Yamagata Aritomo suddenly raised his head and exclaimed, "Ito Jun, do you mean to make peace?"
Ito Bowen sighed and said, "What can we do if we don’t talk? Are we still capable of continuing to fight?"? If Russia is willing to continue to send troops, we can continue to fight, but now that bastard Nikolai of Russia has gone soft, we are left to continue to fight, and we will not get any benefits. How can we be sure to defeat the Chinese tiger now? My only hope is to keep North Korea through diplomatic means, so that we can still rise in the future. Once we lose even North Korea, we will have nothing to rely on. "
Yamagata Aritomo asked, "Ito Jun, what should we do now? The basis of negotiations is to build strength. Now that China is heavily armed, Germany and the United States support it. Recently, together with the British Empire, we have changed our attitude. How can we guarantee our interests at the negotiating table? "
Ito Bowen replied, "I hope those people in the West can still sell me a face this time. I personally come forward to Nicholas II and ask them to continue our alliance plan. At the same time, I invite Britain and France and other powerful countries to mediate. I don’t think they want a strong China to rise in the East, which is not in their fundamental interests. We hope that the powerful countries can jointly suppress the Chinese tiger."
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Yamagata Aritomo nodded and said, "Ito Jun, please. Now that the state affairs are difficult, you need to be more worried. I will plan to report to the emperor!"
Ito Bowen said, "Wait, and immediately mobilize the joint fleet to urgently mobilize two divisions to North Korea. You are right. Without military strength, it is difficult for us to take the initiative diplomatically!"
Yamagata Aritomo replied, "Hey! I’ll let ōyama Iwao go to order! "
Ito Bowen nodded and said, "Yamanaka Jun, I’ll go with you to see you. You’re afraid it’s hard for you to give up. Let’s go to see the prince of the palace together."
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Cure the emperor mercilessly fell a cup and roared, "Gaga! Itokayama Prefecture, you are all cowards! There are hundreds of thousands of soldiers in our empire, and we can still fight to the death with the Chinese tiger army. The empire cannot give up! "
Ito Bowen quickly bowed down and said, "You can’t do it. Now the elite of the Imperial Army has lost 60,000 to 70,000 people. Now the North Korean border has been closed. The Chinese tiger has more than 120,000 troops, and it will attack Rijian Shangwen at any time. Once the war starts, it will definitely be twice as strong as the Japanese troops. If we keep fighting, it will bring incalculable disasters to the empire. Even if we can win in the end, it will be a disastrous victory. In the end, it will be cheaper for Russia behind!"
Cure the emperor nu way "we have the navy and the joint fleet! We can attack a port along the coast of Chinese mainland with the help of the joint fleet! This war will never stop! "
Ito Bowen said bitterly, "I’m afraid you don’t know that the Chinese tiger bought six advanced warships from the British Empire in one breath on the way back home, and then bought five more advanced warships. The single-ship warfare department originally set up two ships, and now the fleet has arrived in India. I’m afraid it will enter the coast of China in half a month at most, and then our joint fleet advantage can’t attack the coast of China without fear."
Cure the emperor finally silent to acerbity way "eleven warships.
! Where did the Chinese tiger get so much money? Dare to open such a big hand, even the Qing government can’t come up with so much money! "
Ito Bowen sighed and said, "China Tiger, Morgan Bank of America signed a loan agreement, and the Chinese share mortgage in Liaohe Oilfield borrowed $15 million from the United States and paid it off in ten years! He almost used this loan to buy warships. His arms are really generous. Even the minister has never figured out where he got so much confidence to borrow money from Germany and the United States. I am afraid that he has exceeded nearly 200 million silver. Otherwise, how can he face the joint attack of the two allied forces of the Russian Empire at the same time? "
Emperor Zhi replied, "Ito knows that we are struggling now, but we have missed this opportunity. When can we wait for such an opportunity? It’s now or never. Although we continue to send more troops, it’s a great risk, but it’s not impossible. But this time, we missed China’s heritage. Once they revive it, which country in the world can make their opponents? Think about the heyday of the Han and Tang Dynasties. It was a real time to congratulate almost all countries. The longer we wait, the less chance we have. "
Ito Bowen replied, "As long as the Manchu dynasty does not collapse, we will have plenty of opportunities. The old woman and the young emperor know nothing. Officials are more corrupt than one, and we are United. Especially now that the Qing country is on the verge of division, Cixi, the old man, can barely deter the princes of all walks of life. Once that wife dies, the Manchu nobles will definitely be unable to deter the situation and will inevitably fall into decline and chaos. That is our best chance!"
Emperor Zhi slowly closed his eyes and lost in thought. Ito Bowen Yamagata Aritomo silently said nothing.
