Chapter 302: A Knife in the Waist
With the killing of Komura Shotaro and the failure to elect a new minister for Fuso, peace talks between various countries came to a brief standstill. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Jin Guo men are inferior to women, especially Yoko is just a side room, not a wife, Zhao Guanhou bought a coffin, and put a few clothes in it before Yoko's death, which can be regarded as a mound of clothes.
Originally, I wanted to find someone to recite the scriptures, but when the foreign soldiers entered the city, the power of God and Christianity was greatly victorious, and the spells of Buddhism and Taoism were always inferior to Taixi's spear. It is Yijing Shi and even the surrounding towns, and the disciples are everywhere and there is no trace of the monks, and it is impossible to make a Dharma dojo. In the end, I had to find some people to shave my head and recite some incantations to explain.
This scale must be considered unprecedentedly grand for a concubine, and Fusang cannot blame anything for this. After Zhao Guanhou casually coped with the funeral for two days, he went to the legations to start visiting, using this buffer period to start communicating with foreign affairs, and the grief could no longer be seen.
This does not mean that he is lucky, but that he has learned in the past two days that Yoko shot Fukushima. The fiancΓ©e's disheveled and gun-toting killing a man could easily be portrayed as a peachy incident. As a husband, Zhao Guanhou felt that he had been insulted, and even his attitude towards Fusang became very cold, which was also reasonable.
In the Tiele Legation, Oleg shook his head and laughed self-deprecatingly, "The big men of St. Petersburg, it's time to cheer again." With a slight wave of his hand, the great Tiele Empire destroyed the headquarters of the intelligence agency of the Fuso people in China. This glorious victory is enough to give some of our big names a light on their faces, and the whole experience is enough to complete an excellent adventure novel. β
Gerth spread his hands, "With the black fox, now is not the time to complain and whine. Those people care about grades and funding, not what you think. Now you should think about how to deal with those Fuso maniacs. They're not going to leave it at that. β
"What else? Stay in the legation, reduce going out, and suspend all work in the capital. If necessary, I would buy a train ticket and get out of here. I'm an intelligence officer, not a soldier, and it's not my job to fight hard. Geers, accept my suggestion, make contact with Jinguo, establish good relations, and in the future, we and Fuso will have to go to war outside the Guan. Whoever can win the support of the Jin State will win the war. β
"The support of the Golden State? I think you're taking them too seriously, Fuso isn't qualified to be an opponent of the Empire, if these madmen are really stupid enough to wage war against us. Then we will completely destroy them and let them know that their victory over the Kingdom of Jin does not mean that they are qualified to challenge other countries. β
Oleg shrugged his shoulders: "If you insist, then all you can say is, good luck." β
"Now it is the people of Jin who need good luck, and now without the support of Fusang, what tricks can Jin Guo change? They have run out of room to maneuver, and now it's time for us to reap the benefits. β
In his opinion, without the support of Aoki Xuanchun, Zhao Guanhou was lonely and could not change any tricks. Daikin had no cards to play in his hand, and could do nothing but accept the Fengtian Confession Charter. However, not long after Oleg packed his luggage and left the embassy, Gers received a note from the Kim side: Daikin decided to negotiate with each country separately.
Originally, the negotiations on the withdrawal of troops were agreed by various countries to advance and retreat together, and Tiele would not be alone, but it would not deviate from the general framework. Therefore, Daikin's previous policy of razing and destroying cannot succeed. Jin Guo's re-introduction of separate negotiations this time, in Geers's view, is just a repetition of the old tricks, and there is nothing to worry about. But then, he received news that Zhao Guanhou had already started contact with the ministers of several countries.
Since there can be no negotiation, there can be no compensation, and the results of Mrs. Jenson's lobbying in the business world have gradually become apparent over time. Moreover, Zhao Guanhou has become a legendary oriental general under the packaging of Rodley.
The report "Oriental Famous General Who Walked Out of the Street" was published for four consecutive issues, and under the pen of Rodley, Zhao Guanhou became a legendary god of war and a moral model of a generation.
Such people can always gain a lot of goodwill, and businessmen also hope to restore order as soon as possible for the sake of profit. As a result, more and more small countries began to demand an early end to the war and the resumption of normal commercial trade.
Among the countries, Belgium has done the best work, and the total amount of compensation it has received is only more than 848,000 taels. According to the conditions given by Zhao Guanhou, whether it is to build the right of way of the railway and hold it in charge of Belgium for three years, or to establish a tram and electric power company, the income obtained is several times more than the original amount of 840,000 yuan, and the Belgian minister has no reason to refuse. Although Belgium is a small country and has little influence in China, its unique tune has already set off some small waves in the alliance of various countries.
