Chapter 147: The Emperor Meets the Emperor (End)

Zheng Yu looked at Emperor Meiji calmly opposite him, feeling the torture and contradictions in the other party, and felt a little emotion in his heart.

The country's diplomacy is based on strength after all. Japan, a country that created the Meiji miracle in another time and space, only took a few decades to turn a feudal island country with a closed and backward, scarce resources and small land into one of the world's top five countries and established its own sphere of influence in Asia. In many places, it is actually worth learning from and learning from China in this era.

Zheng Yu also knew that the reason why his adoptive father Zheng Ying and the three high school students he brought with him had brought about a complete change in China in such a short period of time was that in many aspects it was also a reference to and reference to the experience of Japan's rise.

Although Zheng Yu, Emperor Meiji, or the people of the two countries are calling for goodwill, coexistence and prosperity, mutual support, and steel alliance. The Japanese have repeatedly said that hostility with China was wrong before, but everyone knows that the series of things between China and Japan are essentially to seize the opportunity of the conflict of interest in Asia and seize the opportunity to seize the hegemony of East Asia.

If China wins, East Asia will no longer fight, and Japan will have to obey; if Japan wins, China will gradually become a second-rate and third-rate country. The rise of any major power will step on the bodies of other countries. This is an irrefutable truth. With Japan's tenacity and perseverance, a failure is not enough to shake this country. Only by completely destroying all its war potential once again and allowing its own citizens to abandon unrealistic dreams can we truly turn this competitor into a tame lamb, just like everything the United States does in another time and space.

Zheng Yu knew that compared with the United States, China has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the two countries are adjacent, and China can naturally control Japan; the disadvantage is that China in this era will face the potential threat from the great powers, and is far from having the advantage of the United States as the first superstar in another time and space.

Under such circumstances, China cannot directly carry out a storm-like comprehensive reform of Japan like the United States in another time and space. It also depends on differentiation and disintegration, especially to firmly control the power of the royal family and ministers of the Meiji lineage, weaken the most practical vassals, chaebols, societies and other organizations, especially to provoke internal struggles from the other party, clean up the disobedient diehards, transform other forces according to China's will, and then comprehensively control Japan from the perspective of ideological and social potential through long-term subtle infiltration and control.

In order to achieve this goal, in addition to fighting by force, we must also fight one faction and another, which not only threatens to intimidate and give some benefits.

"When it comes to Japan, I heard that your country is short of money and eats food for the first time. The government's debt burden is heavy, and the interest rates are rising. It seems that the new government bonds issued by your country in New York have not much subscribed at a rate of 9%. "Zheng Yu sighed, "Even if Japan does not eat or drink, it may not be able to pay them back. If this is the case, if Japan does not reorganize its debts, Japan's future finances will collapse, and the state power will no longer have the power to maintain its rule. All the rights and powers are mortgaged, and there are not many resources in the local area. The vassal lords are not trying to protect their power and wealth. The emperor has inherited all generations of all generations. Are you just watching these traitors corrupt the country like this?"

Emperor Meiji smiled bitterly: "Then, according to your Majesty, can China have a solution?"

"Your country borrows debts and attacks our country by purchasing weapons and supplies. If our country takes over the debt, what's going on?" Zheng Yu shook his head, "This debt was borrowed by Japan, so naturally Japan has to pay it back. However, it is really difficult to make such interest. If China and Japan terminate their wars early, the empire can provide Japan with help in debt restructuring."

At this time, Emperor Meiji showed his inquiry for the first time: "You mean..."

"The financial situation of our country is still stable, the royal industry and private wealth are accumulated, the country is vast and the resources are abundant, and there are long-term cooperation with European and American consortiums, and the lending channels are stable." Zheng Yu's words confused Emperor Meiji. "For European and American consortiums, the biggest danger at present is that your government has completely collapsed, and even wars break out, and each other is a mess. Then the creditors will not only lose all their money, but also cannot possess the collateral. If the principal can be guaranteed to be repaid, whether the interest can be collected in full is something that can be negotiated."

