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    Chapter 313: Mania (Part 1)

    A gunshot in Sarajevo stirred up huge waves.

    Except for Japan, none of the diplomats stationed in China care about the Far East War at this moment. In their hearts, Europe is the center of the white world!  The Japanese army also shrank early after breaking through Gaizhou. Countless pairs of red eyes in the Tokyo base camp chanted "God bless" while burning the midnight oil to fight, and feverishly lay on the map to draw it carefully. It is possible that the battle for Northeast China has expanded to North China.  and even the posture of the Far East¡¯s foundational battle for the next hundred years.

    Aoki Nobujun and several other military officers even rushed directly into the Capitol building, shouting: "Certainly! China must be completely defeated through a decisive action and win a century-old national destiny for the Japanese Empire!" Although he was finally taken away and locked up by the police.  for two days, but returned to the War Department to a hero's ovation.  Unlike Japan, Chinese newspapers and bigwigs who had previously called for an alliance with Germany have come forward and said that the country is too weak to look far away and should not participate in European affairs. Instead, it should devote all its efforts to defeat the ambitious Japan and regain its territory.  Total peace in the north.  At the same time, Congress also passed a bill to add 15 infantry divisions to the army. In order to raise more military expenditures, Hubei and Chongqing Industrial Groups, which had just earned huge technology transfer fees, purchased US$10 million in treasury bonds at once. The National News Agency also called on all  Party members donated money to purchase urgently needed medicines and equipment for the front line.

    It was under such external circumstances that Yang Qiu returned to Beijing. Since the Japanese army proposed to modify the plan in the face of "surprise", the navy simply went to hunt for Chen Shaokuan, who fled back to Qingdao to join the support ship and disappeared again on the vast sea, so that Beijing  The Fenghuang Railway has not been cut off yet.  But when he entered the room, his old friend Hangel, the American Counselor in China (the typo in Chapter 310 has been corrected, apologies), followed him in.

    Cai Gongshi has been in the telegraph room almost all the time these days, so Jiang Baili temporarily acted as secretary and receptionist, making a cup of instant coffee for Han Geer.  Compared with diplomats from Britain, France, Germany and other countries, although Hangel was also worried about Europe, he was obviously more interested in instant coffee. After studying it carefully, he picked up the cup and smelled it, and praised: "Dear Yang  ? How did you come up with it? Although the taste is worse than freshly ground, it is very convenient. I think it will be very profitable."

    "It's not that I know how to do it, but I've already started making money." Yang Qiu openly announced that he invented instant coffee. His mood these days was indescribably beautiful. He smiled and said: "England, France and Italy have already separated."  1,000 tons have been ordered and I¡¯m sure there will be more¡­¡±

    Hanger blinked deliberately: "1,000 tons? God! Yang, you have made a fortune. After the European War breaks out, it will directly become military supplies, which will at least be a supply of tens of thousands of tons per year."

    "Yeah, but unfortunately I didn't understand this at the time, so I sold a lot of shares to Brazilians" Hearing what he said, Yang Qiu pretended to sigh and pretended not to believe it, and asked: "Han  Mr. Geer, I am not very familiar with the situation in Europe, please tell me truthfullywill the war really break out?"

    Hangel did not doubt Yang Qiu's words. It is difficult for Easterners who have never left the country in the Far East to understand the real Europe. Even if they have staff and staff, they may not be able to grasp it in detail.  Although the United States is far away from the Atlantic to ensure that it will not be involved in this dispute, he is still worried about the situation in Europe, saying: "It is very complicated. What I can tell you is that diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but the effect is probably very limited. Germany  They have been preparing for this for many years, they have long wanted to fight for their place in the sun through a glorious and short war, so we can only wait quietly."

    Yang Qiu said nothing, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table.  Hangel didn't bother him with the coffee. He thought that the young man who was really in charge of China was thinking about whether to continue the Sino-German alliance. In fact, he was ready when he came today. If he chose to continue the alliance, the United States would have no choice.  Doubts will be given up because the United States does not want to get involved in a European war.

