Chapter 575 Reaching a Consensus
Japan wanted to be tough, but the gap in strength forced Japan to bow its head, so Minister Card met with Japanese diplomats again.
Kade received the Japanese diplomat Yakyu Kudo from last time with a smile. Looking at Kudo Yakyu's gloomy face, Kade felt happy: "Your Excellency Kudo, we meet again."< br>
"Yes! Minister Card, you have got your wish this time. Congratulations." Kudo Yakyu said through gritted teeth.
"Hahaha, where is it! By the way, does your government agree with our country's plan?" Kader asked.
Kudo Yakyu sighed and said: "Yes, our Japanese government took into account the friendship between the two countries, so we decided to make concessions on the Sakishima Islands issue."
Kadou emphasized: "It is the Southern Ryukyu Islands. "
"Ignore the issue of title, this is our bottom line, otherwise it will not be easy to explain to the people, and after reaching a consensus this time, I am afraid I will also become As a sinner of Japan, his career will be affected. "
Kudo Yakyu said so, but there is a high probability that he will not work in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After all, if the Southern Ryukyu Islands are given away, he will definitely have to stay at home for a while. time, and then change departments to continue working. After all, he cannot take the blame for the Japanese government's decision. After all, he has not made any mistakes in principle.
Kade heard the subtext in Kudo Yakyu’s words and didn’t pay much attention to it. This was a gap in national strength and had nothing to do with diplomacy. After all, diplomacy needed national strength as support. Otherwise, I would be the one who would be embarrassed today.
However, out of professionalism, he comforted him: "Don't worry too much, Mr. Yakyu Kudo. We are all diplomats and we all know that diplomacy is not easy. I believe that the Japanese government will not treat you badly. After all, things cannot be done." , it’s not your fault.”
The cat is crying and the mouse is showing mercy, Kudo Yaxiu thought in his heart, but he still took the words and said: “Haha, neither do I. I am a pessimistic person, so there is no need for Minister Card to comfort me, but it is not without conditions for us to make such a big concession."
"As long as the conditions are not too excessive, we can still consider it, so Kudo. Mr. Yexiu might as well speak up first, and then we can negotiate." Kade has already gotten the result he wants, so he naturally wants to give the other party some face.
Kudo Yakyu is not pretentious. Diplomacy is no small matter and does not tolerate personal emotions. Of course, diplomacy is mainly about communication, so it is the same as making friends. There is a saying that people plan things and achieve things. God, so the emotional card is also essential.
“Our Japanese government’s requirements are mainly the following three points. First, we will not change the name of the Sakishima Islands. The Sakishima Islands and Japan have inseparable historical and cultural exchanges. So the name must be retained.”
This is understandable. East Africa has taken the fat away from Japan, so naturally it is not very willing, but Kade will not agree casually.
He said to Kudo Yakyu: "The name issue can be looked at separately. We don't care if you want to use this name yourself. However, East Africa will still continue to call the Southern Ryukyu Islands. After all, this is also the original name of the Southern Ryukyu Islands. , was inherited by the Ryukyu Kingdom itself. "
As for the place names of the Ryukyu Kingdom, they are naturally the standards of the Far Eastern Empire, but vassal states like this Far Eastern Empire were originally a cultural circle, and their legal principles were. The canonization from the Far Eastern Empire, such as Korea, Annan, and Japan, is the same. It is a complete manifestation of sinicization. Negative examples are Rongdi, barbarians, Tartars, etc., which are not good words.
On the contrary, for those countries that accept the canonization of the Far Eastern Empire, or countries recognized by the Far Eastern Empire, the Far Eastern Empire will follow the honest and elegant process when translating. As for the vassal states of the Far Eastern Empire, their names are regarded as Zhou Yu's yellow cover, and one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. Therefore, the name of the Far Ryukyu Kingdom is translated according to the rules of the Far Eastern Empire, and there is no problem. East Africa can also be regarded as directly following the regional tradition. Arranging names, of course, is more convenient for Ernst's memory. For example, for the Southern Ryukyu Islands, Ernst can directly locate its approximate location. When talking about the Sakishima Islands, Ernst will be confused.
Kudo Yakyu said helplessly: "Can't such a small request be fulfilled?"
Kade: "Everyone has his own opinion on this name, and it is not internationally recognized, such as the official name of the Netherlands. It is the Netherlands, but other countries call it the Netherlands according to custom, so this issue is insignificant and there is no need to become a point of dispute between the two parties. Just use both names.”
Kudo Yakyu: “Well, we can barely accept this result. Let’s talk about the second point, that is, the sovereignty of Miyako Strait must belong to us.”
If the first request is just a gimmick, the second request is Japan’s real purpose. What are the two strategic roles of the Southern Ryukyu Islands?
The first is to connect Danwan Island to form an important part of the first island chain that blocks the Far Eastern Empire mainland. The second is to guard the important sea channel of Miyako Strait.
Of course, this strait actually doesn't have much effect on East Africa. The Miyako Strait is not a narrow area like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but is quite wide. Besides, except for the Miyako Strait, the entire first island chain looks very tight, but in fact it leaks everywhere. There are quite a few positions to choose from, so the so-called first island chain created by the United States in the previous life had quite a lot of holes. If it really wanted to blockade the Far Eastern Empire, it would have to use a sufficient number of navies to fill these gaps. However, it is impossible for the United States to concentrate global U.S. naval power and the Far East. It is a bad move in the 21st century. After all, it is very cost-effective for the United States to hit warships with missiles. The real control of the Far Eastern Empire by the United States is the Strait of Malacca and the Strait of Hormuz. But in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States said Forget it, Iran is not jealous.
So Kader said: "The issue of sovereignty over the Miyako Strait can be discussed, but East Africa must have free passage and at the same time enjoy the right to free development."
Kader's approach is still a compromise. , the false name can be given to Japan, but the actual benefits should also be enjoyed by East Africa.
Kudo Yakyu thought for a moment, and then said: "Okay."
East Africa is already tied to the Southern Ryukyu Islands, so even if Japan wants to monopolize the Miyako Strait, it is actually impossible. , but by keeping sovereignty in Japan's hands, it can also take the initiative.
As for the initiative, it is naturally the initiative in war. Japan was not so generous as to give the Southern Ryukyu Islands to East Africa. Now that East Africa is powerful, it has to make concessions. When Japan becomes stronger in the future, it will still have to get it back.
Kudo Yakyu: "The following is the third point. This last point is mainly about public opinion. We gave up the Southern Ryukyu Islands, but it is difficult to explain to the people. Therefore, the sovereignty issue of the Southern Ryukyu Islands should be It should be put aside for the time being and should be defined as an area with undetermined sovereignty. "
"That's not necessary. The sovereignty of the Southern Ryukyu Islands belongs to the Far East Empire. We have negotiated with the Far East Empire and signed an agreement on this place. It’s just an escrow.” East Africa’s intervention in the Southern Ryukyu Islands was originally in the name of the Far Eastern Empire, so there is no dispute on this point. The dispute is also a matter between Japan and the Far Eastern Empire.
So Kader does not intend to get entangled in this issue, and Japan is also happy to do so. After all, the Far Eastern Empire is easier to deal with than East Africa.
(End of this chapter)