"At this time, if the imperial government is willing to come forward to protect, Western consortiums will likely be and must accept debt restructuring." Zheng Yu said confidently, "The Japanese creditor's consortium, namely the British, French and American consortium, replaced the Japanese national debts they held with 3% interest per year of the imperial new issuance, and the holders of all Japanese creditors converted into the Chinese Empire. The Chinese Empire unified the interest rate to be re-established at 5%. Then the principal and interest rates of your country can be guaranteed, and the interest rate of your country has been reduced a lot, which is very happy."

"In addition, for your country, the interest burden has been reduced sharply. If our country wants to ensure the repayment of the principal and interest of the loan, it must vigorously help your government develop the economy and improve its finances, and the interests of the two countries are closely linked."

"This is a win-win plan." Zheng Yu stared at Emperor Meiji and said calmly, "It is also the only way to save the Japanese country, solve the upcoming political, economic and social crisis, and ensure long-term stability in East Asia. As Go expresses, the purpose of the game is to achieve coexistence. What the empire wants is to achieve coexistence with Japan with a rule that conforms to the way of heaven, the interests of both countries, and the will of our empire, and is beneficial to both sides, to achieve coexistence."

"My de Todasi, get up."

Emperor Meiji was silent for a while and said calmly.

"His Majesty……"

"Your Majesty the Emperor is right. Japan has gone astray over the years." The Emperor smiled bitterly, "Since I gave birth to me, why did you give birth to Your Majesty Zheng Ying..."

He looked at Zheng Yu and his eyes gradually showed appreciation: "The so-called kings will prosper for five hundred years, and there will always be wise kings in a prosperous dynasty. The prosperity of the Han Dynasty included Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Wen, Emperor Jing, Emperor Wu, Emperor Tang, Emperor Taizong, Emperor Gaozong, Emperor Ming, Emperor Chengzu after Emperor Gaozu."

"Although Your Majesty Zheng Ying becomes the god of protecting the country, China has you again. Isn't this God's will?" Emperor Meiji sighed, "It's rare that you are so young and have such a vision and mind. Although I have never convinced others, I am convinced by Your Majesty Zheng Ying. If you have a son, I am not as good as him."

Emperor Meiji thought about his son and felt even more bitter.

After lunch, Zheng Yu arranged for the Imperial Guards to conduct a simple military parade.

The motorcycle corps of the Imperial Guard Force passed by at high speed, neatly fighting dogs, armored cars, trucks, towed heavy artillery, medical vehicles, and motorcycles rolled by smoke and dust. There were airships and planes in the air showing off their power, which shocked many Japanese soldiers. Only then did they realize that China's military strength had reached an unimaginable height in Japan.

Emperor Meiji's eyes were also a little straight.

He also reviewed the Japanese army, but the army in front of him subverted his understanding of war.

Compared with the infantry combat in traditional cognition, this is not a product of an era at all. It is more like the shock of the American tribes seeing the Spanish phalanx. Obviously, the Russian army in the Mongolian direction was defeated by such an army. It has fierce firepower, invulnerable swords and guns, quick action, tacit cooperation, and aerial force to master military information...

Yoichi Tanaka was already pale.

He is not a lunatic. All this shows that it is difficult for Japan, Russia, or even the European powers to do too much, and it is impossible to restore the decline of the war.

Prince Nojiu Kitashirakawa Guardi was silent, but his slightly trembling hands had already exposed his inner shock.

Originally, he was a little disdainful of the panic description of some frontline personnel in the First Army, thinking it was a lie to shirk responsibility. But now it seems that everything in front of him is more terrifying and terrifying than the description.

When the Japanese officers were on the urgently built military railway and witnessed the three-five millimeter train cannon like a monster, they showed no concealment of fear.

Such naked steel violence shows not only the military equipment, but also the country's comprehensive industrial capabilities.

Emperor Meiji felt bitter.

When Japan also had to tighten its belt and buy warships, heavy artillery, and canned food, the Chinese had already built advanced warships, heavy airships, heavy artillery in trains, and terrible motorized troops that were beyond the reach of Europe and the United States.

Is there any need to continue this war?

