The first negotiations between the Chinese Empire and Japan ended unhappily. In the face of such harsh conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire, the Japanese side would absolutely not agree to it. This led to a wide divide between the two sides and led to a breakdown in the negotiations.

However, the Chinese side is not in a hurry. It is China, not Japan, that is now taking the initiative. The longer it drags on, the better it will be for China. Japan, on the other hand, hopes that the conflict will end as soon as possible and that China can stop its blockade of Japan. In this case, Japan will pay less damage, but this does not mean that Japan will accept China's conditions in its entirety. If Japan really accepts these conditions, then they will not be far from the death of the country.

At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Nichio, Sir Jurdian, Minister Reinsch, and Minister Briand all left the Imperial Foreign Office. However, instead of returning to their respective embassies, they went to the British Legation together.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Chinese are so arrogant that these conditions they put forward are simply not giving Japan a way to live. The Chinese's wolf ambition to expand outward is even more vividly manifested in this way. Japan is the first line of defense against China's outward expansion. If Japan collapses, China's outward expansion will be unstoppable. Minister Hichiki said hatefully.

"Your Excellency, the United States of America is a clear banner of support for Japan. However, it has to be admitted that the advantages that the Chinese Empire has now are too great. Their navy is the most powerful in the Pacific. Even the U.S. Navy may not be able to match them in a short period of time. Minister Ryan said.

The United States has strong industrial power, but it will take time for industrial power to be transformed into a war force. Especially now that isolationism is rife in the United States, the people do not want to get involved in the war. Therefore, the U.S. government even wants to expand its military power. The difficulty is not small. As a result, the US Navy is already inferior to China's. Originally, in the Pacific region, there was also Japan to contain China. Now that the main force of the Japanese Navy has been wiped out, I am afraid that the United States will have to take it upon itself to deal with China. This puts the United States under tremendous pressure as well. So. The United States hopes that Japan's pawn will continue to play a huge role in reducing the pressure on the United States.

"Britain also supported Japan, which, after all, was Britain's most important ally in the Far East. It's a pity that the current situation envoy, Britain can't provide much support like Japan. Sir Jurdian also said. Curbing China's expansion is also an important policy of the United Kingdom. After all, Britain's most important colony is right under China's nose. If China is in dire need of outward expansion. Sooner or later, these British colonies will be eyed. It's just that now Britain is busy dealing with the war on the European continent, and it is also powerless for the strength of the Chinese Empire.

"France also doesn't want to see China in desperate need of expansion. But sadly, the defeat of the Germans is the most important thing for us at the moment! French Minister Briand also said. The German invasion was a matter of life and death for France. They certainly won't offend China again at this time. Otherwise, the Indochina colony would certainly not have been saved.

Minister Hichi nodded his head at the current international situation. He knows it very well. In addition to the United States, Britain and France could not be counted on. After all. Japan is important though. But Britain and France certainly will not lose their own interests for the sake of Japan.

"Now, Japan is facing a blockade from China, and our domestic economic development has been greatly hindered. More importantly, after our trade routes are blocked, we need food, machinery and equipment, oil, steel and other materials in the country. are all cut off. If countries can support Japan in these areas, we will not be afraid of their blockade. Even, to be able to fight against them all the time. Tens of millions of Japanese, even if all the jade is broken, will fight the Chinese to the end. Minister Hichiki looked at the ministers of Britain, France and the United States with blank eyes.

Sir Jurden and the others looked at each other. Then he said, "Britain can find a way to provide some grain to Japan." ”

"France can also provide some grain to Japan." Minister Brian also said.

The British and French colonies in the South Seas were both important grain-producing areas, and they were mainly rice-producing areas. Supplying Japan with some food, which is completely insignificant. As for the rest of the supplies, they couldn't do anything about it. Europe was at war, and they were in dire need of machinery, oil, and steel, and it was impossible for them to hand over these supplies to Japan.

"The U.S. can provide Japan with these supplies, and it can come to Japan in the form of loans. However, the first thing we have to solve is the blockade of Japan by the Chinese Navy. It would be useless if China forbade our merchant ships to arrive in Japan. Minister Ryan said.

