Russia's betrayal was not only a material blow to Japan, but also had a more far-reaching impact on public opinion and popular sentiment. When the Russians raised their butcher's knives against the Japanese themselves, the Japanese themselves generally developed a strong hostility and fear towards the Western powers. And during the war with the Qing Kingdom, the Illuminate turned from contempt to awe of the old empire next to him. The flattery psychology in the Japanese nation has gained the upper hand at this time.

As an island nation, it was born with a deep affection for the sea, so the "Japan" has always wanted to build a strong fleet, and after more than 20 years of preparation for the wise restoration, the "Japan" finally had a fleet that could be counted in the world before the first noon. There are 3 large ships of more than 7,000 tons, and half a dozen warships of more than 4,000 tons! As for the 3,000-ton warships, they can only be counted as third-rate in the Japanese Navy. But what is the result? After the Battle of Toshima, the Battle off the coast of Izu, the Battle of Gunsan Bay, and the Battle of the Datong River Estuary, the powerful Japanese fleet was wiped out. And even let the Beiyang Fleet reach the Gulf of Tonkin! This is definitely a huge test of the psychological endurance of the Japanese people!

And what about the Army? Although they went further than their predecessors, in the face of the Beiyang Army, which was far less numerous than the Japanese army, the Japanese army could squeeze the Beiyang Army out of Korea at the cost of heavy artillery and soldiers' blood, but the accumulation of white bones under Wolbong Mountain and Pyongyang City made the Japanese himself fully aware of the strength of the other party. And under the city of Jinzhou, the strongest blow of the Japanese army was still blocked by the other party. When the Navy has already failed, there is no point in the Army going far.

The arrival of the Russian fleet once gave Japan himself a glimmer of hope. In order to boost morale, the government deliberately publicized the strength of Rurik, and in the eyes of the Japanese themselves, this leased fleet could completely wipe out the maritime superiority of the Beiyang Naval Division. But reality once told the day himself. What a naïve idea! The naval battle off Fukushima was a heavy blow to the town of Dingzhen, which was originally feared by Japan. The era of the old Beiyang Fleet finally came to an end, but the Russian fleet was still defeated by the new Beiyang warships. So far, in the heart of the "Day" himself, the Beiyang Fleet has become the nightmare of the "Day" himself. Countless dreams and efforts were finally shattered by this powerful fleet!

And the last thing that made the "Japan" unexpected was that at the most difficult and critical juncture of the "Japan", the former ally Russia came to the most deadly place in the "Japan"! "Didn't those politicians say that the Russians are our friends?" "How can those so-called civilized people commit such despicable acts?" "Didn't Prime Minister Ito say that Kiyokuni was just a paper tiger? Why is it that my own country's efforts for more than 20 years still fail? The voices of all kinds of questions filled the entire "Japan", and there were many enthusiastic young people who used their own practical actions to punish these politicians who were full of running trains!

A large number of high-ranking officials and their families were beaten and even murdered, and almost all of the city groaned in chaos and riots. Coupled with the blockade of the North Ocean and the huge consumption. The necessities of life have been reduced to the point where they are even below the minimum living requirements. And when these yellow-faced and thin-skinned Shengdou Xiaomin rushed into the official residences of those high-ranking officials. Looking at the opulent decorations and the sumptuous costumes, as well as the food and drink that they had never even heard of, they were completely furious, and they blamed all the disasters that the Nippon had faced on the politicians and the top brass of the military. They vandalized and looted with impunity. Kill all those dressed in fine clothes as far as they can see.

And at this time, would the Sun have been able to prevent this from happening? No, not a day. All the young men who were still obeying the orders had been transferred to the front line to defend against the Russians. As for the rest of the police or the army? Otherwise, the old, weak, sick and disabled are incapable of maintaining order, or they will personally participate in the action of "heavenly punishment of national thieves". Take practical actions to "defend" the "day"!

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As for the emperor and the Japanese Imperial Family, who are regarded as gods by the people of Japan. At this time, he chose to remain silent, on the one hand, because Nagasaki is somewhat remote and the information is not released smoothly. On the other hand, at this time, the Meiji Emperor was discussing the future direction of the Japanese with a veteran of the political circles of the Nichimoto.

Katsu Kaishu, the veteran who once commanded the shogunate's navy and army and served as a senator and naval secretary in the early days of the Meiji Restoration, finally returned to the forefront of the Japanese political arena. As the teacher of Ito Youheng and Mutsu Munemitsu, this veteran of Japan's political circles is different from those students who advocate leaving Asia and joining Europe, he himself is a pro-China faction, and he has a good relationship with Ding Ruchang. When the expansionists of the Japanese have been beaten to the ground, it is undoubtedly the best way to let someone like him come to the top to clean up the mess.

