"In view of the general trend of the world and the current situation of the empire, I want to take extraordinary measures to settle the situation. I would like to inform you, my loyal and loyal subjects. I have ordered the imperial government to accept Nanhua's request and cease the war. In order to seek peace for the subjects of the empire,

Sharing the happiness of all nations is the legacy of the imperial ancestors..."

"We, lost?" Kitami Shigure couldn't believe it, but it seemed natural.

Only half a year after the war started, prices have risen, wages have been reduced, soldiers in the army cannot be paid, and the navy has even run out of coal to go to sea.

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"Paragraph 1: Japan determines that Ryukyu is indeed a completely independent country, and therefore any measures that undermine its independent and autonomous nature, such as Japan's measures to abolish Panzhi County, shall be completely abolished."

"Paragraph 2: Ryukyu Island regains its status as an independent country. Its Japanese nationals will completely withdraw within 1893, and its troops will completely withdraw within one month after the signing of the treaty. Nanhua has the right to protect the Ryukyu Islands and manage Ryukyu's military, foreign affairs, and internal affairs.

Wait for the right."

"The third paragraph: Japan will hand over 20 million pounds worth of gold to Nanhua as compensation for military expenses. This amount will be settled in one lump sum and paid within the year of the signing of the treaty."

"Paragraph 4: Japan will exchange the 300 million yen owned by Nanhua in full, and the amount will be settled in one lump sum and paid within the year of the signing of the treaty."

There is only a little bit of unequal trade treaty left, and it would not look good if we did not implement it.

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"Mr. Prime Minister, please sign!" It was still Xiao Songyuan, but now he was bending down and handing the treaty to Liu Yiming respectfully, like a eunuch.

"Since the war is over, don't start it again. South China is a peace-loving country." No matter what, there are still mediators from many countries at the scene.

Taking over the Treaty of South Japan and Brunei, Liu Yiming signed his name on the treaty.

"Okay, after signing, we are in a state of peace again, but trade and exchanges between South and Japan need to be discussed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." Liu Yiming picked up the treaty written in three languages.

Theoretically, they would also shake hands to make peace, to show their gentlemanly demeanor. Both parties would shake hands vigorously with eyes that would like to kill each other.

But Liu Yiming chose the former between ignoring the rules and washing his hands eight times with soap.

"The mediation was successful. Thank you very much, gentlemen. I have prepared a unique banquet..." There were mediators from Britain, France, Germany, and Russia present.

The British wanted to control Japan, the Americans wanted to penetrate the Far East market, and France wanted to usury.

Russia wants to see if there is a chance to take a bite of meat, even if it has just signed a demarcation treaty and gained a large area of ​​territory.

Germany is the simplest. The minister received a telegram from Emperor William and got involved inexplicably.

"I'm not feeling well, so I won't be with you for the time being. Minister Lin will be with you all. I hope you gentlemen will have a pleasant night..."

At the banquet that night, Liu Yiming came up with a lame excuse, left the venue, and returned to the Prime Minister's Office.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I have kept you waiting." Not long after, Cyril also slipped into the Prime Minister's Office.

"Sir Cyril, congratulations." Liu Yiming smiled and congratulated him.

"Praise to Her Majesty the Queen."

"Sir, how much money did Britain make in Japan?" Liu Yiming smiled, but felt pity in his heart.

He also wanted to earn interest and control the creditor's rights at the same time, but the British government directly carried out a wave of creditor's rights transfer.

"A little bit, insignificant, okay, let's sign the contract." Cyril didn't want to talk about this. As a middleman, Britain controlled Japan's customs, military, industry and commerce.

The Japanese government is close to bankruptcy, but there is still a lot of private wealth.

At this time, Japan's national pride was not strong. The most important thing was that large amounts of money were hitting the Japanese yen, which created distrust and led to a large amount of precious metals being hidden among the people.

"This is the Brunei handover contract. Nanhua needs to pay a symbolic payment of one pound. Brunei will belong to Nanhua." Cyril took out two documents.

Hua Hua Hua.

Liu Yiming flipped through the documents, and after confirming that they were correct, he took out a one-pound gold coin,/ "Oh! A pound from the Tudor Dynasty is so well preserved. It is rare to see it now." Cyril picked up the gold coin.

, and admired the electric light.

"This is the second contract, half of the island of Guinea. Brunei is a territory of the Queen, but Guinea is not, so Guinea is in some trouble. Let's take a look at the contract." Cyril carefully put away the large deposit certificate and took out the second contract.

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"Trouble?" Liu Yiming picked up the contract and read it.

After a while, Liu Yiming put down the contract.

To say it's troublesome, it's not troublesome.

"It is impossible not to build a naval port. In the future, Guinea Island will be the easternmost part of our country, so it is impossible not to build a naval port."

"But I can build a military port in Western Guinea. I can guarantee that the Army will not station more than 2,000 people on the entire island of Guinea."

"But you know, like the Australian Territory, Nanhua's population is mainly from outside. For these poor people, Nanhua has launched a military reclamation system, which will also be implemented on the island of Guinea. I hope you don't misunderstand."

Liu Yiming changed all the only two requirements in the contract.

