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    The army also paid a huge price in this war.  The army's casualties have reached 100,000 people. Although there are only more than 60,000 people killed and seriously injured, with the high pension of the Chinese Army, this is also a very large expense.  In addition, the expansion of territorial area requires China to require more troops to guard these territories. Although the Army's 73 infantry divisions and numerous brigade-level units have reached a total strength of about 1.8 million, plus  The Praetorian Guards and some other troops totaled about two million people.  It may seem like a lot, but when spread over a vast territory, it¡¯s nothing.

    China¡¯s territory now ranks first in the world, stretching from Alaska to the east, the Ural River to the west, Southeast Asia to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north, covering an area of ??more than 25 million square kilometers.  Although a large part of these territories are areas with relatively harsh natural conditions, many border areas require military garrison.  Coupled with the fact that transportation conditions have not improved, retaining an army of two million is actually not much.  If a war breaks out, it may be necessary to further expand the military.

    As for the Navy, the Pacific Fleet suffered heavy losses in the battle with the U.S. Navy. This also proved that the old battleships were no longer suitable for future wars.  Therefore, in the next few years, the Chinese Navy will need more capital ships to replace these old battleships, and the Navy will prepare to establish a new Indian Ocean Fleet.  Therefore, the size of the navy will continue to expand.  Navy battleship.  The cost of each ship is astonishing.  We must keep the Chinese Navy strong.  Huge investment is needed in this area.

    As for the Air Force, although in this battle, the Air Force performed very little.  But in future wars, the air force will definitely become the main force.  Therefore, investment in the air force will also increase, which will make China's military expenditures continue to rise in the future.  so.  The financial pressure in the next few years will still be very high.

    "Although we won the war this time, our enemy was not completely defeated. Therefore, whether it is domestic construction or the development of armaments, we cannot relax. As for how to coordinate, no matter how slow the cabinet and the military are,  Negotiate slowly. In addition, in the subsequent negotiations with the British side, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still needs to find a way to obtain at least 100 million pounds in war compensation. In this case, our pressure will be less." Wang Yuze said.

    Everyone¡¯s eyes.  All focused on Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang.  This made Wu Tingfang feel great pressure.  One hundred million pounds is equivalent to four hundred million Chinese dollars, which can already do a lot of things.

    "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best!" Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang replied.  China's previous asking price was 200 million pounds, but the British did not agree.  If the war reparations were reduced to 100 million pounds, the British might agree.  Coupled with the help of the Military Intelligence Agency, Britain will soon be in trouble.  By then, Britain should not reject China's good intentions.

    "Your Majesty, why don't we attack now? The war against the United States and Russia is over. We don't need many troops to fight Japan. We can definitely use troops against India and Australia!" Finance Minister Wang Wenhua asked.  India is a rich place, and the wealth that the British gain from India every year is also very considerable.  If China can swallow India, China will be able to obtain this wealth.

    "Master Wang! It's not that I don't want to fight, but the empire's troops are very tired now. In addition, India can be said to be the lifeblood of the United Kingdom. If we attack India, the British will fight China to the end regardless. Now.  The empire has acquired a vast territory, and now it is time to digest these territories. When the empire has digested these newly occupied territories, it will no longer have to be afraid of them. By then, the empire will not have a piece of this fat.  We will let it go!" said Xiong Wu, Chief of General Staff.

    Today¡¯s China is like a person who has eaten too much and needs to be digested properly.  Fortunately, China has the largest population in the world and can quickly occupy these territories through immigration.  After the Chinese thrive in these places, no one can take away these lands!

    "In the next few years, the most important task of the empire is to digest these territories. Siberia, Central Asia and Southeast Asia will be immigrated as much as possible. Now the population of the empire has almost reached 500 million people. There is not enough land for cultivation in the empire.  If it does not provide a broader living space for the people of the empire, the empire will be unable to feed these people. In the next few years, the cabinet must complete the immigration plan for at least hundreds of millions of people!" Wang Yuze said seriously.  Although the environment in Siberia and Central Asia is somewhat worse, the land is vast and sparsely populated.  Tens of millions of immigrants should not be a big problem.  The land in the Nanyang region is fertile, but it is all occupied by the indigenous people.  Now, except for Thailand and the Dutch East Indies, all of Southeast Asia is under China's control. As long as the natives are driven away, tens of millions of people can immigrate there at will.  This will greatly alleviate domestic population pressure.

