The translators immediately translated her words in real time.
As soon as the words were spoken, both the Japanese Emperor and his entourage opposite, and Zhou De and his entourage behind Ye Baizhi, all showed an expression that was difficult to describe.
Peace-loving?
Don’t like fighting?
Looking at the tens of thousands of soldiers who died, and the now devastated Japanese harbor, how could she say this with such conviction?
Wouldn't she feel guilty?!
The Japanese Emperor endured and endured, finally suppressing his anger. He said in a hoarse and restrained voice: "Yes, peace is the most important. War is a disaster for any country."
Both he and Baizhi had hoarse voices.
But there are differences.
Baizhi's hoarse voice was lazy, calm and relaxed, just like the way she was leaning on the chair at the moment, looking very casual.
His hoarse voice was a sign of nervousness, pain and complexity. He subconsciously sat up straight to cover up his panic.
Liu Li, who was standing behind Bai Zhi, couldn't help but sneer, "What a joke! Why did you start a war?"
Whether it was the attack on the Republic of China and the rampage on that land, or the organization of the coalition forces to encircle and suppress Marshal Ye this time, it was Japan that took the initiative and it was Japan that started the trouble!
Now that we've lost, you say war is bad?
That doesn't make sense!
Bai Zhi did not stop Liu Li from speaking. She did not even show any expression. She just sat there calmly, making people dare not look at her expression.
Even those who secretly observed her would find it difficult to discern anything from her calm face.
The Japanese Emperor's words were blocked. The other party was so disrespectful that he didn't know how to respond for a moment.
"It was Japan's mistake to start the war, so now that Marshal Ye has attacked Japan, it is what they deserve." Le Goff looked at Bai Zhi with a kind face, as if she was easy to talk to.
The Japanese Emperor looked at him in disbelief, and then understood instantly.
——Country Y is showing goodwill!
Japan is a lesson for them. Le Goff does not want to bring disaster to their own country, so at this time, he tries his best to show goodwill to Ye Baizhi.
The Emperor of Japan clenched his fists. At this moment, he suddenly realized that he was negotiating with Ye Baizhi, but he had no say, and Country Y and Country F had already switched sides and would not stand on his side at all!
They formed an alliance, but when it came to their interests, their union seemed so fragile.
Country F was trying to show goodwill, but Bai Zhi looked at him and frowned.
Le Goff was stunned.
Could it be that Ye Baizhi already hates them? !
Even showing goodwill is useless?
Bai Zhi's face was filled with disapproval: "What do you mean we're conquering Japan? We're only here to collect the ransom. Sir, please be careful with your words. We, the Ye Army, and I, Ye Bai Zhi, love peace the most."
Le Goff: “…”
He looked at the translator and felt that the translation might not be good enough.
Otherwise how could he hear such words?
However, looking at Walter's expression next to him, you can tell that the translation was not wrong.
This woman is fucking right—she didn't attack Japan! She just came to collect the ransom!
Aren't those dead people human beings?!
Wasn’t the fallen General William a human being?
Aren’t the warships sunk because of them?!
At this moment, the expressions they looked at Bai Zhi were extremely complicated.
Le Goff and the Japanese Emperor were speechless. Walter forced a smile and said politely, "Yes, you are right. After all, they were the ones who invaded first. You captured 6,000 Japanese soldiers alive, so they should pay compensation."
Obviously, even if it means sacrificing a senior naval officer, Country Y still wants to maintain friendly relations with Ye Baizhi.
He could even lie with his eyes open and deny that it was Ye Baizhi who called him.
Bai Zhi looked at Walter and nodded reservedly, her face full of approval.
Seeing this, Le Goff was unwilling to be outdone and quickly said, "Yes, I agree. We in Country F are also unwilling to start a war. We are willing to maintain friendly relations with Ms. Ye of the Republic of China forever and develop together."
Behind Bai Zhi, Liu Li and the others raised their chins slightly, feeling extremely proud.
Seeing those who once opened their country's doors and launched wars on their land lower their heads, they felt extremely relieved.
Marshal Ye, mighty!
The Emperor of Japan: "..."
