Chapter 2318: Visitors From the Far East 1

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"Your Excellency, the Japanese special envoy Kikujiro Ishii, please see me." When Asquith returned to London again, an attendant reported the news to him.

"The Japanese move really fast." Prime Minister Asquith said with a sigh, but he did not immediately decide whether to accept or refuse, but asked: "Isn't Lloyd George in charge of most of the government affairs now? If If there is something to do, the Japanese special envoy should also go to Lloyd George first."

"Mr. Lloyd George said that some of the conditions are very sensitive, and he claimed that only you can decide. He hopes to discuss this matter with you as soon as you come back." The attendant said.

"Very sensitive? Hehe, I have been exposed to too many sensitive things during this time. I would like to see how sensitive it is. Let Lloyd George come over at three o'clock in the afternoon, that's all." Asquith smiled wryly.

Although Asquith claims to be well-informed, he thinks that his spirit is tough enough and his nerves are thick enough. But when he met Lloyd George in the afternoon, and the latter told Asquith what the Japanese wanted, Asquith couldn't help but wipe off a cold sweat. He felt that the Japanese's appetite was indeed a bit big!

"The Japanese really dare to make demands." Asquith said.

"Yes, I feel that the British Empire was really kidnapped by these guys from the Far East. Fortunately, the price is fair." Lloyd George said.

"Well, no matter what, from the perspective of the empire, we can't refuse the only benefactor who can provide us with a lot of money. I think we can have a good chat with the Japanese about this matter. Let's set the time for tomorrow." Prime Minister Asquith said.

"I would like to know if your country has guilt and regret for what it has done before. Japan did not provide due help when the Allied Powers needed it most, but was like a miser who paid every penny. And Now, the British Empire has failed, the Allied Powers are finished, and the extinguishment of the flames of war in Europe means that the flames of war in the Far East will be ignited. The next one is Japan." After seeing the Japanese special envoy, Asquith made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Japan. The disgust of man! Said sarcastically.

"At least until now, the Japanese Empire is still on the same front with your country. We are still allies, but what about your other allies? Russia has fallen into a civil war, and Belgium may become a historical name in the future. What about France? It was even worse at the last moment of the war, using hands stained with the blood of the British Expeditionary Force in exchange for the forgiveness of the Germans! I think Japan has done a very good job compared with other countries in the Allied Powers. At least we still have common interests now " Kikujiro Ishii said calmly.

"Common interests? I only saw a hunter who was about to face a beast suddenly found that the hunting knife in his hand was overwhelmed. In desperation, he remembered his former friends, so he decided to exchange his remaining wealth for a handy That's all." Negotiations must first create a favorable situation for one's own side, and now, Asquith is doing just that!

"The Germans are not too concerned about the future war in the Far East." Kikujiro Ishii did not refute the other party's provocative words. "And the Germans and the Americans are only superficial allies. This means that the main enemy of the empire is the United States. And from a historical point of view, the military strength of the Americans has never matched its national strength. Beat the Americans twice off the coast of Guinea, and it's still okay now."

"Your Excellency's self-confidence does not match Japan's strength. Even if you don't talk about the American fleet, just talk about the Germans. As long as they are willing to invest half of their strength, it is enough to crush the Japanese combined fleet.

A bull won't be serious about a fox beside him, but sometimes he doesn't mind kicking it casually, and such a blow is fatal to a fox. "

"If your country really feels that its strength is enough to deal with it, it will not issue this." Prime Minister Asquith shook the list in his hand and said. The above is the military purchase order sorted out by the Japanese this time!

Silence, after Asquith finished speaking, Ishii Kikujiro did not refute. Now, the first stage of the negotiation between the two sides has ended, which is the trial stage. Both the British and the Japanese need to understand the mentality of the other side, how much the other side knows, and their judgment on the current situation. This round is the British testing the Japanese!

In the conversation just now, Ishii Kikujiro named a very important point, that is, the Japanese are very aware of Germany's attitude towards the Far East. If Germany really wants to kill Japan, then join hands with the Americans, and Japan will not survive. reason. But if it's just beating, then the Japanese still have a lot of room for manipulation! And this is also the psychological advantage of the Japanese, at least they don't worry about subjugation....

Moments later, the Japanese counterattacked: "I don't think it's right and totally out of place to sneer at your only ally in your country's current situation. In you, I see something ostensibly called It's gloating, but it's bluffing at the bottom of it."

"As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, isn't what you have to do now to get the British Empire through the most difficult period? You should need to do two things now. The first thing is to deal with the negotiations with the Germans and try your best to satisfy The harsh requirements of the Germans. In exchange for the end of the war. The second thing is to stabilize the situation in the colonies as soon as possible and restore order! And if you want to accomplish these two things now, our help is indispensable."

"Not to mention, after your country rejected the United States, we are the only major powers that can provide your country with a large amount of hard currency in a short period of time. And in the Far East and Southeast Asia, there is enough power to help your country suppress We are the only ones who revolted in India. Because most of your army is still in the German prisoner-of-war camps."

"And your actions just now exposed the true thoughts of your country and the attitude of another big country." Kikujiro Ishii pointed to the list that Asquith had just picked up.

"The reason why you still take out this list instead of throwing it in the wastebasket can only explain two problems. The first problem is that you still want to do business with the Japanese Empire, because you know very well that only Only we have enough financial resources to allow your country to survive the most difficult moment, and only we can make up the first payment for you! In the long run, it will be difficult for the already weakened Britain to maintain peace in the Far East by itself. The colony in South Asia is over, you need a reliable ally! Maybe you and the government behind you dislike this ally very much, but for the sake of the British Empire to survive, you still choose to cooperate!"

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