The second day of the conflict.

"We must teach these yellow-skinned dwarves a lesson." Nicholas said happily while holding red wine.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I think we need to contact our allies to provide convenience in port construction." The Navy Minister said happily.

"The ports on the peninsula will face the threat of the Qing Empire. Should we obtain a military port in Japan?" said the Minister of the Sixth Army.

"Haha! Qing Empire, what can their navy do? I haven't heard of any expansion plan in so many years." The Navy Minister shrugged.

"The navy must deal with the enemy as soon as possible and cut off the enemy's supply lines." said the Minister of the Sixth Army.

"I understand." The Admiralty of the Navy stopped smiling and drank the wine.

"When will the war be scheduled?" Nicholas asked.

"In April next year, soldiers will not be transported until the freeze is thawed, and the main force of the navy will not be assembled until the freeze is thawed." The Minister of the Sixth Army bowed slightly.

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"Will it take that long?" Nicholas took a sip of wine and frowned.

"There is no way, Your Majesty. Railways and sea roads are not accessible, so there is no way to transport troops." The Minister of the 6th Army explained.

"Then let's set it for April next year!" Nicholas sighed.

They still don’t know what happened on the front line. Dozens of soldiers are missing. With Tsarist Russia’s response speed, the battalion commander will report it tomorrow, and then the regiment commander will take a look the day after tomorrow, and then look for another, and so on.

It won't take 78 days until Nikolai finds out.

Tsarist Russia was a six-power country. The status of the military was half a level higher, and the mission of the navy was mainly defense.

"Your Majesty, Ambassador Nanhua told us that the Japanese are mobilizing for war." The Foreign Secretary also came in.

"What?" Nicholas asked in disbelief.

"You mean, the Japanese will take the initiative to attack us?" The Minister of the Army's Army could not detect any emotion or anger in his voice.

"I'm afraid that's the case." The Foreign Secretary nodded.

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"Ah?" The Minister of the Navy was confused. If the fight started at this time, the Navy would be completely suppressed!

"These damn dwarves, give them some color!" Nicholas stood up.

He had experienced an assassination by the Japanese and still had scars on his head. He hated the Japanese extremely.

"I'm afraid not, Your Majesty." The Minister of the Army of the Army bowed slightly: "Our current strength in the Far East can only be defensive."

"If we start a war now, the naval fleet will be divided, and we will be at a disadvantage." The Minister of the Navy said after careful consideration.

"Let's find a way to engage in diplomatic maneuvers..." The tsar suppressed his blush.

………

"What is the Tsar's response?" Liu Yiming stood in front of the window sill, looking at the busy Surabaya.

"Formal thanks, and I hope we can help with diplomatic dealings." Lin Anmin curled his lips.

"What's the attitude of the French?" Liu Yiming thought for a while.

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"The French remain silent. This matter is no longer part of their covenant. Except for loans, France is very indifferent to this matter." Lin Anmin folded his hands and frowned: "On the contrary, the British have been more active recently."

"Oh?" Liu Yiming thought for a moment: "That's right. The main British forces are now in Europe and the Boer Republic, and their influence on this war is limited."

"Cyril hopes that we can help with diplomacy." Lin Anmin said.

"Britain just feels that Japan is not ready, and that is indeed the case. Even if it wins once, the Tsar will organize a second one. How will Japan resist it then?" Liu Yiming shook his head.

"No matter how many things there are, just promise him that we will continue to communicate with Japan. How about the arsenal?" Liu Yiming chose to make peace with him.

"Military industrial enterprises are already preparing for production, and materials are being transported from various warehouses to the arsenal. We are just waiting for orders." Lin Anmin paused for a moment: "Lin Pingzhi has already set off for the Qing Empire to contact the Tsarist Ambassador."

"Pay attention to safety and don't expose yourself. The Japanese are very stubborn." Liu Yiming sat on a chair and looked at the calendar.

January 6, 1901.

………

On January 7, Japan received a detailed report on the conflict.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Cabinet of Japan.

