Respectfully

On March [-], the coalition government suddenly announced that it would postpone the military parade and at the same time ordered the troops that had entered Beijing to return to their original bases.

The government announced to the outside world that the reason for postponing the military parade was that something happened in the middle of the Paris Peace Conference, and President Lou Da had to go to Europe in person.As soon as the news came out, the eyes of the Chinese were once again aimed at Europe.

"Could it be that foreigners are going to do something wrong?"

"Eight or nine is not far from ten, there is not a single good thing!"

In a teahouse in the capital, almost every table was discussing the news released by the government. The waiter, with a towel on his shoulder, stopped every few steps, and was able to interject a few words while pouring tea for the guests.

"There's nothing to worry about. Once the president is gone, it's useless for those foreigners to spend more time!"

"That's the reason. Now it's not the time of the Qing Dynasty. If you hang up foreign characters, you will come to our land to show off."

"Correct!"

The people at the same table clapped their hands and applauded, and someone else said: "In my opinion, it must be that group of Orientals who are making troubles. I haven't seen it published in the newspapers. It's about indemnity and cession of land. There seems to be some other island?" "

"What's the point of jumping around again? I thought it was the Jiawu Year?"

There was a lot of discussion in the teahouse, and outside the teahouse, a black car made in China drove by, heading straight for the presidential palace.

In the back seat, Ichiro Imai sat side by side with a man in a black suit.The man was nearly seventy years old, with white hair all over his head, holding a rectangular wooden box in both hands, with an excited expression on his face.

"Mr. Shang, don't be nervous." Imai Ichiro said with a smile: "This time, I will definitely get what I want."

"Yes, I would like to thank Mr. Imai."

"I told you, my surname is Qian." Imai Ichiro corrected the old man, and the smile on his face deepened. He hadn't smiled like this for a long time.It won't be long before he can restore his original name, return to his hometown, and be an upright Chinese.

How many years have you been looking forward to this day?

After the joy, there was a sadness in his chest.

He is lucky, but more people like him are unfortunate.Like Kei Koyama who died at a Meiji funeral.As time goes by, no one will remember that this man named Jiang Qingshan died in a foreign country for the sake of the country and the nation with a Japanese name.

From birth to death, they are all Japanese... Perhaps what they hope most is to be able to say out loud, "I am a Chinese!"

A simple wish that can never be fulfilled.

The car stopped in front of the presidential palace, and the president's confidential secretary and two aides greeted him.

Imai Ichiro and the old man holding the wooden box followed behind them, walked through the hall on the first floor, and walked up to the second floor. They stopped in front of the president's office.

"Mr. Qian, Mr. Shang, please."

The door was pushed open, Huaxia President Lou Shengfeng, Vice President Song Zhou, and Director of the Overwatch Council Sima Jun were all inside.

Imai Ichiro took off the hat on his head and bowed to salute, but the old man who was holding the wooden box fell to the ground speechless and crying: "Ryukyu Shangshi, pay homage to Shangguo..."

Before his knees touched the ground, President Lou Da came over with a few strides and held the old man's arms. The old man's tears flowed even harder.After a moment of calm, the old man respectfully presented the wooden box in his hand, which contained the last words of Shang Tai, the former king of Ryukyu, and the letter of credence written by Shang Tai's son, Prince Shang Dian.

"Because of the prestige of China's Xia Dynasty, the country can be restored. I wish to follow my ancestors and become a vassal country of China."

The letter of credence also stated that after Ryukyu was restored to the country, China was requested to send officials to "govern the country" together with the royal family.

40 years ago, Ryukyu was occupied by Japan, and the last king and prince were forced to move to Tokyo.Although he has the title of Earl, his every move is monitored.The Ryukyu Islands were also redesignated as Okinawa Prefecture by Japan, and a governor was dispatched to manage them.

Although not imprisoned, the Ryukyu king, who is no different from a prisoner, is in the same situation as Lee Hee, the former king of Joseon.

Shang Tai died earlier than Lee Hee, but the Ryukyu royal family was luckier than the Korean royal family. They were also "independent". The Ryukyu royal family could "restore the country", but North Korea would no longer have a king.

The old man who sent the letter of credence was also a descendant of the Shang family, and belonged to the offshoot of the royal family. Because of this, he did not emigrate to Tokyo with the last king, and his actions can be regarded as free.

