Chapter 16 Washington's Minister Worries Downing Street's Decision(2/2)
I think it is extremely beneficial and realistic for the UK.
I ask you, my friends, to consider my proposal seriously.
sincerely yours
Alfred = Hamworth"
Asquith raised his head, this was a new crisis he needed to face, and Britain's interests in the Far East were challenged.
"If I accept Hamworth's suggestion, then we will have to face the doubts of many people, because we will sacrifice British interests in the Far East!"
Asquith smiled faintly, but only he could understand the bitterness in his smile.
"But are we capable of ensuring Britain's interests?"
Contrary to what Hamworth thought, Asquith believed that he could not take any more risks now, otherwise his political life would inevitably end.
"What do you think-"
Looking at Gray, Prime Minister Asquith hesitated -
"Now the Chinese have no intention of using strong methods to obtain treaties with other countries..."
"Your Excellency, it is a universal principle that treaties must be observed. For China now, they are eager to win the understanding of various countries, rather than confront them! Therefore, they are unlikely to choose tough measures."
Earl Gray pinched his fingers and then said.
"For political reasons, I think we can consider some of Ambassador Hamworth's suggestions!"
"You mean?"
"Japan's part is undoubtedly extremely important to maintain the balance of power in Asia."
"However, the ambition shown by Japan at the beginning of the war proved that they were extremely greedy."
Prime Minister Asquith said thoughtfully that before the Sino-Japanese conflict, the reason why Britain finally sided with China was very simple. Japan's greed really shocked them.
"But, what about China?"
Nodding, Asquith immediately got to the point,
"I think the most important issue now is China's issue?"
"Your Excellency, Ambassador Hamworth did not understand something."
Gray smiled and touched his chin.
Chapter completed!