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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 254 China¡¯s Price

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    "This time the Chinese government proposed to resolve the territorial issues left over from the history of the two countries. The main reason is that Germany just launched an offensive against Britain and France on the Western Front. Although the German army was repulsed, the British and French suffered heavy casualties. Such an offensive would happen again.  I¡¯m afraid it can¡¯t be stopped, so the Allies asked China and Japan to work together to play a role on the Eastern Front to reduce the pressure faced by Britain and France on the Western Front!¡±

    Terauchi Masaki also knew that he was verbose, but this was the cause of the matter. If he didn¡¯t explain clearly, the opposition would still think that the appeasement policy this year was because his cabinet and Wang Geng had been playing a double act to fool the emperor and various domestic factions!

    "In that case? Didn't your Majesty the Temple Cabinet say that we want to work together, but why did we end up in a situation of war or peace?" Emperor Taisho said with a slight frown.

    "Precisely because we need to work together, the historical issues that were originally postponed must be resolved. Otherwise, China and Japan will not be able to truly join hands to fight against the West!" Prime Minister Terauchi's words were a pun.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, don't sell your reputation. Tell us about the demands and conditions offered by the Chinese!" Emperor Taisho was obviously in a bad mood. No matter how much he boasted, he was always forced to sign an alliance under the castle.  It tastes bad, but the Emperor is still satisfied with the fact that this time the cabinet took the matter seriously and handed it over to the Imperial Council. It¡¯s better than having to decide everything on your own and then inform the Imperial Family!

    As for when that mountain county friend dies, maybe this emperor will also enjoy being the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army and Navy?

    "This is easy to say. China demands to take back the sovereignty of the South Manchuria Railway, Guandong Prefecture, Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao and Taiwan!" Masaki Terauchi said while wiping his sweat.

    "It's that simple? How about giving up all the empire's interests in the above-mentioned places? The cabinet is really generous!"

    Emperor Taisho is the only child of the Meiji era, so he really has no brothers to help him. Crown Prince Hirohito is only 17 years old this year, and he still needs to be groomed to be on the stage, so the Speaker of the House of Nobles, the 55-year-old Tokugawa family  Tatsu jumped out to play the villain and asked, otherwise the Imperial Council would become a duo singing the role of the Prime Minister and the Emperor!

    "In terms of recovering the sovereignty of the above-mentioned places, the Chinese government believes that there is nothing negotiable. If Japan had been replaced by today's China, it would have faced the same problem. The above four places, the South Manchuria Railway and Kanto Prefecture were the result of Tsarist Russia's invasion of China.  It¡¯s normal for the empire to return the products that it took from Tsarist Russia!¡±

    Masaki Terauchi did not take Tokugawa Kedatsu seriously. The Yamagata faction and the Choshu clan were both the vanguards of the fall of the clan. At this time, the Tokugawa clan was just the president of the House of Nobles who was just used by the empire to show off their appearance.  .

    "According to what the Prime Minister said, the Empire snatched Jiaozhou Bay and Qingdao from Germany, and Germany invaded China to obtain Jiaozhou Bay and Qingdao. It is natural to return them back? When did the Empire become so squandered!  ! The above four places were obtained through bloody battles. Even if they are returned, they must be exchanged for something of equal value, right? "

    Tokugawa Iedatsu said with dissatisfaction.

    "The Chinese demand to take back the sovereignty of the above five places, but to ensure the personal and property safety of the local Japanese expatriates, and the Japanese expatriates in those places can choose to become Chinese nationals!" Masaki Terauchi looked down at the memo in his hand, no longer talking to the nobles  The Speaker of the House is bickering.

    "In the above-mentioned places, there is a large amount of Japanese investment. If we say that the lives and property of the expatriates are protected, what about the investments made by the imperial government and private people in those places?!" Tokugawa Iedatsu asked relentlessly.

    "I am also very concerned about this issue!" Emperor Taisho suddenly said this. In fact, he had a memorandum of Sino-Japanese consultations in front of him. It was clearly visible on it, but this guy just wanted to say this to express the emperor's concern for the welfare of the people.  care.

    "Your Majesty, these Chinese governments will all recognize them. Japanese businessmen can continue to operate their local industries, and the same goes for the Japanese government's local industries. Of course, since administrative rights, customs and taxation all come with sovereignty,  It was taken back by China, so local Japanese companies and businessmen, including expatriates, will no longer be able to enjoy the previous privileges!" Terauchi Masaki explained patiently.