In order to get in touch with the direct lineage of the Ryukyu royal family, which is under strict surveillance, Imai Ichiro had no choice but to use money to open the way.

In today's Japan, identity and status are false, and the declining Chinese also have to borrow money to survive.Money, especially Huaxia's Dayang and John Bull's pound, is more effective than a pass signed by the Prime Minister himself.

After hearing the news from the Paris peace conference, the members of the Ryukyu royal family could no longer hold back, and returned to their country to get out of this prison-like life!

"We don't have an army, we can ask Huaxia to send a garrison!" A member of the royal family said, "Just like our ancestors did."

"Can……"

"There is nothing to hesitate, at least we can go back to the place where we were born."

"No matter what, it's better than being a prisoner here!"

After several secret talks, coupled with Imai Ichiro's operation, the last words of the previous king and the credentials of the new "king" will be sent to China.

As long as there is a glimmer of hope, the royals will not give up.

President Lou Da solemnly accepted the letter of credence, and "comforted" the weeping old man, and soon someone took him and Ichiro Imai down to rest.After the door was closed, President Lou Da discussed with Song Zhou and Sima Jun, and decided to advance the plan.

"That being the case, they have fulfilled their wish."

"After the President's trip, I'm afraid it's time to ask someone to draw a new map of China."

"It's not that easy." President Lou shook his head. "I didn't see Changqing say in the telegram that the foreigners were so noisy that they slapped the table and stomped their feet. I may not be able to settle down immediately after I go."

"What about the foreigners has nothing to do with us." Sima Jun said: "After all, the affairs of Japan are settled first, and North Korea."

"kindness."

President Lou Da nodded. The Huaxia army joined forces with the North Korean National Salvation Army to attack the southern part of North Korea very smoothly.The Japanese garrison of the two divisions, one of which was disabled in Pyongyang, faced with the Chinese army's aircraft and cannons and the North Korean National Salvation Army's crowd tactics, even if they all strapped grenades to exchange their lives for their lives, it would not work. So many grenades are tied to the scorpions.

After the Japanese are settled, the North Korean government will be established next. The presidential candidates and government power levels have long been clear. With Li Dongdao, others can't even think about taking over.

Huaxia does not intend to colonize North Korea, but it will not do good deeds in vain. North Korea must always show something.

In the new Congress, there are many capable and ruthless people. Before Zhan Changqing went to Europe, someone proposed the concept of federation.In short, change the name of the vassal country, then grasp it politically and militarily, economically, and set up schools locally, without paying tribute or "exploitation", maintaining independence in name, and then let the other party take the initiative No one can find fault with offering to join.

Before capturing Seoul, Li Dongdao and his supporters signed a relevant agreement with representatives sent by the Huaxia government. Huaxia can station troops in North Korea and build a military port in North Korea. North Korea maintains sovereignty and maintains political independence. and other aspects to carry out a number of cooperation with Huaxia.

In the eyes of Li Dongdao and others, there is nothing wrong with signing this agreement.North Korea, which was scraped by Japan, really needs external force to recover. Compared with what Japan did in North Korea, the Chinese people are simply "living Lei Feng".

What's more, North Korea just joined the Huaxia Federation and did not change the fact that North Korea was "independent". Li Dongdao believed that no one would label him a traitor.

The representatives of Huaxia set off to return to Beijing with the agreement signed by both parties. Li Dongdao led the National Salvation Army to continue to attack Seoul.

There are fewer and fewer supporters around Kim Jong-sun. Even if he always has doubts about Huaxia, this is not the time to sing a different tune.

On March 20th, Seoul was finally captured by the 19rd Division and the Korean National Salvation Army. North Korean Governor Yoshimichi Hasegawa sent the last telegram to the base camp and committed seppuku. The No.[-] Division retreated all the way to the sea, and the No.[-] Division The head of the division ordered the soldiers to lay down their weapons and surrender to the Huaxia people.

The Japanese are not stupid, even if they are sent to mine by the Chinese, it is better than falling into the hands of the North Koreans.They knew what they had done in North Korea, and they shuddered at the thought of possible revenge from the North Koreans.

Zhao Yue ordered to accept the surrender of the Japanese army, and discovered another coal mine in Central Siberia. The more labor for mining, the better.As for those Japanese who could not find the Chinese army and fell into the hands of the Koreans, it was none of his business.

