1890 King of Southeast Asia

"I have taken into account the world situation and the current situation of the empire, and I want to take extraordinary measures to rectify the situation. I hereby inform you, my loyal subjects. I have ordered the imperial government to accept Nanhua's request and stop the war. Seeking peace for the subjects of the empire and sharing the happiness of all nations is the legacy of our ancestors..."

"We, lost?" Kitami Shigure couldn't believe it, but it seemed natural.

Only half a year after the war, prices rose, wages were reduced, the army soldiers couldn't even pay their salaries, and the navy didn't even have coal to go to sea.

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“Article 1: Japan recognizes that the Ryukyu Islands are indeed a completely independent and self-sovereign country. Therefore, any measures that undermine its independent nature, such as Japan's abolition of Pan Zhixian, should be completely abolished.”

“Article 2: The Ryukyu Islands will restore their status as an independent country. Its Japanese nationals will be completely withdrawn within 1893, and its troops will be completely withdrawn within one month of the signing of the treaty. Nanhua has the right to protect the Ryukyu Islands and manage the military, diplomacy, and internal affairs of the Ryukyu Islands.”

“Article 3: Japan will give 20 million pounds worth of gold to Nanhua as compensation for military expenses. The amount will be paid in one lump sum within the year the treaty is signed.”

“Article 4: Japan will exchange the 300 million yen owned by Nanhua in full. The amount will be paid in one lump sum within the year the treaty is signed.”

There are only a few unequal trade treaties left, and it will not look good if we don’t do something about it.

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“Mr. Prime Minister, please sign it!” It was still Komatsubara, but this time he was respectful, bent over, and handed the treaty to Liu Yiming like a eunuch.

"Since the war is over, let's not start it again. South China is a peace-loving country." In any case, there are still mediators from many countries on the scene.

Liu Yiming took over the "South Japan-Brunei Treaty" and signed his name on the treaty.

"Okay, after signing, we are in a peaceful state again, but the trade and exchanges between South Japan need to be discussed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." Liu Yiming picked up the treaty written in three languages.

In theory, they will shake hands and make peace to show their gentlemanly demeanor. Both sides will shake hands vigorously with eyes that want to kill each other.

But Liu Yiming chose the former between ignoring the rules and washing his hands eight times with soap.

"The mediation was very successful. Thank you very much, gentlemen. I have prepared a unique banquet..." There were mediators from five countries, including Britain, France, the United States, Germany and Russia.

Britain wanted to control Japan, the Americans wanted to enter the Far East market, and France was usury.

Russia wanted to see if there was a chance to eat a bite of meat, even though it had just signed a boundary treaty and obtained a large piece of territory.

Germany was the most innocent. The minister received a telegram from Emperor Wilhelm and got involved inexplicably.

"I am not feeling well and will be leaving for the time being. Minister Lin will accompany you. I hope you gentlemen will have a pleasant evening..."

At the banquet at night, Liu Yiming casually thought of a lame excuse, left the venue, and returned to the Prime Minister's Office.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I have kept you waiting for a long time." Not long after, Cyril also slipped into the Prime Minister's Office.

"Sir Cyril, congratulations." Liu Yiming smiled and congratulated.

"Praise Her Majesty."

"Sir, how much did Britain earn in Japan?" Liu Yiming smiled on his face, but felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

He also wanted to earn interest and control the debt at the same time, but Britain's big hand directly transferred the debt.

"A little bit, insignificant, okay, let's sign the contract." Cyril didn't want to talk about this. As a middleman, Britain controlled Japan's customs, military, industry and commerce.

The Japanese government was close to bankruptcy, but there was still a lot of wealth among the people.

At this time, Japan's national pride was not strong. The most important thing was that a large amount of money impacted the yen, which made people distrustful and led to a large amount of precious metals hidden among the people.

"This is the handover contract of Brunei. Nanhua needs to pay a symbolic pound. Brunei belongs to Nanhua." Cyril took out two documents.

Wow.

Liu Yiming flipped through the documents and took out a one-pound gold coin after confirming that it was correct. /\u003e"Oh! A pound from the Tudor period is so well preserved. It's rare now." Cyril picked up the gold coin and admired the light.

"This is the second contract, half of Guinea Island. Brunei is the Queen's territory, but Guinea is not, so Guinea is a little troublesome. Let's take a look at the contract." Cyril carefully put away the large-denomination deposit certificate and took out the second contract.

"Trouble?" Liu Yiming picked up the contract and read it.

After a while, Liu Yiming put down the contract.

It's not troublesome.

"It's not possible not to build a naval port. In the future, Guinea Island will be the easternmost part of our country. It's impossible not to build a naval port."

"But I can build the naval port in Western Guinea. I can guarantee that the army will not station more than 2,000 people on the entire Guinea Island."

"But you know, South China is like Australia, and the population is mainly foreign. For these poor people, South China has introduced a military reclamation system, which will also be implemented on Guinea Island. I hope you don't misunderstand."

Liu Yiming changed all the only two requirements in the contract.

It was still a symbolic payment of one pound. The contract price was 1.5 million pounds, the price of half Alaska. But Japan paid the fee.

