The negotiations have been deadlocked for some time, and the ministers of the four countries are really a little anxious, especially Britain and France, and the pressure is increasing at home, and those hawkish figures are grinding their fists one by one, trying to expand the war.

American Minister Hua Ruohan sat on the chair of the post house, a little listless, originally this matter, it has nothing to do with their United States, just want to follow the British and French behind to pick up some soup to drink, I didn't expect that although this Qing country is weak, but it still has a bit of backbone, and it really makes people anxious.

When Hua Ruohan was in a daze, someone outside reported that it was Prince Gong of the Great Qing Dynasty? Ask to see the leader Guo Ye!

Hua Ruohan was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly ordered someone to invite the two in.

After getting to know each other, they sat down.

Hua Ruohan asked, "May I ask the prince, I came to see me this time, but what advice do you have?" ”

When Hua Ruohan first arrived in China, he didn't know any Chinese, so he could only translate through a translator, but before the translator could open his mouth, Guo Ye on the side said to Hua Ruohan in an authentic New York film: "Dear Minister Hua Ruohan, on behalf of himself and His Majesty the Emperor, our Prince would like to extend our greetings to President James Cambunam of your country. ”

Hua Ruohan looked surprised, the two young people in front of him are really not ordinary people, not to mention this older prince, but this young man in his twenties is definitely not simple, not only master this fluent English, but also care about international diplomatic etiquette, since he arrived in the Qing Dynasty, it is the first time he has encountered it!

Hua Ruohan was stunned, and hurriedly bowed down slightly and said: "I, the American Minister Hua Ruohan, on behalf of our Mr. President, would like to extend my greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of your country, thank you for your kindness!" ”

Guo Ye is looking at Yi? After translating Hua Ruohan's words, Prince Gong laughed, he had heard before, these foreigners are very difficult to deal with, and now it seems that this is not very polite?

How did he know that it was not that foreigners didn't understand etiquette, but that it was the self-righteous ministers of their Great Qing Kingdom who blew their beards and glared at others every day, or they didn't say a word, what kind of attitude people could have towards them?

Prince Gong said with a smile: "Minister Hua Ruohan, this time this king and Guo Xiangban came to visit us, in order to communicate on the relationship between your two countries, and hope that your country can withdraw from this negotiation." ”

Although Prince Gong had a kind attitude, he asked Hua Ruohan to withdraw from the talks of the five countries, which was really too blunt.

Guo Ye smiled bitterly in his heart, this errand is really not easy to handle, these big men of the Heavenly Empire are all in tune, if you all have the ability of Li Hongzhang in the future, it is okay to be so awesome and coaxing......

Guo Ye said in a low voice: "Lord Wang, please allow me to make a full decision in this meeting, otherwise the language is incomprehensible, and it is easy to misunderstand, if there is something that needs to be considered, I will discuss it with you!" ”

Prince Gong nodded, Guo Ye turned around and said to Hua Ruohan: "Mr. Minister, in fact, we came here this time to express our dissatisfaction with your country's current consistency with Britain and France. ”

Hua Ruohan was stunned for a moment and replied: "Lord Xiangban, it is not that we are in step with Britain and France now, but that some of your country's practices have made several of our countries feel very dissatisfied, so we have unanimously made requests to your country. ”

Guo Ye said with a smile: "Mr. Minister, if your country has any requirements, you can put them forward to our Qing government, and we will naturally give your country a satisfactory answer, and as far as I know, your country is not peaceful now, and the legitimate government of the south and the north is full of contradictions, why do you need to wade into this troubled water at this critical moment?" As the saying goes, many friends have many roads, if your country is willing to give in this time, in the next counterinsurgency of your country, our Qing government will also fully support your government! ”

Hua Ruohan's heart jumped, what kind of person is this young man! Even the political situation in the United States is clear!

Hua Ruohan said in a deep voice: "Lord Xiangban, I have to admit that I want to be impressed by you, I didn't expect that there would be a person in the Great Qing Kingdom who understands the international situation so well, if you had presided over the negotiations earlier, I guess this situation would definitely not have fallen to the point where we are now fighting each other!" However, if we choose to withdraw at this time, Britain and France will inevitably put pressure on our government, this ......"

Obviously, Hua Ruohan threw out this excuse to see what kind of conditions the two young people on the other side could give, it is not profitable to be early, if you don't come up with some dry goods, why should we offend the British and the French?

Guo Ye sneered in his heart and replied: "Mr. Hua Ruohan, you must know that our Great Qing Kingdom has no hostility towards your country, on the contrary, we still want to further develop cooperation and trade relations with your country, on the contrary, look at the current British and French, don't tell me that you don't know, why are the slave owners in the south of your country ready to overthrow the northern government now?" It's not that Britain and France are behind the scenes, they are forced by international pressure to dare not openly interfere in your internal affairs, but, obviously, they have been secretly supporting, you must know that they have not provided all kinds of support to the south, and they have delivered a lot of weapons alone, right? In the face of such a country, with all due respect, it is really a bit funny that your country should still be on the same side as them......"

Hua Ruohan's face changed immediately, how could this guy in front of him understand the United States so clearly! Where did he come from the channel and get so much information? Yes, now the slave owners and manor owners in the south are ready to move, trying to overthrow the northern government, or secede independence, the northern government is moving towards the complete abolition of serfdom, the current situation is already tense, the most important thing is that now the south is supported by Britain and France, the momentum of independence is becoming more and more obvious, President Cambunam is quite annoyed by this, but Britain and France are powerful, even the United States, now it is absolutely impossible to provoke Britain and France, but now what Guo Ye said is also quite relieved, Why was Lao Tzu yin by you, and he still wants to help you? Is Lao Tzu so wretched?

Hua Ruohan smiled and replied: "Lord Gong, Lord Xiangban, open the skylight and say something, if your country can give us some attractive conditions for the United States, so that I have a way to explain to our President and Congress, it is not impossible for us to withdraw our troops, but, in a word, you need to show your sincerity!" ”