Bao Ling's eyes widened, "So, the Ming Dynasty is not ready to enter the continent for the time being, defeat the Tatar regime, and occupy the whole of China?" ”

"I'm so sorry!" Qian Shuiting said loudly, "The Ming Dynasty is the right trace of China, and it has indisputable sovereignty over the whole of China. {However, recovering all the lost land in time, and how to recover all the lost land, is the internal affairs of our country, and I will judge the situation and promote the great cause of recovering the country in order. ”

"What a pity!" U.S. Minister McLene shrugged, "The East is in chaos today, and it's very bad for commerce. We very much hope that China will enter the formalization process, and I believe that both you and I can reap huge commercial and trade benefits from it. ”

Qian Shuiting seemed very peaceful, "The war is about logistics, and the most urgent task of the Ming Dynasty at present is to develop Taiwan." ”

"It's hard for us to believe what you're saying? Could it be that the wars in Guangdong and Zhejiang have nothing to do with you? Bao Ling looked at Qian Shuiting with suspicion, and he secretly scolded, this annoying Ming official is just as hypocritical as Lord Man, and he also likes to play any delaying tactics.

"It is undeniable that the wars in Guangdong and Zhejiang have something to do with us to a greater or lesser extent." Qian Shuiting smiled, "However, I want to state two points. First, the unification of China is our ultimate goal, and the Ming Dynasty will never stop the war with the Manchu Tatars; Second, at the moment we need to concentrate on the development of Taiwan, both of which are real. ”

"I'll add a little more."

Shao Bei strongly stated that the Ming Dynasty was not interested in Guangdong and Zhejiang in the near future, and everything he was doing at present was only to facilitate the recruitment of human resources from the mainland, as well as the purchase and sale of materials.

Bao Ling already knew in his heart that the Ming regime did not recognize the abandonment of the mainland or the rights and interests of Britain on the mainland, what did this mean? This shows that the Ming regime, after gaining strength, may adopt policies that are unfavorable to the national interests of Britain!

He sneered, "Your Excellency Prime Minister, Your Excellency Minister, you keep saying that you have no intention of expanding your territory for the time being. But as far as I know, the Ming fleet has entered the Ryukyus and forced the Ryukyus to submit to you. ”

Qian Shuiting's fat bear paw waved, "These are definitely two different things." If the Ming Dynasty takes the mainland, it will not be possible to just develop Taiwan, but must blossom all over the country, and the Ming Dynasty does not have enough economic talents, technical personnel, European-style clerks, new-style officers, and also does not have enough financial and material resources. On the contrary, Ryukyu was a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and we did not need to develop Ryukyu, but only needed Ryukyu as a place for human resources and commodity dumping. ”

"Oh my God!" Bao Ling was angry, "Ryukyu is just a place of projectiles, as a place for human resources, a place for commodity dumping, aren't you joking!" ”

"It's not a lie!" Shao Bei pointed with his hand, "Mr. Wenji Situ can testify that there are many Ryukyuan people among the Ming officials, as well as Japanese. ”

Wen Jisi nodded in confirmation. During his time in Huo, he came into contact with a lot of Japanese, and it seems that there are some Ryukyuan people.

Bao Lingyirin, "Are you still preparing to enter Japan?" ”

Because of its limited population, Britain did not need to expand its colonies overseas. However, we do not want certain powers to intrude on other countries and change the regional political structure.

Qian Shuiting spoke very cautiously, "Japan and the mainland will be our human resources and commodity dumping grounds. ”

Bao Lingxin said that the Ming Dynasty has absolutely no ill intentions towards Japan, but it is a country that is more closed than the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and if the Ming Dynasty can open the door to Japan, it will be a great business opportunity for Britain!

The guys who control the parliament only know how to make money, make money, make money, if they can't satisfy the appetite of these vampires in time, Bao Ling knows that he will never go further in politics, and he begins to calculate how much benefits he can get here in Mingguo, but he must not fight for half a little.

Bao Ling said bluntly, "You neither admit to giving up the mainland, nor do you promise to protect the rights and interests of Britain, France, and the United States on the mainland. Excuse me, if you have enough strength, if you take the mainland, will the rights and interests of Britain, France and the United States still exist in China? ”

During the talks, Qian Shuiting played Tai Chi for a long time, and was suddenly forced into a corner by Bao Ling. He coughed twice, "Daming promises to protect the legitimate interests of all countries in the Ming jurisdiction. ”

To put it bluntly, Qian Shuiting only said that he respected the rights and interests of Britain, France, the United States and other countries in the treaty ports on the mainland, and respected the fact that Hong Kong was ceded to Britain, but refused to provide explicit guarantees.

The talks were quite intense, and Britain and the Ming did not make concessions to each other. Seeing that the talks were at an impasse, US Minister Mai Lian, who was playing soy sauce on the side, suggested a 10-minute break.

After a short break, Mai Lian approached Bao Ling, "Sir, did you see those parallel rails and steam locomotives on the docks yesterday, and several chimneys bellowing black smoke towering on the other side of the river? ”

Under the table in the break room, a button-like object had been activated, and radio waves began to be sent continuously.

The two sat on the sofa in the lounge, and Mai Lian pointed to several light bulbs hanging in the hall, "Sir, look at this electric lamp again, it is brighter than candles and oil lamps, and softer than arc lamps, I heard that the Ming regime has applied for patents in Europe and the United States." ”

Bao Ling looked at Mai Lian, "Your Excellency, what do you want to tell me?" ”

"These are the forces of civilization, the heads of government of the Ming regime are from the European and American powers, they have mastered the true meaning of civilization, and it is difficult for you to bring them to their knees unless you start a war."

