On the morning of August 12, in the conference room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the representative of China, Foreign Minister Vu Dinh Fong and the representative of France, French Foreign Minister Alexandre Dieme? Ribeau officially signed the Sino-French Treaty of Beijing, which entered into force with immediate effect, ending the state of war between China and France.

The Sino-French Treaty of Beijing stipulates that, 1. France will transfer the colony of Indochina to China free of charge. 2. France will redeem the 120,000 captured French soldiers for 50 million pounds, and all the French expatriates in the colonies of Indochina will also be returned to France. 3. End the state of war between China and France and restore peace between the two countries. Fourth, China and France will elevate diplomatic relations to the level of ambassadors. Treaties enter into force on the date of signature.

The signing of the Sino-French Treaty of Beijing has given China tremendous benefits, and the fertile Indochina colony will become China's most important grain producing area, and the colony's huge population will become an important market for China. In addition, the mineral and biological resources of the Indochina colonies will bring a huge boost to China's industrial development. The war reparations of 50 million pounds will be paid to China within a week after the treaty is signed, which will greatly alleviate China's current financial pressure and will be of great help to China in continuing the war.

After the signing of the treaty, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a grand ball, in which the envoys of Germany, Austria-Hungary and other neutral countries in China participated. Originally, Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and Japan joined forces to put pressure on China, and everyone thought that China would face tremendous difficulties. However, no one expected it. In the blink of an eye, China opened up the situation and took the lead in making a breakthrough from France. Although France can play a small role among China's hostile countries, France has undoubtedly set an example for other countries by taking the lead in withdrawing from the war. In particular, those who yearn for peace put enormous pressure on governments.

Of course, France also suffered heavy losses in this war. Not to mention the loss of the Indochina colony, there is also a war reparation of 50 million pounds. What ransom for captured soldiers. That's just to hide people's eyes. Together with the loss of property by those French expatriates in the colonies of Indochina, the French losses were in excess of £100 million. Even if France has deep pockets, such a huge loss is enough to make France break its bones. In the next two or three years, the French government will probably have to tighten its belts to get by. However, France was indeed very wealthy, and after the Franco-Prussian War ended, the war reparations of five billion francs were quickly paid off.

As for the relationship between China and France. Although it has returned to normal, the hatred between France and China. It was completely finished. In order to maintain its rule, the French government had no choice but to make peace with China, which was also a great shame for the arrogant French. When the time comes, France will surely take revenge.

After learning of the peace between France and China, Britain, the United States, Russia, and Japan were so angry that they choked. What I said at the beginning was good, advance and retreat together. put pressure on China together, but in the blink of an eye, the French sold them. This gives countries a sense of being deceived.

"Those French are so hateful, how can they make peace with the Chinese alone? What a shame they have made for us Westerners! Russian Foreign Minister Izvorsky said angrily. After learning of the peace between France and China, diplomats from Britain, the United States, Russia, and Japan gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

"So what do we do now? Do you want to keep going? "U.S. Secretary of State John? Sherman asked, frowning. The original alliance, because of the sudden withdrawal of France, became very fragile.

"If the United States is willing to accede to the harsh conditions of the Chinese. Naturally, you can make peace with China! Lord Lansdowne, the British Foreign Secretary, said indifferently. He knew that the Americans would certainly not agree to the harsh conditions put forward by China, and in that case, the United States would not be far from extinction.

"The conditions put forward by the Chinese are too harsh. The U.S. government will never compromise! "U.S. Secretary of State John? Sherman said firmly. If Alaska and California were ceded to China, the security of the United States would be completely lost, and the U.S. government would not have the same conditions under any circumstances. As for the sky-high war reparations of one billion pounds, the US government cannot even agree to it, which will instantly bankrupt the US government.

"That's right! France did not play a large role in this war. In order to maintain domestic stability, the French did not hesitate to lose the colony of Indochina and paid 50 million pounds in war reparations. The contradictions between them and China are also irreconcilable. As long as we continue to be tough on China, maybe the French will still support us behind us! Lord Lansdowne, the British Foreign Secretary, said with a smile.

"In that case, then our four countries will continue to be tough with the Chinese!" Japanese Foreign Minister Shuzo Aoki also said. What he feared most was that France's withdrawal would cause several other countries to change their positions. In that case, Japan will be even more dangerous.