When he returned to his residence, Zheng Yu and Emperor Meiji had a more and more imaginative chat.

Both of them are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. They are very insightful about national affairs, people's livelihood, and international situations, and they are more and more sympathetic to each other.

"Master Meiji, can you summarize the concept of your country's reform in the core of "rich country and strengthening soldiers"?"

Emperor Meiji nodded: "That's exactly what it is."

"I have some opinions on this issue." Zheng Yu smiled slightly, "While enriching the country and strengthening the army can ensure national independence, but this is only a means, not an end."

As soon as Zheng Yu spoke, Emperor Meiji and Duke Tokudaji were both stunned.

"The policies adopted by your country are similar to those of Shang Yang's reforms in Qin. They use severe punishments and laws to control society, marching and expanding policies, reward farming and fighting, and severe punishment for minor crimes. They also use Shintoism, Bushido and other ignorant people to educate and ignorant people, and cultivate labor and combat machines." Zheng Yu continued, "Whether it is rich or strong, it is to develop the country and safeguard sovereignty, the ultimate goal is to enrich the people, know the people, and strengthen the people."

Zheng Yu took a deep breath: "If you emphasize one-sidedly that you can enrich the country and strengthen the army, you may eventually confuse the purpose and means, and the result will be astray. The death of Qin II is a lesson from the past."

Emperor Meiji was shocked and looked at Zheng Yu in surprise.

"What is a country? The reason why we talk about constitutionalism is that the state is based on its essence. It is that citizens form public contracts to better safeguard their own interests and establish a social organization based on this principle." Zheng Yu said, "In this case, the existence of the country is for citizens, not for the existence of the citizens. Whether it is rich or strong soldiers, it is only for the welfare of the people, not the other way around. If we emphasize one-sidedly that the country is rich and strong, it will inevitably lead to a strong parasitic class, constantly under the banner of enriching the country and strengthening the army, letting the people die and sacrifice, and turning people into slaves of the country, and finally putting the cart before the horse."

When Emperor Meiji heard this, he thought to himself and remained silent.

"Although our empire founded the country with nationalism, promoted industry and commerce, strengthened national defense, and carried out education, its main purpose was to enlighten the people and build citizens who are self-esteem, self-reliance, independence and enterprising." Zheng Yu said, "This process cannot be achieved overnight, but the direction is clear and the steps are gradually working towards this direction. Now the system of the Imperial Senate is gradually improving, and the social security system will be built. We must further strengthen the popularization of compulsory education and cultivate the understanding of citizens' rights and obligations. All of this is to enrich the country and strengthen the army and popularize education as a means to achieve the welfare of the people, rather than to enrich the country and strengthen the army."

"In the future, I hope that Your Majesty can refer to this opinion, practice kingly and benevolent politics, and continue to improve the welfare of the people under the supervision of our empire." Zheng Yu said, "If this is the case, Japan will be very lucky."

Emperor Meiji chewed on the meaning of it and gradually gained some enlightenment.

After a while, Emperor Meiji suddenly stood up, bowed to the end with a serious expression, and hurriedly stopped the Duke of Tokudaji next to him, but the Emperor was ruthless and kept his posture in his position.

"Your Majesty, I only beg you two things:" Emperor Meiji said, gritting his teeth, "First, please treat Japan well, treat them as real brothers, and never regard Japan as a colony; Second, please treat the Japanese royal family well, especially... Please treat Karen and his descendants well. If you think they can bear the heavy responsibilities, let them be the real lord; if you think they cannot bear the heavy lord, you will be the empty lord."

"As long as you agree to these two," Emperor Meiji's voice choked slightly, "Japan is willing to accept China, accept the supervision of His Majesty the Emperor, become the founder of the new order in East Asia, a model of the reform of the late-stage ethnic group in Asia, and has been the Chinese for generations."

