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The British may have genuinely wanted to broker peace negotiations between the Chinese Empire and the Manchus, whose existence would help contain the power of the Chinese Empire. If there had been no Manchus, then the British would have had to deploy more troops in India. As for the Manchus, they must have sincerely wanted to negotiate. After all, if there is no negotiation, by the spring of the next year, when the imperial army goes north, the Manchus can be destroyed lightly. As long as they didn't want to be slaves, negotiating with the empire would become the last chance for the Manchus. The Russians, on the other hand, could negotiate with them if they could renounce the benefits they had plundered by the unequal treaties and pay sufficient compensation to the Chinese Empire. However, it is not necessary to think about it to know that the Russians will certainly not give up those interests that have already been obtained. The greedy Russians have a thirst for land in their bones. They had already plundered Xinjiang, Mongolia and Northeast China from the Manchus, and it would be harder than to ascend to heaven if Tsar Nicholas I spit it out again. Therefore, Long Yufei concluded that if the Russians wanted to negotiate, it was simply a deceptive tactic, and the ultimate goal was to delay time.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Russians definitely want to stall for time. Now the troops they sent to China have almost lost everything. Of the original 250,000 troops, there were only more than 50,000 people left. And in the end, it is estimated that only 20,000 or 30,000 people will be able to continue fighting. With these armies alone, the Russians simply have no way to compete with us. Although two hundred thousand people were lost, for Russia. It's already a big hit. However, compared to the 1.4 million standing army of Russia, and the number of troops that can reach up to four or five million after mobilization. These 200,000 people are nothing. It's just that Russia is too far away from the Far East, and now that winter has come, Siberia is already icy and snowy. Even if Russia wanted to send troops to the Far East, it would have to wait until next spring. In that case, they need to hold us back and get enough time! General Niu Meng, Chief of the General Staff, said.

"陛xià. So, are we simply rejecting their demands for negotiations? Anyway, by next spring, the army of the empire will definitely be able to destroy the Manchus! Prime Minister Li Decheng said. Since these foreign devils are not well-intentioned. Then there is no need to ignore them. Besides, the destruction of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the unification of the whole country are already set goals, so how can they be changed casually?

"If we refuse peace talks. Did the British have the audacity to do it to us? Long Yufei asked. Right now. The vast majority of the empire's military strength was invested in the wars against the Manchus and Russia, and if there was a war with the British, there really would not be many troops.

"Your Majesty, I can't say for sure. What is certain, however, is that Britain will at least begin to support Russia and the Manchus. Even, really going to war against us. Although last year's Burma war cost the British a lot. However, after more than a year. The British are almost done. Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said. Although the possibility of Britain going to war directly against the empire is small, but. It is indeed possible to have zài.

Long Yufei couldn't help frowning, if Britain also started a war against the empire at this time, the empire would undoubtedly face tremendous pressure. The time of the war will also drag on and on. Even if the empire wins the war in the future, the losses will definitely be not small.

"Your Majesty, even if the British go to war against us, it's not a big deal! Both the 1st and 5th fleets of our Imperial Navy were already ready for battle. The last four of the 'Western Zhou-class' battleships have also been delivered long ago, and their combat effectiveness has already been formed. At sea, the British are definitely no match for us. As long as the navy could win, the British would be able to attack Burma at best. General Niu Meng, Chief of the General Staff, said. In terms of navy, the Chinese Empire had many advantages. Of course, as the old maritime hegemon, the British are also struggling to catch up.

Long Yufei nodded: "If the British attack Burma, can we hold it?" ”

"Your Majesty, in order to support the war in the country, now we are in Burma, with only two infantry corps. Moreover, the mission of these infantry corps is not only to warn the British and Anglo-Indian forces in India, but also to deter the natives of Burma and protect our immigrants in Burma. Both armies had a heavy task, and if Britain attacked Burma, we would have to send more troops to Burma! General Niu Meng, Chief of the General Staff, said.