On March [-], the Korean Provisional Government headed by Li Dongdao was established in Seoul.When the Japanese government got the news, they were so angry that they couldn't do anything.A squadron of the US Atlantic Fleet is haunting the Japanese islands, and the Chinese army has also begun to gather in the southern part of Sakhalin Island, apparently preparing for the "lease" of Hokkaido.

When the weather is fine, Huaxia's plane can still be seen in the clouds. When the Japanese fishermen go out to sea, they are afraid that their house will be blown up by the bomb dropped by the plane after returning.

On March [-], the North Korean provisional government announced the recovery of Daejeon, and the National Salvation Army, which was renamed the government army, marched separately to Busan and Mokpo. The remaining Japanese troops were entrenched in the two places, waiting for the support of the base camp.

Even if there is no support, it would be good to send a few ships to pick them up and return home!

Because of the Paris Peace Conference, a larger scale of strikes and demonstrations was set off in Japan. The Hara Kayashi cabinet seemed to be grilled on a firewood pile, especially Prime Minister Hara Jing, who was absolutely burnt on the outside and tender on the inside.The resigned Terauchi Zhengyi secretly rejoiced that his resignation was handed in so timely.Otherwise, he would be the one with the big head and bloodshot eyes at this moment.

The news of Xiyuansi Gongwang's unconsciousness spread back to China, and Youpeng of Shan County was also shocked.

Without Xiyuan Temple, Makino could not support the overall situation alone, and Japan's "loss" at the Paris Peace Conference was almost a certainty.

As the sun was setting and the sun was sinking, Youpeng from the mountain county picked up a white cloth and wiped the samurai sword in his hand over and over again. The blade reflected his old face and dark eyes.

On March 22, President Lou Da boarded a ship in Qingdao and headed for Europe.

Young Marshal Lou was ordered to go with him, and he went south by train two days in advance. Li Jinyan personally sent Young Marshal Lou to the station, held Lou Er Shao's chubby paw, and waved goodbye.

"Young commander, have a good journey."

Marshal Lou didn't speak, he patted Li Jinyan's cheek with his big hand, turned his head, and bit his earlobe lightly, Li Jinyan subconsciously covered his ears, Marshal Lou turned around and strode away.When he turned around, a smile flickered on his lips.

"Brother Yan?" Second Young Master Lou pulled Li Jinyan.

Li Sanshao turned his head slightly stiffly, "Ruier, you are here."

"En." Second Young Master Lou nodded honestly.

"What did you see just now?"

"I saw..."

"Forget it, you better stop talking."

Li Jinyan looked up at the sky and gritted his teeth hard. Lou Huo did it on purpose, it must be on purpose!

At the end of March, Li Jinyan received a telegram from Ren Wuchu from the capital, announcing that China's first set of banknotes will be officially issued in June.In short, he will stay in the capital for at least three months.

"Three months." Li Jinyan put down the telegram and studied ink again. For some reason, he always felt that it would not be so easy for Director Ren to "get away" from the capital.Not to mention meat buns beating dogs, it's not much different.

As soon as Chief Director Ren left, Mr. Bai started absenteeism every three days.

Lou Er, who was sitting on the side, rarely saw that Li Jinyan just polished his ink and didn't start writing for a long time. He put down the album in his hand, and said seriously: "Brother Yan, grandfather needs to check his homework."

Li Jinyan: "..." He was just distracted and didn't intend to be lazy.

Two big black eyes looked at him, obviously in disbelief.

Li Sanshao is helpless, his family is full of human beings, he really is a rabbit that fell into a herd of ferocious beasts!

In early April, Ned, who had settled down in Switzerland, suddenly sent a telegram to Li Jinyan, which mentioned a new Italian organization, "Fighting Italian Fascists".

During the European War, Ned dealt with the Italians a lot, and deliberately mentioned this organization, which must have something unusual.

Seeing the fighting fascists and Mussolini, Li Jinyan touched his chin. It turns out that on the road of fascism, Mussolini is older than the mustache head of state.

Without a mustache, without Germany, Mussolini can only make trouble in Milan.When the Treaty of Versailles was signed, Italy didn't get the land it wanted, and Germany was furious over the harsh treaty, everything would be different.

If history has not changed, 25 years later, the flames of war in Europe will be ignited again, but in Asia, Li Jinyan squinted his eyes, Japanese scum, or what

Stay cool and go.

