Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

However, compared to these local forces, Japan should be the most jealous.

"What are these guys doing? Why do we feel like our food in the west is getting farther and farther away from us now?"

Katsura Taro was so angry that he threw away the teacup in his hand, causing tea leaves and water to splash all over the ground.

Many people next to him watched all this very calmly.

Deputy Prime Minister Saionji Kōwang also watched silently. He didn't want to say anything. To be precise, it was because he, like Katsura Taro, was so angry that he didn't want to say anything. In fact, he also wanted to throw away the teacup directly. However, after all, this was not his home. In this Prime Minister's Office, he , it is better not to turn against customers.

Katsura Taro: "It is now very obvious that the Americans have interfered with our previous agreement with them. The United States has begun to renege on the previous agreement. It is really a hateful Yankee who treats the secret agreement as waste paper."

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Katsura secretly began to hold a grudge against the United States, but he couldn't be blamed for being busy, because the United States made him lose his patience.

Others were also very angry and blamed the United States for this time.

Because on July 27, 1905, Katsura Taro and U.S. Secretary of War Taft conducted diplomatic espionage on behalf of the two countries. In the end, the countries reached various agreements, among which the most important was that the United States Recognize Japan's sphere of influence and interests on the Korean Peninsula, and in exchange, will Japan recognize the existence of U.S. rights in Alaska and the Pacific, including Wake Island and Hawaii? And even more to recognize these as progressive. The two countries also agreed to cooperate on China's issues with a view to mutually protecting their interests in China.

It is a pity that this time the United States actually left Japan alone and entered into China alone, and it was Yuan Shikai's sphere of influence that was so close to Japan. You know, this local government is the fat that Japan wants to eat most now. Such existence. It turned out to be an existence similar to the government version of Spain and Nanjing in the United States. This made the hope that Yuan Shikai would take the initiative to go to work to ask for help and gain fat was shattered directly and cruelly. This made the entire Japan very angry at the United States' actions.

"This guy's tricks are actually very simple."

Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said: "This is a test of throwing bricks and stones."

Katsura frowned. After a while, he said: "The Americans are very cautious. Last year, they still proposed a cooperative attitude to us, but now, their attitude has changed 180 degrees. There is obviously something in this. The reason we don’t know may be that we have suffered enough injustices in the Caribbean.”

The United States has suffered many grievances in South America over the years. Under Spain's strong suppression, the United States' living space there has been extremely suppressed. However, Spain still has not given the United States a chance to relax at all in South America. The reason why the United States dared to take the initiative this time was because Spain diverted its energy in Europe and relaxed its attitude towards the United States, so that the United States finally made up its mind. In a huge contrast, it jumped directly to the Pacific? "

"That should be it," Xiyuanji Gongwang said: "Since the United States has begun to invade China, but it is difficult for us to start now, this is really a very important strategic issue for us."

Saionji Konobo's worries are also very reasonable. Japan is already in trouble in Asia. The countries in the north have colonies there, so in the end, Japan is there now even though Tsarist Russia has begun to do so because of European reasons. Compromises were made with Japan, even in the most recent bilateral negotiations at the deputy minister level.

Japan has obtained considerable concessions from Tsarist Russia, and it is precisely because of this that Japan does not seem to have done much there. After all, even if Japan is expanding its results, it is surrounded by the lands of the three major powers of Britain, Germany and the West. Here, unless Japan is really strong enough to compete with the three countries, otherwise, special preparations for expansion here will damage the territory of these countries. At that time, Japan may suffer very big diplomatic and economic consequences. All kinds of pressure that cannot be ignored.

In the south, the same is true now. The rate is not a good springboard, where it can make it easier for Japan to enter the China Peninsula in Southeast Asia in the south. But the problem is that those are owned by the Philippines, Britain, and Malaysia. The British in Asia, the British in Burma, the British in Cambodia, the British in East Australia, the British in India, and most of those islands are also British.

