Chapter 1079 Big Trouble

Fire cannot be contained in paper, and what needs to be exposed must always be exposed. The delay in seeing the Russian diplomats soon aroused the suspicion of the diplomatic corps.

Even the Japanese government is thinking of "leaving Asia and joining Europe". It is self-evident how serious the idea of ​​worshiping foreigners is.

Under such a social background, if you can't buy a few spies, you will be a great power.

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Late at night, the Shinra embassy in Tokyo was brightly lit.

The faces of the ministers from various countries participating in the meeting were gloomy and terrifying. Normal people would feel dissatisfied when they were pulled out of their sleep in the middle of the night.

Jose, who is good at observing words and expressions, has discovered this by himself, but at the moment he has no time to soothe everyone's hurt hearts.

"Everyone, I invited you over overnight, mainly because we have just received a bad news that all 47 staff members of the Russian embassy in Tokyo were killed."

Hearing this appalling news, British Minister Enriquez immediately denied: "This is impossible!

The Japanese government has assured us that the Russian diplomats were only slightly injured and no one was killed. "

Casualties of diplomatic personnel are common, but it is difficult to find the staff of a country's embassy being wiped out in the entire history of mankind.

Especially in the private contact not long ago, the Japanese government also assured Enriquez that all Russian diplomats were still alive.

Jose shook his head: "Sir Enriquez, I couldn't believe it when I received the news, but this is the truth and we must face it.

In fact, before the collapse of the Russian embassy, ​​a telegram was sent to us by wireless telegram. It may be that the mob came too fast and only half of the content was sent. You can read it first. "

As he spoke, he handed the telegram to Minister Enriquez in front of him.

The content of the telegram is only a simple word, but in the trembling hands of Enriquez, it seems to be as heavy as a thousand catties.

There is no way, the content is really amazing. Enriquez didn't think that Jose would make a lie on this issue, and the content of the telegram was impressively "killing".

A simple incomplete telegram cannot explain the problem, but combined with the Japanese government's response, it can explain the problem very well.

Whether it is blocking the site, prohibiting foreign diplomats from viewing the site, or preventing everyone from meeting with Russian diplomats, it is full of doubts.

After a pause, Jose continued to add: "We have an agreement with the Russians to communicate once a week, which has never been interrupted for forty years.

Even if they were really mentally stimulated as the Japanese said, they should still notify, it is impossible to let it go so silently.

Perhaps everyone has also discovered that after the Japanese government troops arrived, there was no ambulance in the accompanying vehicles.

Could it be that the Russian diplomats were injured and didn't even have the treatment of an ambulance, so they had to walk to the hospital for medical treatment?

I sent someone to the Western Hospital near the embassy district to check, and there were no Russian diplomats among the patients they received.

There are various indications that the Japanese government is lying, and the staff of the Russian embassy may have encountered an accident. "

The details make the difference, and while the Japanese government tried very hard to keep it secret, by the time they received the news, the dust had settled.

The military police responsible for handling the scene are not professional counterfeiters. What's more, everyone didn't know that the scene would get out of control at the beginning, they just thought it was an ordinary task of expulsion and disturbance.

Everything else can be explained, but the biggest loophole is the "hospital". The best Western hospitals in Tokyo are all run by international capital, and most of the main doctors are foreigners.

The Japanese government can make the people of the country conceal it, but it cannot restrain these foreigners.

No matter how secret it is, it is impossible to block the hospital and prevent diplomats from various countries from entering the hospital.

As a diplomat, other abilities may not necessarily be strong, but the mentality must be good. Except for the initial shock, everyone quickly adjusted and turned their attention to Jose and Enriquez.

Now that things have happened, all we can do now is to actively deal with them. At such a time, it is the turn of the hegemony to stand up, and it is enough for the others to follow suit.

With the evidence in front of him, Enriquez dared not continue to defend the Japanese government. Rao had been prepared for a long time, but he never thought that the Japanese would dare to play so big.

Deep down, he had already made up his mind that such an ally had to be thrown away when it was used up.

After glancing at the crowd, Enriquez said with an apologetic face: "I'm very sorry, I received this news suddenly, and I need to take it easy.

His Excellency Jose first discovered this problem, and he must have already had a solution. "

To give up the initiative, Enriquez also had to do it. The Anglo-Japanese alliance is well-known, and any decision Britain makes at this time will be criticized.

In the past, Britain was naturally fearless. But it's not going to work now, Shinra behind him is pressing harder and harder. Any mistakes at this time will be magnified.

Without any modesty, Jose said directly: "There is no rush to deal with the aftermath, the most important thing right now is to protect our own safety first.

After staying in Japan for so long, everyone must have understood how barbaric this country is. Since they can attack the Russian embassy, ​​no one can guarantee that they will not attack us.

When meeting a group of guys with abnormal brain circuits, no one knows what they will do next, the best way is to use force to deter them.

