Chapter 338: Farewell, Zhu Erdian (2)
In fact, Zhu Erdian is not like this, he was a special plenipotentiary minister of China in the Qing Dynasty, and he has been the emperor of this ancient country for more than ten years, whether it is the Empress Dowager Cixi or Yuan Shikai, Zhu Erdian has no fear in the face of them, and can even adopt a downward attitude.
The reason is not how great Zhu Erdian is, but that the British Empire can be proud of the world, and China can only prostrate at the feet of the British Empire, but now the victorious side is China, and Zhu Erdian has to bow his proud head.
As the mediator party, Rui Enshi sat in the middle, and Zhu Erdian led the British delegation to sit opposite Gu Weijun and others, and an inexplicable atmosphere was brewing between the parallel bars.
"The American political axe is extremely concerned about the situation in the Far East, China is an important country in the Far East, and Britain has huge interests in the Far East like the United States, the American political axe expresses extreme regret for the dispute between China and Britain, we fought together for international justice not long ago, we have a friendship cemented in blood, until now I still insist on this precious friendship, I believe that there is nothing between friends that cannot be negotiated, and the American political axe is willing to do its best for peace."
Zhu Erdian and Rui Enshi often interacted, and as soon as the other party opened his mouth, he knew Rui Enshi's plan, what is the United States, like Britain, has huge interests in the Far East, how can the United States compare with Britain, is the United States hinting that they want to expand their interests?
Zhu Erdian saw through the plans of the United States, but now there is no other way but to follow the words of the United States: "The British Empire is also a peace-loving country, and it also cherishes the friendship with China very much, this time China attacked Myitkyina for no reason, a large number of British soldiers were killed and wounded by the Chinese Air Force, and China took the lead in provoking a war, I think the Chinese side should adjust your attitude as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the soldiers of the British Empire and stop the invasion!" ”
"Mr. Zhu Erdian, I would like to emphasize that China has neither taken the lead in challenging nor any act of aggression this time, and that the northern part of Burma, including Myitkyina, is China's inherent territory, and we are only restoring our power and taking back the territory that belongs to us, and the cause of this war is very clear, Britain took advantage of the flight of the Chinese border people, gathered troops on the China-Burma border, and at the same time bribed those border people, with bad intentions, and also took the initiative to attack the Chinese border guards, and we have collected sufficient information. It is enough to prove that the war was provoked by the British colonial political axe, and I also hope that Britain can recognize the facts, respect the integrity of China's territory and sovereignty, withdraw from northern Burma, and return these lands to those Tusi! ”
After Gu Weijun finished speaking, he took out a document, which recorded in detail the record of the British initiative to provoke, which can be described as a lot of crimes, if it is written above, the British are enough to shoot ten times, but this is also a matter of no way, it is not necessary to take the initiative in negotiations.
"Mr. Gu Weijun, will you return the land to Tusi? It is your abuse of tyranny at home, destroying the traditions of northern Burma, and making it impossible for those Tusi to survive that they will flee to the British-controlled areas on a large scale, and you will disrupt the order of Burma, and it is you who are the first to provoke the trouble, which is irrefutable! ”
Regarding Zhu Erdian's accusation, Gu Weijun did not admit it at all: "China's reform of slavery in Yunnan and other regions is China's internal affair, and Britain has no right to intervene, and the reform of slavery by the Southwest Council of Ministers is in line with the historical trend, just more than half a century ago, the United States also carried out the reform of abolition of slavery, which shows that the abolition of slavery is the trend of the times, and our actions are completely just!" ”
Gu Weijun pulled the United States in, and Rui Enshi had no choice but to speak: "Both, I think things have happened, let's stop these arguments, I believe you all know what is happening in Russia, the majority party will soon take power, we must take action to protect the freedom of the world, we need a solution to the problem now, not just a blind argument!" ”
In the original history, the United States was not very interested in the changes in the world situation because of the prevalence of isolationism after World War I, but now in time and space, the United States has clearly proposed its intervention in Russia, which can be said to be a huge change.
In fact, there is nothing surprising about this, any action of the United States is to pursue the maximization of interests, with the rise of the southwest, China began to say no to the great powers, China began to demand its own power, and is no longer willing to be a piece of fish to be slaughtered, so the United States must also increase its presence in the Far East, by interfering in Russia, it is very necessary to gather China, Ben, and Britain under this banner.
Gu Weijun nodded: "Mr. Ruienshi's words are very reasonable, the situation in the Far East is changing drastically, and we hope that Britain can adapt to this change and make the right choice from the fundamental interests of the region!" ”
Although Gu Weijun's words seem to be talking about the Russian problem, everyone knows that Gu Weijun is telling Britain that China is gradually rising, China can no longer endure the enslavement of Britain, and Britain must adapt to the changes of the times and respect China's interests!