"I agree, continue to be tough on China!" Russian Foreign Minister Izvorsky was the first to speak.

"The United States will be consistent with all countries!" U.S. Secretary of State John? Sherman also said.

After several countries reached an agreement, they continued to adopt a policy of dialogue and toughness. Originally, after the peace between China and France, the people thought that the war would soon end and that China would completely win the war. But I didn't expect that the three countries of Britain, the United States and Russia would still have to hold on. As for Japan, China is not in the eye at all. This shows that the war will continue. This can't help but add a shadow to the hearts of the vast number of Chinese people.

On the evening of 13 August, Foreign Minister Ng Dinh Fong went to the Imperial Palace to report to Wang Yuze on today's contacts with Britain, the United States, and Russia. At this time, Xiong Wu, chief of the general staff, Zhang Cheng, minister of the navy, and Jiang Xingguo, minister of national defense, were already in Wang Yuze's office.

"Your Majesty, the attitude of Britain, the United States and Russia is still very tough, and it has not softened because of France's withdrawal from the war. U.S. Secretary of State John? Sherman said that if the empire does not lower its conditions, the United States will never compromise with China. Lord Landsdowne, the British Foreign Secretary, and Izvorsky, the Russian Foreign Secretary, were even more arrogant, demanding that the Reich withdraw from the British colonies and Russian territories, otherwise the war would continue. Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang said with a frown.

"Humph! These people don't cry until they get to the coffin. There will always be a time when they will regret it! Wang Yuze's face was also a little unhappy.

"Your Majesty, since these people don't know what to do, then let's use war to solve it!" Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo said.

Wang Yuze nodded, when diplomatic means cannot achieve the goal, military means have become the only means and the most effective means. Now Britain, the United States and Russia are still taking a tough attitude, and only if they are beaten up, will they be willing to sit down honestly and negotiate with China, and they will no longer be so arrogant.

"Are the troops ready?" Wang Yuze asked.

"The Sixth and Seventh Armies are ready. As soon as the order is given, the attack can be launched immediately. At that time, the 3rd and 4th Brigades of the Marine Corps will fully take over the defense of Los Angeles, and the warships of the Navy's Pacific Fleet will also provide fire support for Los Angeles. It's just that most of the US defense lines are more than twenty kilometers from the coast, and beyond the range of the naval guns, two army groups are needed to destroy the enemy with their own artillery! The U.S. army has only 500,000 troops outside Los Angeles, and the Sixth Army and the 7th Army, a total of 13 infantry divisions (6 in the Sixth Army and 7 in the Seventh Army), plus the troops directly under the Group Army, have reached 350,000 people, and it is not difficult to defeat 500,000 American troops! Chief of the General Staff Xiong Wu introduced.

"What about the Siberian side?" Wang Yuze asked.

"The operation in Siberia was under the direct command of War Minister Cai Yun. It's just that we have a large number of troops concentrated in Omsk, and it will take time for the troops to unfold, and at the latest on the 15th to the 16th, an offensive can be launched! Xiong Wu said.

"What about the war against Japan?"

"After the discussion of the General Staff, it still felt that it was necessary to postpone the war against Japan for the time being. At least after the victory of the operation on the west coast of the United States and the operation in the Siberian region, the war against Japan will be launched. In this way, the troops will be more sufficient. In addition, if we want to force Britain to compromise, we will need to launch a tentative attack on India or Australia, and we will need a lot of troops and naval transports! Xiong Wu said.

Wang Yuze thought about it and finally agreed to the plan of the General Staff. It is better to force the United States, Russia, and Britain to withdraw from the war first, and then they will be able to launch an all-out attack on Japan and try to eliminate Japan at once. lest these little Japan make trouble for China by jumping up and down again.

"To fight against India or Australia, you just have to make a show. The MIA already has a presence in South Africa. With our secret help, the Boers were much stronger, and with the abundance of weapons we provided, the Boers were once again regained in confidence. According to the MIA's projections, it would not be long before the Boers would launch an attack on British colonial rule in South Africa. When the time comes, the British will not have the heart to fight us again! Wang Yuze said with a smile. Supporting the Boers was a nail that China had already planted against the British. And now, it's time to make a difference. South Africa is a very important piece of the British colony, the gold and diamonds produced in South Africa bring huge benefits to the British every year, and the colony that Britain cannot give up, except for India, is South Africa!

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