I suggest that all countries form a joint intervention team, first gather everyone's strength in Asia, and then talk to the Japanese government about the aftermath. "

Eastern and Western

The cultural difference was directly defined by Jose as "abnormal brain". Everyone did not feel that it was against harmony, but showed a face of agreement.

Including British Minister Enriquez also believed that the Japanese had brain problems. However, this does not mean that he is willing to form an intervention coalition.

If all countries are really asked to gather their military forces in Asia, it will not be resolved through negotiations, and Japan may be abolished by playing around.

France is a lesson learned from the past, and Britain had high hopes for it. No one thought that France would be paralyzed by the occupation of a partition.

Japan is an important part of Britain's strategic plan. Before the Russians are hit hard, Japan's power must not be compromised.

"Your Excellency Jose, you think too highly of the Japanese. With the courage of the Japanese, they dare not harm us.

The Japanese are not worthy of forming an international intervention team. It is enough to transfer the fleets of our two countries in the Far East, so why bother?

As for the Russian embassy case, we can definitely let the Japanese government give you a satisfactory explanation. If they refuse, it is not too late to take extreme measures. "

It's not that Enriquez deliberately belittled the Japanese. Japan is really not worthy of the international coalition these days. For no other reason than being too poor. If you win the war, you won't get enough military expenses, and sending troops is a loss-making business.

Of course, it doesn't matter whether it is worthy or not. The key to the problem is that Britain wants to preserve its strength for Japan.

The International Coalition Army sounds nice, but it is actually a gang of robbers. If the coalition forces were allowed to go to war in Japan, the achievements since the Meiji Restoration would be reset to zero.

In contrast, mobilizing only the British and Austrian navies would have much less destructive power.

The Royal Navy didn't do anything, and with Shinra's fleet in the Nanyang region, at most it would bombard the port a few times. As long as the Japanese navy can resist not leaving the port, there will be no major incidents.

However, the premise of all this is that the Japanese government is smart enough to bow its head when it should. If it really annoys the countries, Britain can't help it.

"It would be best if the dispute could be resolved peacefully. However, we must investigate to the end the atrocities that occurred at the Russian embassy and severely punish all those involved. It is definitely not something that can be done with a few scapegoats.

The Japanese government must show enough sincerity to ensure that similar things will not happen again in the future. "

Jose said indifferently.

This is the end?

Lift it up high and let it fall down gently?

Obviously, things can't be that simple. Jose seemed to accept the British proposal, but he was actually raising conditions.

In short, it is necessary for the Japanese government to bleed heavily, otherwise it will not be able to soothe everyone's wounded hearts.

In the final analysis, international politics is still about interests. As long as the interests are in place, anything can be discussed.

The main reason for meddling in the case of the Russian embassy is that the Japanese broke the rules and damaged the interests of all diplomats. Everyone must take a firm stand based on the situation and reason.

If the dead were not diplomats, but Russian civilians, everyone would at most condemn a few words, and would not be moved at all.

As a diplomat, Enriquez was also very annoyed by the bad manners of the Japanese.

If it is not for strategic needs, he will never stand up and speak for the Japanese government. Now that Shinra has agreed to make concessions, he will naturally not continue to fight for the Japanese government.

After all, there is a price to pay for doing wrong. Whether it is to track down the murderer or punish the Japanese government, it is reasonable.

If there is no lesson at all, then there is a problem. What's more, Japan also has a criminal record on this issue.

It is not the first time that diplomats have been killed in Japan, but this time it was the most overkill.

We are all diplomats. Whether it is for the national interest or for our own personal safety, we must teach the Japanese government a deep lesson.

Having completed the task of domestic accountability, Enriquez once again restored the face of imperialism: "Of course, righteous people all over the world cannot tolerate the impunity of the murderer.

The investigation of the Russian embassy case must be led by us, as long as the Japanese government cooperates well. "

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The ministerial corps reached a consensus, and a sternly worded joint diplomatic note was issued.

The imperial meeting, which was rarely seen in the past, has recently become a routine. Even Emperor Meiji, regardless of his status, often participates in the discussion in person.

Foreign Minister Kaoru Inoue held a document with a livid face and said solemnly: "The news about the case of the Russian embassy has been leaked, and the opinions of the diplomatic corps have reached a consensus. This is the joint note from all countries just received.

The mission asked us to hand over the Russian diplomatic personnel stationed in Tokyo within 24 hours. At the same time, we also asked us to send people to protect the scene and wait for the joint investigation team formed by the mission to take over the case.

During this period, any series of actions that may hinder the case, such as destroying the scene, covering up the case, allowing the murderer to escape, etc., will be regarded as ordered by the empire.

This warning is not a joke. According to the news received from the British, various countries have plans to form a joint intervention team.

If we deal with it next, we can't satisfy them. They will form a coalition force and carry out armed intervention.

The Shinra Navy is already on its way here, and the Royal Navy will be dispatched soon, and there is not much time left for us. "

The worst situation has yet to emerge. Although everyone had been prepared, they did not expect that international intervention would come so quickly.

Especially the military representatives, now all of them look like

It is the eggplant beaten by frost, no longer the passion of the past.

