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"There is no need for us to apologize to the Ryukyuan people, let alone compensate them. In that case, it will only bring endless humiliation to the empire. The people of China will not give up waging war against us because we apologize and compensate the Ryukyuan people. Therefore, if you follow the wishes of the Shina people, it is completely a sign of cowardice. Since the people of China want war, then we will give them war. Let the people of China know that if they want to defeat the Great Japanese Empire, it is impossible, and they will even pay heavy casualties. Only in this way will the people of China retreat from the difficulty. Lu Xiang Shimoto said the sixth general. He was firmly opposed to apologies and reparations to the Kingdom of the Ryukyus.

Actually, what General Shimoto said makes sense. This time, the Tanegashima incident was completely planned by the Chinese Empire. Even if the Japanese government chooses to settle the matter, the Chinese Empire will not do it, and will concoct more conflicts until the outbreak of war. Therefore, Japan can completely ignore China's statement and directly choose to prepare for war.

"Shi Benjun, if this is the case, then what will the international community think of us? In any case, we must also make a statement to the international community. Britain and the United States will also do their best to buy time for us. Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida said.

"The British and the Americans will not go to war against China. With the decision of the Chinese people, we have no other choice but war to make the Chinese retreat. The attitude of the six generals is also very clear.

"We're not ready, especially the Navy. The Yamato-class battleships have not yet been able to be completed. We don't have the capital to fight against the people of China at the moment. If you can bear with it and buy a little time. It was more beneficial to the Great Japanese Empire. Yasuya Uchida said.

Prime Minister Terauchi Masatsuki, his brows furrowed tightly. Undoubtedly, he is a little undecided now. However, he knows that now is undoubtedly the most critical and urgent juncture for Japan.

"Yachishiro-kun, what is your opinion?" Masaki Terauchi asked.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister. ' The construction of the Yamato-class battleships has reached the most critical moment. If we can buy three months, the 'Yamato-class' battleships will be able to complete the construction. At that time, even if you directly participate in the war without passing the sea trial, it will cause great pressure on the people of China. And now, we have only five capital ships, and it will be difficult to confront the China. So, if you can bear with it and buy us a little time. That's undoubtedly the best option. General Rokuro Yashiro said.

Terauchi Masashi nodded: "Okay, since that's the case, let's let our ambassador to China contact the people of China." Ask what exactly their bottom line is? Even if it's a delay for a while, that's good! ”

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida nodded. The other ministers, except for Lu Xiang Ishimoto Shinroku, all had a relieved expression. They all believe that this is the time to go to war. Japan's chances of winning are very small, if they can delay for a while. It's even more beneficial to Japan. Therefore, it is complete wishful thinking on their part to stall for time.

While the Japanese Cabinet is in urgent deliberations, Britain and the United States are also paying attention to the situation in East Asia. British Prime Minister Andrew Bonner Lloyd's ministers deliberated and instructed the British ambassador to China, Sir Juledian, to do everything he could to delay Japan's time. Right now. The longer it dragged on, the more detrimental it would be to the Chinese Empire. If it can be dragged to the Japanese Navy's 'Yamato-class' battleships for service, then the Chinese Empire will have to pay a heavy price if it wants to defeat Japan. And this. It is undoubtedly what the British want to see. This is what Britain hopes Japan will be able to do after providing a large amount of financial and technical support to Japan.

If the British Royal Navy had not suffered a crushing defeat, in the face of the threat of war from the Chinese Empire to Japan, they could have joined forces with the United States and sent a large number of warships to the Far East to force China to abandon the war. But not anymore. Although there are more than twenty capital ships left in the Royal Navy. However, with the exception of a very small number of cutting-edge warships, the rest of the battleships were old dreadnoughts. These dreadnoughts are like a rabble that can only be used to make up numbers. In the event of a war with China, perhaps even the Chinese Navy's Nanyang Fleet will not be able to defeat it. After all, the Nanyang Fleet of the Chinese Navy was replenished with five advanced battleships captured from the British Navy.

In addition, Britain had vast colonial interests to protect, and it was impossible to send all its warships to the Far East. In this case, the U.S. Navy will be left alone to put pressure on China. And this is obviously something that the US Navy cannot do.

Therefore, in such a situation, the British would have no choice but to buy time for Japan by other means. If Japan can be delayed enough time, then it is possible that the situation will be reversed.

