The French diplomat really got to the point, because the Western countries are now on the last train of the Age of Discovery, and it is almost time to start the final partition of the colonies and the division of territory. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info countries in Africa, Meizhou and other places to carve up their colonies, and even have gone deep into Asia. However, if you want to open up a colony in Asia, you have to face China, the largest country. You must know that European countries also understand that China has been an arbiter of the Asian order in the past, so if you have to understand China's attitude, otherwise they don't know what kind of diplomatic strategy they should adopt.

"The French, it seems, want to penetrate into our Asia." Xu Qing thought to himself.

Xu Qing knew that France had seized Vietnam later, and this France had seized Vietnam during the reign of Napoleon III, but Xu Qing did not think that this was also Napoleon III's policy. In fact, in many cases, a country's attitude towards governance, especially its attitude towards the outside world, does not change with the change of leaders, or even with the change of dynasty.

As long as the country's interests remain unchanged, no matter whether the country's internal political system becomes a monarchy, a constitutional system or even a republic, etc., no matter how many leaders are changed, it will not change much. This is the so-called interests determine the position, and the ass determines the core of the head.

Therefore, although the current France is not the same France that later sent troops to invade Vietnam, the French have already determined the idea of colonizing foreign countries, and this will not be easily changed with the change of dynasty. It's like even though Tsarist Russia became the Soviet Union, it still refused to return those territories.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, the Qing Dynasty Government of China, once again declare a matter to the European countries on behalf of our China. In Southeast Asia, it is not that there is no civilization, and this Southeast Asia has always been within the scope of our Chinese civilization. Whether it is Vietnam, what the West calls Cochinchina, or Japan, or even the Republic of Lanfang in Southeast Asia, and the Sultanate of Sulu, they are all China's sphere of influence, and they are all subject to China's protection and arbitration. ”

"As early as the Ming Dynasty, the Sultanate of Sulu once personally went to our China to meet our Chinese Yongle Emperor, and even later died of illness in China, allowing the prince to return to China to inherit the position of sultan. Although China has experienced a change of government and a change of ruling family, we have inherited all the legal systems and responsibilities of the Ming Dynasty, and we will continue to undertake the protection and arbitration of Southeast Asia. ”

"I know that European countries have ideas about colonizing Southeast Asia, but I hope that this is the end of your thoughts. From now on, we will not continue to pursue it, and we hope that everyone will keep it as it is and not continue to go too far. If we dare to continue to go too far, then we in China will not sit idly by. If there is anyone who wants to continue to infringe on China's overseas territories, then please stop from the precipice. ”

Xu Qing told those Western countries here that Southeast Asia is China's sphere of influence, and they must take the initiative to maintain the status quo at present, and they cannot continue to expand. If it continues to expand, China will certainly not sit idly by. Those European countries are also very worried.

They have long wanted to get involved in Southeast Asia, but they didn't expect China to make such righteous statements at this time, so that they already knew in their hearts that they had to change their foreign policy, otherwise if they really annoyed China, it would be a big trouble.

Looking at those European diplomats with solemn faces, Xu Qing snickered and thought in his heart: "A group of fools, just scaring themselves." I'm just bluffing, you're all stunned! ”

However, those Europes are not clear, Xu Qing, the Manchu envoy to Europe, is completely uncontrolled, and he comes as soon as he opens his mouth. However, the European countries have too little understanding of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and many situations are blind people touching the elephant and cannot see clearly. Xu Qing was so frightened, they really thought it was the true attitude of the Manchus, and they couldn't imagine that Xu Qing was really "falsely preaching the holy decree", and Xu Qing's meaning did not mean that it was the true attitude of the Manchus.

Then a British reporter asked again: "May I ask Minister Xu Qing, does China regard Southeast Asia as its sphere of influence and does not allow our European countries to easily continue to deepen colonization?" ”

Xu Qing nodded and said, "That's right, Southeast Asia is also our China's sphere of influence, and we will never allow anyone to easily invade it." As far as I know, more than 20 years ago, Mr. James Monroe, President of the United States, mentioned in his seventh State of the Union address that the Americas are the Americas of the United States, and European countries should not colonize the Americas. And we are the same in China, we are not interested in Europe, we do not want to infringe on the territory and interests of European countries, but we also hope that European countries will not encroach on us. ”

"If we dare to infringe on us, we in China will have the courage and strength to safeguard our China's national interests! This, that is, our Chinese attitude towards Southeast Asia, I hope European countries can understand! ”

Those European diplomats had sad faces, and this Xu Qing expressed his attitude so directly, which may really represent the attitude of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. But this is not surprising, this one actually has a historical origin. Over the past 1,000 years or even nearly 2,000 years, China has been the arbiter of Southeast Asia and even Central Asia, and all of Southeast Asia and even part of Central Asia and West Asia have been China's sphere of influence. Therefore, no matter how China changes the dynasty, it is normal to inherit the political ideas of the previous generation.

It is not impossible for China to include Southeast Asia as its sphere of influence, but it is very likely. Xu Qing said it so loudly on behalf of China, which made them even more worried.

Xu Qing even understands the "Monroe Doctrine" in the United States, which shows that he has truly expressed his attitude. As far as European countries are concerned, perhaps the United States has put forward the "Monroe Doctrine," and European countries cannot afford to take it seriously. This is because although the United States put forward the Monroe Doctrine, its strength cannot guarantee the implementation of the Monroe Doctrine.

But China is the opposite, and now Xu Qing has put forward ideas similar to the Monroe Doctrine on behalf of China, which means that China will have the strength to assert its influence in Southeast Asia. You must know that China has a population of 400 million, and if tens of millions of troops are mobilized according to European standards, it is not impossible, on the contrary, it is more than enough.