For a long time, the emperor just said, "Itoyama Prefecture, I know your mind is that we can hold on to North Korea with diplomacy. How much do we have to pay?" Have you ever thought that the Chinese tigers will never give in easily now that they are relying on the soldiers’ front, but now our country’s economy is in serious difficulties and we are afraid that we can’t get anything out? "
Yamagata Aritomo replied, "We have discussed with Ito Jun that we will continue to send two more divisions to North Korea to maintain the balance of the Korean war, so that we can be sure of the negotiating table and then the great powers will unite with Russia to suppress the Chinese tiger!" Ito said, "We have to temporarily change our national policy in the next few years. Now China is not easy for us to deal with, but it is more difficult for us to develop the South China Sea. Where there are many islands with rich resources will be our key development direction in the future!" Emperor Zhi nodded and said, "Well, I don’t know what you mean by circuitous tactics. Do it. Be sure to handle things well!"
Chapter five hundred The arrival of Li Hongzhang
Ito Bo and Yamagata Aritomo went to prepare their own affairs separately. When they were busy, Mukden was also busy preparing.
Just when Zhang Yi, Tang Shaoyi and Xu Huaijin were busy, Li Hongzhang arrived!
Zhang Yi received a message from Li Hongzhang from Beijing that he had set off from Beijing and arrived in Fengtian in three days.
Zhang Yi led all the important people in Mukden to meet Li Hongzhang outside Shengjing.
Li Hongzhang can be said to be a great man of Zhang Yi. Since Zhang Yi’s hand was a blockbuster, Nie Shicheng was recommended to Li Hongzhang by Nie Shicheng.
Li Hongzhang and Zhang Yi have spent too much energy and effort on this young man who dares to rush, dare to rush and dare to do things. He has full hopes and regards him as a flag figure of China’s future revival!
In just a few years, Zhang Jian is now surrounded by talented people and full-fledged. Together with the whole three northeastern provinces, they are now full of vitality. A large project and a large enterprise have sprung up here. The fiscal revenue for one year is now no less than that of the imperial court. This development speed is enough to make the whole world stunned. Even in the eyes of western powers, it is a great achievement!
Li Hongzhang watched the changes in the three northeastern provinces, especially Zhang Yi’s series of military actions to expel Russia, and he completed his great achievements. Now he invited himself to personally preside over the negotiations with Russia, giving himself a chance to wash away the shame. This is the genius of the world, which makes him hold it out with one hand to lead this nation to ZTE’s future leader! Li Hongzhang’s old comfort in Shengjing City is full of satisfaction.
Zhang Yi also has enough respect and gratitude for Li Hongzhang. Without Li Hongzhang’s help all the way, he wants to have a firm foothold in Qing Dynasty and talk about Yi, especially when he is just beginning to show his edge. One end is to support yourself to make drastic innovations after you enter Fengtian, which enables you to really make a big effort in the Northeast and challenge Russia with enough confidence.
Moreover, in the past decades, this ruined country would be even more unseemly without Li Hongzhang’s struggling support. The old man has endured humiliation for many years, shouldered too much humiliation, and then silently innovated this country. Although it is difficult to save the day by himself, after all, without him, the fear of this imperial court would have disappeared long ago.
Zhang Yi watched Li Hongzhang’s carriage gradually come to the door of the post office and hurriedly led the crowd to meet him.
"Old nave hasn’t seen you for a long time, but he’s okay. Zhang Yi is polite."
Zhang Yi gave a deep gift to Li Hongzhang. Li Hongzhang quickly took Zhang Yi by the hand in the first few steps and laughed. "Firm, firm, hehe, the old lady finally got the right person. Good, good, just a few years ago, this Mukden has changed its place, and the future Chinese rejuvenation is expected!"
Zhang Yi hurriedly said, "Old nave is not a place to talk. Please come back to the general office with me. Let’s go back and elaborate one by one."
The crowd surrounded Li Hongzhang and returned to the general office. Zhang Yi called Tang Shaoyi, Yang Du, Xu Huaijin and other people around him. Li Hongzhang met him.
Li Hongzhang said politely, "Now, we don’t know what your opinion is in the Russian-Russian negotiations. Let’s go over the details now and be aware of it."
Zhang Yi said with a smile, "nave’s adult is not only afraid that there will be Japanese people involved in this negotiation. We have crossed the Yalu River and the soldiers are pointing to Pyongyang. The emperor of Japanese rule is afraid that he can’t sit still. They want to hold on to North Korea. Where can they do it?"
"Oh, there are Japanese?"
