The sun never sets in America

Chapter 367 American Storm: Japan and Other Countries

In Edo Bay, the weather is calm, just like everything looks so "beautiful".

On the surface, it looked like this. The European War was like a broken egg, full of "mess". Even the Han Kingdom, thousands of miles away, was restless at home, as if it had already stepped into the war. "quagmire".

In such a tumultuous situation, a small overseas country like Japan has become the so-called "winner."

After all, in such a crazy time, not participating in the war is the greatest "lucky".

On the streets of Edo, there are cars and horses, and the so-called piccolo sound can be heard from time to time. It is the Japanese traffic police directing the direction.

The streets are lined with shops and colorful Chinese characters fill the streets, giving people a feeling of returning to Han Dynasty.

Edo Castle is also known as "Little Saikyo" in the Far East.

The construction of Edo Castle was basically based on Xijing, but because Japan had limited funds at the time, it could only build a semi-finished product.

However, after Japan's economic boom and the establishment of the Kingdom of Japan in recent years, the Tokugawa family repaired the local area, and even when you come here, you can feel the strong flavor of Saikyo.

If the transportation system is the most basic learning, then architecture is pure copying.

As Shun Takeuchi sprayed:

"The first customer ate a bowl of noodles, and the second customer followed him to eat noodles. The first customer went to the toilet, and the second customer followed him. If one day the first customer eats shit, I dare not Just imagine what crazy things the second guest will do!!”

Historically, Japan learned from the Tang Dynasty, and now it learns from the Han Empire.

The skyscrapers in Edo are basically Han-made and have no characteristics of their own at all, even the army.

After all, the resources needed by an industrial country are not comparable to those of the original agricultural country.

Although this little man is a bit arrogant in the eyes of the Han people, it does reflect the national power of the Kingdom of Japan at this time.

After all, Japan has too few resources. Forget about the agricultural era, it would be good if everyone could have enough to eat.

If you look carefully, you will find that after the establishment of the Kingdom of Japan, the basic official system and the so-called public council were basically a replica of the Han Kingdom.

If this was just an imitation, then the subsequent stadiums and polo leagues were blatant copies.

Japan's army is like a replica of the Han Dynasty's navy and army in the Far East.

Japan, like the shadow of Han, will almost only be Han's follower and "excellent student" in the foreseeable future.

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They dare not "touch" the strength of Han, but that doesn't mean they have no ideas about neighboring countries. For example, North Korea is the target that Japan has been trying to attack in recent years.

The so-called public meeting is actually the Imperial Parliament, the so-called inner chamber of the palace is actually the cabinet, and the so-called elders in it are actually the cabinet ministers.

But in the industrial age and industrialized Japan, it is basically impossible to go back to the days of working at sunrise, resting at sunset, and eating radish rice balls.

There is the clock tower of the Imperial Bank in Xijing of Han Dynasty, and there is also the clock tower of Glory Bank in Edo.

The Japanese archipelago is a truly barren land, located in an earthquake zone, and there are tsunamis from time to time.

But the Japanese like to play polo, which is a bit funny. Just like an unknown tourist from Han once said after watching the polo match at the Edo Stadium:

"You simply can't imagine a group of people about 1.5 meters tall, wearing protective gear, riding horses taller than them, bending over, and trying hard to hit the ball downwards with their poor short arms."

The entire railway in Japan was also improved at that moment. According to the information obtained by the Han Dynasty, the railway in Japan has reached more than 7,000 kilometers. In a small island like Japan, the railway of more than 7,000 kilometers has basically come to an end. .

At this time, Japan was truly an industrial country, which is why Japan talks about "little man".

But Shikoku is a small place to begin with, and it doesn’t matter whether it exists or not.

(The Tokugawa family's reign name is Jin Cheng, which means success)

From establishment to training, it is basically the standard of the Han army, which is why the Tokugawa clan calls themselves "Little Han".

And Japan is a typical "lame tooth". Not to mention the oil in the second industrialization that Han is currently engaged in, even the coal in the first industrialization, Japan does not have much, or simply no.