    "Yes, Your Majesty, immigration work will become a key task of the cabinet in the future!" said Yang Hua, Prime Minister of the Cabinet.  He also knew that this was a very difficult task.  However, after the imperial army completed the expansion of its territory, the remaining work should be completed by the cabinet.  Of course, when dealing with those indigenous people, the army has to be dispatched.

    "Well, let's end today's meeting here!" Wang Yuze said.

    With everyone shouting long live, the imperial meeting ended.  The cabinet began to prepare for the subsequent infrastructure construction and immigration, and the military began to prepare for the war against Japan, as well as the division of new defense zones for each force.  Wang Yuze, on the other hand, was free.  He had been very nervous during the war, but now he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

    "Your Lordship, the Prime Minister sent a telegram asking when we can reach an agreement with the Chinese?" Former British Minister to China Juldian handed the telegram to Lord Lansdowne.  Except for the United Kingdom, all other countries have signed treaties with China, and now they are left to stay in Beijing and fight alone.  This put Arthur Balfour's government under great pressure.

    "Damn it! Those guys only know how to put pressure on us. The Chinese are offering war compensation of 200 million pounds. If they can agree, then we can sign a treaty with the Chinese immediately!" British Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne  growled in annoyance.  China's condition was that Britain would transfer Burma and the Straits Settlements to China and at the same time compensate China for 200 million pounds in war reparations.  In the former, after the British knew that these colonies were occupied by China, they would definitely not come back unless they defeated China on the battlefield.  However, in terms of war reparations, the British cabinet also believed that China was opening its mouth, so it asked Lord Lansdowne to negotiate with China to reduce the war reparations, and preferably to waive them completely.  However, China is also very tough, which makes Lord Lansdowne very embarrassed.

    "Then, Your Excellency, what should we do now? As the United States and Russia withdraw from the war, China's powerful military strength will soon be transferred to us. During the negotiation process, they will become more and more tough." Zhu Erdian  Said somewhat worriedly.

    "The idiots in the country don't understand the situation at all and only know how to put pressure on us." Lord Lansdowne complained.  Indeed, the situation facing the UK is getting worse and worse.

    "Zhu Erdian, help me make an appointment with Wu Tingfang tomorrow, and I'll talk to him again to see if there can be some progress!" Lord Lansdowne said.

    "Okay, Your Excellency!" Zhu Erdian nodded.

    On the morning of September 1, Lord Lansdowne and Zhu Erdian came to Wu Tingfang¡¯s office again.  However, the state of mind of both parties is completely different now.  China has achieved a huge victory, and has even more advantages over Britain.  As for the UK, there are fewer and fewer cards to play, and they are just hanging on.

    "Your Excellency, Mr. Zhu Erdian, please sit down! I'm very happy to see you again!" Wu Tingfang said with a smile on his face.

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, we are also very happy to see you again!" Lord Lansdowne also said reservedly.

    Soon, Wu Tingfang¡¯s secretary gave him some tea and then left. Only the three of them were left in the office.

    "Your Excellency, do you know why you are here this time?" Wu Tingfang asked knowingly.

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulations on your country having reached an agreement with the United States and Russia respectively, and achieved a great victory!" Lord Lansdowne said with a smile.

    "Thank you, Your Excellency! These are all what our country deserves!" Wu Tingfang said humbly.

    "But, Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I know that your country has a clear saying that one bite cannot make you fat! Therefore, I think it is better for your country to accept the situation as soon as possible. Otherwise, I am afraid you will have problems due to indigestion!" Lan  Lord Stone continued.

    "Haha, your lordship is really good at joking. However, I want to tell your lordship that our digestive system is very good! We also have enough ability to get what we want." Wu Tingfang replied tit for tat.

    Lord Lansdowne felt Wu Tingfang's toughness, and his face looked a little ugly.  Once upon a time, the British Empire was the most powerful country in the world, while China was just a decadent country with a pig's tail behind its head.  But now, China has let the BritishThe country has suffered a lot.  This world is changing so fast that it is completely unbelievable!
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