After Gobard and Frankfurt reached an agreement, when they returned to the embassy, they thought about which country's envoy to contact next. According to the arrangement of the British Empire, not only France, but also the American Commonwealth, Tsarist Russia and other countries needed to be contacted, so Gobard's task was very heavy. It didn't take long for the messenger sent by Wang Xiaoyang to arrive.

In the hall, Gobard looked at the people who came, smiled and asked, "Is there something wrong?" ”

The messenger replied, "Governor Wang, please go to the governor's residence!" ”

Gobard thought for a moment and replied, "All right, please inform the king-governor, and I will be there later." The messenger left the British Embassy, and Gobard went to change his clothes and drove to the governor's residence. After coming to the hall, Gobard saw Wang Xiaoyang, the governor of Guangdong Province, who bowed and said with a smile: "Wang-Governor sent someone to invite me over, is there anything wrong?" ”

Wang Xiaoyang nodded and said solemnly: "Your Excellency is invited to discuss Hong Kong affairs. ”

"Hong Kong?"

Gobard muttered, his mind raced, and he roughly guessed Wang Xiaoyang's purpose.

However, Gobard pretended to be confused and asked, "What are you talking about in Hong Kong?" ”

Wang Xiaoyang's expression was serious and serious, and he said in a heavy tone: "Regarding Hong Kong, what I discussed with His Excellency Gobard is the time for China to take back Hong Kong. Historically, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, unified the world, sent a large army to pacify Baiyue, and then set up Nanhai County, which included Hong Kong and belonged to Panyu County. ”

"Since the Qin Dynasty, Hong Kong has been part of China."

"Next, the Han, Three Kingdoms, Sui, Tang, Song and other dynasties still included Hong Kong under their jurisdiction. During the Yuan Dynasty, Hong Kong was under the jurisdiction of Jiangxi Province, and there were troops stationed on the island to prevent pirate invasion. For 2,000 years, Hong Kong Island has always belonged to China, which is an inseparable part. ”

Wang Xiaoyang's tone became more and more severe, and he said undoubtedly: "When the Manchu Emperor was in power, that is, twenty years ago, your country forcibly occupied Hong Kong Island, making the country incomplete. Now, the president has ordered that Hong Kong must be reclaimed. What I discussed with His Excellency Gobard was the timing of China's return of Hong Kong. ”

Gobard's face changed dramatically, and there was anger in his eyes.

Take back Hong Kong!

What a breath!

Twenty years ago, the Manchu Emperor endorsed the British occupation of Hong Kong. Since then, Britain has put too much effort into developing Hong Kong. Under the rule of generations of Governors of Hong Kong, Hong Kong has grown from a remote and backward fishing village to the scale it is today. Now Li Zhen is going to hand it over with a word, how can there be such a good thing in the world.

Gobard retorted solemnly: "Governor Wang, Hong Kong has been ceded, and that is the British Empire." ”

"Ridiculous! Hong Kong has belonged to China since 2,000 years ago, and it was once British. ”

Wang Xiaoyang was angry and angry.

How arrogant is it for a foreigner to keep saying that Hong Kong is British!

Gobard was very calm and said unhurriedly: "Governor Wang Xiaoyang, please understand one thing. Historically, China was only developed in a small place, and it has become what it is today by constantly fighting wars and constantly encroaching on the surrounding territories. According to you, on the map of China, Xinjiang, Tibet and other provinces also have a long history, and even Mongolia has a long history, so why not let them become independent? Why not restore their history? ”

Gobard sneered and sneered: "It was China that annexed these places to create today's China." When the Manchu Emperor recognized the cession of Hong Kong to the British Empire, then Hong Kong belonged to the British Empire. Now, Li Zhen wants to take it back with a word, how can there be such a truth in the world. If you ask you to return Xinjiang and Tibet to the locals for disposal, would you be willing? ”

Wang Xiaoyang shouted: "Strong words! ”

Gobard replied, "I'm just stating a fact. ”

Wang Xiaoyangxin said that this Gobard is really a little difficult to give birth. At this time, Wang Xiaoyang was definitely impossible to admit defeat, and he said in a deep voice: "Your words seem to be reasonable, but they are just confusing and distorting concepts. Before Xinjiang, Tibet and other provinces were incorporated into China's territory, they were scattered tribes that operated independently and did not form a unified state. Moreover, at that time, the tribes were at war, and the people suffered greatly. Because of the unification of China, the disputes of small tribes can be resolved and they can live in peace. ”

In other words, by including Xinjiang and Tibet, China has not undermined a country's sovereignty or forced the other side to sign unequal treaties. However, your country's cession of Hong Kong is different, it is a part of a complete country, which is equivalent to digging out the flesh from the body. Hong Kong must be taken back. ”

Gobard frowned slightly, he didn't expect Wang Xiaoyang's reaction to be so fast.

If it is a dispute about belonging, he will certainly not have the advantage.

After all, Hong Kong was indeed forcibly ceded from the Manchu emperors. Gobard thought for a moment and continued: "The cession of Hong Kong was not approved by President Li of China, but by the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty at that time. He has agreed, then Hong Kong belongs to the United Kingdom, and President Lee has no right to interfere anymore. ”

"Wrong, big mistake!"

Wang Xiaoyang retorted loudly and said sternly: "You are right, the president does not approve of the cession of Hong Kong. Hong Kong belongs to China, not before, and now, at all times! The unequal treaties agreed to by Emperor Daoguang, we do not recognize. ”

"No way!"

Gobard stood up and said, "Hong Kong belongs to Britain and will never be handed over." ”

Wang Xiaoyang said-for-tat: "If this is the case, you can only see each other with swords." ”

Gobard listened to this, sat down, and thought carefully.

British-made tanks have left the factory, but they have not been shipped to Hong Kong, and even if the news is passed back, it will take some time, and this period of time must be delayed. Gobard understood that he couldn't stop it with the strength of Hong Kong Island, so he immediately relented and said in a deep voice: "Governor Wang Xiaoyang, the stakes are very high, I can't make a decision, and I have to report to Her Majesty the Queen before I can give an answer." ”

"Please report the news immediately!"

Wang Xiaoyang waved his hand and sent the guest directly away, letting Gobard leave.

Gobard left the governor's residence, Wang Xiaoyang came to the backyard to meet Li Zhen, told Li Zhen the news of talking with Gobard, and then said: "President, foreigners just owe money." Reason with him, he is extremely stubborn. As soon as you show off your mallet, he wilts. Now Gobard has gone back to get the news to England, and there will be news back soon. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "It's a good thing for Gobard to be soft, but we can't wait, we have to be prepared with both hands." First, we continue to wait for news; Second, we have to prepare for war. Because once Britain did not agree to hand over Hong Kong, there would definitely be a war, so it had to be resolved quickly. Orders were sent to Liu Jintang, Qi Zhenhai, and Chen Yucheng, and they were asked to reorganize their armies for war. ”

"Yes!"

Wang Xiaoyang nodded in response and turned to convey the order.

Li Zhen stayed alone in the room, thinking about what was next. Regarding the matter in Hong Kong, Li Zhen believes that there is little chance that Britain will give in, and a war is likely to occur.

Only war can completely recover Hong Kong.

ps: Fifth shift, call it a day;