After defeating the British and taking control of the whole of Burma, the empire began to migrate to Burma on a large scale. In particular, the fertile plains of central and southern Burma were the focus of imperial immigration. At present, the empire has emigrated at least five million people to Burma. Eventually, it will reach the scale of 10 million people. The immigrants from China seized the land of the Burmese people, which naturally aroused fierce opposition from the Burmese natives. Everywhere, it was not an attack on immigrants from the empire. However, the immigrants of the empire were armed immigrants, and every adult man was issued with a rifle. Those natives will not take advantage at all, but will lose a lot. In addition, the troops of the Imperial Army stationed in Burma will often encircle and suppress these Burmese natives. Overall, the empire is currently encroaching on Burma step by step, and it is estimated that it will soon be able to completely control Burma.

"Pass my order, starting tomorrow, the General Staff will give a mobilization order. Once again, 6 infantry corps will be formed! Long Yufei said. Regardless of whether Britain wants to declare war on China or not, it is necessary to form new troops at this time. This not only sends a tough stance to the outside world, but also prepares for a potentially bad situation in the future. Once the situation does get to that point, the empire will be able to have enough troops to deal with the crisis that may arise. Of course, 6 infantry corps is only the first step, and more can be formed if necessary.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Niu Meng replied cleanly. In this case, the total number of infantry corps of the Imperial Army would reach thirty. With the addition of other troops, the strength of the army will increase to 1.1 million men. Of course, as the most populous country in the world, maintaining an army strength of 1.1 million people is not much. The total population of Russia is only about 60 million, and their standing army is also 1.4 million?

"Will there be financial pressure?" Long Yufei looked at Prime Minister Li Decheng.

"Your Majesty, there is no financial pressure!" Li Decheng replied. Thanks to the rapid victory of the war, the empire spent much less on the war. There's more money to be invested in other things. The cost of forming six infantry corps was fully financially affordable.

"Well, that's good!" Long Yufei nodded. Prepare sufficient troops, which is very necessary for the later stage. In the future, after the empire defeated Russia, it was also necessary to keep enough troops in the vast expanse of Siberia and Central Asia.

"Your Majesty, should we agree to negotiate with them?" Foreign Minister Lin Zihao asked.

"Promise them! In any case, this negotiation is not destined to succeed. By agreeing to negotiate, we are also showing the world that the Empire is a peace-loving nation. Long Yufei said.

The ministers all laughed, anyway, the empire's military campaign against the Manchus would not be able to start until next spring, and it would be harmless to negotiate with them during this time. Maybe it can also have the effect of paralyzing those people.

"Your Majesty, then what conditions should we put forward in the negotiations?" Lin Zihao asked. Although this negotiation is destined to be a farce. However, he also needs to consult Long Yufei in order to understand Long Yufei's bottom line.

"I'll just mention this. For example, let the Manchus give up the throne, the Manchus were incorporated into the empire, and China promised not to kill the bannermen. Let Russia withdraw from the territory of China, and compensate China for huge losses, etc.! These can be discussed, and the higher the conditions, the better! Long Yufei said.

Long Yufei said these two items casually, which made several ministers stunned. If the Manchus were willing to relinquish the throne and join the empire, would it be necessary to continue the war? Isn't the country just a peaceful reunification? As for the Russians, with their greedy personalities, how could they withdraw from China. As for the huge indemnity, it is even more impossible. If the Chinese Empire always insists on such conditions, then this so-called peace negotiation will be a farce at all.

"Yes, Majesty, I see!" Lin Zihao nodded, he had fully understood what Long Yufei meant.

"Well, so be it! Ladies and gentlemen, although it is winter, our military operations have to be stopped. However, military preparations need to be carried out. Wait for the next spring, ensure that the empire will be destroyed by the Manchus at one time, and the Russians will be defeated! Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The crowd replied with a loud voice.

Next, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire issued a proclamation stating that the Chinese Empire was willing to negotiate with Russia and the Manchus for the sake of world peace. This caused an uproar in the world. Many countries did not believe that the Chinese Empire would give in if it had the upper hand. The broad masses of the people of the empire even believed that the empire was letting the tiger return to the mountains, and some radical people even petitioned the empire to refuse to negotiate with Russia and the Manchus. The British Embassy and many consulates in China were besieged by the Imperial people, believing that this was the result of British oppression.

In addition, the Imperial Army once again formed 6 infantry corps, which is also known to the outside world.

The Chinese Empire agreed to negotiate, much to the delight of the Manchus and Russia, who, under the auspices of the British, were to negotiate in Hong Kong, plus the British, for the Quadripartite Talks! (To be continued......)