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"But the actual situation was beyond our expectations. The first one was Cai E, who fought against Yuan Shikai's 20 troops in Sichuan for more than three months with an army of less than 20. Not only was it not wiped out, but it grew bigger and stronger, and finally drove the army of the Central Government of China out of Sichuan. The next one that was even more unexpected was Wang Zhenyu. I am really ashamed to say that, whether it is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Super High School Even the Black Dragon Society didn't know where such a person came from. During the 27 Revolution in China, he was just a leader in a local new army in China, equivalent to a squadron leader of the Imperial Army. But it is said that this He was very courageous. When he was fighting in Wuhan, he dared to attack the Qing army’s heavily loaded areas at night and succeeded. After returning to Hunan, he was out of the monitoring range of the imperial intelligence system. When he came out again, he was in the Second Revolution. At that time, it was only Xiangxi that controlled him. He actually succeeded in defeating Lu Rongting, the ruler of China, Guangxi, and Wang Zhengya, the ruler of Changde, Hunan. But then he and Cai E accepted Yuan Shikai's order to serve in Beijing. This behavior made the empire The intelligence personnel once again made a misjudgment. When Cai E announced to challenge Yuan, this person exploded with terrifying military strength. We didn't know until later that he took advantage of the opportunity of the European War to establish an alliance with the European country Luxembourg and Belgium. Cooperation relationship, in which about 80 people from the Principality of Luxembourg immigrated to the area under its actual control. There are a large number of technical personnel here. According to the report of our special personnel who sneaked into western Hunan, he also established an industrialized city with a certain industrial strength. Therefore, in the war called the War of Protecting the Nation in China, his outbreak was the most terrifying. He defeated Yuan Shikai's approximately [-] troops and won the territory of nine southern provinces. Afterwards, he cooperated with Sun Wen and others to form the National Government. Everyone knows what happened. The next thing happened in the past year. This General Zhina named Wang Zhenyu was only [-] years old, but he was the actual controller of the entire national government and the supreme commander of the youth army. The youth army is now appearing The Chinese army that defeated the Germans in Europe is currently relying on this powerful force. After Cai E's death, General China has completed the unification of the twelve provinces in the south, which constituted a huge deterrent to the north. The interests of China pose a huge threat. Our latest report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows that the Wang Zhenyu forces, which are currently receiving strong support from Britain, France, the United States and other powers, have gained strength after obtaining partial unification of China, independent tariffs, no longer bearing indemnities, and receiving a large amount of loans for participating in the war. Further enhancement. According to the news disclosed by our friends in the Nationalist Government, the entire South China is implementing a five-year plan involving the industrial economy. If this plan can be finally realized, then five years later, the southern branch of the ancient Central Empire In terms of annual steel production alone, it will surpass the empire by a large margin, and the current annual steel production of the empire is only [-] tons, which is very dangerous.” What Ichiro Moto said was still very detailed, and after finishing speaking After that, he waited for everyone's reaction.

"200 million tons?" The first person to express surprise was Admiral Kato Yusaburo, the Minister of the Navy. The navy is different from the army, and they are more sensitive to steel.

Ichiro Motono nodded and said: "Yes, maybe even more. Their current partner is the Luxembourg Albert Company, but it is reported that they are negotiating with the Bethlehem Company in the United States. It is estimated that they hope to introduce new technologies."

"Is there any update on the navy of South China? Is the tonnage still [-] tons?" Kato frowned and asked again.

Ichiro Benno bowed and said: "The Navy of Southern China is a department that we have a relatively clear grasp of, but now we also find that many former friends are being transferred from this department to form the so-called coast guard. They have no big plans for the time being." , just introduced three 8400-ton cruisers."

"Okay, let's not talk about these trivial details, let's discuss how to deal with the rising behemoth of Namchina, they should also have weaknesses!" Terauchi Masaki is not a navy, and his interest in tonnage is half a dime nothing.

Ichiro Benno nodded and said: "Yes, they also have their own weaknesses. There are two biggest weaknesses in Southern China. One is that they lack technical personnel and advanced technology for industrial construction, and this problem is precisely the most difficult to solve. , because the great powers also attach great importance to technology and technical personnel. The other is political. According to the analysis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we can start with this aspect. Here I have a very detailed analysis of the internal relations of the South China National Government The report. At this time, the report was handed in yesterday, and I can show it to you, the Prime Minister.”

Zhengyi in the temple waved his hand and said, "The people here are all the elites and pillars of the empire, so you just say it."

