The overall situation of Huaguo in Korea has been determined by the attitude of Li Yu, the king of the Xingxuan Courtyard, who swears allegiance to Huaguo to the death, and most of the officials who were still wavering in their mood have changed their mentality, and the officials who really cannot be turned have also become an insignificant minority."
It's fine now."
Princess Katrina Kaaf said happily to Lee Tae-hee.Lee Tae-hee nodded tearfully and went up to stand next to her father, Li Yuying, the king of the Xingxuan compound.President Meng cordially shook hands with Dayuanjun, and then said to Wang Zhankui: "In the statistics just now, the list of officials who still voted for North Korea's independence will be monitored." ”Wang Zhankui immediately understood that although Wang Zhankui was the captain of President Meng's guard and the director of the chamberlain office under the president's secretariat, he also worked part-time at the Huaguo Bureau of Statistics, so many things did not need to be said too clearly.President Meng's meaning is very clear, no matter how much you dare to be dishonest, you will do it, no tantrum, it does not mean that there is no temper, any political change, it is impossible to be completely bloodless, Huaguo is tolerant enough of the annexed areas.The majority of the Japanese ruling class believed that the time had come to march into Korea and demanded that the incident be used to invade Korea.For example, the famous Japanese thinker Yukichi Fukuzawa wrote an article strongly advocating the crusade against Korea, threatening to "not give up until the alliance under the city is reached"; At this time, the Meiji government of Japan, faced with the various contradictions in the period of social transition in Japan and the resurgence of the liberal and civil rights movement, felt threatened, and was overjoyed when it heard the news of the Korean mutiny, and was ready to use this as an opportunity to provoke a war of aggression and pass on the increasingly acute social contradictions.After the mutiny, the Japanese government issued martial law and requisition orders, and greatly expanded its armaments.However, after a period of war fever, the Japanese government did not dare to act rashly in view of Korea's status as a vassal state of China and its special geographical position sandwiched between China, Japan, and Russia.In the Japanese Imperial Palace, there was a lifeless atmosphere, and Emperor Meiji and a few of his cronies had been sitting like this for more than half an hour.During this time, no one spoke, and everyone was waiting for Emperor Meiji to speak.Ito Hirobumi's eyes stared at the ground in front of him, his heart was pounding, like a drum, the situation for Japan, more and more severe, although the situation in China is not optimistic, but the incident happened in Korea and Japan, did not happen in China, the problems faced by China and Japan are fundamentally different.China's problem is a problem in expansion, while Japan's problem is that it is difficult to protect its territory.Ito Hirofumi really can't understand why Huaguo can develop so fast, according to his original idea, even if Huaguo reorganizes at the fastest speed, or changes the dynasty, but it is not easy to solve the problem of food and clothing for such a large country" Huaguo and Xingxuan Dayuan Jun Li Yuying is too hateful, and actually uses such a way" Emperor Meiji said angrily, "No, we must not let Korea become the province of China like this, otherwise, our Japan will never have peace, and will never be able to develop, and Korea is the lifeline of Japan." ”Ito Hirobumi groaned and didn't speak.Prince Chihito of Qichuan Palace sighed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger, at this time, it is not appropriate to provoke Hua Guo again, first solve the problem of Nagasaki City, and first try to get the Chinese army to withdraw from Japan." ”"Don't I know, but the Chinese people listen to us, they are just a bunch of scoundrels, and even ask you to lend them money, where do they have any sincerity in negotiations" Emperor Meiji's eyes widened, and he looked like he was going to eat people."
Emperor, I think it's best for us to support China's control of North Korea, or at least, let the international community see our attitude."
Hirobumi Ito.Emperor Meiji looked at Ito Hirobumi in disbelief, "What do you say, do we still want to support Huaguo to control North Korea and support North Korea as the province of Huaguo, are you crazy or have you been bought by Huaguo" "Your Majesty, listen to me, we must not only support, best, but also be enthusiastic, in this way, countries will think that we have to submit to Huaguo, and there will be more people who support us, North Korea is already in the hands of Huaguo, and we have no ability to take back the verbal support on the one hand, On the one hand, prepare to send troops to North Korea, isn't this exactly the trick that the Chinese army likes to use," Hirofumi Ito explained."
The reason why China can develop so fast is that political means are supplemented by military means, and they are used well, on the one hand, they are rhetorical, and on the other hand, they are ready to have a gun and a knife at any time.We should also learn more about China, and we should also talk more about feelings, the world is always a world composed of human feelings. ”Prince Chihito of Sugawa Palace's eyes lit up, "Yes, Your Majesty, this method of Ito Hirobumi is the most powerful for us" Emperor Meiji was originally a very powerful monarch, but because of the rise of the Chinese Kingdom during this time, he was pressed in his heart, forming a huge psychological pressure, which really affected his mood, otherwise, he would not have become what he is now, Ito Hirobumi explained this, and Emperor Meiji understood."
Then we will have feelings with them, and declare to the whole world that we Japan support China to occupy Korea and support Korea to become a province of China, we admit this, if China does not withdraw its troops from Japan, it will be impossible to say, and at the same time, further win over Dayuanjun, I don't believe it, there will be people who really want to be slaves of other countries."
Emperor Meiji seems to have regained his former glory.Prince Sugawa and Ito bowed together, agreeing with Emperor Meiji's idea.Sure enough, as Ito Hirobumi expected, after Japan openly supported Korea as a province of China, the European powers were generally uneasy, and the unification of Asia in the situation of China had become a trend, and the British and French accelerated their contacts with the Japanese government, and kept cheering up the Japanese government, and the Japanese took the opportunity to put forward many demands, such as the purchase of weapons and the support of the British and French for Japan's military industry, and it was impossible for Emperor Meiji to reconcile with China.