Although the amount of 450 trillion indemnities agreed in the peace talks is huge, it is distributed unevenly among various countries. Among them, Prussia, as the bitter master, accounted for 20 percent, and Tiele sent the most troops, accounting for nearly 30 percent, and the two countries shared half of the indemnity. Among the remaining countries, the small countries have few troops and poor influence, and what they gain is only some residue, which can only be regarded as making up for the losses.
The theoretical basis put forward by Zhao Guanhou is that since the 450 trillion is divided among all the people of the country by one or two per person, it is highly debatable. The southeast and southeast have insured each other, and several provinces have never participated in the war, and the Dingkou of these provinces should not be counted in the scope of compensation. is a knife in the waist, and only refuses to admit 200 trillion compensation.
Of course, in addition to this bargaining method, the water mill soft work should also be done. That is, after giving up this part of the compensation, the Jin court will give a part of the more flexible compensation plan, including expanding the concession area, giving priority to borrowing foreign debts, increasing the construction of railways, etc., to give implicit compensation.
This flexible compensation scheme would benefit these small countries even more. While Belgium was waiting, Minister Francis was nodding his head intentionally. In the past, the Franc machine was the hegemon of the sea, almost wanting to dominate the world, but now the country is declining and the majesty is not there.
However, as a representative of the legation, he took the lead in saying that he could accept Zhao Guanhou's opinion and convert the indemnity paid to Franc Ji into the right of way, tariff reduction, increase the concession power, expand the scope of the concession, and repair the power facilities within the concession.
The two small countries have changed one after another, and there is an extra layer of variables in the negotiations, and then Zhao Guanhou met with the current supreme commander of the coalition army, the commander-in-chief Wadsey.
The business between the two was very large, and Wadsey not only sold the antiques he had looted, but also acted as a thief, cashing in the income of other colleagues and exchanging them for real money. Zhao Guanhou paid very happily, and there were many payment methods, from cash to bank deposit receipts, everything from cash, and Wadsey also had a very good opinion of him. Even if someone said that his wife seemed to be very close to this little brother, he didn't care.
The place where the two met was still the Luanyi Palace, and Sai Jinhua took three tall glasses, poured some wine into them, and prepared a few small snacks. "I'm very sorry about what happened to the Aoki Mansion. The coalition command will do its best to catch the killer and comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven. I also hope that you will not be too sad, with your talents, it will not be difficult to find a woman. β
"Thank you, Your Excellency, Marshal, for your comfort, I also understand this truth, but I will not be too happy for a while."
Sai Jinhua hurriedly said: "Little brother don't have to be too sad, when you have time one day, I will take you to have fun, and I guarantee that you will soon forget that Yoko." β
"Thank you, second sister, I'm not in the mood for the time being, and it's not that time. I still have the emperor's errand on me, and if things don't stop, I will live up to the kindness of the two palaces. Your Excellency the Marshal will surely understand this thought. β
Wadsey nodded, "That's right, we really should think about our own official affairs first, and then our personal feelings. I heard that you have been active in the embassy district lately, trying to lobby the minister to accept your terms and make concessions on the treaty. Moreover, there are also some businessmen who are also exerting pressure on their respective countries, suggesting that the government should take a long-term perspective and not focus on short-term interests. For that, I would like to say, you did a great job. But it doesn't make sense to me. As far as the Prussian Empire is concerned, what we need is that your country is punished and our country is compensated. This is not only an economic problem, but also a very serious integrity problem, and I think it will be difficult for you to make concessions in the peace treaty. β
"Your Excellency, you are quite right, and I understand that there is not much room for concessions in your country. However, your country should also see the sincerity of our country. In addition to the death of several relatives and nobles, yesterday, in the capital, we caught the murderer of Lord Klinder, the former leader of the Shenji Battalion, and handed him over to the Pru Soldier Battalion. β
"I already know about this, and I'm very pleased with your performance, at least it shows that you are trying to correct your mistakes. The execution of Eunhae is of great significance to comfort the soul of His Excellency Clinder. I accept this sincerity, but it does not convince me, nor can it persuade our emperor to back down. β
