"This is the same attitude of our Government, and peace in the Far East will allow us to concentrate our energies on Europe and put pressure on Germany together. Pen ~ Fun ~ Cabinet www.biquge.info" The French minister said: "France's economic assistance to Russia will continue as it has been in the past, and we very much want to see a strong Russia have a stronger voice in Europe, especially in the Balkans." ”

Kupenschi smiled bitterly and said: "How can I, a small foreign minister, influence the policy of our country, I think these conditions should be considered by the upper echelons. Of course, as the most convenient agency to contact the Chinese government, I can make suggestions to my government. ”

"It's natural, we all have the right to suggest." Zhu Erdian said with a smile: "The communication at the upper level has begun, we just need to do our duty." ”

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Zhongnanhai, Fengze Garden.

Fengze Garden is in the north of Yingtai, built during the Kangxi period, and was once a place for raising silkworms. During the Yongzheng period, the emperor performed a ceremony here before holding a pro-ploughing ceremony. The main building in Fengze Park is the Xuanxu Palace, which was renamed the Yi Nian Hall during the Guangxu period, and after the establishment of the Republic, it was renamed the Yi Nian Hall as a meeting place.

The east of the Yi Nian Hall is the Juxiang Book House, which is the residence of the president. In the west of Fengze Garden, there are Lotus Wind Huilu Pavilion, Chongya Palace, Jing Xi Xuan, Huaiyuan Zhai and Chun Yi Zhai, and the north of Lotus Wind Huilu Pavilion is Jinggu, which is a quiet small garden. To the north of Jinggu is the spring coupling Zhai, which is a meeting and entertainment venue.

The international community is shouting for fighting and killing, and the clamor for war is loud, but here we are discussing how to stop and end the Outer Mongolia issue with dignity. It is not easy to dare to go to war; It is not an easy thing to collect when you see a good situation and regain strength.

"Now that the Moroccan crisis has broken out, and the eyes of the great powers have turned to Europe again, I think it's time to stop." President Song Jiaoren turned to Chen Wenqiang and said with a smile: "Tell me about the truths you talked about last night, so that everyone can have a long insight." ”

Chen Wenqiang smiled: "Then I'll talk about my humble opinion." Everyone's opinions. ”

"What kind of modesty, no matter how you refute your opinions, you are incomplete." Wu Luzhen pursed her lips and said.

"That's still not a good reason, and the analysis is not thorough." Chen Wenqiang smiled, got down to business, opened the document and began to speak: "The Moroccan crisis is a wrestling between the two major military blocs in the world, and these two crises. Now they all show the audacity of the German rulers, but they also reveal the characteristics of insufficient planning. Germany was always aimed at threatening and striking France, which was supported by Britain and Russia, was no longer the lamb it once was. It should be unsurprising that in the crisis, despite Germany's repeated military confrontation and murderous intentions, it will be pushed back by France. Of course, an economic crisis is raging in Germany, and if Britain strongly supports France, Germany will have to back down temporarily. ”

"That is, the thunder is loud. The rain has subsided. Yuan Shikai said thoughtfully: "In the Moroccan crisis, the Entente will certainly exert joint pressure, and there must be certain practical actions to deter Germany." Russia, presumably, will turn its attention to Europe, and that will be very beneficial to our country. ”

"Since it is advantageous, why not take advantage of the victory to expand the results of the battle and solve the problem once and for all?" Wu Luzhen asked suspiciously.

"Taking advantage of victory to expand the results of the war, it is not necessary to use military means." Song Jiaoren said: "And Russia is in a hurry. Make them hold grudges, once the Moroccan crisis is resolved. Isn't it about making a comeback? What we want is a relatively peaceful environment for development, and we can't be busy with war every day. ”

"The president is right." Chen Wenqiang added: "In terms of national strength, our country is not as good as Russia, but this time we have achieved some results by being prepared to attack and unprepared, and we must not get carried away." Be on one's high horse. Russia now wants to shift its center of gravity to Europe, which is the demand of Russia itself, and it is also the result that Britain and France want to see. We should take this opportunity to negotiate favourable terms as much as possible to put an end to the war for the time being. Strive to develop national strength. ”

"The mediation proposal put forward by the Russian envoy is too harsh and unacceptable." Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang said: "We should have our own bottom line and strive for the maximum benefits. If you can't win it for the time being, you can't rush to sign the contract, and you can leave it to the future development of the situation to make a decision. ”

"Yes, we should have our own conditions for negotiation, the British and French ministers met this afternoon, presumably for the sake of this matter, we should respond in advance." Chen Wenqiang nodded in agreement.

