1890 King of Southeast Asia

On August 14, Tsarist Russia submitted an ultimatum to the Qing Empire.

First, the Qing Empire should allow Tsarist Russia to enjoy the right to free trade, open factories, mine minerals, build railways, immigrate and establish cities in the entire northeast region of its empire.

Second, all northeastern cities where Russian residents are the majority should be managed by Russians, and those with mixed populations should be managed by the two countries through consultation.

Third, the Qing Empire shall not station troops in the northeast, promote anti-Tsarist Russian ideas, prevent immigration, etc.

If the Qing Empire agrees, then the ownership of this land will basically be in the hands of the Qing Empire only in name.

And after several years, when all the people on this land are Tsarist Russians, this ownership will lose its effect.

Just like Japan occupying Ryukyu, it has no sovereignty, but the residents on the island are all Japanese, and this place belongs to Japan.

On August 15, the Qing Empire had not yet reacted to the ultimatum submitted by Tsarist Russia, and a Cossack cavalry division stationed north of Longjiang broke into the plain, went south all the way, and surrounded Qiqihar.

(At this time, the seat of Longjiang was Qiqihar.)

The Japanese also took action at the same time, but the Japanese did not act fully and were blocked by Yuan Datou's Beiyang Army.

After the Russo-Japanese War, Beiyang built a series of fortifications along the corridor because it did not fall apart. After Yuan Datou rebuilt the new army, Beiyang's combat effectiveness was strengthened.

Relying on fortifications, the Beiyang Army blocked Japan's inadequate attack. Mikhail ran to Lin Dong's office and drank a bottle of vodka.

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On the 18th, Nanhua held a press conference on special military operations and military development.

“…In summary, the special military operation has been completely ended, the army is withdrawing, and Mesopotamia will usher in peace…” Lin Pingzhi read the manuscript.

This kind of important matter is actually the simplest. You only need to read the manuscript, face the questions of reporters, and say some specious words, and the day is over.

On the other hand, military development cannot be said casually.

"The construction progress of Nanhua's latest model of battleship is in line with expectations. Next year..."

"Nanhua is constantly expanding its armaments. Is it trying to launch a larger-scale war?" The reporter asked questions.

"Nanhua spans more than half of the world from east to west. Our military development is completely aimed at protecting national security and safeguarding national interests. We have never thought of launching a war as a motive." Lin Pingzhi adjusted his glasses.

"At this sensitive time, Nanhua suddenly announced such a powerful warship that should have been kept secret. Is it to put pressure on Japan and Russia?"

"This is the corresponding announcement process based on the warship construction cycle. As for the pressure you mentioned, the warship was built since 1905 and it will not disappear just because this incident did not happen."

It makes sense at first, but if you think about it carefully, there is no connection at all.

"Regarding the ongoing war in the north, a war that has already occurred, what is your country's attitude? Will you continue to support the Qing Empire?" A man with a braid asked.

Lin Pingzhi pondered for a moment and touched his chin.

"Nanhua has informed many governments about this matter. Japan and Russia said that this was just a conflict caused by the arrogance of the Qing Empire. The United States has intervened to coordinate..."

"In this matter, Nanhua's attitude will continue to support peace and oppose the use of force. The two sides will sit down and talk. This idea has been supported by Britain, France, Italy and other countries..."

Lin Pingzhi said some irrelevant words while choosing his words carefully.

"In other words, Nanhua will not intervene in this conflict?" A dwarf asked directly.

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"Sir, it's not your turn to ask questions yet." Someone stopped him.

But this is the question most reporters want to ask, whether Nanhua will intervene in this conflict.

After all, the last time the Qing Empire fought with Japan, Nanhua directly sold a fleet and a large number of guns and ammunition.

After the Russo-Japanese War, it sold weapons and ammunition to the Qing Empire, including cannons, enough to arm ten divisions.

Although it was just a military sale, such a large-scale military sale was enough to show Nanhua's inclination.

Lin Pingzhi waved his hand and signaled the security personnel to let go of the dwarf.

"I don't know where this gentleman heard that South China will not intervene. You don't need to panic. Whether to intervene depends on the specific situation. For this reason, we are here to issue an initiative." Lin Pingzhi picked up the microphone and walked aside.

"Whether it is a conflict or a war, civilians should not be affected, there should be no uncivilized behavior against civilians, their traditions should not be plundered or changed, and civilians' property should be respected..." Lin Pingzhi said in plain language.

The reporters took two notes and lost interest. Instead, the secretaries of the representatives of various countries typed quickly.

"For the ongoing... conflict in the north, we hope that all parties in the conflict can respect civilians and respect... civilization." Lin Pingzhi's closing remarks dragged on for a long time.

Just as he was about to announce the end of the press conference, his secretary ran up, whispered a few words in his ear, and handed him a piece of paper.

After reading it, Lin Pingzhi frowned.

Everyone present saw this scene, but their reactions were different.

The representatives of various countries frowned, especially the United States, Japan and Russia, and the tension was written on their faces.

The reporters, on the other hand, showed excited expressions. They were clearly looking at Lin Pingzhi, but their eyes looked like they saw money.

"Everyone, I just received some news, not very good news." Lin Pingzhi's face was serious.

"Just ten hours ago, Japan launched a night attack on Beiyang, and a shell landed in a village where only civilians existed." Lin Pingzhi held up the paper in his left hand.

"His Majesty the Emperor of the Nanhua Empire expressed concern about this matter. Why did the shell fall into a village of civilians?" Lin Pingzhi waved his left hand.

"We are seriously concerned about this incident and will reconsider our attitude in this incident and reserve the right to make further responses."

"Considering that the materials produced by Nanhua may be slaughtering its own compatriots, we will temporarily strengthen export review.

The export of steel, grain, various chemicals and medicines will be subject to certain restrictions until the end of the war." Lin Pingzhi put down his left hand.

"According to the order of the Nanhua Supreme Command, from August 18, Nanhua will implement strict review within its territorial waters, and all materials that may be related to the war cannot be transported to Japan through Nanhua's territorial waters." Lin Pingzhi's words were shocking. This is not a right that Chinese people have.

The eyes of the representatives flickered, especially the United States, which did not join in the open, and looked ugly.

From San Francisco to Tokyo, Japan, the distance is about 10,000 kilometers. At that time, merchant ships did not have such a long endurance, and they had to refuel in the middle of the journey. The main route was the North Pacific route.

The United States has several islands in the western Pacific, but none of them have the ability to replenish coal. If Nanhua does not provide supplies, American merchant ships can only sail along the northern land to cross the Pacific.

In this way, the distance will increase by thousands of kilometers, and the speed will have to be reduced. The sea conditions in the north are very bad.

The North Pacific route does not pass through the northern land, but goes south from the United States, replenishes in the islands south of Hawaii, and then enters the Guinea or Luzon waters, and then goes north all the way.

Such a good opportunity to make money, Nanhua actually tripped the United States, so the Americans looked very unfriendly.

The British were full of words.

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"What? No, no, no, John, you still don't know how to do business. Go along the north, go along the north, less is less, now only we can provide them with supplies, and the price is not up to us? Nanhua did a good thing."