It was still a symbolic payment of one pound. The contract price was 1.5 million pounds, the price of half Alaska. However, Japan paid the fee.

"Britain hopes that South China can sign a treaty and guarantee that it will not expand eastward again." Cyril thought for a while and touched the deposit certificate in his pocket.

"Okay, from now on Nanhua will focus on the development of domestic land and French Indo-China, my poor compatriots." Liu Yiming nodded.

"Then... it's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Prime Minister."

"It was a pleasure working with you, Sir."

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The treaty was signed at the end of February, which reflects the British administrative efficiency at this time.

Now is the time when the British Empire is booming, and in a few years it will reach its peak. The tonnage of its capital ships will be more than that of the second and third countries combined. The sun will set in England, but it will rise in the British colonies.

A treaty changed many things. For example, Japan tended to become a semi-colony, and Nanhua finally expanded from a valuable local warlord to a country with certain local influence.

The Netherlands began to discuss the success rate and cost of the expedition.

The relationship between the Qing court and Nanhua became even more tense. Lafayette voted against the proposal to establish diplomatic relations with Nanhua.

On the contrary, the local government secretly had contacts with Nanhua, and the business in Nanbeiyang was very happy.

The necessities include grain, medicine, a large amount of red and white sugar, spices, and a large number of industrial products. The most important thing is that Nanhua sells it directly to merchants, and it is cheap in large quantities.

"Prime Minister, Commander Yang asked whether to launch a general offensive." Liu Yiming was considering the Beiyang arms purchase contract, and Secretary Yang gave him the latest battle report.

Two and a half divisions are still in Borneo, and more than two thousand walking tractors are forcibly pulling out roads in the jungles of Borneo.

Each settlement is also the best settlement spot, and vocationally trained wasteland reclamation groups have taken over the abandoned settlements.

"Telegraph Yang Tao to continue to focus on defense. Until now, his most important task is to train troops, followed by reducing casualties."

Since the South China Army's northern landing, the Japanese army's living space has been continuously compressed by trenches layer by layer, and is currently compressed to a small plot of land near the eastern plain area.

In this case, there is no need to take the initiative to launch an attack.

In the jungle, it is very difficult to launch an attack. Not only is the logistics huge consumption, but also the humid and hot climate. It is also particularly easy to hide in the dense forest.

Unexpectedly, even the US military with advanced equipment and powerful firepower was beaten back by the talking tree.

"Telegram Yang Tao, don't let the Japanese army die too quickly. There will be division and brigade level rotation operations next. The two divisions on Java Island will replace the third division and the fifth division, let him train well," Liu Yiming thought for a while and said.

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As for the remaining brigade in Medan, Liu Yiming is planning to expand it into two urban street fighting brigades. At least it has experience, right?

"yes!"

When Secretary Yang was about to leave, Liu Yiming said again.

"Call the representative of the Governor of Liangjiang to come in."

Liu Yiming put down the Beiyang purchase list, and was temporarily undecided. The existence of Nanhua, especially the confrontation with the Japanese army, had fanned the wings, and the direction of some areas had shifted considerably.

But what is certain is that the Qing Dynasty and Japan will eventually go to war, and it will not be too late. The Eastern (Study) Party is still the best excuse.

"Liu Rong, I have met Mr. Liu." After a while, a bookish young man walked in. He looked to be under thirty years old.

"Oh? Your surname is Liu, what is your relationship with Governor Liu?" Liu Yiming asked with a smile.

"We're just from the same clan." Liu Rong cupped his fists and saluted, neither humble nor arrogant, nor neither fish nor fowl.

"Mr. Li from Beiyang and Mr. Liu from Nanyang both wanted to purchase artillery and weapons at the same time, and they also requested that they be delivered at a specific time. The demand is still so large and the categories are complete." Liu Yiming watched Liu Rong's expression change and waved his hand.

"Don't get me wrong, it's just that the arms business is more sensitive, and not only the governors of the two oceans, but also the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi, and the governors of Huguang have all sent letters. But last month, Nanhua's application for charge-d'affaires diplomacy was rejected."

"I want to ask, what happened? Everyone was nervously buying guns and artillery." Liu Yiming really didn't understand why there was a large arms purchase at this time.

I really want to know the history.

"I don't know about the others, but the Southern and Northern Oceans are under Japanese hostage." Liu Rong looked at Liu Yiming, as if to say: This matter has something to do with you.

"Japan?" Liu Yiming knew that many people were worried before the war started, but not much action was taken. What's wrong?

"The Japanese navy expanded by three warships and the army expanded to 180,000 men. I was worried, so I collected funds and purchased ordnance..." Liu Rong elaborated.

"I see, one hundred artillery pieces will be delivered on time, but there are no rifles, and the production capacity is insufficient." Liu Yiming nodded.

Production capacity is really insufficient. Currently, only two divisions are equipped with Type 91 rifles. The first division even has a brigade equipped with captured Dutch weapons.

Liu Rong nodded. It makes no sense to sell guns even if they sell cannons. It seems that there really aren't any.

"It's not like nothing. Are you interested in a Japanese-style rifle? It's cheap!" Liu Yiming thought of the pile of rags seized...

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