Li Zhen had a faint smile on his face, and said unhurriedly: "The second condition is very simple, I am ready to establish diplomatic relations with the US Federation and establish an embassy in the US Federation to promote exchanges between the two sides. Even, in order to facilitate the Chinese people in the states and the Chinese reaction situation, I also plan to establish embassies in the states. This condition is mutual, and I also welcome the establishment of a diplomatic embassy in China by the US Commonwealth to promote the development of the two countries. ”

"Feasible!"

Lincoln didn't think about it and just agreed.

Seward also nodded in agreement, having no problem with this condition.

After all, it's a mutual thing.

Li Zhen raised three fingers and said solemnly: "My third condition is that the US Federation must hand over to China to deal with any Chinese who commit crimes in the United States, and cannot deal with Chinese without authorization." ”

"Impossible!"

Seward's face changed drastically, and he flatly refused.

This point has too much impact.

If the Chinese people kill people and set fires in the United States, but the United States does not have the right to deal with them, the country will definitely be chaotic. This is an unequal treaty, and such a treaty is like the treaty signed between the American Federation and the Manchu Qing in the past, and it is also like the unequal treaty signed between England and the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Even if Seward urgently needed Li Zhen's help, it was impossible to agree to such a thing. Again, Congress and the Supreme Court will not agree.

The impact of the treaty was too great for Lincoln and Seward to decide.

The previous four conditions were within Lincoln's rights.

But when it comes to the country's bottom line, the situation is different.

Lincoln slapped the conference table, was furious, stood up abruptly, and said loudly: "President Lee, Your Excellency Seward and I are here with sincerity, and we sincerely ask for your help. But I think it is an insult to me that Your Excellency has opened his mouth and put forward impossible conditions, and to block them with such harsh and even rude conditions. Since President Lee is unwilling to help the U.S. Commonwealth, I have never been here with Seward, so I take my leave! ”

With that, Lincoln stood up and stepped forward to leave.

Seward felt that Lincoln was too domineering, this is the president of a country!

In the face of Li Zhen, he should be strong.

Li Zhen was not in a hurry, he also stood up, stopped Lincoln, and said with a smile: "Mr. President, Your Excellency Secretary of State, don't be in a hurry, don't get angry." Everything is easy to discuss, and the conditions I put forward are not suitable, so let's discuss it again. You left in a hurry, what are you talking about? This is irresponsible to the U.S. Federation and to the people of the U.S. Federation. ”

He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Sit down, sit down and say, don't worry." ”

Li Zhen softened, and Lincoln returned to his seat.

After Xiward sat down, he looked at Li Zhen, and there was a strong jealousy in his eyes.

This person is tricky, cunning, able to bend and stretch, very terrifying!

Xiward already didn't want to be antagonistic to Li Zhen, nor did he want to deal with Li Zhen, because Li Zhen gave him too much pressure, as if it was a towering mountain that could not be climbed.

Li Zhen seemed to forget the unpleasantness just now, and said: "The condition just now is because of the incident of Hong Yi in San Francisco some time ago, so I felt it and put forward such a condition. I didn't expect the two of you to react so much, and if I knew it was like this, I wouldn't have said this. In fact, Li Zhen did not have great hopes for this condition, because it was absolutely impossible to agree to such a humiliating treaty, but Li Zhen had to give it a try.

Either way, try the other person's reaction.

If the other party agrees, the benefits will be enormous.

It's just that Li Zhen still failed.

Lincoln had regained his composure, and as if he had not encountered anything unpleasant, he said without hurry: "President Li-, the matter of Hongmen Hongyi is a difficult matter to deal with. Rest assured that such a thing will not happen again. At the same time, President Lee is also asked to believe that the laws of the US Federation are absolutely able to protect the safety of the Chinese people living in the Federation. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "I'm relieved, don't worry!" ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said again: "We have slightly adjusted the fourth condition, once the Chinese people commit a crime, they will go through the legal procedures of the United States and be tried in accordance with the laws of the United States." However, once the Chinese people are interrogated, officials from the Chinese embassy must be present to participate. I thought, that's fine, right? Chinese officials are just witnesses and do not interfere in the court's handling. If the crime is true, we will never interfere with the person who should be killed. The purpose of the presence of Chinese officials is simply to level the playing field for the people. ”

As a result, both Lincoln and Secretary of State Seward were in a dilemma.

This condition doesn't sound difficult!

However, I really wanted to place a Chinese embassy official in it, and I felt that something was wrong.

Li Zhen smiled slightly and said, "If the two of you can't be sure for the time being, I'll give you an hour to discuss and then tell me the result." ”

Lincoln and Seward did not hesitate and immediately went down to discuss.

Zuo Zongtang looked strange, smiled and said, "President, the last piece of content is a little strange." I don't think it makes much sense, you think, sentencing and so on is a matter for the American courts, and the officials we sent can only sit and sit around, and have neither the right to sentence nor the opportunity to defend themselves. Such a position is pure chicken ribs! ”

Li Zhen shook his head lightly and said, "One more Chinese official, the effect is completely different. When interrogating the Chinese people, there is a Chinese official sitting on it, at least to give the Chinese people below confidence that they can not be afraid. At the same time, as long as Chinese officials dare to fight for it, many things that cannot be done can be done. This is a subtle thing, and it is man-made. ”

Zuo Zongtang bowed slightly, and understood.

Li Zhen was not in a hurry and waited slowly. He believed that Lincoln and others would make the best choice.

The United States is now in the most difficult times, and it will definitely agree.

An hour, whether long or not, short or short, soon Lincoln and Seward arrived in the conference room. When Lincoln saw Li Zhen, he nodded, smiled, and said, "President Li, we agreed to let Chinese officials be present when interrogating the Chinese people." However, he does not have the right to interfere in the judgment, please understand this. ”

Li Zhen said with a smile: "Yes, I have increased the presence of Chinese officials, and its purpose is to increase the courage of the Chinese people, so that they can calmly state the truth and not be intimidated." ”

Lincoln breathed a sigh of relief, finally solved a major matter, and said excitedly: "Now that we have reached a consensus, please go to Washington with us as soon as possible." At the same time, Brigade Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen's generals also went together to participate in this battle. ”

Li Zhen said: "I have already made a decision on the arrangement of personnel. ”

"How?" Seward asked.

ps: Fifth Shift;