There are always too many proposals in the diplomatic community.
The so-called proposal is actually the beginning of the conspiracy. You are diplomats from two powerful countries. When you sit together, when one party makes a "proposal", then the next topic is well known.
It's a conspiracy.
It's a conspiracy against a weak person, but who will it be against now?
Of course it’s Japan!
"Proposal? What proposal?"
Parkes deliberately pretended not to understand, as if he didn't understand what the other party was saying.
"Of course it's a proposal about Japan."
Delang did not expose Parkes' disguise, but continued.
"The United States believes that the current Japanese government is no longer capable of maintaining the local situation. For our common interests, perhaps, we should help them change a government. Replace it with someone who can safeguard our interests!"
As the U.S. Minister to Japan, as early as after the "Los Angeles Incident", DeLang wrote to the President of the United States:
"Once we have a conflict with the Ming Empire, or the disputes in British Columbia increase and expand, leading to a war between us and the Ming Empire, controlling Japan to support a regime under our influence, or directly occupying this place, will be a very serious situation.
A necessary choice, Japan, under the control of the United States, can crack down on the immigration of the Ming Empire and prevent it from obtaining sufficient immigrants. This strategy must be feared by the Ming Empire. In order to maintain the continued implementation of maritime immigration, they will inevitably need to send more people to Ryukyu.
warships..."
It must be said that as the minister to Japan, this suggestion he made successfully convinced everyone in the White House and politicians in Washington. Of course, the United States does not have the ability to fight alone, and the British Navy's attack on the Japanese Army and Navy fleet made
Delang saw an opportunity. He saw an opportunity to join forces with the British to achieve this goal. Of course, if there was a chance, it was not impossible to carve up Japan.
For the current United States, facing the threat from the Ming Empire, the United States does not object to expansion in certain aspects to reduce the threat of the Ming Dynasty. In the past few years, the foreign policy of the United States has also changed because of this
Fundamental changes.
"Oh, is this also what Washington means?"
Parkes did not agree to the suggestion put forward by De Lang. He was more concerned about whether it was his personal idea or Washington's idea.
"This is my personal opinion, and it is also Washington's opinion."
Delang answered directly.
"Of course, we have all noticed that the situation here is changing very quickly. If we act quickly enough, maybe we can help Mr. Tokugawa regain control of his government."
After thinking for a while, Parkes said.
"Have you ever dealt with that Tokugawa Shigemai? He seems to be a person who is unwilling to be controlled by foreign countries?"
In fact, for Parkes, the kind of people he prefers to support should be similar to those princes of Indian states, that is, the kind of people who are willing to become British puppets for the sake of power.
In order to better enjoy the glory and wealth, they will take the initiative to hand over the country's diplomatic and military powers to the United Kingdom. They will only retain a small number of rights.
Of course, people like that are very rare in Japan. Even in India, it took hundreds of years in the UK. Through constant suppression and training, those feudal lords realized the reality.
But since Indians can realize the reality, the Japanese will also succumb to reality in the future.
Faced with Parkes' question, Delang laughed loudly.
"He is unwilling, but does he have a choice? Whether it is Saigo Takamori or Eto Shinpei, they are all anti-shogunate factions. Now they have common interests in overthrowing the reform government. However, once Tokugawa Shigemai becomes the shogunate
After becoming a general, he will have to face them and the local feudal lords. Only with our support can his government continue to maintain."
Then, he paused again and added.
"Besides, besides that guy Tokugawa, we have other choices in Japan. After all, there are many feudal lords in Japan!"
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As for the United States, the United States has not put all its treasures on Tokugawa. After all, there are many other options in Japan.
Tokugawa is just one of them, and now the British seem to have chosen Tokugawa. In this case, the United States certainly has other backup options.
"A divided Japan is in our interests. Tokugawa Shigemao is indeed not our only choice."
After Parkes said the word "we", Delang breathed a sigh of relief. They had the same idea. With this basic consensus, the remaining problems became simple.
Although the wind was biting outside the window, the room was warm, the chairs were very comfortable, and the whiskey was rich. Parkes said with a smile.
"But, your fleet is in Yokohama, and our fleet is in Osaka."
Japan is now a gathering of storms. The British fleet is in Osaka, the Ming Dynasty's fleet is in Hiroshima, and the American fleet is in Yokohama in Tokyo Bay. Now the only thing left is the French fleet. Well, they are in Saigon and Haizhou. For Japan, the French
Not at all... It should be said that France and Russia had already reached an agreement with Ming Dynasty.
"That's why we have to work together to move your fleet from Osaka to Yokohama. After all, our interests in Japan force us to consider some things."
Delang said,
"You know, the Ming Empire poses the most direct threat to the white world. If we cannot stop them, Japan is likely to become its loyal lackey in the future. They will arm Japan and use Japanese manpower to attack us. Now
, we have to stop them."
When he said the word "stop", Delang emphasized his tone.
"And the time now is also very suitable. After all, Tokyo's defense is very empty. A week ago, they transferred the Tokyo town station stationed in Tokyo to between Tokyo and Nagoya to defend Tokugawa Shigemai. Now they only need
With a thousand armed sailors, we can easily dismantle the Tokyo government."
"This is indeed a good opportunity!"
After thinking for a while, Parkes continued,
"If our two countries take joint action, I think we must face the reality that the Ming Empire will not withdraw from Japan because of our intervention."
"With our support, the new government will let them leave, even if they don't want to. By then, they will have no other choice."
Delang said with a smile.
"And for the shogunate, the Ming Empire itself, which supported the reform government, was a threat!"
Parkes' head tilted back into the shadows, where he was thinking, and then his eyes turned to the distance, seeming to be having final thoughts.
"We must do everything possible to block the expansion of the Ming Empire."
The instructions from London once again appeared in his mind. After thinking for a while, Parkes said.
"I believe that our support for the Tokugawa should be based on the maintenance of corresponding independence of each vassal. After all, a unified Japan is not in our interests. Based on racial and cultural reasons, Japan is more likely to be united with Japan.
Cooperate with the Ming Empire, so what we need is a fragmented Japan, and those local lords will cooperate with foreigners for their power, instead of all turning to the Ming Dynasty."
"We thought of getting together."
Delang said with a smile.
"We think so too."
When Parkes heard these words, he smiled, stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the crowded street below.
"So who should be the leader on this?"
He said calmly, and after thinking for a while, he turned back and looked at Delang.
"The Combined Fleet should be under British leadership, what do you think?"
This chapter has been completed!