Chapter 191: Brewing

The world of 1914 was a year when mankind bid farewell to an era. The war in Europe began to be at its most intense time in the Marne River area. After decades of preparation, millions of German troops armed to the teeth planned to establish European hegemony with a battle, but finally retreated like a tide on the Marne River. After the most violent battle, hundreds of thousands of lives were paid. Several major European warring countries took a breath after the movement, melee and crossing of the large forces. France broke free from the nightmare of destruction, and the front lines of both sides were reorganized, waiting for the next more violent battle. The Russian army on the Eastern Front found a resolute defeat in front of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the defeat of Tannenburg.

A little face. Countless animals in the Western population mobilized from Russia's vast territory, filled in batches to prepare for new wars. The war became increasingly fierce throughout Europe. No one in the war had expected that the war would stabilize in such a stalemate way before the war. European powers would shed the last drop of blood in this unprecedented human tragedy. Many royal families who initiated this war would land in the post-war crown. And they seemed to have a stable and powerful colonial system and plundering system, and would be shaky in the great changes in the old continent. New powers would be born after the war, and the wave of national awakening would one day become unstoppable.

The war in Europe made all the warring countries eagerly seek forces that could be united. Britain and France began to mobilize their colonial system and industrial potential. But they still felt that their confidence was insufficient to defeat Germany. Their first hope was naturally placed on the country with unlimited potential in the New World. But the United States is now at the time when the isolationism trend is at its peak. They almost flatly rejected the will of the Allies. The ports of the United States are still loading German merchant ships with supplies. Britain immediately announced the policy of a comprehensive blockade of the German trading system. In Asia, the war between the Eastern partners of the Allies in Shandong, China finally attracted their greatest attention. The report on China's upward momentum also officially appeared on the British Prime Minister's desk. China became

A unified nation-state and a revival movement began. The impact on the Asian landscape was unprecedentedly far-reaching. Of course, the wise politicians in Great Britain understood this. However, they felt that this situation was not a bad thing for the empire. Britain, which had been playing a balanced balance on the European continent for more than two hundred years, had restrained China's rise and Japan, and the two sides might reach a balanced Asian pattern. It was not unacceptable. Moreover, these two countries had the potential to participate in European wars. The Japanese navy was a powerful supplement to the British Royal Navy, and the Chinese army, which emerged from the new army, made the world admire the world, was it also a very good supplement to the long fronts of Europe. Are these two countries not a very good choice for the British Empire to be included in the new Asian system controlled by the highest level?

Whitehall issued an urgent order to the British ambassador to China and Japan. He also sent the Imperial Foreign Minister Sir Grey from the empire to urgently participate in the mediation of Sino-Japanese peace. He also hoped to tie China into the Allied chariots as much as possible. On the European continent, the British Expeditionary Force had already invested 500,000 infantry, and the subsequent investment was still a bottomless pit! Lord Kichinna, as the helmsman of the Imperial Army, had requested another 2.5 million army to expand! Such a continental army would be a great harm to the empire's naval tradition! The British Empire did not want to exhaust its last young man and the last penny for the war on the European continent. The imperial diplomatic resources tilted towards the east for a while.

On the other side of the Pacific Ocean between China and Japan, these days, the conflict between China and Japan almost occupied the same position in the newspaper, like the European war. It has the same space. If the United States, a two-western country, had a closer look at the psychology of its countries at that time, would have a little more attention than Europe. These ancestors who fled from the European continent, now do not have the confidence and savior feeling of Europe after the First World War. The first reaction of the European powers was to remain absolutely neutral and not get involved in the disputes of the old continent. But for Asia, it was different. There, they seized the first colony at the beginning of the century. In China's affairs, the United States has always regarded itself as a mediator and a country with great kindness. For Japan, it used to support it, but with the expansion of Japan's ambitions, it is now

More but more wary. The confrontation between Hawaii and the United States and Japan, the 16 battleships of the Great White Fleet, and the opening of the Panama Canal. All of them are targeting this new powerful power in the Pacific. Since the outbreak of the European war, Japan has joined the Allies, but no one soldier and one warship was sent to Europe. However, it is difficult to expand their sphere of influence in Asia. It turns out that Germany belongs to the Central Pacific group.

