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British Foreign Secretary Earl Curzon and Chinese Foreign Secretary Tang Shaoyi reached an agreement in the Singapore peace talks, which means that the peace talks are almost over. Of course, this is not to say that after this step, the conflict between the two countries ends. There are still many details to be discussed, and how long it will take for British colonial officials and troops to evacuate after the transfer of the Straits Settlements to China.

The most important step is to be recognized domestically. If the country does not accept such conditions, even if Count Curzon and Tang Shaoyi reach an agreement, they will not be able to do it.

Earl Curzon and Tang Shaoyi telegraphed the results of the negotiations to London and Yanjing. The two then went on to negotiate the specifics. There are three main details involved. The first is when the compensation of 500 million Chinese dollars paid by the British side to the Chinese Empire will be paid. The second is when the captured British naval officers and sailors will leave, and when the British side will pay the ransom. The third is how long the British officials and troops in the Straits Settlements need to be evacuated.

After deliberation between the two men, it was agreed that the British side would pay the Chinese Empire 500 million Chinese dollars in compensation within three months of the end of the conflict. The officers and men of the navy who had been captured by the Chinese also began to be released within three months, and the British side provided ships to bring these prisoners back. At the same time, the British side also had to pay 100 million Chinese dollars in compensation to the Chinese Empire. British officers and troops in the Straits Settlements were evacuated within three months. Gradually transfer power here to the Chinese Empire.

That is, after three months, the Chinese Empire could take over the entire Straits Settlements. Taking control of the Straits Settlements is equivalent to closing the gates of the Straits of Malacca. The Chinese Empire will have full control over the South Seas.

While Earl Curzon and Tang Shaoyi were discussing specific issues. The British Cabinet is also deliberating on the terms agreed between China and the UK.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Count Curzon is in Singapore, and he has reached an agreement with the Chinese. This is a condition agreed upon by both parties. Please take a look at it and give your opinions. Prime Minister Andrew Bona Rau said.

The ministers opened the document in front of them one after another and read it carefully. But. From the expressions on their faces, it can be seen that everyone is obviously not satisfied with these conditions.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese are simply robbers! Not only do we have to pay them 500 million Chinese dollars, but we also have to ransom those captured naval officers and sailors with 100 million Chinese dollars. Coupled with the five battleships and the Straits Settlements that were robbed by the Chinese, the British Empire suffered heavy losses this time! Chancellor of the Exchequer Stanley Baldwin said.

The other ministers nodded their heads as well. Obviously, this time the loss was too great to be completely unexpected.

"After the loss of the Straits Settlements, the British Empire could no longer enter the Far East. Unless the Chinese Empire suffers a crushing defeat in a future war. Otherwise. The Empire has no chance to expand into the Far East. The Duke of Devonshire, the Minister of the Colonies, also said with some regret. After all, this is the biggest loss that the British Empire has suffered in all these years.

"After the Straits Settlements fell into the hands of the Chinese, our Burmese colony was no longer safe. It is foreseeable that the greedy Chinese will desperately expand into Myanmar. If Burma falls into the hands of the Chinese again, our Indian colony will be surrounded by the Chinese on three sides. Coupled with the heavy losses of the imperial navy, it was no longer able to compete with the Chinese for supremacy at sea. Therefore. The Indian colonies were completely surrounded by the Chinese. Once the Chinese want to attack the Indian colonies, we have no way at all. Said Viscount Peel, the Minister of Indian Affairs.

Obviously. If the Chinese Empire reveals its ambitions to expand into India, the next time the British Empire will be forced into a dead end. This is undoubtedly the most lethal for the British Empire.

"From now on, the British Empire must strengthen our military. In the peace talks, the Chinese made it clear. There will be no objections to the capital ships of the next class of the British Empire. Therefore, the next class of capital ships of the Navy can be planned, and the construction can begin. Andrew Bona Rau said.

"Your Excellency, are you preparing to restart the N3-class battleship?" Lord of the Navy, Sir Roslyn Williams, raised a frown. If the British Navy were able to build four powerful N3-class battleships, the British Navy would be much more powerful. Plus those remaining battleships of the British Navy. It is possible to reproduce the glory of the Royal Navy. Even if it may not be able to defeat the Chinese Navy, at least the Chinese Navy does not dare to provoke the Royal Navy at will.