Song Jiaoren looked at the mediation conditions sent by the Russian minister and analyzed them one by one: "The government can undertake not to change the original local self-government system in Outer Mongolia for the time being, but some separatists must be punished, and a supervisor must be dispatched. Outer Mongolia is allowed to have the right to organize armaments and police, and non-Mongolian people are not allowed to colonize Outer Mongolia. The first half of this sentence cannot be promised, and the second half of the sentence can be considered. It is also not acceptable not to send troops, set up officials, or hold colonizations in Outer Mongolia. It seems that it would be easier for us to revisit the development of a complete set of conditions. ”

"Indeed, the mediation conditions of the Russians seem to be on fire." Wu Luzhen nodded in agreement with Song Jiaoren's opinion.

"It's not without reference." Chen Wenqiang said with a smile: "If the Russians don't agree, we want to do it, and if the Russians agree, we don't agree, that's fine." ”

"You're going to be lazy." Song Jiaoren shook his head with a smile and said: "It's better to make more diplomatic efforts, not only to lose power and humiliate the country, but also to give an account to the people of the whole country; And we can't force Russia too tightly and make the battlefield protracted, it's hard to grasp this measure! ”

Although both sides have decided to stop, the political contest between countries is destined to not be a simple process. For the new government, there must be an outlet for the morale that has been stirred up, because the morale that is going well and high must also end perfectly with a decisive victory.

For Russia, a temporary concession is certain, but it should also create a little trouble for the Chinese government, or the Chinese government should also make some concessions so that he can save some face.

Therefore, a diplomat should somehow have the talent of an actor, the eloquence of an orator, the quality of being able to bend and stretch.

Chen Wenqiang met with the British and French envoys with a smile on his face, and seemed to be sincerely pleased with the successive victories of the Chinese army. To prove this, he also displayed the telegram sent by the Central Route Army. This contrived made the British and French ministers have some psychological illusions, and their expressions were a little hesitant.

Zhu thought about it again and again, and decided to knock on the side first, and make a roundabout test. He first congratulated Chen Wenqiang, and then turned the conversation to the railway.

"China's railway construction is very planned. So far, it's also very productive. Zhu Erdian said with a smile: "Especially in the south, due to the climate, the road construction time is longer. The speed of the Tianjin-Pudong Railway is amazing, and the construction of the Guangdong-Guizhou Railway has also begun, relative to the north-"

"yes. The long winter time in the north really affects the progress of the project. Chen Wenqiang nodded in agreement, and said helplessly: "If it can be constructed in winter, even if the efficiency is not high, it is good." ”

Zhu Erdian touched his chin and pretended to think about it, and said: "If you want to say that construction and road construction in a cold environment, Russia should be very experienced, and many of the Trans-Siberian railways are built on permafrost. ”

"No, no." Chen Wenqiang's head shook rapidly. He frowned and said: "On the issue of Outer Mongolia, Russia has behaved too badly, and the people of the whole country are extremely disgusted, if it were not for the government to suppress it, the Russians in China may ——, let the Russians guide the construction of the railway, and the government would not dare to take this risk." ”

"I understand that." "But Mr. Secretary of State must have heard the saying that there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies between nations. Only eternal benefits. ”

Chen Wenqiang looked at Zhu Erdian with some confusion and didn't speak for a long time. Then he asked tentatively, "Mr. Zhu Erdian, I don't understand what you mean?" ”

Zhu Erdian said with a smile: "Russia has indeed done things that hurt the feelings of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, but this is largely due to differences in consciousness and misunderstanding. Now, the Chinese government has benefited greatly from the war, and the Russian government has realized its mistake. We think it's better not to expand the war, after all. Peace in the Far East is what we all aspire to. ”

"Yes, peace in the Far East is also beneficial to your government." The French minister chimed in: "War is a terrible thing, countless people have died, and countless possessions have been wiped out. ”

Chen Wenqiang pondered. "The love of the Chinese people for peace is beyond doubt, and the Chinese government is not a government that is recklessly militaristic. The fact that the Russians have come to this point is entirely the result of the Russians' step-by-step interference in China's internal affairs and their contempt for China's territorial and sovereign integrity. Of course, mediation is not impossible, but the conditions must be favorable to our country, or in other words, they must be acceptable to the Chinese people. ”

"Of course, we understand that." "As a mediator, justice is necessary. ”

The French envoy asked tentatively: "We propose to hold trilateral talks between China, Russia and Mongolia, with Britain and France mediating the views of all parties and resolving the issue by peaceful means." What do you think, Mr. Secretary? ”

