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Text Chapter 208: Withstanding the Pressure of the Great Powers

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    After defeating the Beiyang Navy, the Japanese Navy's morale was also high.  They now believe that battleships are definitely not the decisive factor in naval battles.  The real decisive factor is still people!  The Japanese navy, supported by the spirit of Bushido, was certainly not something that the Chinese could resist.  Even though the Western Sichuan Navy has more warships than the Beiyang Navy, and the warships are bigger and more powerful, they believe that they will still win in the end.  Japan's tomorrow will be created by passionate soldiers like them.

    "Very good! As long as the army and navy can defeat the enemy, then we have nothing to fear!" Ito Hirobumi's originally gloomy expression eased somewhat.  Although there are many difficulties ahead, Ito Hirobumi believes that the final victory must belong to Japan. The Japanese Empire is relatively rising in the east of the world.

    "The Ministry of Finance needs to find a solution for the military expenditure issue. Mr. Watanabe, I hope you can do your best to raise sufficient military expenditures for the empire's army. If we want to fight a powerful enemy, we not only need the strong will of the soldiers  , and at the same time, there must be weapons protection!" Ito Hirobumi looked at the Tibetan Minister Watanabe Kunitake and said.  War Minister Oyama Iwa and Navy Minister Saigo Yumichi also looked at Watanabe Kunitake.  During the Sino-Japanese War, they spent more than 200 million yen.  And the more powerful Sichuan University, the military expenditure required will definitely be far more than 200 million yen.

    "This" The Tibetan Minister Kunitake Watanabe began to sweat on his forehead. The treasury was already empty. Now he was waiting for the Qing Dynasty's war reparations to be received. Where could he get so much money?

    "Your Excellency Mutsu Munemitsu, can we ask the Qing Dynasty to pay war reparations in advance. The Ministry of Finance really can't afford the money!" Watanabe Kunitake said.

    "Kawaguchi Taro has already gone to the Qing Dynasty. However, he was rejected by Prince Gong of the Qing Dynasty. Now the Qing Dynasty also has to resist the attack of Western Sichuan and is simply unable to pay our compensation. Moreover, the Qing government seems to have realized that they will be attacked by Western Sichuan.  As expected, there is no intention to pay us war reparations!" Mutsu Munemitsu said coldly.

    "Baga! How can this be possible! The "Treaty of Shimonoseki" has just been signed, do those Chinese people want to break the treaty?" Minister of War Oyamayan cursed bitterly.  The rest of the cabinet members were also very angry.

    "At least, after the Qing Dynasty was overthrown by Sichuan, Western Sichuan will never recognize this compensation. As for the Treaty of Shimonoseki, they will not recognize it at all, let alone implement the treaty!" Mutsu Munemitsu said.

    ¡°Despicable and shameless Chinese people!¡± Dashanyan and others cursed.

    "This has long been expected by us. Now it seems that only by defeating Western Sichuan can we obtain the fruits of victory. In addition, everyone should not forget that Western Sichuan is richer than the Qing Dynasty. If we can defeat Western Sichuan, we can obtain  There will be more than the Qing Dynasty. By then, the problem will not be solved with 200 million taels of silver. We can ask for 400 million, 500 million, or even more!" Ito Hirobumi's eyes were full of greed.  At this moment in Japan, the poor are almost losing their pants. When they think of the wealth in western Sichuan, they can't help but look greedy.

    The other cabinet members also breathed a lot heavier when they heard the words 400 million, 500 million or even more.  If Japan wants to rise and become a one-on-one power in the world, it needs a lot of funds, resources and markets.  And China has all of these.  Therefore, as long as Western Sichuan is defeated, Japan's rise will be just around the corner.

    "Don't worry, Prime Minister, we will definitely fight with all our strength and strive to defeat Western Sichuan!" Minister of War Oyama Iwa and Minister of Navy Saigo Yumichi shouted excitedly as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood.

    "As for the issue of military expenditures, His Excellency Mutsu Munemitsu immediately contacted Britain, France, the United States and other countries to ask for their support. A strong China is not in their interests. The empire will help them contain the rise of China. I think,  They will definitely help the empire!" Ito Hirobumi said.  As long as we can borrow money from the great powers, everything will be easy.  After defeating Western Sichuan, we will naturally have money to repay these debts.

    "Yes, Prime Minister, I will contact Britain, France and the United States!" Foreign Minister Mutsu Munemitsu nodded.

    "Then, gentlemen, in order to defeat a more powerful enemy, I hope you can work hard. Whether the empire can rise or not depends on you!" Ito Hirobumi said in a deep voice.

    ¡°Fight hard for the rise of the empire!¡± A group of little Japanese shouted excitedly, as if they thought they had a chance to win.

    On April 19, newspapers in Western Sichuan reported in large sections the victories achieved by the Western Sichuan Army on various fronts. All the defense lines of the Qing Army were broken through. The Western Sichuan Army was marching forward and was about to win a huge victory.  These good news immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the people in western Sichuan, and the entire western Sichuan almost became a sea of ??joy.  Everyone believes that the unification of the whole country in western Sichuan is already within sight.

    ? ?The war machine in Xixi has been activated with all its strength.  A large number of logistics transportation teams were organized to transport needed supplies and ammunition to the front line.  The road facilities in the areas ruled by the Manchu Qing Dynasty were relatively poor, which caused certain troubles for the Western Sichuan Army.  Fortunately, in the past two years, the great powers also built a lot of railways in the Manchu and Qing ruling areas, which greatly facilitated the march of the Western Sichuan Army.  All for the war, these railways and trains were naturally requisitioned by the Western Sichuan Army.  As for the protests from the great powers, the Western Sichuan Army only stated that it would provide reasonable compensation after the war.  Moreover, during the war, if these railways were used by the Qing army, they would also be regarded as enemies by Western Sichuan.

    At ten o'clock in the morning, British Consul in Chengdu Juldian, French Consul in Chengdu Pierre, German Consul in Chengdu Lucas, Russian Consul in Chengdu Sergei, US Consul in Chengdu Sherlock and Japanese Consul in Chengdu Yuichi Kawaguchi came together.  Arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Western Sichuan Cabinet, they asked to meet with Wang Yuze to express their opinions on the current war launched by Western Sichuan against the Manchus.

    Wu Tingfang, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Western Sichuan Cabinet, quickly notified Wang Yuze.  Wang Yuze knew that Western Sichuan's attack on the Manchu Qing would definitely be blocked by the great powers, so he had already made preparations.  So, he asked Wu Tingfang and the consuls from these countries to come to the patrolling embassy's house and receive them in the reception room of the patrolling embassy's house.

    "His Excellencies, consuls, everyone! You are all eager to see me. What can I do?" After everyone sat down respectively, Wang Yuze asked straight to the point.

    "Your Majesty, Marshal, Western Sichuan's brazen attack on the Qing Dynasty has affected the peace of the Far East. Western Sichuan should immediately stop its attack on the Qing Dynasty and let peace be restored in the Far East!" As soon as Wang Yuze finished speaking, the Japanese Consul in Chengdu, Yuichi Kawaguchi, jumped up.  out.  He had no choice. If the Manchus were overthrown, Japan would not get the dividends of the war.  For Japan, it would undoubtedly be best if Western Sichuan could stop its offensive and maintain the status quo in the Far East.

    Seeing the arrogant Kawaguchi Yuichi, Wang Yuze frowned.  When did Kawanishi need to listen to Little Japan's orders?

    Wu Tingfang saw Wang Yuze's expression, and naturally knew that Wang Yuze was unhappy, and immediately said: "Your Excellency Kawaguchi, it should be you Japan who provoked the war in the Far East! The war between Western Sichuan and the Manchu Qing Dynasty is China's internal affairs.  It has nothing to do with other countries, and there is no need for other countries to intervene!" As Western Sichuan became more and more powerful, Wu Tingfang became more and more confident.

    "Mr. Minister, how can it not matter? Our Empire of Japan has just defeated the Qing Dynasty and has signed an armistice treaty. However, the Qing Dynasty has not paid the compensation. If the Qing Dynasty is overthrown by Western Sichuan? Will Western Sichuan pay the compensation?" Kawaguchi  Xiong Yi said angrily.

    "Humph! Western Sichuan is Western Sichuan, and the Manchu and Qing Dynasties are Manchu and Qing. After Western Sichuan overthrew the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, naturally they would not recognize the so-called armistice treaty!" Wang Yuze replied directly.

    Suddenly, Kawaguchi Yuichi¡¯s expression changed drastically.  The consuls of other countries also looked a little ugly.  In particular, Britain, France and Russia gained a lot of benefits through the war with the Qing Dynasty. If Western Sichuan did not recognize these treaties after overthrowing the Qing Dynasty, what would they do?

    "Your Majesty, Marshal, the war between Western Sichuan and the Qing Dynasty has seriously affected British interests in China. I have to remind you that if the interests of the British Empire are harmed, the British Empire will use all means to  Protect the interests belonging to the British Empire!" said British Consul in Chengdu Zhu Erdian.  All the means he mentioned naturally included war.

    ¡°The French government has the same view!¡± Pierre, the French consul in Chengdu, also echoed.

    ¡°The same is true for the Russian government!¡± Sergei, the Russian consul in Chengdu, also said.  Through a series of unequal treaties, Russia occupied more Chinese territory.  If Western Sichuan does not recognize these treaties after overthrowing the Manchu Qing, how can Russia maintain these territories?  Therefore, the best way is to curb the ambitions in western Sichuan and retain the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

    American Minister Sherlock didn¡¯t say anything. The United States has very few interests in China. They are just commercial interests. Now that Western Sichuan is about to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, a unified China means a huge market.  The United States is unwilling to offend Western Sichuan and close this market to the United States.

    Lucas, the German consul in Chengdu, has no objections.  The German government is eager for Western Sichuan to have a feud with Britain, France and Russia, or even have a big fight!

    A smile appeared on the face of Yuichi Kawaguchi, the Japanese Consul in Chengdu. Britain, France and Russia are all powerful countries in the world.  With them joining forces, which country in the world can compete?  Kawaguchi Yuichi believed that the young and excessive commander in front of him would make a careful choice.

    "Dear consuls, let me reiterate once again. The war between Western Sichuan and the Manchu Qing Dynasty is China's internal affairs! The Manchu Qing Dynasty has lost the support of the people, and Western Sichuan will definitely win??The Qing Dynasty, no one can stop this!  Wang Yuze said firmly.

    PS: The first update is here!  Yesterday I went to my sister's house in Neijiang. My nephew was one month old.  Returning to Chengdu this afternoon will not affect the update!  There are still four updates today!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and reward (this site). Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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