"We, His Majesty the Emperor of the Imperial Japanese Empire, hope that President Moe can give up the Osumi Islands, and as for the Ryukyus, we can recognize that they belong to Huaguo, which is already the greatest sincerity."
Hirobumi Ito continued to bow.President Moe smiled slightly, "It's much better than the last time, this time, don't you emphasize how many troops you can take" Ito Hirofumi was embarrassed and silent.President Meng continued: "But this condition, than my price, is much worse, although the problem of Taiwan has been solved, but my price code has not been raised, and there is no change, I still ask you to compensate me five million taels of Chinese official silver and open all Japanese ports to China, we enjoy the same rights as the British As for the land, to the land in my hands, have you heard that I vomit out I don't vomit the land of the British, not to mention your little Japan" "This condition is too harsh, President Meng, please be polite to your friends, we very much hope to be good friends with Huaguo. ”Ito Hirobumi didn't expect Xuan Yuemeng to still not give in at all, "Anything else can be discussed, reparations are impossible, our losses are much greater than those of Huaguo, in addition, the opening of ports can, it must be the same conditions, based on mutual benefit, the trade tariffs between us and the British are unequal, just like the terms signed by your Qing government and foreigners, let me ask, can the Qing court let the Japanese and the British be treated the same" Ito Hirobumi had a cold face, but he was neither humble nor arrogant.President Meng laughed: "Then you shouldn't come this time, there is nothing to talk about, neither reparations, nor open ports, let us enjoy the same most-favored-nation treatment as the British, what are you doing to quarrel with me" Princess Katrina Kafu and Liu Yuqing also covered their mouths and smiled.Ito Hirofumi and a group of members of the Japanese delegation felt greatly humiliated and angry, but this time, they were not as arrogant as last time, saying that they would leave, but kept bowing, begging President Moe to lower the negotiation conditions.The Japanese talked about it for a few minutes, but President Meng didn't pay attention to them, and seemed to be very patient, just looking at these people quietly, like monkeys.President Meng smiled: "Forget it, it seems that you are unwilling to say your bottom line, or, you feel that your bottom line is too far from what I requested, okay, you go, let's just continue to fight." ”Ito Hirofumi looked at President Meng in shock, didn't he just finish the fight, even if Xuan Yuemeng has a fleet, but in the surrounding waters of Japan, there are no industrial and economically developed cities, fight, how much benefit can you play This is the saying of vindictiveness.However, Japan has no naval strength at all at this time, and Ito Hirofumi has no way to catch this point by President Moe."
President Moe, our bottom line is that we can admit that the Ryukyus and Osumi Islands belong to China, and we can also compensate one million taels of Chinese official silver, but trade tariffs cannot be compromised" Ito Hirobumi gritted his teeth and took out the autographed letter from Emperor Meiji.President Meng knew that this was the last bottom line of the Japanese, and it was reasonable, but he still shook his head and smiled: "Although Ito-kun, you are really sincere, but your conditions are too far from my requirements, and it really doesn't matter if we do business with you or not, but we must get this trade power, in the future, all Asian countries that deal with our China must recognize that our China and Britain have the same status, this is not against Japan, this article cannot be changed, as for the indemnity, one million taels is one hundred taels, The province said that we have to be unforgiving, and I also made the final concession, otherwise, the negotiations will be terminated forever "How much money to pay at one time, it is a temporary pain, President Meng and Ito Hirobumi are very clear, unequal trade tariffs are the throat, and it is the place where the two sides cannot make concessions in negotiations, especially Huaguo, after controlling the Osumi Islands and the Ryukyus, it is too convenient to travel to and from Japan, as long as Taiwan's industry improves slightly, Japan does not say that it competes with China in Asia, and even a small Taiwan may not be able to do it, Not to mention that behind Taiwan, there is also the rich Jiangnan of China as a support."
President Meng, we signed a trade agreement with Qing Guo, can't we use that agreement as a reference Of course, we in Japan can make a slight concession, as for ports, we will open four, and China will also open four."
Hirobumi Ito bowed.President Meng smiled and shook his head, "I'm not buying vegetables in the vegetable market, this is my last price, there is no room for bargaining, what are you afraid of, we enjoy the same treatment as the British, but I didn't ask to sell opium in Japan, I'm doing business seriously, don't you develop yourself, plus your ethnic single, and a self-sufficient agricultural society, to be honest, I don't care about doing business with you in Japan, my market is very big, I want this face, who makes me have no face, I'm not going to let anyone go any further. ”President Moe's attitude was extremely arrogant and arrogant, a group of members of the Japanese delegation were clamoring to leave, Ito Hirobumi raised his hand, suppressed the voice of opposition, and bowed to President Moe: "Mr.
President, your bottom line, I understand, I have no authority to reply to Mr.
President, I finally ask, if this agreement is negotiated, how long is the deadline" "The term of the non-aggression pact, ten years" President Moe smiled: "Long enough, ten years, enough for you to see the effect of the Meiji Restoration" Ito Hirobumi frowned, "Ten years, With the flick of a finger, Mr.
President, for at least 30 years, we hope to be good friends with Huaguo for a long time. ”President Meng smiled: "It's just ten years." ”Ito Hirobumi's brows furrowed, "Mr.
President, the time is too short, how about twenty-five years" President Meng smiled: "A quarter of a century, isn't it too long Ten years is not short, Ito-kun, are you so unconfident in your country I have a lot of confidence in Japan, but I am very confident, ten years is enough for you to develop armaments" Ito Hirobumi looked at President Meng with deep eyes, he couldn't understand why Xuan Yuemeng had to put Japan in a hostile position, even if there was a dispute in the Ryukyus, and there was a dispute in Korea, But in general, Japan is not a threat to anyone at present, he really can't figure it out, besides, for Xuan Yuemeng, his biggest enemy is not Japan now."
Mr.
President, I am not representing me personally, I am representing the Imperial Government of Japan and the people of Japan for at least twenty years, otherwise, I will not be able to consult with my government."
Hirobumi Ito bowed deeply and actually cried, "Mr.
President, although we cannot reach an agreement this time, I hope that Mr.
President, I will definitely agree to this request." ”President Meng thought about it, this is also a disguise, this kind of agreement, he doesn't take it to heart, signed today, invalidated tomorrow, it's not a big deal, the key is to look at their own development, President Meng secretly calculated, it's now 1874, twenty years later, it just happens to be the first day in history, I feel that history is always such a coincidence, so, nodded and said: "Twenty years is twenty years" Ito Hirobumi bowed deeply, "Thank you President Meng, I will go back immediately to communicate with my government, I hope President Meng won't change his mind again. ”President Meng smiled: "What I said about you and I will not change" "Thank you, the president's credit, the world knows, as long as the promised things, never change, president, next time, if there is news, it will be about a month later, where can I meet the president" Ito Hirofumi asked.President Meng thought about it, and his whereabouts were also considered military secrets, but he smiled and said, "I should still be here in a month."
It seems that you are in a hurry to sign an agreement with me, is there a civil war breaking out in your country?"
"Okay, thank you, President. ”Ito Hirofumi didn't answer President Moe's question, but secretly sighed, Xuan Yuemeng is so smart, he can think of a lot of words casually, although there is no war in Japan for the time being, but it's almost there.t1706231537: