Chapter 189 The mediat

I won!

No one can believe that this is true. On the afternoon of the 22nd, when the newspaper boy waved the trumpet and shouted in the street, people were crazy to grab the palm-sized trumpet.

"The Zhenyang Fleet has won! The joint fleet is gone!"

In the past few days, there has been no news. No one knows about the naval battle on the 20th, and no one knows about the search in the South China Sea. The sudden battle hit everyone.

Looking at Zhanjie, people fall into a kind of madness in the past and the future, and people use all kinds of ways to celebrate the victory. When night fell, although the street lights on both sides of the streets inside and outside Nanjing City had been lit up, at this time, the rows of lanterns on the street were like a "fire dragon". This kind of lanterns illuminated by candles completely covered the light of the street lamps on the street. Those enthusiastic people raised their arms and shouted, and hundreds of thousands of people participated. The lantern parade turned the whole Nanjing Road into a sea of fire.

On the square of the Imperial Advisory Council, there is a noisy and jubilant scenery. In the twilight, teams of red lights are like soaring fire dragons circling in front of the team. The scenery is very spectacular. People pass under the colorful lanterns, like stars in the sky, and the crowds are surging around. Everyone is happy, and the red lights reflect people's faces. At this time, people who fell into this victory frenzy were celebrating happily in the most traditional way.

In the face of victory, without the encouragement of the political axe, people spontaneously gathered together with red lights and marched along the street. The sound of cheers, gongs and drums, and firecrackers sounded together. The jubilant parades lit lanterns and torches one after another, and the whole Nanjing became a sea of colorful lanterns.

"Congratulations! Your Majesty!"

When Zhu Erdian spit out this sentence, he could hear the looming of long live sound from outside the palace. As the British ambassador to China, it was necessary for him to say hinds to the emperor in front of him. Moreover, as early as a few days ago, he had received instructions from the country. Now he is now conveying to this majesty the British statement about the war. It's time for a definite attitude.

"Everyone will remember today, don't you think? Mr. Ambassador!"

There was no politeness. In the face of Zhu Erdian's joy, Chen Moran asked a question instead.

"I think today is their glory for the Chinese navy!"

Zhu Erdian replied truthfully.

"At the same time, the whole world will remember this day, because of this naval battle!"

Seeing that Zhu Erdian was avoiding his own problem, Chen Moran smiled loudly instead.

"Your Excellency Ambassador, I'm ready to say!"

He paused and looked directly at Zhu Erdian.

"Because today, the fate of the two Asian countries has been changed, this naval battle has witnessed the rise of a country, and it has also witnessed the decline of a country!"

Looking directly at Zhu Erdian, Chen Moran said this sentence almost word by word. He needed them to face China and win China's position through this war, which is one of the purposes of this war.

"More precisely, the rise of a country! In this regard, I and the British political axe deeply agree!"

Juldian, who was smiling, gave a very satisfactory answer.

This war will change a lot of things. As a Chinese, Zhu Erdian certainly understands that this war has completely eliminated the deep-rooted prejudice against the Chinese in Britain in the past. This country has the strength to be valued by other countries. Whether he is willing or not, it must be admitted. This point.

"I believe that China will play more and more important roles in Asian affairs in the future. Of course, this is also the view of the British political axe! We look forward to more extensive cooperation with China in the future.

Chen Moran nodded and smiled with satisfaction. As long as they admit this, when the battle is over, he said that as soon as I surrender, I will negotiate with you immediately. Whether I like it or not, I have to spit out everything I should vomit.

"Of course, I am looking forward to the future cooperation between China and Britain!"

"Your Majesty, according to London's instructions, I have the obligation and responsibility to convey London's opinions on this war to your Majesty!"

Juldian quickly seized the opportunity and timely put forward the will that London wanted him to convey.

"Oh!"

With a frown, Chen Moran sneered in his heart. After all, he still came!

"The British political axe expressed great regret for the outbreak of this war. We have made every effort to prevent the outbreak of this war!"

Indeed, you don't allow my warships to enter your port, or even borrow the port to replenish coal. You have made every effort!

"But the war finally broke out. Out of the maintenance of concern for Asia and the expectation of peace in Asia, we hope that your country's political axe can start peace negotiations with Japan to avoid further expansion of the war. The British political axe is willing to play any role for this and strive to coordinate the interests of both sides to this end! ......"

Zhu Erdian's suggestion only made Chen Moran sneer in his heart for a while. What did you do at the beginning? If I hadn't had your support at the beginning, would it be possible for me to declare war on China at this time? In this process, it was the British connivance that led to all this. Of course, I can only think about it in my heart.

"Oh,"

Responding gently, Chen Moran was silent for a moment.

"Is this the opinion of the British political axe?"

"Yes!"

"Your decision is made quickly!"

