mtlumby2d Chapter 796: A Ridiculous Letter of Peace
Chapter 796: A Ridiculous Letter of Peace
Two days later, in the morning, the sun shone through the clouds and dappled onto the roof of the frontline command center, adding a solemn and subtle touch to the strategic discussion that was about to begin. Su Zhengyang sat in the main seat of the conference room, frowning and looking deep, and was having a heated discussion with Guden, Stein and others about the detailed plan for the next attack on Honshu Island.
On the map, red and blue arrows intertwine, foreshadowing another coming storm.
At this moment, the heavy door of the conference room was gently pushed open, and Su Zhengyang's personal guard Li Yunlong walked in.
He walked straight to Su Zhengyang, bowed slightly, whispered a few words, and then stepped aside.
Upon hearing this, Su Zhengyang curled up a playful smile, as if he was not surprised by this sudden visitor.
He raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to pause the discussion, and then said in a steady and powerful voice: "Since we have a guest, we might as well listen to what he wants to say. Li Yunlong, bring him in."
Upon hearing this, everyone cast curious glances at him, and the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became subtle and tense.
Soon, Li Yunlong led a short, slightly reserved man into the conference room. The man had a carefully trimmed beard and wore a well-tailored suit. Although he tried to remain calm, his eyes still showed a hint of uneasiness and anxiety.
He is Fujita Teru, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Fuso Empire, a visitor who seems particularly inappropriate at this moment.
"Hello, President Su. I'm Fujita Teru. I'm from the Fuso Empire Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I'm currently the deputy minister." Fujita Teru's voice trembled a little. Obviously, facing this notorious opponent, he felt unprecedented pressure.
However, Su Zhengyang did not give him too much courtesy and directly interrupted his self-introduction, "Mr. Fujita, our two countries are now at war. You should know that here, I don't have any rules of 'when two countries are at war, do not kill envoys'. You came here alone, aren't you afraid that I will let you stay here forever?"
Upon hearing this, Fujita Teru's face turned pale, and beads of sweat even oozed out of his forehead. But he quickly adjusted his mood and tried to make his voice sound more stable: "President Su, I am of course aware of the current situation. But I believe that you are a leader who is far-sighted and has the overall situation in mind, and you will not make such a move easily. I came here with sincerity this time to convey the Fuso Empire's desire to resolve this dispute peacefully."
As he spoke, Fujita Teru took out a sealed letter from his bosom and handed it over with both hands, his attitude appearing extremely humble: "This is our letter of peace, and we hope that President Su will review and consider it."
Su Zhengyang did not take the letter immediately, but looked at Fujita Teru with a deep gaze, as if evaluating his sincerity and determination.
After a moment, he slowly reached out his hand and took the heavy letter, still with that playful smile on his face, as if all this was within his expectations.
Su Zhengyang took the peace letter, but he was not in a hurry to open it. Instead, he looked at Fujita Teru with an almost mocking look, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Mr. Fujita, the peace letter you mentioned is just a joke to me."
"China is determined to destroy Fuso and will never give up. This is not only for the dignity of the country, but also for the countless heroes who died in the war and for the innocent people who were devastated by Fuso." Su Zhengyang's words made everyone present feel the anger and determination in his heart.
Liu Gangding snorted coldly, his voice full of disdain and anger. "The Japanese are so cunning and treacherous. Seeing that they are defeated, they want to lower their posture and ask for peace, thinking that they can escape the punishment they deserve. How can such a thing be so easy?" His sharp words directly exposed the real intention behind Fujita Teru's trip.
Fujita Teru's face turned even paler when he heard this, but he still tried to remain calm and sincere. "President Su, I understand your anger and determination, but please also consider the innocent people. Since the war began, the people of Fuso have suffered a lot. They long for peace and an end to this endless war. We should resolve disputes peacefully instead of letting hatred and war continue to spread."
There was a tremor in his voice, but more of it was sincerity and desire. Fujita Teru knew that every word at this moment could determine his life or death, as well as the future fate of the two countries. He could only hope that Su Zhengyang's rationality and compassion would allow him to bring back a glimmer of hope for peace.
Su Zhengyang was silent for a moment, as if weighing Fujita Teru's words.
Finally, he slowly reached out his hand and opened the letter of peace. The sound of the envelope being gently torn open was particularly clear in the silent conference room.
"To the great Chinese President Mr. Su:
I, Rendong, the Emperor of the Fuso Empire, would like to express my sincerest respect and deep reflection to Your Majesty and China on behalf of all the people of Fuso. Since ancient times, although there have been occasional frictions between the two countries, they have finally coexisted peacefully and shared the prosperity of the East. However, this dispute is really my fault. I failed to see the current situation in time, causing the people of the two countries to fall into the flames of war, and my heart is deeply saddened.
I am well aware that China is a great country with a long history, splendid culture, and unrivaled military strength.
In this war, Fuso has been defeated repeatedly, and Kyushu Island has fallen into the hands of your country. This is God's will, and I have no objection. However, I do not want to see the people of the two countries continue to suffer from the war, so I decided to put aside the past grievances and propose a peace proposal to Your Majesty.
I am willing to lead Fuso to pay tribute to China, become a vassal state of your country, and participate in the grand event of the East. Fuso will strictly abide by the peace agreement between the two countries, no longer invade China's territory, and no longer be an enemy of China. At the same time, I also promise that Fuso will no longer have any territorial claims for the lost Kyushu Island, and is willing to regard it as a witness to the friendship between the two countries and protect it together.
I know that this decision is a great humiliation for Fuso. But I believe that only peace can bring the well-being of the people of both countries and ensure the future of Fuso. I would like to take this as a new beginning and work hand in hand with China to create the glory of the East.
I beg Your Majesty to consider the friendship between our two countries over the years and the expectations of the innocent people and accept my wish for peace. The people of Fuso will always remember Your Majesty's magnanimity and kindness.
May there be no more disputes between our two countries and may our two countries enjoy friendship for generations to come.
Best regards!
Emperor of the Fuso Empire, Jindong (September 1928, 9)"
"I have learned about Emperor Rendong's sincerity." Su Zhengyang stood up suddenly.
With a wave of his hand, the peace proposal that was supposed to be the hope for peace between the two countries instantly turned into flying pieces of paper in his hands. These pieces fell like snowflakes, some landed on the table, and some were blown to every corner of the room by the wind, as if telling the futility and powerlessness of this peace proposal.
Fujita Teru stared at this scene blankly, and an unprecedented sense of humiliation surged in his heart. As an envoy of the Fuso Empire, he should have come with hope, but he never expected to be treated so coldly.
He felt that his dignity was being ruthlessly trampled upon, and his heart was filled with anger and unwillingness, but more of it was fear and uneasiness, he didn't know what would happen next, let alone what his fate would be.