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The Rebirth of the Great Scientist Volume 11. Late Fragrance Time 500. The Lord of the Han Dynasty, Qiu Tian, ??is encircling the siege (Part 2)

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    Duan Qirui stood up quickly after hearing the sound: "Prime Minister Baixi, you are here! Duan also arrived just now, but suddenly remembered that the war in Europe has been raging recently, and the Japanese army and navy have also taken frequent actions, clamoring to consolidate the Anglo-Japanese alliance and maintain  The Far East is stable. Even if we in China want to remain neutral, I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t stay out of it! That¡¯s why we shake our heads and sigh, not for other reasons.¡±

    Sun Yuanqi nodded: "The issue we are going to discuss today is how to deal with Japan's challenges!"

    After inviting everyone to sit down, Sun Yuanqi continued: "There are so many things to do these days. Everyone is busy with everything, and there is no time to step aside. The reason why Sun suddenly called everyone to hold an emergency cabinet meeting despite everyone's busy schedule is that  Because early this morning, Japan's Acting Minister to China, Kohata Yukichi, came to our door and demanded that our government immediately stop all contact with Germany and allow Japan and Germany to fight for the Jiao'ao area on the Shandong border.

    "Maybe some people will say that if they want to fight, they can fight. Anyway, this kind of thing has happened before. Let them bite the dog and let the dog bite the dog. We can be happy and quiet, just sit on the Diaoyutai and laugh and watch the two tigers fight. Maybe  How can I be a cheap fisherman for once? Indeed, this kind of thing is very similar to the Russo-Japanese War ten years ago. The land battlefield at that time was in our northeast, but the Qing government declared neutrality and even specially planned a war for this war.  Create a fighting area. But did we gain any advantage in that war?

    "Not only did we not get any advantage, but we paid a heavy price. Houses were blown up and cattle were robbed. Food was robbed and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. Countless Chinese people were killed by both warring parties. Local people  They have suffered huge disasters and suffered unprecedented catastrophes in life and property. If Shandong is allowed to do whatever they want now, the consequences will be even more tragic than ten years ago!"

    Tang Shouqian echoed: "Shandong is the hometown of the sages Confucius and Mencius and an old state of Qilu etiquette. How can we allow outsiders to do this?"

    Sun Yuanqi added: "It is said that the Japanese government has issued an ultimatum to Germany earlier today, requiring Germany to immediately withdraw all warships in the seas of Japan and China. Those who cannot retreat will immediately disarm, and all leased areas in Jiaozhou Bay will be released before September 1. It was unconditionally handed over to Japan for management in order to be returned to my country when conditions are suitable in the future. But the key to the problem is that Germany had signed an agreement with our country as early as the end of June to return the Jiao'ao area to our country free of charge. The two sides are currently undergoing an intense handover. In other words, The Jiaoao area now belongs to China.

    "I also explained this to Minister Youyoshi Kobata, but he insisted that Germany hand over the Jiao'ao area to their management first and then return it to us later. He also asked me why Japan must take over and what happens after it is taken over.  He avoided answering important questions such as when the country returned it to China. He also repeatedly threatened that if relations with Germany were not severed and the status quo of the Jiao'ao region was maintained, our country would be responsible for all serious consequences in the future. The threat was beyond words.  ! His wolfish ambitions are fully exposed!"

    Lu Zhengxiang stopped writing and looked up and asked: "How does Prime Minister Baixi plan to respond to Japan's request?"

    Sun Yuanqi said: "I was reading "Historical Records" a few days ago, and I remember that "Biography of the Xiongnu" mentioned that when Maodun Chanyu was first established, Donghu was relatively strong, and he repeatedly sent people to ask for BMWs and beauties from Maodun Chanyu.  There was no grudge in the generous gift; but when King Donghu asked for the uninhabited wasteland between the Huns and the Xiongnu, Maodun became furious. He said: "Land is the foundation of the country, how can I give it to you!" So he sent a large number of troops to attack Donghu.  Compared with the uninhabited wasteland of the Xiongnu, Shandong, which is famous for its natural treasures and outstanding people, is naturally in the sky and on the ground. Is it possible that our knowledge is not as good as that of the Xiongnu Chanyu thousands of years ago?

    "So I would like to order the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to respond to Japan's request in this way: First, once again state to all countries that China will strictly adhere to its neutral position in the European war. And it is willing to abide by international conventions and continue to carry out various normal activities with European countries that do not endanger third parties.  Trade activities; second. Continue to contact the United States through Mr. Xia Kaifu, the Minister to the United States, to see if the two sides can jointly form a loose neutral alliance? I will also communicate with the current U.S. President Mr. Wilson through personal relationships;  Third, order the Minister to Japan Zhang Zhonghe (Zhang Zongxiang) to warn the Japanese government through informal channels that although the Chinese government is not warlike, it is not afraid of war. China's sovereignty to defend its territorial integrity will not be shaken. Please think twice before proceeding.  Okay! Do you have any objections to these three articles?"

    Lu Zhengxiang asked: "I have no objections, but I just want to ask how we should respond if the British government lodges a protest? The British Minister to China, Juldian, has always been known for his arrogance, and he has been stationed in China for nearly forty years.  The most difficult role to deal with among the ministers stationed in China. If Prime Minister Baixi doesn't give me a charter in advance, I don't know how to deal with it!"

