"With regard to Article 5, Japan will hand over to China the two 'Satsuma-class' battleships and two 'Hanoi-class' battleships under construction, and will not build or possess capital ships in the future. This is unacceptable to Japan. Japan is an independent sovereign country, and it is Japan's right to develop its navy and protect Japan's maritime interests, and no other country can interfere with it! Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said. The Japanese Navy is quite concerned about this. If Japan wants to defeat China in the future, it must develop its navy and have a strong navy.

"There is no need for Japan to develop its navy, and it is completely possible to use its limited financial funds to pay war reparations. As long as Japan does not develop its navy, the Chinese Empire will not break out into war with Japan, and this will be conducive to the realization of permanent peace in the Far East. Yang Du said.

"No way, Japan longs for peace, but it is definitely not a peace that is obtained in this way." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang shook his head. If Japan gives up developing its military power in exchange for peace, it will undoubtedly be a humiliating peace. This is absolutely unacceptable for a competitive Japan. Besides, although Japan lost this war, they were not reconciled. I don't want to find an opportunity to turn the tables in the future all the time, and if I accept this condition, it is undoubtedly self-tied.

"Japan is not willing to accept this, and it is clear that you still want to become a military power again. This will pose a serious threat to the security of the Chinese Empire. Tang Shaoyi said.

"Japan is doing this purely for its own preservation. Japan's security must be in its own hands, not in the hands of others. Lin Dong retorted.

This condition is still a condition on which the two sides cannot agree. Although, the two sides have engaged in lengthy discussions on this issue. But neither side budged. So, even though the whole day passed, the negotiations were still ineffective. The war between China and Japan must continue. Until one side can't hold on at all.

The negotiations have once again ended in failure, and this is undoubtedly a distant prospect for peace between China and Japan.

While negotiations between the two sides are ongoing. Wu Haoxuan, the crown prince of the empire, was at the General Staff Headquarters to listen to a report on the war situation.

"Your Highness, General Shi Deshan has called, their preliminary operational goal has been achieved, and more than half of the main force of the Japanese and Korean troops has been annihilated. The remnants of the North Korean army were in several relatively large cities in the south of Korea. The next step is for our army to continue to advance and wipe out all these Japanese troops in one fell swoop. However, in the first phase of the war. We have consumed too much war material and need to be restocked. At the same time, the soldiers were also tired and needed to recuperate for some time. Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, the poor transportation conditions in Korea caused great trouble to the advance of the Imperial Army. However, fortunately, the first phase of the operation has been successfully completed, and the main force of the North Korean army has been eliminated. Even if the remaining Japanese and Korean troops continue to resist stubbornly. But it still can't make any waves. After the navy blocked the connection between the Japanese mainland and North Korea, the strength of the Korean army will only get weaker and weaker. Wait until the Imperial Army has finished repairing. I can definitely wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

"After the Korean army is settled, the Japanese should be succumbed." Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

"It's hard to say that the conditions put forward by the Empire are very harsh. And now that the initiative is in our hands, as long as we do not make concessions, the negotiations will not be successful. The war went on and on. It's very good for us. If the Japanese can be brought down in one fell swoop, it will undoubtedly be the best. Wu Haoxuan said.

The continued naval blockade of Japan would cause Japan's economy and society to collapse, and Japan would be devastated. Of course. This approach will not allow Japan to perish. However, it was possible to weaken Japan as much as possible and create an opportunity for the empire to win the next victory. Therefore, the empire is now sparing no effort to blockade Japan.

It was at this time that a staff officer came in with a telegram.

"Your Highness, a telegram from Jinmen." The staff officer handed the telegram to Wu Haoxuan.

Wu Haoxuan took it and couldn't help laughing: "It seems that we expected it right, this negotiation once again ended in failure." ”

"Your Highness, this is a little Japan itself that I don't know. In that case, let's continue to drag it out, anyway, it's definitely not us who can't hold on. Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

"Hmmm! However, this time the negotiations ended in failure again, and the British should be very unhappy. They keep putting pressure on us! Wu Haoxuan said. Although, with the Germans in check, it is unlikely that the British will tear their faces with the Chinese Empire at this stage. However, this will undoubtedly leave a pimple in the hearts of the British. After the war in Europe ended, the relationship between the Chinese Empire and Britain would inevitably continue to deteriorate. When the time comes, the British will definitely make a comeback and contain China.

