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- Roosevelt led all the garrison to surrender to Tang Jian, which was beyond everyone's expectations. Kaiser Wilhelm II could not believe the news, and sent people to confirm it again and again. Finally, he had to believe that Roosevelt really surrendered. Well, the former unruly and arrogant former President Roosevelt surrendered!
After British Prime Minister Chamberlain heard the news, he just sighed heavily, shook his head, and said nothing. On the other hand, British Navy Minister Churchill was shocked by the news. Churchill frowned and looked up to the sky and sighed: " The rise of China is unstoppable. European countries must pay a huge price for their original appeasement policy. The United States is the best example. An Eastern sleeping lion has awakened. Britain's status as an empire on which the sun never sets will be shaken. The Far East , is no longer controllable by Europeans, China will definitely become Britain¡¯s biggest enemy soon! What a pity, what a pity, all this can be avoided"
After hearing the news of Roosevelt's surrender, former U.S. President Taft flew into a rage on the spot, his fat body trembling, and cursed Roosevelt as a traitor. It was clear that he was the tough one who wanted to fight China to the end, but at this moment, he actually brought the United States with him. Wouldn't the surrender of nearly half of the army's elite troops put the United States in a position of failure?
After the current U.S. President Wilson learned the news, a complicated expression appeared on his face. Wilson was very clear about the strength of the United States. At this time, Roosevelt led his troops to surrender, and the strength of the United States plummeted. After fighting with China, There is almost no hope of victory in the following war.
Wilson did not yell at Roosevelt like Taft, but instead showed a calm attitude. However, when no one was around, Wilson said a meaningful sentence: "You did what I wanted to do but didn't dare to do." , to the Americans, you are a sinner, but to the United States, you are the biggest contributor. I am not as good as you, I really am not as good as you! If you had been elected president, the result would definitely not be like this. , you used a lifetime of infamy to buy the peace that the United States urgently needs at this moment. You are really much better than me"
The news of Roosevelt's surrender swept through all major states in the United States like a hurricane. Tens of thousands of Americans cursed Roosevelt, held massive demonstrations on the streets, and burned huge portraits of Roosevelt on the streets. and photos. In the streets and alleys of the United States, Roosevelt's portrait is plastered all over, but there is a big red cross on it, and the words "American Sinner" are written in red and eye-catching fonts below.
At the same time, the peace advocates began to vigorously promote peace proposals based on the reason that the domestic military strength of the United States was greatly reduced. However, the peace advocates, who had always been tough, lost their hearts because nearly half of the United States¡¯ elite army surrendered to China without firing a shot. With so much confidence, some originally determined militant factions also defected and tended to seek peace.
The balance of strength is there. Without the navy and losing hundreds of thousands of elite land forces, what can the United States use to resist the menacing Chinese navy, land, and air forces?
And when Tang Jian saw Roosevelt sending someone to deliver the surrender letter, he cursed on the spot and said just one word - Damn!
Tang Jian was of course overjoyed at Roosevelt's surrender. In this way, the pressure on the Chinese army was at least reduced by half, and he became more confident in attacking Washington!
However, the United States did not give Tang Jian the opportunity to bombard Washington.
On February 12, 1913, the U.S. government submitted a note to China, expressing its willingness to surrender unconditionally. However, the main fleet of the Chinese Pacific Fleet has already sailed to the east coast of the United States, cruising in the waters near the Portsmouth Port, an important U.S. military naval port not far from Washington, putting pressure on the White House in order to obtain greater gains at the negotiation table. Benefit.
On February 20, 1913, negotiators from the Chinese and American governments held the first peace negotiation in San Francisco. During the meeting, Chinese President Tang Jian also expressed his willingness to peacefully resolve the dispute between China and the United States.
Tang Jian is not a fanatical war fighter. The reason why Tang Jian has been waging foreign wars over the years is simply to obtain more benefits!
At this time of the war with the United States, Tang Jian just hoped to gain control of the entire Pacific region and become the true overlord of the Pacific. After annexing Luzon and Hawaii, the biggest threat facing China was the United States' North Atlantic Fleet. .
Now that the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet has been completely wiped out, Tang Jian has achieved most of his purpose in launching this war. From now on, China will have no rivals in the Pacific. The remaining purpose is to use what China has gained in the Pacific. To legalize interests, to legalize these interests, they must be recognized by the United States. This is why Tang Jian went to Washington in the first place to put pressure on the U.S. government.
