Chapter 65 The Last Struggle (Part 2)

"The Chinese are in a difficult situation. They are not sure to defeat the empire and the Russians, and there are still waves within them." Inoue Kin seemed to have not heard of it, and just said calmly, "The soldiers exchange for some benefits we want to seek without bloodshed, and even a big discount. You can get these without war and gain friendship in China. You may even find opportunities to join forces to divide the Asian territories of Russia's Siberia, the Netherlands and Spain. Why not do this?"

"The two countries of the Japanese branch, the same language and the same ethnicity, are both Asian nations, and face the threat of Western colonists. They can coexist and prosper and support each other. However, by mistake in the 1894-1895, the war was a great misfortune for the two countries." Inoue Kin ignored the complex gazes coming from all over the world and continued to say frankly, "I opposed sending troops ten years ago, but now I still say this. There is no reason to fight between the Japanese branch, and if we divide it, we will lose two people.

Then the two interests are not only on the Russian chariot, but they are not dead with China. How can the Japanese army join hands to fight against violence with two forces, fight against Russia's isolated army in the Far East and West Siberia, and destroy it in one battle. The lands of the East and West Siberia are thousands of miles away, and all the lands of Kanchakaka and Siberia are the dreams of Yamato people to take back their homeland. We only have a small half of the other parts, which is enough to protect the empire's reproduction and prosperity for a hundred years."

"We go south together, Spain, the Netherlands, and Europe are small and small countries, occupying the rich and prosperous South Asia in Asia, and the indigenous colonies are ignorant and weak. Such fertile land will naturally belong to the people of the Japanese branch, the Japanese branch will work together to expand its territory and expand its territory. At that time, the barren land of Korea can be restored and will be jointly managed by the Japanese branch, as a buffer for the two countries." Inoue Shin's eyes shone light, "The situation in East Asia is determined, and the territory of the Japanese branch is traversing thousands of miles north and south. In the future, the new Asia of the Japanese branch core will be promoted, the people will be lifted upside down, expel Westerners, and the new order of the dual core of the Japanese branch, the power of the imperial country can shine on the world."

Inoue Kin said something loudly, and everyone present was shocked.

Ito Hirofumi looked at this friend who was trusted by the Emperor in complexity, and he also faintly expressed his admiration. These words have been discussed many times before. How can the situation in Japan be publicly spoken? But today, after the emperor's imperial decree, Inoue Kin finally said it in a desperate situation.

But Kanetaro and other generals of Luhai looked at Inoue Xin coldly, silent.

This veteran Inoue was silent in the previous meeting, but at this moment, Shi Potian was shocked to have such a move, and many people were caught off guard.

"You might as well give it a try." After a while, Foreign Minister Sutaro Komura was the first to speak, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once analyzed that judging from the situation of His Highness Jiaren's transmission from Germany, the Chinese Prince was quite interested in the alliance between the Japanese and Chinese branches and expressed his kindness to the imperial royal family. This should also be a test of the Chinese emperor. It can be seen that in the face of the current situation, China is also interested in the reform of the empire and divide the Japanese-Russian alliance."

"Since we know it is a divisive plan for division and disintegration, why are we still fooled?" Kanetaro said coldly, "Does the outsider think that now we go out and make a gesture, the Chinese can give up the Liaodong Peninsula?"

"What I am worried about is whether the Chinese people will agree. The Chinese people are in a high spirit. At this time, peace is probably even if the emperor wants to agree, the public will not agree." The minister Yamamoto Honbuki said sincerely, "The al-Shabaab violence and assassination of the emperor. A series of events actually show that the Chinese people's spirit has been assassinated by nationalist education for so many years. At this time, even if the Chinese emperor believes that peace with the empire, even if some interests are sold, it is more beneficial to China, I am afraid that the peace cannot be truly peace. After all, defeat is just a cede land compensation. The people live a harder life. What will the damage to the royal family? If the throne is lost, it will be lost."

"We don't want Manchuria territory." Inoue Xin said calmly, "As long as the priority exploration rights of mineral resources are given, special conditions in trade, the Chinese people open the market to us and provide preferential supply of raw materials, the scope is at least Manchuria. We can even pay for all this. As for the required funds, the Chinese banks can borrow money. They have money and we lack resources. Using this as a link, the relationship between the two countries can be closer."

"The territory, after all, may be just a burden." He ignored the strange eyes around him and just expressed his thoughts calmly. "I have been the governor of North Korea for three years. I know that place very well. The empire said that he got North Korea, but there was such a poor mountain and bad water. The Koreans had China on their side and were not tamed by the empire. The income was not enough for the imperial garrison and dispatch of personnel. The result was such a result. The burden was more than the harvest. What was the significance of the empire?"

