Chapter 11 Miya-sama ni TS Tensei

Chapter 11
Eden here, but I don't really follow that last one

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(TN: I will continue translating this, at least until someone who could understand both Japanese and English. I hope a better translator take this project over)

"Europe's second great war, is it...."

"Perhaps, by adopting a non-interference with the continent would be the least damaging to Your Nation"

"But, t-that's!?"

　How easy would that be, if we could take that option.

　However, even if there are Canada, Australia, India and other self-governing countries along with Our other colonies for example, Our Glorious British Empire would slip off from its greatness and simply become British Kingdom if we were to choose such option.

　Meddling with the continent surely give such presence(potentiality).

"Well, to begin with, I honestly think that such request is basically overdoing it"

"Indeed, it is unfortunate, but we cannot choose that option"

　This Japanese has a peerless bad disposition, because he said that despite knowing well what it means.

"True indeed. As I recall, Your Nation's policy is the Balance of Power as the cardinal principle, isn't it?"

"Indubitably.  Our Nation have no desire to let either Germany or France to be the powerhouse of the continent"

　Still, for non-interference with the continent to be the least damaging to Our Country, what does that even mean?

　Are you saying we could acquire an advantage by abandoning the presence (of the continent)? No, there isn't any.

"Then, what if there is an advantage....you wouldn't be able to help choosing something BETTER"

"BETTER, is it?"

　Is that, BETTER for Japan? Or is that, BETTER for Our Nation?

　No, for Our Nation, meddling(or being involved) with the continent is supposed to be the best option.

"Our Nation, in the worst case that the circumstances within the continent is getting complex, shall make the arrangements to cooperate with Your Country"

"Your Country is willing to be in Our Country's camp when war breaks out, can I assume that is indeed what you mean?"

　Quid pro quo, they would like Southeast Asia and Australia's market opening, wouldn't they?

　In short, it's possible that Japan would like to get in to Our British Empire's Sterling area. ( TN: Wiki is your best friend)

"It is delicate as to whether We should participate in your camp, or stay in a neutral position to continue the trade in munitions"

"Fuumu, and that is because you have to bear in mind about the German's U-boats, isn't it?" 

"That is right, I assume that being a neutral country may also be more convenient for Your Country also"

　Convenient ey...... I am sure if Japan were to stay neutral, there's a high possibility that their ships would not be attacked and reach the ports of Britain island safely.

　To begin with, if Germany were to enact unrestricted submarine warfare, they would be attacked by vessels of neutral countries if the submarine were to pass through the area (of ocean).

　Fumu.....

"However, judging by Your Country's diplomacy in recent years, aren't Your Country approaching Germany?"

　Yes, that is what made Our Nation feels uneasy. In case that Our Country is at war with Germany, and Japan were to side with Germany, the colonies in Southeast Asia would be exposed to danger.

　In the previous great war, German's colonies in Asia were occupied by Japan after all. If somehow Japan turns into enemy, it'd be the reverse this time. That won't be a pleasant situation.

　Although, judging by how Foreign Minister Yoshida's way of talking, it would seem that it's only a needless anxiety.

　In any case, Japan is the one holding the key in Asia.

"At one part, I cannot deny that there was indeed such movement"

"Although the trade between Your Country and Germany has increased recently?"

"The German's machineries are excellence. It is shameful to admit that Our Country's machineries' level is, 10 years behind in comparison with the West"

"Certainly, German's machineries are indeed excellence"

　In our grievance, we have to admit that fact. 

　Despite the fact that it was Our Country which started the Industrial Revolution, there are many areas of industries which has been overtaken by the Germany.

"And, machineries made in German are cheaper"

"Because recently pound sterling has become cheaper, how about purchasing machineries developed by Our Country?"

　If they want to establish a cordial relation with Our Country once again, they should buy something from Us.

　Any coutries could tie in a friendship if it's just a lip-service. We desire something with real benefit.

"I have heard that Rolls Royce's engine is excellence"

"Fumu. It is an honour"

"If you can approve the engine's production right, the importation of machinery's production facilities, tools, and et cetera would increase"

"Fu~mu...."