Take polo for example. Han people like to play polo. This is because the Han country has a large land area and a high demand for horses. In addition, in that era, wars were fought all year round and a number of cavalry were raised.

In fact, the most obvious thing is Japan's railway mileage, although the two-day separation caused the Kingdom of Japan to lose Shikoku Island.

Under such a trend of thought, regardless of the good or bad, Japan will accept everything as it wants, like a sponge that is constantly hungry for external nutrition.

Had it not been for the suppression of the Han Dynasty, which incidentally guided Japan, the "domestic dog", to the South Pacific, there might have been a so-called "downward control of the upper".

After years of industrial construction, although the economic lifeline is still in the hands of the Han Dynasty, the Kingdom of Japan has embarked on the path of an industrial country and completed its first industrialization a few years before the Far Eastern countries.

Although it is a joke about the shortness of Japanese people, it truly reflects the psychology of Japan at this time, or the Japanese people.

It's just that the Japanese like to change things up a bit, which makes them seem a bit nondescript.

In essence, it is a desire for "success" under insufficient resources, and the strong itself represents success.

No matter how you look at it, it is impossible for this place to give birth to a powerful country. This is indeed true in history. Compared with surrounding civilizations, especially mainland civilization, Japan’s civilization will always be more than one beat behind. When China entered the Warring States Period, Japan was still forming Rope count.

But one good thing about Japan, or the Japanese, is that they can learn quickly when facing strong people and imitate everything the strong people do.

In addition to strength, there is also the desire for "rights".

The Imperial Palace of Japan is a palace built on the basis of the original shogunate. The entire palace is divided into three parts. The first half is the "Toshihi" used to receive guests.

That's what the Han people did, and they will do it too. If the Han people do it, it must be high-level.

The second half is "Akiyuki", the Tokugawa family's palace.

The important thing is that the Kingdom of Japan was born. The Tokugawa family struggled for hundreds of years and finally entered the so-called "Jincheng" era under the "whirlpool of time and space" of the Han Dynasty.

Finally, with the support of nobles and nobles, it became the largest movement in Han Dynasty.

The middle half is the "cloud" used for discussion.

Throughout Japan, with the help of railway construction, dozens of industries such as steel, construction, tourism, and heavy industry have been stimulated.

From the names of these three parts, we can see the Japanese people's dedication to Chinese.

The shining sun and the autumn moon are actually day and night. The so-called clouds are like the Chu, River and Han realms in chess, with clear lines that separate Yin and Yang.

Being a middle ground also means that it will not be either bright or dark like other places.

Discussions often involve squeezing from both ends and compromising in the middle.

It can be seen from this that the Japanese have always been very advanced in their research on Chinese culture.

"Mr. Mu, how are you doing lately?"

Sitting at the head of the table was the Japanese King Tokugawa Iesada, who was dressed in a bright red python robe and looked extremely "luxurious". After all, he was a king after all.

"Your Highness is concerned, I just came to Japan recently and my life is pretty good!!"

The new Minister Mu is a forty-year-old middle-aged man wearing glasses, wearing official uniform, with a humble expression on his face.

"The temperature in Japan has cooled down recently, so the minister still needs to add more clothes!!"

"In this way, I will have someone send you a few items to the minister later."

Minister Mu didn't know what the "clothes" the Tokugawa servants meant, and he didn't dare to accept them, so he could only wave his hands and refuse.

Tokugawa Isada was not angry after being rejected. He just looked at Minister Mu and said:

"The prosperity of Edo City may not be as prosperous as that of Xijing, but it is still a big city in the Far East and there are still things that should be there. Minister Mu can go shopping when he has time!!"

"Don't worry, there are absolutely no so-called psychotic shooters in Japan!!"

Tokugawa Iesada told a joke about the current situation with a serious expression.

Minister Mu smiled a few words and then said: "Your Highness, in addition to performing my duties, I am here for the great cause of the empire."

"The great cause of the empire??"

A trace of "fear" flashed in Tokugawa Iada's eyes. He knew very well what this so-called great cause of the empire was, so he was even more afraid, because if he really wanted to do what he thought, what would happen to Japan? ?