Ichiro Benno was really thick-skinned, nodded without any embarrassment and began to say: "The current South China National Government is a multi-party government. The Congregation, Xiong Xiling, Liang Qichao, and Tang Shaoyi are the progressive party factions. Among them, the Tongmenghui, which directly obtained Xiong Sunwen, is the most powerful but the most complicated. The main supporters for them are rich overseas Chinese businessmen from Nanyang, while the supporters of the Guangfuhui are mainly the chaebols of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. As for the Progressive Party The biggest support of the Department comes from Wang Zhenyu. In addition to the three factions, there is Wang Zhenyu’s direct youth department, but their energy is mainly focused on the ideological mobilization and education of young people and the military system. At present, within the National Government, Mr. Wang Jingwei of the Tongmenghui Department is publicly People who declared their opposition to Wang Zhenyu advocated a peaceful movement. For some reason, Wang Zhenyu did not deal with him. The League Alliance is the biggest challenger to Wang Zhenyu's status, but within the Nationalist Government, the Guangfu Association and the Progressive Party seem to have formed It has broken the cooperative relationship and is also challenging the status of the alliance. According to the intelligence analysis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if Wang Zhenyu hadn’t been in the middle to mediate, the so-called National Socialist Party would have been divided into three or more. After the research, it is concluded that there are three things the empire can do at present. The first is to instigate assistance to North China to attack South China. No matter whether it wins or loses, it will weaken China's power; They are too powerful to reach here, and the rich iron ore and coal resources in Manchuria are enough to ensure that the empire's industry will rise to several levels; the third is to instigate political struggles within Southern China. After all, many of them know us well, but It is very operable. Once there is civil strife, the southern branch will lose the possibility of rising. In fact, it is not terrible that the southern branch is stronger than the empire. Ming Dynasty was too infighting. As long as the empire can keep China's internal struggle intensified, then in the foreseeable future, China will still be defeated by the empire again, and the empire's mainland dream will finally come true."

Hearing the three suggestions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the big shots here who were shocked by the changes in Nanzhina calmed down a lot. Everyone scolded Ichiro Benno why he didn't finish his speech in one breath, which hurt everyone. Thought that the mainland policy of the empire was about to be shattered.

After hearing these three strategies, Terauchi Masaki really had no better solution after thinking about it. He communicated with the other three party leaders in a low voice and said: "Well, since the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has its own solution, then Let's make preparations according to this method. However, it is related to the foundation of everything in the imperial kingdom, and please be cautious in everything, and serve His Majesty the Emperor with all your heart." Thinking of Masaki Masaki in the Temple of the Emperor, he still couldn't help sighing, the Emperor Taisho didn't know what it was It's not that there is really a problem with the head. Yesterday, I used rolled paper to look like a telescope in front of the ministers of various countries, and I used it to scare my old officials.

Just as he was thinking of announcing the dismissal, Lieutenant General Oshima Kenichi, the Minister of War, suddenly bowed and said: "My lord, I am deeply worried after hearing what the Foreign Minister said just now. The above three strategies are all heresy and conspiracy. Founder's strategy. I think that what the empire really wants to do is to strengthen the empire's own military power. This is the kingly way and the right way."

"Baga, Mr. Oshima, you are touting your army expansion plan again. Don't you know how difficult the empire's finances are now? Do you know how poor the people's lives are in order to support your foreign wars again and again? ?” The first person to condemn was actually Inukai Takeshi of the Japanese Nationalist Party. He had very limited favor with the Japanese Army, and he was not an extreme right wing politically, but a member of the Taisho Democratic Movement.

Oshima Kenichi was furious when he heard the words: "Baga, you shameless politician, how dare you insult His Majesty's samurai. Without the heroic expansion of our samurai, where would the glory of the Japanese Empire be today? As a samurai, I I want to fight you..."

Inuyang Yi is naturally not afraid of risking his life, so he immediately lost his gentleness, and said: "The empire is developing slowly because of you idiots who only know how to use force. What is lacking in this era is people who are willing to think. Not you fools."

"Baga, you are dead, I must kill you as a national thief, and be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor..."

The scene that followed was naturally chaotic, with some helping to scold and some persuading, but no one was killed by anyone, because the samurai sword of Kenichi Oshima, who said he wanted to kill shameless politicians, was impossible to be killed. Allowed to bring in.In short, the final discussion lasted until late at night. As for who won the debate in the end, just look at Japan's subsequent policy changes.