Li Weiguo is very single, and he directly went straight to the point to find a package and asked for a warship. Because this negotiation has been going on for a long time, but the British military has not relented, but it has not refused.

As for the British, who could not afford to make a profit, Li Weiguo knew that if he did not pay a certain price, the British would never sell the warship to him. This price may be money, but it can also be politically conditional.

Bao Ling said with a smile: "Lord Li, in principle, we have agreed to sell advanced warships to you. But we also hope that Master Li can do us a favor, we cooperate with each other, each takes what they need, this is the real cooperation, I don't know what Lord Li wants? ”

Li Weiguo knew that the conditions for the Bao Ling would be opened, and he was already mentally prepared, and he could even feel what the conditions of the Bao Ling were, because since the French Minister Bourblon was also present, it meant that the conditions were also related to the French, so he nodded and said, "Say, what conditions?" ”

Bao Ling then said: "We want to revise the Jiangning Treaty—"

"Then you should go to the Imperial Court or the local governor, and tell me that it's useless!" When Li Weiguo heard this, he immediately interrupted Bao Ling's words.

Bao Ling said with a smile: "We will naturally send someone to contact you from your Imperial Domain, but we hope to agree on the specific details through Lord Li first." ”

Li Weiguo sneered in his heart, although the British won the first Opium War, but the Qing government only regarded it as a handout to the British, and did not take the British in its eyes, otherwise there would be no Second Opium War, and the cause of the Second Opium War was also caused by the Qing government's refusal to revise the treaty. It can be seen that even if the British sent people to the Imperial Court, they would not be able to please them, and as for the local governors, they refused to talk to the foreigners. Ye Mingchen, the governor of Liangguang, is a typical example.

Li Weiguo didn't do this kind of thing that caused a lot of trouble, but he still had to listen to the conditions of Bao Ling, after all, Li Weiguo still wanted to buy warships from the British.

"I don't know what the so-called rules are, although I don't have the right to decide, but I can help you convey them to the court!"

Li Weiguo's words were not leaky, but Bao Ling didn't care. He then went through the details of the amendment of the treaty.

The general meaning of the British was to demand the opening of the whole territory of the Qing Dynasty, the stationing of foreign ministers in Beijing, and the opening of the Yangtze River to trade. Legalization of the opium trade, renegotiation of customs taxes, etc.

Although Li Weiguo had been mentally prepared for a long time, he was still furious when he heard this, and there were no problems with the development of the entire territory, the stationing of foreign ministers in Beijing, and the trade of the Yangtze River. After all, opening up to the outside world is beneficial to the country and the people. But the legalization of the opium trade is too infuriating. You must know that opium poisoning China is not only in modern history, but also in modern times, one in ten people has taken drugs, and the corridors near the campus can be seen everywhere in the needles and needles thrown away by children after injections, which shows the depth of poisoning.

Li Weiguo deeply hated this kind of opium, which not only harmed the country's economy, but also poisoned the people's bodies.

"In principle, I support the opening of the whole territory of the Qing Dynasty, the stationing of foreign ministers in Beijing, the Yangtze River trade, and even customs tariffs can be negotiated. Don't even think about legalizing the opium trade! ”

Bao Ling was pleasantly surprised, he never expected that Li Weiguo would be so open-minded in supporting their conditions. It was only after hearing that Li Weiguo opposed the legalization of the opium trade that he immediately frowned.

The opium trade was the highlight of British exports to China, and it was the only means by which the British government could balance the Sino-British trade deficit. Because Britain imports a large amount of tea, porcelain, silk and other trade deficits from China every year, it is extremely disadvantageous for a country, and the trade deficit must be balanced.

This is just like the Sino-US trade friction in later generations, China's annual exports to the United States are trade surpluses, which makes the United States very annoyed, so the United States has been constantly trading and cutting China, forcing China to lead a delegation to visit the United States at the end of the year, and then spend tens of billions of dollars to purchase American planes, in order to balance the Sino-US trade deficit and calm the anger of the United States.

