The defeat in the South African War made Souness lose his previous confidence, so he had to pull down his face and plead with Zhang Chunping.

"In that case, we might as well make an estimate of the East Siberian region, so that we can better advance the next negotiations."

Bruce on the side hurriedly said, "In our opinion, the cold climate in Eastern Siberia is not suitable for human survival at all, even if there are more resources, it cannot be settled and developed again, this land is not as attractive as it seems, if it is up to me to estimate, the fifteen million pounds is already a good number, General Zhang Chunping's valuation is relatively fair." ”

Ulshakov glared at Bruce fiercely, now the foreign policy of the United States is to closely follow the Chinese Empire, although the current strength of the two countries is relatively close, but because of Guo Ye and Chen Hai, the Chinese Empire makes the United States in front of the Chinese Empire, it is inevitable that the confidence is insufficient, helping you win the civil war, and at the same time saving the president's life, such a great affection, is it not worth your American support to show sincerity?

However, at this price, Ulishakov is absolutely unacceptable, not only can he not accept it, even if he sells Eastern Siberia, it is not that Urishakov can do the master, but now the situation is stronger than people, Ulishakov can only go ahead first, if the tsar does not agree, it is a big deal to overturn it and start over.

Yes, Ulishakov did not have obvious obstacles, first look at the tone of the crowd.

Souness was dissatisfied: "Bruce, that's more than three million square kilometers of land, more than three hundred thousand square kilometers, fifteen million pounds, it's too little, it's almost doubled, thirty million pounds, it can't be less." Moreover, your country's claim of 70 million pounds is too high, even if your country suffered heavy losses and the war cost was staggering, it would not have used so much money, right? 70 million pounds, if you buy artillery, you can buy 100,000, if you buy heavy machine guns, more than 100,000, rifles? I'm afraid that all the rifles in the whole world will be able to buy! ”

"Mr. Soness, according to your opinion, how much do you intend to claim?"

The Prussian envoy Dolemy asked.

Souness gritted his teeth, this figure must not only be acceptable to the Chinese Empire, but also not damage too much vitality of the Tsarist Empire, otherwise, the agreement will not be reached.

"According to my opinion, Tsarist Russia can transfer Eastern Siberia to the Chinese Empire at a price of 30 million pounds, in addition, the Tsarist Empire will compensate the Chinese Empire for the war expenses of 10 million pounds, the loss of civilians 5 million pounds, and the loss of other items 5 million pounds, a total of 20 million pounds, to be paid in five years, and the agreement is reached, the Chinese Empire will withdraw the Chinese People's Army from Siberia and release the prisoners."

I have to say that as a veteran of resolving diplomatic disputes, the plan proposed by Soness is the most realistic, and it is enough to come up with 20 million pounds, although it is also a bit laborious for the Tsarist Empire, but it is not unacceptable, not to mention that it is enough to pay only 6 million pounds a year with interest for five years. And for the Chinese Empire, it is even more profitable, picking up an East Siberia for nothing, that is more than 4 million square kilometers of land, in addition to East Siberia, you can also get 20 million pounds in compensation, 20 million pounds, although it is 20 million pounds worse than the requirements of the Chinese Empire, but it is enough to pay the expenses of the Chinese Empire and make up for the losses of the Chinese Empire.

You must know that most of the war for half a year, although the cost is amazing, but the war budget is only forty or fifty million silver dollars, less than ten million pounds, as for the other 10 million pounds, it is almost the Chinese Empire earned for nothing, originally outside the border is a vast and sparsely populated area, how much loss can be suffered, even if some people die, it is enough to make up for it, when the Qing Dynasty, the civilians of the Qing Kingdom died in the war, and they have always died in vain.

However, they are not facing the envoy of the Qing State, but the plenipotentiary representative of the Chinese Empire, Zhang Chunping is not comparable to those smears of the Qing State, even if Li Hongzhang, who is known for his strong diplomatic ability, is here, it can only be said that he is more long-sleeved and good at dancing than Zhang Chunping, but his vision and courage are not beyond the reach of Li Hongzhang!

"Mr. Souness, your abacus is too loud, isn't it? 30 million pounds to buy East Siberia? Joke, it's almost the same to buy your British Isles of the British Empire! The population of the whole of Eastern Siberia together is not as large as the population of one of our Baoding provinces! Not even a third of the population of Baoding Mansion, you want us to spend 30 million pounds to buy it? In a word, it's fifteen million pounds, or we don't want East Siberia, you just come up with 70 million pounds! ”

Zhang Chunping said coldly.

Soness hurriedly said: "General Zhang, you are too brainless, negotiate, negotiate!" Since it is a negotiation, it is necessary to leave room for maneuver for everyone, like this, don't say a month, even a year, we can't talk about anything! ”

"If you can't talk about the result, you can't talk about the result, what's the matter with a year, I have time to play with you!"

Zhang Chunping sneered.

"That's it! Chunping, let's take a step! ”

Guo Songtao's voice sounded outside, the original delegation was Zhang Chunping and Xue Fucheng in charge, Guo Songtao was okay on weekdays, so he showed up to listen, this time, he obviously came prepared, and came under the guidance of Guo Ye.

"Chunping, since it is a negotiation, we can't help but make concessions, so let's make concessions from the amount of 70 million pounds claimed to 60 million pounds, which will be used to advance the negotiations!"

Zhang Chunping pretended to be surprised, and said urgently: "Mr. Prime Minister, what are you doing here?" From 70 million to 60 million! Your Majesty, how can we explain it? ”

Guo Songtao shook his head and replied: "Okay, Your Majesty, I'll go and say, it's not a way to drag it out for a long time, don't you know that the Russians are all rice buckets, one person's food is worth the three of us, what are we doing with a group of rice buckets?" ”

Wow......

The whole auditorium erupted in laughter, the Russians are all rice buckets, this is too talented!

Urishakov almost choked back his internal injuries, if it was usual, I was afraid that he would have jumped up and fought back, but now I don't dare, don't say that the Russians are rice buckets, even if you scold his ancestors for eight generations are rice buckets, he has to endure it!

Because, because Guo Songtao's family gave a concession signal, he reduced 10 million pounds!

Sour, Ulishakov is already extremely sour!

(To be continued.) )

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