At this time, Minister Mu followed up and said: "According to the instructions of His Majesty the Emperor, when war breaks out in America, all vassals should do their best to fulfill their duties and send troops to America!!"

"Pa", Tokugawa Kaisada's hand fell off, he picked it up in a panic, then grabbed it in his hand, squeezed it, and finally turned it into a sentence:

"I don't know how many people are needed, and Minister Mu also knows it. If there are too many people, I'm afraid it will be difficult even for me to recruit!!"

"Not much, just four hundred thousand!!"

Boom! !

It started to rain outside, and it hit the stone slabs in the palace with a crisp sound. In the palace, under Tokugawa Iedada's spacious python robe were his trembling hands. He was accustomed to being patient, but when he learned that 400,000 people were needed, he couldn't help but refute:

"Japan is a small country, how can it provide such a large army of 400,000? Their parents are small, how can they just sit back and watch them leave!!"

Minister Mu still looked like "Maitreya Buddha" and replied with a smile:

"Since ancient times, it has been common for superior countries to mobilize troops from subordinate countries. What's more, Japan has a population of 20 million and mobilizing 400,000 is more than enough."

"Besides, America is not a den of dragons and tigers. Not many people will die. Maybe you have done some meritorious service. If you come back with a reward, you can be considered a glorious ancestor!!"

"Your Highness, tell me yes or no!!"

Looking at Minister Mu who asked him in a passionate tone, Tokugawa Iesada struggled to ask:

"If Japan sends all its troops, what reward will it receive!!"

Minister Mu frowned, and then spoke under the anxious gaze of Tokugawa Iesada:

"Since ancient times, raising armies and attacking divisions has been nothing more than wealth and land."

"His Majesty has personally said that Japan can gain some economic benefits after the war. As for how much, it depends on Japan's sincerity."

"The last thing is land. Japan is small. Although it has occupied small islands such as Tonga in the South Pacific over the years, it is a small island after all, not a big island. If Japan wins the war, it will take over the entire New Guinea. So what if it’s all given to Japan!!”

Minister Mu spoke very calmly, but to Tokugawa Iada's ears, it sounded like "the sound of nature", and his face gradually turned rosy, completely different from when he first heard it.

The Tokugawa family suppressed their excitement and then said: "Mr. Mu, New Guinea is desolate. I'm afraid..."

Minister Mu looked at the Japanese king who was obviously satisfied but still asking for it. He cursed in his heart, but said on the surface:

"The so-called barbaric wilderness is just a false accusation from the world. Since ancient times, nowhere has it been barbaric. Think about China during the Warring States Period, anywhere in the south of the Yangtze River, and the barbarians of Wu and Yue. Today's prosperous southeast is just barren mountains and wild ridges!!"

"I, the Han Dynasty, today's Xijing and Youzhou are not barbaric places. For example, Lanfang was originally a sea city. Now, it has a population of more than three million, and the annual output of rubber exceeds tens of millions, and other industries are also thriving."

"So in my opinion, there is no such thing as being wild or not. Although the land is wild, as long as the people are not wild!!"

Minister Mu's words made it impossible for the Tokugawa family to ask for it anymore. After all, if he asked for it again, wouldn't it mean that he was worse than a "barbarian"? ?

Finally, this brief "secret" ended with the changing of cups and cups.

The next day, Tokugawa Iadada summoned the elders to discuss the matter.

Japan can take out 400,000 or even more, but it cannot be taken in vain. This is the "bottom line".

Although Japan has long had no bottom line in front of the Han people, it still needs basic face, even if it is a vassal or a big country.

After all, if you have to pay attention to being a teacher, just asking for things from the people below without giving anything in return will easily lead to betrayal and separation.

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Haizhou Island, Wanghai City, a legendary city.

From the original Tucheng where Master Tang and others landed, it gradually evolved into today's "Pearl of East Africa". It can be said that Wanghai City itself is a miracle.

The entire Wanghai City has a population of 300,000. In this era when Africa had not yet been divided up by the great powers, it could be considered a "big city".

And it is one of the top five largest cities in Africa.

In the Eurasian continent and North America, Wanghai City is nothing, but this is Africa, a truly wild place.