"The Chinese have no power to prevent merchant ships from other countries from entering Japan, and at most they attack Japanese merchant ships and other ships. We are not belligerents with China, and they have no reason to stop the merchant ships of other countries. Minister Hinata said.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we can try to provide these resources to Japan. If we encounter resistance from the Chinese, we can be a little tougher. If we are weak, we can only make the Chinese inch by inch and become even more aggressive. Sir Jurdian suggested.

Minister Ruiensch and Minister Brian both nodded, these countries are also old powers, although China has begun to rise, but the background is not enough, at most it is just an upstart.

Minister Nichiki was overjoyed, and with the clear support of Britain, France, and the United States, Japan's situation would undoubtedly be much better. At the very least, they have much more room to maneuver.

After the conspiracy of the four was over, Minister Nichiki immediately returned to the Japanese Legation in China and reported to China the harsh conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire. At the same time, he also made a report on the attitude of Britain, France, and the United States to China.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida immediately reported to Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi after receiving the report from Minister Masashi Terauchi. Subsequently, Terauchi Masatsuki convened the Cabinet and convened an emergency cabinet meeting.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Imperial Minister in China has already made contact with the people of China. But, unfortunately, the people of China are too arrogant. The conditions they put forward were too harsh, and they simply slaughtered the empire as if it were a defeated country. Terauchi Masaki said with an angry face.

"Yaga, those damned Shina people, have always wanted to destroy the empire. This time, how could they possibly let go of this great opportunity? Lu Xiang Ishimoto Shinroku said.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I don't know what the conditions put forward by the people of China?" Tibetan Prime Minister Tatsuo Yamamoto asked.

"Your Excellency, please introduce it to everyone." Masaki Terauchi said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida nodded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there are five main conditions put forward by the people of China, namely: First, Japan must admit to provoking China and assume full responsibility for this conflict. Second, Japan was to compensate the Chinese Empire for its losses, including the Imperial Marines and local residents killed and wounded on Pohnpei Island, as well as the ships of the Imperial Navy lost in the conflict, totaling one billion pounds. Third, the Japanese Navy must ensure that it no longer poses a threat to the empire, and the 'Nagato-class' and 'Kaga-class' battleships under construction must be transferred to China. Fourth, the Japanese Navy will not be allowed to possess large warships such as battleships and battlecruisers in the future, and the displacement of heavy cruisers must be controlled to less than 15,000 tons. Fifth, Japan must cede the island of Kyushu to the Empire as compensation for the Empire's unprovoked attack by Japan this time. Yasuya Uchida said expressionlessly.

"What? How dare the people of China put forward such conditions! The Empire of Japan could never agree to such a condition. Even if they all die in battle, they will definitely not be able to let the people of China succeed. Sea Minister Shishiro Rokuro also said.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please give your order. Tens of millions of Japanese people, even if they are all jade pieces, have to fight with the people of China to the end, and they will definitely not be able to agree to the conditions of the people of China. Lu Xiang Ishimoto Shinroku also said.

Obviously, the Japanese cabinet regards these conditions put forward by China as a great shame and is absolutely unwilling to accept them.

Indeed, these conditions are too harsh. If Japan accepts it, it will be no different from the death of the country. If Japan is willing to become a third-rate country, it may be able to accept these conditions. But how can the Japanese be reconciled? It is not easy for them to have the international status and strength they have now, and they are bent on rising and becoming a truly world-class power. As long as this ambition did not dissipate, it would be impossible for them to accede to the demands of the Chinese Empire.

"The conditions of the Chinese are so harsh that it is almost impossible for us to end the conflict with the Chinese through peace talks. However, Britain, France, and the United States are on our side. Although, because of the war that broke out in Europe, Britain and France could not provide much help to Japan. But they have promised to provide us with some food. In addition, the United States has promised to give us full support by providing us with food, oil, steel, machinery and equipment in the form of loans. Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida continued.

"If that's the case, then there's no problem. We have tens of millions of people, we can arm millions of troops, and we can fight China to the end. If China dares to land in Japan, we will make them pay an extremely heavy price and have to fight the unrealistic idea of destroying Japan. Shimoto Shinroku said optimistically. (To be continued.) )

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