    So he came, and what seemed like small talk was actually to test this young man's tone. Dealing with smart people is actually very simple. He believed that Yang Qiu also understood the purpose of his coming here, and was thinking about it.  But in fact, Yang Qiu's actions were just acting. He had been thinking about this day for three years, but he didn't want Hangel to see that he was prepared, so he deliberately put on this expression.

    Jiang Baili sat next to him, his fingers hooked on his hat and the corners of his lips bent downward.  In the past few days, he has been completely conquered by the "prophecy". Since he could plan for the European war so early, how could he be unprepared?

    After a while, Yang Qiu put away his fingers and picked up the coffee. After blowing away the heat from the cup, he frowned and said, "Mr. Hangel, can you help me?"

    "It is my honor to serve you."

    In Hange's polite tone, Yang Qiu put down the coffee he had not yet taken a sip of: "I don't want to get involved in European affairs, and the same is true for my country. In fact, ifI didn¡¯t take away the little emperor and I don¡¯t want a war, so I hope you can convey my message to Britain on my behalf. China and Britain have had good cooperation in the Qing Dynasty, so I don¡¯t want a conflict between the two countries at this time. Of course, it¡¯s more important.  Don't like the European war breaking out on our soil.  In additionI would also like to ask you to get in touch with Japan.  "

    Hangel¡¯s eyes lit up. In his opinion, Yang Qiu already had the idea of ??ending the war. Being a mediator in international affairs is what the U.S. government loves to do most. Wasn¡¯t the Russo-Japanese War also mediated by the U.S.?  So he immediately leaned forward and asked, "Does the Vice President want to end the war?"

    "My conditions are to return Taiwan, Ryukyu and Kanto Prefecture, hand over the Manchurian Army, and compensate our country for US$100 million in losses."

    It may not be difficult to hand over the Manchurian Army, but returning the three major regions is a bit tricky. As for US$100 million, it is impossible to talk about it. Even if the army loses, as long as the Chinese navy cannot conduct transoceanic landings, Japan will not be considered a true conqueror.  fail.  Moreover, when Taiwan and Ryukyu are isolated in the open sea and cannot threaten them at all, this kind of offer can only be a moonshot in the water.  So he frowned and said, "With all due respect, I am very willing to fulfill your wish, but do you think these conditions are realistic?"

    Yang Qiu didn¡¯t answer. He took a sip of coffee and joked: ¡°Don¡¯t Americans like to bargain when doing business?¡±

    Hangel laughed, stood up and said: "Your Excellency, please rest assured that I will convey your goodwill to the British and Japanese governments as soon as possible, and I believe that at this moment, Sir Bernard should also hope to end the conflict between the two countries as soon as possible."

    After Jiang Baili sent him out, he was a little confused when he returned to the office: "Does the Vice President really want to have peace talks?"

    Yang Qiu put down the cup, walked to the map and looked at it for a few times before asking: "Brother Baili has been in Japan for many years. Do you think Japan has suffered such a big loss this time, will it be willing to sit down and negotiate?"

    Jiang Baili burst into laughter: "Isn't the vice president asking questions knowingly? How could Japan give up if it is not so angry that it breaks its head? What's more, even if they lose Lushun, Sa Zhenbing and the others can ensure that they send the army across the strait? Will they retreat again?  Ten Thousand Steps said, even if Okuma Shigenobu and Saionji Konobo are willing to give up, what will the military do? What will happen if there is a friend in the mountain county? Is he willing to watch the army lose troops and fight a futile war? In that case, I am afraid he will be the first  It¡¯s a downfall!¡±

    "The following is the best" Yang Qiu muttered to himself several times, then suddenly turned around: "Brother Baili must have guessed that I asked the United States to convey its goodwill for peace talks deliberately to show them. At least  We must let them know that it is not I, Yang, who wants to fight, but Japan! Japan will definitely not accept these conditions, even if it only hands over the Manchu Army, it will not be willing, so they will definitely do it after getting the news  React!"

