Chapter 220 Security Treaty

"Whether it is North Korea or Japan, it is a place that has been infiltrated by Chinese civilization for a long time. In the past thousand years, the two countries have been close to China, and they are indeed sheltered by their mothers like children. In turn, they defend their home countries. After the sinking of China in the year of Jiashen, North Korea has been loyal for hundreds of years, and the Japanese version is also respected by me. Emperor Zhen served filial piety. Since modern times, the Europeans have invaded our East Asian countries. They took the lead in renewing the law and realizing the prosperity of the country, but like a prodigal son, they actually raised a knife to slash the brother country of Korea, and attacked our China with greater rebellion. In the face of such a great rebellion, we should teach him a good lesson and leave him a lesson, but now we can learn a lesson. It's over! After all, it's his own child. Naturally, it's the mother's responsibility to be cruel to her own children. In the future, he will naturally discipline him well and grind away his wild surname, so that he will no longer harm others, which is the mother's responsibility..."

Regardless of whether Shoutaro Komura in front of him is willing to hear this, Liang Atsuhiko put on the air of "Heavenly Kingdom". When he spit out this, his eyes kept staring at Komura Shoutaro in front of him. He noticed that there seemed to be a trace of shame on Komura's face, but he knew that it was just a play. Already.

"It is said that the whole country will not forget the kindness of China's re-engineering!"

When the village said this respectfully, Liang Dunyan smiled.

"Reengineering is re-engineering, but the lesson must always be left!"

With a smile, Liang Dunyan said directly.

"Withdraw troops from North Korea and Ryukyu, and return the two places to China!"

That's true!

"There is absolutely no objection to this! I will follow your country's proposal!"

After dealing with Chinese people for more than a thousand years, Shoutaro Komura naturally knows what Chinese people like to listen to, and naturally wants to say something they like to hear.

And these two places, after realizing that the war was to end through negotiations at the beginning, they realized the reality that the two places did not exist.

"Grap South Sakhalin, Thousand Islands, Tsushima..."

After spitting out several island names one after another, Shotaro Komura did not object. This is the so-called "price of the lesson". Compared with the land that needed to be ceded before, the current conditions are probably the last concession.

"Hokkaido and the four countries are entrusted by China!"

"Hosted!"

Hearing this condition, Shoutaro Komura was shocked. What does this mean?

"Your Excellency..."

No need for the village to speak, Liang Dunyan explained directly.

"The so-called trusteeship is not the cession of the two places. China recognizes the territorial rights of Japan over Hokkaido and the four islands, and puts the two places under the special agreement under the special management or supervision of China in accordance with certain procedures. It is acknowledged that Japan has international responsibility for the people of the two places, and under the legal system of Japan, the trusteeship management authority is responsible for the operation of the two places. The top administrative personnel are sent by China and rotated regularly, and China sends troops to maintain regional stability. It is said that the government axe cooperates with the trusteeship management authorities to implement the management of the two places!"

"Isn't this... just a loan?"

Shoutaro Komura, who did not turn around for a while, immediately refuted it.

"It's different, it's completely different. We recognize that the two places are Japanese territory and implement Japanese laws in both places. Of course, the trusteeship authorities will also promulgate local laws, but in the end, at the right time, the administrative power and garrison of the two places will be returned to your country step by step!"

When making an explanation, Liang Dunyan couldn't help but say hello to the "trusteeship concept" put forward by His Majesty. Although it is different from cession, it is not much different from the actual lease, and the most important thing is to take care of the face of the Japanese book.

"So how long is the right time?"

Shoutaro Komura, who slowly calmed down, quickly asked.

"It depends on when the time is ripe!"

"Time?"

"That is, after our country determines that Japan will not do anything to hurt China's feelings, that is, after Japan really returns to East Asian culture, China will naturally return its administrative power, and then return the power of garrison. This is a step-by-step problem!"

Safety and security!

Although Liang Atsuhiko did not understand, after contacting Komura Shoutaro and the previous negotiations, he still understood that this is probably one of the security guarantees that China needs.

"At this point, I need to ask our country's political axe to make a decision. Please continue!"

After a moment of silence, Shotaro Komura still chose to kick the ball to Tokyo to make a decision, and only Tokyo can make a decision on such a big event.

But he still realized that this is a request made by China for the face of Japan. From any point of view, hosting is better than leasing or ceding.

"Of course."

Liang Atsuhiko did not object to Shoutaro Komura's request, and then he continued.

"In addition, the amount of compensation..."

Although it was only a few words, it was just a short pause, but Shotaro Komura's heart was almost so nervous that it jumped into his throat. In the ceding of the land, the Chinese have made a fundamental concession, from the initial cession of half of the territory to the current small islands. As for South Sakhalin Island, it was from Russia last year. If people grab it in their hands, the Chinese will want South Sakhalin Island, and the main reason is that it once belonged to China.

