Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 13: Relieve difficulties
Matsuoka tried his best to suppress the anger in his chest. He has fallen into a trap. At this time, struggling to resist will increase the shame he bears.
This is completely illogical. Matsuoka Hiroshi is puzzled. The only thing he can be sure of is that this should be a joint operation of the two concessions, but he does not understand what the purpose of the British and French is. Come up with something that might seriously damage diplomatic relations.
A foreign minister was excluded from the high-level welcoming team. Is there anything like this that humiliated the Japanese Empire more? But what can he do now, with so many reporters and people from all over the world, is he going to turn his face with Britain and France in front of the tens of thousands of people present?
In this way, everyone will know that the Foreign Minister of the Japanese Empire has been trapped by others, and he will not be able to reap any results other than bringing shame to the Empire.
Britain and France may make concessions face to face, and the empire may have saved a bit of face, but afterwards international public opinion will definitely not stand on the side of the Japanese empire. At this moment, the Japanese empire has no right to speak in the world. The countries that dominate world public opinion are now all standing on the viewing platform. Germany controls the entire Europe, while the influence of Britain and France has spread throughout the world.
Japan tried hard to escape from Asia and enter Europe, and tried to learn to imitate Western society, but finally found that this was just wishful thinking, because the other side did not think that the Eastern race had the qualifications to be equal to them. "Uncivilized savages", "Sick man of East Asia", "Yellow monkey", in the eyes of mainstream Western society at that time, the image of Asians has always been wretched, evil and stupid, even if you speak fluent French, Wearing a neat dress can't change their prejudices.
In the early twentieth century, racism was the main theme of the Western world at that time. Like European countries suppressing Jews, the United States also enacted a bunch of racist regulations and laws, and it was not only aimed at black people, but all the colored people in the United States. Race, including Japanese who live in the United States.
Yoyou Matsuoka doesn't want to be the target of ridicule by the foreign media. He is already in a rather embarrassing situation. What he regrets most now is why he was there. If it's just Horiuchi Kanjo and Sawada Shigeru, it doesn't matter how you are left out. The big deal is for the British and French to settle accounts.
But the problem is that he is standing here now, and a group of Japanese businessmen and puppet officials are arranged next to the stand, surrounded by a circle of tall Sikh soldiers, making people look like a fool at all.
The weather in Shanghai in November has turned cooler, but Shigeru Sawada is still sweating. The middleman finally figured out the taste at this moment. The face of Foreign Minister Matsuoka next to him was as black as iron. What made the lieutenant admirable was that the videographer sent by [Tōho] obviously lacked a string in his mind, and turned the camera around and shot himself fiercely. The Empire of Japan was played as a monkey. This horse Don't you see the deer, you must know the shame, know, know the shame, this **** must be sent by the navy.
"It can't do this anymore, we have to go on stage, sir." Horiuchi Kanagi's voice was a little crying.
He couldn't help but want to jump out several times to protest to the shameless British, but like Matsuoka's scruples, he was worried that this would mess up the welcome ceremony. It’s okay for you to have conflicts with Britain and France, but don’t forget that the protagonist who is welcomed is the German envoy. It’s a great pleasure for you to smash the place of the British. When you look back, the German asks how to explain why.
Perhaps from the Japanese point of view, the current treatment is extremely serious humiliation and negligence, but from the German point of view, this kind of trivial matter is not worth talking about, even if it really feels humiliated. , You can’t protest to the other party after the ceremony. Why do you want to jump out to disrupt the ceremony? Are you dissatisfied with the German Empire? Are you looking down upon the great scenery of the Field Marshal?
More importantly, at this moment, they must not only consider the German reaction, but also consider the group of puppet officials around them. In any case, they must not lose their position in front of this group of people, and they must also allow They feel that everything is under the control of the empire.
At this time, some puppet officials have begun to whisper to each other. They also feel that the situation is a little different from what they initially thought. Even if they are not enough, they are not qualified to stand on the stage, but the status of the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs should be enough. Why stand in the corner with myself and drink the wind.
"Well, send someone to contact the German side immediately, Takahashi, you and the Marshal's adjutant Colonel Anderson are on the phone and leave it to you. Be sure to tell the Marshal I want to see him." Matsuoka whispered. Speaking to the assistant.
"Ha, I'll go right away." Takahashi nodded and squeezed toward the back of the team.
There was a row of strong Sikh men in front of the team. They seemed to not understand any human language. No matter what the Japanese said to them, they would only nod their heads coldly, but they always stopped the Japanese. Keep them away from the stage.
