.Because of the world's number one power. Britain was indeed dragged by the European wars, so it was unable to take into account Asian affairs. Therefore, when the news of the South China Sea War broke back to Britain, the first reaction made by the British government was to shoot a telegram to the British Embassy in China to ask whether the news of the South China Sea War was true, rather than the imagination of the Dutch journalists after being confused. It is no wonder that the British government is so cautious. After all, in the eyes of many British politicians, China, as a weak country that has just gotten rid of the fate of colonization, decided to engage in a war against the Dutch Far East after two years, after a war against Japan, it is a bit difficult to understand. What gave the Chinese people confidence in the war? In addition to the rapid development of China's industry and economy in recent years, I am afraid that the most important thing is the war in Europe that has been unable to decide the outcome.

European countries have been trapped in this protracted war for more than two years. In order to cope with the war, countries that participated in the war had no time to look east. In order to cope with the war, Shi Xuan was worried that the war would spread to their own territory, so he had no time to look east. Originally, the United States, which was far away from the ocean, might have played a strategic check and balance role, but the problem is that since the US government has also announced a war against Germany, then it cannot expect the United States to play a key role in the Far East. And more importantly, when the situation in the South China Sea became increasingly tense, the attitude of the US government suddenly became ambiguous, and the British and French governments did not know what the US government was planning to do. Is it like the Russo-Japanese War that the US government planned to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight and then go down the mountain to pick peaches?

Although it is not clear what position the US government has taken in the Southeast Asian War, at least one thing the British government can confirm is that so far, the direct financial and industrial investment of US financial consortiums and industrial consortiums in China has reached a very amazing number. Faced with the turbulent situation in Europe, US capital has chosen a relatively safe Chinese market. This is certainly the instinct of capital to avoid risks and seek profits, but there may not be no role of the US government policy. The British government is very clear that the United States is becoming stronger and stronger, and now it is unwilling to be a British follower. Now the United States urgently needs to challenge Britain's global hegemony, and Britain obviously will not watch the United States replace itself as a global leader. At that time, although the establishment of the Allies Group was mainly against Germany,

There is also the purpose of curbing the ambition of the United States. The US government obviously understands this. Therefore, the US government decided to find a breakthrough in areas where Britain is weak. The breakthrough is chosen in the Far East. Therefore, the United States' support for China has become an important policy for the US government to fight against the forces of the Allied Powers. Originally, supporting Japan could also become the Far East policy of the US government, but the problem is that Japan is too close to Britain. In contrast, China, which has never been polite to Britain, has become a small important ally in the US global strategy. Before China is so strong that it threatens the interests of the US Far East, the United States will obviously not give up its position of supporting China. Then, Britain may be able to take this aspect and study the position that the United States may take in the South China Sea War.

Now, sitting in the lounge, British Ambassador to China Jurden is studying the possible position the US government took in the Southeast Asian War. The French ambassador was also studying the issue with him. The two sat on the sand in the corner, whispering the topic, while the American ambassador sat quietly in the corner opposite, studying the ceramic teacup in his hand as if no one was around, sitting next to him with the fenze of a US embassy.

Xiao, when Juerdian speculated about the purpose of the US ambassador rushing to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a staff member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs walked into the luxuriously decorated lounge, walked straight to the British ambassador and French ambassador, and then said in a low voice.

"General Tang asked the British Ambassador to move and meet him in the office. If the French Ambassador thinks it is convenient, he can go there together.

Just now, the Japanese ambassador had already met with President Tang. Although he was a little dissatisfied with this behavior of favoring one and the other, Juerdian could still understand President Tang's approach, because he knew very well that during this Southeast Asian War, Japan would soon sit on the same bench with China. Then, the plan originally envisioned by the British government to win over Japan to contain China could not be implemented.

Now, Britain not only has to deal with China's challenges, but also has to deal with Japan's unfilled wolf. Jurden and his colleagues have a heavy burden on their shoulders and have to treat the current situation with caution.

"Very good, let's go there together

Juerdian shrugged his shoulders, stood up with the French ambassador, and followed the staff out of the lounge. Before leaving the lounge, Juerdian looked at the American ambassador, and found that he was still studying the teacup in his hand, without even raising his head.

Following the staff to Tang Shaoyi's office, Zhu Erdian was surprised to find that the Chief of Foreign Affairs was fiddling with the flowers on the windowsill, and seemed to be very leisurely.

But Zhu Erdian knew that the current Chief Tang was probably the busiest among the heads of various departments of the Chinese central government. Yesterday, he discussed the issues related to the Southeast War with the Chief Tang. At that time, the other party was still tired.