As for Spain, Palawan is theirs, Guam is theirs, Nusa Tenggara is theirs, Christmas Island is theirs, and the Cocos Islands are theirs, plus New Zealand and Western Australia, etc., too. Spain, plus Thailand, Spain's ally, are enough to stabilize Spain's position there. In addition, in the Pacific, Spain's navy is already the number one in the region, so plus Japan's occupation of Nanjing in the west of Taiwan With the help of the government, although Japan is not weak, it is still difficult to deal with such a behemoth.

Therefore, Japan could only reluctantly choose to give up the southward strategy, especially don't forget that Spain's allies in South America are still there. This is why even Britain has to give Spain three points in this region.

Saionji Gongwang looked at Katsura Taro with some difficulty. After a long time, he slowly said: "There are only two reasons. One is that the United States no longer has enough chips to develop in South America. Otherwise, it is in South America. There is no potential for development. After all, the United States now seems a little helpless when facing Spain, so we should focus on the key points."

"You're saying that no matter what the reasons are for the United States, the main purpose is still the same, and that is to enter Asia?" Katsura Taro pointed out.

"Yes, this is the purpose of the United States. The situation of the United States is not much different from ours now. In Asia, only China can let that person insert it. Therefore, the most important thing for us now is to directly participate in it. , this is the most suitable existence for us now."

But, but, now we still have no power there at all. The Nanjing government is die-hard loyal to Spain. As long as it hugs this big tree, as long as Spain does not fall, it will be safe. And the same is true for Li Yuanhong. The British The situation makes it emboldened. We can intervene in the conquest of Guangzhou because they are too chaotic. However, Britain, France, Spain and other countries are there. It is destined that no one can dominate there. Sun Wen, Song Jiaoren, Huang Xing and others People, I don’t know whether intentionally or unintentionally, actually created such a situation, it should not be underestimated.”

"Hehe: Katsura Taro said disapprovingly: "Although this is a good way to gain the initiative, it is also very dangerous. After all, if all parties choose to stand by and watch, then such an existence will not end up well. good"

Xiyuanji Gongwang was stunned, but nodded in agreement.

After a long time, Katsura Taro sighed and said, "My old guy is starting to feel a little restless again."

"The restless old guy" Xiyuanji Gongwang looked at Katsura Taro meaningfully, and then said with a smile: "Old guys are like that sometimes, but it doesn't matter. Sometimes, old people have a weird temper. After all, they have a lot of experience. Well, this kind of thing happens in every household. Therefore, it was because of this that my husband and I chose not to interfere with each other on the issue of interests after considering the situation. It is not over now. Good."

"But I'm different from you. Your one is too strong, so no matter what, he will have a very big influence, but mine is a little troublesome. Maybe it's because we have had too many interest disputes over the years, so , now he has begun to prepare for more disagreements on some issues.”

"Everything is inseparable from the sect," Xiyuan Temple Gongwang half-explained and half-muttered to himself: "At the beginning, I sent him out in the form of a holiday. In fact, this is also a good method. After all, it is up to him to buy his power. In your hand, haven't you seen that he is still living his life now? Maybe he is very grateful to you. After all, in Tokyo, we are not the only ones following him. The royal family Are people waiting all day for him to leave?"

Royal family? Katsura Taro was silent for a moment, and then quickly made up his mind and said: "Those people in Tsarist Russia really can't wait to return to Europe to play tricks. Since they want to go back quickly, then, we and the beauty of the immortal, in this way, we are improving Conditions, just tell the other party that we are willing to resolve disputes with Tsarist Russia. In many aspects, our Empire of Japan is even willing to conduct partnership transactions with Tsarist Russia, but Tsarist Russia should show sincerity.

Our bottom line is from Chumican to Magdagachi below Zeya Lake, then north to Chuliman and Aldan and east to Chagda and Jigda. This is our Japanese requirement. If the other party agrees, Japan will agree with Tsarist Russia to continue to leave access to the sea, such as Okhotsk, Eritskan and the surrounding towns, allowing Tsarist Russia to continue to have another lifeline to the Pacific Ocean. "

Following Katsura Taro's words, Lord Saionji's eyes sparkled, and he instantly understood Katsura Taro's purpose.

I couldn't help but sigh: "You really kill two birds with one stone" (To be continued...)

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