The Rise of the Empire

"Hehe, the Americans are really cunning. They use Japan, but restrict Japan." Ito Hirobumi's words were full of sarcasm. If the United States was good to Japan at the beginning, the United States hopes to use Japan's military power to further open the door of the Qing Dynasty, and then facilitate its own entry. So they bought Japanese bonds and provided Japanese with various supplies during the war. (This is a fact).

But because of Ruprecht's intervention in this plane, especially after the Toshima naval battle broke out, the Germans were caught off guard and easily destroyed two Japanese battleships. This shocked the Americans. If we say that before that, the Americans thought that the US fleet could still wrestle with Germany. After this battle, the Americans realized that the United States was far inferior to Germany in its ocean-going combat capabilities.

Since then, the attitude of Russia and France has also made Americans very worried, especially although this matter has been suppressed, but the follow-up incidents have been fermenting. The head was lifted by the donkey. The Americans are also aware of this. Facing the sudden alliance of the three countries, the Americans have also begun to adjust their diplomatic strategies. From leaning towards helping to purely doing business.

And after the Lushunkou massacre, in the articles of survivors and foreigners, Japan became almost no different from animals. Even though Japan conquered and used various resources to whitewash itself, but in terms of influence on the West, Japan How does it compare with Russia, Germany and France? And this brutal act eventually caused an uproar in the United States.

In the end, the change in the attitude of the US government and the pressure of public opinion led to another thing-the failure of the contract exchange between the United States and Japan! The United States and Japan have signed many unequal treaties, and Japan naturally wants to change it back after its rise, and this incident happened during the outbreak of the Toshima naval battle. On the one hand, the Japanese are really crazy enough, not enough. On the other hand, the U.S. government doesn't trust Japan. Is this kind of Japan, which fights big, reckless, and reckless, and is at odds with the three major powers, worth the friendship that the Americans pay?

The Americans thought about it and thought it was not worth it, so they rejected Japan's contract renewal request on the pretext of Japan's Lushunkou massacre. But how can Japan, which is in internal and external troubles at this time, do it now? In the end, Shinichiro Kurino, the Japanese ambassador to the United States, could only swallow this bitter pill. The failure of the contract exchange between Japan and the United States eventually led to a sudden cooling of the relationship between the United States and Japan that could continue to heat up! And now what is the purpose of the contact between the United States and the Three Kingdoms, it is natural to understand that they want to get benefits from the Qing Dynasty through the Three Kingdoms, and Japan has been completely abandoned!

"What about the compensation? 200 million taels of silver can never be less. We have already used up all our pre-war reserves, and all the maturing bonds and various shortfalls to be repaid add up to about 120 million taels of silver! We It needs development and a lot of money. If you can't get this money, Japan's future is unimaginable. We can't stop Germany at all. If the three countries want Japan to give up the Liaodong Peninsula and Taiwan Island, then let the Qing Dynasty take silver. Change it!" Ito Hirobumi said.

"250 million taels of silver! The empire can give up all colonial requirements." Ito Hirobumi made the final reserve price. If it was less, in his opinion, this war would be for nothing!

"If the other party disagrees, what can you do?" Chamberlain said with a sneer. "Really fight with the Three Kingdoms? Russia will not take the initiative to provoke troubles, because it is unnecessary. And if you dare to fight first, you can try it."

"What is their bottom line?" Ito Hirobumi's distorted face was extremely ferocious!

"If you took that number down by 100 million, they wouldn't be satisfied!" Chamberlain said. "They want to let Japan die now, like boiling frogs in warm water, and slowly boil you to death." Chamberlain Ito Hirobumi did not reply to what he said, because he knew that the British would not let Japan die.

If he really intends to abandon Japan, why is Chamberlain still here? To Japan? What are you thinking? You must not speak now, whoever speaks will suffer!

"Cunning guy!" Chamberlain cursed in his heart looking at Ito Hirobumi who had been silent all the time. What was the purpose of him saying a bunch of things that made the Japanese nervous and even had a hint of insult? It's nothing to laugh at! If this is the case, what kind of special envoy is Chamberlain? Just go back and take the kids!

What Chamberlain was waiting for was timely help! Don't you have no money in Japan? It doesn't matter, isn't it 100 million taels of silver that the British Empire lent you? is it a lot? The British Empire can throw 200 million pounds to beat a Boer, and the installment loan of 100 million taels of silver is just a drizzle. Of course, this sweetness cannot be given casually. You must know how to be grateful and take practical actions. understand?

The British formulated a series of economic assistance and compensation plans for Japan, which involved all aspects of the matter, but the cost was also very high. If Japan agreed, the economic lifeline would almost be in the hands of the United Kingdom. Japan has really become the knife of the British.

"That's not enough!" Hirobumi Ito glanced at it and threw the documents sent by Chamberlain aside. "You want too much and you give too little! We are not dogs, we are wolves, and wolves want meat!"

"Hehe, then you wolf is going to fight three tigers?" Chamberlain looked at Ito Hirobumi who had completely let go, feeling a little shocked in his heart! Those who are barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes. What do the Japanese want to do this time?

"We can't afford to offend the three big countries. Even if this matter is over, apart from Russia, Japan does not want to offend France and Germany. One of these two countries can give money to the Russians, and the other can provide equipment. With them, It is very difficult for the empire to defeat Russia. But Japan must be compensated! I have a document here that you must personally send to the Prime Minister, which determines the future of the Far East!" Ito Hirobumi took a deep breath, then took out a sealed box, and put It solemnly handed it to Chamberlain.

"If our plan does not get the support of the United Kingdom, then there is no need for our cooperation to continue. We will negotiate with Russia. We only need North Korea and Northeast affairs, and your country will handle it yourself!" Ito Hirobumi has now Somewhat against persecution!

"I can't decide on this matter, but I will send it to the Prime Minister. We will try our best to cooperate with Japan's actions, but don't have too much hope for this negotiation." Chamberlain said.

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