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Volume III: Aftermath: The first trip to Europe saw the Paris Peace Conference

Shandong question Clemenceau. Lloyd George. Wilson. Lansing.

While Situ Nan was secretly happy that the Nanyang Project was progressing, he was also troubled by the Parisian shape. The original German, Austrian, Turkish and other allies became meat on the chopping block and were slaughtered by others, but the victorious powers were in endless disputes over their own interests.

More than 1,000 delegates attended the Paris Peace Conference, including 70 plenipotentiaries representing 27 victorious nations.

In addition to the official representatives, the delegations also have a large number of scholars, experts and consultants. (Morgan is one of them.) Because the organization is so large that it is naturally difficult to function effectively, it is only held a few times in the official meeting, in the entire agenda.

In order to study relevant special issues (such as reparations, territorial issues, disarmament issues, etc.), the General Assembly has set up more than 50 committees to prepare detailed drafts for selection.

The actual powers of the congress were vested in the Supreme Council, which evolved from the Supreme International Joint Operations Council in wartime. The Supreme Council has 10 members, composed of two representatives from five factions: Britain, France, the United States, Italy, and Japan, also referred to as the "Committee of Ten".

Japan's hand could not reach Europe, Italy's ambitions in the Mediterranean were unanimously suppressed by Britain, the United States and France, and their prime minister, Orlando, had a verbal altercation with Wilson over the Fum dispute, so he left the table in anger, and the original committee of ten was transformed into a situation dominated by Britain, France, and the United States

Inside the U.S. Consulate, there is a heated argument taking place between U.S. President Wilson and Secretary of State Robert Brown. Lansing.

"President, I was greeted by Ambassador to Beijing Paul? In Reinsch's telegram, he mentioned that the 14-point principle you put forward has been praised by all circles in China, and now the Chinese people have a lot of expectations for the United States.

If we don't do it fairly, we will be very disappointed in them, and it will affect our influence in China. Have you thought about it? ”

Robert? Lansing said, looking at Wilson with a stern expression.

"Robert, I know." Wilson paused for a moment, then said slowly: "Japan's expansion in China has affected the United States, how can I not know?" But China's strength is too weak, and they can't withstand the pressure of the Japanese in the first place, and we can't offend the Japanese because of China. Two years ago, didn't you advocate **? ”

"This time and that time. At the beginning, we had to concentrate our efforts on dealing with the Germans to stabilize the Japanese, but now that the war is over, we can no longer compromise. I don't think Shandong can be handed over to Japan, it should be managed by the international community, and then it should be returned to China. We should stick to this viewpoint and no longer let the Japanese go. ”

Lansing said forcefully. In 1917, he and Japanese Foreign Minister Kikujiro Ishii signed the "Ishii-Lansing Agreement", compromising with Japan on the China issue and exchanging Chinese interests with Japan. Two years later, however, the shape had changed, and Lansing believed that the United States' attitude toward Japan should also change, and that American power should be demonstrated.

"Nope! Robert, you don't understand. The Japanese had already threatened to introduce the League of Nations if their conditions were not met, and now that Italy had introduced it, it would be impossible for the League of Nations to maintain world peace if Japan also withdrew. And Britain and France also seem to be on the side of the Japanese, they have secret diplomacy. It's not worth it for us to fall out with them for the sake of China. ”

Wilson patiently explained. In his view, it was worth sacrificing China in exchange for Japan to join the League of Nations, and a League of Nations that would maintain world peace was more important than anything else.

"But President, our main task is to sign a contract to protect the interests of the United States, and as for the establishment of the League of Nations, it is not too late!" Lan tried hard to persuade. In his opinion, the bullshit League of Nations is not at all comparable to the interests of the United States.

Lansing's stubbornness made Wilson feel unhappy, and he suddenly felt that Lansing's face was particularly annoying, why didn't this guy realize his good intentions?

"Watch your attitude, Mr. Lansing! Am I not defending the interests of the United States as President of the United States? Wilson said sternly.

After a while, he felt that his attitude was too stiff, and said, "This way! Chinese there you perfunctory them first! ”

"Okay!" Lansing said helplessly.

He walked out of the president's office in frustration, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Wilson is bent on establishing the League of Nations at the expense of China's interests, which will lead to the heavy failure of US diplomacy and violate the 14-point principle he put forward, and in the end he will only hit himself in the foot."

The meeting was held at the Palace of Versailles, and every day it was filled with journalists from all over the world, as well as people from all over the world who were interested in the proceedings. Every time the meeting ended, the journalists would flock to the delegates, trying to get sensational news.

Situ Nan sat in the car and looked at the crowd of people outside the window, among which there were many Chinese with yellow skin and black eyes, all of whom were Chinese workers who had not returned to China for the time being.

There are tens of thousands of Chinese workers throughout Paris, who are proof of China as a victorious country, and they look forward to the victory they have won back with their blood and lives.