He clenched his hands even tighter, and after a long pause he slowly said, "Yes, it was our fault, and we paid the price for it. We hope to sign a peace agreement with Marshal Ye, guaranteeing that we will not wage war again in the future, and that our two countries will establish peaceful and friendly relations and pursue common development."
The situation is stronger than the people. Ye Jun’s warships are still outside the harbor, with their guns pointing at the harbor.
They had no choice but to admit defeat and seek peace.
"As for the 6,000 Japanese troops still in the Republic of China, we Japanese thank Ms. Ye Baizhi for taking care of them. We are willing to pay the ransom. However, the ransom of 20,000 taels of silver per person is too expensive for us. Even if we give everything we have, it is really difficult to pay." The Emperor of Japan said sincerely.
"But the ransom is clearly marked. It's the same for everyone, both domestically and internationally. It's 20,000 taels per person. There's no way to change it."
Bai Zhi looked at him with equal sincerity, "How about you, the finance department, calculate how much silver you can come up with, and send another team to the Northern Province to kill those who can't be redeemed?"
"Pfft——" Someone behind the back couldn't help but laugh.
Then hold it in and keep quiet.
Across from him, the veins on the forehead of the Japanese Emperor were throbbing, and his vision was going black.
The ransom wasn't enough, so they sent people to kill some of them themselves?
If this were to happen, and the Japanese people knew about it, then let alone whether this emperor could remain emperor, he would forever be the greatest disgrace in Japanese history!
Not only that, the entire Japan will be laughed at by the whole world!
And if that were the case, would she not tell others?
This is a mockery and persecution!!
This woman is so cruel!
The Japanese Emperor trembled all over, and even his voice trembled uncontrollably: "I'm sorry, we can't do this... and we really can't afford the ransom you asked for..."
"It can be paid in installments. We will require the same payment as you asked Da Zheng to make in the regulations. Don't worry, our Marshal Ye is very humane and easy to talk to." Officer Ye Jun next to Liu Li suddenly said with a smile.
After defeating Zheng, the Japanese forced them to sign humiliating treaties and demanded a hefty indemnity that Zheng couldn't afford. Did they give up? Did they become more humane?
No.
——Pay in installments, including principal and interest!
This person is a newly promoted military officer. He is very capable and loyal to Baizhi.
Perhaps because they admired Bai Zhi too much, the personalities of the officers under her were similar to hers. They all liked to speak in a "friendly" manner. However, Bai Zhi's "friendly" was creepy, while their "friendly" had a somewhat weird feeling.
Now, the same method is being used on Japan itself, and they cannot accept it.
But they treated others the same way.
The Japanese Emperor opened his mouth and said, "We... really can't come up with so much silver. We can return all the silver we requested from your court..."
This ransom not only requires them to return all that they have eaten and embezzled, but also adds a huge amount to empty their entire country!
It’s already uncomfortable to vomit out what you eat, let alone emptying yourself?
Bai Zhi was taking off her glasses and wiping them gently with a handkerchief.
Hearing this, she looked up at him and said calmly, "I'm sorry, I'm here to collect the ransom, not to bargain with you. This is a notification, not a negotiation."
The voice was calm, without any anger or other emotions, and was very nonchalant.
But it was like a cool breeze blowing, causing the air in the entire conference room to drop in temperature, and the Japanese emperor and his entourage sitting opposite felt cold all over.
She can definitely do it!
This woman is not a pushover. If they don't agree, what will she do to them?
Bai Zhi: "Like I said, the price is clearly marked, and it's the same price for everyone in the world. Although I, Ye Bai Zhi, am kind, there will be no room for negotiation. You can only choose to give or not, not how much to give."
She put on her clean glasses, reached out, and took an agreement from the person behind her.
He pressed the agreement with two fingers and slowly pushed it in front of the Japanese Emperor opposite him.
"I really hope for world peace and an end to war. Out of humanitarianism, I can also live in peace with you. This is our peace agreement. Please sign it."
There was no room for negotiation in his tone.
All peace talks usually leave some room for negotiation, even if it is only very small, but it will not leave room for the other party's diplomats to maneuver.
Baizhi is obviously a special case!
Her attitude tells everyone - no room for negotiation.
