1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Is Japan a powerful country?

There is no doubt that it is, at least in Asia it is definitely a powerful country.

However, Japan is by no means a large country with rich resources. On the contrary, it is a well-known resource-poor country, which is why it repeatedly "uses small to fight big".

Even if we include the "Five-Star Eastern Republic," how long has this "country" been established? And how many resources can it devote to realizing this enormous "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Plan"?

China used to be very rich and powerful, but after being tormented by the West and themselves for so many years, it is no longer the "Heavenly Kingdom" in the eyes of neighboring countries!

Well, even if they tried their best and put out so many resources, how could the "people" in Japan and even in the five republics easily tolerate and agree to it?

You can't even feed yourself at home, and you still want to go abroad to make trouble?

How much opposition would this cause?

Not to mention the opposition from Asia's original rulers - the European and American colonial powers!

So, when the "Japanese side" speeches were all over and the "wait time for questions from representatives of various countries" began, the first question raised was this:

So, I'm not questioning your country's capabilities, but how can you guarantee that our country can maintain a continuous influx of funds and resources after joining your program?"

Fujiwara Kanematsu looked at the young man who was secretly looking at him while talking - Ahmad Sukarno, Chairman of the Indonesian Party, and sneered in his heart.

After leading the "Seven Provinces" uprising, being chased by Dutch planes, being rescued by the American fleet, and being received by Springfield, Sukarno took full advantage of this opportunity, which greatly enhanced his political status in Indonesia and even in Southeast Asia.

Undoubtedly, like the Philippines, Indonesia, having received Haruta's "independent support statement," also immediately turned pro-American, viewing Fujiwara no Kanezane's efforts to create the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" as a "challenge to U.S. interests in Southeast Asia."

Therefore, like Quezon, the President of the Philippine Senate, he also reported to Haruta in advance and obtained the other party's "permission" to attend the "Greater East Asia Conference" this time.

However, if you think that he jumped out to "question" Fujiwara Kanezane this time simply to act as Haruta's dog and help the United States destroy the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere", then you are underestimating him.

If the United States is willing to make a great effort to support him, he will definitely kneel before the Stars and Stripes. But if the conditions offered by Fujiwara Kanezane are good enough, do you think he will turn around and use these conditions to negotiate new terms with the United States?

A small country cannot survive without some versatility, but Sukarno was a master in this regard - supporting Fujiwara no Kanezane was not a bad thing!

"Regarding Mr. Sukarno's question, I will answer it in three aspects.

After receiving a look from Fujiwara Kanezane, Zhao Ziqi calmly replied:

"First, my country has always adhered to the development concept of 'teaching a man to fish' and believes that the key to promoting development lies in enhancing the self-sustaining capacity of each country;

"Within the Greater East Asia regional cooperation framework, we are willing to provide necessary initial assistance to participating countries based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit, but we will also focus on helping them cultivate endogenous driving forces and establish sustainable economic systems."

This reflects our government's consistent commitment to 'joint development and shared benefits, self-reliance, and mutual benefit,' and is also integral to building the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere...'

This official translation is:

Don't fucking think of me as a free blood bag and a sucker. My aid has never been free. If I give you aid and you don't develop your country well, don't think I will continue to give you blood transfusions.

Fujiwara no Kanezane had no intention of receiving hundreds of billions of yen in subsidies, and the current situation in Japan and China did not allow him to do so. On the contrary, the aid itself would be used as a political tool to attack certain bastards in the future.

Sure enough, some people in the audience immediately showed disappointed expressions.

Of course, not all of those who attended the Greater East Asia Conference this time were far-sighted politicians, nor were all of them people interested in the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere". Many of them came with the intention of getting something for nothing.

It's just a little wool!

Anyway, no matter how the "dynasties" change, most of the benefits will fall into the pockets of these gentlemen.

But now it seems that the Japanese are not stupid either.

Only a few people in Uehara suddenly gained greater confidence in the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" and began to believe that the Japanese were not invading under the banner of "co-construction and common prosperity."

After all, no one except a fool would do business at a loss, and Fujiwara no Kanezane was obviously not a fool. This principle of "I can help you but I won't help you unconditionally and without limits" is in line with political logic and the political theory he publicly advocated.

"Second, my country has always adhered to an independent and peaceful foreign policy. As an important force in maintaining world peace, the People's Liberation Army will firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and provide strong guarantees for peace and stability in the region."

What this sentence means is:

If you are worried about external forces interfering in the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Plan", then my fists are no joke. I believe you have believed this through this military parade, so don't worry about the plan not being able to be implemented. We have military guarantees.

Isn’t this also the case with the “Belt and Road Initiative” in later generations?

When it was first proposed, no one paid any attention. But after the US military was beaten up a few times, a lot of people came to the door crying and shouting to sign the agreement.

