African Entrepreneurship Records

Chapter 575 Reaching Consensus

Japan wanted to be tough, but the gap in strength forced Japan to bow its head, so Minister Card met with Japanese diplomats again.

Kadé received the Japanese diplomat Kudo Yakyu from last time with a smile. Looking at Kudō Yakyu's gloomy face, Kadé felt happy: "Your Excellency Kudo, we meet again."

"Yes! Minister Card, you have got your wish this time. Congratulations." Kudo Yakyu said through gritted teeth.

“Hahaha, where is it! By the way, does your government agree with our country’s plan?” Kader asked.

Yakyu Kudo sighed and said: "Yes, our Japanese government took into account the friendship between the two countries, so we decided to make concessions on the Sakishima Islands issue."

Kad emphasized: "It's the Southern Ryukyu Islands."

“Leave aside the issue of title, this is our bottom line, otherwise it will be difficult to explain to the people, and after reaching a consensus this time, I am afraid that I will also become a sinner in Japan, and my career will be affected.”

Kudo Yaxiu said this, but there is a high probability that he will not work in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After all, if the Southern Ryukyu Islands are given away, he will definitely have to stay at home for a period of time, and then continue to work in another department. After all, he cannot rely on the Japanese government's decision. Taking the blame for nothing, after all, he did not make a mistake in principle.

Kadez heard the subtext in Kudo Yakyu's words and didn't pay much attention to it. This was a gap in national power and had nothing to do with diplomacy. After all, diplomacy needed national power as support. Otherwise, he would be the one who would be embarrassed today.

However, out of professionalism, he comforted him: "Don't worry too much, Mr. Yakyu Kudo. We are all diplomats and we all know that diplomacy is not easy. I believe that the Japanese government will not treat you badly. After all, things cannot be done." , it’s not your fault.”

A cat crying is a mouse pretending to be compassionate, Kudo Yaxiu thought in his mind, but he still took the conversation and said: "Haha, I am not a pessimistic person, Minister Card does not need to comfort me, but we are not unconditional in making such a big concession. .”

"As long as the conditions are not too extreme, we can still consider them, so Mr. Yakyu Kudo might as well speak out first, and then we can negotiate." Kadou has obtained the results he wants, so he naturally wants to give the other party some face.

Kudo Yakyu is not pretentious. Diplomacy is no small matter, and personal emotions cannot be mixed. Of course, diplomacy is mainly based on the word "friendship", so it is the same as making friends. There is a saying that people plan things and make things happen, so the emotion card is also essential.

“Our Japanese government’s main requirements are the following three points. First, we will not change the name of the Sakishima Islands. The Sakishima Islands and Japan have inseparable historical and cultural exchanges, so this name must be retained. "

This is understandable. East Africa has taken the fat away from Japan, so naturally it is not very willing, but Kader will not agree casually.

He said to Kudo Yakyu: "The name issue can be looked at separately. We don't care if you want to use this name yourself. However, East Africa will still continue to use the name of the Southern Ryukyu Islands. After all, this is also the original name of the Southern Ryukyu Islands. It is inherited by the Ryukyu Kingdom itself. Come down."

Regarding the place names of the Ryukyu Kingdom, they are naturally the standards of the Far Eastern Empire. However, the vassal states of the Far Eastern Empire were originally a cultural circle, and their legal principles came from the canonization of the Far Eastern Empire, such as Korea, Annan, and Japan. This is a complete manifestation of Chineseization. Negative examples are Rongdi, barbarians, Tartars and the like, which are not good words.

On the contrary, for those countries that accept the canonization of the Far Eastern Empire, or countries recognized by the Far Eastern Empire, the Far Eastern Empire will follow the honest and elegant process when translating. As for the vassal states of the Far Eastern Empire, their names are regarded as Zhou Yu's yellow cover, and one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. Therefore, the name of the Far Ryukyu Kingdom is translated according to the rules of the Far Eastern Empire, and there is no problem. East Africa can also be regarded as directly following the regional tradition. Arranging names, of course, is more convenient for Ernst's memory. For example, for the Southern Ryukyu Islands, Ernst can directly locate its approximate location. When talking about the Sakishima Islands, Ernst will be confused.

Yakyu Kudo said helplessly: "Can't we fulfill such a small request?"

Card: "Everyone has their own opinions on this name, and it is not internationally recognized. For example, the official name of the Netherlands is the Netherlands, but other countries call it the Netherlands according to custom, so this issue is insignificant and does not need to become a point of dispute between the two parties. The big deal is Just use both names in the agreement."

Yakyu Kudo: "Well, we can barely accept this result. Now let's talk about the second point, which is that the sovereignty of Miyako Strait must belong to us."

  If the first request is just a gimmick, the second request is Japan’s real purpose. What are the two major strategic roles of the Southern Ryukyu Islands?

 The first is to connect Danwan Island to form an important part of the first island chain that blocks the Far Eastern Empire mainland, and the second is to guard the important sea channel of Miyako Strait.

Of course, this strait actually doesn’t have much effect on East Africa. The Miyako Strait is not a narrow area like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but is quite wide. Besides, except for the Miyako Strait, the entire first island chain looks very tight, but in fact it leaks everywhere. There are quite a few positions to choose from, so the so-called first island chain created by the United States in the previous life had quite a lot of holes. If it really wanted to blockade the Far Eastern Empire, it would have to use a sufficient number of navies to fill these gaps. However, it is impossible for the United States to concentrate global U.S. naval power and the Far East. It is a bad move in the 21st century. After all, it is very cost-effective for the United States to hit warships with missiles. The real control of the Far Eastern Empire by the United States is the Strait of Malacca and the Strait of Hormuz. But in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States said Forget it, Iran is not jealous.

So Card said: "The issue of sovereignty over the Miyako Strait can be discussed, but East Africa must have free passage rights and at the same time enjoy the right to free development."

Kad’s approach is still a compromise. The false reputation can be given to Japan, but the actual benefits should also be enjoyed by East Africa.

Kudo Yakyu thought for a moment, and then said: "Okay."

 East Africa is already dependent on the Southern Ryukyu Islands. Even if Japan wants to monopolize the Miyako Strait, it is actually impossible. However, if Japan holds sovereignty, it can still take the initiative.

As for the initiative, it is naturally the initiative in war. Japan was not so generous as to give the Southern Ryukyu Islands to East Africa. Now that East Africa is powerful, it has to make concessions. When Japan becomes stronger in the future, it will still have to get it back.

Yakyu Kudo: "The following is the third point. This last point is mainly about public opinion. We gave up the Southern Ryukyu Islands, but it is difficult to explain to the people. Therefore, the sovereignty issue of the Southern Ryukyu Islands should be temporarily shelved and should be defined as Areas of undetermined sovereignty.”

"That's not necessary. The sovereignty of the Southern Ryukyu Islands belongs to the Far Eastern Empire. We have negotiated with the Far Eastern Empire on this point and signed an agreement. We are only managing this place." East Africa's intervention in the Southern Ryukyu Islands was originally in the name of the Far Eastern Empire. In name, there is no dispute on this point. The dispute is also a matter between Japan and the Far Eastern Empire.

So Kader does not intend to get entangled in this issue, and Japan is also happy to do so. After all, the Far Eastern Empire is easier to deal with than East Africa.

 (End of this chapter)