But the news coming out of the Palace of Versailles was worrying, because Japan offered to inherit German interests in Shandong.

"Compatriots, Shandong is our territory, and it must not fall into the hands of the Japanese!"

"Down with Japanese imperialism! Return me Shandong! ”？？？？？？

Slogans such as these suddenly erupted like thunder, and many organized Chinese workers marched outside the Palace of Versailles waving flags.

"Young master, is it really not Shandong?" Lin Yimin said worriedly, looking at Situ Nan expectantly, hoping that this omnipotent young master could do something.

"It's a bit hard! You know what's going on. ”

Situ Nan was silent for a moment, and then said: "Don't be discouraged, a temporary failure is nothing, what about the long days ahead?" Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, our nation may have to go through a long period of darkness, but it will eventually stand up.

Look at the angry people outside, if you think about what kind of scene was in China, compare it with the Li Hongzhang period, and you will know that the current situation is different from the original, because there is one more thing - awakening! ”

Although Situ Nan said this, he couldn't help but be angry when he thought of the "history" in the future. It's fine if he stays in Los Angeles obediently, out of sight and out of mind, but now that he is in France, experiencing this humiliation together, it is inevitable that he will be depressed.

"That person is Gu Weijun?" Situ Nan raised his binoculars and saw a young man in a dress who was wearing a ceremonial dress and asked.

"Yes." Lin Yimin replied that he had already received information from the Chinese diplomatic mission from the French branch of the Nanyang Foundation, and that he would naturally know about Gu Weijun, the most outstanding diplomat among them.

However, looking at Gu Weijun's frowning and stern expression, Lin Yimin thought to himself: Things don't seem to be going well.

At this moment, another group of representatives of Asian faces came out, wearing tuxedos, each of them a little short, looking a little funny, but very proud.

"Needless to say, that Japanese is Baron Makino?" Situ Nan asked, looking triumphantly walking past the demonstrator against Makino, who had a hammer to smash the obscene Rendan's beard.

"That's right! That's him! I heard that he showed his appearance to Gu Weijun at the meeting a few days ago, and the newspapers in Paris were published. Lin Yimin sneered.

More and more Chinese workers and Chinese intellectuals gathered outside Versailles, and the demonstrations became more and more intense, and the police in Paris were also mobilized to confront the protesters.

"Let's go! Keep up with that wagon! Situ Nan instructed the driver to chase after Gu Weijun's carriage.

Carriage? Yes! It's a carriage! In the era when automobiles were not yet popular, even the streets of Paris were full of horse-drawn carriages running, but Situ Nan's car stood out.

Gu Weijun sat in the carriage, frowning, the Paris Peace Conference did not go well at the beginning, and the five diplomatic representatives and himself were under tremendous pressure.

This was the first time since the Opium War that China had attended the Peace Conference as a victorious power, and this was a great boost to the people's hearts, and now the whole of China is looking forward to the Paris Peace Conference. But the situation is much more complicated than I imagined.

He suddenly remembered that at the end of last year, his friend Mu Xianming, who suddenly came from New York to deliver sulfonamides to his wife. Thanks to his reminder and help, he was able to collect a large number of information on the battle between Chinese workers and the German army on the battlefield, which effectively refuted the Japanese view that "China did not send a single soldier".

Gu Weijun also remembered that when the Chinese diplomatic delegation from Beijing passed through Japan, it lost the diplomatic file box with a combination lock, which was not only an negligence, but also a conspiracy. (Indeed, this incident is called the disappearance of the Chinese file box.) ）

"The Japanese are shameless! This era is the era of shameless villains?????? There is no diplomacy for a weak country! Imperialism is all the same! Gu Weijun sighed, but thinking of his responsibilities, he immediately strengthened his confidence again-

A weak country has no diplomacy, but a weak country has a strong fighting spirit and unyielding fighting spirit!

"Phew—"

At this time, the coachman let out a long shout, and the carriage suddenly stopped, interrupting Gu Weijun's train of thought.

Gu Weijun stretched out his head to look out, and a car chased after him and stopped beside the carriage. A young face sticks out of the window and smiles, "Hello! Mr. Wu! ”

"You are?"

Gu Weijun didn't know the person in the car, and listening to the other party's Chinese with a slight Guangdong accent, he should be Chinese compatriot.

It may not be small, there are really not many people in Paris who can make such an expensive car, let alone a yellow face. What is the matter with him looking for himself? Gu Weijun thought to himself.

"My surname is Lin, my name is Lin Yimin, although you don't know me, I know you. Let's talk about some important things! Lin Yimin said with a smile.

Looking at Gu Weijun's skeptical expression, he continued: "About China's diplomacy. I'm not a bad person! Just trying to give you a little help. ”

After Lin Yimin finished speaking, he gave Gu Weijun a note with a line of address on it.

Gu Weijun took a look, not far, nearby.

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