After the General Staff inquired about the battle situation at the front, Wang Yuanqing asked Jiao Lushanren to invite him.

From 0:30 p.m. to 130 p.m., in addition to the three-hour luncheon and dinner, Wang Yuanqing had a nine-hour conversation with French President Jacquessy. The two heads of state talked about the current war situation from the relationship between the Republic and the European Union, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Talking more is not the same as gaining more.

Jacques affirmed the importance of the Republic and its status as a world power, and hoped that the Republic would contribute to world peace and stability as a world power, properly resolve Sino-Japanese disputes, end the war against Japan as soon as possible, and actively promote exchanges between the Republic and Western countries.

Wang Yuanqing did not make any substantive commitments to the war against Japan, but only promised that the Republic would do its best to reduce the negative impact of the war and control the scope of the war. Comparatively speaking, Wang Yuanqing is more concerned about the attitude of the EU countries with France as the country towards the war, and hopes that the EU can look at the war rationally, soberly, and wisely, and treat the war from a just, open, and fair standpoint.

"There is not much difference in the attitude of the Dutch and Albanian sides." Zong Yingren also had a busy day, exchanging views with Alfonta on a number of issues, "In general, the attitude of EU countries is very clear, hoping that we can reduce the scale of the war, lift the strategic blockade against Japan, and make appropriate concessions on the issue of war refugees in Japan." ”

"Concessions?" Wang Yuanqing smiled coldly and said, "It's just standing up and saying that it doesn't hurt to make a back, if the EU wants to contribute to humanitarian issues, it should promise to accept Japanese refugees, instead of raising the bar with the United States and Australia, just wanting to shirk responsibility and not want to assume obligations." ”

"I can't say anything, I think the attitude of the European Union has loosened somewhat."

Wang Yuanqing nodded and said: "That's true, Kexi's tone is much softer, and he mainly tests our bottom line in a consultative tone, without overemphasizing the humanitarian disaster. From this, it can be concluded that the EU has made concessions and intends to deal with us with the United States. ”

"Should we say something about that?"

"What does that mean?" Wang Yuan Chaozong Yingren looked over.

"Anyway. The problem of refugees in Japan must be resolved. Zong Yingren paused slightly. After seeing Wang Yuanqingdi's expression clearly. Said. "If we wait until after the war is over to find a solution to the Japanese refugee problem, I'm afraid we will have to take more responsibility. This one I think. It is better to act proactively and diplomatically before the end of the war. Trying to lanch Western countries. Involve more countries in solving the refugee problem in Japan. So. Not only can it show that we value humanity, but it can also force Western countries to respond head-on. If Western countries are actively involved. We can get more out of it through negotiations. If Western countries deal passively. We are shifting the blame to the West. Anyway. In the end, there is all benefit, and no harm. Judging by the current situation. We have engaged in active diplomacy. You can win more national support! ”

Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while. He nodded and said, "You're right. We have to respond positively. If the problem of Japanese refugees is not resolved until after the end of the war. The United States will certainly sit idly by. The EU will find ways to shift the blame to us. Since Western countries are playing the 'humanitarian card'. We are-for-tat about 'humanitarian issues' and how Western countries should respond. ”

"It's better for the foreign minister to raise this issue at the United Nations first."

"Nope. The EU and the United States should be consulted first. Wang Yuanqing smiled coldly. The refugee problem in Japan cannot be avoided, and neither can it. No matter what. We have to find a way to fix it. If it is difficult to be in the United Nations first, it may lead to complications. Let's test the attitude of the United States and the European Union. in order to solve the problem fundamentally. The President of France and the Netherlands visited our country. I would also like to hope that we will be able to express our voice on the issue of refugees in Japan. Case. We'll do it. This is the beginning of negotiations. ”

Zong Yingren nodded. Didn't say anything more.

From the very beginning, Wang Yuanqing made clear the strategic policy of ending the war through armistice negotiations.

At first, a group of generals led by Xiang Linghui did not quite understand Wang Yuanqing's intentions, believing that if they could completely defeat Japan, there would be no need to negotiate an armistice with Japan. During the strategic planning stage, Wang Yuanqing discussed this issue with Xiang Linghui and others many times, and finally persuaded Xiang Linghui and others.

Although the "War of Japan" was a war between the Republic and Japan, unlike the "Age of Empires", under the premise of a high degree of global economic integration, any war would have an impact on countries all over the world, let alone a war between two "heavyweight" countries.

The United States and the European Union have shown themselves to be "proactive", not for the sake of Japanese refugees, but for their own interests.