"Mr. Qingguo's request should have read it, right?" Emperor Meiji himself was a little emaciated, and his body trembled slightly, and he was afraid, afraid that the "day" would be destroyed in his hands.

"I've seen it." Sheng Haizhou nodded and said calmly.

This is tantamount to handing over the wealth that Japan has accumulated for decades to others, and it is tantamount to turning Japan into a colony. Just like India and Vietnam! Emperor Meiji said with some excitement.

"Now that this is the case, what else is there to say? This is a time when the winner is king. "Katsukaishu's calmness is almost unbelievable. This is in stark contrast to the agitation of Emperor Meiji.

"Is there no way sir to do it?" Emperor Meiji said with some despair.

"At least. The rest of the world is still unified, at least the emperor is still there, the wealth is gone, you can accumulate it again, the land is occupied, you can hide back, but if everyone is dead, then everything is gone! He had heard that another Russian fleet was coming to the Far East, and that it would be ...... if these ships were carrying weapons and troops. "Katsu Haizhou himself has fought a cold war, if Russia continues to increase its troops, I am afraid it is really possible to take Tokyo!

"So what does the gentleman mean agreed? What does Mr. of the so-called Punishment of War Criminals clause think? Emperor Meiji asked after stabilizing his emotions.

"Those Japanese front-line generals who slaughtered innocent civilians will naturally not be forgiven, compared to Beiyang, these people have been detained, as for these people in the center, they always have to take responsibility for their own failures, including my disciple Mutsu Somitsu and others, in order to give an explanation to the Qing country, in order to give an explanation to the people, do they have a chance to escape this ending?" To say that Katsu Haizhou doesn't want to save his disciples, it's impossible, but he is really incapable, and the main responsibility must not be borne by the emperor, so he can only take these cabinet ministers!

"And what about after the treaty was signed? Where will the empire go? Emperor Meiji asked.

"What else? At home, everything is in ruins, and externally, it has to fight against Russia to recover its homeland. As for diplomatically? What was the relationship between Japan and Middle-earth during the Tang Dynasty, and I am afraid that it will still refer to this relationship in the future, right? Sheng Haizhou was also a little helpless in his heart.

"We can take refuge in the UK." Emperor Meiji said.

"The British will only make friends with the strong, and now in order to counter Russian expansion, the best and only option for the British is to support the North Sea. At this time, the "Japanese" book may only be an object that can be used to obtain benefits in the eyes of the British. They will lend us money, but that is to control the economy of our country. They will provide us with ordnance and supplies, but that is for us to hold back the Russians. "Sheng Haizhou has never had a good impression of the West.

"And what does the Empire need to do after the armistice?" Emperor Meiji's words seem silly, but Katsukaishu knows what he means behind it. Is there still a chance for the rise of the Japanese book?

"Don't think about taking advantage of the contradiction between the Qing and Russia, only one of Russia and the Qing can stand in the Far East, but no matter who is left, they will be the masters of the Far East. It's not a good thing to follow behind the truly strong and get what you need. "Sheng Haizhou actually has some words not to say, the Qing people won, and the "Japan" may still be a follower, but if the Russians win, I am afraid that the massacre and assimilation will be inevitable, and at that time, it is very likely that after many years, the "Japan" will completely become "Yellow Russia".

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"After Ito-kun and the others, I'm afraid that the 'Day' will have to be saved by Your Excellency." After a long time, Emperor Meiji sighed and said, this sentence reveals two meanings, first, Ito Hirobumi, Mutsu Munemitsu, and Saigo Congdao will be abandoned by the "Day" Honsho, this is not his own decision, even if Beiyang lets them go, the angry "Day" people will not let go of these people. Second, I hope that Sheng Haizhou can come out to save the crisis. After all, this person is still a pro-China faction on the surface.

"The minister hopes to reach an agreement with the Qing State as soon as possible, so that the army can be transferred back from Korea and the northeast of the Qing State, and with sufficient manpower, it is at least enough to defend against the continued expansion of the Russians." Sheng Haizhou knew that he had too many things to do, but the most important thing was people, without people, especially hundreds of thousands of young adults and almost all the army, this is the essence accumulated by the Empire for more than 20 years, and it must not be over like this.

In addition to these, Japan also needed to obtain continued food and money from Beiyang and foreign countries through compromise, the former of which had to be guaranteed as the basis of a nation's survival, and the latter of which had to deal with astronomical indemnities. As for some of the funds that may be left? Japan would have needed to use the money to rearm the army and some infrastructure. After solving the problem of livelihood, Sheng Haizhou also needs to reunite the people under a new battle flag, and this battle flag undoubtedly refers to the Russians who have now launched aggression against Japan! As for the hegemony of the Far East, the country is powerful in all directions? This is not what the current "Day" could have thought, the "Day" has lost this opportunity, and it would be good to be able to maintain its independence.