The current Prime Minister Yamagata Aritomo stood upright and sat at the top of the table.

"Various intelligence shows that this is the best time. There are only 60,000 people in front of us, and we have 200,000 people. The opponent lacks supplies and their combat effectiveness is not strong." said the Minister of the 6th Army.

"The navy is divided into two parts. It is impossible to have the strength to fight the imperial navy within half a year. If the attack on the six places goes well, we can attack Vladivostok and capture half of the navy." The Navy Minister said excitedly.

"Prime Minister! This is the best time, and we have an excuse to launch troops!" Yamamoto Gonbei added.

"Yo Xi, start the battle plan!" Shanxian nodded.

"The mobilization order is now issued." Yamamoto Gonbei nodded.

"The navy will set off south now to intercept the possible Tsarist navy." The Navy Minister also nodded.

Facing an unprecedentedly powerful enemy (White), the navy and army conducted an unprecedented preliminary cooperation.

"If we win this battle, the great cause of the empire will be achieved. If we lose, the empire will fall apart. We are close at hand. I wish you a prosperous military career!" Shanxian stood up and bowed slightly.

Everyone stood up and bowed in varying degrees depending on their seniority and status.

"Hai~" Yamamoto bowed to the end.

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On January 7, Japan and Russia held their first talks. The Tsar demanded that Japan punish the murderers, release the prisoners, and apologize and compensate.

One person said that the Tsar felt that he had suffered a big loss.

But in the eyes of the Japanese, Japan won this conflict, so shouldn't you pay compensation?

Public opinion in Japan is boiling, demanding war against Russia (Japan calls Russia Russia).

On January 8, Nanhua issued a peace statement, sincerely suggesting that both parties sit down and have a good talk and strive for peace.

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"Minako... um~ harder." Liu Yiming was lying on the bed while Minako was massaging him.

"Comfortable~" Liu Yiming stretched, sat up, and pulled Minako Saito into his arms.

"Hmm~"

For a long time, Minako Saito's eyes were filled with blue waves, but Liu Yiming stopped moving.

"How long has it been since you last seen your father?" Liu Yiming searched the mountain peak and found something.

"Your Majesty, it's been half a year." Minako Saito showed her face obediently.

"Do you miss your family?" Liu Yiming pressed the button at the top of the mountain.

"Your Majesty..." Saito Minako's eyes widened.

"Go and meet your father. By the way, let's just say that Nanhua has to express his position for some reasons. That's all." Liu Yiming patted Saito Minako.

Saito Minako nodded obediently.

After finishing the matter, Liu Yiming looked at her delicate face and messy clothes, and Erming raised his head.

p "Come on." Liu Yiming pinched her waist. Minako Saito blushed and turned around to lie down.

Squeak, squeak, squeak~

Liu Yiming looked at the well-behaved person under him and had to sigh that Zhang You's training methods were so brilliant.

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On January 10, two negotiations broke down, and Japan issued an ultimatum to the Tsar, requiring the Tsar to withdraw troops from the corridor. Only one regiment could be left to guard the corridor, and a response was given within a week.

On January 11, the Tsar rejected the ultimatum and ordered an additional 800,000 troops to the Far East.

"The war has begun." Lin Anmin looked at Liu Yiming.

"The order has come, nearly 100,000 rounds of artillery shells, which is much less than we expected." Liu Yiming also looked at Lin Anmin.

"Are we going to participate in this war?" Lin Anmin confirmed uneasily.

"No, I won't participate, just selling some arms and supplies is enough." Liu Yiming confirmed, then turned to look out the window.

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"The Russians hope to provide a port to dock warships." Lin Anmin took out the telegram.

"Refuse." Liu Yiming didn't even look back.

Has he eaten too many muddy waters? He already knows why Japan is fighting this war.

The war had just begun, and Japan's debt of several billion yen was instantly reduced by half. Although it continued to borrow money, the financing cost was very low.
To be continued...