"The interests of the British in Asia were basically on the periphery of the empire. The empire was too strong to be a good thing for the British. It is also understandable that the British contain us at every turn. Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

The soldiers of the empire have long realized that if the empire wants to rise successfully, it is indispensable to have a fierce collision with those world powers, or even war. However, as long as the empire can become stronger and stronger, it will definitely be able to achieve the final success.

Wu Haoxuan has always had this confidence, although the current Chinese Empire is not strong enough, the enemy still has a decisive advantage. However, with the development of the international situation, the strength of the Western powers will decline sharply after the collective suicide of World War I and World War II, and this is the opportunity for the rise of the Chinese Empire. Of course, the powerful country on the other side of the ocean is also waiting for such an opportunity. If the Chinese Empire wants to become a superpower, it must defeat the country on the other side of the ocean.

Of course, these are the long-term goals of the empire. The empire's goal in the short term is to develop its own power on the one hand, and eliminate threats from its surroundings on the other. Among the threats to the neighborhood, Japan is undoubtedly the most important one.

"Your Highness, the Navy has submitted a new battle plan. After discussion by the War Department, it was still believed that there was a great deal of feasibility. Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

"Oh? What does the Navy want to do? Wu Haoxuan asked. After winning the decisive battle with the Japanese Combined Fleet, the center of gravity of the Imperial Navy was already placed on the total blockade of Japan. After all, the main force of the Japanese Navy has been wiped out, and the remaining units are also cowering in the military port. Even if the Imperial Navy wants to fight, it doesn't have a goal to fight!

"Your Highness, in view of Japan's unwillingness to make concessions in the negotiations, the Navy intends to attack the Japanese mainland in order to force Japan to make concessions and accept the conditions of the Empire." Admiral Shi Tianhan said.

"Is the Navy preparing to shell Japan's coastal cities with warships?" Wu Haoxuan immediately guessed the goal of the navy.

"Yes, Your Highness. The Navy planned to launch an attack on a series of large cities such as Tokyo, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, etc. These large cities are within the range of naval guns. If these cities could be destroyed, it would not only further destroy Japan's strength, but also force Japan to accept the terms of the Empire. Admiral Shi Tianhan clearly approved of the Navy's plan.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "However, it is not so easy to succeed. After the defeat of the Japanese navy, they strengthened the protection of these important cities. Even if all four of our capital ships were engaged in artillery bombardment, they would not necessarily be able to destroy those shore fortifications. ”

The main guns of the current capital ships of the Imperial Navy are all 305 mm guns of 50 times the caliber. The power of such a main gun is still not strong enough. In the face of balanced shore fortifications, it is still very difficult to completely destroy them. Not to mention that every capital ship of the Imperial Navy is now precious. It would be a pity if it was destroyed in the battle with the Japanese coastal fortifications.

"The Navy is also aware of this. However, the Navy believes that the Japanese security fortifications are mainly concentrated in a few particularly important places, such as Yokosuka Naval Base, Sasebo Naval Base, and Kure Naval Base. In the rest of the large cities, the coastal defense forces are relatively weak. With the current strength of the Imperial Navy, if it launches a surprise attack, it is still very likely to succeed. Neither General Sa nor General Cheng are risk-taking people, and they should be able to distinguish between the important and the important. Shi Tianhan continued.

"Hmm." Wu Haoxuan nodded. If the navy can directly break into Tokyo Bay and carry out artillery bombardment on Tokyo, the blow to Japan will undoubtedly be quite large. However, it was not so easy for the Imperial Navy to enter the Gulf of Tonkin. The coastal fortifications deployed by the Japanese were not so easy to destroy.

"Since the Navy has this plan, let them try it. However, they are told to make sure that their own safety is a priority. Wu Haoxuan repeatedly told this. The Imperial Navy is just getting started, and every warship is precious, and it can't be lost in vain.

"Yes, Your Highness." Admiral Shi Tianhan nodded.

"By the way, tell General Sa and General Cheng that when formulating a strike plan against Japan, the Etajima Naval Academy will be the priority target." Wu Haoxuan said suddenly. (To be continued.) )