In the coverage of many news outlets, Al Jazeera's analysis can be described as hitting the nail on the head. According to Al Jazeera, by the end of June 2027, the "Japan

At least eighty percent of U.S. companies and European companies have economic and trade ties with Japan. In 2026, the total bilateral trade between the United States and Japan will exceed 5,000 yuan, a new high since 20177; The total bilateral trade between the EU and Japan exceeded 3,500 yuan, making it Japan's largest trading partner and the highest since the outbreak of the Great Depression. At least 5 million workers in the United States and about 7.5 million in Europe benefited from trade with Japan. If Japan collapses, the loss of trade between the United States and Europe will be immeasurable.

In addition to trade, there is also international influence.

Since the Meiji Restoration, Japan has always flaunted itself as a "Western country", not only vigorously promoting the Western democratic system, but also learning from Western countries in terms of ideology, culture, science and technology, and even religion, and striving to get rid of the identity of an "Asian country" and join Western society. Although the Japanese military junta has greatly affected Japan's relations with the United States and Europe, Japan has become more closely connected with Western countries as Mura has vigorously pursued the "policy of opening up" and corrected the erroneous policies of the previous government. If Japan is defeated by China and eventually reduced to a third-rate country, the prestige of all Western countries, including the United States and Europe, will be severely challenged, and the Western world will lose its dominant position.

Avoiding Japan's defeat became the main goal of the United States and Europe.

With Japan's defeat inevitable, the United States and Europe had no choice but to change their goals and prevent Japan from becoming a third-rate country after the war.

Whether it is entangled in the "methods of war of the Communist Party" or the emphasis on "Japanese war refugees," the Western bloc is "seeking welfare" for Japan, intending to exert pressure on the Republic to force the Republic to abandon its strategic goal of completely defeating Japan, so that Japan can preserve a trace of vitality and lay the foundation for rapid post-war recovery.

Can the Republic ignore the interests of Western countries and insist on promoting war?

Wang Yuanqing's strategy illustrates the problem. With the United States still having a strong appeal and the interests of the European Union basically the same as those of the United States, it is impossible for the Republic to defy the condemnation of the world and confront the entire Western world! Not to mention that the republic does not yet have the capital to confront the Western world for the time being, and even if there is, the leaders of the republic will have to think twice.

On November 2, Wang Yuanqing met with Yakxi again, and Ying Ren also communicated with Alfonta again.

Changing yesterday's hardline attitude, the French president and the Netherlands are willing to hold consultations with Western countries, including the European Union, on the "Japanese refugee issue," and if Japan accepts the conditions offered by the republic, the republics are willing to settle the dispute through negotiations.

On the same day, Yan Shanglong met with US Secretary of State Brooklyn in Shengdu.

In accordance with Wang Qing's instructions, Yan Shang Longci made clear to the United States the republic's war intentions, hinting to Brooklyn that if the United States was willing to make a positive contribution, the republic could make concessions on the issue of war, relax the strategic blockade against Japan, and settle the dispute through negotiations.

As the republic signaled "reconciliation," the global news media was in an uproar.

Prior to this, almost all the news media believed that the republic would end the war with the full occupation of Japan after the occupation of the Ryukyu Islands and Okinawa.

What is the purpose of the sudden change of attitude of the republic, in the face of the imminent "big victory"?

All of a sudden, all the major news media analyzed and speculated about the republic's intention to "reconcile."

The Western news media, led by NNN, unanimously believe that the Republic has no intention of "reconciliation" and that it will paralyze Western countries in a "conciliatorial" way, so that Western countries can relax their vigilance, reduce pressure on the Republic, and lay the foundation for the eventual full-scale occupation of Japan. What's more, some European news media believe that the intention of the republic's move is not to end the war as soon as possible, but to test the bottom line of the Western countries and confirm whether the Western countries will react strongly to the republic's full occupation of Japan, so the Western countries should maintain unity and force the republic's intention to abandon the occupation of Japan.

Al Jazeera's "neutral" news media, on the other hand, believed that the Republic's proactive diplomatic actions were not aimed at expanding the war or occupying Japan in an all-out way, but through Western countries to signal "armistice talks" to Japan, and finally resolve the issue at the negotiating table. Some news media also believe that the republic has already made it clear that the war will soon end as long as Japan is willing to admit defeat and agree to armistice negotiations in accordance with the demands of the republic. Therefore, the initiative has been transferred to Japan, and whether the war can end as soon as possible depends on Japan's response.

Will the war end soon?

Not to mention that the news media is not clear, even the United States and the European Union are not clear about the true intentions of the republic.

The Republic already has absolute superiority on the battlefield, so what reason is there to let Japan live?