In terms of colonization of the Hokkien (Hokkaido) and Sakhalin Island, the United States was a latecomer compared to Japan. As early as the fifteenth century, the Japanese landed on the Hokkien land and established the Hokkien land there. Then the Matsumae-fan gained control of the Hokkien land from Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Japanese went north along the Hokkien coastline and soon established a small-scale fishing spot in the south of Sakhalin Island and started trade.&1t;/p>

Before the Japanese, indigenous people from Da6 and indigenous people from Sakhalin Island had trade. During the Yuan Dynasty, some silk was imported from the direction of the Hokkien land and was once called the Hokkien brocade. Later, the Japanese joined and called the trade carried out on Sakhalin Island Shandan trade. The Japanese used iron, salt and clothes to exchange for animal skins, sands and fish harvests from the Qilimi, Soren and other tribes.&1t;/p>

The Shandan trade and Japan's unauthorized list of Sakhalin Island as territory were a series of actions. The Qing government was in a state of ignorance until the community opened up this place, occupying the two sides of Heilongjiang and Sakhalin Island.&1t;/p>

At the beginning, the United States ignored Japan's development of Sakhalin Island and entered Sakhalin Island for colonization activities. In fact, this ignorance was not intentional. Until the 16th year of Chongzhen, the United States never even knew that the Japanese fishermen were aware of the fact that there was such a thing as Shandan trade. Later, the United States participated in the Shandan trade, and a large number of civilized goods in its hands quickly squeezed Japanese merchants out of the market. Matsumaki's vassal simply traded with the United States. Raw silk, tea and pig iron entered the hands of Matsumaki's vassal in exchange for wood, slaves and gold and silver. The Shandan trade became a semi-legal trade between the two countries.&1t;/p>

The United States never stopped its development of the north, especially around the Hokkien land. Due to fishing and whaling activities, it occupied various islands of the Kuril Islands in the years after the colonization began, and established settlements and villages on it, completing the actual occupation. In order to increase the transit points of the north-south route, it arranged a closer unfreezing port for ships in the Dongfang Port. The affiliated island in the western part of the Hokkien land was selected. This island, which was affected by the warm current of Japan, became the winter anchorage of Dongfang Port, and some buildings and villas were also built on it for some wealthy businessmen and senior officials in Dongfang Port to spend the winter.&1t;/p>

Because the Hokkien land was not the core interest area of ​​the Matsumaki vassal, and the new Shanmaki trade brought a lot of profits, the Matsumaki vassal showed a default attitude towards the expansion of the United States. In the original history, the Matsumaki vassal's national map "Master Bo Yuguo Drawing" that paid tribute to the shogunate in the 17th year of Chongzhen (44th), the Hokkien land and Sakhalin Island were both listed as Japanese territory, and in this time and space there are no affiliated islands around Sakhalin Island and the surrounding Sakhalin Island.&1t;/p>

As a large number of immigrants entered the Yongning Chief Executive District, solving the grain problem has become a major problem for the Yongning administrative district. In the vast Heilongjiang and the Ussuri River, even on the fertile black soil, rice and wheat cannot be grown. The real grain crops are low-yield oats, barley, and the staple food in the Yongning administrative district have been potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes, including rice, and wheat from the base camp and neighboring countries.&1t;/p>

"You mean, everyone depends on their ability?" Lin He asked.&1t;/p>

Li Mingxun smiled. He knew that it would be difficult for the Japanese to accept this condition unless they could be compensated in other aspects. However, a feudal country that was closed to the country really had nothing to desire. The worst result was the breakdown of relations. Japan lived on its own behind closed doors, while the United States could not lose the big market of Japan, especially in the case of the fall of the Great Six.&1t;/p>

From a diplomatic perspective alone, Lin He hopes to give up the Hokkien land, so that the biggest conflict with Japan will be gone, and any other conditions can be negotiated.&1t;/p>

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Li Mingxun thought for a long time and felt a headache. A feudal country like Japan, which is closed to the country and has strong strength, is difficult to gain the initiative if it cannot obtain absolute technological advantages or strength advantages, because it has a natural advantage when playing games with any party, that is, it can withdraw from the game at any time. The Japanese comprador class that the United States has cultivated over the past few years still does not have much say in the feudal regime.&1t;/p>

In fact, the United States can completely use its naval advantages to put pressure on Japan, and at least cut off trade between the islands and coastal areas of this island country. This is enough to make Japan compromise. However, one thing is that it is not wise to open up another battlefield when the situation of the Great Six battle is in full swing.&1t;/p>

"It's so good to fish in the muddy water." Li Mingxun sighed.&1t;/p>

Lin He smiled on his face. As Li Mingxun said, it is easy to catch fish in a muddy water, but Japan is currently a pool of stagnant water. This turtle slumped into the stagnant water pool, which made people unable to do anything. Li Mingxun said: "It is better to mess up the water in Japan."&1t;/p>