Violence is the fundamental guarantee...

After hearing this, some people at the scene, including Sukarno, looked unhappy.

Because this sentence can also be understood in reverse - if you cooperate honestly with the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere", then it will be good for you, me, and everyone involved, but if you want to do something crooked, you also know the consequences.

The words are soft, but the meaning is strong.

Humph, Japanese, don't be too proud. In Southeast Asia, besides the world hegemons, the British and the old European guns, there is also the most influential American...

"Third, His Majesty Fujiwara has already reached a preliminary agreement with Ms. Field. The U.S. government is willing to provide all necessary assistance to realize the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Plan'..."

Compared to the first two, the third explanation caused an uproar in the audience!

What?!

Will the Americans get involved too?!

this...

This really surprised most people.

Although the world knew that Fujiwara Kanezane and Ms. Field had a very good personal relationship and had collaborated closely on international affairs on more than one occasion, no one expected their relationship to be this close!

The "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" is clearly intended to expand Japan's influence throughout Asia. This will inevitably erode American interests. Is this acceptable to the United States?

Could it be that Japan and the United States have really reached an agreement that both sides will "share peace"?

foreign"?

Why?

Japan is very strong, but it is still far behind the United States!

A lion might make peace with a tiger, but would he call a mere fox his brother?

After a few seconds of hesitation, Sukarno, burning with jealousy, asked hurriedly:

"You mean to say that the United States will also become a member of the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'?

"No, Ms. Field meant to provide necessary assistance, not direct involvement.

This sentence will be even more shocking.

In their view, helping without participating is the same as supporting behind the scenes without interfering!

In order to dethrone Britain as the world hegemon, the Americans were actually willing to give Asia to the Japanese!?

Americans... No, what on earth was Ms. Field thinking!!

The meeting fell into a strange silence, and most people didn't know what to say.

Seeing that the atmosphere seemed to be a bit awkward, Fujiwara Kanezane knocked on the table, attracting everyone's attention, and then spoke calmly:

"I know that you may have doubts, or even think that we are lying. I don't want to make any further excuses for this, because those who understand will eventually understand, and there is nothing we can do for those who don't understand.

"But what I want to tell you is that if you simply understand the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere as a new form of hegemony, then you underestimate me, the United States, and Ms. Field.

"What we are seeking and establishing is a new type of international relations, a new logic for the interactions between nations, ethnic groups, and regions.

"Only those who understand this, who understand what true 'common prosperity' means, are qualified to join it!"

591 Asian Leader

"...to be eligible to join it!"

Compared to Zhao Ziqi, the official representative of the "Five Republics", whose "official language" was so obscure that most people couldn't understand it, Fujiwara no Kanezane, a "non-governmental official", had less baggage and spoke quite directly. To put it in the most vulgar terms, it means:

If you want to believe in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, believe in me, believe in Ms. Field, and believe in the bright future we describe, then come play with us. If you don't believe, then get lost!

The words were not said so harshly, but this is indeed the meaning - the United States and Japan have joined forces. If you don't choose us, then you can only choose the British and stand against us.

To be honest, when Japanese Prime Minister Saito Makoto heard Fujiwara Kanezane say that "the US and Japan are joining forces to divide the Pacific Ocean", he was shocked and could not believe it.

The competition between Japan and the United States has long been fierce to the point of being almost irreconcilable. If Japan had not been heavily dependent on the United States for raw materials and other aspects, the two sides would have started fighting long ago.

Such a tense atmosphere gradually eased with the rise of Prince Hachimangu Kanezane and Ms. Field, which was considered a miracle by the Japanese top leaders.

The Japanese high-ranking officials, especially the rational ones who had visited the United States, knew very well that if a war broke out between Japan and the United States, Japan would definitely not be a match for the United States. They also knew that the United States was also very aware of these things.

If we start a war immediately, we will lose immediately. If we delay the war as much as possible, there is still a possibility of success, but it is only a slight possibility of success.

This fundamental conflict of interests, just like the conflict between China and the United States in later generations, is almost impossible to mediate.

Therefore, when Fujiwara Kanezane went to the United States and brought back the news that "Ms. Field was willing to 'divide the Pacific' with Japan", the reaction of the Japanese top leaders was simply "ecstatic".

Because His Majesty Hachiman-no-Miya has already stabilized Northeast China and is continuously expanding its territory and "plundering" more resources. Furthermore, with the concessions made by the Americans, the war will be delayed longer;

Japan can take advantage of this precious "window period" to rectify its internal affairs and strengthen its strength. If a war with the Americans ever comes, the possibility of winning will be greatly increased! At the very least, its international status and national strength will be greatly enhanced!

The task of rectifying internal affairs is naturally left to the gentlemen of Japan, but as for strengthening the overall strength without causing unrest, it seems that only Hachimangu Shrine can do it!

