German Expeditionary Fleet's bombardment of Tokyo lasted for most of the day. Each Naval Gun, except for leaving a small number of self-defense shells, fired the rest of the shells.
This also caused the entire Tokyo to be lost and more than half destroyed. This part of the city was completely reduced to ruins. Until German fleet evacuated, the raging fire had not been extinguished.
As for how many Island Nation people died in the German Expeditionary Fleet bombardment, we can only make preliminary statistics, and there is no way to get exact data. The only thing that is certain is that a lot of people died.
There may not be many Island Nation people who died directly under the German Expeditionary Fleet bombardment. However, many people were killed in the fires caused by the shelling. According to Island Nation official statistics, as many as 200,000 Island Nation people died when German Expeditionary Fleet bombarded Tokyo alone. If the death toll in other cities is added, the number may exceed half a million.
You know, the total population of Island Nation is now only over 50 million, and this number of deaths already accounts for one percent of the total population of Island Nation. Such a ratio is undoubtedly very large.
After Expeditionary Fleet destroyed Tokyo, he left in a swaggering manner. Although, Island Nation Coastal Defense Force still wants to stop it at Uraga Channel. However, after being hit by a fierce firepower from Expeditionary Fleet, it finally died down, and they could only watch as German Expeditionary Fleet evacuated and disappeared to Sagami Bay.
"Baga! Why is it like this? Tokyo is the capital of the Empire, but now even Tokyo Metropolis has been bombarded by Germany people. Even the palace where I live has been bombarded by Germany people were destroyed. I, the supreme Emperor, can only hide in the bomb-proof cave. This is a shame for the entire Empire!" Emperor Taisho roared in the ruined palace.
In front of him, the Island Nation elders and Cabinet Ministers knelt on the ground.
Although, Emperor has no actual power. But as a person who has been deified, these senior officials who hold secular power are still respectful in front of him. At least, judging from the expression, Emperor is the supreme ruler of Island Nation.
"I deserve to die, your Majesty, please forgive me!" all the island ministers replied.
After a while, Emperor Taisho finally finished venting his anger. The ministers of Island Nation just left the palace and began to discuss countermeasures.
"Gentlemen, Empire is now at the point of life and death. Let's talk about what we should do, right?" Yamagata Aritomo glanced at everyone and then asked. Although, Okuma Shigenobu is Prime Minister, the nominal head of the government. However, as the first person among the elders, Yamagata Aritomo is actually the person with the most power.
"Lord Yamagata, Germany people are really too bold. They dare to destroy our capital and even launch shelling on the palace, which has threatened His Majesty the Emperor's safety. Therefore, there is a fight to the death between us and Germany people!" Oka Ichinosuke looked angry.
"The hatred between Lord Yamagata, Empire and Germany is indeed irreconcilable. However, we must accept the reality. That is, now we have no way to What about Germany people? Even if we want to seek revenge from Germany people, we have to wait until we get out of this crisis and regain our strength," Okuma Shigenobu said.
Yamagata Aritomo nodded, not sure whose point of view he was agreeing with.
"If we want to compromise, then we have to give up Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is rich in resources. If Empire can occupy it, it will play a significant role in improving Empire's national power. It would be a shame to give up now!" Oka Ichinosuke seems to still want to fight for it.
"No matter how good Southeast Asia is, it is better than being destroyed in the Empire! The Germany people dared to attack Tokyo this time, and even dared to bombard our palace. This undoubtedly shows their determination. If we do not accept their conditions, then, I am afraid that all Coastal cities will be destroyed by Germany people. In that case, our homeland will be almost destroyed. Even if we get Southeast Asia and our homeland is destroyed, will Empire still have a future? What's more, even if we continue to persist, we may not get Southeast Asia. The Germany people will soon attack Britain. If we continue to persist after they defeat Britain, then the Germany people will definitely send troops to attack Southeast Asia. Although we have sent a lot of troops to Southeast Asia, But once the mainland is blocked, we will not be able to provide supplies and soldiers to the Southeast Asia troops. How long can they persist under the powerful German offensive? In the end, I am afraid that Empire will still fail and pay a greater price!" Matsukata Masayoshi said.
Oka Ichinosuke wanted to refute, but he couldn't find a reason to refute. I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.
"What Mr. Matsukaze said is very good. It will be difficult for us to keep Southeast Asia. Facts have proved that it is impossible to expand the territory without sufficient strength! Doing so forcefully will only make Empire taste the bitter fruit of failure!" Inoue Kaoru also said.
"I have a big responsibility for this incident. If I hadn't proposed this plan, Empire wouldn't have paid a heavy price for it." Saionji Kinmochi said.
"Okay, I already know everyone's opinions. The Germany people caused heavy losses to the Empire this time. Then, they are the eternal enemies of the Empire. As long as Empire can become stronger one day, we will never let them go! But this time, Empire is indeed no match for the Germany people. For the interests of the Empire and the safety of the people of the Empire, we have to compromise with the Germany people." Yamagata Aritomo said.
"The concession now is to be able to better attack the Germany people in the future. Yamagata, there is nothing to be ashamed of. Empire is worse than the Germany people. It is understandable to be defeated by them!" Inoue Kaoru said.
Yamagata Aritomo nodded. "Foreign Minister, contact Germany people, we accept their conditions!"
"Hi, Lord Yamagata!" Foreign Minister Kato Takaaki nodded.
Immediately, Island Nation Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted Germany and, on behalf of the Island Nation government, fully accepted the conditions proposed by Germany. Germany achieved its purpose without any extraneous problems. Because for Germany, the most important thing at the moment is still to defeat Britain.
But no matter what, in the first confrontation between Germany and Island Nation, Germany still won the overall victory.