    "Is that so? Does that mean that the Japanese expatriates staying in the local area must abide by the laws of the Chinese?" Emperor Taisho's thinking was obviously as fast as ever.

    "This is indeed true. We must withdraw all the troops and police stationed in the areas that have been returned to sovereignty. The Chinese government will not accept any new concessions outside of the existing concessions. However, given that Taiwan has been under the imperial management system for more than 20 years,  Therefore, China will consider setting up Taiwan as a special administrative region. Compared with other provinces, the island will gain greater autonomy on the island." Masaki Terauchi wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued to explain.Tao.

    "The Imperial Navy needs China's three excellent ports of Dalian, Port Arthur and Qingdao! Has the Cabinet considered this?" Navy Minister Kato Tomosaburo couldn't help shouting.

    "Yes! There is also Vladivostok! More than half of Western Siberia's military supplies have to go through Vladivostok and Dalian!" Emperor Taisho also became energetic!  The guy didn't read the memo in front of him carefully at all.

    "This matter, in fact, the port matter will be discussed in detail later. In short, the commitment given by China is that China does not seek maritime hegemony and has no plans to re-develop its navy in a large amount in the near future! The major cities along China's coast  The port will be open to all fleets of the Allied Powers without discrimination. Of course, incoming and outgoing supplies or shipping must comply with China¡¯s sovereignty and territorial sea management regulations.¡±

    When Masaki Terauchi said this, he raised his head and glanced at his colleagues around him. Apparently, both the Navy Minister and others nodded slightly. It seemed that everyone was relieved.

    "Speaking of which, Wang Geng, the Chinese War Supervisor, said that the future relationship between China and Japan can refer to the relationship between Britain and France. Britain is an island country with the most powerful fleet and naval power in the world, while France is known as the king of European armies.  Britain and France are currently a quite stable strategic alliance!

    ? Then China positions itself as a continental country and a country that mainly builds land and air force. China has no territorial ambitions for other Asian countries, and Japan does not have to worry that China will land in Japan one day!  China has no such plan. What Kublai Khan did in the past has nothing to do with China!  "

    Here what Masaki Terauchi said, the conference room buzzed loudly. It is obvious that the Chinese Wang Geng understands the psychology of Japan as a small island country. This is to relieve Japan's worries and to convince Japan that China and Japan can put aside their past grudges and work together.  Got in!

    "Prime Minister Terauchi, you mean that the Imperial Navy can land in China at any time, and because China has given up on naval construction, it will not be able to pose a threat to the Japanese mainland?" Emperor Taisho's mind was spinning quickly.

    "Dear Your Majesty, that's what Wang Geng means. The purpose is to dispel the doubts of all walks of life in Japan. He said that China and Japan have been friendly neighbors separated by a strip of water since the Tang and Song Dynasties, and the cultural exchanges between China and Japan have played an important role in the entire history of the world.  It seems that there is quite a tacit understanding and in-depth understanding. We cannot ignore the long years of harmonious coexistence between the two sides in history just because of the conflicts and disagreements in recent decades. In the final analysis, Asia should be Asia for the Asian people. If China and Japan work together to form a  Strategic alliance will become a force that the world cannot ignore!¡±

    Terauchi Masaki's lips went dry as he spoke, and he grabbed the tea cup on the table and drank heavily while watching the reactions of the emperor and everyone else.

    "Speaking of which, the lights in Tokyo seem to be much brighter at night recently. Is it related to the oil imported from China?" Emperor Taisho said thoughtfully.

    "That's right, and that Wang Geng said that even though the place in Western Siberia is cold, there will always be a chance to find oil in the future. Even if China is not rich, as the largest oil producer in Northeast Asia at the moment, it will not let its neighbors sleep at night.  I can¡¯t afford to light lamp oil. In fact, the crude oil exported from China to Japan is more than 20% cheaper than that exported from Southeast Asia and the United States, and the quality is even better! "Masayoshi Terauchi is willing to go out of his way to become the spokesperson of Wang Geng and the Chinese government in Japan!  !

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, let's talk about the most critical benefits! These are all side effects! This time the cabinet plans to return all the territory that the imperialists have gained from China through bloody battles over the past 20 years!" The newly appointed  Army Minister Uehara Yusaku was obviously a little anxious. For the Imperial people, what was more important than opening up territories?  !
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