Looking at the Qing Dynasty, the Qing government looked down on the British, so it was impossible to balance the trade deficit between the two sides with large-scale purchases of British goods, so the British had to take the opium trade to deal with the Qing Dynasty, when the Qing government banned smoking, it naturally forced the British to be anxious, and this is how the war broke out.

As the British Envoy to China, he was well aware of his political mission, and the legalization of the opium trade was the only way to balance the trade deficit between the two sides, so this was what he had to do.

"Since Lord Li strongly supports each of the previous clauses, and even the customs tariffs can be negotiated with us anew, why should the opium trade not be allowed to be legalized alone?"

Li Weiguo sneered: "If Sir Bao Ling also smokes opium*, then I may consider not objecting!" ”

Bao Ling was suddenly embarrassed, and this issue obviously couldn't be discussed with Li Weiguo.

The French minister, Bourblon, did not care about the legalization of the opium trade, after all, France did not have an opium base, and could not meddle in the opium trade, so he wished that the British would suffer in the opium trade and had a very good attitude towards Li Weiguo.

"Lord Lee is right, if Sir Bao Ling also smokes opium, then we in France also support the legalization of the opium trade in your country."

Bao Ling almost turned his back on his anger and glared at Bourblon fiercely.

Bourblon smiled evilly, although the two of them are in a group, but they are also in competition in private, and Bourbulon does not hide this, he has to hit him when he hits Bao Ling, and he will not be soft.

Fortunately, Li Weiguo was in favor of other issues, which made Bao Ling much happier than unhappy on the whole, and as for the legalization of the opium trade, Bao Ling could slowly think of a solution.

Li Weiguo then said: "I will convey the conditions of the two to the imperial court, as for whether the imperial court agrees or not, it has nothing to do with me." ”

Bao Ling and Bour Bronn suddenly said in unison: "Then thank you, Lord Li!" ”

"Don't rush to thank me just yet!" Li Weiguo said: "When will Sir Bao Ling send the battleship I want to buy?" ”

Bao Ling suddenly smiled cunningly and said, "Please don't worry about this, Lord Li." We're already working on this as soon as possible! ”

Li Weiguo secretly scolded in his heart, this girl was deliberately delaying, so he retaliated: "Then I'm not in a hurry." The matter of amending the treaty can also be postponed for a while! ”

Bao Ling suddenly rolled his eyes angrily, and was also scolding Li Weiguo's little fox in his heart, so he said: "I heard that Lord Li's subordinates fought with the US Navy in Wusongkou?" ”

Li Weiguo got to the point, so he admitted: "That's right, I don't know what Sir Bao Ling has to say?" ”

Bao Ling smiled sinisterly: "Lord Li killed several American soldiers last year, I think the Americans brought the fleet here this time, it should be to find trouble with Lord Li." It's a pity that Master Lee doesn't have a fleet in his hands that can compete with the Americans. I'm afraid I'm going to suffer a big loss. ”

"Really?" Li Weiguo's face did not change, but there was also a trace of nervousness in his heart, Li Jiajun really did not have a warship that could compete with the US Navy. A naval battle will definitely not be able to defeat the US Navy, but Li Weiguo will soon return to calm, and there will only be seven warships, as long as he plans properly. It is also not impossible to eat this American fleet. At this time, the overall strength of the US Navy was only at the international second-rate level. Even if Li Weiguo kills this American fleet, the United States will have more warships to send to China, so Li Weiguo is not afraid of the United States at all.

Bao Ling said with a smile: "If Lord Li promotes the revision of the treaty, then I guarantee that Lord Li will have as many warships as he wants, even including the most powerful needless first-class battleships of the Royal Navy of the British Empire, we can provide them to you, with the powerful warships we have provided to you, there will be no problem against the Americans." ”

That's what it means!

Li Weiguo understood. It looks like Bao Ling is using the Americans to put pressure on Li Weiguo. If the Americans are not packed, I am afraid that this package order will not sell the warship to him for a while and a half.