Americans have the same goal. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge has issued an order for the U.S. Navy's capital ships to gather from the east coast to the west coast. However, this is something that takes time. Even the Panama Canal is already navigable. However, it will take nearly a month for the capital ships of the US Navy to reach the West Coast. In addition, even if the main forces of the US Navy rushed to the Far East, the Chinese Empire would not necessarily be afraid. Even, the Americans have to worry about whether the Chinese Empire will make a desperate move and eat up the main fleet of the US Navy in one fell swoop. Such a case would certainly detonate a war between the United States and China. However, the United States will be at a disadvantage for a long time after the outbreak of the war.

The U.S. Navy's build-up to the west coast is more of a façade. Whether it will go to the Far East or not, we have to wait for orders. Perhaps, by the time they have completed their build-up, the Chinese Navy will have already won a decisive victory.

Therefore, diplomacy has become the only thing the United States can do. President Calvin Coolidge personally summoned Shi Zhaoji, the ambassador of the Chinese Empire to the Chinese Empire, and asked the Chinese Empire to remain calm, resolve the dispute with Japan through peaceful negotiations, and not start a war lightly. This will have a serious impact on world peace and will hurt the interests of the United States. As a last resort, the United States will take all measures to protect its interests.

There is no doubt that it is the Americans who are threatening the Chinese empire. In order to buy enough time for the Japanese, the United States did not hesitate to threaten China in this form. However, under the condition that China has already made up its mind to deal with Japan, this threat from the Americans will not be of any use.

On the morning of August 14, 4621 A.D., the day after the Tanegashima Incident, the Japanese ambassador to China, Gengoro Ozawa, accompanied by the British ambassador to China, Sir Jurney, the American ambassador to China, Schulman, and the French ambassador to China, Pierre, went to the Imperial Foreign Office to negotiate with the Empire on the Tanegashima incident.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Great Japanese Empire deeply regrets the occurrence of the Tanegashima incident. In this regard, we are willing to punish the fishermen who caused the accident, apologize to the Ryukyu Kingdom, and compensate the Ryukyu Kingdom for its losses. The Great Japanese Empire cherishes peace very much, and we hope that this incident will not affect the friendship between us and the Chinese Empire. Ambassador Genicoro Ozawa said with his head bowed. His tone was very sincere, as if the Japanese side was really willing to apologize. However, from his tight fists and the somewhat whitish knuckles, it was undoubtedly clear that he had exhausted all his strength to suppress the anger in his heart. Otherwise, he probably won't be able to control himself.

As the saying goes, there is a knife on the head of the word ninja. Japanese people are probably in such a mood now. knew that the Tanegashima incident was planned by the Chinese Empire. However, they could only bow their heads to the Chinese Empire, and even did not hesitate to apologize and compensate such a small country as the Ryukyu Kingdom. It can be seen how much humiliation they felt.

For the Japanese, there is no way to do it. If they don't bow their heads, the Chinese Empire will take this opportunity to attack. At that time, once the war starts, Japan will pay an even greater price. Once defeated, all the efforts made by Japan over the years will be in vain. Japan will even lose its future entirely.

Under such circumstances, Japan knows that it will be difficult to endure, but it can only endure it. They know that even if they bow their heads, the Chinese will not give up so easily. But even if we can buy Japan a little more time, it will be acceptable!

Tang Shaoyi glanced at Ambassador Genicoro Ozawa in surprise, the choice of the Japanese was somewhat unexpected to him. Can't these Japanese see that the empire is determined to go to war against them? Even if they accept the Empire's conditions, then the Empire will not really let them go. What's more, as the construction of the 'Yamato-class' battleships of the Japanese Navy is coming to an end, the time of the empire is also very tight, and these Japanese will not be given so much time.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, there is no doubt that the Japanese side is very sincere. Therefore, for the sake of world peace, please also ask the Chinese Empire to give up the means of war and choose the way of peace negotiation! The British ambassador to China, Sir Jurdyon, said.

"The Japanese government has taken the initiative to make concessions, and it seems that the Chinese empire should make some concessions for the sake of peace. Only in this way will it be conducive to maintaining world peace. U.S. Ambassador to China Shulman also said.

As for the French ambassador to China, Pierre, was silent. He was only pulled in by the British ambassador and the American ambassador to make up the numbers.

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