    Jiang Baili didn't like politics very much, but he also understood Yang Qiu's motivation for doing this. He asked Britain and the United States to bring a message to Japan to sit down and talk. However, none of these four conditions was possible for the ambitious Japan, so it must be  They will try their best to bypass Britain and the United States and act alone.  Britain has shown that it does not want the Far East to lose control, especially at this moment. If Japan forcibly promotes the war, they will think that it is destroying the Far East and forcing China towards Germany, which will tear a rift in the Anglo-Japanese alliance.

    The United States itself is very dissatisfied with Japan. Once the U.S. government intervenes in mediation and gets a more ferocious attack, the United States will definitely be even more dissatisfied. The consequence of this is that it is likely to be more emotionally inclined to China, at least in the case of war.  The U.S. government will not put in a good word for Japan before the outcome is determined.

    But there is another problem, Qingdao!

    What to do with Qingdao controlled by Germany?  Once war breaks out, Britain will definitely pull out this nail. However, with China declaring neutrality, Britain's strength in the Far East is not enough to ensure the capture of Qingdao, and Japan will definitely need help.

    This is a dead knot, how to untie it?

    When Jiang Baili was thinking hard about the solution, Hangel did bring Yang Qiu's words to the British and Japanese governments.  Bernard was naturally overjoyed after hearing this. Through his understanding in the past few days, he already knew who was really in charge of this country. Being able to get that young man's guarantee not to get involved in European affairs would undoubtedly greatly ease the ally Russia and  France's pressure can also hit Germany.  But after the Japanese government learned about Yang Qiu's false appearance of peace talks, it undoubtedly poured hot oil on the clamor for the expansion of the war.

    "There must be no peace talks!"

    In the Port Arthur Fortress, Otani Kikuzo, who had survived the catastrophe, had not yet recovered from the anger of the surprise attack on Port Arthur that day. When he learned that someone in the country had expressed approval for the peace talks, he yelled angrily: "More troops should be sent to increase punishment. This time Europe  The great chaos will be a God-blessed opportunity for the rise of the empire, and we must not miss it." Not only was he unwilling to negotiate, but people like Masahiro Fukui and Hayano Kawashima were even more unwilling. What a great opportunity!  All British and American Ghost AnimalsJapan has retreated to Europe. If it gives up waiting for Europe to be pacified and then turns back, can Japan turn its back on Britain and France?

    Zhengyi in the temple is even more unwilling. The accounts of tens of thousands of soldiers spilled blood in Fengtian have not yet been settled, and Manchuria and Mongolia have not been completely conquered. How can we negotiate peace at this time?  But he couldn't think of a good way to break the situation.  At this moment, Major General Shirakawa Yoshinori of the Ninth Brigade of the Fifth Division, who was sitting next to him, suddenly stood up. This one of the "Three Heroes of the First Army" had a great reputation. He was Lushun during the Russo-Japanese War.  It was he who led the 11th Infantry Regiment to initiate the massacre. He was nicknamed "Wild Boar" in the army because of his short stature.

    The wild boar-like Shirakawa Yoshinori waved his arms, his face flushed: "Your Excellency, General! The Empire of Japan does not need roses, let alone compromise! Soldiers should not be influenced by dirty politics, please give the order! I am willing to lead troops to attack the Jiaozhou Peninsula!  As long as we land in Jiaozhou and launch an attack, we will not only make the country have nothing to say, but also help our allies to attack Germany when necessary. In that case, no one will have anything to say! Conquer Manchuria and Mongolia, capture the Jiaozhou PeninsulaGeneral  You are the number one hero of the Japanese Empire!

    Not to mention the officers around him, even Masaki Teurauchi¡¯s eyes twitched.  Japan¡¯s number one hero?  !  Yesthe blood in his body is hot. Maybe this battle is a stepping stone for him to be promoted to the Senate.

    "Then continue the attack! Let the artillery do the talking." Masaki Terauchi and these Japanese officers were determined to continue to implement the following strategy of overcoming the enemy in accordance with tradition.

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