This is the war potential, so that the countries of Europe have to be afraid. In this era, population is also a war resource, and the large number of soldiers is still one of the most important reasons for determining the outcome of a war. They had to be afraid, so they were very worried.

"Please remember to all European diplomats that China has the ability to maintain our power position in Asia, and if European countries want to infringe on our Chinese interests in Southeast Asia, then China will never agree! We will do everything in our power to defend our interests, including the use of force! ”

Xu Qing said so righteously, European countries understand that this is not a "joke", but a real representative of the Manchu court's foreign declaration, if anyone dares to continue to infringe on China's interests in Southeast Asia, then China will not sit idly by, on the contrary, will take the initiative to protect its own interests, and even the last sentence includes the use of force, which represents China's determination.

Soon, a British diplomat brought it up again, saying: "Minister Xu Qing, may I ask what China intends to do with the colonies that we have developed in the Far East?" Especially in Asia, we have already opened up a lot of colonies, we have already made a lot of investments there, and we can't get out easily. If so, then what do we do about it? We don't have the idea of being a direct enemy of China, we just want to be able to gain some economic benefits, and we have no intention of occupying territory. ”

Those European countries are worried, for fear that it will really make China's "paper tiger" lively. But they are not reconciled, especially when many countries have colonies in Southeast Asia, it is impossible to spit out what they eat in their mouths, and of course they will not be reconciled. Including the Philippines was a Spanish colony, the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company were all hegemons in Far East Asia.

Let them push it out like this, they will definitely not be reconciled.

Xu Qing thought about it, it was not suitable to continue persecution at this time. The so-called too rigid and easy to break, after all, China is just a paper tiger, if it is really persecuted too much, will these Europeans be "trapped in the beast", and then really expose the real situation that China is a paper tiger? China can't afford a real large-scale war at present, after all, although Xu Qing is bluffing and intimidating here, Xu Qing is also afraid that the paper tiger of the Manchu Qing Dynasty will really be exposed.

"In this regard, China has always advocated friendly exchanges with other countries. We support European countries to invest in Southeast Asia, and even take the initiative to develop the local economy. We in China will uphold the principle of shelving disputes and joint development, and support other countries to develop local resources together. However, we in China still want to tell you that we hope that you will abide by China's Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and abide by local folk customs as much as possible. After all, as the West says, being in Rome is like doing what the Romans do, and when we go to the East, we also hope that everyone can 'follow the local customs'. Xu Qing explained.

The European countries finally breathed a sigh of relief, and it seems that China did not directly force the European countries to completely withdraw from the idea of colonizing in East Asia, and this is also the best. If China really wants to force European countries to withdraw from its colonies in the Far East, it will be in big trouble. When the time comes, I am afraid that those capitalists who are unwilling to suffer their interests will force the country to go to war with China, a huge power.

However, they actually don't know that Xu Qing is just bluffing. Xu Qing is actually worried about the outbreak of war, once this kind of persecution is too much, then European countries may really have to fight hard. Therefore, under such a situation where the two sides were afraid of beating the wolf with a hemp stick, Xu Qing had no choice but to take a step back and put forward the principle of "shelving disputes and developing them together."

Anyway, isn't this kind of politics the art of compromise? Whether it is a domestic political struggle or an international political struggle, if you want to fight for it, you must first know how to compromise. In the compromise again and again to obtain the greatest benefits, to obtain the most suitable interests for themselves, then gradually accumulate strength, in order to be qualified to compete. If you don't compromise, you won't fight, and you're not qualified to participate in the struggle!

At present, China is just a bluffing paper tiger, relying entirely on Xu Qing's mouth to brag, but it is Xu Qing who is most afraid of the outbreak of war. Therefore, the necessary compromise is still necessary.

"We must be willing to follow China's Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and we are also willing to abide by local folk customs. We just want some economic benefits, and there will be no territorial claims! The British diplomat hastened to reassure.

Those European countries have coaxed a lot one by one, and they dare not continue to have any extravagant territorial claims. Anyway, since it is the pursuit of economic interests, there is no need to seize territory. Of course, they also got the conditions of the Chinese minister Xu Qing, that is, to put aside the dispute and jointly develop, which means that China does not intend to directly annex it alone, and is also willing to develop peacefully with other countries.

However, they knew that since Xu Qing had already begun to warn, it was impossible for them to continue to be so excessive in the local area. China must be given a little face, otherwise they will provoke China again.

"I hope they don't go too far, although China doesn't have the strength to influence Southeast Asia now, but after I say that, they shouldn't dare to continue to go too far." Xu Qing thought to himself.

This press conference ended soon with everyone's thoughts. However, these European countries also really understand China's "attitude", Xu Qing successfully fooled these European countries, making them think that Xu Qing's personal attitude is also China's attitude, who makes them too ignorant of China, and even what Xu Qing says is what it is, it is difficult to verify.

What's more, Xu Qing was sent by the Chinese government, which according to Western tradition, that is, it represents the attitude of the country. However, Xu Qing is a completely uncontrolled guy, which is not clear to both the Manchus and Western countries. As is customary in the West, the minister represents the attitude at home. However, the Manchus regarded this Europe as a barbarian, and even ignored Xu Qing casually, and even bothered to send the people who supervised Xu Qing, so it is conceivable that the Manchus did not take it too seriously.

It was precisely because of the mutual incomprehension of the two sides that Xu Qingtian was given a great opportunity.

Xu Qing took Hu Ling back to the legation, and Xu Qing took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

"Master Xu, domestic international students are here!" Hu Ling said.