"Austria-Hungary and Italy offered to divide the English colonies in South Africa?" Yi Zhishu glanced at Zhao Liewen very unexpectedly, then put down the brush in his hand, got up and walked out of the study.

The hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, England is not the sunset, but the sun is in full swing, grabbing the British colony in South Africa, it is tantamount to grabbing the tiger's mouth, in order to let Germany occupy Bechuana, he is not only a lure, but also a bold for it, I didn't expect that Austria and Italy actually took the initiative to ask, how fat does this dare be?

Zhao Liewen, who followed out, said as he walked: "According to the student's guess, it should be Germany that deliberately provoked Austria and Italy in order to avoid bearing the anger of England alone. ”

After sitting down, Yi Zhizhi lit a cigarette and said slowly: "Aren't Austria and Italy afraid of bearing the wrath of England?" ”

"Even if you want to bear the wrath of England, it should be Germany at the front." Zhao Liewen said with a smile: "After all, our attitude towards the German minister is obvious. ”

Yan Yangtian came over with a pot of freshly brewed tea, and said while pouring tea: "In the opinion of students, Austria and Italy mainly use this to win our favor and reduce the amount of war reparations. ”

"Yes, that's what the two countries are doing for us." Yi Zhizhi nodded, "The purpose of dividing up the British colony in South Africa is to stimulate the contradictions between Britain and Germany, and the involvement of Austria and Italy is undoubtedly to expand the contradictions, which is naturally a good thing for my country, and I promise them." After a pause, he continued: "What do you think about reducing war reparations?"

"Since it is conducive to the expansion of contradictions, it is natural to give some benefits." Zhao Liewen said slowly: "What's more, the 30 million war reparations are already a sky-high asking price. ”

"30 million pounds, equivalent to more than 200 tons of gold, is indeed a sky-high asking price." Yan Yangtian continued: "However, it can't be reduced too much, otherwise it will not be enough to have a deterrent effect." ”

"That makes sense." Yi Zhizhi said: "The cost of crime cannot be too low, otherwise it will be suspected of encouraging crime." After a slight groan, he said, "Just 10 million pounds, no less." ”

Yan Yangtian said with a smile: "Ten million pounds in exchange for a colony in South Africa, this transaction is not too much of a loss." ”

Zhao Liewen asked, "What about Germany?" ”

"Germany has the most troops and the most positive attitude, but it has performed well." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "Just fifteen million pounds." ”

After hesitating, Zhao Liewen said: "In this way, it is inevitably too targeted, after all, it is only using Germany, and the big shopkeeper is not optimistic about Germany, will it be too deep in grudge with Britain and France, which will affect the ...... of future relations." ”

"As the saying goes, as long as the iron is strong enough, there is no need to worry about offending people, besides, the left and right are already offended, what does it matter if it is deep or shallow?" Yi Zhizhi said disapprerovingly: "Our move is clearly to win over and divide, and the two will naturally have to compare and contrast greatly, Britain and France will be set at 30 million, this is the bottom line, if you can't talk about it, you will fight, there is nothing to talk about!" ”

If you can't talk about it, you can fight! Yi Zhixiang is full of confidence in what he said, and he is indeed full of confidence, and he has won over Germany, Austria and Italy, and it is indeed not difficult to sweep the British and French coalition forces in South Africa with the 100,000 troops in the Transvaal.

Zhao Liewen is not so optimistic, 30 million pounds, it is really not a small amount, not to mention France, the huge indemnity after the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War, the proud blast furnace rooster in the past has no fighting spirit now, but the England, which has dominated the world for two hundred years, and the pride that has penetrated into the bones will bow its noble head in front of the rising star of the Qing Dynasty?

Yan Yangtian was more pragmatic and asked tentatively: "Headmaster, how should the colonies claimed by Austria and Italy be divided?" ”

After sipping tea and groaning for a while, Yi Zhizhi said: "Simple, divide Natal into two and give it to Austria and Italy." ”

"The headmaster is wise." Yan Yangtian flattered, he didn't flatter casually, Bechuana and Natal are on the left and right sides of the Cape colony, and if it is a left-right attack on the Cape, and the Transvaal is in the middle, it can be said that the Cape colony will be suppressed from three sides.

"The ——。 of the Big Shopkeeper" A secretary came in quickly and reported: "The German minister asks for a meeting." ”

"It's quick, invite him in." Yi Zhizhi said and stood up.

Mu Mo walked in steadily, and the three people who saw each other got up to greet each other, and suddenly smiled, not a professional smile, but a sincere smile, although Yuan Qi had ulterior motives, but Yuan Qi was very likely to become Germany's most powerful ally in the future.

After the friendly and polite greetings between the two sides, Mu Mo said somewhat abruptly but directly: "Our country needs friendship from northern Russia. ”

Listening to the translation, Zhao Liewen and Yan Yangtian were still a little puzzled, easy to be content but full of joy, he knew very well about Germany's situation, Germany wanted them to help eliminate the threat from Russia, what does this mean? It shows that Germany is ready to give Britain and France a free hand, and it seems that the previous judgment is accurate, Germany is indeed the kind of horn that shines when it gives a little sunshine, and once it has the opportunity, its ambitions will be irrepressibly inflated.

"Our country is a staunch ally with Russia, and with the Eurasian Railway about to open to traffic, I think my country is capable of winning Russia's friendship for your country." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "However, it will take time. ”

Seeing that he was full of promises, the smile on Mu Mo's face was even bigger, "His Majesty the Emperor of our country has enough patience to wait for the good news of His Highness. ”

Seeing Mu Mo away, Zhao Liewen said with a worried face: "Russia will support Germany at this critical moment because of the war between Germany and Austria-Hungary because of the Balkan Peninsula?" ”

"Three Emperors Alliance, since there is a first time, there will be a second time." Yi Zhishu said in a firm tone: "The hostility and alliance between countries are nothing more than interests, as long as there are enough interests, even enemies can form alliances." After a pause, he continued: "Send someone to clear the Russian minister Buze." ”

For the invitation from the Zhennan Palace, the Russian Minister Bu Ce naturally did not dare to slack off, and immediately rushed to the Zhennan Mansion in the black car presented by Yuan Qi, he knew very well that Yi Zhixiang suddenly wanted to see him at this time, it must be related to the South African War, however, he was a little confused for a while, after all, Russia was out of the way in this war.

For Russia, this war lasted for three or five years, and it was only in Russia's interests that it was in Russia's interests to lose both, and it was not long after the war began, and there were signs of its end, and he was naturally a little disappointed, but the Qing State was able to win this war, and he was extremely happy to see Britain, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy.

At the end of the Russian-Turkish War, the European powers intervened, making Russia extremely aggrieved, and now the feng shui is turning, and it is the turn of the European powers to be aggrieved, and he naturally has a sense of revenge in his heart!

Seeing the arrival of Bu Ce, Yi Zhishu exchanged a few words with him, and then said euphemistically: "If a large-scale war breaks out in Europe, it should be a great thing for your country, right?" ”

What do you mean? Bützer's heart jumped, if a large-scale war broke out in Europe, it would naturally be a good thing for Russia, a great thing! Because it means opportunity, opportunity to expand! A chance for revenge! Suppressing the joy in his heart, he said urgently: "Can Your Highness explain a little bit?" ”

Yi Zhizhi said succinctly: "Britain, France, Germany, Austria and Italy." ”

War broke out between Britain and France and Germany, Austria and Italy? Is this possible? Bützer glanced at the other party suspiciously, if a war breaks out between Britain and France and Germany, Austria and Italy, it will definitely be a large-scale war, and it is even possible that most countries in Europe will be involved.

Yi Zhishu seemed to be able to see through his thoughts, and said slowly: "With the completion of Germany's unification and breaking the equilibrium pattern of Europe, Europe is facing a reshuffle, war is inevitable, but it is a matter of time, what we need now is to intensify the contradictions, your country, as the biggest beneficiary, can not just be a cold bystander, but also need to push it behind the scenes." ”

Butzer said very cautiously: "Please also ask Your Highness to make it clear." ”

"What your country needs to do is very simple, that is, to eliminate Germany's worries, otherwise Germany will not dare to confront Britain and France strongly." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "For your country, it is really simple, as long as the 'Three Emperors Alliance' is restored." ”

Buze hesitated and said, "Your Highness is sure?" ”

Yi Zhicontent affirmed: "Of course, I am very sure." ”

After pondering for a while, Butzer said: "For our country, the threat from Germany is far greater than that of Britain and France, and our country does not want Germany to become the hegemon of Europe. ”

Smiling, Yi Zhizhi said: "For my country, the emergence of a strong military hegemon in Europe is also not a good thing. All we need is a war in Europe during this time. If your country finds that Germany has the potential to win the war, you can send troops and stab you in the back. ”

"I'll send a message to Moscow right away." Butzer said without hesitation.

Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Shanghai.

A black car slowly drove into the large iron gate of the consulate, and when passing a lawn, Wei Tuma, who had been sitting in the car with a gloomy face, suddenly said, "Stop." As soon as the car stopped, Wei Tuoma got out of the car and turned into a cobblestone path full of cherry blossom petals.

In the past two days, the Austrian and Italian ministers frequently entered the Zhennan Palace, and he and the French ministers went, but they always ate behind closed doors, each time on the grounds that Yi Zhizhi was not in the palace, even Zhao Liewen was also prevaricating in every possible way, and even the ministers of Germany, Austria and Italy avoided them, and he could feel that the three countries of Germany, Austria and Italy had been completely co-opted by Yuanqi.

Germany, Austria and Italy were co-opted by Yuanqi, which means that the situation in South Africa will deteriorate further, and he doesn't even have room for bargaining for the extremely harsh conditions put forward by Yuanqi, and he doesn't even have a way to deal with this situation!

He didn't know what those dignitaries in the country thought, why did they provoke the Qing State to provoke Yuan Qi again for no reason, and provoked Yuan Qi again and again, this time it was finally successful and completely angered Yuan Qi, didn't anyone carefully consider the consequences of provoking Yuan Qi?

After walking around the trail twice, his mood gradually calmed down, the Qing fleet could not go on an expedition to Europe, and the Qing army did not want the war in South Africa to expand or continue for a long time, so things could not develop to the worst level, as for the war reparations, it was a big deal to take the form of assistance to make reparations as before, and it was only right to end this war that there was no need to continue with dignity.

Seeing another drizzle in the sky, he walked slowly back to his office, dried his hair, then made a cup of hot tea and sat behind his desk to figure out how to send a message back home.

A gentle rhythmic knock on the door sounded, and he subconsciously said, "Please come in." ”

The door was pushed open, the French minister Baohai walked in quickly with an ugly face, and the consul Mai Huatuo, who came in closely, hurriedly closed the door gently, Baohai was not in the mood to greet politely, and said directly: "I just got the news that Yuan Qi has encouraged Germany, Austria and Italy to divide up your colonies in South Africa on the grounds of weakening your country's strength in South Africa, and in addition, the amount of war reparations for the three countries has also been greatly reduced, Germany is 15 million pounds, Austria and Italy are 10 million ....... ”

Agitation for the Three Kingdoms to divide up their colonies in South Africa? Wei Tuma was speechless in shock, and said after a while: "The Three Kingdoms agreed?" ”

Baohai glanced at him, sighed lightly, and said, "Can you disagree with this kind of good thing?" What's more, there is also Yuan Qi behind the support and agitation. ”

Wei Tuma said coldly: "Yuan Qi can support them in South Africa, can he still go to Europe to support them?" ”

"Yes!" Baohai said in a deep voice: "As long as Yuan Qi is willing, he can support it!" ”

Wei Tuoma was speechless for a moment, he knew what the so-called reluctance meant, torpedoes, torpedo boats, submarines, new mines, as long as Yuan Qi was willing to sell to the three countries, Germany, Austria and Italy were enough to threaten Britain and France in turn.

Seeing that he was silent, Mai Huatuo added: "The specific situation is that Germany occupies Bezhuna, and Austria and Italy divide Natal. As for the Qing Kingdom, it seems that there is no intention of getting involved. ”

Qing Guo didn't mean to get involved? Wei Tuoma frowned, what does Yuan Qi mean by this? Just to win them over and divide them, so he didn't hesitate to offend England to death?

"Tuk tuk" a soft knock on the door sounded again.

With a "come in", a counselor pushed open the door and came in to report: "Someone from the Zhennan Wangfu has sent a message, saying that the King of Zhennan has invited the two ministers to meet at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. ”

That's what made them eat the closed door, and then let them go tomorrow? Wei Tuma glanced at Baohai and Mai Huatuo, Yi Zhi's attitude changed so quickly, was it because he knew that the news had been leaked?

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