"As long as we reach an understanding with China, we can go north and south in the future, and we may even join forces to start war against Russia this time." Inoue Kin continued, "We can sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight first. If the Chinese people withstand it and even start to turn the situation vaguely, we can suddenly attack the Russians by then both countries are exhausted, but the empire is the most powerful army. Moreover, in the future, Asia can be as good as the Japanese-Sponsored Alliance, and then Asia will be determined for a century and its imperial status will be unbreakable."

Several important military officials looked at each other, but for a moment they were silent. Kanetaro was shocked and felt the problem was vaguely difficult. The emperor's imperial edict probably evoked the thoughts that many important officials had always wanted to say but buried in their hearts due to the situation. So what the emperor meant...

"If China really agrees with these conditions, I agree not to start a war." The Minister of Culture and Culture, the veteran Xiyuanji, spoke slowly, "If the Ichina Emperor's heart had been keen, they would naturally not agree, but now there is a problem within themselves, so it is indeed a try. As for the people, public opinion, and culture and education, I can think of some solutions, so naturally you may cooperate."

Although Nishizoji Gongwang was just an inconspicuous minister of the Ministry of Culture, he seemed somewhat dispensable about the decision-making of war, but no one dared to underestimate this person's opinion.

To gain qualifications, Nishizoji Kotoshi is the most senior official in Japan. Even Hirofumi Ito was far from over, because this person not only became the head of the Nishizokoshi family, one of the "Nine Ministers of Tsinghua University", but also became the former Emperor Tsinghua Emperor Takayao at the age of four. He is the only remaining important minister of the two dynasties. When Emperor Meiji succeeded to the throne, Nishizokoshi Kotoshi had already become the pillar of the court and served as the North Korea Punishment envoy.

The protagonist of the protagonist who was born in the country after studying in France and served as an envoy to Europe for a long time. He has deep connections in Europe and the United States. In the 18894-1895, Japan was defeated in the war and instigated the intervention of the Three Kingdoms and forced the Zhen** to give up North Korea. Even this negotiation with Russia was the only one who did this person in St. Petersburg, which shows how powerful his influence and deep the foundation he had in European politics.

Not only did he open the Meiji Law School and set up the Toyo News Agency. He has great influence in the fields of culture and public opinion, and has a huge influence on the emperor. He is also the spokesperson for the Chinese faction represented by the traditional "five photographers" of Japan and the Chinese faction represented by the "Nine Ministers of Tsinghua" in the Privy Council and Japanese political parties. No one dares to underestimate the opinions expressed by such a person. Many people even secretly wondered what extent this was actually a test of His Majesty himself. After all, everyone knows that this person was originally the stepson adopted by the Nishimotoji family from Tokudaji family. His brother Tokudaji was actually the emperor's Shige, the emperor's Shige, who had been the minister of the Inner Palace for fourteen years. The relationship between this person in the palace can be said to be in the same direction as the sky.

Ito Hirobuki's eyes flashed, and the gods on his face changed slightly, and obviously he was weighing the pros and cons in his heart.

The external appearance, Dharma appearance, and literary appearance have all expressed their clear attitude. As for the hidden appearance, although it has not been clearly stated, the meaning is actually very clear. If you don’t want to fight, the Emperor’s handwritten letter... Be cautious, what is caution? This is probably targeted at "wave battles".

Hirofumi Ito glanced at everyone and asked solemnly at Kitaro: "What are the great ideas of the army?"

Kanetaro looked at the emperor Nobuko who formed the cabinet four times, and his heart was turbulent and hesitant. He was not a paranoid, and he knew that although Japan urgently needed a big victory to stabilize the people's hearts and consolidate the regime, more importantly, it could not withstand a failure or a protracted war of attrition. Japan's foundation was too weak. The defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 had already made the country pay a heavy price. Over the years, relying on further selling sovereignty and acting as the Doberman Doberman that restrained China in Asia by the British and French powers, Japan recovered its vitality with the help of foreign capital, and took advantage of this European and American economic crisis to gain some additional benefits, but it was still not confident than the giant in China. Japan had to grow stronger and had to take advantage of the momentum. But is the Russians really trustworthy? Will the Chinese really be defeated and dismembered as they wish?

But Kaetaro also knew very well that the status of the army relies on merits in war. After so many years of indoctrination, young people, especially soldiers, have regarded China as the culprit for the Japanese poverty. Ambitious officers long for military achievements, and the soldiers who promised Manchuria land were eager for military achievements, while the chaebols who coveted Manchuria's products also longed for such forces as war. Even if Kaetaro and the people present suppressed it together, can it really be suppressed?