Facing the young and energetic Gu Weijun, Zhu Erdian suddenly felt that he seemed to be really old, just like the British Empire, although it looked majestic, but it had reached its twilight years, and decline was inevitable, and although ancient China had ignorant women like Cixi and old-fashioned bureaucrats like Yuan Shikai, a vigorous generation was reborn in this old and decrepit body.
China has ushered in a second spring, which may be the reason why China can continue to thrive, every time it is in danger, China will rise a new generation, so that China can remain young forever.
"The attitude of the British Empire's political axe is clear, that is, peace and stability in the Far East are paramount, and the key now is to stop the war, I suggest that China and Britain first retreat to the Line of Actual Control before the conflict, and then China, Britain and India will jointly send experts to inspect the border line and resolve the territorial dispute through negotiation!"
Zhu Erdian came up with the usual delaying tactics again, where would the southwest accept such conditions, if he agreed, he would be sorry for the soldiers who fought to the death on the front line, wouldn't this be another undefeated and defeated battle!
"The Sino-Indian border does need to be re-examined, but it must be based on the current Line of Actual Control, respect history, and return all the territories that have belonged to China since ancient times.
China has a trick up its sleeve when it comes to territorial issues, and that is since ancient times! China is too ancient, the territory has changed several times, and there are many subject countries, in fact, when some countries robbed us of our festivals, our ancient celebrities, we don't have to be angry at all, but should be looking through history, maybe you will find that they have been China's territory since ancient times, and then they have become their own family, so there is nothing to preemptively register a few patents!
"Even if the Line of Actual Control is the boundary, then Myitkyina is still under British control, and the Chinese side must recognize this fact!"
"Hehe, if Mr. Zhu Erdian thinks that Myitkyina can still hold on, we might as well make a bet that if the [***] team can't end the battle within three hours, even if we lose!"
Gu Weijun said this with full confidence, now Hamilton in Myitkyina has indeed been unable to hold on, although there are still more than 23,000 soldiers in the city, but there is no food and ammunition, and there are still a large number of wounded, tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers besieged the city, the roar of fighter jets was heard in the air of Myitkyina from time to time, whenever the fighter flew over Myitkyina, those Indian soldiers seemed to have seen the devil, they had no fighting spirit at all, and their morale was extremely low.
In fact, Hamilton had secretly sent a telegram to Zhu Qinglan, asking Zhu Qinglan to allow them to surrender, but Zhu Qinglan did not agree, after all, more than 30,000 people surrendered to China, which was too bad for Britain's face, and if Britain was angry and continued to fight, it would affect the strategy of southwest, north and south, so Zhu Qinglan also provided them with some food and medicine in order to make Hamilton able to maintain.
In the face of this situation, let alone three hours, even an hour can not be stopped, in a word, Myitkyina is already a ripe peach, it depends on when China is willing to pick it.
"Mr. Gu Weijun, it is useless to just show off force, if the British Empire is willing, our fleet can rush to your coastal areas in an instant, victory on land does not mean anything, the British Empire can turn China into ruins at any time!"
Zhu Erdian took out the British navy again, Gu Weijun sneered more and more in his heart, Britain can never hide what situation in the southwest now, the British people thought that peace could be obtained after the end of the war, but it backfired, the British political axe sent soldiers to intervene in Russia in Europe, and there was a conflict with China in the Far East, so that Britain had to face two wars at the same time, which the British people could not tolerate at all, if Britain dared to send a fleet to the Far East, I was afraid that before leaving the British mainland, the cabinet would completely collapse.
Now Lloyd George's throne is not stable, and the post-war depression has already made him anxious, and he will not devote much energy to the Far East at all.
"Mr. Zhu Erdian, if you insist on threatening China with the navy, we can only give full play to our own advantages, the battlefield will not only be Myitkyina, the war will burn alive to Mandalay, but also will continue to burn to India, for the sake of dignity, China is willing to give everything, I don't know if the British Empire is willing to do it?"
Looking at the playful smile on the corner of Gu Weijun's mouth, Zhu Erdian was completely empty-hearted, Britain still wants to maintain the colonial empire, where is it willing to fight with China.
"Both, war is something we don't want, and the United States doesn't want to see two important allies caught up in the flames of war, since we are negotiating, we should show enough sincerity, or discuss the terms of peace!" Rui Enshi became a good old man again.
"Britain must respect China's territorial sovereignty, return the illegally occupied territories to China, revoke the concessions of Hankow, Canton, and Jiujiang, and withdraw the Yangtze River Fleet, and pay [***] two million pounds in compensation!"
China actually asked Britain to compensate for military spending, this is really the sun coming out of the west, it has always been China's land reparations, and now it has all been transferred!
"Mr. Zhu Erdian, this is an IOU from your Lieutenant General Hamilton, China has provided him with a total of 30,000 pounds of food and medicine these days, and if it is delayed any longer, the price will go up!"
(To be continued)