Chapter 918: The Stunned Ishihara Wan'er (Ask for Subscription!) )
Stunned Ishihara Waner
The arrival of General Stilwell was a big deal for Liu Hua. However, this episode did not affect the upcoming negotiations between China and Japan. A day later, the entire negotiation began smoothly at Ishihara's repeated requests
As a Japanese negotiator, Ishihara is a Japanese negotiator, coupled with his status as the chief of the general staff of the Japanese army, he can be said to be very familiar with negotiations. As soon as the whole negotiation began, the initiative was successfully seized. began to refute the conditions put forward by Liu Hua a few days ago...
"Commander-in-Chief Liu, I have to say, you are a very good visionary, and you even asked the 600,000 elites of the Great Japanese Empire to lay down their arms... In the past few years of fighting, has Commander-in-Chief Liu not seen what kind of soldier the Imperial Japanese Army is? If you want these samurai to give up their weapons, it is better to let them die on the battlefield. Therefore, I ask Commander-in-Chief Liu to forgive me, the first condition, I, the Japanese Empire, will never agree, and the 600,000 soldiers on the front line will definitely not agree... ̈"
"As for Article 2, the Imperial Government of Japan is required to compensate the Chinese Government for all losses incurred by the Chinese Government during the Sino-Japanese War, even the losses incurred by soldiers and civilian casualties. I'm sorry, but I can't accept this condition either. There are two main reasons for this. ”
"First, the Chinese government paid a very heavy price throughout the war. However, the Imperial Army of Japan also paid great sacrifices. So, I can only say sorry for the loss of your ** team and civilians. After all, as long as there is war, there will be dead people, and war is fair to both friend and foe...."
"Second, the elite of the 600,000 imperial army, although surrounded by your regiments, is in Chinese territory. However, the 600,000 elite of the imperial army is not without the possibility of a war. If your Government does not agree to our demands, agree to our withdrawal. Then, these 600,000 imperial troops can only fight to the death. When the time comes, I believe that under the fierce counterattack of our 600,000 imperial troops, your country will definitely pay even greater losses... It can be more direct, and the withdrawal of our troops will only be good for your country at present, and there will be no harm. Therefore, for the retreat of our troops, our government will not give any compensation. On the contrary, I hope that your country will be able to compensate for a series of losses and military expenses caused by the withdrawal of our troops...."
"As for your third condition, the confiscation of all the assets of the Japanese Imperial expatriates in China, and ask Commander-in-Chief Liu for forgiveness, I will not agree to it even more. As Commander-in-Chief Liu said, the property in the hands of these expatriates was partially obtained from the Chinese people by improper means. However, most of the property was acquired by the expatriates themselves. More importantly, it is precisely because of the arrival of these expatriates that, to a certain extent, accelerate the economic development of your country. Therefore, not only must you not suppress these expatriates, but you must protect them until they return safely to the territory of the Japanese Empire...
Seeing Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua, who seemed to be stunned by his rhetorical questioning in front of him. Ishihara's face immediately flashed with a smug look. Because he believes that as long as the Chinese government is not aware of the predicament in which Japan is currently found. Under their own threats, there is no way back for them except to compromise.
What he didn't expect, though, was. Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua in front of him is not only aware of the predicament facing the Japanese Government, but also has a clear understanding of the specific situation in the Pacific Theater at present.
As for the commander-in-chief Liu Hua's stunned at this moment, it was not that he was speechless at Ishihara's repeated rhetorical questions, but that he was shocked by his shameless performance... ̈..., thinking of this, a trace of disdainful sneer, quickly appeared at the corner of Liu Hua's mouth...
"Commander-in-Chief Liu, what are you laughing at.... You know, as the Chief of the General Staff of the Imperial Japanese Empire, I have a limited amount of time. I hope you will not waste my time and give me a clear answer right away, whether you agree to the request of our government? As soon as a bad premonition came to mind, Ishihara followed closely behind, and then asked. I want to interrupt the other party's train of thought and increase my weight through my repeated questioning...
However, in the face of his negotiating opponent Liu Hua, the thoughts in his heart, at this moment, were obviously miscalculated. Because as Ishihara's voice fell, the smile on his face not only did not decrease, but became thicker.
Very disdainfully, he glanced at Ishihara Wan'er, who had an angry face in front of him, and saw that he still wanted to continue. Liu Hua interrupted directly.
"Chief of Staff Ishihara, since your government does not agree to our request. So, is there any need for this negotiation to continue? Since your government believes in the combat effectiveness of the 600,000-strong army in China, we will see the real trick on the battlefield. I am confident that with the current combat effectiveness of the squadron, we will be able to wipe out all these 600,000 elites in China..."