"Just want to know. The Americans came to me for revenge, will your country help me? ”

Bao Ling suddenly smiled: "I'm sorry, I'm afraid we can't help with this!" ”

Li Weiguo didn't expect the British to help him at all, and continued to ask: "Then do you want to help the Americans?" ”

"How is that possible?" Bao Ling suddenly shook his head and said: "Our British Empire has cooperated so happily with Lord Li, we will not help the Americans, we will strictly abide by neutrality, please rest assured Lord Li." ”

"That's right! We in France will also be strictly neutral! Burblon also hurriedly assured.

Li Weiguo sneered in his heart and did not expose it. The bullshit strictly adheres to neutrality, and it is not that Bao Ling and Bourblon think that he Li Weiguo can't beat the Americans, so he says so.

Leaving the British Legation, Li Weiguo suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

His purpose had been achieved, as long as Britain and France were strictly neutral, he could concentrate on cleaning up the Americans.

Su Sanniang suddenly said angrily: "What are you calling me for?" Do you speak the language of birds? I didn't understand a word! ”

Li Weiguo said with a smile: "You are my female secretary, and you will be in charge of the confidential office in the future, come to recognize the door in advance, and you will deal with them in the future." If I were you, learn bird language when you have nothing to do, although not everything is good for foreigners, there are some things that are worth learning. ”

Su Sanniang smiled: "Looking at your expression, it seems that you have achieved your goal?" ”

Li Weiguo nodded and said: "Britain and France have chosen neutrality for the time being, we must clean up the Americans before they change their minds, and we can't let Britain, France and the United States act together, more than half of the forces of Britain and France in Asia have been consumed on Heilongjiang, if I wipe out this American fleet again, the strength of Britain, France and the United States in Asia will not be enough to fear, and we can be exchanged for three years of peace." ”

"Three years of peace?" Su Sanniang asked puzzledly: "Are you saying that in three years, they will propose to revise the treaty, or even break out into war?" ”

"That's right!" Li Weiguo nodded and said, "Britain and France are now fighting to the death with Russia. Although the United States is the strongest in economic strength, it is a pity that its military strength is inferior to that of Britain and France, and if we kill this American fleet, the US Navy will not be able to deal with us again within three years. Three years later, Britain and France will settle the war in Europe, and their troops will be transferred to deal with our country, and Russia, which has suffered losses in Europe, will also transfer its troops to Asia to make up for the losses from our country. The United States will also build new warships in three years, and when the time comes, it will come back to us for revenge. ”

Su Sanniang was surprised: "If you say that, won't we have to go to war with Britain, France, the United States, and Russia in three years?" ”

Li Weiguo smiled and asked, "What's the matter, scared?" ”

Su Sanniang suddenly glanced at Li Weiguo, and said coquettishly: "You're not afraid of what I'm afraid of?" If you can't beat you and lose the battle, sister, I will take you away from home, so that the foreign devils can't find you! ”

"It's still my sister who is good to me!" Li Weiguo said with a smile, and opened his arms to hug Su Sanniang.

However, after Su Sanniang had the embarrassment of being hugged by Li Weiguo last time, she was on guard in this regard, and suddenly twisted her delicate body and dodged away like a spiritual snake.

"Why did the eldest sister avoid me? Let my brother hug me! Li Weiguo said cheekily, and pounced on Su Sanniang with open arms.

Su Sanniang dodged again, stood at a distance and looked at Li Weiguo and chuckled: "Don't think sister, I don't know you want to be bad, you are getting worse and worse!" ”

"What's wrong with me?" Li Weiguo was suddenly embarrassed, but he still chased after Su Sanniang cheekily.

Su Sanniang knew that she couldn't talk about Li Weiguo, so she smiled, immediately turned over and got on the horse, and left first without waiting for Li Weiguo.

Looking at Su Sanniang's back, Li Weiguo suddenly laughed. (To be continued......)