After defeating Tsarist Russia, Liu Yiming turned his target to Japan.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I wish you good health." A yellow man in a suit and leather shoes walked in.

This outfit may have been common in later generations, but at this time, it was almost certainly Japanese.

The Qing Empire wore long blouses, and the Nanhua Empire wore Hanfu and improved Hanfu.

As for other small countries? I'm sorry, but there aren't that many countries at this time.

"Special Envoy Ogasawara, please sit down." Liu Yiming motioned for him to sit down.

"It was a tiring journey from Brunei to here. Let's get straight to the point. I won't waste time. I want to mediate the war between your country and Tsarist Russia." Liu Yiming said directly.

"Your Majesty, we are very sincere, but Tsarist Russia has always been unreasonable and they are too greedy." Ogasawara said in a low and humble manner.

Although the South China Navy is inferior to Britain and France in terms of total tonnage, number of battleships, important ports and naval bases, it is even inferior to Germany.

But Nanhua is the first country in the world to have new battleships, and currently has the largest number of new battleships.

On the Far East issue, I still have a lot of say.

"I know that His Majesty Nicholas II may not know much about the situation. I would like to ask if the terms of the armistice in your country can be negotiated?" Liu Yiming nodded and agreed.

"Of course! But it must not be based on Tsarist Russia's conditions. Otherwise, it is better to continue fighting. Japan's navy and military will not agree, and neither will the people." Halfway through Ogasawara's words, he felt that the wording was not right.

"It is better for the two sides to shelve the territorial issue. Of course, we will stipulate in the treaty that no war will occur again within ten years, and it will be supervised by the signatory countries." Liu Yiming said.

Ogasawara was silent for a while, "North Korea is our territory..."

"Please pay attention to your words. If it is a battle for colonies, we will mediate. If it is an invasion or counter-invasion, we have no choice." Liu Yiming said seriously.

"Then... Japan needs financial compensation, as well as the development rights to the Northeast of the Qing Empire." Ogasawara probed cautiously.

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Test Nanhua's attitude toward Japan's development.

At present, Japan has only two roads to open up to the outside world, one is to go ashore and face Tsarist Russia and the Qing Empire, and the other is to go south and face Nanhua.

Nanhua has already defeated them, and the land environment of Tsarist Russia is too harsh, so...

"This has nothing to do with negotiation, please pay attention to your attitude." Liu Yiming said in disgust.

"Yes! What about...financial compensation?" Ogasawara sat on the sofa, hunched over and leaning his head.

"Don't think about compensation. It would be equivalent to asking the tsar to admit defeat, but you should have tens of thousands of prisoners in your hands, right?" Liu Yiming said calmly.

"You mean...but this violates international conventions!" Ogasawara said.

"Your army also occupied part of the Tsar's land. Logically speaking, this part needs to be negotiated. Return the land for 100 million rubles and redeem prisoners of war for 100 million rubles. That's all." Liu Yiming turned a deaf ear.

Treaty? What treaty? Did Nan Hua sign it?

"Avoiding the treaty... The officers of Tsarist Russia are more or less nobles. Let their families redeem and buy their scraps. With hundreds of officers and big nobles, it's up to you how much money you can squeeze out." Liu Yiming gave Ogasawara an idea.

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"Don't worry, it will be no problem to communicate with the UK. I like Minako Saito very much and will not trick you." Liu Yiming said sincerely.

Well...if it doesn't count as deepening the hatred between the two countries.

As long as Japan does this, the hatred between Japan and Russia will continue for generations. Even if a huge change occurs fifteen years later, this habitual hatred will continue.

In this way, Nanhua has completed its "offshore balance" and is becoming more and more like the British.

"Also, if we want Tsarist Russia to retreat, we must also maintain balance in the Pacific Ocean. I have discussed with the United Kingdom to draft a naval agreement to control military development in the Pacific region." Liu Yiming said casually.

"This! Your Majesty, white people can't be trusted!" Ogasawara was a little anxious.

"I know, I know, the 88 fleet plan, but don't you think that the 88 fleet is too much? Japan doesn't have many overseas interests to protect, right?" Liu Yiming said nonchalantly.

"This...but we have to beware of Tsarist Russia." Ogasawara thought for a while.

You can't say directly that I have taken a liking to the land of Nanhua and expanded the fleet again, from Fleet 66 to Fleet 88, just to invade Nanhua, right?

"I have considered it. Japan will keep its 66 fleet plan unchanged, but will allow Japan to gradually replace old warships with new warships." Liu Yiming said in an unquestionable tone.

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"What about...the other participating countries?" Ogasawara hesitated for a moment and asked.

"Nanhua will maintain the level of four battleships, but considering that our territorial waters are complex, vast, and the east-west span is too long, there will be no restrictions on auxiliary warships." Liu Yiming leaned on his chair and said with half-squinted eyes.

Auxiliary warships? Break the sky today! The cruiser is also a cruiser, and the aircraft carrier is an auxiliary warship!

"For the British and French, there are no restrictions on auxiliary warships, but the number of main battleships is strictly controlled. The British can have a maximum of 5 ships, France 4 ships, Tsarist Russia 4 ships, the United States 2 ships, Qing Empire 5 ships, and Japan 6 ships."

"In addition, the total tonnage of Tsarist Russia's navy is limited to no more than 70% of the total tonnage of Japan's navy. This standard is just right and will not easily lead to another war."

"This... I need to report to the country." Ogasawara said in embarrassment.