　You want Us to approve your engine's production right's request you say? I can't decide this on my own's discretion.

"In Japan, rather than Your Country's imperial measurement units of inch or yards or pound, centimeter and kilogram are more common place"

"Were you saying that the measurements units of Your Country is the same with Germany and France?"

「需要の問題で、貴国の工作機械を使用するには、貴国の設計した物を作るのが手っ取り早いかと」
"Due to demand, rather than to utilise Your Country's machineries, it would be quicker and easier for us to make something which is designed by Your Country" (TN: I'm not sure about this translation)

"I see...."

　If they want to buy machineries, they should just buy the licensed production instead. This way, we wouldn't know who's on top of the other. (TN: If Japan bought from UK the ready-made machines, it means Japan depended on UK, which make the one on top clear. But if Japan were to buy only the production rights, Japan could manufacture the machines themselves without depending on UK too much and the UK still got a fee from the rights that keeps flowing in to their budget without doing anything such as making machine which they don't know whether it would sell. It's what i thought at least)

　But, it's also a fact that the economy wouldn't be invigorated if we don't sell something.

"Moreover, if we are to manufacture munitions oriented towards Your Country, it's necessary for us to match Your Country's standard"

"Is that in anticipation of another European Great war which would happen in a few years?"

"Even in the previous war, Our Country has a track record of being second only to the United States in the level of Our production factory, thus I believe We could supply You with materials"

　Certainly, if it comes to war with Germany, with only Our Country and British Commonwealth, it's impossible to cover the cost for all the manufactured munitions.

　Because, as Foreign Minister Yoshida has said, it had been proven in the previous war.

　Moreover, it's apparent that we have shortage of merchant ships, because both the Bokosuko(steam ships?) and the merchant ships were sunken by U-boats. In fact, that's what happened in the previous war.

　In order to solve the shortage of merchant ships, Japan shipbuilding technology and skill are very attractive and difficult to abandon.

　In order for them to manufacture Our standardized goods, they need Our machinery huh. We can't be relief yet, but more or less we could recover.

　アメリカだと工作機械も自前で、それすらも出来ないからな。
Even America with their self-sufficient machinery couldn't do it. (TN: I don't understand this sentence)

　It's better to placed orders to Japan than bowing Our head to the colonists.

　Even in price, it would be cheaper to buy from Japan anyway.

"......it seems considerable"

"Si via Pacem, para bellum"

"Latin is it? If you want peace, prepare for war. Is it..."

　He actually understand Latin too. It was mandatory for old Royal Families, but it's surprising for a Japanese to speak half-obsolete Latin.

"By all means, please consider it"

"Well well, you are good at taking care of your business, Foreign Minister Yoshida"

　I thought I was in a meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister, but it's a merchant who I met instead....

"Even in trade and economy, we can't only BET on Germany and British. Isn't that what diplomacy is all about?"

"Do excuse me, it is as you said indeed"

　U~mu, as I have expected, this person is tough to handle. It's appropriate to say that he's a TOUGH NEGOTIATOR.

"However, Germany has a good conventional relationship with China"

"Are you implying that Your interest in the continent is colliding with Germany and China?"

"It is indeed"

　After loosing the previous war, and had their colonies taken away, Germany's commitment to China has become deeper.

　If Germany's commitment to China deepen, it's natural for Japan to antagonize Germany.

"I see. Therefore, Your Country RAISE your bet on Our Country"

"To begin with, even if we CALL our bet on Your Country, it's neither Ours or Your Country which would loose, but it's the Germany"

"I see......."

　What an aweful trick. Even in Poker.

「我が国は大陸に深入りするのを自重する方向へと、舵を切り直したいのです」

"We would like to change the direction of Our empty freight ships to be deeply involves with the continent" (TN: I'm confused here too. Well, it might be "We wish to change the direction of our policy to be deeply involved with the continent" instead of about a ship)

"That indication, I also received similar reports from Japan's Embassy"

"I see, you have to clean up the military's rebound after all"

"And then, what do Your Country wish from Us?"

