Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

Chapter 183 The Netherlands in Japanese eyes

"Matsukata-kun, do you think that the method I mentioned is not feasible?" Saionji Gongwang looked at Masayoshi Matsukata with strong eyes. . .

"I support Prime Minister Katsura Taro's view." Masayoshi Matsukata glared back at the other party without giving in. "I think that with our current strength, the most important thing is to implement a calm diplomatic strategy. Have you forgotten that we In recent years, we have received a lot of money from Americans. At the same time, because we did not express our position, we can also obtain money from Spain at the same time. If at this time we completely turn to the opposite direction in order to obtain a large amount of money in a short period of time, As for Spain, it will be difficult for us from the Americans to obtain benefits in the future. Especially when we need to absorb technology most now. Many important things have not been obtained yet. If we lose contact at this time, then We will suffer heavy losses, and who can afford this responsibility?"

"Have you forgotten? Spain also has those technologies. As long as we ask Spain for the same technical requirements, I believe we will get a satisfactory answer by then?"

"Xiyuan-kun, I think you are crazy. Don't forget, when we asked them to sell us arms, they were not willing to ask. Now we ask them for technology. You said, they will let us get it." Have you? Hey, don’t forget, there are tens of millions of Chinese people in Western Australia and New Zealand in Spain. The Chinese people there are the most disgusted with the existence of our country. People value public opinion so much, will they risk losing public opinion to give us technology? Don’t be naive.”

Masayoshi Matsukata looked at the other party mockingly. He was not afraid of the other party. It is true that Saionji Konobo was the Prime Minister of Japan from 1906 to 1908. However, his Yamagata Aritomo was also the Prime Minister, even from 11 to 12 and 16 In the two terms of Prime Minister in 2018, to be honest, he just looked at the face of Hirobumi Ito, the teacher of Saionji Temple and the most powerful person in Japan's political arena, so he didn't care about the other party too much. , otherwise, the other party would have been suppressed by him long ago.

"Matsukata-kun, there are some things, if possible, I think if we don't try it, how will we know that we will get the results we want? Don't forget, when we went to ask the Americans, it was not because we were afraid of this or that. The reasons that have delayed our development a lot of time now give us an opportunity to exchange chips with Spain, so why not take advantage of it. To be honest, except for the payment issue, we have to talk to the Americans. In addition to the acquisition, the technical issues are not limited because we are of the yellow race. This is obviously discriminating against our great Yamato nation. This is very abhorrent. Needless to say, the Russian guys, They tried every possible means to keep an eye on our activities in the Qing Dynasty, and wished we could all come back to Osaka and Tokyo right away, even "

Shanxian Youto said seriously: "In addition to Spain, the apparent enemy, the other party's approach this time may also include us. Don't forget, the Russians have been urging the Americans not to He gave us the technology and payment for the goods.”

"To put it nicely, it's better to simply say that we hope we stay away from the United States and move closer to Spain. Everyone knows that your teacher Nishizono-kun is Ito-kun's junior brother, so it makes sense for you to speak for him." Inoue Kaoru looked at Yamagata Aritomo , the disdain on his face was so obvious.

"You're not the same. You're just speaking for the Mitsui Zaibatsu," Yamagata Aritomo said back. The fact that Inoue Kaoru is closely related to the Mitsui Zaibatsu and business giants such as Japan Yusen and the Fujita Group is known to everyone in Japan, so Aritomo Yamagata also dug out the other party's shortcomings.

"Okay, today's meeting is used to discuss this topic. There is no need to express other personal feelings on it." As soon as Katsura Taro finished speaking, the whole conference room, which was a little noisy just now, suddenly became quiet. .

Yamagata Aritomo, Inoue Kaoru, Saionji Konobo, and Matsukata Masayoshi all looked at Katsura Taro with fear. They were all red-faced just now and became silent. It was obvious that Katsura Taro's status in everyone's minds was very high.

But I don’t blame them. If we really want to talk about Japan’s current political arena, who is the most powerful person, of course it has to be King Meiji. The second and most important thing to recommend is not the Japanese who were present just now. The powerful man who shocked the world was Katsura Taro, the first governor of North Korea (South Korea) who is now far away on the Korean Peninsula and the former Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi who promoted colonization there.

In fact, it is now obvious that this room is divided into two groups. One side is led by Katsura Taro, Matsukata Masayoshi and Inoue Kaoru, and the other side is Yamagata Aritomo, Saionji Konobo, and representatives of the military. , Army Chief of Staff Oyama Iwa, Navy Marshal Togo Heihachiro.

