominate the Pacific, they had to trample each other under their feet. Therefore, it is impossible for the two countries to live in peace. Confrontation and conflict, and even war, are the main themes for the future development of relations between the two countries.

"Your Excellency, the conditions put forward by your country are too harsh for the Japanese Empire to accept. If the Chinese Empire did not change its conditions, the negotiations would have collapsed. In addition, I would like to advise you. Although the current Chinese Empire has the upper hand, Japan will never give in. If the Chinese Empire wanted to invade Japan, it would have to be prepared to pay huge losses. The Japanese people have the confidence to defend their country. Minister Hinata said. The attitude of Britain and the United States once again emboldened him. (To be continued.) )

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