　Most likely, they wants Us to do something like intermediate Them with Chiang Kai-shek.

　There's no great advantage by being involved with China. Our country understood that through the opium war and arrow war (second opium war), did Japan finally understand that too?

　支那に対しては、アヘンをばら撒いて無気力に堕落させ、混乱しているぐらいがちょうど良いのだ。
In regard to China, spreads the opium to make them fall into lethargy, as well as confusion. (TN: not so sure of this too)

"Excuse me if this might seem rude, but I have something to say first"

"Hou? Let us hear it"

　Oya? It wasn't about the intermediation with Chiang Kai-shek?

　That means, up untill now it's only a preface, and from now on is the main issue?

　Then what the heck are you going to say?

　This gives me an unpleasant hunch....

　However, even if I fall in this confusing situation, a British gentleman should shake it off easily.

　That what it means to be a gentleman.

"What We wish from Your Country is, to prolong the life of the British Empire"

"......huh?"

Chapter 10 Miya-sama ni TS Tensei

Chapter 10
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This is Anthony Eden, and for some reason an arrogant person stood before my eyes

　Takahashi Korekiyo Cabinet, Cabinet Member List

　　Prime Minister - Takahashi Korekiyo

　　Minister of Finance - Takahashi Korekiyo

　　Minister of External Affairs - Yoshida Shigeru

　　Minister of Internal Affairs - Kawasaki Takukichi -> Ushio Shigenosuke

　　Minister of Justice - Hayashi Raizaburō

　　Minister of Education - Matsūra Shigejirō

　　Minister of Commerce and Industry - Ogawa Gōtarō

　　Minister of Agriculture and Forestry - Arima Yoriyasu

　　Minister of Communication - Tanomogi Keikichi

　　Minister of Railways - Maeda Yonezō

　　Minister of Colonial Affairs - Nagata Hidejirō

　　Minister of War - Matsui Iwane

　　　Vice Minister of War - Nagata Tetsuzan

　　Chief of Military Affairs - Isogai Rensuke

　General Manager of Aviation - Hata Shunroku

　　Director of the Army General Staff - Prince Kan'in Kotohito

　　　Vice-director - Nishio Toshizō

　　Chief of Operations - Ishiwara Kanji

　　Inspectorate General of Military Training - Watanabe Jōtarō

　　Minister of the Navy - Nagano Osami

　　　Vice-minister - Hasegawa Kiyoshi

　　Chief of Military Affairs - Toyoda Soemu

　Chief of the Navy Technical Department - Hyakutake Gengo

　Chief of the Navy Aviation Department - Yamamoto Isoroku

　Director of the Navy General Staff - Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu

　　　Vice-director - Shimada Shigetarō

　Combined fleet

　　Commander-in-chief - Takahashi Sankichi

　Fumu. There are so many people I don't recognize, I don't know who's who.

　I don't know about the rest, but is the different with historical fact's Hirota cabinet is that Daruma-san is the prime minister-cum-financial minister and Yoshida Shigeru is the foreign minister?

　But well, in regard to the Minister of War, it's a good fortune that Matsui Iwane from the service of first reserve was pushed for the position.

　I wonder, is Nagata Tetsuzan being chosen as the Vice Minister of War because his skill shines brightly for the position?

　I am so glad, because with this, we could prevent the revival of the military's dictatorship.

　For the time being it's possible to prevent the cabinet from collapsing by ignoring the voices that say "Idiot" or "go kill yourself".

　April 1936     London, United Kingdom

"Well then, are we to talk about the aspiration of forming an alliance for the second time between Your country and Our British Empire?"

　Has Japan changed its policy of expansion to a foreign diplomacy with the West?

　It's not strange with this kind of story, because to begin with, from the point of view of Japan, there were many people who wanted to continue the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

　However, even if there was some pressure coming from the United States, the alliance was cancelled because the alliance with Japan has demerits which outweighed the merits for Our Nation.

　The restoration of Anglo-Japanese Alliance at this late hour is kind of.....(you know)

　Nevertheless, it's a fact that the demerits through the dissolved of Anglo-Japanese Alliance, which let Japan has a free reins, were many.

