"Cyril, we can't just pass a bill and ask me to veto it without any reason. This will destroy the prestige of the parliament. This is not what I or any other South Chinese people want to see." Liu Yiming

The old god was sitting on the boss's chair, looking at Cyril with a bitter look.

The failure of the latest naval battle caused the British to lose enough confidence in the Japanese navy. Tsarist Russia also clamored to continue to expand its navy.

The British are now in a dilemma. Cyril is here today to talk about increasing British military presence in the Far East.

"You mean, we just finalized the treaty and you are going to deny him?" Liu Yiming looked surprised when he heard this.

,~Welcome to download

"No, no, no! Your Majesty, this is not a veto. This increase in troops is only aimed at the military imbalance in the Far East. You know, only balance can maintain peace," Cyril said hurriedly.

"However, your approach makes it difficult for me to explain to the people. The British signed the treaty on troop withdrawal and disarmament, and then increased the garrison..." Liu Yiming looked very embarrassed.

"Moreover, the French have also made a promise. Although they are both major European countries, they put it in a less pleasant tone. Your country's international credibility..." Liu Yiming said, "I won't tell, you can guess."

"Your Majesty, please believe that, okay, I admit that our government mishandled certain things and caused misunderstandings in your country, but you should believe in the promise given to you by the great Majesty Edward, a noble monarch.

"Cyril felt extremely complicated.

"Of course I believe His Majesty Edward, but! You also know that we have just signed the agreement, and even the first round of disarmament bill has been submitted to the Ministry of National Defense to increase the garrison. This will make us feel cheated." Liu Yiming said while avoiding the important matter.

Cyril knew that now was the time to make an offer.

"Your Majesty, what conditions do you require for permission?" Cyril asked.

"In order to maintain the balance of power, the warships originally planned to be canceled will continue to be built. I hope you understand, otherwise the people will not agree." Liu Yiming took out a piece of paper and said,

"The second point is to limit the size of Japan's navy. The tonnage of non-main battleships in service shall not exceed 200,000 tons, the number of battleships shall not exceed 6, and the number of cruisers of more than 10,000 tons shall not exceed 6." This is the plan of Japan's 66th Fleet.

If you put it this way, Japan will still accept it.

"The third point is that the original treaty between South and Britain should not be cancelled. As for the naval issue, I think a multinational naval treaty can be signed to form a balance of power to maintain stability." Liu Yiming finished reading and stared at Cyril.

Cyril opened his mouth. Doesn't this mean that Nanhua has given nothing?

Declaring the treaty void or invalid at this time? It would be too difficult for the UK.

If the treaty is cancelled, South China will also become an enemy of Britain, and Britain's strategic position will be even worse.

In the next two years, more than three battleships must be maintained in the Far East. Two years later, two more battleships must be added, and they must all be new battleships!

This is not in the interest of the British Empire, and fighting the South War fever is not in line with British strategy.

"Your Majesty, you win." Cyril said disappointedly.

"Don't worry, as long as the Japanese navy does not breach the contract, Nanhua will strictly abide by the naval treaty to be signed in the next ten years." Liu Yiming smiled, and at a simple price, he gained the huge British market.

"Now let's talk about the naval treaty. I think London will be very interested." Cyril regained his composure.

"On this matter, Nanhua can make concessions and maintain the scale of four battleships. Because of the huge territorial waters, we need more cruisers, as well as small and medium-sized warships..."

………

Since Nan Hua was the initiator of the peace talks and neither Japan nor Russia admitted defeat, the choice of location for the negotiations was a problem.

The British proposed to go to London, and Nicholas II directly began to discuss mobilization.

The French proposed to go to Paris, but the British spoiled it.

When an American talks, no one except Japan pays attention to him.

Finally, my eyes stopped on Brunei...

On October 20, Japan-Russia peace talks officially began.

The mediating countries also increased from South China to South China, Britain, France, the United States, and Germany.

The Germans like to have a hand in everything, and it is for this reason that they confront the British.

Don't know how to be low-key.

We held high-intensity meetings for a week, and as expected, nothing was agreed upon except minor details.

Talk app—

"Russia has failed? Are you kidding me? The great Russian Empire, the great Nicholas II, cannot possibly fail! Especially against a country made up of monkeys." The Russian special envoy for negotiation dismissed the proposal from Britain, the United States and Japan with disdain.

"Japan has always been in an advantageous position in this war. Such a shameful treaty will not be signed even if the whole country of Japan is in arms!" With the support of Britain and the United States, the Japanese envoy also refused to accept the Russian and French proposals.

The Germans1 have always been obsessed with soy sauce, and Nanhua is almost the same.

The Germans cannot find their own position, Nanhua...

"Your Majesty, Lin Anmin needs a clear goal, and occupying the middle will only offend both ends." Xu Hui took Lin Anmin's telegram.

"What kind of nation do you think Japan is? Where will the threat from South China come from in the future?" Liu Yiming has been thinking about this question.

After many weakenings, Japan's national strength is far lower than in history, but the Meiji Restoration has not been interrupted. Japan's industrial foundation is still there, and World War I will still make it take off.

