It turned out that after the attack on the camp ended, the relevant reports and prisoners were escorted to Qingdao through Shanghai. After review by the Ministry of Security and review, it was confirmed that it was basically true, which aroused the anger of people from all over the country and others in East China.

Speaking of which, after the Shanghai terrorist attack, the Qing court and Japan joined forces to attack East China. Of course, the Shanghai terrorist attack did indeed cause certain losses to East China. However, this time, it did not actually cause any losses to East China. But the East China terrorist attack at this time was also very different from the Shanghai terrorist attack.

During the terrorist attack in Shanghai, East China had not participated in the war, and it had only one territory in Shandong Province and some parts of Henan Province, with a total area of ​​only more than 200,000 square kilometers and a population of about 35 million. Although it is an independent political entity, its strength and influence are still relatively limited. Now East China has won the Far East War, defeating Britain, France, Japan and Russia, with a territory of more than 3 million square kilometers and a population of more than 85 million. Looking at the whole world, they are all major powers with great influence and have a significant impact in East Asia. Therefore, the mentality of East China has undergone tremendous changes. After East China announced the goal of overthrowing the Qing court and establishing a new China, it pushed the confidence and spirit of the military, political and people in East China to the peak.

At this time, the Qing court and Japan joined forces to attack East China through terrorist attacks. The disaster relief operation of the East China National Palace naturally aroused the anger of the crowd. The elders acted radical at this time because the elders were so confident that they all regarded themselves as Long Aotian, and they would never be able to withstand any kind of mercy. Moreover, the elders had no scruples when they spoke. Therefore, the public opinion was full of shouting and beating and killing, requiring East China National Palace to send troops immediately, attack Beijing, overthrow the Qing court, attack Japan, occupy Tokyo, etc.

Of course, the Executive Yuan did not dare to underestimate this. The actions of Bijing and the Qing court did threaten the security of East China. East China should also respond, even retaliate. At the same time, in the face of fierce internal reactions, there must be an explanation.

Moreover, Qin Zheng also returned to Qingdao from the Northeast, and all the staff from the Executive Yuan arrived, just in time for discussion.

After three days of research, the Executive Yuan also determined the measures to be taken. In terms of targeting the Qing court, it is obviously unrealistic to send troops to attack Beijing now. This is based on four considerations:

First, the Far East War had just ended. Although the East China ** won and received huge compensation, the huge manpower and material resources consumed still need time to recover, and the fruits of the victory of the Far East War also require time to digest. Therefore, in a short period of time, the East China *** should not launch large-scale military operations.

Second, although East China has now established a firm foothold in the Northeast region and established a complete administrative system, it has ruled the Northeast region for too short and has not deep foundations, and it still takes time to deepen its roots.

Third, before Qin Zheng returned to Qingdao, the plan to encroach eastern Mongolia had also begun to be implemented. This plan has a significant role in protecting the security of the Northeast region, expanding the influence of East China in Mongolia, and curbing the power of the ****. Therefore, the plan to encroach eastern Mongolia should be a priority, so at this time, there is naturally no need to cause trouble.

Fourth, the flood in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River has not subsided, which involves most of the energy of East China. Moreover, this is related to the image and governance and organizational capabilities of East China, and it is impossible to interrupt.

Then there are two solutions for the Qing court. One is to further expand public opinion propaganda, create a bright and positive image of the East China **, and try our best to defame the Qing Dynasty; of course, just expanding public opinion propaganda is obviously unexplainable within the East China **, because it cannot satisfy the elders. Therefore, the second is to occupy Anhui Province by force and include Anhui Province in the territory of East China **.

Since the interception of the fleet and the attack camps took place in Anhui Province, it is reasonable for East China ** to take action against Anhui Province. This will not make the elders completely satisfied, but it can be accepted. Moreover, Anhui Province is one of the areas with the worst floods and is also the key place for East China ** to seek disasters. Now three disaster victim resettlement camps have been established in Anhui Province. At the same time, the People's Army's war to suppress the Red Lotus Cult was also carried out in Anhui Province. It can be said that East China ** has a relatively deep foundation in Anhui Province. If you occupy Anhui Province, you will not consume too much resources.

In addition, it is also a harsh warning to the governors and governors in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. If they are against the East China **, this is the end. Anhui Province is the territory of the Qing court after all. The East China ** occupy Anhui Province by force is also a heavy blow to the Qing court, and it makes the Qing court unable to fight back. It is too far away to rescue Anhui Province, and it is too far away. It is necessary to declare war on the East China **. It is estimated that the Qing court does not have the courage to end up swallowing this consequence.