We are all grown-ups, and we should follow our heart when it is time to do so, even though it is based on verbal threats from various countries.

Both the Shinra Navy and the Royal Navy are dispatched, so it is no longer a matter of mouth. If one operation is not good, it is really possible for the two masters to call.

Facing the top powers, everyone still knows the strength gap. Among other things, just look at the strength gap of the navy.

Whether it's the British Far East Fleet or Shinra's Nanyang Fleet, they are all capable of defeating the Japanese Navy.

In particular, Shinra's Nanyang Fleet has recently added a "super battleship" to service. Just one ship can single out all the battleships of the Japanese Navy.

It's not that the enemy is too strong, mainly because the Japanese government is too poor. I can only watch Britain and Shinra play with the naval technological revolution, and I don't even have the courage to blend in.

Not to mention the replacement of super battleships, even the old-fashioned battleships, the Japanese government cannot afford to replace them.

Up to now, old ships bought from the British during the Japanese-Spanish War and warships auctioned back from France after the European War are still used.

No matter how advanced a warship is, it will fall behind one day. There is no doubt that these warships built more than ten or twenty years ago are now on the verge of being eliminated.

Facing a super battleship of the dreadnought class, that is the story of massacre and massacre, and there is no confidence to fight against it.

Of course, after falling behind, it also depends on who you compare with. Facing the two big hooligans Britain and Shinra, it is naturally incomparable.

But in Asia, Japan is still the number one naval power, even though there are only two independent countries in Asia.

Ito Hirobumi: "The position of the British is very clear now, and it seems that the Russian embassy case has also touched their bottom line.

Next, we must deal with it carefully, or else the current level will kill the empire.

The Far East Empire is a lesson from the past. The empire does not have such a solid foundation as theirs, and cannot stand up to it.

How did the murderer track down? The time given by the mission is only 24 hours, we can't ink it. "

It can be seen that Ito Hirobumi is very tired at the moment, obviously he has not worried less recently.

Kodama Gentaro replied bitterly: "The gendarmerie has arrested the relevant persons involved in the case, but the result of the trial is very pessimistic.

So far, more than 200 people have insisted that they planned it themselves and have nothing to do with others.

But no one can say exactly how it was planned. If the investigative authority is handed over to the missions, there may be serious accidents. "

When other people investigate the case, they are afraid that they will not find the murderer. It's good to be here with him, one by one scrambling to stand up and admit it.

The problem is that what he wants to investigate is the real culprit behind the scenes, not a few scapegoats to top the tank. If you just hand over a few people, the problem can be solved, and the Japanese government doesn't have to worry about it.

Prime Minister Shigenobu Okuma immediately sighed: "With such citizens, why worry about the prosperity of the imperial country! If..."

Before Shigenobu Okuma finished speaking, Emperor Meiji glared at him. That meaning is very obvious, don't sigh, what is needed now is to find a way to solve the problem.

The people are very patriotic and willing to dedicate themselves to the country is a good thing, but if they love too much, it is also a trouble.

For example, right now, they are being used by others, and they still don't know it.

Everyone is still excited about killing the Russians, but they don't know that Japan has been brought to the edge of the cliff.

Driven by fanatical thoughts, each of them took the initiative to accuse themselves of crimes and directly cut off all clues.

It is now the Japanese government's self-examination, and it has nothing to do with it. Once the investigation team formed by the mission took over the investigation of the case, it was very different.

Anyone who has confessed must be counted as one, and all of them will be sent to the guillotine.

It doesn't matter if you play yourself to death, the key is that this will be considered by the Japanese government as the top tank of the dead, and continue to hold them.

After calming down, Okuma Shigenobu reorganized the language and said: "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to keep the right to investigate the case. As long as the right to investigate is in our hands, the situation is under control.

The active involvement of ministers from various countries is mainly because they feel threatened by the embassy case and need a security guarantee.

On this issue, we are fully satisfied. For example: increase the police force in the embassy area, and prohibit any procession near embassy avenue.

Anything else you need, you can let them mention it. As long as it does not involve the core interests of the empire, we can agree.

In addition to the concession of interests, and spiritual appeasement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared a generous gift for each of the ministers of various countries, and looked for opportunities to send them there.

As long as the emotions of the ministers of various countries are stabilized, the following things will be easy to handle. "

There is nothing wrong with it. These days, the powers of the ministers stationed abroad are boundless.

The vast majority of international issues are handled by these envoys. Only a small number of people really need to report to the country before they can make a decision.

To appease these people is equivalent to stabilizing the governments of various countries.

As long as the envoys don't make trouble, what the Japanese government has to face is the Russian Empire. Although the strength of the two sides is still very different, Japan still has no worries about protecting itself.

Ito Hirobumi shook his head: "Mr. Okuma, you think about the problem too simply. European countries regard diplomatic embassies very differently, and the case of the Russian embassy has been handled to the bottom line of all countries.

this is not

Buying a few envoys can solve the problem, and the empire may suffer heavy losses this time. "

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