"The United Kingdom, or from the sea, so can Japan, especially since Japan is not satisfied with the treaty and wants to expand its navy," Xu Hui said.

"Then, to restrict Japan, it's best to recruit an ally." Liu Yiming nodded.

"Qing Empire? Tsarist Russia?" Xu Hui asked tentatively.

p

"If there are two messes, you have to choose the one that is not that thorough." Liu Yiming wanted to make a mockery of the Qing Empire, but then he remembered that Tsarist Russia was only a little stronger than the Qing Empire in terms of industry and military.

"On the basis of the Southern French Alliance, it shouldn't be difficult to win over Tsarist Russia." Xu Hui nodded.

"Then, the total tonnage of Tsarist Russia's Pacific Fleet should be 70 or even 60 of the total tonnage of the Japanese Navy?" Liu Yiming thought for a while.

"Invite Ivan over and say I'll treat him to dinner." The more Liu Yiming thought about it, the more he thought it was feasible. When Xu Hui nodded, he immediately said to Secretary Wang.

"For blacksmithing, you need to be strong. I think tying your hands is not a good choice." Xu Hui hesitated for a moment and said sincerely.

"There is a loophole in the naval treaty." Liu Yiming smiled, "It only stipulates the number of our battleships, not the total tonnage of battleships, and the number of large cruisers is not limited."

"That is a cruiser after all. The Russo-Japanese naval battle has proven that cruisers are extremely powerless against battleships." Xu Hui frowned.

"What if it is a cruiser with a displacement of 30,000 tons, equipped with 8 or 9 356mm cannons, and 250mm armor?" Liu Yiming said.

"Is this still a cruiser?" Xu Hui looked confused.

30,000 tons, is that still a cruiser?

"The Naval Equipment Department is entrusting the Power Research Institute to develop a power system with more than 100,000 horsepower. According to current experience, it can be produced before the end of the first decade of the 20th century." Liu Yiming clasped his hands together and supported his head.

"Will the British object?" Xu Hui frowned.

"30,000 tons, more than 27 knots, 250mm armor, 356mm main gun, I think it is enough to shut up the British, otherwise their lines of communication..." Liu Yiming shrugged.

"But we're not there yet."

"So, the British will not object to something that does not exist. By the time they object, it will be too late..."

…………

"Ivan, try this, Black Sea caviar, the taste of Russia." Liu Yiming said to Ivan with a smile on his face.

"Well! Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty. The last time I ate it was 20 years ago, when I was serving in the Black Sea Fleet." Ivan gave a thumbs up.

"As long as you like it. I still have some left. I'll take them back later." Liu Yiming took a bite and was not very good at eating.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, you came to see me today...do you have something to discuss?" Ivan stopped his knife and fork.

novel

"Oh! Look at me, I almost forgot, I want to talk to you about negotiations." Liu Yiming also put down his knife and fork.

"Please tell me." Ivan adjusted his sitting posture.

"Japan, with the support of Britain and the United States, refuses to make concessions. His Majesty Nicholas II's request may not be achieved," Liu Yiming said.

Ivan didn't know how to approach this topic, and Nikolai's request seemed too fantastical to him.

Japan is required to give up the Kuril Islands and North Korea, pay 500 million rubles in compensation, and the Japanese navy is not allowed to have warships of more than 3,000 tons...

"What do you think?" Ivan asked tentatively.

"I wonder what level your country can accept?" Liu Yiming asked.

Ivan hesitated, he didn't know what kind of treaty Nicholas would sign, Nicholas II might not even know it himself.

"First of all, in terms of territorial claims, your country is at a disadvantage on the mainland, and its navy is about the same, so the issue of territory can only be shelved." Liu Yiming said tentatively.

Ivan nodded, he thought it was impossible anyway.

Novels, welcome to download

"As for reparations, Japan is a poor man. This war was fought with borrowed money. It's impossible to ask for more. I will try my best to get it." Liu Yiming felt speechless.

If either of you has 500 million rubles left, can you negotiate for peace?

"This..." Ivan felt that this could still be fought for.

"First listen to the navy. Britain and the United States are supporting Japan, and this war was fought with their support. Therefore, His Majesty Nicholas II's idea should not be realized."

"Does that mean a complete veto of our country's proposal?" Ivan said with a tigerish face.

"No! We still have a supplementary treaty." Liu Yiming smiled mysteriously.

"Supplementary treaty?" Ivan looked at Liu Yiming doubtfully, with a look of distrust.

"Initially, South Britain finalized a naval balance treaty, which stipulated that Britain's military deployment in the Pacific should not exceed three battleships.

But something unexpected happened in the middle. We are preparing a naval treaty covering all Pacific countries." Liu Yiming started the deception mode.

"If your country makes reasonable concessions during the peace talks, I am confident that we can obtain 70 tons of Japanese Navy for your Pacific Fleet, and then our two countries can sign a cooperation contract..." Liu Yiming looked at it with a smile on his face.
Chapter completed!