Hearing the names of these two people, today's Japanese Prime Minister Hirobumi Yoto couldn't help but lowered his head silently, and the corners of his eyes were moist, recalling the hardships of the past step by step!
However, at this moment, a staff officer came over in a hurry. Looking at his livid face, he really looked a bit angry.
The staff officer walked up to Yin Teng Bowen, stood at attention, touched his heels, then bent down and bowed:
"Sir, this is a telegram about Nagasaki."
After Yin Teng Bowen took the telegram, he glanced at it casually, then frowned, and then continued to read with a casual expression.
As Prime Minister, the risky national policy he formulated at this time also achieved overall success, so his every move was watched by countless people.
At this time, seeing Yin Teng remain calm, everyone relaxed and continued the carnival. However, they did not realize that Yin Teng Bowen's fingers were tapping the handle next to him. This was when he encountered a problem.
It's a habit that comes about.
Because the words "Nagasaki Fire" were clearly written on the telegram.
After almost ten minutes, Yin Teng Bowen stood up, then smiled and nodded to the people around him, and slowly walked to the side. He was a dignified prime minister, and he had a lot of things to do. If he left at this time, no one would compare him with the previous one.
Telegrams were contacted.
The door of the conference room was closed, blocking out the noise and carnival inside. Immediately afterwards, Yin Teng Bowen's pace quickly quickened, and his brows also furrowed! An attendant brought a coat over and wanted to put it on him.
On top, Yin Teng Bowen directly waved his hand to block it.
He got on the carriage and rushed to a high-rise building in about ten minutes, then entered the hidden office on the sixth floor.
Immediately afterwards, Yin Teng Bowen said urgently to a staff officer next to him:
"Have any specific losses been found in Nagasaki?"
The staff officer immediately lowered his head and said:
"Your Excellency! There was a latest call five minutes ago, which mentioned some details of the Nagasaki fire."
Yin Teng Bowen immediately stretched out his hand and read ten lines at a glance. Then his expression was a little contradictory, as if he was a little relieved, but also a little angry and helpless.
After just five seconds, Yin Teng Bowen immediately ordered:
"Immediately contact the Kurosawa Division approaching Nagasaki and ask them to stop their advance and not come within forty miles of Nagasaki! At the same time, let the combined fleet know that if they still want to retain a complete Nagasaki military port, then
Keep your distance from Nagasaki!"
After hearing what Yin Teng Bowen said, the staff officer immediately responded.
But after a while, I heard noisy sounds coming from outside. Then, a drunken Japanese soldier walked in wearing a military uniform. He looked at Yin Teng Bowen and said loudly:
"Your Excellency! Was it you who just ordered the Kurosawa Division to stop advancing?"
Before Yin Teng Bowen could speak, the staff officer next to him had opened his eyes and said angrily:
"Bold! General Shanxian, you are talking to the Prime Minister!"
Shanxian, who rushed in, shouted filial piety:
"Go away, you incompetent guy. When I was carrying a rifle and shooting the enemy, you were still sewing the Sunny Day doll with needle and thread!"
Then he continued to breathe alcohol and said:
"Your Excellency, those Chinese people are weak guys. They are just blackmailing. They know very well the consequences of lighting Nagasaki ablaze. After they are all arrested, they will be hanged alive by our Empire of Japan!"
"Even if we have achieved a strategic victory and let the Qing Dynasty take the initiative to sue for peace, we are still suffering from internal and external troubles. Therefore, we must remain tough, as tough as the rocks at Cape Zongya! This is the spirit of the empire. If we lose this spirit, the empire will be destroyed. There is no spine at all!"
At this point, Shanxian was already shouting hoarse! But how could he look like he was drunk at all?
Facing such a general who looked like a crazy beast, Yin Teng Bowen sat there quietly, like a statue with sadness and patience.
However, even if Yin Teng Bowen sat quietly without saying a word, the unruly and arrogant Japanese general in front of him slowly calmed down. At this time, Yin Teng Bowen said a little tiredly:
"Yamagata-san, you are a soldier and you only need to fight bravely. However, since I have reached this position, what I see and grasp is the overall situation, and I must consider the whole of Japan."
