The British Minister to China, Sir Jurdian, the American Minister to China, and the French Minister to China, Briand, all frowned. Obviously, the Japanese minister to China, Nichi-takei, had not communicated with them beforehand, and they did not know that Japan would put forward such conditions.

The Japanese side has previously said that they want to end the conflict and avoid greater losses in national strength. But who would have thought that the Japanese would now put forward such conditions. Don't they know that they are the losing side and are simply not qualified to put forward these conditions?

Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi laughed angrily, and he was also mad at the arrogance of the Japanese. The Japanese apparently had not yet recognized the situation and regarded the empire as the object of their wanton blackmail.

"Minister Nichi-yi, the Japanese side seems to lack sincerity! If this is the sincerity of the Japanese side in wanting to end the conflict, then I do not think there is any need for this negotiation to continue. Tang Shaoyi said expressionlessly.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, the Japanese side is very sincere, and we really want to end the conflict and restore peace. If the Chinese Empire is not satisfied with the terms proposed by Japan, then we can negotiate it slowly. Minister Hizhi said hurriedly. If the Chinese Empire closes the door to negotiations, Japan will be miserable. Once the Chinese Navy completely completes the blockade of Japan, Japan will pay more losses for every day it drags on!

"Yes, Your Excellency Foreign Minister, it is understandable that China and Japan have differences, and the purpose of negotiations is to resolve differences, and everything can be put on the negotiating table." Sir Jurdian hurriedly stepped forward to play the round.

With the outbreak of war in Europe, Britain's dominance in international affairs became weaker and weaker. If it weren't for the fact that Japan's chess piece was too important, the British side would probably want to sit on the sidelines.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, if the Chinese Empire is not satisfied with the conditions on the Japanese side, it is perfectly fine to put forward your conditions. Then the two sides slowly reached an agreement in the negotiations. Wouldn't that solve the problem? Minister Ryensch also said.

Tang Shaoyi glanced at Sir Zhu Erdian and Minister Rui Enshi, and knew that they were determined to help little Japan. The British are good to say, at most they just move their mouths. But Americans are different. No wonder His Majesty the Emperor said that now is not the best time to completely solve Japan. With the constraints of these countries, the empire has always been unable to let go of its hands and feet to solve the Japanese.

"Both, the Chinese Empire is giving face to your two countries, so I agreed to meet this time. But. The Japanese side did not seem to have figured out the situation, and there was a clear lack of sincerity in negotiations, which made the empire very angry. Tang Shaoyi said solemnly.

The expression on Rizhiyi's face was a little embarrassed, and the reason why the Japanese side preemptively put forward such conditions was completely to prevent the Chinese lion from opening his mouth. Now, though, it seems self-defeating. Not only has China's attitude become tougher, but even Britain and the United States and other countries seem to be a little dissatisfied, believing that Japan is lacking sincerity. If there is no support from countries such as Britain and the United States. Then Japan simply does not have the strength to confront China, and can only be slaughtered by the Chinese Empire like meat on the board.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, please first put forward the requirements of the Chinese Empire!" Minister Hizhi Yi hurriedly said.

Tang Shaoyi glanced at Rizhiyi, and then said: "The cause of this conflict is completely a conspiracy planned by Japan. The Japanese Navy shelled the Empire-owned island of Pohnpei, killing Imperial Marines and the island's inhabitants. The Imperial Navy, out of self-preservation, launched an attack on the Japanese Navy. But. As the Japanese Navy committed more and more warships, the scale of the conflict grew. We have reason to believe. All this was led by Japan, and its intention was to take the form of a surprise attack and defeat the Imperial Navy. However, it is a pity that people are watching the sky, and the conspiracy will eventually be unreliable. The Imperial Navy defeated the Japanese Navy in two naval battles. So. Japan must take full responsibility for this conflict. ”

Minister Hinati opened his mouth to refute, but he didn't know what to say. He knows the cause of this conflict. There is no discrepancy with what Tang Shaoyi said, it was planned by Japan at all. However, what the Japanese side did not expect was that they were actually the final losers. As a result, they can now only bare eyes and ask for peace with China. If they are the victors, then they don't need to be so low-minded at all, I'm afraid they are already a victor who shows off their might.

