When Hirobumi Ito and Ryoka Inoue came in, Li Hongzhang looked at Hirobumi Ito, who had white hair and a decadent expression. In addition to the pleasure of being the winner, there was also a feeling of sympathy for heroes in his heart.

The guy who was running for Japan finally saw Japan's decline, and Japan's decline was directed by him. This has to be a top-secret irony for Ito Hirobumi, who wants to inform East Asia.

The purpose of Ito Hirobumi and others' arrival is very simple. They hope to earn a chance for Japan through good personal relationships. Although this idea is very ridiculous, Japan has no choice but to give it a try.

.The arrival of Inoue Ryoxin was because he was a member of the navy. As a senior official of the guerrilla fleet, he wanted to meet Xu Jie who defeated the Japanese combined fleet, so Ito Hirobumi took him with him.

"State affairs and personal affairs cannot be confused. If you want to get some benefits from me, then please come back." After Ito Hirobumi and others sat down, Li Hongzhang said straight to the point.

"I really want to get some benefits from Mr. Nakado when I come here this time, but it won't be related to negotiations, but I want to figure out one thing." Ito Hirobumi said calmly. Seeing that Li Hongzhang had no objection, he understood

He continued with a hoarse voice: "I want to know why Japan failed?"

"Then I want to know why you think Japan will win?" Li Hongzhang asked with interest.

"The Qing Dynasty was dozens of times larger than Japan, and its population was several times that of Japan. However, the Qing Dynasty was ruled by a decadent dynasty after all. It spent all day in the dream of the heavenly kingdom without opening its eyes to see its rapid development.

world, whether it is the political system, economic system, educational system, or industry

The Qing Dynasty is far from Japan. The current Qing Dynasty is actually no better than the vassal towns before the Meiji Restoration. The Qing Dynasty is actually composed of many vassal towns, and Beiyang is the largest powerful vassal. It is related to the mutual constraints within the Qing Dynasty.

We are all united as a nation." Ito Hirobumi's words revealed a kind of contempt.

"Our Japanese began to come into contact with advanced Western systems and culture before the First World War, and after the Meiji Restoration, we learned from the West from top to bottom. We established a political system, economic system and education system similar to those of the West.

We vigorously develop industry and train new-style armies. Before the war, our fiscal revenue was the same as that of the Qing Dynasty, but we were able to transfer most of it

All of your money is invested in the war, and half of your country's finances are wasted on useless flag services and old-style armies. No matter from which aspect, we are bound to win. I still don't understand, Mr. Xu

.How did you raise enough funds to purchase three large armored cruisers?" When Ito Hirobumi said this, the contempt in his eyes turned into solemnity.

"Ji Shi, answer him and tell Mr. Ito why we won." Li Hongzhang said angrily, but Xu Jie next to him still saw a drop of cold sweat falling from Li Hongzhang's neck. I have to say, Ito Hirobumi

What you said is correct. The Westernization Movement can only be regarded as a

A paper maker, if it weren't for Xu Jie's understanding of history and luck, the Qing Dynasty would never have won! Li Hongzhang couldn't answer Ito Hirobumi's question, because so far, he doesn't know how this war was won. He doesn't

Know how to fundamentally explain this series of things.

"Prime Minister Ito was very thorough in what he said, and his analysis was quite accurate. From an emotional point of view, this is indeed the case." Xu Jie said calmly. "But did you know that in history, there was a man named Toyotomi Hideyoshi?

The madman thought the same way back then." At this point, Xu Jie couldn't help but laugh.

"Prime Minister Ito, relatively speaking, history is always surprisingly similar. Compared with the newly unified Japan, the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli period also had problems of one kind or another. At that time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was still thinking about moving the capital to Beijing. What was the result?

"Xu Jie said with great interest. "But this time, Japan did well. At least it entered the Northeast, but the consequences were much more serious than last time."

"This time and that time, this is not a reason." Ito Hirobumi said with a pale face.

"Do you know how many Chinese people there are in this world? Including those who have moved overseas but still have China in their hearts." Xu Jie asked.

"This number may be an astronomical number." Ito Hirobumi could not answer.

"Even if only one-tenth of these people try to save a nation, then I think the power they unleash is definitely not something Japan can withstand, and within your Japan, there are probably a lot of nastiness.

?The so-called united will is just talk. I think Emperor Meiji is already ready. He will just wait for Mr. Ito to sign the treaty and directly put the blame on Your Excellency when he returns." Xu Jie continued.

The meaning of Xu Jie's words is very clear. Even if only a small part of the people in the world are willing to unite to prosper the country, then Japan has absolutely no possibility of victory. With the spread of advanced culture and the rise of national thought,

In the future, more and more people will participate in this big chao that changes the destiny of the country and nation. How can such a powerful force be resisted by Japan? And this is exactly what Ito Hirobumi cannot refute, even if Japan

My whole body is made of iron, how many nails can I drive?