The agreement has been prepared in multiple copies, both in the Republic of China and Japanese.
Therefore, the emperor can understand every clause in the agreement.
Not to mention the content of the regulations, even the amount of compensation was impossible for him to sign in person, let alone agree to it on the spot.
So, he didn't read the agreement, but just looked at Bai Zhi: "Marshal Ye, can you give us some time to discuss it? This is not something I can decide alone."
This period of time will obviously take at least several days.
Negotiation is a tug-of-war, and contract negotiation and bargaining also take time.
Bai Zhi: "Sorry, I don't have that much time, two hours, I will only wait for you for two hours."
She looked at him, her gold-rimmed glasses gleaming coldly.
They only have two hours to make a judgment!
This Ye Baizhi!
The Emperor of Japan wanted to turn against Ye Baizhi on the spot and even wanted to kill her and completely break off relations with the Republic of China!
but……
They don’t know what other cards Ye Baizhi has.
When the 6,000 Japanese soldiers were captured, they thought her trump card was those "bombers", but now, she has launched two invincible warships.
Does she have any other cards up her sleeve?
Moreover, he could not make any major decisions on his own, otherwise, if he made a mistake, he would be the eternal sinner of Japan.
The emperor was eager to discuss this with the Japanese ministers, as this was no longer something he could decide independently.
However, Baizhi was firm and she only gave two hours.
Her cold eyes told them clearly—
She is a person of determination.
Only given two hours, her attitude was surprisingly firm. Even her subordinates behind her were shocked and serious.
The Japanese Emperor didn't want to say anything. He stood up, took the agreement and left.
On the other side, only a part of the Japanese remained, and the important people had left.
Le Goff and Walter forced a smile and wanted to say something to Bai Zhi, but when she glanced at them, they both shut their mouths tightly.
——This woman is really scary!
The conference room fell into silence. Bai Zhi played with the strange watch on her hand, waiting quietly without any impatience.
But in another place not far away, things were not calm at all at this moment.
All the Japanese court officials who rushed over were furious.
This so-called peace is really hard to accept!!
Among the above regulations, the other clauses were still barely tolerable. Most of them were similar to the clauses in the treaty they signed with the Zheng Dynasty. They were extremely overbearing and could be considered a tit-for-tat.
But there are three things that are hard for them to bear——
First, the ransom is 20,000 taels of silver per person, plus interest and other various amounts, Japan needs to pay her a total of 160 million taels of silver!
Second, the Emperor of Japan publicly apologized to the Republic of China for his invasion of the Republic of China and all actions on the territory of the Republic of China, and admitted his mistakes.
Third, Japan issued a special pass to Ye Baizhi. From the signing of the agreement, Ye Baizhi and her personal army could enter and pass through the territory of Japan at any time, including the sea and air.
These three points not only severely damage their interests in all aspects, but also slap them in the face!
"No! You absolutely cannot agree to this!"
"Yes, these terms are too overbearing. We can't afford so much silver!"
"It is even more impossible to ask the Emperor to apologize. That would be a disgrace to our country of Japan. Our Empire absolutely cannot agree to it!"
"And the pass issue is even more impossible. How can she come here whenever she wants? Doesn't that mean she can bring troops here anytime in the future?!"
"Can we allow her planes to fly over our Japanese sky at any time? Absolutely not!"
"Impossible, absolutely not agree to this!"
"This is a shame. We would rather die in battle than suffer this humiliation!"
"Calm down. The contract cannot be signed, but we must all think of a solution."
…
The attitude of the Japanese court officials was very firm.
In their view, this agreement was a great humiliation.
Of course the emperor knew this, and he also felt extremely humiliated and found it difficult to accept.
"Their warships are still outside the harbor..." someone spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Then fight! All our coastal people have moved to the land. Her warships can attack the coast, but can they attack the land? If she attacks our territory, we will kill them all!" A hot-tempered person said immediately.
Someone responded: "Yes, as long as we give us time, we will definitely be able to develop weapons to deal with them!"
"I don't recommend continuing the fight. They must have other cards in their hand, like easing relations, then taking advantage of the opportunity to develop and then strike back hard."
