Chapter 170: Cover your ears and steal the bell

Chapter 170

Japan was not at peace in 1914. The "Siemens Incident" at the beginning of the year led to the arrest of a number of senior officials of the Japanese Navy. Against this background, Okuma Shigenobu formed a government. The ruling party included the Constitutional Comrades Association and the non-Political Comrades Association Constitutional Kuomintang and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

It occupies a total of 165 seats. This is a cabinet that relies on others, that is, a cabinet supported by the Meiji elders with Yamagata Aritomo as the core.

The anti-Japanese demonstrations that broke out in China quickly spread across the country. On the 25th, students in Tianjin, Shanghai, Wuhan, and Anqing marched to protest against the Japanese government's violation of our country's sovereignty. Subsequently, schools in various provinces responded one after another. On the 25th, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce

President Yu Qiaqing launched an initiative in Shanghai to organize Japanese goods! The whole country responded.

On the 26th, Okuma Shigenobu issued a statement stating that the navy and army of the Empire of Japan would march to Qingdao according to the established plan. The elimination of German military power in Qingdao was a matter within the Allied Powers.

On the same day, the British Minister Zhu Erdian urgently requested to see Sun Baoqi, the President of the Republic of China. After a meeting, Zhu Erdian claimed that the British Empire remained neutral in the conflict between China and Japan. So, what happened that made the British express their attitude? It is simple.

On the night of the 24th, the German Far East Fleet, led by Spee, quietly sailed out of Qingdao Port, broke through the Japanese naval blockade, and disappeared into the sea. The main force of the German Far East Fleet was six cruisers. Although this fleet was not large, it was

It is really terrible for Britain's sea lines of communication. This squadron must be eliminated as soon as possible.

As for the dispute between China and Japan, Whitehall's attitude is very clear: do not create extraneous matters and do not force China onto the German ship. Under this premise, the British army, which was supposed to attack Qingdao with Japan, gave up this operation.

Zhu Erdian had an emergency meeting with Sun Baoqi and received a promise that China would never join the Allies. Sun Baoqi in turn asked Britain to mediate this Sino-Japanese dispute, but Zhu Erdian did not agree.

After meeting with Zhu Erdian, Sun Baoqi immediately went to see Fang Jianxiong. After reporting the results, he said angrily: "We have all promised not to join the Allies, but Zhu Erdian still refuses to mediate."

"The truth is within the range of the cannon. Counting on other countries for the struggle between countries is asking for trouble. People like Li Wenzhonggong (Li Hongzhang), who deal with foreigners, will not end well?" Yang Yongtai in Fang Jianxiong

The person next to Fang Jianxiong interjected. The people around Fang Jianxiong were very courageous and dared to speak. This was related to Fang Dashuai’s character, and he could listen to what he said.

"Let Brother Jitake reply to Okuma Shigenobu's statement. The Japanese government has threatened to continue to attack Qingdao and eliminate the existence of German aggression. Since Japan has not declared war on China, can it be more flexible?" Sun Baoqi still cannot make up his mind to declare war.

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Fang Jianxiong pondered for a moment and then said to Sun Baoqi: "We can't be soft at this time. Let Brother Jiwu reply with a statement. The handover of Qingdao's defense has been completed between China and Germany. Qingdao is now under the actual control of our army. If the Japanese army continues to attack Qingdao,

, the Republic of China government will regard it as an act of war against China."

"Fu Shuai, since the Japanese are pretending to be stupid, we might as well keep pretending." Yang Yongtai had to play the role of a counselor at this time. Huang Xing recommended him to Fang Jianxiong. Whether he could be reused depends on his own efforts.

"Chang Qing, I know what you mean. The Japanese have never thought of fighting a full-scale war against China because they are not prepared. When the Republic of China was first established, it did need a stable external environment to develop the economy and straighten out the internal environment.

But what I want to say is that if we don’t let the Japanese know our attitude this time, things like this will continue to happen in the future. That’s it, no need to persuade. By the way, make arrangements, I want to see the American minister.”

Fang Jianxiong decided with one word, and everyone fell silent. In essence, this group was still engaged in corruption by Fang Jianxiong, but they did a very good job in the face-saving project.

Fang Jianxiong's determination seems difficult, but in fact it is not. He has been quietly preparing for these years, but Japan has never regarded China as an opponent, and it is calculated mentally but not intentionally. In addition, Japan's economy is difficult, and it does not have the strength to fight a full-scale war.

Unless Japan is willing to fight to the death with China, Japan can only fight a failed local war. Therefore, Fang Jianxiong must put on a posture of dragging Japan into the quagmire of a long-term war, but Japan does not dare to launch a full-scale war. Originally, it was to fight Qingdao.

With the intention of picking up wallets, what Japan wanted was the interests of Qingdao. Yuan Shikai, who led a time and space, came to power, and the Japanese intimidation took effect. Yuan Shikai also proposed that the United States take custody of Qingdao, which was returned by Germany, hoping to conflict with Japan. As a result, the Americans

If we don't take this hot potato, Qingdao will be occupied by Japan. Facing evil neighbors like Japan and Russia, we don't have the courage to fight a decisive battle. We can only give in step by step when being bullied. I don't know if Yuan Shikai has the courage. In other time and space

He was busy cleaning up the Communist Party. Then he was worried about Japan's support for him to become emperor. No matter from which perspective, Yuan Shikai made a childish mistake on the Qingdao issue.

