Chapter 2322 Core Issue Two
Ishii Kikujiro continued: "Believe me, Your Excellency, Prime Minister, in this world, apart from Japan, there is no other powerful country that wants the British Empire to retain the colonies of India and Southeast Asia, because we need your country's technology and industrial support, and your country The country needs our sabers to maintain the security of the colonies. In this case, we are mutually beneficial, and the basis of common interests will be the prerequisite for us to continue to maintain the alliance. No matter what the leader's subjective opinion is, don't you think? "
"However, there is a difference after all. There is a bottom line in everything you do. This is not something a newly rising country can understand." Asquith said unmoved. This kind of attitude that no matter what you say, I just don't listen, brought the negotiation between the two parties to a deadlock!
"Through the negotiations just now, you should have believed in the sincerity of the Japanese imperial government. We can help your country solve all the problems in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Whether it is the riots in India or the independence movement in Sarawak, we can solve them, as long as we can If we reach an agreement, then the next day, our troops will enter Sarawak and fully obey the command of the local government of your country. We cannot do anything beyond our control, because we both have what the other needs.” Ishii Kikujiro said a little impatiently.
"I believe that your country will help us a lot in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and you have the ability to do things well. Even if we don't pay a single pound for this." Asquith nodded and said.
"Fuck! Is there such a thing?" Ishii Kikujiro felt for the first time that the direction of the meeting deviated from the planned plan. The British may indeed use the hands of the Japanese to suppress India's strangeness, but what does the last sentence mean? ? Could it be that Lao Tzu helped you fight the war, and you didn't pay any money? This made the Japanese who were used to being "mercenaries" in World War I feel quite dissatisfied.
"I think..." When Ishii Kikujiro was about to clarify some issues, Prime Minister Asquith opposite made a quiet gesture.
"Your country must guarantee our colonial rule in Southeast Asia and South Asia. This is an unavoidable fact, because this is the basis for our cooperation with your country. If one day, India is no longer owned by the UK, then you should know that the UK What will we do. We will never cooperate with your country again because we have no interests to defend. Do you understand what I mean? So, since your country will help us solve our problems with a saber no matter what, then we Why spend an extra sum of money? Do you understand what I mean?" Asquith said with a smile.
"Damn it!" Kikujiro Ishii finally understood what Asquith meant. Before the two sides can cooperate in depth, there is another prerequisite, that is, the Japanese need to help Britain maintain its colonies in India and Southeast Asia for free during the recovery period of the United Kingdom. Stablize! Note, it's free!
But can the Japanese say no? Kikujiro Ishii really hesitated. The superficial purpose of the British was to save money. After all, the British had just finished the war and lost. The debts can be described as astronomical figures. The stability of the colony requires at least hundreds of thousands of troops. The cost of these troops is an astronomical figure for the British. It is estimated that after the completion of the entire mission, the cost will reach hundreds of millions of pounds! And now, the British are going to pass this cost on to the Japanese!
Ishii Kikujiro is now thinking quickly in his mind, what will happen if the Japanese say no? The most direct result is naturally that the cooperation between Japan and the United Kingdom can only stay at the most basic level. The technology and engines that the Japanese want to obtain will be greatly reduced. Even when the war is about to be defeated, the British and the Americans have reached certain agreements. Then it is possible to make things worse! After all, there are already precedents of the French stabbing a knife in the back on the battlefield.
Japan does not want to be the second!
So what about the British? If Japan refuses to provide help free of charge, then Britain can only deal with it by itself. It is true that the British will spend a lot of money and lose troops and equipment. However, with Britain's centuries-old wealth and the current attitude of other powers, the probability of the British keeping these two places is very high.
So, now the problem is coming, if Japan refuses, Japan may lose an empire, and the biggest cost of the British may be more than 9 figures! So, the final result is that the British dare to gamble, but the Japanese dare not gamble! People are gambling with money, you are gambling with your life!
Looking at the Englishman with a calm expression on the opposite side, Kikujiro Ishii couldn't help but wiped off a cold sweat. Only now did he realize that he was not the one who controlled the entire meeting! The British have always mastered the rhythm of the talks! Compared with Britain, an empire that has stood in the world for hundreds of years, Japan is still too immature, no matter what aspect it is! In just a few words, the conditions put forward by the British put Japan on the back of a heavy cauldron! This is much higher than the total value of all the weapons and equipment listed by the Japanese on the previous list! However, in the face of this situation, the Japanese are unwilling to accept it, but they really can't refuse it!
"Dear Prime Minister, although it is right to help each other as an ally, you must consider the ability of the Japanese Empire when you make a request. We are already fighting on two fronts. We are fighting the Russians on the northern front. Prepared to fight a national war with the Americans in the Pacific Ocean, but now, to help your country suppress the uprising in India for free, this is beyond the capabilities of the empire." Kikujiro Ishii could not accept or refuse, so he decided Test the attitude of the British.
"There is an old story in Europe, which is very educational. I think you should listen to it." Prime Minister Asquith said calmly: "One day, a father gave his father a glass jar full of sugar. As a birthday present for the child, the latter was very happy and couldn't wait to put his hand in. The opening of the glass jar was only slightly larger than the child's hand. The child grabbed a lot of candies and wanted to take them all out. But he found that no matter what, his hand could not be retracted. Then, the father told the child, if you take less, then you can easily retract your hand, and then eat the candy into your mouth."
"Mr. Envoy, do you understand what I mean?" Asquith said with a smile.
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