"Britain hopes that South China can sign a treaty to guarantee that it will not expand eastward again." Cyril thought about it and touched the deposit certificate in his pocket.

"Okay, then Nanhua will focus on the development of domestic land, French Indochina, and my poor compatriots." Liu Yiming nodded.

"Then... happy cooperation, Mr. Prime Minister."

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Sir."

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The treaty was signed at the end of February, which indirectly reflects the administrative efficiency of the British at that time.

Now is the time when the British Empire is thriving, and it will reach its peak in a few years. The tonnage of the main battleship is more than the second and third combined. The sun will set in England, but it will rise in the British colonies.

A treaty has changed a lot of things. For example, Japan has a tendency to become a semi-colony, and Nanhua has finally expanded from a local warlord with value to a country with a certain local influence.

The Netherlands began to discuss the victory rate and cost of the expedition.

dieThe relationship between the Qing court and Nanhua became more tense, and the old Buddha voted against the proposal to establish diplomatic relations with Nanhua.

On the contrary, the locals secretly had dealings with Nanhua, and the business in the South and North Seas was particularly happy.

Necessities include food, medicine, a large amount of red and white sugar, spices, and a large number of industrial products. Most importantly, Nanhua sells directly to merchants, and the quantity is large and cheap.

"Prime Minister, Commander Yang asked whether to launch a general offensive." Liu Yiming was considering the Beiyang military procurement contract, and Secretary Yang gave him the latest war report.

Two and a half divisions are still in Borneo, and more than 2,000 hand tractors have forcibly pulled out roads in the jungles of Borneo.

Each garrison is also the best gathering place, and the professionally trained pioneering group has taken over the abandoned garrisons.

"Telegram to Yang Tao, continue to focus on defense. Up to now, his most important task is to train soldiers, and secondly to reduce casualties."

Since the Nanhua Army landed in the north, the living space of the Japanese army has been continuously compressed by layers of trenches, and is currently compressed to a small plot near the eastern plains.

In this case, there is no need to take the initiative to launch an attack.

In the jungle, launching an attack is a very difficult thing, not only because of the huge consumption of logistics, but also because of the humid and sultry climate, and it is particularly easy to hide in the dense forest.

Don't you see, even the American army with advanced equipment and powerful firepower was beaten back by the talking tree.

"Telegram Yang Tao, don't let the Japanese die too quickly. There will be division-brigade rotation operations next. The two divisions on Java Island will replace the third and fifth divisions. Let him train well." Liu Yiming thought for a while and said again.

As for the remaining brigade in Medan, Liu Yiming plans to expand it into two urban street fighting brigades. At least there is experience, right?

"Yes!"

When Secretary Yang was about to leave, Liu Yiming said again.

"Call the representative of the Governor-General of Liangjiang in."

Liu Yiming put down the Beiyang procurement list and was temporarily undecided. The existence of Nanhua, especially the confrontation with the Japanese army, has fanned its wings, and the direction of the local area has shifted significantly.

However, it is certain that the Qing Dynasty and Japan will eventually go to war, and it will not be too late. The Dong (Xue) Party is still the best excuse.

"I am Liu Rong, and I have met Lord Liu." After a while, a young man with a strong bookish air walked in, who looked less than 30 years old.

"Oh? You are also surnamed Liu, what is your relationship with Governor Liu?" Liu Yiming asked with a smile.

"We are just from the same clan." Liu Rong saluted with his fists, neither humble nor arrogant, but also out of place.

"Mr. Li of Beiyang and Mr. Liu of Nanyang are both looking to buy artillery weapons at the same time, and they also require them to be delivered at a specific time. The demand is so large and the categories are complete." Liu Yiming looked at Liu Rong's face change and waved his hand.

"Don't get me wrong, it's just that the arms business is more sensitive, and not only the governors of the two oceans, but also the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi and Huguang have sent letters, but last month, Nanhua's diplomatic application for the chargé d'affaires was rejected."

"I want to ask, what happened? Everyone is nervous about buying guns and cannons." Liu Yiming really doesn't understand why there are large arms purchases at this time.

He is eager to understand history.

"I don't know about others, but the North and South Oceans are held hostage by Japan." Liu Rong looked at Liu Yiming, as if to say: This matter has something to do with you.

"Japan?" Liu Yiming knew that many people were worried before the war started, but there was not much action. What happened?

"The Japanese navy expanded three warships and the army expanded to 180,000 people, so the adults were worried, so they collected funds to buy weapons..." Liu Rong said in detail.

"So that's it. One hundred artillery pieces will be delivered on time, but there are no rifles. The production capacity is insufficient." Liu Yiming nodded.

The production capacity is really insufficient. Currently, only two divisions are equipped with Type 91 rifles, and the first division even has a brigade equipped with captured Dutch weapons.

Liu Rong nodded. It doesn't make sense to sell all the artillery but not the guns. It seems that there is really no gun.

"It's not that there is no gun. Are you interested in Japanese rifles? Cheap!" Liu Yiming thought of the pile of junk captured...