"Are we just going to swallow our anger? We absolutely cannot sign this agreement!"
"You can't fight, and you can't sign..."
"Ye Baizhi's attitude is too tough. I don't know if we can continue the negotiation..."
"But if we sign this agreement, we will all be historical sinners. How can we face our compatriots?"
…
The people below had already started arguing among themselves, each arguing with their own opinions, and the noise was as turbulent as a vegetable market, but they were completely unable to come up with a suitable idea.
——We can neither go to war nor sign this agreement.
This is their opinion.
The Japanese Emperor took a deep breath and looked at them: "It's almost time. Ye Baizhi is not an ordinary person. She looks a little crazy and may not consider the overall situation."
And it is obvious that Ye Jun is the one who has the final say. Basically, whatever she says is the finality and no one will object. Naturally, no one will stop her from making a wrong decision.
If Ye Baizhi insisted on fighting with them regardless of the consequences, or even did something bad, her subordinates obviously would not stop her.
"Your Majesty, what is your opinion?" asked the Prime Minister.
"Continue talking to her! She must make concessions on these three points, otherwise... then immediately organize the coastal people to evacuate and continue fighting!" The Japanese Emperor's attitude became tougher.
After leaving the place where he was negotiating with Ye Baizhi, his IQ returned and he began to think seriously.
The others looked at each other and nodded.
At present, this is the only way.
The Emperor stood up and called upon the Prime Minister and several other ministers. "You will come with me to negotiate. Also... dispatch troops and set up an ambush. If the negotiations fail... just shoot Ye Baizhi!"
A fierce look flashed in his eyes.
As the Emperor who sent troops to wreak havoc on the land of the Republic of China, he was certainly not a good person.
If Ye Baizhi is unwilling to give in, then they will continue fighting!
If you can’t win at sea, then go to land!
As long as they reach land, they may not be defeated!
As long as they can delay for a while and develop weapons quickly, there will definitely be a way...
The internal situation of the Republic of China is complicated. As long as Zhao Baizhi dies...
Even if there are people who possess powerful weapons, they may not necessarily have such a strong attitude!
Therefore, once the negotiations fail, Ye Baizhi must die!
The Prime Minister and others nodded, their eyes agreeing.
"yes!"
The Emperor of Japan came over with a group of ministers in a heroic and imposing manner. It was obvious that their aura this time was much stronger than when they had just left.
The port was bombed before, and the Japanese emperor was in a state of anxiety. The questions and contract suddenly raised by Bai Zhi caught him off guard, and his arrogance was extinguished.
But now, after some discussion, they in Japan have made a decision, so naturally the momentum is different.
Even Le Goff and Walter looked at them in surprise.
Bai Zhi just lowered her eyes to check the time, and when she saw that it had only been two hours, she raised her eyebrows.
As soon as the Japanese Emperor and his men sat down, their Prime Minister and diplomats immediately took the lead.
"Ms. Ye, I think the contract you proposed is very unfriendly to our country of Japan!"
"Yes, this is not a peace treaty, and we don't see any intention of you negotiating with us in your treaty."
"I think if you keep this attitude, Ms. Ye, then there's no need for us to continue talking."
"This is our Japanese attitude. If Ms. Ye is unwilling to make some concessions, then there is no need for us to talk!"
…
They were tough, as if impulsive and furious.
Beside them, Le Goff and Walter looked at each other and saw approval in each other's eyes.
good!
That’s what negotiation is like!
Ye Baizhi took a tough stance from the beginning, stating that these conditions were not negotiable, putting the Japanese emperor in a passive position.
But now, Japan has also adopted this attitude, and Ye Baizhi and the others have become passive!
Unless they really don't want to talk anymore, they have to let go.
Once they give in, some terms will be easier to negotiate.
——At least, we should negotiate an agreement that everyone can accept.
Japan did a great job!
Sure enough, the emperor did not react for a while before, but now that he has reacted, Ye Baizhi may not be able to win the negotiation.
Le Goff and Walter nodded in their hearts. Their eyes, like the Japanese, were all looking at Ye Baizhi, waiting to see how she would give in.
However--
Ye Baizhi nodded.