It is definitely impossible to declare war against Japan. Now that the internal situation has not yet settled down, let alone launching a war to the outside world. The response of East China ** is to protest to Japan through diplomacy, demanding that Japan make an explanation, apologize and compensate for the losses. This is a must. Regardless of whether the protest is useful or not, it at least achieves the attitude of East China **.

Of course, it is useless to just protest. Because it is a country like Japan that fears strength but not Germany, it must take action, that is, to send fleets to conduct exercises around Japan, which is actually to demonstrate and put pressure on Japan. Although East China is not capable of launching foreign wars now, Japan's situation is actually worse than East China, and it is more worried about triggering a war between the two countries, so Japan's possibility of compromise is greater.

However, some people also commanded the judgment of Japan's behavior, and they could not completely infer it based on normal logic. After all, there was a crazy side in the Japanese character, so Japan refused to compromise and was determined to the end, and even took the initiative to launch an attack on the East China **. Because before the Far East War, Japan ordered two battleships Kashima, which had a displacement of up to 17,000 tons, that had been ordered from the UK, had returned to China and was incorporated into the joint fleet. The addition of these two battleships could greatly increase the confidence of the joint fleet, which was severely damaged in the Far East War. At least it had a war, maybe Japan would take a risk. Therefore, if this happens, the East China ** must have its own plan.

This suggestion has also been supported by many people. After all, this is indeed the characteristic of the Japanese. After discussion, after the decision, if Japan refuses to compromise, the East China ** will adopt the strategy of blocking Japan's maritime transportation lines, intercepting and seizing Japanese merchants, so as to further strengthen Japan. Japan really wants to stand up and take a risk and start a war with the East China **. It will take the opportunity to hit the Japanese navy again in the naval battle, and explain to the veterans with the victory of a naval battle.

Of course, in this way, the arrangement of sending a fleet that puts pressure on Japan must be seriously considered and must be absolutely sure to defeat the Japanese joint fleet. However, this is a matter that the Military Commission is considering and does not need to be discussed in the Executive Meeting.

After the response resolution was confirmed, it was implemented. At this time, Luo Yueji led the army in Anhui to wipe out the Red Lotus Sect, so the Military Commission also decided to lead Luo Yue to capture Anhui Province. Because Luo Yue had been active in Anhui Province for more than a month and was familiar with the situation here. At the same time, the Anhui Province of the Qing Dynasty spanned both sides of the Yangtze River, so it required water and land to attack Anhui. Now Luo Yue is still in the position of deputy commander-in-chief of disaster relief, and can mobilize the inland fleet in Shanghai. Naturally, he is more suitable for him to command this battle.

On the next day, Foreign Affairs Commissioner Li Sanjie recruited Abe Sotaro, the Japanese Consul in East China. He took office in Qingdao after the Far East War. He was born in 1872, from Oita Prefecture, graduated from Tokyo Imperial University with a very in-depth study of China, is familiar with China's history, culture, folk customs, and can speak fluent Chinese. He is a famous Chinese expert in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Japan appointed him as the Consul in East China, and hoped that he could use his understanding of China to handle the relationship between Japan and East China. Now Japan also needs a stable and peaceful external environment to obtain time to recuperate and restore national strength. It is really not appropriate to have a stale relationship with East China.

Abe Sotaro also knew that he had a great responsibility and had to endure humiliation. Therefore, after taking office in Qingdao, he frequently visited various officials in East China, and was very apologetic and respectful to everyone. On the other hand, he also often attended social activities, and kept talking about peace between the two countries and strengthening friendship, which also won a lot of favor.

After receiving the invitation from Li Sanjie, Abe Sotaro also knew what was going on, because the relevant reports were already in the newspaper. After seeing the relevant news, Abe Sotaro immediately asked the domestic power generation to ask what was going on, and he also complained a little. After all, he didn't hear any news about such a major matter, nor did he ask his own opinions. In addition, to be honest, the significance of this incident was really not very important. Even if it was successful, it would have no substantial impact on the East China **, and it would have no interest in Japan. It would even anger the East China ** and cause trouble for Japan. When I came to Qingdao, the country had not determined the tone of dealing with the East China **, which was to ease relations and not intensify the conflicts. Why did this change?

However, soon Abe Sodaro received a reply from the country. It turned out that this was a private operation of the Intelligence Department of the Army Department. Even the Army Department was kept in the dark, let alone a cabinet. Therefore, Abe Sodaro could only smile bitterly. These soldiers were too lawless, but in the end they had to wipe their butts and deal with the aftermath. It was a disaster.
Chapter completed!