Because of this, His Majesty the Emperor had already made it known that anyone who dared to oppose the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" or Fujiwara no Kanezane would be his and the Empire's mortal enemy!

what?

“Respect the independent choices of all countries and regions”?

Okay, you can "make your own choice". We are civilized people from a civilized country and of course we will not force anyone. But if you are economically or politically isolated after making your choice, and then cry out to come back, the conditions will not be so favorable.

Those who can come here should be smart people, they won't make a wrong judgment, right?

Yes, not to mention those "observers" who signed up and came here on their own initiative, those who were able to attend the Greater East Asia Conference as invited "attending representatives" were at least not too stupid.

For example, after listening to Fujiwara Kanezane's speech, Philippine Senate President Quezon and his mixed-race Chinese assistant Sergio Osmena could not help but look at each other and recalled what President Field had said to them last time:

“…So, I will give you two choices. One is immediate and complete independence. The United States will not hinder or interfere in the internal affairs of the Philippines, but at the same time will not provide any assistance in this process.

The second is to achieve independence gradually. Do not seek to change the status quo immediately, but learn and plan. Once you are confident that you have the ability to fully control and govern a country, you can then achieve full independence.

These words are exactly the same as those of Fujiwara no Kanezane. No wonder the two have such a good relationship, and no wonder Ms. Field even encouraged the Philippines to join the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere".

There is no doubt that Japan and the United States... no, Fujiwara Kanezane and Ms. Field have reached some political deals in private. No matter who the Philippines chooses, it will probably be the same.

So, why not join?

The idea of ​​the Philippine representative was also the idea of ​​many representatives present, so the biggest obstacle to the implementation of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt and Road Initiative" - ​​the confidence issue - was largely resolved.

However, this was only half of the solution, because there was another practical problem that Fujiwara no Kanezane had to solve in order to realize the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere", which was:

Southeast Asia has so many "regions" that are not even countries. What should we do?

Not to mention Northeast Asia and Central Asia, within the traditional Southeast Asia, there is currently only one "independent country" that has not suffered colonial oppression in name - Siam.

Including the Philippines, whose independence had been "approved" by President Field, it was still in the stage of "collecting public opinion and preparing for independence", not to mention other regions.

In other words, Fujiwara no Kanezane wanted to build the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere," but apart from Japan and its "puppet states," there weren't any legitimate "other countries." Isn't it ridiculous to say so much?

The Philippines, a US colony, is about to gain independence. With the support of Ms. Field, as long as the Filipinos have their heads in the sand, they will definitely take the initiative to join the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere";

The Dutch were already in decline, so the independence of the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), which they colonized, was certainly not a big problem. The same was true for Portuguese Timor, which was colonized by Portugal.

But what about French Indochina? (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia)

What about British colonies? (Burma, Malaya, Borneo, India)

These two great powers are not as weak as the Dutch and the Portuguese.

Moreover, in order to ensure that the colonial system would not collapse, once the Japanese made clear their intention to interfere in Southeast Asia, even if they only targeted the Dutch and Portuguese, they would certainly be subject to international intervention from Britain and France.

So, did the Japanese dare to challenge the colonial hegemony of Britain and France?

Will they, with the support of Ms. Field, act as America's thugs and confront Britain and France head-on?

Or will they use some more covert means to resolve the issue of "independent nation-building" in various regions?

Oh, I almost forgot, even from nominally "completely independent" Siam, the only person who came to attend the "Greater East Asia Conference" was Phraya Manopakorn, the Prime Minister of the exiled government who had been driven out of Siam. Neither the King of Siam nor the military government sent any representatives.

In other words, if Siam is to be included in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere system, then it also needs to "rebuild the country", otherwise the one joining the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" will just be a "pseudo-government" without even a place to stay.

If these problems are not solved, no matter how nicely Fujiwara Kanezane talks, the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" will always be just a thing floating in the air.

However, this issue was extremely sensitive, and there were certainly spies from Britain, France and other countries on the scene, so no one dared to directly say things like "Can you help us drive out the colonists and build a country?" because this was equivalent to "rebellion."

To be honest, coming to participate in the "Greater East Asia Conference" was itself an act of great risk. If Fujiwara no Kanezane had not performed so well before, no one would have been willing to openly offend the colonists.

Unless you have the influence and appeal of Gandhi, if you openly oppose Britain and France or express loyalty to Fujiwara no Kanezane while the latter cannot protect you, your end will be extremely tragic.

But there are always smart people.

"Your Highness, the Chinese business community in Southeast Asia is very interested in modern industrial technology, especially in aviation manufacturing... I wonder if we have a chance to obtain a license to produce aircraft, or perhaps engage in joint research and development?"

As soon as this question was asked, some people suddenly came to their senses.