"Mongolia is Chinese territory, and as a local government, it is not qualified to negotiate with the national government on a reciprocal basis." Chen Wenqiang shook his head and said: "The Sino-Russian talks can be considered, but if it is still the conditions proposed last time, I don't think there is any need to say it." ”

Zhu Erdian nodded and said: "The victor must always have a proper harvest, but Russia's strength is far stronger than China's, both sides should make some compromises to end this turmoil!" I would like to hear the conditions of the Chinese government first, if the lion opens his mouth and it will be difficult for the mediator to deal with it, then the only way to do this is to use a higher relationship. ”

Chen Wenqiang didn't speak for the time being, and said with a smile for a while: "There must be a process of negotiation, and the two ministers will organize talks between the two sides." ”

"Now that a peaceful settlement has been decided, the Chinese government should order the military to cease operations first." "This is a friendly gesture to the desire for peace," the French minister said. ”

Chen Wenqiang shook his head and said: "This is something that the Chinese government cannot agree to, and it is our bottom line to march into Kulen, otherwise it will not be able to appease the morale of the army and calm the surging tide of the people in the country." I hope the two ministers can understand this. ”

"What about the number of people who entered the Cullen army?" Zhu Erdian asked.

"Then it depends on the outcome of the negotiations." Chen Wenqiang said with a smile: "I think Russia should know how to cherish time. ”

Time, Chen Wenqiang's mention of this phrase made the two ministers' envoys understand the intentions of the Chinese government. If the negotiations drag on for a long time because of Russia's toughness, the actions of the Chinese military are likely to create some kind of fait accompli. In other words, now that the Chinese army has an advantage in Outer Mongolia, the more successful China will be if the negotiations drag on.

Zhu Erdian took out the text of Russia's conditions from his briefcase, handed it to Chen Wenqiang, and said: "In order to save time for formal negotiations, I think it is more appropriate to communicate first." ”

Chen Wenqiang hesitated, stretched out his hand to take it, looked at it carefully, and commented and refuted it unhurriedly.

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The Chinese government's unhurried approach confused Britain and France, and also caused Russia to misjudge. In the face of the increasing number of troops entering Mongolia, Russia made great compromises, and Britain and France also exerted pressure on the Chinese government.

The outbreak of the Moroccan crisis gave the Chinese government an opportunity to peacefully resolve the Outer Mongolia issue, after all, war is very draining, and the republic does not want to form a protracted armed confrontation with Russia.

Moreover, the Chinese Government has benefited a lot from this armed conflict, which has not only tempered the army, but also rallied the morale of the army and the people. Xinjiang was also brought into the palm of his hand, and the power structure was reorganized in the northwest region at the time of the mobilization of troops, and the control of the central government was greatly strengthened. Outer Mongolia has also changed from independence to autonomy, and it is the autonomy of the central government with a certain right to speak.

Of course, the Chinese government has also made appropriate concessions. The Outer Mongolian garrison was finally designated as a mixed brigade with a total of more than 5,000 people. However, Kobdo, which belongs to Xinjiang and is an important place in the throat of Mongolia, still has more than 3,000 backup troops.

"Russia recognizes Outer Mongolia as an inalienable part of China's territory and maintains all the rights that China has always had; China undertakes not to change the existing system of local autonomy in Outer Mongolia for the time being, and not to hold the princes of Outer Mongolia accountable for advocating independence. The armed forces formed without authorization in Outer Mongolia were immediately disarmed and disbanded, and a police academy composed of instructors from China, Russia, France, and the United States was established, allowing the government of the Outer Mongolia Autonomous Region to organize patrols of limited scales. The central government has promised not to reclaim land from Outer Mongolia, and non-Mongolian people are not allowed to 'colonize' Outer Mongolia; the Outer Mongolian ethnic autonomy enjoys the right of ethnic autonomy as stipulated in the Constitution, the Law on Regional Ethnic Autonomy and other laws, and the central government has the right to supervise and guide; In view of the geographical relationship between Russia and Outer Mongolia, Russian businessmen can enjoy certain preferential tax ...... in Outer Mongolia"

As the negotiations progressed, it seemed that everything was going well, but there was still an obstacle, and that was the issue of Donnu Ulianghai.

Russia refused to include the issue of the Donu-Ulianghai issue in the negotiating agreement, and stated that Russia had a special status in the Tangnu-Ulianghai area and that the inhabitants of the Tangnu-Ulianghai region were already under the de facto protection of Russia. (To be continued.) )