"You mean, messing up Japan? This is a good strategy. You know, when Chinese merchants made the most money, it was the Warring States Period in Japan. At that time, all kinds of things could be sold at high prices without any policy obstacles. It was simply a paradise for merchants." Lin He said, thinking for a while, and continuing: "The United States has been secretly cultivating the Satsuma clan. Can we instigate the rebellion?"&1t;/p>

"No, Japan has been peaceful for a long time. The Satsuma clan is not considered a strong strength. Once a rebellion is easily destroyed, it is easy to expose their relationship with the United States. It is counterproductive. This piece should be left for the critical moment." Li Mingxun said with a smile, seeing Lin He's eager face, and said, "I have a thought in my mind now, but there is no answer for the time being. Let's do this. For diplomatic negotiations with Japan, you should try your best to go back. What good ideas can you have for this?"&1t;/p>

Lin He smiled: "If it's a delay, there will be more methods. For example, we can open our mouths and want to buy Hokkien land in Japan. If I suggest that the United States is willing to buy part of the land in Hokkien land for 500,000 taels of silver, what do you think Japan will reply?"&1t;/p>

"This Japanese probably won't agree." Li Mingxun was a little confused.&1t;/p>

Lin Hedao: "I certainly won't agree, but the Japanese are tactful, and the Hokkien land is not a place of trust. They also want to continue the existing trade, so they will not directly refuse, but will propose a price that is difficult for us to accept. If that is the case, I will contact the base camp. Once we go, will not delay the time?&1t;/p>

Of course, the Japanese may also directly refuse. In the name of the fact that the Hokkien land is Japanese territory, this creates a problem. Who will bear the cost of the withdrawal? Now the United States has more than 30,000 citizens in the Hokkien land, and has reclaimed nearly 100,000 acres of fertile land. There are also animal farms, logging farms, and livestock. These costs should be borne by Japan. Moreover, I suggest that while the negotiation has not yet achieved results, immigrate to the Hokkien as quickly as possible to form a larger established fact. If in the final stage of the negotiation, there are 100,000 nationals in the Hokkien land, we can pretend that Japan does not pay for the money and give up this part of the country. In this way, Japan can only conquer a force of 100,000 people by itself. With the situation where Japan has been safeguarded for a long time, how much will it cost to conquer such remote places?"&1t;/p>

"It seems you have been prepared for a long time, otherwise you wouldn't have known the Japanese so much." Li Mingxun smiled, thinking that he really did not misunderstand Lin He. This person's methods are both hard and soft, and it is very suitable for diplomatic work.&1t;/p>

Lin Hedao: "Of course, I have done some homework, and there is a last policy. If the transaction is not successful, we will rent it, like Hong Kong, and make it a large concession. This can be regarded as a huge bait for the Japanese. You have also seen that the Japanese have only developed a few territory in the Hokkien land for two hundred years. What they most want to see is that we leave and leave high-yield rice fields, mature minerals and ready-made harbors, so we will definitely accept our proposal, so that the conditions can be delayed for a long time. Even if it is finally achieved, the ten or even decades of renting the Hokkien land will not change. Decades are enough to change everything."&1t;/p>

"Haha, we can take the initiative in less than a few decades, ten years, or even five years." Li Mingxun said.&1t;/p>

Lin He focused on the key points. The method of renting was the last trump card he prepared. If he could get the support of Li Mingxun, his diplomat's path would not be able to overcome. He said: "I plan this way, discuss trade and the sovereignty of the Hokkien, and do not affect each other. At least we must protect our trade with Japan and not be kidnapped by sovereignty issues. As for the lease of the Hokkien, I prefer to rent from the Matsumae vassal instead of the Japanese shogun. This will make the future better. At least, controlling the Matsumae vassalt that is isolated overseas is easier than controlling a Japanese country with a population of 20 million."&1t;/p>

"Brother Lin has a profound plan and is truly worthy of being the elder of the United States, hahaha." Li Mingxun exclaimed sincerely.&1t;/p>

"Then the Essian land?" Lin He asked with a smile.&1t;/p>

Li Mingxun said: "I will inform the Immigration Bureau and let them accelerate immigration to the Hokkien land. It is still in the southwest monsoon season, and we and the Lujian regime are also preparing to launch a large-scale military operation in the Great Sixth. The number of immigrants is not a problem!"&1t;/p>

"Since that's the case, Japan will no longer be a problem, Your Excellency!" Lin He said solemnly.&1t;/p>

Li Mingxun smiled and said, "As the elders said, no one among all people can match you at the diplomatic level. Linhe, it's great that the United States has you."&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!