What makes Ito Hirobumi even more desperate is that after the treaty is signed, the names of Ito Hirobumi and others will be labeled as traitors. It may be good to go to prison. Once they give up their rights, it is normal for them to be punished by the gods.

matter!

"In addition, from the perspective of a naval officer, your Japanese so-called open-eyed view of the world is really not good. All you see are the leftovers from the European powers. In your charming hearts,

Driven by this, you think that as long as you are European, everything you say is right, and that you can be accepted by the West by learning from the West. How ridiculous is this?

My thoughts, in the eyes of Westerners, there is actually no difference between the Japanese and the Qing people. Even in the naval field, the West respects the Beiyang Fleet more because they have a unique grasp of technology, but what about the Japanese? Just

A stupid person with a lot of money is just a blackmail target!" Xu Jie looked at Inoue Ryoxin who had been silent and said.

I have to say that this last sentence was too destructive to Inoue Ryoxin. The originally expressionless Inoue Ryoxin suddenly turned livid. "They also died fighting hard. Please don't insult the dead warriors."

." Inoue Ryoxin said with a hint of anger.

"As for those guys who are looking for death in Toshima, I think they should be in hell now. If Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi, Saigo Yumichi, Oyama Iwa and others are the masterminds of this tragedy, then in Toshima without authorization,

The lunatics challenged by our Beiyang Fleet were the culprits who pushed Japan into the abyss! The failure during the Wanli period was not

If I didn’t make you repent, then what is waiting for you now is the real abyss. I heard that you respect the American captain who knocked on the door of Japan. It seems that he beat you badly and made you really feel the pain.

Only Japan will be honest, and we decided to do this this time!" Xu Jie's last sentence was full of murderous intent.

"History is written by the victors. Mr. Xu can say whatever he wants." Ito Hirobumi couldn't refute it. Xu Jie's understanding of Japan's national character is even better than that of him, the Japanese Prime Minister!

"Japan is indeed caused by people like you. Does Mr. Ito still want to deny it? Maybe you want to make Japan strong, but your ambition has ruined Japan's future. As for where to go, Mr. Ito thinks more about it.

I think, time is running out, and if we wait until the Russian fleet arrives, we may not be able to settle the matter at this price." Xu Jie said with profound meaning.

"Japan has failed, but aren't you afraid that the Russians will grow bigger in the Far East? An overly weak Japan will also be detrimental to the Qing Dynasty." Hirobumi Ito said unwillingly.

"It doesn't matter, it takes time for Russia to digest Japan, and this is very beneficial to our Qing Dynasty." Xu Jie said with a smile.

"It seems that you are not going to let Japan go?" Ito Hirobumi said somewhat decadently.

"Where Japan goes will depend on the attitude of its successor. I think after this negotiation is over, we may have to deal with someone else when negotiating with Japan. However, if the next government of Japan is sincere enough, I will

I think we will still help Japan resist the Russian invasion." In Xu Jie's mind, to get enough benefits from Japan, Japan must also have the capital to resist Russia, at least to ensure that in a short period of time, Russia's attack on Japan

Japan's occupation will no longer expand.

"Then can you show some sincerity?" Ito Hirobumi asked.

"On the day the treaty is signed, we can release 5,000 Japanese troops and 5,000 conscripts. These people will return to Japan on Qing ships under the escort of the Beiyang Fleet, but the cost of transportation and prisoners of war will be consumed by the Qing during this period.

Hand it over first, the weapons and ammunition need to be redeemed separately." Li Hongzhang set out his own conditions.

"This is simply oppression." Hirobumi Ito said helplessly and with anger.

"If Japan wins, I think you will be more ruthless. We are just fulfilling the rights that a winner should have, nothing more, and these people at least have a chance to change Japan's national destiny." Li Hongzhang said calmly.

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"Can we be more tolerant on territorial issues?" Ito Hirobumi asked.

"Japan must pay the price for its barbaric behavior in the territory. Ryukyu has never belonged to Japan. And ceding Tsushima Island is Japan's punishment. If Japan insists on not giving it, we don't mind doing it ourselves.

Take it, and all the consequences will only be borne by you." Due to the key position of Tsushima Island, Xu Jie still wants to control this island in his own hands. In this way, he will at least control the Korean Strait and blockade Japan.

The west entrance of the sea.

"Since Mr. Li does not intend to change anything, we can only submit this agreement to His Majesty the Emperor. As for whether he agrees or not, it depends on His Majesty the Emperor's decision." Ito Hirobumi said before leaving.

"I hope you can complete these tasks as soon as possible. Time is tight." Li Hongzhang said with great satisfaction.

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