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    ?Minus 100 million pounds, it seems that China is very generous.  In fact, it is difficult to say whether the money can be obtained.  The British Minister Organa naturally would not be fooled.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, even a war compensation of 400 million pounds is still a sky-high price. The Japanese simply cannot afford that much money. Let's ask Japan to compensate 10 million pounds, which is already equivalent to their annual income.  Financial revenue," Organa said.

    "Your Excellency, the war compensation of 10 million pounds is not enough for our military expenditure. This is totally unacceptable. You know, during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, Japan spent a total of 200 million yen on military expenditure, but they proposed to the Qing Dynasty  Their war compensation is 200 million taels of silver, equivalent to 800 million yen, which is already four times their military expenditure. Therefore, we propose a war compensation of 400 million pounds, which is very reasonable!" Liang Xingrong said.

    "However, although Japan won the war last year, they got nothing in the end!" Organa said.  This is also the most depressing place in Japan.  It took decades of national strength to defeat the Manchus.  I was about to get 200 million taels of silver, but in the end I saw the silver turning into water. All my hard work was in vain!  Not only that, but they were defeated by Western Sichuan, so they had to pay a large amount of war compensation.  The Japanese just feel that they are so wronged!

    "No, no, no, your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is unreasonable. Japan is weak and they simply cannot afford such a large amount of war compensation. Let's let them compensate China for 20 million pounds. I think this is very reasonable.  war reparations!" Organa said.

    Subsequently, the two parties engaged in fierce bargaining, but in the end they failed to reach an agreement.  Organa's final intention was to ask Japan to compensate 50 million pounds, which is already a huge sum of money, equivalent to 40% of Britain's fiscal revenue last year.  However, Liang Xingrong demanded that Japan pay 250 million pounds in compensation and was also unwilling to make any more concessions.  This brought their negotiations to a standstill.

    "Your Excellency, Minister, there is a situation that I think I should let you know. Some time ago, some leaders of the Indian national liberation movement crossed the border without authorization and entered our country. I hope that our country can provide them with assistance." Cai Yun suddenly said.

    "What? No! You absolutely can't do this! India is the core interest of the British Empire. Any behavior that threatens British interests in India is a declaration of war against Britain!" Organa jumped up immediately.  In the British colonial system, India played a very important role and was known as the brightest pearl in the Queen's crown.  If problems arise in India, the British colonial system may collapse.  Since the Great Rebellion broke out in India, Britain has tightened its control over India.  Any attempt against India will be severely punished by Britain.

    "Of course, Your Excellency, Minister. Our country has the same view. Our country has always respected Britain's interests in Asia, and any attempt to challenge the existing system is not allowed!" Cai Yun said.  What he wants to express is also very obvious. If Britain continues to suppress China in the negotiations between China and Japan, then don't blame China for causing trouble in India.  Once chaos breaks out in India, Britain will have a headache, and it will no longer have the energy to take care of other things.

    Organa¡¯s face was very ugly. He understood what Cai Yun meant. This was China threatening Britain.  However, it has to be said that this is indeed Britain's weakness.  If China supports the national liberation movements in India, or even directly sends troops to invade India, Britain will not be able to stop it.  The Sino-British border conflict three years ago has proven the strength of the Chinese Army. The British garrison in India simply cannot withstand the Chinese Army's attack.  Even if the British navy is powerful, it can easily defeat the Chinese navy and even destroy China's coastal areas.  But in this case, Britain's losses will also be very large.  Neither China nor the UK will be the final winner, and both will suffer in the end.  It is simply impossible for Britain to pay a huge price for Japan.

    "Our country very much agrees with China's approach. However, your country's requirements for Japan are too harsh." Organa's tone became somewhat relaxed.  This made Liang Xingrong and others feel happy.

    "Your Excellency, Minister, in order to show our sincerity, we have decided to reduce the war compensation to Japan to 200 million pounds. Moreover, in the second half of this year, we will build two large shipyards and two million-ton steel companies.  As well as a large oil refinery, these equipment can be purchased from the UK!" Liang Xingrong continued.

