Chapter 70: Diplomacy II
The Emperor is very angry! Very serious consequences! After Frederick III set the tone, the entire German government began to get busy. The navy first immediately sent a report to the fleet stationed in Shanghai, instructing Tirpitz to take any action he thought was reasonable! The fleet's operations can be extended to the entire Japanese coast, and the navy can requisition all German merchant ships in China!
The German Foreign Service directly expelled the Japanese ambassador to Germany, and immediately contacted Russia, hoping that Russia could provide fuel and supplies to the German fleet in China. He also hoped that Germany and Russia would exert pressure on Japan for their common interests, and the Russian Emperor expressed his willingness to provide protection for the German fleet and agreed to the German fleet to use the port of Vladivostok. Subsequently, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a rather severe statement! Think that Japan is the cancer of the world and should be completely eliminated from the Far East!
In terms of public opinion, the Prime Minister did a good job. He insisted that the Japanese first acted without declaring war. At the same time, he emphasized that the mistakes in the beginning of the Mainz were caused by the Japanese attack! "The Japanese used our idea of pursuing peace and attacked our fleet! This kind of despicable behavior must be severely punished!" This sentence has repeatedly appeared in major European newspapers, and even the French government has expressed dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction with Japan's actions. Contempt.
The blow that made the Japanese completely defeated on the battlefield of public opinion came from the United States! Dewey is pretty real and knows the truth about taking money to do things! He described the situation objectively and fairly, and agreed with the German media's remarks. He also rebutted the Japanese remarks from the perspective of a naval admiral!
"The excuses of this group of Japanese robbers are ridiculous and naive! They claimed that the German fleet first launched an attack at a distance of 1200 meters, but in fact, as the firepower superior party, they will fight at as far away as possible. , Approaching will be threatened by torpedoes, and obviously, German naval officers and soldiers will not make such a mistake!"
"In this battle, the losses of middle and senior officers accounted for half of the total losses! Almost all senior German officers were on the bridge. If the German fleet is ready to act first, they should be on the control tower instead of unprotected. Bridge!"
The problems Dewey pointed out, especially the identity of the third party, made his words very credible. Afterwards, Dewey praised the armored cruiser Mainz, especially Prince Ruprecht's on-the-spot performance, and added some points to the German Navy invisibly! It covers up the shortcomings of some people, and at the same time makes Ruprecht famous!
"Mr. Prime Minister, it seems that the Japanese are making things worse and worse!" Chamberlain personally visited Salisbury in the Prime Minister's residence in London.
"In a very immature country, I just wanted to challenge a heavily armed soldier with a stick! It is necessary to use the German hand to beat it." The prime minister didn't care much about it.
"But the German fleet has begun hunting Japanese ships in the East China Sea. Although the Qing country is stabilized, if Japan loses too much, it will have a great impact on our future plans."
"In this conflict, the Japanese fleet lost two protective cruisers, killed more than 400 people, and injured more than 200 people. Today, Japan may not even be able to defeat Beiyang!" Chamberlain worried.
"Remember, Japan is just one of our pawns, and those who play chess can never be swayed by the pawns! Germany has not declared war, otherwise it will contact the Qing country early! It is enough to have this bottom line! Sending charcoal in the snow will be appreciated, and It's not time yet." Salisbury replied with a smile. "On the contrary, what I am most worried about now is, if we intervene too early, what if Germany and Russia get closer?"
"Then we should also do some preliminary work?" Chamberlain said.
"Tell the Japanese, prepare to discuss compensation, and let them surrender the culprit! This can't be done without finding a scapegoat! Let them be fast! Once Russia intervenes, things will become complicated!"
Compared to the life and death of Japan, the British are more worried about the impact of this incident on the approach of Russia and Germany! A single Russia makes the British crooked enough. If Germany is on the side of the Russians, how can the British do it? Therefore, the so-called help of the British is to persuade Japan to let them admit their counsel as soon as possible, admit their mistakes and lose money!
"What if the German asking price exceeds our bottom line?" Chamberlain asked.
"For the sake of peace and order in the Far East, all ports in the British colonies will be prohibited from providing supplies and berths for military ships of third countries! Until the situation in the Far East calms down!" said the British Prime Minister!
"This?!" Chamberlain must admire the methods of his boss! As long as the ports in the British colonies do not provide supplies, how can the subsequent German warships and transport ships go to the Far East? Only Britain and France have colonies all over Eurasia. The British do not help. The French are the enemies of the Germans. The Germans want to mobilize the fleet to the Far East? Isn't this funny? By then, I am afraid that the Germans can only be softened?
"Remember, this method is the last insurance line! It is not a last resort and cannot be used! This has a big impact." Although Salisbury has a method, he dare not use this measure lightly, because it will inevitably lead to Britain and Germany. The relationship is tense, and even if the Germans are counseled for a while, it is difficult to guarantee that the Germans will not find their place in other ways!
The opinions of the British quickly reached the ears of the Japanese~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Since the back-office bosses let themselves be confessed, then recognize them. Japan is tough against the Qing country, and against people whose fists are bigger than themselves. It's a grandson! Don't you see the Japanese confess Perry, the American who knocked on the door of Japan? The German fleet has all appeared outside Tokyo Bay! The Japanese combined fleet dared not even show their faces, so what about waiting for death?
The German government expressed its willingness to negotiate, and Shuzo Aoki, the Japanese ambassador to the United Kingdom, immediately went to Berlin to contact the German side, and the person in charge of the reception was the later Prime Minister of Germany Birov.
"Because of some accidents and unauthorized decisions by some people, many unpleasant things have happened recently between Germany and Japan, and I am here this time to resolve these things." Shuzo Aoki started with skillful diplomatic terms.
"This is our request! Only after agreeing to it can we continue to talk!" Birov has no time to talk to the other side. As a great power, he must have the domineering power! The conditions have been raised, don't you agree? Then fight until you agree! Just ask if you are afraid?
"Compensation of 2 million pounds? This is unacceptable! We did not cause much damage to your country. The damage suffered by the cruiser Mainz was negligible, and we were also sunk by 2 cruisers." Shu Aoki Zang was almost taken aback by this huge amount! If converted into silver, it is nearly 20 million taels! How much is Japan’s fiscal revenue in one year?
"This is a punishment for the brutal behavior of the despicable! In addition, our fleet has seized at least 20 Japanese merchant ships. If you do not agree to this request, we can completely confiscate these ships and cargo to compensate for our losses! "Birov refused to give up!
The second one is served~~~, there is one more in the evening!