Although it is said that it is forcing Washington to confrontIt was not a difficult task for China's land, sea and air forces at that time, but if the United States was forced into despair and the U.S. government tried to defeat the enemy, it would be more than worth the loss. After all, China was crossing an ocean to go to another country. When fighting on a continent, once the battle enters a stalemate, the longer it drags on, it will be a huge test for China's logistical supplies. For China, even if it wins, it will still be a tragic victory with 1,000 casualties to the enemy and 800 losses to itself. .
This is a huge test for China¡¯s weak industrial system.
Now, since the strategic goal has been achieved and he can defeat others without fighting, Tang Jian will certainly not refuse such a good thing. Although he cannot personally plant the Chinese flag on the dome of the White House in Washington, for Tang Jian, It's a huge pity.
In order to strive for more benefits, the main fleet of the Chinese Pacific Fleet is cruising on the east coast of the United States. Once the peace talks reach a deadlock, the Chinese Pacific Fleet can bombard Washington as soon as possible!
Under the threat of force from Tang Jian, China achieved great results at the negotiation table, reached many agreements with the United States, and prepared to sign a treaty.
On March 23, 1913, the Sino-US negotiations that lasted for more than a month finally came to an end. During this negotiation, in the Pacific region, the United States recognized the sovereignty of Hawaii and also recognized China¡¯s affiliation as the suzerainty of the Kingdom of Hawaii. At the same time, Guam and Luzon were ceded to China on the condition that China allowed the U.S. troops in these two places to safely withdraw to the United States.
In the Americas, the U.S. government should allow Cuba to seize the country and promise to withdraw all U.S. troops from Cuba. It should also promise to ensure the integrity of Cuba's sovereignty and not to station troops at will in Cuba in the future.
The prerequisite for the United States to recognize all the rights China has acquired in the Pacific is that China must withdraw its troops from places such as San Francisco and the Panama Canal, withdraw from the U.S. sphere of influence on the American continent, and allow China and the United States to have peaceful exchanges in the Pacific region and engage in equal overseas trade.
Finally, regarding the issue of war reparations between China and the United States, China first proposed a military reparation of US$500 million. Initially, American negotiators believed that the amount was too large and were unwilling to pay war reparations. However, after the Chinese Pacific Fleet conducted a live-fire exercise on the east coast , the attitude of the American negotiators immediately softened.
After several rounds of bargaining, the United States finally paid US$400 million in military compensation to China, which was paid off in ten years. The treaty signed this time is internationally known as the "China-U.S. Treaty of San Francisco." Since then, it has lasted for eight years. The Sino-American War in Yue ended with China's complete victory.
After the signing of the Treaty of San Francisco, Tang Jian ordered the Chinese naval, land and air forces to withdraw from Panama and San Francisco in accordance with the terms of the treaty. Xu Shuzheng and Zhang Zuolin, who had stayed in Cuba for several years, also returned to China with the army. According to their performance in Cuba , Tang Jian personally awarded the two men the rank of Army Lieutenant General and entered the General Staff to hold important positions.
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Three months later, Tang Mansion in Wuhan.
"Rui'er, Long'er, don't run around, take good care of your brother!" In the back garden of the Tang Mansion, three young and beautiful young women couldn't help but smile slightly when they looked at the three little figures playing in the distance. A smile. One of Tang Jian's daughters and two sons were playing in the open space in the back garden, and from time to time there was the innocent laughter of children. The three young women are none other than Tang Jian's three heavenly wives, Deng Yimeng, Jelena and Li Aiyan.
Li Aiyan said: "Two sisters, Brother Tang should be back today, right?"
Jelena smiled and said: "Tang Mingming promised to come back today. If he doesn't come back yet, I'll take care of him if I don't take care of him!"
Deng Yimeng seemed to be used to Jelina's threats to Tang Jian, covering her mouth and laughing: "Brother Jian always means what he says. I also stewed a ginseng and pork belly soup for him in the kitchen!"
"Three ladies, what are you discussing? Are you so happy?" Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded.
The three women all looked back and saw Tang Jian, who was tired of work, standing with a smile on his face. They didn't know when Tang Jian came, but none of the three women noticed it in advance.
"Brother Tang Jian, Brother Tang!" The three women were excited and threw themselves into Tang Jian's arms almost at the same time. Tang Jian grinned widely and couldn't hold his wife with both hands. The key is that the three wives are all stunning beauties. , If a man does this, his life is really worth it!