This is the lifeline of the Japanese and the only way for the Japanese to move forward.Therefore, under the personal judgment of Emperor Meiji, it was decided to send Hanafu Yoshinori to Korea with an army to contact Owon-kun and coerce him to sign an unequal treaty, otherwise he would start a war against Korea.Japanese Foreign Minister Inoue Shin explained in detail the various conditions of the Japanese government and its strategy for dealing with the DPRK in a "confidential instruction" and handed it over to Yoshinori Hanafu, who himself sat in Shimonoseki and commanded it remotely, and the acting army of Qingshan Prefecture Aritomo was on standby.As a result, 1,500 soldiers led by Rear Admiral Takashima Tonosuke and Rear Admiral Renrei Keibeom went to North Korea to "ask for guilt" and arrived at the port of Incheon on August 12.Korea is now a province of China, because the Qing Dynasty has increased its strength after the Westernization Movement, and the surrounding vassal states have been continuously lost, one of which is the Ryukyus was annexed by Japan, so the Qing court is particularly vigilant against Japan, both intentional and powerful, to control and manage China's only remaining vassal state Korea, in order to contain Japan's power.On the one hand, Japan verbally supported the takeover of Korea by China, and on the other hand, it demanded the resumption of a series of treaties signed with Korea during the existence of the Qing court, and China's policy toward Korea had shown a tendency to change, and this mutiny was an opportune time for China to strengthen its sovereignty over Korea.On August 1, 1877, after receiving the news of the Korean mutiny and the dispatch of Japanese troops from the telegram of Li Shuchang, the Chinese minister to Japan, and the suggestion that China should also send warships to Korea quickly, Li Hongzhang immediately decided to adopt an active policy towards Korea and reported it to the President's Secretariat.On the other hand, he called for troops to be sent to Korea to confront Japan and suppress the rebellious party.On August 7, the President's Secretariat approved the plan to send troops, and on August 13, it was decided to suppress the rebellious party and quell the mutiny.On August 14, 1877, Ding Ruchang, Ma Jianzhong, and Yu Yunzhong's survey ship arrived at Incheon, North Korea, and they felt the threat of Japan through reconnaissance of Japan and Korea, so Ding Ruchang brought a report on August 14, 1877, which Ma Jianzhong strongly advocated sending troops to Korea: "Take advantage of the thunderous momentum, take Wang Jing directly, and cover up the rebellion."
In order to prevent Japan from using this to invade and occupy Korea and consolidate the position of China in Korea, President Meng decided to suppress it on a large scale, and all Koreans, whether Korean or not, who dared to oppose China, were all cut down and prepared to be questioned for the crime of mutiny in the capacity of the central government.On August 17, 1877, the 2nd and 3rd Brigades of the 1st Field Division of the Chinese Army put down a large-scale rebellion in Korea.Not only did he come with Wu Changqing, because Wu Changqing was originally a neighbor of President Meng's family, and Wu Changqing was still more able to lead troops and more patriotic, so it was a rare North Korean Kim Yun-sik who was a military official who continued to be reused by the Qing court in China as a guide, and Zhang Jian's later figure in China.However, the Chinese side did not want to clash with Japan and avoid conflict with the Japanese army, which was the basic policy of the Qing army in Korea, so they landed at Masanpo, Namyang Province, 120 miles west of Incheon, to join Ma Jianzhong and others, and held their troops still, so Japan once took the upper hand.Japan was shocked by the large-scale dispatch of troops to China, so Inoue Shin instructed Yoshitomi Hanafang to "not hesitate for a second, and enter the capital Seoul immediately" in order to negotiate a quick conclusion and avoid Chinese interference.On August 18, 1877, Hanabo Yoshishishi led a brigade of about 1,500 Japanese troops towards Seoul, preparing to force their way into the city to negotiate with the Korean government.Daewonjun had completely returned power to Hwakook, the supreme ruler of Joseon, and at this stage, was actually Princess Katrina Kaf.Due to the arrival of Japanese soldiers in the city, Princess Katrina Kafu conveyed the president's instructions to kill all Japanese in Korea, regardless of the reason, and there was no need to judge, as long as it was Japanese, not a single one was left.Yoshiji Hanabo met with President Moe at Changdeokgung Palace, and negotiated with Li Hongzhang and others, who were in charge of reception.In the so-called "letter of demand," Japan put forward seven clauses, including punishing the perpetrators of the mutiny, compensating the Japanese victims and various losses, opening more commercial ports, and allowing Japan to send a squadron of 800 troops to Seoul to protect the Japanese embassy, and threatened the Chinese Government to reply within three days.President Moe looked at the Japanese representative Hanafang Yoshiko, and felt interesting, "You Japanese, do you think you can come to Korea to wrestle with Huaguo" "Dear His Majesty the Emperor of China, it is true that our Japanese military strength may be slightly worse than that of Huaguo now, but we have the support of the British Minister and the French Minister, and the public opinion of the international community, after we recognize Korea as the province of China, is also completely on our side" Hanafang Yoshishi said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "We don't have many demands, just asking, continue to have the port of Incheon, Busan, The ownership of Jeju Island is still there, and Hwakook is asked to hand over Concubine Min and Joseon King Yi Hee. ”President Meng smiled slightly, "You guys are quite smart, in this case, do you still call it supporting Huaguo's rule of North Korea, and you want territory and people, why do you want to carve up Korea with Huaguo" "Dear Emperor Your Majesty, we don't want to divide Korea with Huaguo, we just want the content of the terms we signed with the Qing court, since Huaguo is inherited from the previous generation of imperial court, we should fulfill these treaties, this is an internationally recognized law, doesn't the emperor think so?"
Hanafang Yoshishi looked indifferent.t1706231537: