However, Jurdin did discuss important matters with Richie, but before the other party surrendered, he would not take out the truth all the time, which was neither in line with his style nor in the interests of Great Britain. Especially Richie's current disguise of forced smile made Jurdin laugh so much that his stomach almost hurts - this level of disguise is too pediatric. When will the Japanese's political wisdom and diplomatic abilities be compared with our British Empire?

Still want to pretend to be calm? Wouldn't that be too polite to these yellow monkeys? Liang Dunyan, who can consistently have firm beliefs and strong confidence, is somewhat unbearable. The atmosphere is like this, and it is obviously inappropriate to ask questions like a question. Rizhiyi asked Zhu Erdian many questions carefully and tactfully, while the latter gently used various forces to avoid them, and in turn asked Rizhiyi about the situation of the Shenwei Division. Liang Dunyan just said a few words lightly, and the more vague he said, Zhu Erdian became more interested in knowing.

The situation about the Kamio Division was almost an increasing nightmare. He never thought that a division would be eaten like this? You should know that during the Russo-Japanese War, not to mention a division, or a corps, hadn't been wiped out by the Russians. Could it be that the Chinese military strength was stronger than that of the Russian bears? Yes, this must be accidental.

Zhu Erdian shrugged. He obviously had a better conclusion about the differences in military strength between China and Japan than the arrogant Rijiyi. In his eyes, the strength of the National Defense Forces cannot be underestimated: First, this poor country has undergone a drastic reform. The importance of soldiers has a prominent position - this is the primary guarantee of victory; secondly, the army of this country, especially the core part of the National Defense Forces, has received good training and the army has stronger combat effectiveness - this is the key to victory; finally, the Chinese National Defense Forces, "suddenly" Zhu Erdian cannot explain the historical disturbances of the time travelers.

With the help of Germany, the poor minister was still resentful of China-Germany friendship. He has modern equipment and the army has a strong technological leadership level - an important guarantee for victory. In addition, it is particularly worth pointing out that China and Japan are different. China has recently obtained a large number of loans and has no worries about spending money. This is a financial basis that Japan cannot match... and so on. Many factors combined have become a certain advantage that the Chinese army currently occupies on the battlefield. Otherwise, how can we explain the destruction of the Kamio Division?

Seeing that Rizhiyi was still whispering endlessly, constantly exaggerating the so-called imperial army invincible and the Japanese Empire was invincible, Zhu Erdian suddenly had a new impulse. Since the Japanese didn't mind so much, why not let them try again? Of course, they must have a certain degree of determination and certainty. They can both seize the greatest benefits and avoid causing trouble. The grasp of this scale... The experienced and cunning Zhu Erdian smiled, which was his specialty.

"I personally express deep sympathy for the treatment your country's army has suffered in China. Of course, this does not damage the honor and reputation of your country's army. Moreover, I also believe that this is a diplomatic issue between China and Japan, and Great Britain, as a third country, cannot be commented on." Juerdian made a trap, "The government of the country has no next instructions for the war in Shandong, but avoiding conflicts with the Chinese army is our consistent proposition. This is the good wish of Britain for the stability of the Far East situation, and it is our practical action to pursue peace..."

After listening to Juerdian's remarks over and over again, Rijiyi quickly understood the "deep connotation" of it, that is: the British side expressed deep regret for this incident. Of course, it was not that the conflict between China and Japan violated Britain's wishes, but that the Japanese army was unable to win and further attack Qingdao.

The subtext behind is also meaningful: the UK does not oppose Japan's military retaliation actions, but hopes to limit it, and the battlefield should not exceed the south of the Yangtze River - that is the territory of Great Britain, and in addition.

Great Britain is not ready to go to war with the Chinese, but it does not mean that Britain does not want to obtain something from the Chinese government to punish China as a pro-German punishment... As for the "deep concern" of the American minister, Britain only intends to maintain "neutrality" - with prerequisites and conditions to restrict neutrality. In the final analysis, Britain encourages China and Japan to continue fighting. The bigger the war, the better, and he will negotiate the conditions with whichever victory is. It is estimated that it will be difficult for the winner to reject this "American will".

Rijiyi cursed in his heart, but was powerless. "Can't fight south of the Yangtze River." It was already Britain and the United States

I made a statement. Under this premise, war is not an encouraged method, even if it is not an objection, - as for the result, who knows? Or, how can I know if it is not a fight?

Riiyi even thought with self-deprecatingly: Even if diplomatic parties want to give in and compromise, can the military headquarters, especially the Ministry of Army, agree? If they don’t agree, it will be the resignation of the mainland prime minister and the cabinet is in turmoil, and Yamamoto’s prime minister may not be able to save it. No matter what the reason, it will be difficult for the machine to stop again. Therefore, although Jurden viciously asked Japan to be the British pawn and the handle of taking the snatching Ji in the fire, he also saw this attempt, but he could only move along this track. Thinking of this, his guilt and guilty mentality have been reduced a lot.

However, what Rijiyi cannot understand is how painful it is when a country's national policy conflicts with the diplomat's own ideas. Therefore, although Juerdian can play with various methods to tease the other party in diplomatic occasions, when facing pressure from Downing Street, the number one figure in the British Empire in China feels a deep sense of powerlessness.

According to the logic of the British government, the situation of this war is mainly in Europe, the Far East and India are mainly responsible for bearing certain financial expenses and related material transportation, and the UK does not need to open up a battlefield there. Although the German fleet in Qingdao is not strong, it poses a threat to British shipping in the Far East. Without pulling out this nail, the UK will not be able to implement its global strategy.

At the same time, based on the consideration of maintaining the British-Japanese alliance and preventing Japan from causing extra trouble elsewhere, the big names in Downing Street are thinking about how to give the Japanese a little sweetness - it is obviously impossible to take Britain out sweetness as a reward, so it is very good to transfer the interests of the Germans to Japan. At this point, it is also a metaphor for not allowing the American power to increase in indirect considerations on the Far East radiation.

However, Jurden believes that it is more important to say that the United States wants to fill the emptiness exposed by Great Britain in the Far East because of its participation in the European War, it is more urgent to say that Japan is coveting the danger of dominating the Far East after the recession of Great Britain. In his opinion, under the premise that Great Britain devotes itself to the European War, maintaining the basic balance of power among major powers in the Far East is the best strategy. Although Japan is the object to win over, it is not worthy of giving up Britain's superior status to Japan - that is suicide.

Therefore, in his letter, he repeatedly emphasized that the power of the United States cannot be ignored, so that the United States and Japan can form a new balance in the Far East - unfortunately, the big men in Downing Street couldn't listen to it - what they were obsessed with was the navy and military power of the Japanese little thug, who was delusional to invest these forces in combat against Germany. In order to achieve this goal, they "forced" them to ignore the "protect neutrality" and "military weak" America. The Japanese intentionally or unintentionally revealed that the price was even more aggravated this layer of temptation.

This is a poisonous bait. Although Zhu Erdian strongly appealed, the country did not listen to his opinions, but instead allowed him to accelerate the coordination with Japan on the Shandong issue - this was something Zhu Erdian had strongly opposed.

According to his opinion, Qingdao should be returned to China. As Great Britain respects China's neutral status, he can get rewards from China - on the one hand, it stabilizes the situation in the Far East, and on the other hand, it can make China a reliable guarantee for material exports, rather than making a mess like it is now. I hope that Japan's military setback can clear the minds of the big men in Downing Street.

Of course, Juerdian's current statement on Japanese aggression is a double-edged sword. No matter how you use it, it is in line with the goal - instigating Japan to continue to use force, which is in line with Downing Street's consideration of Japan's suppression of China, and also with Juerdian's consideration of using Chinese power to restrain Japan's ambitions; in addition, if Japan wins the war, Britain, as a supporter of Japan, can get generous rewards from China, and if Japan continues to defeat, it will be conducive to Britain's continued control and make good use of Japan.

His only hope is that Downing Street can listen more to the voices of diplomats on the front line rather than doing some stupid things on paper in the distant British islands.

Almost at the same time, Prime Minister Mutanti Yamamoto and Miki Saito and Jurden were as worried as they each received an anonymous letter.
Chapter completed!