"Okay, let's not talk about it." She raised her chin.
Liu Li behind him was stunned for a moment, then immediately stepped forward to take back the contract and stood respectfully behind Bai Zhi.
——Ye Jun is Bai Zhi’s one-man show.
——They will not have any objection to anything she says.
Even if she decided not to talk about it, none of them expressed the slightest objection.
As a result, the entire Ye army was ready to retreat.
After putting away the contract, Bai Zhi picked up her watch, stood up and prepared to leave.
On the opposite side, the Japanese and others were stunned.
etc!
Why are you really not talking about it?!
How is that possible?!
Don’t you want benefits?!
Are you willing to accept this victory as a waste?!
They said they didn't want to talk just to wrench the issue, but Bai Zhi actually stood up and wanted to leave?
Ye Baizhi's behavior was beyond the expectations of the Japanese, Le Goff, and Walter. They looked at Baizhi as if they had seen a ghost.
I really can't understand this woman!
"Ms. Ye! Are you really not going to talk anymore? Do you want to fight to the death with us Japanese?!" Someone from Japan couldn't help but speak out.
Bai Zhi turned around and looked at him: "Let me correct you on one thing - you will die, but we will not break."
She raised her foot in front of everyone's shocked gaze, but just after taking one step, she suddenly stopped.
really!
It's just a provocation!
As long as they stay calm, she will definitely let go!
This Ye Baizhi is definitely a master negotiator. She is playing psychological warfare with them!
——The Japanese told themselves firmly in their hearts.
They exchanged glances, all of which were to comfort and warn each other to stay calm.
As long as they all speak with one voice, Ye Baizhi's only choice is to give in.
Bai Zhi did stop, but she did continue talking. She said—
"Actually, you're afraid of our warships, right? These are warships built by our Northern Province. They're far more powerful than any of your current warships. That's why you're afraid, afraid that our warships will bomb you, Japan."
Put pressure?
The Prime Minister looked at her and said calmly, "Your warships are powerful, but they can't destroy the entire Japanese nation. You can only bully others along the coastal border. If you land, we will make sure you never return!"
Who wouldn't put pressure on someone?
Bai Zhi nodded, raised her hand, and pointed at the Prime Minister: "Smart, your idea is very good."
The others were slightly stunned.
Why is she suddenly praising others?
How could anyone agree with the other party during this kind of negotiation?!
Bai Zhi continued, "Our warships are excellent. Whether in range or attack power, they are far beyond the reach of your warships. That's why you're afraid that I'll attack you, and you're afraid of these warships that pose a threat to you."
She rolled her glasses, her face calm and composed. "Of course, our warships are powerful, but their range is limited. If you move to the central region and stop staying on the coast, I won't be able to do anything to you. Unless we land. As you just said, if we land, you can make us go without return. This is our weakness."
The Emperor of Japan: "..."
Le Goff, Walter: "..."
There are actually people who try to boost others' arrogance and destroy their own prestige!
Is Ye Baizhi confident or stupid?
Even Ye Jun behind Bai Zhi was shocked at this moment.
But soon, they all put away the emotions on their faces, became serious again, pricked up their ears, and listened carefully to Bai Zhi's words.
Le Goff and Walter looked incredulous.
Ye Baizhi was definitely the first person they had ever seen who kept exposing his own shortcomings during the negotiation process!
Didn't she know that the more she said this, the more Japan would become more resolute in its stance?!
"Since you have realized it, why are you still unwilling to make concessions on the terms?" The Emperor of Japan spoke slowly.
Bai Zhi raised her hand, her eyes shining under her glasses: "Don't be anxious, wait until I finish."
She took that step back and looked at the Japanese people——
"In fact, the shortcomings of our warships are more than just these. After all, the ammunition we can carry is limited. As long as you keep exhausting us, we won't be able to occupy this land, nor will we be able to defeat you! Besides, we only have two warships, and these two warships are not enough to flatten Japan."
The Emperor of Japan: "..."
Liu Li and others: "..."
—Marshal Ye! Please stop talking!
However, the Japanese on the opposite side were excited.
It was like hope was rekindled, and my whole body began to feel excited.
