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"So, Mr. Ogna. If Kawanishi does not accept our mediation, then what are you going to do? Declare war on western Sichuan? The German company Marcos asked. He hoped that Western Sichuan would replace the Manchus. Especially after Kawanishi officially ordered warships from Germany, it was even more hoped that Kawanishi would be able to control the central power of the Far Eastern Empire. In this case, western Sichuan will inevitably challenge the old powers such as Britain and France in the Far East, while the pressure on Germany will be much lighter. With the relationship between Kawanishi and Germany, the two countries could even form an alliance if they wished. Once the most powerful empires at the east and west ends of the continent form a direct alliance, the entire Eurasian continent will be dominated by them. Even the whole world is no exception. At present, there are voices among the top echelons of Germany who are fully committed to helping Kawanishi gain central power. There is no doubt that this is the goal.

"No, no, no! War, Mr. Marcos, is only a last resort. I think that as long as we blockade the maritime trade of western Sichuan, or prohibit the import of goods from western Sichuan, and prohibit the export of various industrial equipment and chemical products to western Sichuan. They're going to give in! Ogener said confidently. Although the development of western Sichuan is very rapid, a large number of imported machinery and equipment and chemical raw materials are still needed in industry, especially in heavy industry. Of course, Germany is the main importer of western Sichuan. But if Britain insists on blocking the sea trade routes in western Sichuan, there will be nothing that can be done about it.

"Mr. Ogner, have you thought about it? If they completely provoke the western Sichuan, in case they wave their troops to attack India. Or what about Indochina? Marcos asked with a smile. India and Indochina were extremely important to both Britain and France. However, these two places happened to be within the attack range of the Western Sichuan Army.

"If Kawanishi dares to do that. Then he is the enemy of the whole West! Ogna said through gritted teeth. India is the most important colony of the British Empire, and if Kawasi dares to attack India, the British Empire will definitely use all means to destroy Kawani.

"That's right, if Kawanishi dares to attack Indochina, our French government will also fight them to the end!" French Minister Tian Chun also expressed his position.

"Alright! I know! The German minister, Marcos, shrugged his shoulders, having already tried to figure out what Britain and France meant. Obviously, they intend to completely curb the ambitions of western Sichuan. This time, Kawanishi had to give up the low-hanging victory again. However, this is also good, which will inevitably make Kawanishi more hostile to Britain and France. This is very advantageous for Germany.

"In that case, then we have reached a consensus. There must be a truce between western Sichuan and the Qing state. Of course, as the defeated side, the Qing State had to pay a certain price. But. Western Sichuan cannot weaken the Qing state excessively. Do you have any objections? Ogner asked.

Everyone shook their heads, and everyone said that there was no objection to this.

"Also, good news! After His Royal Highness Prince Gong became the Minister of Military Aircraft Foreman, he will make every effort to promote the development of foreign affairs in the Qing Kingdom. They will completely open the market to us. We were allowed to set up factories and build railways in the Qing Dynasty. Think about it, a market of more than 300 million people, what a huge market! Ogener threw the pie.

"Haha, God! The Qing people finally opened the market in an all-round way. Railway. We, the French government, demanded the construction of a railway from Beijing to Guangzhou in the south. The French minister, Tian Chun, immediately shouted.

"We, in Russia, demand the construction of a railway from Beijing to Qiqihar. In the future, it will be connected with our Trans-Siberian Railway! The Russian minister, Ko Leiming, also spoke.

"Oh God! Mr. Tian Chun, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway. How much does that cost? Can the French government come up with that much money? I might as well build it together! U.S. Minister Tian Beijian said. The extension of the railroad represents the extension of their sphere of influence.

German Minister Marcos also joined the fray. The Qing Dynasty opened its market in an all-round way. This is undoubtedly excellent news for the great powers, and there are huge benefits in it. Naturally, countries will not give up this interest.

A smile appeared on the face of British Minister Ogner. He knew that as long as enough interests were thrown, these countries would be able to unite. This is true even for Germany, the most important ally of western Sichuan.

The ministers of the five countries competed for a full day before finally distributing all the benefits. After that, they agreed that they would leave the city tomorrow to meet with the young marshal of western Sichuan and urge a truce between western Sichuan and Qing to return to the negotiating table.

Early the next morning, the western Sichuan military barracks outside the city of Beijing were busy. After meeting Prince Shiduo yesterday, Wang Yuze planned to add a little threat to the Manchus. Therefore, the intention to launch another attack today can be regarded as trying to force the Manchus to agree to the conditions he proposed.

The two brigades of the Western Sichuan Army took action, and one cannon after another pushed under the Jingshi City. The Qing army defending the city on the city wall arrived at this posture, and their souls were frightened, and they had lost a lot of people in the attack of the western Sichuan army before, and they suddenly sounded the alarm.