After receiving the notice, Ryans immediately went to Prince Li's Mansion. While in the car, he communicated with Stilwell, the military attaché stationed in China next to him. The thing that the two of them paid most attention to recently was the conflict between China and Japan. The U.S. government's attitude towards China

We are happy to see the conflicts between Japan. For the United States, Japan with its powerful navy is the biggest threat, but China has no worries in this regard. Furthermore, according to the observations of Rains and Stilwell,

The center of the work of the Republic of China government has always been around education and economy. The so-called reorganization of the army is actually "a way of dealing with local armed forces" in the past.

The most critical thing is that China does not have a powerful navy, nor does it have the industrial capabilities to build a powerful navy. According to the judgment of the United States, China will not be able to build a battleship within fifty years. A navy without battleships will

Can it be called a navy? At most, it is a coastal guard force. Of course, China can purchase from abroad, but the nature of that is completely different. No country has become a naval power solely by purchasing battleships (like the Asan Kingdom)

Except for those who like themselvesyy!)

"Stilwell, what do you think will happen if Fang invites me to go?" After thinking for a long time, Ryans had no clue. Stilwell shook his head and said: "I can't guess, it should be related to the conflict with Japan.

.I am worried that the United States will force the United States to take a stance on this issue, and then the effect of everything we invest in China will be greatly reduced."

Ryans understands this. The relationship between China and the United States is very delicate now. It is not about who is afraid of whom. What is between countries is interests. The United States cannot stand clearly on Fang Jianxiong's side. This is for sure. I hope

This young man is a rational person.

When the car arrived at Prince Li's Mansion, the two of them were taken in by the adjutant waiting at the door. They saw Fang Jianxiong and Sun Baoqi were there. After greeting and greetings, Sun Baoqi said: "Mr. Minister, please come here to inform the Japanese government.

There is a high possibility of stubbornness, and the Republic of China government decided to declare war on Japan once the Jiaodong Peninsula was attacked."

Ryans was stunned on the spot and said subconsciously: "Is it so serious?" Fang Jianxiong took over and said: "Yes, it is so serious. The defense handover of Qingdao has been completed between China and Germany, and the German personnel are being escorted by our army.

Evacuate Qingdao. Please come here, Minister, just to make a report."

"Is this the end?" Reigns asked without waiting for the next step. Of course Fang Jianxiong knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "There is nothing else, just this." Reigns quickly responded: "

Do we need mediation from our government?”

"The Japanese government is covering its ears and ignoring the repeated solemn statements of our government. In this case, it can only use extreme means to solve the problem. It will not be easy for Japan, which started the war, to end the war." Fang Jianxiong said with confidence,

Reigns really couldn't figure out what the confidence of this young man was? Isn't the gap in strength between China and Japan too big? Especially the navy. If the Japanese navy comes to attack at will, China will be helpless.

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, please be more careful. There is a huge disparity in strength between China and Japan, especially the navy." Stilwell spoke to Jiang Fangzhen in a kind voice. "We are ready to abandon part of the southeast and compete with Japan."

Fight a protracted war." Jiang Fangzhen said this, which was an explanation for this matter.

The news that the Chinese government officially notified various countries of this decision soon appeared in major newspapers across the country. The statement said: The Japanese government insists on going its own way, ignores the Chinese government's repeated solemn representations, and continues to launch attacks on Qingdao, which will be a violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of China.

The serious trampling on the country is intolerable! The officers and soldiers of the National Defense Force will not hesitate to use their lives to defend national sovereignty and national dignity. The Chinese people love peace, but they are also afraid of any aggressor. We will fight on the sea, on the beach, and on the beach.

Fight on land, fight in cities, until the invaders are driven out of China.

As soon as this article came out, the whole country was shocked. Ships belonging to Japan's Third Fleet gathered one after another towards the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Because war had not been officially declared, no fortresses along the way were intercepted.

Thick smoke was billowing on the sea, and a huge fleet was approaching Qingdao. In order to capture Qingdao, Japan launched a huge fleet consisting of 72 large and small ships. Thick smoke was billowing, covering the sky and the sun.

The wind was howling in my ears, and two Xiaolong-1 fighter jets were flying in formation on the sea. Feng Hua personally took action, and his wingman was an American cowboy Fuller. After noticing the movement on the sea, Feng Hua put his hand out of the cabin and made a gesture.

gesture.

The technology of radio miniaturization has not yet appeared, and communication with each other can only rely on hand gestures for the time being. The two planes flew towards the Japanese fleet and wandered over the Japanese fleet unscrupulously. Feng Hua actually wanted to shoot him with a machine gun. There was an order above,

We were not allowed to fire the first shot, so we had no choice but to give up in frustration! After seeing how many Japanese ships there were in total, we decided to return home when we discovered a seaplane.
Chapter completed!