Matsuoka knew that if the Germans didn't want to see him, then even today's face was laid on the ground, even if he used means to retaliate against the British, it would be a pointless afterthought.
At that time, if someone takes the opportunity to stir up influence in the country, it may even affect the domestic political situation. Not everyone likes Konoe Fumiko. Japan has never lacked ambitions. I don’t know how many people are in Akasaka Town. Staring at that seat. After the Japanese Army overthrew the Mikaku of the Navy, Konoe Fumio was pushed to power by them. At least the Navy was quite dissatisfied with it. In addition, the domestic economic situation has not improved. Many middle-level business owners and laborers are generally opposed to it. It is criticized.
At this moment, Matsuoka can only protest at the most that the other party has neglected himself and asked for treatment in line with his identity. Then there is no other reason to stand up, but in full view, in front of a group of puppets In the face of a running dog, how could he speak these words? This is tantamount to blaming himself.
While Songgang was still thinking about it, there was movement on the side of the viewing platform, and the loud military music suddenly rang, and then a scene that made Matsuoka overjoyed appeared. I saw a group of people striding towards their position. Coming, the noble imperial marshal was walking at the forefront.
"Hurry up, wave the flag!" Horiuchi Kanagi's eyes began to panic, tears gradually gathered in his eye sockets, things turned out to be such a dramatic turn, it seems that Amaterasu has not given up on himself.
I heard your consul general's order. The traitors and Japanese merchants, who had been fainted, hurriedly waved the flags of Japan and Germany in their hands.
Sawada Shigeru couldn't help but feel refreshed at this time. He had already started thinking about where to go to work after he retired. It may not be that serious when changing someone else, but the problem is that the current Lu Xiang is always a selfless Tojo, and It was Lu Xiang himself who recommended him to take up this position, so in order to avoid suspicion, he will be punished particularly severely.
Matsuoka only needs to go back and make a small report. He can't get away with a demotion penalty, and he may even be kicked into the reserve by making a fuss, so that other generals can appear in this fatness.
"All generals! Stand at attention!" Zetian straightened the Fengji button on the neckline, and called out loudly.
Actually, he only took a few staff attachés with him, and there were only six Japanese officers in total. Several officers hurriedly arranged their military appearances, stood at attention, and put on a resolute face like being reviewed.
Brenberg walked to the Japanese team, put the marshal's stick under his arm, and raised his hand in a military salute to Matsuoka, who was standing in the middle of the front row.
"Salute!" Shigeru Sawada led a group of officers and solemnly returned the military salute.
"It's been a long time since I saw you, I deserve it (yusuke Matsuoka)." Blumberg reached out to Matsuoka.
"Yes, it's been almost two years and three months, your honorable marshal." Matsuoka shook Brumberg's hand with emotion. When he met the German marshal in front of him, the other party He is also the commander-in-chief of the German Wehrmacht.
"Time flies so fast, it looks like you haven't changed at all, you deserve it."
"You have not changed at all. No, it should be said that you look younger than before, your marshal."
"Haha, you still compliment people like this." Brumberg let go of Songgang's hand.
"I was wondering just now how I didn't see you before, but they told me that you were here." Blumberg held his cane and tapped his palm.
"This is a misunderstanding that shouldn't have happened~IndoMTL.com~Our staff made a serious mistake and used an expired...no, it was a mistake in the guest list." Sir George said from the side. After arriving, he extended his hand to Matsuoka.
"I’m very sorry, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, if I knew that you would be here today, I would definitely not allow this to happen. My subordinates discovered it too late. If the marshal hadn’t specifically mentioned it, I’m afraid I’m not Knowing that there is such a problem, we actually neglected a foreign minister like you." George's face had a smirk that could be seen through.
The problem is that Matsuoka can only act as if he doesn't mind at this moment, otherwise he will appear too narrow.
"I have to say this is really a regrettable mistake." Matsuoka smiled hard and shook his hand with George.
"Since the misunderstanding has been resolved, then come with us. It deserves to be done. The phalanx of our German Waffen-SS is coming soon. I hope you will accompany me to review my army." Brumberg Warmly invited.
"Before this, I want to introduce you..." Matsuoka also wanted to introduce Blumberg to the group of people around him.
"When you attend the reception later, you can introduce it to me slowly, now it's too late." Blumberg interrupted Songgang's words, grabbed the small Japanese foreign minister, and walked towards the observatory. .
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