　That's what it means. Just in case, it's worth to listen to the details of the subject.

"For argument sake, even if we could not join hands in an alliance, in the worst case, Our nation, The Great Empire of Japan, would like to ensure a favourable neutrality with Your Nation, the British Empire"

"Fuumu...."

　Conversely, this proposal of Japan, hinted that if Our Nation were to brush off their hand, it's likely that they would become Our enemy.

　If we were to turn Japan into an enemy, it would increase the effort in defending the South East Asian colonies, so it's true that Our Nation should not have done so as much as possible.

"Our nation, under recent circumstances, is concerned that another Great European War might occur"

"U-mu......after all it is a fact that there are some suspicious movements within the Europe"

　However, Japan should not have any direct interests in Europe, though?
　So in another words, it implies that they have indirect interests.

　Nevertheless, what Foreign Minister Yoshida has said is also reasonable. Certainly, our democracy is incompatible with Germany and Italia's totalitarianism. And Our country also run counter with Soviet's communism because our view's capitalism.

　The odds of war against these countries will possibly be higher than the odds with France.

　もっとも、フランスはフランスで、いけ好かないカエル野郎なのだが。

　あの、お高く留まったカエル食いどもの顔ときたら、鼻持ちならない！

　カタツムリも食べるしな。

　奴等の傲慢さには、きっとゲテモノ食いが関係しているのであろうよ。
(I don't translate it because I have no capability to translate it well. But it's about too overbroad racism)

__France being France, I am sure their arrogance come from their grotesque diet. Snails can't be eaten after all.

　If their diets were following Britain's simple foods, they'd get a little bit better attitude I am sure.

　How about I feed them haggis next time?

"The reconciliation of the preceding great battle is merely an armistice for the commencement of the second round"

"What do you think Foreign Minister Yoshida, does Germany intent to take revenge?"

"It is Germany after all who gets tormented by the Treaty of Versailles"

"They're too greedy eh, France was I mean"

　Well, given that Our Country and Japan also snatched  away Germany's colonies, I couldn't exactly bad-talk France about it.

　However, such a proud British gentleman like me could play innocent about one's own country's shortcomings.

"The results are the rise of nationalism and extreme right forces in Germany. And then, as a clincher,- "

"Economic block from the United States's Great Depression"

　On the off chance that I don't predict the words I spin, I would be insulted as someone who's wet behind the ear.

　It's necessary to cover for the other party's words to this degree. (I think he's reffering to the type of talk where the other continues the other's sentence, like that 3 ducklings in Donald Duck)

"Indeed"

"It means German Labour Front(Nazi) is on the side of extreme-right and ultranationalists force, isn't it..."

"It's certainly no exaggeration to say that the previous war's victors are the ones to bring forth and give birth to the foundation of Nazi"

"If I were to say it using Japanese proverbs, is it 'bad causes brings bad results'?" (Inga ōhō: what goes around comes around)

"You know very well"

　If I don't know at least this much, I won't be the Foreign Minister for the glorious British Empire.

　No matter how much I was insulted as a greenhorn behind the scene, there's a reason why I was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs at young age.

"And then, German Nazi's extremist is surely going to come back to recapture Alsace, Reutlingen, or otherwise their territories which were taken away in the previous great war, and-"

"-First of all, they would certainly make a coalition with, or annexed Austria"

"Since Austria's dualist monarchy with Hungary has been dissolved and became a nation with only the Germans, it would be easy for Austria to merge with Germany"

　However, what is this?

　For a meeting between British Empire and Japan Empire's Foreign Ministers, isn't the contents of the talk feel too fishy?

　It hasn't been long since both of us were inaugurated as Foreign Ministers, and it is Foreign Minister Yoshida's first trip abroad since he took office (as Foreign Minister).

　Well, Our Nation is honoured for being chosen as the very first country they visit.

　In Japanese's run of the mill attribute, he would talk in an innocuous and harmless empty talk from the earliest starting point as far as possible, I imagined that he would talk equivocally, and on the off chance that I figured out what he wants, it turns out to be something loathsome!