The defenders of the Beijing division immediately panicked, and every attack in western Sichuan made them nervous, for fear that the western Sichuan army would break through the Beijing division. In that case, they'll be dead.

"Don't panic, the walls of the Jingshi are very strong, and the western Sichuan army can't attack it!" Prince Su was kind to cheer up the soldiers loudly. Ever since the attack began, he had been under the city walls, and for a few days, he was very tired. But he still had to muster up his spirit to defend the city, and if he did, it would be a great achievement. If he can't hold it, then he will only have a dead end.

"Boom! Rumble! "The artillery of the Western Sichuan Army opened fire, and one by one the shells exploded on the walls of the Beijing Division, and the smoke of gunpowder shrouded almost the entire city inside. The shelling of the western Sichuan army caused a great shock, and even the Empress Dowager Cixi and many courtiers who were in the court were all pale in the face, for fear that the western Sichuan army would come in.

"Queen Mother, colleagues. Rest assured, the defense of the Beijing Division is impregnable, and the Western Sichuan Army will not be able to penetrate it! Xu Gengshen, the secretary of the Ministry of War, hurriedly came out to appease.

"Prince Gong, how are you talking to the ministers of various countries? Did they agree to come forward? Empress Dowager Cixi asked. Now, she has put her last hope on the ministers of various countries.

"Back to the Queen Mother. The ministers of various countries have agreed to our request, and they have decided to send a telegram to the consul in Chengdu today and ask them to go to see Wang Xiao. In addition, they will also go to see the young marshal of western Sichuan today and ask him to stop the attack on Jingshi! Prince Gong Yixin replied.

"That's good! That's good! After the Empress Dowager Cixi listened to Prince Gong's answer, her face became much better.

The attacking troops in western Sichuan did not last long, and stopped after shelling for more than ten minutes. At present, the western Sichuan army has not been resupplied, so they have to save some ammunition. This attack was just a warning to the Manchus.

In the afternoon, Wang Yuze was in the military tent, studying whether it seemed to break through the Beijing Division. Until now, he has not completely given up.

"Young marshal, the ministers of Britain, France, hunger, the United States, and Germany ask to see you!" Wang Wei entered the military tent and said to Wang Yuze.

"What are they doing here? Damn, these foreigners still interfered! Wang Yuze frowned.

"To see or not to see?" Wang Wei asked.

"See, of course. Invite them all in! Wang Yuze said. The lack of diplomacy in a weak country is undoubtedly a true portrayal. The great powers could arbitrarily intervene in the war between Western Sichuan and the Manchus, because they had this strength. "Someday, I'll make you arrogant foreigners pay!" Wang Yuze said viciously. However, his expression quickly returned to normal, and now even if he is dissatisfied with these foreigners, when he has no strength to confront them, it is better to hide these in his heart.

Soon, Wang Wei led five foreigners in.

"Good afternoon, Ministers!" Wang Yuze said. He spoke English well in his previous life, so he spoke directly in English.

"The young marshal is good. Let me introduce myself, I am O'Gner, Minister of the British Empire to China. This is His Excellency Jean Tin Chun, Minister of France to China. This is His Excellency Ko Leiming, a Russian company in China. This is His Excellency Tian Bei, a U.S. company in China. This is His Excellency Marcos, Minister of Germany to China! British Minister O'Gner introduced.

"You may be seated. Wang Wei, tea. The barracks are shabby, please don't dislike it! Wang Yuze said with a smile on his face.

Everyone sat down, and the orderlies brought tea.

Then, Wang Yuze asked: "Your Excellency, ministers, I don't know why you came to the barracks today?" ”

"Your Excellency, Young Marshal. After our deliberations, we agreed that it was time for the war between Western Sichuan and Qing to end. Therefore, we hope that His Excellency the Major Marshal will stop attacking Beijing. Like the shelling in the morning, we hope it will not happen again! British Minister O'Gner said straight to the point.

A trace of anger flashed in Wang Yuze's eyes, and then he said, "However, this war was not provoked by us. We're just fighting back in self-defense! ”

"This war is the fault of the Qing people. But they have already paid a heavy loss. And they are willing to compensate for it. Therefore, we think it is time for a truce! French Minister Tian Chun also said strongly.

Wang Yuze approached the German minister Marcos, but Marcos gave him a helpless look. Wang Yuze knew that on the matter of armistice, several countries had probably already discussed it and had already made up their minds to intervene.

"Well, I can stop the attack on Kyoshi. However, if the compensation given by the Manchus does not meet the requirements of western Sichuan, I have the right to continue the attack and even break the Jingshi! Wang Yuze said.

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