"How could this be an N3-class battleship? Both the Chinese and the Americans have stated that the next class of battleships of the British Empire cannot exceed the provisions of the Treaty on the Limitation of Naval Armaments. That is, the displacement must not exceed thirty-five thousand tons, and the caliber of the main gun must not exceed 406 mm. Andrew Bona Rau said. Even if there are no restrictions, the funds required for N3-class battleships are very large. Britain's finances can't afford it.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I see." Sir Roslyn Williams nodded. If it is to build a first-class 'treaty-type' battleship, it will not be so useful.

"On the Army side, we also need to strengthen our military presence in India and Burma. Although, the Chinese Army is strong. But India has abundant population resources, and we can arm as many Anglo-Indian troops as possible in India to deal with the Chinese. Let them know that if they want to enter India, they will get into a quagmire. At that time, the Chinese may give in. Prime Minister Andrew Bona Rau said.

The Indians had long been subjugated by the British, with a total population of more than 300 million, who were completely taken by the British. The British not only extorted a lot of wealth in India, but they were also able to use this Indian cannon fodder to fight for the British. It can be said that the Indians have become the most obedient slaves of the British.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, if we increase the strength of the Anglo-Indian army, it will overwhelm the finances of the Indian colonies." War Secretary Stephen Walsh said with a frown.

"The wool is out of the sheep, and if there is a financial crisis, let them raise taxes. Anyway, the Indians will not rebel against us. Prime Minister Andrew Bona Rau said. In his opinion, India has such a large population and such rich financial resources, and it would be a waste if it is not put to good use. Besides, if the armament here is not strengthened. If the Chinese Empire invades and loses India, it will be all over.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Stephen Walsh nodded.

Even if this would have caused turmoil in British rule in India, as long as India could be held, it would undoubtedly be a victory.

"If you don't have any objections, then contact Count Curzon and ask him to prepare to sign a treaty with the Chinese to end this damned conflict." Prime Minister Andrew Bona Law said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." The ministers all nodded. And obviously, this time the conflict was a shame for the British Empire. It would be a good deal to end the conflict at a cost.

"Gentlemen, the present British Empire has reached its most dangerous moment. We have lost too many benefits under the pressure of the Chinese. Next, it is time for us to work hard to restore the country's strength and find opportunities to make the Chinese pay a terrible price. Prime Minister Andrew Bona Rau said.

As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, he naturally did not want to see the British Empire suffer such an insult.

On the other hand, in the far east, Emperor Wu Haoxuan also got the results of the negotiations. It can be said that this result is quite satisfactory to him. After all, the conditions he had previously put forward had been fully met. As long as the Chinese Empire agreed to this outcome, then the conflict could be satisfactorily resolved.

"Your Majesty, this time the Empire has not only acquired the Kingdom of Iran, a vassal state, but also strengthened the Empire's power in the Middle East. On the other hand, we also got the Straits Settlements from the British. Compared to the loss of the empire, the empire has made a lot of money. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du said excitedly. The British Empire, the dignified world hegemon, has been forced to this step by the empire, which has to be said to be a sadness.

"Hmmm! The British have declined. This time, from the beginning of the last world war, they have already gone into decline. And this time, they will decline even more. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Majesty, General Chen asks to see you." Li Hu, the chief of the guard, reported.

"Xuan." Wu Haoxuan nodded.

Soon, the chief of the guard, General Chen Xudong, walked in.

"Your Majesty, the minister has an urgent matter to report." Admiral Chen Xudong said.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Wu Haoxuan asked.

"Your Majesty, the Military Intelligence Directorate has learned a piece of information. Nine years ago, the local government of Plateau Province secretly signed an agreement with the British behind the back of the empire to cede part of the empire's territory to British India. However, as the empire increased its control over the Plateau Province, the British deliberately kept a low profile. The Empire was not aware of the existence of this agreement. However, the fact is that the empire lost at least 90,000 square kilometers of territory. Admiral Chen Xudong said.

"What?" Wu Haoxuan and Prime Minister Yang Du both exclaimed. Although the territory of the empire is huge, 90,000 square kilometers is not a small number.

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