After spitting out a sarcastic sentence, Zhu Erdian looked unchanged. This opinion was a decision made by London two days ago. Whether China or Japan won this naval battle, Britain must intervene to avoid the further expansion of the war.

If China is the losing side, then Britain will demand that the war should not be extended to the Yangtze River, but now it is the losing side.

"What are your hopes or requirements!"

"We hope that China can control the war in South Korea and beyond Japan!"

"Mr. Ambassador, you mean, do you want me to prohibit troops from crossing the Yalu River? Or to be more precise, do you want me to stop any land military operations?

"Your Majesty, this is for peace between the two countries!"

The high-sounding words came out of Zhu Erdian's mouth. He didn't feel any discomfort at all. It seemed that for him, it was just normal words.

"Before the outbreak of the war, we"

With a sneer, Chen Moran looked at Zhu Erdian, who did not change his face and did not beat.

"I once proposed to your country that I hope that your country will mediate for the peace between the two countries!"

It's also for the benefit of Britain!

"Your Excellency, do you remember how you answered me at that time?"

"This..."

The heavy of the old account made Zhu Erdian smile awkwardly.

"You once answered me that it is not appropriate for Britain to intervene too much in the affairs between the two countries. Now, Mr. Ambassador's proposal, does this mean that it is now the appropriate time for the United Kingdom to intervene in the affairs between the two countries!"

"This war has been divided into winners and loser! For Britain, it is extremely inappropriate for China or Japan to lose the last pair of trousers.

Of course, Zhu Erdian would never say that.

"Now, this war may be further expanded at any time, which is likely to lead to the demise of a country. Your Majesty, please believe that no matter whether the loser of this war is either side, Britain will not ignore the demise of a certain country. This is the fundamental attitude of Britain in this war!"

There has never been any friendship, only interests!

Zhu Erdian's straightforwardness made Chen Moran sigh from the bottom of his heart that in fact, the reason why Britain, Bo Xishan, can continue to enjoy its status in the next few decades, is largely due to these excellent professional diplomats, who can always maintain and ensure Britain's interests to the greatest extent at any time.

"Therefore, in order to ensure the maximization of China's interests, we believe that the current truce is undoubtedly the most appropriate for China. Britain will support your country to get a certain and reasonable compensation. Of course, this must be premised on China's acceptance of Britain's proposal now!"

Although it is not clear, Zhu Erdian's meaning will be very clear. As long as China accepts Britain's proposal now, Britain will support China's requirements, otherwise it will be difficult for Britain to stand on China's side.

"So..."

For a moment of meditation, Chen Moran, who knew his own strength, asked.

"What does a certain and reasonable compensation mean? Can the British political axe give me a clear answer?"

The Chinese are not willing to occupy Japan!

Chen Moran's answer made Zhu Erdian immediately find out his bottom line. For the emperor and the Chinese political axe in front of them, they have never thought about occupying the Japanese book. For them, there is only one premise for whether to make a truce, that is, how many things they can get!

After finding out the card of the Chinese side, Zhu Erdian just smiled and did not answer. Now Britain's opinion is not important. What matters is what kind of conditions the Chinese will set, and what Britain needs to do is to play the role of Britain in this war, so as to prevent other countries from taking the opportunity to show its influence in Asia.

"I'm very disappointed,"

In the White House on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, in the face of his staff, Roosevelt first shrugged his shoulders.

"In this war, the United States was fooled by me like a monkey. They once promised us, but as soon as they turned around, they abandoned their promises. The treachery seems to be their surname!"

After mediating the Russian War, Roosevelt, who had asked him to endorse it, as long as he thought that he had betrayed the promise he had made to himself, the anger in his heart would not come.

"This time, the Chinese did a great job. They taught the damn and arrogant Japanese monkeys a hard. To be honest, the naval battle in the South China Sea is like a miracle. Cheng Biguang is definitely a greater admiral than Dongxiang. We should invite him to visit the United States. Well, this The navy can arrange it. Isn't there cooperation between us and the Chinese navy? That's it. I will invite him to the White House!"

"Yes, Mr. President!"

Secretary of the Navy Charles? Joseph? Bonapbat immediately responded. Six months ago, the president in front of him also praised the marshal of Dongxiang in similar words.

"However, I think all this should be after the armistice between China and the two countries!"

Roosevelt turned the peak of the story again and returned to the point.

"Although I fooled us fiercely, I think that as the president of the United States, it is the responsibility of the United States to maintain peace in the Pacific Ocean. I want to advise China and Japan to make peace. Now the joint fleet no longer exists. I arrogantly say that I have realized that they have no capital to carry out this war at all. Considering these circumstances, I think now may be the most appropriate time to mediate peace. What do you think?

In Roosevelt's view, the war in mediation, like the Russian war in mediation, is what the United States must do to go to the international stage. The interests and future of the United States are in the Pacific Ocean. Because of this, he needs to show the existence of the other end of the United States Pacific Ocean in Asia.

"Mr. President, there is no doubt that this is the most appropriate time!"

Secretary of State Elihue? Root affirmed that he agreed.

"Before I fail completely, timely intervention in mediation can limit the expansion of Chinese ambitions! Moreover, if the United States does not intervene, I believe that Britain will quickly intervene in consideration of its interests in China and Japan, which will not be conducive to the United States' influence in Asia in the future!"

Roosevelt nodded deeply, and the two agreed on this point.

"Charles, what do you think?"

He turned his attention to Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, Roosevelt asked.

"I have no objection to intervention in mediation, but what we need to consider is what kind of position we should stand in this mediation!"

A problem silenced everyone in the elliptic office. On the surface, everyone would say "neutrality" from the mediator's position, but in fact, the mediator would always tend to a certain aspect, just like the mediator Roosevelt's position at the beginning of the Russian War, and then from the position of the Russians. It was the change of interests that led to a change in his position.

"Standing from the standpoint of China?"

Roosevelt muttered in his heart that if it had been a month ago, he would not have considered this issue. He must have stood in China's position, because China is a stumbling point in containing Japan. Now, with the disappearance of the joint fleet, the Chinese navy has emerged, although compared with Japan, China has not shown There is too much desire to expand, but we still have to face it cautiously.

"I think we should stand in the position of Japan. Now Japan is a failure. If we support China to squeeze Japan too much, it will inevitably lead to China's no other country to check and balance in the future. This will put the United States in a new predicament, and the navy will have to face the Chinese fleet in the future!"

Charles? Joseph? Bonapbat expressed his views from the position of the navy after a moment of silence.

"Joseph, if we do this, it's hard to guarantee,"

Minister of War Taft deliberately emphasized.

"Whether the Chinese people who can't achieve their goals are willing to sign a peace treaty or not? Now China is not the same. They have the ability to continue the war. Whether in terms of military spending or military strength, their navy has not been hit hard. The army has not yet been involved in the war. They have enough time to negotiate slowly, and they are talking. In the process of judgment, they will even attack the mainland!"

"There is also an army!"

"Their army is far from recovering from the trauma of the Russian War, and the main force is in North Korea. There are only five divisions guarding the mainland. The five divisions are distributed throughout the Japanese. As long as the Chinese are willing, they can kick open the door of the Japanese at any time and put on two feet fiercely!"

"The current Japanese version is not the Japanese version of the Perry era. Even if the [***] team lands on the Japanese version, it is difficult to completely occupy the country! And at that time, the war to occupy Japan will exhaust the military expenses of the Chinese people, which is definitely not what their emperor wants to see. Don't forget that the Chinese emperor is elected by the people. A long war is likely to lead to the people's aversion to the war, which may even affect the prestige of the emperor in the war. "!"

In everyone's analysis and argument, Roosevelt frowned. He understood why everyone fell into this debate. The root cause of this debate is determined by the special geographical location of China and Japan. These two countries, whether either of them is too powerful, are It is not in the interests of the United States, especially the strength of its navy, which is bound to threaten the maritime power of the United States, which is very weak in the Pacific Ocean.

It was for this reason that the United States chose China as its partner, but before the two countries began to cooperate, this partner, which should be weak, unexpectedly showed its strength, and the United States had to be vigilant.

"We make these assumptions on the premise that China will threaten the interests of the United States in the Pacific as usual!"

Elihu? Lute suddenly spit out a sentence.

"But why can't we assume that the Chinese have no intention of being the enemy of the United States in the Pacific Ocean?"

"Huh? Root, tell me what you think!"

Roosevelt, who suddenly became interested, quickly stepped forward and owed his body.

"Mr. President, what do Chinese people look like in your consciousness?"

Don't wait for Roosevelt to answer, Elihu? Root answered for the president.

"They are rich and poor, numb and good at learning, brave and cowardly, united and internal. Perhaps the Chinese have changed a lot now. It is because of this change that there are previous contradictions, and in such a country where internal problems have not been solved so far, is it possible for them to threaten the interests of the United States? "?"

After a affirmation, Elihu? Root continued to say.

"For China, we can all have a certain understanding. They like face and are even willing to sacrifice their interests for the sake of face. If we stand in the Japanese side, we will feel humiliated. For the Chinese, this cannot be accepted. At that time, it will lead to the breakdown of negotiations, but If we are on their side, the appropriate advice will be regarded by them as the goodwill of friends and accepted..."

Eli Hugh? When Root spoke, there was a trace of cunning in his expression.

"In the end, I think we can promote a peace condition that we can accept, which is also acceptable to China! Of course, I will accept it!"

(to be continued)