"The old man from the Qing Dynasty once sighed and said that he was actually just a builder. The huge house was leaking from all directions, and all he did every day was just demolishing and patching things up, just to survive. I deeply feel the same way."
"The citizens of the empire have worked hard to serve the army and have gritted their teeth to support the army. They are on the verge of collapse. The wartime national bonds sold to prepare for military expenditures have already reached their third installment. Our industry is still so weak. At this time, it is still Handicrafts are the main industry. Arms, ships, and even small bullets all rely on imports. Our citizens have even begun to suffer from severe malnutrition! Even humble prostitutes took out the last copper from their pockets... ....”
Yin Teng Bowen's words seemed to have magic power. He spoke softly and eloquently, with a hint of fatigue, but made Shanxian stand up abruptly, bowed deeply and said:
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I have taken the liberty of doing so."
Yin Teng sighed softly and said:
"We are all working hard to bring Japan to the pinnacle of Asia. What is there to be presumptuous about?"
"But General Yamagata, Nagasaki has been Japan's gateway to the outside world since the era of Emperor Yosei. Now, about one-seventh of our economy depends on Nagasaki for supply!"
"Those who are entrenched at this time are those Japanese Chinese businessmen who were expelled by us a few days ago. You can imagine the resentment in their hearts. They are really capable and determined to destroy the entire Nagasaki! The Nagasaki military port was attacked, and now The fire they started has destroyed half of Nagasaki's vitality."
"According to the budget of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, if the domestic situation is not supplemented at this time, a huge famine will occur in the country as early as the second half of this year! General Yamagata, war is just a continuation of politics, you If you don't understand this, you will never become a first-rate general. If the foundation of the country is unstable, the victims are wailing, and the relatives of the soldiers under your command are about to starve to death, what do you think of the morale and combat effectiveness of this army? "
After Yin Teng said a few words, Shanxian's face suddenly changed. The drunkenness had long gone, and he immediately saluted and nodded:
"Ha Yi! I will restrain those idiots immediately and make sure they don't cause trouble to you!"
After Shanxian left, Yin Teng picked up the telegram again and read it, with anger, helplessness, and sadness in his eyes.
Because what was written in this telegram was not just some details about the Nagasaki fire, but also some related requirements of the Zheng family...
"First, transfer/lease multiple pieces of land outside Nagasaki Minami-Yamate Town to Edward Gouda of the UK/Benjamin Pavard of France/Dino Zoffo of Italy, etc. at a price of 1 yen.
Sir, this transaction must adopt an internationally recognized standard contract format and be witnessed by a manager from Citibank in the United States/HSBC in the United Kingdom."
"Second, the authority of Nagasaki Customs must be delegated by the United States within the next thirty years..."
These two items alone make Prime Minister Yin Teng Bowen's eyes twitch!
Obviously, these transferred/leased lands must be the essence of Nagasaki Port. They seem to have been sold to foreigners, but without thinking too much, the actual controllers must be the Zheng family.
However, the Japanese government is still in a small country with few people at this time. Once the corresponding contract is signed according to the above process, it will be even more difficult to abolish it. It is equivalent to having to "bang bang bang" at the same time.
Slap the Western powers of Britain and France in the face!
Of course, if Yin Teng Bowen bites the bullet and really wants to abolish it, it can be done. Transactions between countries are nothing more than exchanges of interests, but it means that Japan has to pay more and more shocking prices.
The rest of the Zheng family's requests are similar to the first one. To put it simply, they are as disgusting as they come. They even asked for molds for printing Japanese currency... They want to open a banknote printing factory!
Even with the magnanimity of a man like Yin Teng Bowen, his face turned pale with anger when he saw these demands made by the Zheng family. His hands holding the telegraph paper were trembling slightly, and the unique Japanese "Baga" curse was heard.
I held it in my throat for a long time, but I still didn't cry out.
After putting down the message, Yin Teng Bowen rubbed his face vigorously with both hands, exhaled a long breath and pressed the bell on the table. The secretary waiting outside immediately walked in and bowed:
"Sir, what are your orders?"
