The 103rd chapter Katsura (2)
Kanetaro was originally sitting behind the desk, but when he saw the visitor, he was shocked and immediately got up from his seat, walked up quickly, and bowed to the visitor.
At the same time, several other generals and officials in the command center also recognized who the person was and greeted the person with Katsutaro.
"Your Excellency Prince, why did you come here?"
The middle-aged man who came in was nothing but Prince Shinai Fushimimiya!
As an important member of the royal family, Prince Sadaki studied at the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School at the age of seventeen and participated in the Southwest War that broke out in the tenth year of Meiji (1877).
In the 19th year of Meiji, Prince Sadaai, who was only 28 years old, was awarded the Grand Order of the Chrysanthemum Band. He was later promoted to major general of the army and attended the nobles' house. He became one of the most core officials of Emperor Meiji.
Before the Japanese-Qing War, Prince Seonai was the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade. As the war progressed, the Japanese army lost steadily in North Korea. The base camp reorganized the 11th Division with some veterans of the Fourth Brigade who remained in the state and had not yet set off for war. Prince Seonai Fushimiya was the commander of the division. Subsequently, the 11th Division and the 10th Division surrounded the attack on Pyongyang according to Kawakami Kawakami's plan.
Everyone knows the story after that. Because of his teammates, the plan failed. The 11th Division was surrounded and annihilated by two divisions of the Guards. Seeing that the situation was unsuccessful, Gong Zhenai Fushio surrendered and was taken to Seoul to present to Liu Shaoqing.
"I came here to preserve the last hope of the Great Japanese Empire!"
Time goes back to three days ago.
Seoul.
"Your Excellency Prince, are you doing rest these two days?"
Just like every weasel who wishes a chicken a happy new year, the greetings of Liu Shaoqing and Fushimi Palace when they meet are so evil (read three times here).
Fushimimiya really ignored him.
"Cough, cough", Liu Shaoqing coughed twice to hide his embarrassment. "I wonder if His Highness the Prince is interested in learning some current news in your country?"
Fushimiya continues to read.
"Okay. Although you don't want to talk to me, what I'm talking about next is not about you, but about the rise and fall of Japan. So I hope you will listen."
Fushimigu put down the book in his hand and looked at Liu Shaoqing faintly.
"The Qing army has landed in Jiuzhou and has occupied most of the Jiuzhou."
Fushimiya did not respond.
"The Russians are treacherous and join forces with the French, are attacking Hokkaido and have landed in Hakodate."
Fushimiya frowned.
"The British fleet and the German fleet are on their way to the Far East."
"What do you want to say?" Fushimiya said his first sentence after being captured.
Liu Shaoqing smiled.
"You know, this war of aggression initiated by Japan has failed. Now it is Japan, not the Qing Dynasty, that has become fish on the chopping board. The Russians and the French have begun to divide your country. If your country does not make a decision, and waiting for Japan, it will be the destruction of its country."
The Qing Dynasty occupied Kyushu, and if Japan did not surrender, it would inevitably attack the present. The Russians and the French jointly sent troops, and they would not stop in Hokkaido, stabbing them in the back when Japan and the Qing Dynasty were seriously injured in their bloody battle. Needless to say, the British, even in order to curb the Russians, they would stab at the feast of slaughtering Japan. The Germans were already crazy about overseas colonies. This is something that the world knows, so how could they give up this rare opportunity?
Fushimigu knew that Liu Shaoqing was not wrong. When Russia betrayed, Japan was on the edge of a cliff. In fact, when this war to bet on national destiny began, Japan was already on the edge of a cliff, and the difference was just when it fell.
"The fate of Japan is already destined."
Fushimimiya shook her head and sighed.
"Yes, from the beginning of your decision to launch this war, failure is destined. No matter how greedy the snake is, it cannot swallow the elephant, let alone the dragon? But now there is still a chance to keep your country as vital as possible. Perhaps, there is still a little chance of turning over in the future."
Fushimiya suddenly raised her head, this time, his eyes were no longer dull.
Opening the city.
"The First to Sixth Divisions are the elite of the Imperial Japanese Army. Every soldier here means an army. In North Korea, the only one left is your division. Moreover, Gui Jun, you have fought with the Qing people and know their tactics and styles of play. If they can be used in our army in the future, our combat effectiveness will definitely be further improved. Moreover, if these soldiers are brought back to the country, they will form five times or even ten times the combat power in the future. This is a glimmer of hope for us to revive the Imperial Japanese in the future."
Kanetaro guessed at the beginning that Fushimiji was here to persuade him to surrender. He was originally determined to serve the country and had the plan to break the whole army, but Fushimiji's words changed his original intention.
"If it weren't for the Russians' trick, once Kawakami's strategic concept was realized, the Qing army would be trapped now! If the Russians had not wanted to seize the territory and ports of the empire from the very beginning, we would not have lost all our naval power and would not have been slaughtered like now! Therefore, the Russians are our real enemies. In the current empire, only Gui Jun and Oshiko can bear the burden of the revival of the empire, and only these soldiers in your hands are the spark of the revival of the empire. Therefore, I beg you to put aside the glory of the warriors and reserve a glimmer of hope for the empire! Please!"
On November 11, 1893, the 3rd Japanese Division, which was trapped in Kaichuang, was also the last combat unit of the Japanese army in North Korea. Under the leadership of the division commander Kae Taro, the Qing government needed to release these surrendered personnel and return to China.
"Haha, I didn't expect that Liu Shaoqing really has a 'ace' in his hand."
In the Forbidden City, Zai Tian looked at the telegram in his hand and said with a smile.
