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Chapter 168 The Emperor Arrives in Osaka
A few days later, Yagyu arrived in Osaka on a new warship. As soon as the new warship arrived in Osaka Bay, it attracted the attention of spies. These spies were all locals and were bribed by Britain, France and other countries to monitor the situation in Osaka Bay.

Half a month ago, when the Keio squadron left, they watched closely in Osaka Bay. Now that the fleet returned, they immediately watched the situation.

The spy took a closer look and said in surprise: "There are two more warships!"

Another person took out a telescope and took a closer look, and immediately said: "Just remember, they are two new warships, larger than the Keio, and the layout is completely new. It's strange. I have never seen anything like this before."

The spy immediately drew a simple floor plan based on his memory, and immediately left Osaka Bay and went to the foreign merchant store in Osaka City to report the situation and exchange money.

As the new warships enter the port, the Chinese people nearby who have seen this situation are also discussing the situation of the new warships.

These Chinese people excitedly discussed the appearance of new warships: "I knew that the Prime Minister must be building new warships!"

"When Japan builds a new fleet, we may be able to trade in Southeast Asia."

"I really hope that one day, our Japanese fleet can sail to every corner of the world!"

Since the abolition of the Dutch unequal treaties, the self-esteem of the people has skyrocketed, and they are very supportive of a strong military and a strong country.

It was precisely because of these popular voices that Yagyu raised military spending to a quarter of fiscal revenue.

Japan's current annual fiscal revenue is about 5000 million yen, and its military expenditure is as high as 3000 million, including 2000 million for the army and [-] million for the navy.

The two newly built warships cost nearly 70 yen. As for the construction of a battleship of more than 700 tons, the estimated cost is about [-] million yen.

After all, this is a warship made of steel. The several thousand tons of steel alone require a material cost of nearly 300 million yen. Plus new artillery, new steam engines, etc., such a battleship has the largest number of ships in the navy. Build one a year.

Therefore, Yagyu's plan is a ten-year naval plan to build ten battleships and other supporting warships in these ten years.

Yagyu disembarked from the new battleship, and Chief Nagakura Shinpachi of the Osaka Police Station came to see him. He reported directly: "Your Majesty Prime Minister, those local spies sent by foreigners are very rampant, and I think we need to take countermeasures."

Liu Sheng waved his hand and said: "This matter is not urgent. You should slowly figure it out first, establish the evidence, and then catch them all.

I will first return to Kyoto to welcome His Majesty the Emperor to Osaka. Before that, you must ensure the stability inside and outside Osaka Castle. "

Nagakura Shinpachi immediately went down, and under the guidance of Yamazaki Hao, led the police station to inspect the security of Osaka Castle.

Two days later, Emperor Meiji's special train arrived at Osaka Railway Station. The imperial guard battalion and the first company of the new female guards immediately rushed off the train to set up defenses.

This time not only Emperor Meiji came, but also several members of the royal family.

Because the marriage between Emperor Meiji and Princess Marie, the daughter of the Grand Duke of Hessen, had been spread, Yagyu specially suggested that Emperor Meiji bring the prince of the royal family and the prince in law to build his reputation in public, and then he could marry other nobles in Europe.

Emperor Meiji listened to Yagyu's advice and took his other brothers and sisters to attend this warship naming ceremony.

Emperor Meiji was still very familiar with the road from the train station to the military port. As soon as he got off the train, he got into a gold-encrusted carriage pulled by eight horses.The imperial guards battalion rode tall horses to clear the way ahead, and the first company of the female guards was led by Yamamoto Yae, who also rode war horses to escort them.

The clothing of the female guards is the same as that of the Guards Battalion. They are all Western-style military uniforms with chrysanthemum patterns. The color is red, which distinguishes them from the black Guards Battalion. The weapon they are equipped with is a Spencer repeater gun, and there is one on the right side of the waist. Revolver, katana and wakizashi on the left.

Emperor Meiji could see the heroic female guards through the car window. He smiled and said: "The Empress is very satisfied with the female guards. My father-in-law is very considerate."

Yagyu said modestly: "I was negligent before, but now that Your Majesty is about to get married, the harem is guarded by female guards, which is more suitable than the imperial guard camp."

Emperor Meiji changed the subject and asked: "Father, when will we lift the unequal treaties of other countries? These treaties are a shame to the imperial examination and to me."

Yagyu explained patiently: "Your Majesty, although our country has gained some fame now, our strength is still a bit weak. At least our navy can only be regarded as a second-rate navy among the Western countries. Compared with Britain and France, we are far inferior.

Before that, we must endure the humiliation brought to us by Britain and France. As the old saying goes: sleep on the fuel and endure the gall.I also ask Your Majesty to learn from King Gou Jian of Yue and be patient for the time being. "

Emperor Meiji's immature face was still a little unwilling, and he asked unwillingly: "How long do we have to wait?"

Yagyu thought for a moment, and as long as the ten-year plan was completed, he would have the confidence to negotiate with Daying. After all, if Daying wanted to take action against Japan, the Far East Fleet would have to pay a greater price, which would not be worth the loss for Daying.

"In ten years at most, we can lift all unequal treaties. Before that, after His Majesty marries Princess Mary, Prussia and Tsarist Russia will sign new treaties with us and abolish the previous unequal treaties.

Next, I will negotiate with the ambassador of the United States and try to get the United States to sign a new treaty with our country through trade.

As for the French treaty, ignore it. In a year or two, this treaty will be useless.

The most difficult thing is the treaty of the British Empire, and this is what your Majesty needs to endure. "

After hearing Yagyu's explanation, Emperor Meiji said with a relaxed expression on his face: "It turns out that my father-in-law has already made a plan, so I'm relieved. As for the British treaty, I can endure it.

After all, Great Britain is too powerful. Even a big country like the Qing Dynasty is not an opponent. It is not a shame for Japan to admit defeat.

Xiangfu, just do what you want, I'll just wait for the good news. "

Emperor Meiji no longer asked about the matter. He began to talk about Princess Mary and asked about the history of Europe. Yagyu didn't know much about the history of Europe, but he had a general idea.

He also talked about the history of Europe after the Great Discovery. Before that, the history of Europe was the same as it was compiled. Unlike China, which has a history that has been passed down.

More than an hour later, Emperor Meiji arrived at the military port in Osaka Bay. The band immediately began to sing "Prime Minister's Horse", and the navy officers lined up to greet Emperor Meiji and Prime Minister Yagyu.

Yagyu opened the skylight, and Emperor Meiji stood up and waved to the naval officers. Yagyu stood up from a skylight behind.

The naval officers shouted in unison: "Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Long live the Prime Minister!"

(End of this chapter)