The islands were seized by them. Especially the Marshall Islands, which are already very close to the Hawaiian Islands, the base of the US Pacific Fleet. In case a war breaks out between the two countries, Japan has a vast base in the Central Pacific to revolve, and the US Pacific Fleet will face the threat! Especially the change of hands of the Palau Islands, the Philippines has been separated. The United States' strategic pattern in Asia has become unprecedentedly dangerous! The battleships and armored cruisers of the Japanese detachment of the US detachment

Not to mention that if the 100,000 Japanese troops landed in Shandong, if China's coast was gradually swallowed by Japan, then the United States' development in Asia would have to face this biggest enemy! At that time, the United States was pessimistic about the United States' strategic personnel. Although the United States now maintains a neutral policy, it is very likely that it will face powerful enemies in both oceans. Few people can believe that Chinese troops that are worse than militia in legend can fight against such powerful enemies as Japan. However, the news from Qingdao surprised the United States. Japan was defeated! After capturing all the German defenders, the Chinese army had the spare time to fight a decisive battle with the Japanese army and defeat its main force!

The New York Times published a series of editorials and articles focusing on Asia, and one editorial was widely circulated: "………The turmoil in Asia seems to be a supplement to the unprecedented tragic war in Europe. While the European powers were fighting for hegemony, Asia seemed to be in a small battle for hegemony. China, in just a few years, seemed to be impressive. As the United States itself, maintaining its neutrality requires maintaining its own security in the two oceans. This is a natural decision of the United States' geographical location since its advance westward. Maintaining peace seems to remind you of the words of Theodore Roosevelt, speaking kindly, but holding a big stick. After Congress has put many restrictions on the big stick of the United States...… Think about our poor army and the navy that has not been expanded since the Great White Fleet! Now the United States, the biggest expectation seems to be two

Opponents outside the foreign countries can maintain balance. God bless the United States to make us rich, strong, merciful and fair. But in maintaining our own security and neutrality and the prosperity of the United States, we need our own efforts! This article does not want to involve more things in the Old Continent, about Asia. China is a country with traditional interests and traditional friendship. The United States has a very good image in China. A civilized and initially industrialized China may be able to curb Japan's ambitions that should not have and make the Pacific Ocean a truly peaceful ocean. The interests of the United States will go north from the Philippines to Vladivostok. This is not only a support for peace, but also a huge market......" The author of this editorial a. Smith. After forty years, he admitted to everyone that he accepted the public relations of the Asian Heritage Foundation established by Yuchen at that time.

The outside world is changing in a bustling manner. After decades, these have become historical scenery, studied and commemorated by people. However, as a party in history, Yuchen does not have such a good leisure. He holds all his spirit and looks at the changes in the current situation. With China's weak national strength, he forcibly participates in this international game. He has to give all his spirit. After an exciting victory and triumphant victory, he is waiting quietly in Nanjing. Sometimes, he needs to wait patiently, especially when the situation is complicated by his own director.

Wang Dengke gently knocked on the office door, and heard Yuchen say, "Come in!" He pushed the door and saw Yuchen sitting in front of the desk in military uniform, full of official documents. He was rubbing his wrist with a quiet face. Wang Dengke whispered: "The Prime Minister's Secretariat did not call, so Premier Song came to visit him. He is now waiting outside the corridor..." Yuchen was stunned: "Why didn't you notify me earlier? Mr. Dunchu, I want to greet you outside the door, how can you do this?..." He hurriedly stood up and wanted to go out to greet him, but he heard Song Jiaoren laughing at the door: "President, you are wrong about Deputy Wang.

The magistrate, I originally agreed to wait a few days to talk to you, but my brother was always uneasy. I didn't let you have a good rest, and no one came here. I was so rude and rude." As he said that, he saw Song Jiaoren's figure appear at the door. Although he smiled very happily, his tightly locked eyebrows revealed that the Prime Minister was very uneasy. Yuchen hurriedly greeted him and shook hands, turned to instruct Wang Dengke, "Go to the reception room to prepare and prepare the cigars!" Song Jiaoren quickly shook his hands repeatedly: "It's here, it's here! No need to worry, today my brother is really full of worries and talks in the president's office. Brothers think it's better than anything else."