"Rui'er, Long'er, Chao'er, come on, your father is back!" Deng Yimeng waved to the three children. Unexpectedly, the three children just turned around and glanced at them, then ignored them and continued to play. play.
"These three children are really disobedient!" Jelina said angrily.
Tang Jian chuckled and said: "Don't blame them, we have always been apart from each other."?, it is normal for three little things to recognize each other. "Tang Jian doesn't mind being left out in the cold by his three children.
"Brother Tang, you will have to spend more time with them in the future." Li Aiyan said with a smile.
"That's natural. I will accompany you every day from now on. I have really suffered for you all these years. I have been away from home. I will pamper you in the future." Tang Jian said apologetically.
"Really, brother Jian!" Deng Yimeng looked surprised, then his face darkened and he said: "But you have so many political affairs every day, how can you have time to accompany us!"
Tang Jian shook his head and said, "Soon there won't be so many things bothering me."
"Why?" Telina asked.
Tang Jian said: "Because the government will hold a presidential election soon. I have been re-elected for two terms. According to the Chinese Constitution, it is impossible for me to be re-elected. In other words, a new national president will be elected."
According to the constitution established when the country was founded, the same person can only serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms as president. Tang Jian's resignation is in line with the provisions of the constitution. Tang Jian's original intention in establishing the republic was to promote democracy. However, because the country was newly established, the democratic consciousness was not strong enough. Now, after more than ten years of training, the people basically have a certain degree of democratic consciousness. The presidential election at this time is a good time to test the achievements of China's democratic ideological construction in the past few years since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
¡°Brother Tang, who will be elected as the new president?¡± Li Aiyan asked.
"Yan Fu has high moral character and high prestige, and he has the ability to govern the country. His prestige among the people is extremely high, so it is natural that he is the one." Tang Jian said.
Although the three women rarely participate in political affairs, they still know about Yan Fu. If Yan Fu is elected as the new president of China, he will naturally be popular.
"Jian'er, hurry up, it's time to eat!" At this time, Mrs. Tang came to the back garden and shouted to Tang Jian and others.
"Okay, come right away!" Tang Jian asked the three girls to pick up all his children. Long'er and Chao'er were the most naughty, with faces like little tabby cats, while Rui'er was quieter. After several teachings from the three girls, Long Er and Chao Er reluctantly called Tang Jian "Dad". Tang Jian pinched his sons' faces and laughed.
At this time, it was already the beginning of the lanterns. In the Tang Mansion, Tang Jian and his family were sitting together and having a good time. Although the two senior officials were already gray-haired, they were also happy to see their children and grandchildren in the house. Tang Jian was enjoying the special " Under the care", the bowl was piled high with various dishes. When the three little guys saw that their mother was so kind to this slightly unfamiliar father, they all became jealous and surrounded Tang Jianjian and shouted for a while, which immediately caused everyone to laugh.
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In October 1913, Yan Fu, the former Prime Minister of China, was elected as the new President of China. Tang Jian, the former President, retired behind the scenes and enjoyed the happiness of the people.
In November 1913, the South China Sea Fleet and Spain's Far East Fleet fought in the Nansha Islands. Spain was defeated and Borneo fell into the hands of China. In December of the same year, with the support of China, the original Lanfang descendants restored their country in Borneo. , established the Lanfang Democratic Republic, and had a suzerain and satellite relationship with China.
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated in Serbia. This incident was known as the Sarajevo Incident. This incident completely stimulated the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On July 28, 1914, Austria The Hungarian Empire declares war on Salvia.
On the 30th of the same month, Russia mobilized and sent troops to assist Serbia.
On August 1, Germany declared war on Russia, and then on August 3, it declared war on France.
On August 4, Germany invaded Belgium, which remained neutral, and Belgium declared war on Germany.
On the same day, Britain declared war on Germany, considering Belgium's importance to its homeland security and the Treaty of London signed in 1839 to ensure Belgium's neutrality. On August 6, Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia, Serbia declared war on Germany, and Italy declared neutrality.
On August 12, Britain declared war on Austria-Hungary. The First World War broke out.
In September of the same year, as one of the allies, conflicts between China and the French colony of Annam (Vietnam) intensified over the South China Sea. In order to compete for places such as Vietnam and Thailand, China's President Yan Fu publicly declared war on France and mobilized the China Pacific Fleet. The main fleet enters the South China Sea
So, a new legend belonging to China begins again
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