The ministers of Britain, France, and the United States were well aware of the large-scale armed conflict and even the war that broke out between China and Japan. In fact, their support and provocation are indispensable for this, otherwise, how could the Japanese have the courage to provoke China? However, they did not expect that Japan would lose, and it would lose so badly. This makes it much more difficult for them to clean up the mess for Japan. After all, China, which has won the war, will definitely not give up this opportunity to slaughter Japan.

And what they want to do is to make Japan suffer as little loss as possible and be weakened a little less. If Japan is excessively weakened, its role in containing China will be greatly reduced. If they want to rearm Japan, they will need to invest more money and materials. In this case, it is not cost-effective.

"The Chinese Empire is a peace-loving country, however, this does not mean that the Chinese Empire can allow other countries to on our heads. Since Japan dares to take the initiative to provoke the Chinese Empire, it must be prepared to pay the price after defeat. If Japan wanted to end the conflict, it would have to agree to a series of conditions for the empire. Otherwise, the conflict will not end, and even if it turns into war, the empire will not hesitate to do so. Tang Shaoyi's attitude is very tough.

The Imperial Navy lived up to expectations and won the battle, destroying the main force of the Japanese Navy in one fell swoop. It can be said that the Japanese navy was no longer a cause for concern, and it was unlikely that it posed any threat to the empire. Even the two backers behind Japan are the same. The British were busy fighting the European war, and all their energy was devoted to the European war, and they would not tear their faces with the empire at this time. The support they can provide to Japan is very limited. As for the United States, they have no great industrial power. The military strength is very weak, and if there is only one United States, it is impossible for the empire to compromise and retreat. Therefore, this time, the empire can ignore the obstruction of these Western powers and extort a sum of money from Japan.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, what kind of conditions are for the Chinese Empire, you can say it first." Minister Ryan said.

"First, Japan must admit to provoking China and assume full responsibility for this conflict. Second, Japan was to compensate the Chinese Empire for its losses, including the Imperial Marines and local residents killed and wounded on Pohnpei Island, as well as the ships of the Imperial Navy lost in the conflict, totaling one billion pounds. Third, the Japanese Navy must ensure that it no longer poses a threat to the empire, and the 'Nagato-class' and 'Kaga-class' battleships under construction must be transferred to China. Fourth, the Japanese Navy will not be allowed to possess large warships such as battleships and battlecruisers in the future, and the displacement of heavy cruisers must be controlled to less than 15,000 tons. Fifth, Japan must cede the island of Kyushu to the Empire as compensation for the Empire's unprovoked attack by Japan this time. Tang Shaoyi said five conditions in one breath. However, these conditions are obviously to slaughter Japan as a defeated country, and among these five conditions, except for the first one, the other four are almost impossible for the Japanese to agree to. If Japan had agreed to these conditions, it would no longer have the capital to threaten the empire.

Minister Rizhiyi looked at Tang Shaoyi dumbfounded, he originally thought that the conditions he proposed were arrogant enough, but compared to the conditions proposed by Tang Shaoyi, they were nothing at all!

"Your Excellency, is this the condition of the Chinese Empire? Japan is not a defeated country, and the Chinese Empire cannot slaughter us in the same way that it slaughters a defeated country. Minister Nichiki complained with an angry face.

Sir Jurdian, Minister Reinsch, and Minister Briand, apparently were also shocked by these conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire. These conditions are undoubtedly too harsh. If the Japanese side accepts it in its entirety, it will be no different from the death of the country. The Japanese Government will never accept such conditions.

Although Britain and the United States and other countries knew that the Chinese Empire probably wanted to knock a hard hit on Japan, the appetite of the Chinese Empire still exceeded their expectations. If the Chinese Empire really gets a billion pounds of war reparations from Japan, and the four super battleships that the Japanese Navy is building, then China's power will be further inflated and it will truly become a world power.

Minister Reinsch frowned tightly, after Japan fell, the United States would have to deal with China alone. Originally, with the strength of the U.S. Navy, it would have been very difficult to suppress China. If the Chinese empire were to stab Japan again, the gap between the two countries would be even greater, and the United States would face an even more severe threat. Therefore, Minister Ruienshi knew that he had to find a way to curb the great ambitions of the Chinese Empire.

"Minister Nichiyi, Japan is indeed not a defeated country. But that's just why we didn't declare war like you. If Japan refuses to accept the terms of the empire, it is difficult to say whether Japan will become a truly defeated country. Tang Shaoyi sneered all over his face. (To be continued.) )

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