The princes, military aircraft, and ministers standing below are naturally the princes, military aircraft, and ministers. Now the situation in the Korean War has been completely settled, and the next thing is how to face the local battle in Japan.
"Emperor..." Zhang Zhiwan Yuezhong made a report.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
"Liu Shaoqing used the Japanese prince to persuade the Third Division to surrender, which was indeed a great achievement. However, this person, without asking the imperial court, interfered with the enemy's conditions and agreed to the enemy's conditions privately. If the tiger returns to the mountain, he should be punished!"
Zhang Zhiwan was also in charge of the Ministry of Justice, and he was very disliked these young "jesters" who had shaved their heads. In terms of handling this matter, Liu Shaoqing took action first and then reported, and made a private decision to agree to the Japanese's conditions, which made Zhang Zhiwan get the opportunity to participate in him.
"In the past, Chonghou went to Russia to sign the Yili Agreement under the order, but signed a treaty with Russia privately and sold a large area of Xinjiang territory. Later, he was punished by the two empress dowagers. If all the ministers outside were like Liu Shaoqing, they made their own decisions and signed an agreement with the enemy country in exchange for military merit, then what is the court? Where is the national law?"
In July 1871, Tsarist Russia took advantage of the time when Agubai, an officer of the Khanate of Central Asia, invaded Xinjiang and attacked eastward, and sent troops to occupy the Ili area. The Qing government negotiated with him many times, and Tsarist Russia refused to withdraw its troops. In 1875, the Qing government appointed Zuo Zongtang, the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, as the imperial envoy, to supervise Xinjiang military affairs. In April 1876, Zuo Zongtang marched into Xinjiang and defeated Agubai in December 1877, recaptured all Xinjiang territory except the Ili area, and crushed Britain. Russia attempted to support and use Agubai to transform Xinjiang into its colony.
In June 1878, the Qing government appointed Chonghou as the imperial envoy and went to Tsarist Russia to negotiate the recapture of Ili. However, under the coercion of Tsarist Russia, Chonghou signed the "Treasury of the Delivery of Ili" (i.e., the "Treasury of Rivagia"), "Aihui Special Article", "Supervision and Special Articles of Military Expenses and Funds" and "Land Trade Charter" with Tsarist Russia without permission without permission from the Qing government. It is stipulated that: 1. Russia returns the Ili area, and China will ced Russia to the west of the Horgos River and the Tex River basin, and
The borders of Tarbachtai and Kashgar regions were changed. 2. Russian merchants were exempt from duty-free trade in China and Mongolia and the entire Xinjiang region, and a new line of land trade between China and Russia was added. 3. Compensation for Russian soldiers and "compensation" for Russian people, a total of 5 million silver rubles (about 2.8 million taels of silver). 4. Seven consuls including Jiayuguan, Kobdo, Ulyasutai, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi, and Gucheng were added. Based on this, although Yili returned to China, its western border and southern border were still occupied by Russia, and it was in a situation where it was attacked from the north, west and south.
After the signing of the "Treasury Treaty on the Yili Treaty", domestic public opinion was in an uproar and accused Chonghou of treason. The Qing government also believed that "the agreement between the Russians and Chonghou was very ill-fated", and refused to ratify the treaty and dismissed Chonghou from office.
Zai Tian knew that Zhang Zhiwan used the Chonghou case as an example at this time, but in fact, it was a crime to be punished. Because Liu Shaoqing's approach was completely opposite to Chonghou. Chonghou was selling national interests, while Liu Shaoqing was fighting for national interests. However, Zhang Zhiwan's words were not simply rejected, because Zhang Zhiwan mentioned a point of "if every minister outside was like this" - Zai Tian can guarantee that Liu Shaoqing would not sell national interests, but once this word was opened, who knows what others would do? The framework of "national interests" is too big and too vague, and sometimes it is difficult to define. So this hole cannot be opened.
Moreover, Zhang Zhiwan also started from the standpoint of centralization and was to maintain his rule, so in this case, it cannot be simply dealt with.
Zai Tian quickly sorted out his ideas and then smiled heartily: "Zhang Aiqing is indeed a pillar of the court and dares to speak out in a blunt manner. Yes, the court of law cannot allow anyone to reach any agreement with other countries or organizations or individuals without permission without permission. Such matters can only be agreed upon by the Military Affairs Office, the court issued an order, and handed over to the Zongli Yamen for handling."
"The emperor is wise!" Zhang Zhiwan said immediately.
"However, this matter was not handled by Liu Shaoqing privately." Zai Tian suddenly turned around.
Nani Zhang Zhiwan was stunned. Master, are you going to openly favoritism...
"I actually instructed this matter before, and the purpose was to better deal with Russia. It was just that because the conditions were not perfect at that time, I did not inform everyone, so I ordered Liu Shaoqing to act as much as possible, so I tried to win over the Japanese as much as possible, and increase the difficulty of Russia's expansion of its power in the Far East."
Well, since the emperor has said that, what else can I do? Even if I know it is nonsense, do you still jump up and say, "Your Majesty, you are nonsense, you are obviously partial, and there is nothing like this. The so-called "Your Majesty" is not a joke. The emperor says there is no need to have it. Otherwise, the emperor will ask: This is what I told Liu Shaoqing privately, how could you know if it is there? Are you staring at me and eavesdropping on me?
"The Emperor's Holy Wisdom..." Zhang Zhiwan could only admit defeat.
However, Zai Tian took advantage of this topic and had an idea to come up with a way to indignate Russians.
Chapter completed!