Zhao Guanhou raised his glass and took a sip of wine, with no impatient look on his face, "Your Excellency Marshal, I just want you to understand that my country is very sincere and extremely urgent to reconcile with other countries. If, for financial reasons, the diplomatic relations between the two countries are hindered, it will be a regrettable thing for either of us. Taking the treaty as an example, if a large amount of gold and silver flowed out, resulting in the depletion of financial resources, Prussia's interests in China would also be seriously affected. I came from Shandong, where there were a large number of Prussian merchants, and their profits were related to the economic rest of the country. Imposing high fines is actually changing the direction of their economy. β
Wadsey shook his head, "You should know that my country's economic impact in China is not great. If there is a loss for the merchants, it should be a headache for London and Paris, not us. β
"You are right, Albion and Capet have a huge economic presence in China, and the demand for high indemnities has a far greater impact on the merchants of these two countries than on the Prussian merchants. However, in terms of the army, the influence of the two countries is far inferior to that of your country. The reason for this is that the armed forces of the armed forces use the Prussian Army Drill Code and employ Prussian instructors. In the hearts of the generals, they were pro-Prussia and far away from other countries. If it were your country's cavalry that was chasing in Xuanhua, most soldiers would refuse to raise their guns and shoot at their instructors' country. After the two palaces saw that war, they also said that they would expand the army, buy a large number of ordinary weapons, and hire universal teachers. Now, however, the demand for reparations is the first and the embargo of ordnance is second, the expansion of the right army will not be feasible, and your country's influence in China will be greatly affected. β
"So what? How friendly is your army to Prussia, and what good can it do us? β
"Of course there are benefits. A Jin army inclined to Prussia was able to contain the forces of Tiele in large numbers. The marshal must have known about the affairs outside the customs. I am afraid that it will not be a good situation between my country and Tieler. The stronger the Wuwei Right Army, the more Tiele will send heavy troops to guard against us. On the eastern front, for every point more Tieler's troops, on the western front, Tieler's strength will be weaker. β
Zhao Guanhou said: "Besides, before Commander Fukushima passed away, he talked to me about this issue. Fuso originally wanted to send military instructors and provide arms assistance to our country. Even if the arms embargo comes into effect, it will be difficult for other countries to stop Fuso from smuggling it in small boats. At that time, what good will Prussia have if the benefits are all in Fuso? I can't help but think about the instructor's home country, and if possible, I still hope that the gold country and Prussia will continue to be allied. But the premise is that if we want to give us room to speak, if we blindly force each other, then the Jin country will fall to the side of Fusang, which is also a matter of time. β
Wadsey was stunned for a moment, he subconsciously looked at Sai Jinhua, but then denied his guess. Even this woman would not know this, she had never told her about this military strategy, and even if she wanted to leak the secret, she would not be able to leak it. This is the young man in front of him, who analyzed the strategy of Prussia by himself?
The bold strategy developed by the General Staff had always been a top Prussian secret, and Wadsey did not think that anyone in the King Congress would be able to master it, and if he had analyzed it himself, then the young man would have been a little intimidating. He should also seriously consider his proposal.
It's not that Jin Guo leaked the plan, which would have a great impact on Prussia, after all, there is still a long distance between what you say and what others believe. But in any case, if such a talent can be used for his own use, it is better than falling to the side of the enemy.
Moreover, the Fusang he mentioned is also a very objective issue. If the military embargo, the war fines, and finally the Fuso people are cheapened, it will not be of any benefit to the Prussian Empire. This eastern country is not big, and it is not in the eyes of Prussia, but if it replaces Prussia and controls the army of the Jin State, this is something that the Prussian government cannot tolerate.
Fuso was supported by Albion and had a bad relationship with Tieler, and Prussia and Tiele were also friends and enemies, and the two emperors jointly signed a peace treaty, but their intention was to transfer Tieler's power to the eastern front and make the western front empty. If the Jin State could really contain Tiele and make it commit troops on the Eastern Front, it would be more advantageous for Prussia than just silver.
With the strength of the former golden soldiers, it was not in the eyes of Prussian law. However, in the first battle of Xuanhua, he was able to annihilate the Cossack cavalry regiment and cause more than 2,000 deaths and wounds in Tiele, but this excellent record made Wadsey have a new evaluation of the combat power of the Jin State in his heart.
In the final analysis, negotiation depends on the bargaining chips, and only if you can fight can you make peace. There are no cards to play in your hand, and it is impossible to negotiate no matter how high your skills are. Now Jin Guo has shown some use value, just as the Qinglou girl has some fame, she is qualified to consider being a Qingguan person, mixing the identity of a big girl in charge, instead of taking off her clothes whenever anyone comes. (To be continued.) )