After speaking, Liu Hua was ready to get up and prepare to leave the conference room...
Seeing Liu Hua's unexpected performance in front of him, Ishihara's heart was like a river overturning the sea. However, at the critical moment of the negotiation, the time left for him to be shocked was limited after all, and after less than five seconds, his head began to think about the problems that might arise in his own words just now.
Liu Hua, on the other side, why would he directly refuse his own request under his repeated threats, regardless of the continued war and the continued devastation of his country.... Could it be that the other party is really ready for a decisive battle with the elite of the 600,000 imperial army....
However, as soon as this idea came to his mind, he was ruthlessly vetoed by Ishihara himself. Because, even if the squadron is ready, if it wants to completely solve the 600,000 elite of the imperial army, it will take half a year if it does not take a year. As for the price that the squadron and the Chinese government need to pay, it can only be described in two words: huge.
And with the current situation that the Chinese government urgently needs to end the fighting and develop people's livelihood, it must not be this reason that his opponent Liu Hua has so much courage to directly reject his own construction
If not for this reason, what else?
Just as Ishihara was racking his brains to dismiss one possible cause after another, an even more terrible thought appeared in front of him again.
"No, could it be that the Chinese government has already known through intelligence the predicament that the Great Japanese Empire is currently experiencing. I know that these 600,000 Imperial Army and Police Force are preparing to be sent to the Pacific Theater..."
"Yes, it must be the case, the Chinese government is still a member of the Allied Powers, and they must know through the other Allied Powers the plight of the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific Theater... Otherwise, with the current situation of the Chinese government, if there is no hole card that can be used, they will definitely not mercilessly reject their own suggestions, and they will not leave themselves with a way out."
After a short analysis, Ishihara Wan'er's forehead could already clearly see beads of sweat the size of beans. Because at this moment, he is already very sure of what he thinks in his heart. While shocked and afraid, he hurriedly asked Liu Hua, who was about to leave, in a tentative tone.
"Commander-in-Chief Liu, please stay... ̈"
"Chief of Staff Ishihara, is there anything else. You know, as the commander-in-chief of the East China Field Army, I don't have much more free time than you? Liu Hua asked mercilessly and sarcastically. ..., "Ahhh
"Commander-in-Chief Liu, I apologize to you for the rudeness just now... It's just that our negotiations, I believe that as long as we give each other a step, we will definitely go to a satisfactory outcome for both sides. After all, you don't want to see the war between China and Japan continue, and you don't want to see your country devastated by war again? Holding back the anger in his heart at this moment, Ishihara could only say with a smile.
"Continue to negotiate... Yes, but you must compensate us for the rudeness you have just made: immediately order the Japanese troops in North China stationed in Beijing to withdraw from the city and camp in Tianjin. Here I can guarantee that in the process of retreating your army, our army will definitely not take the initiative to attack.... When will the city of Beijing be handed over to our army intact, and when will our negotiations begin again. Liu Hua said confidently.
"This... Commander-in-Chief Liu, negotiations have just begun, and you will let the Great Japanese Empire make concessions.... No, I, as the Chief of the General Staff of the Great Japanese Empire, absolutely do not agree to such conditions that humiliate the Great Japanese Empire? Although in my heart, I really want to agree to Liu Hua's opinion in front of me. However, thinking of Japan's face, Ishihara still refused very decisively.
"Since you don't agree, it means that your apology just now is not sincere. Is there still a need for us to continue negotiating? Chief of Staff, let's go, and in addition, inform the guard company and send Chief of Staff Ishihara down to rest. I believe that after Chief of Staff Ishihara thinks it through, he will definitely agree to our request..."
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief... ̈"
Just when the group of people, under Ishihara's shocked and puzzled gaze, just walked to the door of the office. Liu Hua's confident face immediately flashed with a sly smile. Then, to Ishihara behind him, he reminded him as if he was joking.
"By the way, Chief of Staff Ishihara, I forgot to remind you of one thing. Just one day ago, General Stilwell, former chief of staff of the Chinese theater of operations, had arrived in Nanjing. I am confident that although our negotiations have failed, the negotiations with General Stilwell will surely lead to an unprecedented victory...."
"Ahh Admiral Stilwell, how could it be...."
"I understand... Commander-in-Chief Liu, I agree to your request and hand over the city of Beijing to you immediately.... I beg for an immediate resumption of negotiations, and negotiations will begin immediately..." Ishihara, who was stunned, finally understood why Liu Hua in front of him was so confident. However, when he understood, Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua had already left the conference room with a smile on his face.
And when the two of them met next time, Liu Hua asked for the preconditions for negotiation, which was no longer as simple as a Beijing city....
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