Natives wearing straw clothes, holding spears, chasing their own gifts, this is the most common scene in Africa.

When other races were in the Bronze Age, most people here were still in the Stone Age. When most people in Asia and Europe entered the stable agricultural era, people here were still chasing prey, as if they had endless pursuits. strength.

When the sparks of steam engines appeared in factories and in the ocean, they were still celebrating the antelope they had just killed.

When the internal combustion engine drove the locomotive for the first time in the Han laboratory, the poisoned bow and arrow hit the lion again, and finally, amid cheers, the lion was carried back to the tribe.

This is Africa, Africa full of original flavor.

"Tang Gong, Tang Gong!!"

"Stop the quarrel, stop the quarrel, don't you see that I am drawing an asshole?"

Master Tang has become a veritable duke since he was granted the title of Duke Haidong. In this way, no one can shake his throne as Duke of Tang.

Even with the protection of the Han court, even if someone plans to rebel, they must first weigh the reaction of the Han Dynasty.

So Mr. Tang became lazy. Apart from official duties, he spent most of his time either writing poetry or painting.

Pictures of beauties, bamboos, and sea views are all over the house. Recently, I have fallen in love with chrysanthemums, and I insist on painting the best one.

"Mr. Tang, the people from the imperial court are here!!"

"Pa", the brush fell to the ground and was stained with paint, and then Master Tang roared:

"If you didn't tell me earlier, hurry up and go and invite me!!"

"Forget it, I'll go there myself!!"

After saying that, he ran out in a hurry, not even bothering to put on the python robe.

"Oh my, I'm going to pay my respects to the envoy. What's the envoy's surname? So that when I know it, I'll remember it deeply!!"

Looking at the "smooth" Master Tang and Mr. Haidong in front of him, Liang Andao, as the African Commissioner, said with a solemn expression:

"In Xia Liang Andao, I am the African commissioner sent from the mainland. I will be responsible for African affairs in the next few years. I hope Hai Donggong will make it convenient!!"

"Oh, it turns out it's Commander Liang who's in front of you, come in quickly, come in quickly..."

Master Tang instantly turned the commissioner into an "envoy", which shows that his ability to "flatter" has not deteriorated, but has been strengthened.

As Liang Andao went in, he pushed aside his newly acquired identity.

But Master Tang stubbornly believed that coming so far away was nothing but an envoy.

There is no way, so this statement is "defaulted".

In the hall, Master Tang kept chatting about recent events.

When talking about the conflict between the French and the British in the African sea, he also asked worriedly:

"Liang Shijun, will there be no problem?"

"Haidong Gong can rest assured, as long as there are big men, Haizhou Island will be fine."

"That's good" "That's good", Master Tang muttered these words, and then said:

"In my opinion, these French guys and British guys are not good birds. They are torturing people and abusing living beings in Africa. They have done all the evil things in the world!!"

"If everyone were as kind as me, a big man, there would be nothing in this world that can't be solved!!"

Master Tang said "good things".

But at this time, Liang Andao said:

"I hope Haidong Gong knows that I am here this time, firstly, to investigate the affairs in Africa, and secondly, to summon the army!!"

"Call an army??"

Master Tang's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Yes, the situation in Europe is dangerous, and the Americas are also not at peace at this time. I'm afraid..."

At this point, Liang Andao stopped talking, because as long as Master Tang has a brain, he can understand what he said.

"Since the empire needs it, then give it!!"

"I, Tang Lin, hope that this duke's hat was given to you by your majesty. It's just a human being. You can have as much as you want!!"

Master Tang's majestic performance made Liang Andao, who had originally planned to compete with this legendary old fox, a little dazed. He didn't expect him to be so easy to talk to.

"Liang Shijun, just tell me the number and let me see if I can do it?"

Master Tang followed up and asked.

“Do you have fifty thousand??”

Liang Andao looked at Master Tang and asked.

"Yes, absolutely yes!!"

Even though he knew that 50,000 yuan was his family fortune, Master Tang still gave it all away. After all, who called him a Hanchen? !

(End of this chapter)