He hesitated for a while, and spoke in an extremely sincere tone: "A military athlete, who has been lying on firewood and tasting gall for ten years, but seeking to fight against the Chinese people. He has always surrendered to the strong. If the empire cannot defeat the battlefield, it will inevitably be under the upper and lower levels of China. He claims to be the country of the Celestial Empire and has always regarded us as barbarians. If China gains power, the empire wants to be an equal and independent ally. What kind of military alliances can it be obtained? Moreover, the empire has a deep relationship with Russia and has already signed a military alliance. Now it joins hands and is an enemy of Russia. Where is the empire's loyalty? What kind of nation does the European and American friendly countries regard the empire as? You must be careful."

As soon as these words were spoken, the soldiers nodded one after another, and even the civil officials could not help but think secretly.

Ito Hirobuki thought repeatedly and turned his attention to Taro Ougu Gen.

Taro Ouguen is an anomaly in the Japanese Army. This man, Wen Yunwu, is not only a tactical genius, but also a respected man by the father of the Japanese Army, but also because he has a unique vision of strategy. The air seems to solidify again, and his eyes, which are either entangled, inquiry, or anxious, are betting on Taro Ouguen, and this famous Satsuma Takashi also frowned and changed his gods.

"You can test it." After a while, Taro Ouguen took a deep breath and slowly expressed his opinion. As soon as he spoke, Taro Kanei, Kotoe Yamamoto and others all changed.

"The empire cannot withstand another failure of national fortune," Taro Ouguen's eyes revealed determination, "Ten years ago, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-10 years ago, we should have apologized. Kawakami, Kawashan, and Ito warned us to protect our bodies, lie on firewood and taste gall, and calmly die to death, becoming the god of protecting the country. If it weren't for China's pressing, how could we bet on national fortune again with national fortune, fortunately, the internal internal reluctance of China, the emperor's fatigue has been revealed, and the prince of China expressed his kindness again. If we were stubborn, we were entangled in military power, honor and disgrace for a moment, wouldn't we be ashamed of His Majesty the Emperor, the eight million national gods, and the 40 million people?"

"Today, if China accepts it, you can bargain. As for the Japan-Russia Agreement, the imperial parliament has not yet been formally approved since the division of war zones and interests has not yet been finalized. Although it has been clearly defined, the parliamentary procedures have not yet been left, and there is still room for improvement." Taro Ouyuan said loudly, "If an agreement is reached with China, the empire can observe the provocation according to the army. If China wins, the empire can share Russia's Siberia with it and occupy Kanchakaka; if China loses, the empire can further expand its rights and interests in China. The most important thing is that the empire's move is tantamount to the timely help. It will surely reap the friendship between China and will be crucial to the empire's future interests on the mainland."

"In addition, even if the empire negotiated with China was not good, it was still a good intention." Eryuyuan Taro paused and said in a serious tone, "If the heavens do not bless the empire and the war is not good, if this matter is ahead, there must be some turning between the empire and China."

Everyone was shocked again, and Hirofumi Ito was even more solemn. Taro's words actually revealed the biggest hidden worries in Hirofumi Ito's heart, that is, the army did not have absolute confidence in winning.

"Furthermore, even if the empire still wants to fight with China in the end, this move can at least reduce China's vigilance against the empire, ease its hostility, reduce the pressure on our army in the future, and also gain a little effect of confusing the enemy." Eryu Yuyujiro smiled at Katsura and the extremely solemn Dashan Iwa, who had been silent, but his face was particularly solemn. "Think further, what will happen to the empire throwing an olive branch? Will there be new contradictions between civil and military affairs, between the emperor and the army, between the political and the people due to differences in opinions? Will it lead to the collapse of the balance of the situation in China? This is indeed very worthy of thinking. Therefore, I think that the magic of military strategy is combined, and we should try it."

Speaking of this, everyone was finally moved. Unexpectedly, this person's plan was so profound that it was so treacherous that Ito Hirofumi looked at Taro Ao Yugen, without any jealousy in his heart, only to be excited that the empire had such a talent, how could the country not be prosperous. His eyes turned to Hiroshi Yamamoto Honbuki.

"Then, what's the Navy's opinion?"

Yamamoto's Hoshima changes, and after a while, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "The navy only wants to fight, but if the cabinet and the palace make a decision, the navy can only obey."

Ito Hirofumi was confident in his heart, his eyes swept across the tired but somewhat relieved faces, and he rose up, his eyes shining brightly, and he said solemnly: "Tomorrow, I will meet Your Majesty, I beg you to secretly negotiate with the school and reopen the negotiations."

In the 38th year of Meiji in Japan, the 10th year of China in the Chinese Empire, and on March 16, 1905, the Japanese Embassy in China secretly contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Empire; on March 20, Japanese diplomatic secret envoy Kentaro Kaneko and his delegation arrived in Beijing secretly.
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