Zheng Yu looked at the generation emperor in his fifties and saluted himself respectfully. Although he was alert, he couldn't help but feel a little moved. He was silent for a moment, and stood up to hold Emperor Meiji, with a sincere tone: "Your Majesty Meiji, there is no inevitable reason for China and Japan to live to the death. Your Majesty, you are a hero of a generation, and your father and I are well aware of it. The vision and knowledge of Prince Jiaren are also admired. In the future construction of the East Asian order, I can rest assured that with heroes like you and Prince Jiaren, you can rule Japan under the supervision of the empire."

"As long as the royal families of our countries reach an understanding and work together to improve and improve the new Japan, our East Asia will be solid." Zheng Yu said, "It is obvious to all that our country of Chinese etiquette is to treat vassal states and foreign races. Can there be as generous as China in continental history and even other ethnic groups in the East?"

Emperor Meiji shook his head.

"Our empire's supervision over Japan is by no means annexation to Japan. To be honest, the vast land of the empire, the masses of people and the abundant materials, do you care about the mere little Japan?"

In 1905, the first year of Huaxing, October 20th.

Liaoning, Xiuyan.

The yellow square arrays were arranged neatly, and all the weapons were neatly arranged before the square array. The belts and helmets were also untied, and they were piled up like mountains.

Opposite them, the black, blue and yellow arrays were neatly arranged, and the dark muzzles and muzzles were directed towards the soldiers who had laid their weapons.

The commander of the Japanese Manchurian Army (Deputy Commander) Prince Nohiko Kitashirakawa Miyagi brought several Japanese officers to the group, untied the sabers, took the neatly folded Manchurian Army flag from the escort, bowed deeply, and raised it over his head.

"The Japanese Empire, the Manchurian Army, at the order of His Majesty the Emperor, surrendered to your army. Please ask your army to give us treatment in line with the honor of soldiers in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Land War Convention."

"The Korean Front of the Chinese Empire, with the Supreme Commander of the Base Camp and the Emperor of the Empire, accept the surrender of your army." The commander of the Korean Front, Deng Ning, nodded solemnly, took over the saber and flag. "This army will respect the legitimate rights and interests of your army prisoners of war in accordance with international conventions."

Prince Noku Kitashirakawa Miyagi's eyes were filled with tears, and he stood on the side with his people.

Dunning turned around and nodded, the heroic officer beside him raised his horn and shouted loudly: "Japanese Army, Fourth Regiment of the Second Division"

A mortar-yellow square formation walked out of three soldiers, their movements were as stiff and mechanical as robots, holding the folded Imperial Gift Army flag and the commander's saber in their hands.

"The captain of the Fourth Sendai Regiment, Ichio Takeki, handed over the combat equipment to the You Army and cast the rifle..."

...

"Second Division, Sixteenth Regiment"

...

With shouts, commanders of the Japanese Army's elite corps and commanders took turns to take over the military flags and command knives. The Chinese army's soldiers would use trucks to ship the confiscated weapons and supplies into the truck and pull them to the designated warehouse.

On the high platform, surrounded by a group of silent and solemn imperial guards, Zheng Yu watched all this calmly, and his heart was filled with great pride.

Japan, another time and space, has tortured China for half a century since the Sino-Japanese War, and at this moment, it completely opened its arms to him. The supreme ruler of this country has been half forced to accept the fate of becoming a vassal state; the soldiers of this country have lost their self-esteem at the moment when they handed over their flags and weapons and could no longer pose a harm to China; the fleet of this country has also handed over warships under the order of the Emperor and became toothless tigers.

The Chinese army will enter Tokyo with the only victorious attitude, hold its head up, raise the Han flag on the top of Mount Fuji, and drink the beard under the cherry blossom tree

The wind blew, and the dragon on the military flag stretched out its minions and raised its head toward the sky, as if it was whistling silently.

Zheng Yu solemnly saluted the military salute to the ocean of Chinese soldiers below the stage.

In 1905, the first year of Huaxing, October 20th.

The Japanese Emperor Meiji issued a telegram, announcing that from now on, the Japanese Empire would withdraw from the war against the Chinese Empire, stop all hostilities against the Chinese Empire, and demand that all Japanese armed forces surrender to the Chinese Empire.

China is boiling.

Chapter 147: The Emperor Meets the Emperor (End)
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