On the first day of the new year, Fengtian City was extremely lively. There were visits to relatives and friends, dragon and lion dances, and there was really no place to stay in the huge Fengtian City. However, this morning, the newspaper stand was not closed!
All of a sudden, newsboys came out from the alleys, each holding a large pile of freshly printed newspapers. Then, they ran around to spread the news!
"Selling newspapers, selling newspapers! Yesterday, there was another fierce battle at the eastern gate of Fengtian City. The Japanese army repeatedly provoked Fengtian City, killing the soldiers guarding the city for no reason and slaughtering innocent civilians!!”
The paperboy's shout attracted the attention of countless people. Some were shocked, but some were confused. The truth of yesterday's incident was not like that. However, what that young man did was extremely satisfying. They had no reason to care about the truth. As for how many Japanese people died, it had nothing to do with them. Those damn animals!!
Fengtian Daily: At 11:22 yesterday, a few drunk Japanese soldiers cruelly shot at the Fengtian city guards at the east gate of Fengtian City, causing public anger. Both sides fought fiercely and suffered heavy casualties. According to the follow-up statistics, a total of 156 casualties were suffered by the Fengtian city guards, 52 Japanese casualties, and 236 innocent civilians were killed or injured. As both armies were involved, the Fengtian city authorities would adopt a minimalist policy to control the scope of the incident as much as possible!!
Indeed, Fengtian Daily's influence was still too small. Unlike Shen Bao, which had almost the entire country's influence, Fengtian Daily's influence was only considered famous in the northeast. As for other aspects, it was completely unknown!!
At this moment, on the island nation that was separated from the northeast by the Sea of Japan, the imperial city of Kyoto and the Chiyoda area, the palaces that were built after the Tang Dynasty were somewhat imitated and clumsy. This island nation, which was once forced by America to sign an unfair treaty, had completely risen after the Meiji Restoration. Breaking away from Asia and entering Europe was not just empty talk. Industry, economy, military strength, modern navy, and land force allowed the island nation to be able to fight in the Sino-Japanese War. They had defeated two countries in succession.
Every time the Japanese went to war, they would bet on the fate of the country. If they succeeded, the country would soar and the nation would be revived. If they failed, the entire island nation would be doomed. This kind of militaristic thinking of the island nation made the island nation's army have a perverted ability to endure pain!
Emperor Kahito, who had just ascended the throne two years ago, was arrogant and domineering. He had a bad temper and worshipped Germany very much. He even had Emperor William's ox horn beard and often dressed like a soldier of the German cavalry in the palace.
And now, a telegram from Northeast China came from the Kanto region. Japan's new army minister, Kenichi Oshima, who had participated in the 1894 - 1895 War, even planned to invade Siberia. This crazy idea was probably only thought of by the Japanese. As for the consequences, it was obviously not within their consideration!
Mournful music came from the depths of the palace. The palace maids, who were covered in thick white powder, were dancing an ugly dance and playing with their self-righteous coquettish postures. It had to be said that this was a perverted nation!
A hint of gloominess flashed in the depths of Oshima's eyes. His Majesty the Emperor indulged himself in wine and women every day. If this continued, when would the Great Island Empire be able to annex China and complete the Great East Asia Common Prosperity Plan?
If Emperor Meiji continued to reign, with his civil and military skills, the Great Island Empire would rise to a higher level. It would not be like now, where it was slacking off. The Empire needed the land of China as nourishment!!
"Your Majesty, Zhang Zuolin's army has just clashed with the Empire's railway garrison stationed in Fengtian. The 62 warriors of the Empire are missing!!”
Kenichi Oshima was a little confused. Logically speaking, the Empire's army could not engage in a conflict between armies on Chinese soil before receiving orders from the military headquarters, because that would provoke a conflict between the two countries. Was it really as the telegram said, that it was an accident because of drunkenness?!
However, Kenichi Oshima, who had a keen sense of politics, did not think that this was just a show!!
Emperor Yoshihito waved his hand. When he saw that it was Kenichi Oshima, he restrained himself a little. These important officials of the empire had more authority than the emperor in certain matters. Although they were all loyal to the emperor, the current Japan had been completely brainwashed by militarism, not the monopoly of power by the monarch!
"When did this happen?"
"Yesterday morning, due to the Chinese New Year, the Kwantung Army ordered all the staff stationed in Fengtian City to evacuate for a short period of time. That infantry squad will be used to replace the staff at the South Manchurian railway station!”
"Let's investigate this matter first. I'm afraid that Zhang Zuolin doesn't have the guts to start a war with the Empire of the Great Island Country. As for the truth, it's not important. The Empire doesn't have the ability to invade the northeast.”
Obviously, Kenichi Oshima agreed with this point of view. The economic situation of the Empire did not allow for war in the northeast of China. The outcome of the war between Japan and Russia did not allow the Empire to gain much advantage. There were countless casualties. Moreover, the 88 warship construction plan proposed by the Navy over the years had taken up a large amount of financial expenditure!
"Your Majesty, we should take this opportunity to ask the people of Ying to transfer all the rights and interests of China, including the concession area in Shanghai, to the Empire. At the same time, they will give us more advanced battleship manufacturing technology, especially the main cannon. This is the result of my discussion with the Minister of the Navy, Lu Yousan.!”
Emperor Yoshihito touched the tip of his nose. Back then, in order to check the rapid development of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, the Ying people supported the island country, especially the construction of the navy. It could be said to be extremely terrifying for more than ten years!
"The Ying people will agree to our request because they need us to challenge the Americans!!”
In the palace, the atmosphere became more and more lifeless. Obviously, the Yamato people could not be used by others forever. Only with a strong military force, a wider territory, and more resources could they obtain greater value in the hands of the empire. They would not be squandered by the Chinese!!
"Ask the Guandong Province to investigate Fengtian City as soon as possible. It would be best if they could extort a sum from Zhang Zuolin. If not, let the Guandong Army stay put. We still have to cooperate with the Beiyang government in China!”
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