Yin Teng Bowen picked up the telegram, then hastily scratched it with a pen, handed it to his secretary and said:
"Submit this message to Mr. Kimura of the Ministry of Defense. The terms I drew are negotiable. If I did not draw them, I will firmly reject them and let Mr. Kimura follow up on the matter."
The secretary bowed deeply and left.
After Yin Teng waited for him to leave, he stood up from the chair and walked around the room a few times, and then looked out the window tiredly.
At this time, looking down from the room where Yin Teng was, you could see the strong wind in Tokyo Bay, with layers of waves rushing up one after another, smashing into pieces on the iron-green rocks, and then slowly retreating.
And down.
The same is true of Japan's national power at this time. There is no way to retreat. It grits its teeth and moves forward in the turbulence of history. It will not be known until the moment before it is shattered whether it is a beach or a reef that is blocking it.
***
Two hours later, Fang Linyan was already running on the road to Shinano. Accompanying him was the ninja Hattori Kazumasushi.
Fang Linyan was a little distracted, because the previous reminder from the Mobius mark kept replaying in his mind:
"Are you sure you want to keep trying? So, are you ready to pay any price?"
To be honest, Fang Linyan asked himself, and he really couldn't give a definite answer. He only knew one thing very well now, that is, if he just accepted his fate like this! He would probably regret it for the rest of his life!
Deep in my heart, it is difficult to calm down after all!
Hattori Kazumas next to Fang Linyan originally didn't want to make this trip, but he didn't expect that his family leader: Ni Yurang, although only twelve years old, had a very stubborn personality. He felt that he owed Fang Linyan's kindness, so he asked Hattori Kazumas
Go and help.
To be honest, Fang Linyan found it a little funny to see a twelve-year-old kid wearing a kimono and imitating an adult with a straight face. But Hattori Kazumasuke obeyed his orders sternly. Perhaps this was the family tradition advocated by the old nobles before the Meiji Restoration.
.
Looking back at this time, I can still see a large patch of red in the dark sky, which is the trace of the Nagasaki fire that is still raging. Hattori Kazuno is a taciturn person, but he still often unconsciously
Looking back, it is obvious that because I have lived in Nagasaki for a long time, I cannot bear to see it destroyed in a raging fire.
Seeing this scene, Fang Linyan said simply:
"Hattori-kun, please rest assured. If Japan has no hope of defeating the Sino-Japanese War, the cabinet will never give in to the Zheng family. Nagasaki was very dangerous at that time."
"However, now that the central government of the Qing Dynasty clearly has the intention of suing for peace, the possibility of Japan's victory has greatly increased, so it will definitely give in."
Fang Linyan actually said it clearly enough, but the blank expression on Hattori Kazumasuki's face clearly meant four words: I didn't understand.
Seeing this, Fang Linyan sighed in his heart, secretly thinking that this guy might have over-exercised and trained all his muscles into his brain, so he could only add:
"Hattori-kun, if you threaten a beggar and say that you will burn down his house, will the beggar be afraid?"
Hattori said in shock:
"Why should the beggar be afraid? Because he doesn't have a house at all."
Fang Linyan nodded:
"So what if you threaten a citizen and say you're going to burn down his house?"
Hattori said:
"Then the citizens must be afraid ------- What do you mean by telling me so much?"
Fang Linyan:
"....Okay, you think I have nothing to say. By the way, how long until we get to Shinano?"
Hattori was quite familiar with this topic when it came to it, and he said simply:
"We are now using the Speedy Ninja Talisman, and our running speed is very fast, so we will definitely arrive before dawn."
The Speedy Ninjutsu Talisman is a ninjutsu secret talisman that Hattori affixed to Fang Linyan. It is said to be the unique secret of Yinhe Ninja. It can greatly increase the speed when running. For ninjas who pay attention to agility and speed.
, this is actually a must-have.
Hattori's judgment was quite accurate. After running for almost four hours, the two came to this land surrounded by mountains. Due to its special geographical location, this place was also home to the Takeda family and the Uesugi family, the feudal lords of the Warring States Period in Japan.
The focus of contention.
Even at dawn, the town called Takai, where Hattori and Fang Linyan came, was bustling with activity. For this poor and lively town, the morning light was like a fire, causing the town to quickly wake up and boil.
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