In Ogasawara's view, Nanhua has indeed made efforts to at least regulate the development of its own navy.

Having seen Nanhua's huge lightning strike destroyer group, Ogasawara did not think that Japanese battleships could advance into the archipelago.

Think about it, when a warship enters the archipelago waters, what awaits it is lightning strikes from dozens or hundreds of lightning destroyers. It is inconvenient to avoid the archipelago waters, and Nanhua has more than one round.

According to the latest released data, Nanhua has 132 destroyers of 500-1,000 tons, more than 30 leading destroyers of over 1,000 tons, and countless high-speed torpedo boats.

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There is not much difference between Fleet 88 and Fleet 66. They will be overwhelmed by torpedoes like raindrops.

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On October 30, the 12th round of peace talks was held. The two sides exchanged words and finally reached a conclusion.

Tsarist Russia agreed to redeem the lost land for 150 million rubles, with the first installment of 30 million. After receiving the money, Japan first evacuated its troops from Tsarist Russian territory.

Then came the second tranche of 50 million to release ordinary prisoners of war.

The third tranche of 70 million will release the officers.

150 million, which is equivalent to about 11 million pounds.

Moreover, there is also the oil and water created by Japan's squeezing of military officers, which is outside the scope of the treaty.

"I didn't expect that the Tsar actually agreed to this request." Lin Anmin looked surprised.

"There is nothing he can do if he disagrees. It is already the end of October. Vladivostok has been holding out for a whole year. Tsarist Russia cannot attack and the Japanese army can hold it. If this continues, Vladivostok will surrender and the situation will be even more unfavorable to Tsarist Russia." Liu Yiming shook his head.

Shake his head.

Tsarist Russia was a giant with clay feet. It had a barely decent industrial base, was rich, and had a huge army. However, its administrative system was too corrupt. Officials of Tsarist Russia could even compete with officials of the Qing Empire in terms of their ability to scrape land.

"Moreover, Tsarist Russia did not receive much supplies on the front line this year. The Ottoman Empire was instigated by the British and was eyeing the Balkans, hoping to get back its lost European territory. Tsarist Russia had to put more energy elsewhere."

"This is because I, the foreign minister, am incompetent. When did this happen?" Lin Anmin asked doubtfully.

"Just this month, you are busy with meetings, and the content of that small country is not a high priority. Anyway, it is not an attack on Arabia." Liu Yiming said nonchalantly.

"The contract is finalized."

At this time, there was warm applause outside, and there was a "bang" sound from the flash of an old-fashioned camera.

"The pre-dinner desserts are over, let's start the main meal." Liu Yiming tidied his clothes and walked out of the door.

"Yes... it's Your Majesty! Your Majesty is here!" a reporter from Nanhua said excitedly.

"Who is this? Why are they so excited?" The foreigners looked confused.

"This is our emperor." Nanhua explained.

"This is the emperor of the empire, the founder of the empire, the supreme leader of the South China Empire, the guardian of Arabia, the Lord of Hawaii, the emperor of the South China Empire - His Majesty Yi Ming Liu!" There were also foreigners who explained to the confused female reporter.

"Oh! God! The first emperor..." The woman covered her mouth and then motioned for the camera to take a picture.

"Quiet, everyone!" Liu Yiming raised his hand, but the scene did not quiet down, making him a little embarrassed.

"Ahem!"

Secretary Wang handed over the microphone, Liu Yiming coughed, and the scene became quiet.

"I'm very happy...there is peace between Japan and Russia...long live peace!" Liu Yiming said in a speech.

"This is good news, to resolve misunderstandings, reduce disputes, and solve problems in a civilized way, but!" Liu Yiming paused.

"In the past few years, countries in the Pacific Rim have launched an arms race, and their military power has continued to expand. In the Far East alone, there are more than 20 battleships and hundreds of other warships. This is a kind of desecration of peace!"

"In view of this, I communicated with the heads of state and called on all countries to stop the arms race and solve problems through dialogue. Today is the beginning of a new era!

With the unremitting efforts of all countries, we agreed to announce another piece of good news at today's peace talks." Liu Yiming nodded to the ambassadors or envoys of each country.

"Next, the British Ambassador to the South China Empire, Mr. Cyril, will announce the news." Liu Yiming introduced Cyril.

The people in the sedan chair will carry the people, and the people who will draft the contract later will be the French.

And Liu Yiming will write his name in the largest and most eye-catching position in the treaty.

"I declare that after negotiations between Britain, South France, Germany, Japan, Qingdao, Russia and other countries, the first naval treaty in the Far East has been promulgated. The specific provisions are as follows..." Cyril read out the tonnage.

Specifically, Nanhua is the largest, but the main battleships are limited to 4, and there are no restrictions on auxiliary warships and cruisers.

Japan has the most battleships, but its auxiliary warships are limited.

France and Russia are both British 70, Germany and the United States are British 50.

The French came up with a treaty, originally written in French and Chinese, bilingual, with Latin as a copy, and others in English, Russian, German, and Japanese, which differed from country to country.

"Now, the treaty will take effect immediately and will be valid for ten years. Any breach of contract shall be subject to sanctions by all countries!" Liu Yiming signed his name.

Sixty-six countries continued to sign, and the Qing Empire also sent a "5th-grade official" to sign after Liu Yiming's notification.

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The old witch didn't want to come, but Liu Yiming's original words were "Ten years of peace treaty."

The old witch was afraid that if she didn't sign, there would be no peace.
Chapter completed!