"Two gentlemen, please sit there casually. My place is the same as yesterday. Black tea is made in China. Coffee is imported.

Tang Shaoyi turned around, smiled at the two foreign ambassadors, put the flower cutters in his hand on the desk, and rubbed his hands.

"Mr. Tang, I am here to convey the official opinions of the British government on the Southeast Asian War to your central government."

Zhu Erdian straightforwardly told Tang Shaoyi about his purpose.

"Listen with your ears

Tang Shaoyi didn't talk much. Since the visitor was not good, he could only deal with the moves.

Juerdian took out a very formal document from his briefcase and handed it to Tang Shaoyi with his hands. "This diplomatic memorandum is not only the opinion of the British government, but also the opinions of all the members of the Allied countries. Britain, France, Belgium, Italy, Negoro, Serbia, Romania, Greece, and all European countries that are fighting with the allies have clearly defined their position on the Sino-Netherland War. The above governments unanimously believe that the Netherlands is self-defense in this battle between China and the Netherlands. If China is determined to carry out the war to the end, the governments of various countries cannot guarantee that they will protect themselves in this war born in the Far East.

Tang Shaoyi took the diplomatic memorandum, glanced at it, and immediately seized a flaw.

"All All Allied States members? Are Japan, Russia, and the United States not Allied States participating in the war now? Moreover, the Italian government officially announced yesterday that it had changed its position in the Sino-Dutch War in China?

Juerdian did not answer Tang Shaoyi's question positively, but instead emphasized the British government's determination to maintain a balance of power in the Far East.

"The British government believes it is necessary to remind your central government that under the current situation, if the Sino-Dutch war affects trade between China and the Allies, the harm to your country's economy and industry will undoubtedly be very huge. The British government suggests that it is necessary to establish an international mediation organization to resolve the dispute between China and the Netherlands through peaceful means and restore peace in Southeast Asia in Southeast Asia

"Is this the official position of the British government? I will forward the documents to the Presidential Palace as soon as possible."

Tang Shaoyi immediately put away the diplomatic memorandum and picked up the relevant documents transferred to him by the Japanese ambassador when he met with the Japanese ambassador to China. He said to the British ambassador and the French ambassador: "Two ambassadors, this is a diplomatic memorandum transferred by the Japanese ambassador in the month. According to the above content, the Japanese government officially issued a final communication to the Dutch government late yesterday night, requiring the Dutch government to immediately extradite German fugitives who fled to the East Indies Ukraine and the Dutch colonial officials who harbored German fugitives. The final communication of the Japanese government was 20 minutes.

Four-hour reply, if the Dutch government refuses to accept the Japanese government's advice, the Japanese government will take free action after the deadline. Now, the war between Japan and the Netherlands is about to break out. I think that under such a situation, it is obvious that the Allies will not be able to organize international mediation. If the Allies insist on taking a hostile position to China and Japan, then I cannot guarantee that the cooperation between Europe and Asia will continue, and the president cannot guarantee that, and, yesterday, in consultation with Mr. Ambassador of Slora (Thailand), the Slora government also expressed its position as China and Japan.

"The position of the Japanese government is not in my consideration. I am only responsible for conveying the opinions of the British government and European governments to your government.

Now, since Mr. Tang has accepted this diplomatic memorandum, then I may be able to say goodbye

Juerdian said goodbye politely, and he was certainly very clear about the position of the Japanese government. In fact, the reason why the British and French governments were so anxious to bring out this diplomatic memorandum to scare the Chinese central government was because last night, the two governments had obtained accurate information from pro-British politicians in the Japanese government. According to that news, the Japanese government had decided to follow China to threaten the Netherlands. Therefore, Britain and France were anxious to send envoys to China to submit diplomatic memorandums, trying to scare China and attack Japan indirectly.

Juerdian and the French ambassador quickly left the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and boarded the British Embassy's car and rushed the British Embassy in China.

After returning to the embassy, ​​Jurden immediately took a sealed telegram from the British document delivery department.

"According to my judgment, Japan's war against the Netherlands is about to break out, and this maritime conflict born in Southeast Asia may soon be from the ocean to the land. Once China and Japan fight side by side, then this war will rise from a simple confrontation between countries to a confrontation between Europe and Asia. This is a war that is enough to challenge the entire colonial order of the great powers. I think that at this time, any mediation or intimidation can no longer achieve the goal. It is not only the United Kingdom and the Agreement that faces the challenges of Asia.
Chapter completed!