The Japanese diplomat couldn't wait to say, "Marshal Ye, we will never agree to your terms!"
We were still discussing it just now, but now we absolutely can’t talk about it anymore!
Who made Ye Baizhi expose her shortcomings?
They were just guessing before, but now they are certain that Ye Baizhi's warships cannot destroy Japan, so naturally they are no longer as afraid as before.
If they find the peace treaty unacceptable, then we can just not discuss it!
The Japanese became more confident than ever before, and the emperor sat up straighter, with the anxiety and worry on his face gradually fading away.
——They will never sign this peace treaty!
Bai Zhi raised her hand to push up her glasses, then stretched out her hand, raised a finger, and shook it——
"Don't be so anxious. I told you, please let me finish. I knew the warship's shortcomings long ago, so I thought about these problems very early on. Before leaving, I led my team to build something else."
She rested her hands on the table and leaned forward slightly. "Missile."
Walt wanted to speak.
Bai Zhi shook her head at him, tilted her head and continued, "What I make is definitely different from what everyone imagines."
After a pause, she said, "You may find it difficult to understand what I'm saying, so let's try it out."
The others were stunned.
All the Japanese looked at her, including Le Goff and Walter.
They can still understand the first part, but why do they find it increasingly difficult to understand the latter part?
What exactly does she mean? What is she testing? How is she testing?
Bai Zhi held up the watch on her hand and showed them the front. Then she said, "This is a watch I made, but it's also a communication tool. Press the red button and the message will be transmitted back to the Northern Province."
Her slender and beautiful fingers pressed down in front of everyone's blank gaze, and then her red lips slightly opened -
"I'm Ye Baizhi. All departments, attention! Launch now!"
A clear reply came from the watch: "Got it!"
Then, silence fell.
The conference room was also extremely quiet.
Everyone was bewildered, especially the Japanese, Le Goff, Walter and others.
Not long.
"Boom——" A huge noise was heard, and the entire conference room shook.
The ground shook and some of the surrounding furnishings fell to the ground.
"Ah! Is there an earthquake?!"
"What's going on?!"
"What happened?"
"It's an earthquake! Earthquakes happen frequently in Japan, don't be afraid!"
…
The conference room was in chaos for a moment.
They were all people of status and did not run out immediately, but the sudden accident still caused a commotion.
After the momentary vibration stopped, the conference room became a little quieter.
But Bai Zhi remained steady, her black uniform looking exceptionally cold and stern, accentuating the pallor of her skin. Her eyes, gleaming through her glasses, resembled a night-time Asura, sending chills down one's spine.
Everyone was dazed, flustered and confused, but she was the only one with clear eyes and a calmness that seemed to have everything under control.
She rested her hands on the table again, leaned forward slightly, raised the corners of her mouth, and said with a smile -
"Don't be afraid, it's okay. We just launched a missile, targeting the sparsely populated area in northern Japan. However, the damage was quite significant. Probably the entire northern part of Japan was affected. There will be some property damage, at least. You should send someone to check it out as soon as possible."
"Really, don't be afraid. Our positioning is very accurate and we won't hurt you."
Japanese people: “…………”
Le Goff: “…………”
Walter: “…………”
Damn, it's the precise positioning that's the most frightening, okay?!
No one was hurt because it was located in the northern part of Japan. What if it was located in the capital of Japan?!
This is a missile launched from the Northern Province, aimed directly at bombing Japan! !
This is a terrifying existence that can completely destroy a country and is beyond their imagination!
How can it not be scary?!
Except for Ye Baizhi, everyone present felt their legs go weak.
Especially the Emperor of Japan, big beads of sweat dripped down his forehead, his vision began to go black, his back was wet with sweat, and his whole body was trembling.
He shook his head, and his eyes finally focused.
However, when he opened his eyes, he met Bai Zhi's eyes.
At that moment, the chill crept from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, and every hair stood up, as if being stared at by the devil.
Bai Zhi pushed up her glasses, raised her lips, and hummed devilishly—
"Look, the warship's shortcomings have been made up. I even gave it a name, the Medium-Range Missile Baizhi No. 1. Doesn't it sound good?"
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