Mai Lian said leisurely, "Therefore, for the sake of the United States, I am ready to officially recognize the Ming Dynasty as a legitimate regime and treat it on an equal footing with the Manchu regime." ”

"Mr. McLene is right! For the sake of France, we in France will also officially recognize the Ming Dynasty. ”

Burblon also came over, "In the past, the Qing Kingdom was like enemies with our European and American powers, but now things have changed. Today we have an excellent relationship with Daming. It is to be expected that if China can be brought into a formal state with the help of our friendly assistance, there will be a huge prospect for business. If we do not support this civilized and friendly Chinese ~ government, it will be a real suicide for us. ”

Bao Ling has heard that France and the United States have also signed large trade orders with Daming, and are also aiming for more business orders. He hated to think that these two damn guys had disregarded the overall situation of the Far East for the sake of a little petty profit. However, Bourblon and Merlene, like herself, were official ministers plenipotentiary to China, with formal authority to sign, and if they were to sign any friendship treaty with the Ming regime, Britain would be alone.

Bao Ling's face was particularly gloomy, "At present, the Ming regime only occupies part of Taiwan's land, and if the Ming government can firmly control the entire Taiwan, Britain will consider formally recognizing the Ming Dynasty, and according to the principle of unanimity among the great powers, France and the United States should do the same." ”

Mai Lian and Bourblon nodded, and the three powers had reached an agreement.

Ten minutes later, everyone re-entered the venue, but Qian Shuiting was late.

A few minutes later, Qian Shuiting walked in with a piece of paper, "I'm very sorry, I'm late!" ”

It turned out that Qian Shuiting took advantage of the short break to eavesdrop on the conversation of Bao Ling and others, and at the same time conducted emergency consultations with Bai Baoxiang, Wang Tiezhu, Yunlan, Lin Youde and others through the handset.

"If you want to prevaricate with a vague foreign policy, the British are really not vegetarians."

"Of course, the British are not joking in this empire."

"How to say it, it is also an old imperialist ~ nationalist country."

The members of the Executive Committee unanimously agreed to adopt a clear foreign policy and clearly state their position.

After the brief consultations, Qian Shuiting immediately rushed to the negotiation venue. After sitting down, he said solemnly, "On behalf of the Ming government, I make the following statement:

First, the Ming Dynasty is willing to establish friendly relations with European and American countries on the basis of the five principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.

Second, the Ming Dynasty was a Chinese Zhengshu, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty was a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty signed treaties with European and American countries, and the Ming Dynasty did not recognize them.

Third, Daming adopts the policy of encouraging industry and commerce, opens treaty ports, welcomes businessmen from all over the world to come to China to do business and open factories legally, and Daming protects all legitimate rights and interests.

Fourth, Hong Kong has been an inherent territory of China since ancient times, and was ceded to Britain by the Manchu Qing Dynasty in 1842. Daming respects this as a historical fact and is willing to adopt appropriate methods at the right time and in an appropriate way to negotiate with the British side on the way to recover Hong Kong.

Fifth, the Ming Dynasty does not recognize extraterritoriality, and will adopt a fair, just, and civilized judicial system to govern all legal disputes under its jurisdiction.

Sixth, the Ming Dynasty does not recognize the right to garrison military affairs, and the embassies and consulates of countries having diplomatic relations with China will adopt the principle of reciprocity.

Qian Shuiting's statement clearly clarified Da Ming's principled position, and Burbulon and Mai Lian all looked at the expressions on Bao Ling's faces.

"Good!" Bao Ling also breathed a sigh of relief, the Ming regime has revealed its own bottom line, and will use the method of consultation to discuss the ownership of Hong Kong, the continuous expansion of treaty ports, and the great benefit to Britain's commerce.

Although it does not recognize extraterritoriality and the right to garrison military forces, these can also be understood, after all, the Ming Dynasty is a civilized country. Bao Ling secretly, he has long recognized that the Ming Dynasty is a civilized country, and it may still be a power in the Far East in the future.

Bao Lingxin said that he had to do his best to suppress the growth of the Ming regime, and if he could maintain the current situation in the Far East, let China divide the Manchu Qing, Taiping Army, Hongbing, and Ming forces. For the UK, it is the right choice. Britain will get more benefits and develop more business opportunities if it mediates between several forces.

After many rounds of verbal wars, Britain and Daming finally reached a four-point consensus.

First, Britain recognized the Ming Dynasty as a belligerent group in the war. Daming and the United Kingdom set up commercial liaison offices with each other.

Second, the Ming Dynasty supported free trade, opening Huwei as a free port, and Taipei and Naha as treaty ports. The British and Chinese were allowed to enjoy the same rights as citizens to do business and open factories, hire workers, and rent houses in treaty ports. As a principle of equality, Chinese also enjoy the right to do business and open factories, hire workers, rent houses and other citizens in the UK. ”

Third, Daming respects and protects the legitimate rights and interests of British nationals in China and guarantees freedom of religious belief. The British were allowed to travel and do business legally in the Ming Dynasty, and to legally proselytize in designated religious places. As a principle of equality, the UK will also respect and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese in the UK, protect freedom of religious belief, and allow Chinese to travel, do business and proselytize legally in the UK.

Fourth, the British and Ming governments unanimously agreed that the tariff levels of the two sides should be comparable, and promised to give each other the most-favored-nation treatment.

Subsequently, France and the United States signed similar agreements with the Ming Dynasty.