    Sun Yuanqi said: "Zhu Erdian used to be arrogant because he had the British Empire's navy to support him. Now that the British have too much time to take care of themselves in Europe, how can they have time?In charge of affairs in the Far East?  Otherwise, the evil dog Japan would not be released!  Without the support of the British Empire Navy, do you think Zhu Erdian could still be arrogant?  Of course, no matter what, the British Empire is still nominally the world's most powerful country at the moment. As the saying goes, "a tiger will not be defeated until it is dead, and a donkey will not be defeated until it is dead." If you can avoid provoking him, it is best not to provoke him. We cannot offend because of a momentary dispute.  As a world power, if Zhu Erdian comes to ask, you can use "neutrality" in a different way to fend him off.  "

    Duan Qirui asked: "According to intelligence, Japan has now mobilized an army of 80,000 troops, including the Independent Sixth Division and the Eighteenth Division, as well as a navy consisting of more than 20 main warships. If we look at the army alone  If so, the Northwest Army now gathered in Shandong already has 3 integrated divisions and 5 mixed brigades, which far exceeds the Japanese army in terms of numbers. It also occupies a geographical advantage and possesses advanced weapons such as tanks and aircraft. It should be easy to defeat the Japanese Army.  .But what my subordinates are worried about is the Japanese Navy!

    ¡°There are rumors that once Japan sends troops to seize Qingdao, Lieutenant General Tomosaburo Kato, commander of the First Fleet, and Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi, commander of the Second Fleet, will lead their troops to block the sea near Shandong. In addition, Rear Admiral Mitsukane Tsuchiya, commander of the Third Fleet, will also lead  The headquarters patrols the area from the Yangtze River Estuary to the Pearl River Estuary, monitoring the movements of Chinese and German warships. If the army's war is unfavorable, my subordinates are worried that their navy will threaten or carry out artillery bombardment on important coastal areas such as Tianjin, Shanghai, Fuzhou, and Guangzhou!"

    Sun Yuanqi obviously had this in mind: "Faced with Japan's powerful navy, our navy does pale in comparison. But Commander Zhiquan need not worry, Sun has already thought of countermeasures. If the Japanese navy keeps its own rules, we will naturally do nothing for ourselves; but if they  If they dare to bombard our coastal cities, we will definitely give them an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, making them regret it!"

    Duan Qirui was very curious about what Sun Yuanqi¡¯s so-called countermeasures were, and how they could make Japan regret it after they were implemented.  However, he was the chief of the army, so he couldn't ask too many questions about the navy, so he had to think about it secretly in his heart.

    Chen Zhenxian, who had always rarely said anything in cabinet meetings, suddenly said: "Prime Minister Baixi, based on Chen's conjecture, since Japan is planning to declare war on Germany, the German warships will inevitably be intercepted by the Japanese fleet on their way back home.  Even the outbreak of a war is uncertain. Although the German army has the strongest combat power in the world, its military strength in the Far East is still weak. It is said to be "outnumbered". If it really wants to face the Japanese army, it is estimated that it will lose more than it wins. In this case, can we do it here?  Do you want to make some fuss about it?"

    "Oh? What do you think, Chief Tuoshi?" Sun Yuanqi asked hurriedly.

    Chen Zhenxian said: "For example, we secretly join forces with the German army to defeat Japan in one fell swoop? Or we take this opportunity to purchase German ships, heavy artillery and various firearms at low prices, so that the German army can return to Germany smoothly as unarmed personnel?"

    Everyone¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up.

    Army Chief Duan Qirui also nodded frequently: "It may not be possible to join forces with the German army, but taking the opportunity to purchase German weapons and equipment at low prices is definitely a stroke of genius. As far as I know, Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire have a total of 17 warships in Qingdao and surrounding areas.  The displacement is close to 50,000 tons. If it can be used to prepare our navy, it can definitely be transformed in a short period of time. For example, the Austro-Hungarian Empire¡¯s cruiser Empress Elisabeth has a displacement of 4,030 tons, a speed of 20 knots, and is equipped with 8 150 mm naval guns, 2  70mm secondary guns, 14 50mm rapid-fire guns and other weapons. Our navy currently has no ships that can compete with them! There are also shallow-water gunboats Qingdao and Motherland, which are newly equipped, and they are also rare weapons!"

    Sun Yuanqi shook his head resolutely: "Absolutely not! From now on, except for normal commercial transactions that can be made public, we cannot have any private transactions with Germany, including the purchase of German ships. If there are any private transactions  , it will definitely bring us endless hidden dangers and serious consequences in the future!"

    "Why do you say that?" Everyone asked curiously.

    Sun Yuanqi whispered: "According to the results of joint research by the China Policy Research Institute of Keshi University and other academic institutions and intelligence agencies, it is difficult for Germany to win this European war. Once Germany fails and Britain returns to the Far East, it will definitely fight Japan  Let¡¯s launch a counterattack against China together. The agreement we signed with Germany to return the Jiaoao area was before the end of June. Although it cannot completely block the mouths of Britain and Japan, it cannot be a reason for them to make things difficult for China. If we and Germany now  Germany is collaborating and letting them seize the opportunity in the future will have serious consequences and endless troubles."

    Only then did everyone understand the reason for Sun Yuanqi's refusal, and they couldn't help but nodded secretly.

    Sun Yuanqi asked again: "Do you have any different opinions on this reply to Japan? If there is no objection, then we will start making preparations. I would like to see how capable this little Japan is and whether it can turn the sky upside down.  !¡±
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