On April 23, before President Lou Da and his party arrived in Europe, Italian Prime Minister Orlando withdrew from the peace conference angrily and left Paris.

The reason is that Britain and France were unwilling to fulfill their pre-war promises, and Italy was wiped out without any explanation.

The Middle East countries that participated in the peace conference did not lose their benefits. Britain and France also broke their promises to them, saying that they would revolt in the rear, make trouble for Ottoman Turkey, and give them "national independence" and "national self-determination" when the war is over.As a result, as soon as the peace meeting was held, instead of saying a word about it, the Arab world was once again included in the category of cakes that could be divided.

The Arab local tyrants of later generations were quite angry, but at this time there was nothing they could do.During the war, Lawrence, a British officer who contributed to the Arab uprising, also refused to accept the medal issued by the government to express his disappointment and dissatisfaction with the British government.

Not only Italy and the Arab world were stabbed by their allies after the war, but even the United States was overshadowed by the joint efforts of Great Britain and France.

The concept of the League of Nations was first proposed by US President Wilson, but during the discussions at the peace conference, Britain and France put the US opinion aside.Even after the fifth plenary meeting of the peace conference passed the "League of Nations Covenant", the United States, as the initiator, refused to join.

Only then did the Americans truly realize that money alone is not enough to make other countries go at their own pace.

Even if they become creditor countries of Britain and France, these established European countries still don't pay attention to emerging countries.The reason why Huaxia was not as depressed as the United States was because Zhan Changqing expressed from the very beginning that Huaxia would not interfere in European affairs, nor was it interested in competing for world hegemony.

President Wilson of the United States is quite depressed. One can imagine how the domestic media will describe him after returning to China.

How will his competitors attack him in the next year's presidential election.

Even more depressing than Wilson was the Japanese. Mr. Saizonoji was about to meet Amaterasu, and Makino couldn't shake the decision of the five-nation meeting. record it.

Makino envied Xiyuan Temple, it would be great if he could also be unconscious, at least he would not have to think about whether to hang himself in Paris or go back to China to perform seppuku.

In May, Lou Shengfeng, President of the Chinese United Government, and his party arrived at the Palace of Versailles in Paris.After Italy withdrew from the peace conference, the five-nation meeting officially became a four-nation meeting, and the "Big Four" of the peace conference also officially gathered.

With the arrival of Lou Shengfeng, news spread that the Chinese Democratic Republic will soon establish the Chinese Federation.Including North Korea, Eastern Siberia, Central Siberia, northern Myanmar, northern Pamirs, and Ryukyu, which has officially submitted its credentials, will all become members of the federation.

"Huaxia loves peace, pursues democracy, and will not invade any country in a colonial way." Zhan Changqing spoke at the plenary meeting, and his words were well-founded and sonorous. , the principle of equality and mutual benefit, treats all members of the federation."

China only "informed" countries and did not intend to solicit opinions from them.

Zhan Changqing's speech was impeccable. "National self-determination" was originally a signboard of the Paris Peace Conference. China's actions did not violate the main "spirit" of the Peace Conference. If you want to find fault, you have to find a reason. ah.

After consideration by Britain and France, European affairs are more important. The United States has reached a private deal with China on Japanese affairs. It is not easy to turn their faces at this time. British and French colonization.

As for Japan... there is no need to mention it, the rope for Makino's hanging and the seppuku knife are all ready.

After the events in China and Japan, the focus of the peace meeting returned to Europe, especially the punishment of the defeated countries.

The Chinese negotiators only participated in the signing of the League of Nations Covenant and the voting on related treaties sanctioning Japan.

In the process of formulating the treaty against the defeated countries, especially the treaty with Germany, the Chinese negotiators seldom spoke. They only raised when reducing armaments that Kaiser Wilhelm II used ten cruisers to pay for Chinese goods, hoping to formulate the treaty process , take this into consideration.

As for Germany's war indemnity, Huaxia didn't want any of it. On the contrary, after President Lou Da arrived in Europe, a batch of Chinese aid was also sent to Europe.Not only Germany and Austria, but also Belgium and France.

"In the name of humanitarianism."

This batch of supplies was sent on board by Li Jinyan. Didn’t future generations of the world’s police always talk about “human rights” and “humanitarianism”?

Li Sanshao curled his lips, since he wanted to be humane, he should be humane thoroughly.