Li Hongzhang’s eyes flashed off and said, "Don’t underestimate the Japanese. You can underestimate Russia, but Japan is absolutely not. We underestimate that Ito Bo, who has a deep relationship with me. It’s not simple. I’m afraid it will be difficult to negotiate with him …"
Zhang Yi proudly smiled and said, "Old nave is not as good as the Sino-French war in the past. Although China won, we were unbeaten and defeated because of the bullying of the foreign powers. Now we have enough confidence. If I want, the army can eat Vladivostok in North Korea in one and a half months, and we are in control. Now two countries are begging us for peace, not us! Besides, Germany has formed an alliance, and the United States will at least remain neutral with our backing. Even if they have the support of Britain and France, we will never be afraid of them! "
Li Hongzhang replied, "You are strong enough, but diplomatic negotiations are all about building a foundation of strength. You should be white. Although we have occupied the wind now, as far as I know, there are still 700,000 troops in western Russia and at least 100,000 soldiers in Japan. Once you continue to increase your troops every day, North Korea’s advantage will be shaken, and now you are relying on it …"
Zhang Yi’s face changed and asked, "Old nave, do you think Japan will continue to increase its troops?"
Li Hongzhang nodded and replied, "I know about Emperor Ito Bo. Even if they want to negotiate, they will definitely establish a military balance in North Korea and send more troops. That is inevitable!"
Zhang Yi nodded somberly and said, "Even so, old nave doesn’t have to worry about the negotiating table. Just keep a tough attitude and don’t soften him up at all. I will bear everything outside the negotiating table!"
Zhang Yi turned around and said, "Huai Jin seems to need you to come forward in person. If we really want to fight another battle, it is necessary to stand up and see that Shang has dealt with it personally. We must be careful to win! Immediately ask Xu Huaijin, the commander-in-chief of the Korean battlefield, to go to North Korea to replace Zhang Yihu and let a tiger come back. I need a murderous general at the negotiating table to help old nave personally! " Xu Huaijin was surprised and said, "Instructor, if you really want to be sent, you don’t have to recall a tiger. We think a tiger will never be jealous with me." Zhang Yi said, "It’s not afraid that he will argue with you, but that the negotiating table must be calmed down by a tough and murderous person. You are too gentle and loyal to call a tiger back, which can suppress the arrogance of the powers!"
Chapter five hundred and one The bottom line
Xu Huaijin nai said, "Well, what should I do if I leave for the North Korean General Staff immediately?"
Zhang Yi went on to say, "I’ll handle the staff temporarily. In the short term, I think I’ll also deal with it. I’ll send Li Gang to transfer the deputy commander of the independent division, Zhang Xiaohuai, back to Shengjing to help me preside over the general staff and let Jiang Baili temporarily act as the first division commander to replace Zhang Yihu to command the first division.
Xu Huaijin hurriedly remembered to hand over the record to one side, and the adjutant hurriedly sent out the newspaper.
Zhang Yi said, "When Huai Jin arrives in North Korea and gives you three days to prepare, he will launch a campaign for me. He must hurt the Japanese army so that they can resist our army’s offensive without sending more troops. Bring Pyongyang to me with the last breath!"
Xu Huaijin nodded yes.
Zhang Yi went on to say, "Well, Huai Jin, you should go and prepare to hand over the general staff to your deputy in advance and go to North Korea immediately. Don’t delay our time, otherwise we won’t be able to come. If we want to send more troops tomorrow, we will have already taken action in these two days."
Li Hongzhang laughed. "Have you taken any action to see if the joint fleet cruising in Liaodong in recent days knows whether they are still in Liaodong waters?"
Zhang Yi looked up at Xu Huaijin and Xu Huaijin frowned and said, "I haven’t received the information yet, but I’m afraid that old nave’s vision will never be a problem. I’d better start while I can."
Zhang Yi nodded and then said, "Old nave first said that Russia’s plan is to return 10,000 war prisoners to Russia and return Vladivostok to Russia temporarily on the following conditions: 1. The Baoding Treaty Department overthrew 2. We will pay 20 million pounds for war reparations, and we will accept pounds and dollars in gold; Three, Vladivostok garrison shall not exceed thirty thousand people.
Li Hongzhang frowned and said, "Are you afraid that the Russians will not accept such harsh conditions?"
Zhang Yi replied, "The first Baoding Treaty was a country where unequal treaties were violated. China will never accept unequal treaties, which is reprehensible; Second World War reparations Russia has more money than Japan. Over the years, they have invaded and accumulated wealth everywhere, which is definitely not what we can imagine. Twenty million pounds is not a huge sum. The importance of Vladivostok is irreplaceable for them. They will take it back if they have a chance. Third, the garrison restriction in Vladivostok is equivalent to a strategic deterrent or invasion. Now our northeast army is strong, and Ma Zhuang and Russia will not invade again without adequate preparation. If they are really prepared to invade again, this garrison restriction is equivalent to a sentence. The third space is a form. I think they will agree. Of course, this is our bottom line. It depends on the old nave. You are a big talent in diplomatic affairs. To be honest, you are still too young than me. "