Yuchen's eyes flashed, and he smiled faintly, and said to Wang Dengke: "Take the door up and watch the corridor, don't let someone come in and disturb me." Wang Dengke saluted and gently took out the door and brought the doors of the second door and the small living room outside. Yuchen walked back to his desk and said to Song Jiaoren: "Mr. Dunchu, please sit down. If you have any questions, let's have a good talk today."

Song Jiaoren sat down on a sofa chair with a wry smile, and then leaned against Yuchen's desk. Yuchen joined hands and waited quietly for him to speak. The relationship between the two has always been between the two. In addition to the exchanges at the ceremony, there are few private conversations like this. The day after the triumphal parade, Song Jiaoren took the initiative to come to the door. It is really rare. But Yuchen knew it in his mind that he might come to the door to negotiate and sign a treaty as soon as possible. Japan's more than 50,000 troops are still firmly on the northern wing of Jiaozhou Bay. Not everyone knows that the Japanese army is actually in a desperate situation.

If they don't drive them into the sea, they are just more proactive in negotiations in the future. They also retain a little bit of the vitality of the National Defense Forces. The Japanese troops were alone there and consumed huge amounts of domestic funds and materials every day. They are also hostages for their negotiations. The Japanese army does not have a barely decent result and will never take the initiative to withdraw this army. Even their military headquarters will have to bear the reputation of the army. It is better to withdraw troops after negotiations than to be driven into the sea! But as long as both the enemy and us know that these 50,000 Japanese soldiers are squeezed into a line of defense without any depth, and their heavy troops can deal with them at any time. This goal is achieved.

However, for these politicians who have not experienced modern warfare, these tens of thousands of Japanese troops are still a huge threat...

Song Jiaoren's eyes flashed for a long time, and finally broke the dullness in the office: "President, this war has many twists and turns. We have taken care of our worries in the rear. The members of the parliament had already made a motion to move the capital to Wuhan. But in the end, the President's surprise soldier stood out and laid the victory in one fell swoop. As Chinese people, there is no one who is not unpride. With the President, this great man, it is a great blessing for the country and nation...... Everyone was very excited yesterday's military parade, as if they were dreaming. Who doesn't want his country to be so glorious? Thinking of the President's hard work on the front line, we are really a little ashamed... I heard that the President's wife is still serving in the hospital? The first lady of the country is also a very important tool for the famous. The President is good for being selfless, but he should also take care of his wife, and the President cannot be too sad."

Listening to Song Jiaoren's speech there was a little messy, Yuchen smiled: "Thank you Mr. Dunchu for your praise. Yu is just doing his own duties. The victory on the front line is also the support of the people, and the achievements of the soldiers on the front line fighting bloody battles. Yu is really ashamed of being aware of his reputation. He should have reported his duties to the parliament when he came back, but the Japanese army did not evacuate from Shandong for a day, and the war was not over in one day. So wait for two more days... As for Xiaoyuan, she is still young. She can't stay in the presidential palace for all day long. She is very happy to serve in the field hospital. Even Mr. Yiyu supports it very much..."

Song Jiaoren shook his head slightly, leaned on the sofa chair, pondered for a long time, and finally said, "President, our cabinet knows that you have a deep research on the international situation. In the international political arena, the joint efforts and several operations have allowed the Republic of China to be officially recognized by the great powers. The current international status has been unprecedentedly improved. But how does the President plan to end this incident? There are still more than 100,000 soldiers on the front line, and the daily expenses of the border troops in Northeast China are still around 270,800,000 yuan. The national finance has shown some signs of recovery. Although the public debt subscription is now enthusiastic and the national currency credit is still good. But in the long run, it will not be long.

A long way to go………We still need to build steadily. Now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a notice from the British Ambassador that the British Foreign Minister Sir Grey is going to the Far East to mediate the war between the two sides. Will our government immediately issue a statement to express our wish for peace? Now international sympathy is now, but on our side. If we still put on a preparedness for war, we are afraid that international public opinion will be detrimental to us in the future………Japan is not a monolithic part. As long as we express our intentions, we will always get a response. It is better to take the initiative in such matters. It is better to show that our starting position is to resist aggression, not others."