"What do you think?" Katsura Taro looked at Oyama Iwa. Of course, the latter wouldn't say nothing. Oyama Iwa said, "I think the current situation is better."

Xiyuanji Gongwang acted as if he didn't hear anything and just took a deep look at Togo Heihachiro. The big mountain rock was created by Katsura Taro single-handedly. No one here knows that. Togo Heihachiro was the key training target promoted by his teacher Ito Hirobumi. It was really because of his existence that the current stable situation in Japan's government was formed.

Togo Heihachiro: "I think it can be changed. After all, sometimes the more comebacks you get, the more you gain."

This is the result again! Katsura Taro really didn't know what to say. The result was like this every time. Suddenly he found Yuan Jing in a corner who had not expressed his stance. He had not expressed his stance at this time. There must be something wrong with this guy. Then he remembered the things he heard that he was doing behind Xiyuanji Gongwang's back. , he can conclude that there is definitely something wrong with the other party. Perhaps, in the future, his hope of breaking through this deadlock will fall on the other party. Hehe, he is an ambitious guy, but this ambition comes at a good time!

Naturally, Katsura Taro's eyes were not full of the others, but when they saw that he did not ask any more questions, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, which showed that he did not want to argue on this issue, and at the same time, it came to an end on this issue. It means pause.

Sure enough, Katsura Taro: "Put this issue aside for now. After all, this is related to our future route, so we will discuss it after everyone carefully considers it. Next, what I want to say is, our expansion route. Let’s take a look at this map.”

I saw him unfolding a map on the floor, and then said: "Here, it is the Pacific Ocean, here is the United States, from far to near, here is Alaska in the United States, here is the Hawaiian Islands, here, here is Wake Island , is also the island closest to us in the United States. It is an isolated island with little habitability. Then back, there is our eastern gateway island, Wake Island."

He raised his head and glanced at a few people, and then said seriously: "It can be seen that we don't have much development prospects in the east. At least if we don't want to offend the Americans, we are like this, so, If we want to expand, we must develop north, west and south. In the north, although the Russians have been seriously injured by us, their bones and muscles have not been broken. Moreover, their Far East Railway has been opened. Although we have grown stronger by this time We have lost a lot, but the amount of reinforcements from the other side has doubled. At this time, there is absolutely no benefit for us to collide with them, so the Russian territory is difficult for us to swallow."

The others did not speak and were all listening attentively. In fact, what Katsura Taro said was correct.

"As for China, we will never let it go. That is the foundation for us to grow into the world's most powerful country. Therefore, we will then formulate a complete plan to expand our share to the greatest extent in front of Western countries. , Next, what I want to say most, and what I think we should pay the most attention to, is the island issue in the South Pacific."

"Prime Minister, do we want to attack the Spanish islands? If that's the case, I think we should think twice. After all, the Spaniards are not easy to mess with."

"Mr. Shan County, hey, hey! I understand your concerns. Don't worry, I won't mess around. Although I am the Prime Minister, I have the right to make decisions as I think. However, it is precisely because I respect the Privy Council meeting. As a result, this issue is discussed here.”

"It's not Spain. Do you have the idea of ​​​​attacking the Marshall Islands of the German Empire, the world's largest army? If that is the idea, I think this is not much worse than the previous fight against Spain."

"Nishizono-kun, do you think I am such a careless person?"

“Not even the Philippines?”

Katsura shook his head and said: "Absolutely not. Many of our warships are still waiting to be delivered to the British port."

Saionji Konobo didn't like this feeling of being out of control, especially when it was his competitor and partner Katsura Taro who controlled the rhythm, so he couldn't help but ask: "What is that?"

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Katsura Taro picked up the teacup and toasted tea to everyone. After everyone else drank, he slowly said: "Everyone, I don't know if you have seen that many of our Yamato people are overseas now. There are a lot of people living there, not to mention the Asian continent, and among the islands, Indonesia has the most people among the colonies under the jurisdiction of the Dutch."

Speaking of this, he smiled ghostly, "Especially in the Maluku Islands, where a large number of our compatriots have gathered due to our special case. You said, if we mess up there, we will use our Can we achieve our goal by vigorously publicizing the heavy injuries and deaths of our compatriots and then sending troops to protect their safety?"

Netherlands! Several other people had forgotten that among the powerful invaders around them, the Netherlands was the weakest. It was really a good choice. (To be continued.