So how much compensation will the Chinese ask for now?

Previously, their final bottom line was 12 billion, but now it will be... "6 billion yuan!"

"This..."

Liang Atsuhiko's offer made Komura Shoutaro unacceptable for a while, which was still higher than acceptable.

"Can you reduce it a little more? 6 billion yuan is really too high!"

"It can't be reduced any more. If it is reduced again, there is really no way to say it in China..."

Liang Dunyan shook his head. One of the more important reasons for insisting on the 6 billion compensation is to pave the way for the Treaty of Security and the Chinese Empire. In fact, even among the previously proposed conditions, there is also the content to pave the way for this treaty.

"However, Japan has no ability to pay such a huge amount of compensation at all. Please be more tolerant. If Japan pays this compensation, the whole economy will collapse! ......"

"Crash?"

Liang Dunyan shook his head.

"Of course, it will not collapse. If your country is willing, our Chinese Empire is willing to provide appropriate economic and financial support to your country!"

"Economic and financial support?"

Liang Atsuhiko's response only shocked Komura Shoutaro. He looked at Liang Atsuhiko's eyes full of puzzles.

"Of course, I only provide financial and financial support to our allies!"

Quiet!

A draft treaty was placed in the middle of a long table, and everyone's eyes looked at the treaty. For a moment, everyone in the conference room of the Prime Minister's Office was silent, and the three remaining elders and ministers were also silent. Their eyes occasionally turned to the treaty on the table.

The Treaty of Security between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire

This is a treaty proposed by Shoutaro Komura. If Japan accepts this treaty, China can make substantial concessions on the terms of peace terms, especially on the issue of compensation. Even China promises to provide economic support to Japan.

Of course, the premise of all this is that Japan must sign the Treaty of Security between the Chinese Empire and Japan.

"Trusteeship, if China gives up trusteeship and compensation, this treaty can be signed!"

After a long silence, Inoue first broke the silence.

"Inoue!"

A friend in Shanxian shouted fiercely and looked directly at Inoue Xin.

"If we sign, it is equivalent to handing over the Japanese book to China!"

He glared at Inoue Xin, and his face was full of anger, and even because he was too excited, his beard beat with the trembling of his muscles from time to time.

"At that time, Yokosuka and Sasebo will become the military bases of the Chinese navy, and the Chinese [***] ship can use any Japanese port, and the Chinese army will also be stationed in Japan with this treaty, which is simply turning Japan into a subsidiary of China, and even..."

"Actually, you can't say that!"

Xixiang Congdao, who was regarded as a quasi-sold man, interrupted aside.

"Shanxian Jun, look at this article. The nationals of this party shall be allowed to engage in business, manufacturing, processing, science, education, religion and charity undertakings that are not prohibited by the laws and regulations implemented by the official office formed according to law without interference in the whole territory of the other party. Look at this article, and this Article, if the right of the contracting party to sail in the river or coastal trade is granted to a ship of any third country, this right shall also be granted to the ship of the contracting party. Coastal trade and inland river navigation of either Contracting Party shall not be an example of national treatment, but shall be prescribed by the provisions of the Contracting Party on coastal trade and inland river navigation. The Contracting Parties agree that the ship of the Contracting Party shall enjoy the same treatment for coastal trade and inland river navigation in the territory of the Contracting Party as the treatment given to any third-country ship. Trade between any Contracting Party and its islands and territories shall be regarded as coastal trade referred to in this paragraph. ......"

I ignored the dissatisfaction shown by Youpeng in Shanxian County, and Xixiang continued to say.

"Well, there is another one. China can obtain a military base in Japan, and Japanese warships can also go to China's ports. The army can also go to China to participate in joint military study. Generally speaking, this treaty is still equivalent. Moreover, the other party is still the winner. Such a generous treaty is unprecedented in the history of the outside world..."

"So what about the sovereignty of Japan?"

Asked rhetorical questions, friends in Shanxian County were not persuaded by Xixiang.

"Do you still have a navy now? Yes, when the joint exercise is held, the Japanese army can go to China, but the [***] team is the commander. They will ensure the safety of Japan. If a third country declares war on Japan, China will also declare war on the other side, but what if China declares war on other countries? Japan also needs to declare war on the other party, and we also give up the command in wartime. This treaty seems to be equal, but in fact, it is more harsh than land cedent compensation. China's heart to die can be learned from this!"

"You can't say that!"

Another senior minister, Songfang Zhengyi, retorted in a slow voice.

"This treaty, in any case, is relatively equal, and there may be some inequalities, but without this treaty, what would we lose? Shanxianjun, you are a soldier! But there is also a sword in my womb, if we can't accept this treaty,"

Song Fang's words became louder and louder, so that he finally shouted out. As a politician proficient in fiscal policy, he knew better than others what price he would pay if he didn't accept this treaty. "It's possible to perish!"

"Accepting this treaty is equivalent to extinction!"

"If we don't accept this treaty, we can't breathe for a hundred years just by compensation. If we can accept this treaty, we still have a chance!"

"What other opportunities are there?"

"We also have the opportunity to use diplomacy and use the balance between the great powers to make Japan escape completely become the fate of China's territory. The Chinese people may be stationed in Japan, or they may need to bear the military expenses of the garrison, but after all, they still exist, and they do not need to bear a heavy burden in financial resources. The day of the second rise, and..."

Song Fang's words of justice paused for a moment, and his voice sank slightly.

"It is possible that we can really unite with the Chinese people. In this era of strong meat and strong food, in Asia, if there is only one Japanese, then in the future, Japanese will definitely be annexed and eliminated by the Western powers, and China is now rising as much as Japanese, and the relationship between the two countries is If it can be adjusted, or even sign such a treaty, then there is a reliance! In that case..."

"Absurd!"

A sentence was spit out from a friend in Shanxian County, and he glared at Matsukata's justice.

"How can you tie the security of your country to other countries? This is simply a refusal!"

"Then let's refuse to sign the treaty, and then keep fighting the war..."

"You don't have to keep fighting, the British are not..."

As soon as he said the words of friends in Shanxian, he regretted it. Previously, he accused Songfang of giving the security of the country to the Chinese, but now he is involved with Britain.

"Britain, if there is a war with the United States in the future, is it possible for the British to stand on our side? Is there a difference between the future and the UK? After all, we and China are Asian countries..."

"France and Germany are still European countries!"

"So, China needs such a treaty as a guarantee!"

"Indeed, China is stationed in Japan. China has guaranteed their own safety, but what about Japan's safety? It completely refers to the consciousness of the Chinese people! We should pray that they did not annex our minds at all, otherwise, as soon as this treaty is signed, we will give up the original homeland defense!"

The debate is still a dispute. The elders and ministers are not satisfied, and the cabinet ministers are also dissatisfied. However, compared with the arguments of the elders and ministers, the cabinet ministers are unexpectedly semi-silent at this time.

Standing up in pain, Katsura Taro looked at the elders and cabinet ministers.

"After reading this treaty,"

Taro Katsura waved the text of the treaty translated by Shoutaro Komura's telegram and said, "Personally, in addition to anger, I am still angry, but... Similarly, there is still a trace of happiness. At least, now the Chinese political axe has shown their sincerity to withdraw from the war! But..."

After Katsura Taro was silent, Kodama Gentaro suddenly said.

"I don't see any reason to continue the war. In my opinion, I'm afraid the most important thing now is to accept this relatively tolerant condition, and then place hope on the changes in diplomacy and the international situation to preserve the integrity of the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty can still support it for decades. It is not worse than the Qing Dynasty.

Then Er Tai laughed again.

"The more we can block the enemy and the battlefield in the state, the more favorable it is to the state. Well, even if we solve the problem of weapons, what if the heavily burdened citizens don't want to do it?

Kodama Gentaro's words only aroused the dissatisfaction of Masayoshi Terauchi, and he couldn't help shouting almost immediately.

"Even if our people are tired of war, we will fight to the last soldier! In order to defend Japan, this is the only way!"

And Youpeng of Shanxian County said angrily.

"If we can't assist the emperor and defend the emperor,"

Then he shouted, "We should cut our stomachs and sincerely apologize!"

The final meeting still failed to make any decision. In fact, it is difficult for everyone to make a decision, because behind this decision is undoubtedly "traying the country".

When leaving the conference room, Shanxian walked to the general of Kodama Gentaro with dissatisfaction.

"I was counting on your support today,"

Then there was a friend in Shanxian who complained again.

"But I didn't get anything. You are like those people."

Two days later, on June 8, a pre-imperial meeting was held to present the resolution of the Supreme War Guidance Conference to the emperor. Unlike any imperial meeting in the past, this meeting was held in the palace province. In addition to the emperor, the meeting was attended by cabinet members, including the "Three Giants of the Fathers and Elders", the Speaker of the Privy Council, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Munitions, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

At this time, although Emperor Meiji had been prepared for what he had heard, in the end he sat silently on the throne with a straight face and did not express any opinions.

As Prime Minister, Katsura Taro first expressed his opinion on the Treaty on the Security and Security Treaty between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire, but understated, it was obviously taking into account the presence of His Majesty the Emperor. At the end of this restrained discussion, Aritomo Yamagata shouted loudly.

"All right,"

Taro Katsura finally looked at Aritomo Yamato and said.

"If everyone has such special objections, then let's fight with the Chinese!"

With that, he got up and bowed to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, if you reject this security treaty, then there is only one choice!"

At this time, there was an uneasiness on the face of the Meiji Emperor. His expression only puzzled everyone for a while and knew why.

"Sign it!"

(to be continued)