This seems to be what Song Jiaoren really wants to say when he comes here. Brother Dunchu is indeed quite frank. He doesn't play with things that he is wandering around with. He does feel quite relaxed when working with such a prime minister. What Yuchen admires most is that this person's public aspiration is definitely greater than his selfishness. Although sometimes his opinion may not be correct. For such a prime minister, he is confident of working to the end. He relaxed his body on the chair, and his face was filled with a little deliberate relaxed smile. He picked up the stacks of official documents on the table and spoke slowly.

"Mr. Dunchu, the current domestic political situation is under your auspices. I am very relieved. Since the European War, the overall economic form of the country has been improving. The governance and supervision of local governments have also been gradually improved. You work in Nanjing, one side of the country, and the other side of the country should assist Niansun to support the front line. You have a rare sleep every day. Everyone has worked the same hard work and they all want to do a good job in the country! Especially since the outbreak of the European War, you and Mr. Yiyu have formulated an expansionary economic policy, and want to make use of the increased market in the shortest time.

, I have initially established the country's industrial system, which is very heart-willing! With you in the rear, I am very at ease in commanding wars on the front line...... I can't let go of diplomatic affairs for the time being. To put it bluntly, I am now a little famous in the international community, and everyone recognizes me when negotiating. In my position, I am relatively relaxed in doing things, not my own personal power. International affairs are indeed too complicated now! Do you think the UK's mediation this time is a kind heart? It's not their own

Starting from our own interests! We won the battle, their mediation conditions are probably to curb us a little more so that Japan can sit on the negotiating table. Because of this, I need to take the initiative to attack myself and join forces with some aspects to put pressure on Japan! Now it is a secret battle... Japan's domestic forces are not a solid piece of iron. But their ultimate goal is to suppress China as much as possible and make profits for their country! So I cannot be soft at this time, not at all. Although this time, I have to be with Japan

Although the scale of the war is not large, the various aspects involved are the dispute between the two countries' national destiny, which is a life-and-death relationship! Japan may think they can afford to lose for the time being, but I cannot afford to lose at all! I hope Mr. Dunchu, the cabinet and the parliament will explain my feelings properly... Now that the country spends some money on Shandong's military operations, it will save a lot of money in the long run. I will continue to concentrate troops in East China to form a deterrent. I have real strength at hand, so can other things be discussed!"

He pondered for a moment, thinking about whether to reveal something he was operating to Song Jiaoren. Song Jiaoren spoke first: "As soon as the president returned to Nanjing, he met guests from the United States. Now he reads summary of American newspapers every day. Do you plan to unite the United States and suppress Japan and make them a little more alert? If you can't work with the United States, the United States will be completely reliable? After all, I have no direct contact with these. If you speak recklessly, please forgive me."

Sure enough, Song Jiaoren is not a stupid person either. Yuchen smiled faintly, thinking carefully about how to answer: "………The United States is different from Britain. They do not have such deep colonial experience and the experience of maintaining an empire. Of course, they will learn very quickly. The existence of Japan is actually a good thing for China and the United States at this stage. The two countries have a common strong relationship across the Pacific Ocean. In the future, as their strength grows, there may be changes... Mr. Dunchu, I read Americans' books on Asia. In fact, I have some of my own ideas, just like the British have Indian plots, but the United States also has a kind of China.

Plot. These are the basis and room for cooperation between the two sides, and we can work hard to find a way. This time, we actually took the initiative to express our willingness to help the United States limit Japan's expansion momentum in Asia. Both sides gain their own interests... There are no long-term friends in the international community. However, some countries are our long-term enemies. For the enemy in front of us, we may need to sacrifice some temporarily. But it is definitely not a traitor!" He stood up, as if he wanted to end the conversation. For smart people, a few words were enough. If he could support it, he would firmly support it. If he was unwilling to support it, it would be useless to say anything.

Song Jiaoren also stood up, as if he wanted to say something, but finally stopped it. The worry between his eyebrows calmed down a little. He nodded slightly to Yuchen: "Well, I still hope that the president and the hospital should keep in touch with each other at any time, and state affairs should be made public. This will reduce many disadvantages."

Yuchen laughed as soon as he heard this: "Mr. Dunchu, I don't want to have another dispute between the government and the court! When the negotiations are about to begin, I will go to the parliament to make policy explanations in person. Please rest assured of this!" His tone then turned serious: "The situation below may continue like a storm. Mr. Dunchu, I hope you can help me stabilize the overall situation of the country!"
Chapter completed!