    Organa¡¯s eyes lit up, as if he was planning something.??How much can these things be worth?  Japan definitely does not have the ability to pay much compensation. If they lend money to Japan, and then China uses the compensation to purchase machinery and equipment from the UK, it will mean that the money will eventually flow back into the hands of the UK.  The UK will also make a huge profit from this. The profits from these machines and the interest that Japan needs to pay are both huge profits!  Moreover, letting Japan owe huge foreign debts would also be conducive to Britain's control of Japan.  Of course, Britain alone is unable to come up with such a sum of 200 million pounds, and it also needs the assistance of France and the United States.  Anyway, the French have always liked to export capital, and this is an excellent opportunity for France.

    "Okay, I agree with this in principle. However, in terms of ceded territory, Kyushu Island is one of the most important islands in Japan, and Japan's territory should be kept intact. As for the Osumi Islands, Tokara Islands and Ryukyu Islands in the south  , Ogasawara Islands, etc., can be ceded to China!" Organa said.  In his eyes, those small islands have no interest at all.  Since China wants it, just cede it to China.

    "Thank you, Minister, for your understanding." Liang Xingrong said with great joy.  He originally had no hope of being able to capture Kyushu Island.  Liang Xingrong felt that he had gained a lot from being able to receive 200 million pounds in war compensation, and the British had acquiesced to all conditions except for the cession of Kyushu Island.  With the war reparations of 200 million pounds, China's military strength will definitely be doubled.  Coupled with China's industrial level and rapid economic growth, China may have the strength to fully confront the United Kingdom in less than ten years.  By then, China will no longer need to look at Britain's face as it does now.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is no conflict between the United Kingdom and China. We hope to maintain good relations with China!" Organa said.  Although the country has formulated a basic strategy to support Japan to balance China, if China and the United Kingdom can maintain friendly relations, or even allow China to move from the embrace of Germany into the embrace of the United Kingdom, it will undoubtedly be the most beneficial to the United Kingdom.  .  In this way, Britain's interests in Asia will be fully guaranteed.

    "Of course, Your Excellency, Minister. China has always attached great importance to developing friendly relations with the United Kingdom!" Liang Xingrong replied immediately.  Although he already knows that in Wang Yuze's plan, Britain, a colonial country that occupies a vast area in Asia, has become a target that needs to be challenged after the rise of China, but at least for now it is still not possible.  Therefore, it is very necessary to ease relations with Britain now.  After China's complete rise, it will slowly compete with Britain for leadership in Asia.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, I think you should also pay a visit to the French Minister. The French have always been very worried that their Indochina colonies will be threatened by China. If France can be reassured, this negotiation will be over soon.  !" Organa said.

    "Thank you, Minister, for the reminder!" Liang Xingrong said.

    Afterwards, Liang Xingrong and the others said goodbye and left from the British Embassy, ??with faces full of joy.  If Britain gives in, then little Japan will have no chance.

    Next, they visited Tian Chun, the French Minister in China.  After learning that the British attitude had changed, Tian Chun's attitude also changed.  After obtaining China's guarantee that it would not have any intentions towards French Indochina, and was even willing to sign a relevant treaty with France, Tian Chun also expressed that he would no longer support Japan excessively.  What France is worried about now is their Indochina colony.  If this colony could be safe, then their determination to support Japan would not be so firm.  As for China, its current guarantee to France is only a temporary measure.  French Indochina is an important grain-producing area and market in the Far East. It is also rich in minerals. How could China give up?  Even if guarantees are made and treaties are signed now, one can just wait for the opportunity to overturn these promises later when the time is right.  This has always been something that Western powers often do, and China is naturally not obliged to abide by it.  A very important function of a treaty is to tear it up!

    That night, Liang Xingrong and the other three paid a non-stop visit to the U.S. Minister to China, Tian Bei.  Compared with Britain and France, the United States is much easier to deal with.  Although the United States has surpassed the United Kingdom economically and become the number one power, in terms of military and world influence, the United States simply does not have the strength to compare with the United Kingdom.  Although the United States is also worried that the rise of China will pose a threat to the United States and affect its interests in the Pacific region.  But when Liang Xingrong proposed to import a large amount of machinery and equipment from the United States after the peace talks with Japan, the attitude of American Minister Tian Bei immediately changed. He even enthusiastically promoted American products to Liang Xingrong and others, hoping that China could buy as much American products as possible.  product.

    As for Russia, Liang Xingrong and others completely ignored it.  Russia borders China and has encroached on China over the years.With a large amount of territory, China¡¯s next target is Russia!

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