　
This personage Yoshida Shigeru, without changing his easy-going attitude, is a stubborn person whose words could devour others.

　If I am not being careful, I might be eaten.

　However, this intellectual play is the privilege of politicians and diplomats.

　If the fate of the nation is not depended on this, I could enjoy this kind of intellectual play even more.

"From the point of view of Self-determination's cardinal principle, we cannot complaint about Germans wanting to unite"

"I suppose that's true"

　If we were to interrupt, the ethnic issue would cause fire all over Europe.

　Since Our Nation also has issues with Northern Ireland and Ireland, we have no choice but to observe Austria's issue.

"Next is Czech Sudetenland is it"

"Are there a lot of Germans over there too?"

"I would like to say that the Czechoslovakian government would not allow the cession of their Sudetenland, but....."

"Are you saying that due to Germany pressure they would yield with a cession?"

　Like this, it is as if this future could truly happen, isn't it?

　It's very likely to happen, it's going to be a headache again....

"Then, the stance of Your Nation, France, and Italy would take is also going to be important"

"Do you mean about whether we should take Czech's side or Germany's side or stay neutral?"

"If we were able to stop Germany before the situation reach that far, it would be good"

　If Nazi's Germany's expansion policy does not stop, it's going to be a war. However,

"I cannot imagine they could be stopped though?"

"If it comes to that, it's a war then"

"Haa, it seems to be so..."

　Now that I think about it, I feel like it was a mistake to partner with France in the previous great war.

　But if I were to say that, it would date back from the dismissal of Bismarck to Wilhelm II, going further back then it would be Franco-prussian's hetu and prataya, and even further would be Napoleon's era...

　When I think about it, Germany and France were always at war.

　Or should I say that it's the European continent which was always at war?

Chapter 9 Miya-sama ni TS Tensei

Chapter 9
This is Cordell Hull, and my President is...

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[Newspaper extra! Her Imperial Highness Princess Fujimiya persuade the rebel army with mercy. The rebel army's commissioned officers has surrendered! While the enlisted soldiers returned to their own units!]

　Umu Umu. Sakurako-chan's stock will rise with this. Is it good or is it good.

[The rebel army was suppressed and dissolved. Would the high-ranking officials and ultranationalists be replaced as a mean to take responsibility?]  *Doubtful translation*

　On the other hands, if the Control Faction's soldiers are holding too much power, that would be posing a problem too.

[It's necessary to reduce the influence of the army, said the opinion which came out from within the rebel army!]

　We need to prevent the soldiers form running wild after all.

[Okada's cabinet was resigning en masse as a token of responsibility for their failure in preventing the coup!]

　Okada-san from the Navy did a great job, but if he decided to do so, then it couldn't be helped, could it?

[The Constitution will return to its normal function, expects those at the helm] {the Helm here refer to those higher ups who run the constitutional government}

　Umu umu. Surely Civilian Control is the foundation of Democracy.

　Although the politicians too aren't very trustworthy, it's much better than letting the military seize the initiative in politics.

[Will Financial Minster Takahashi be re-appointed as the next Prime Minister?]

　Un? Wasn't it Hirota Kouki who become the next Prime Minister?

　Aaa, I see, has the history changed because Daruma-san didn't die in the 2/26 incident?

　It seems that Daruma-san is going to be put to work until he dies. My condolences......

　Washington DC, USA

"Hey, Hull. Is the Japanese Army a group of lolicon?"

"Aa, are you talking about Princess Fujimiya? Looking at her age, isn't it more of pedo, than loli?"

"The Japanese are beyond salvation huh...."

"However, due to Princess Fujimiya's activities, the rioting military authorities were put to a complete stop"

"Those yellow monkeys are crazy after all. No, because they're monkeys, are they CRAZY MONKEYS?"

"Apart from that, if the Japanese Military becoming docile, I reckon it will benefit the States very much"

"That's true. After all, we need a market for the excess productions of Our States"

"If Japan and China were to wage war, we wouldn't be able to sell our consumers' goods"

"Yet in return, our weapons and munitions would sell like hotcakes"

"I wonder which one is more profitable?"

"That's difficult to answer. But, I believe we shouldn't hope for war yet at the moment"

"For the moment huh...."

"Indeed, for the moment"

"Understood. Then let us work to make the situation benefit the States no matter which direction it goes"

"That's how it is. However, Princess Fujimiya's Bromide is certainly something that I want to obtain"

"Did you want it too, Mr President?....... that's limited to Japanese you know, it's a special prize for those who bought individual government bonds"

"How I wish they also put special prize like that for foreign bonds"

"In recent years Japan hasn't issued any foreign bonds at all though"

"Mumumu, those damn shrewd JAPS!"

"Do you really want the Bromide that much?'

"Umu. I want it"

　London, United Kingdom

"What is this adorable little girl!"

"Oh? Does Rose want to have such an adorable younger sister?"

"I want to make this child my friend!"

"Come to think of it, Princess Fujimiya is the same age as Rose hm"

"Although she's such a small girl, she looks very CUTE in a military uniform"

"This photograph is as if it comes from a movie scene, isn't it"

"Right, I wish I could receive a gun salute such as this from the soldiers too, and then I would love to try to give their salute a respond"

"How about we ask the royal guard next time?"

"But there'd be no point if it comes from someone who wears a bear hat like the royal guards"

"Is that so?"

"Yes, I won't have any interest if the other party isn't ordinary soldiers"

"So that's what it's about..."

"Of course! Lord Father too, please understand your young daughter's refined taste!"

"Do you mean the royal guards became ceremonial?"

"Yeah, it's not something like formal ceremony, it's enough for it to have similar impression like this photograph"

"I see"

"I wonder if this child would come and stay in the United Kingdom"

"Maybe you can meet her next year at the time of elder brother's coronation, the Japan's Imperial Family is also invited after all"

"Rather than might, I will definitely call out to her without fail!"

"She's the younger daughter of the Imperial Prince Chichibu, therefore it makes her the Emperor's niece huh"

"Then, does it mean that her relation was the same as uncle David and I?

"That's how it is"

"Fuun,  so she has a high social position~"

"Most likely, because it's supposed to be Imperial Prince Chichibu who come as the Emperor's representative, I am sure you would be able to meet her"

"I really can't wait for next year~"

　Berlin, Germany

"Fumu. The coup in Japan got suppressed in a day you say?"

"The curtain fall far too shortly isn't it"

"But, how could the rebels meekly obeyed her this easily, just because this young girl is a member of the Imperial Family?

"It appears that they missread the movements of the Imperial Family, so the reports said"

"Fumu. I thought you said the Imperial Family sided with the coup?"

"That's what I thought"

"Were those lot who caused the coup stupid? In what world there's a person who tolerate oneself's foundation of authority be shaken"

"There isn't"

"Don't you agree? However, I cannot believe that the rebellion was resolved just because this little girl's authoritative pronouncement"

"The Japanese's mental structure, somehow or another, is different than us"

"Are you saying that the Imperial Family is absolute?"

"Yes, I feel that it's close to that"

"If us Germans had such spirit, we might not be defeated in the Europe Great War"

"We self-destructed by rebellion at the end..."

　Moscow, Soviet Union

"Is the coup in Japan ended in failure?"

"It seems that the side of the coup didn't gather as much support as we initially thought"

"What's the impact to Our Soviet Russia?"

"With all due respect, it is still under the investigation by our subordinates, but I believe the impact is insignificant"

"A bourgeoisie's charisma....is it"

"It's a threat for the blue-collar workers"

"Fu-mu.......  Is there any news from our spies?"

"Unfortunately, there isn't much"

"Be quick. Japan has set their eyes on the Chinese!"

"If Japan and Chinese were to quarrel, Siberia and Primorsky Krai would be peaceful"

"That's right isn't it"

　In a certain place, Moscow

"This little girl is so adorableee...."

　Imperial Prince Chichibu's residence, Tokyo

"Kushun!" *SFX for sneezing*

　Mumu, it appears that someone is talking about me behind my back.

　Well, Sakurako-chan is cute after all~ it's natural if people were gossipping about me!