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British Foreign Secretary Earl Curzon was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Tang Shaoyi in surprise, as if he still didn't understand why he was like this. After all, the two sides have already agreed. If the Chinese Empire repents at this time, it will have a serious impact on the reputation of the Chinese Empire. This would not only offend the British Empire, but also the mediator, the United States.

"Your Excellency, what do you mean by this? Do you want to regret it? We reached an agreement on the peace talks this time. Now that our government has ratified this agreement, it can't just because of your words doesn't count, right? Count Curzon said angrily. After all, this agreement has already cost Britain a lot. If the Chinese Empire is not even satisfied with this, and wants the British Empire to pay a greater price, then the British Empire will not give in again. When the time comes, I am afraid that a war will inevitably be inevitable.

"Your Excellency, what the hell is going on?" U.S. Secretary of State Hughes's face was also very ugly. After all, this time the conflict between China and Britain was mediated by him, and he represented the United States of America. Although, in the course of mediation, Hughes said a lot for the British, trying to make Britain pay less. However, overall, this time the Chinese still took advantage of it.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency the Secretary of State. This time, the Empire did not sign the agreement, not because of any dissatisfaction with the agreement, but for other reasons. Tang Shaoyi said.

"For something else?" Both Earl Curzon and Hughes breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it is not because of this peace talks, it is easy to say. It's just that it doesn't have much to do with them.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. Please be clear, what happened? Count Curzon asked. You know, Britain wanted to end the conflict with the Chinese Empire. Otherwise, China's mighty army is always roaming around the borders of the Indian colonies, which makes the British really unreassured! If the Chinese attack India, the problem will be troublesome.

"Your Excellency, the Earl. I don't know if you know the 'McMahon Line'. Tang Shaoyi asked.

"McMahon Line?" The Count of Curzon did not seem to be aware of this. After all, it was the colonial government of British India that drew this dividing line. And not the British government. The British seldom inquired about the colonies.

"It seems that His Excellency the Earl does not seem to know. Well, I'll tell you. The 'McMahon Line' is the border between China and India that was secretly drawn between the Chinese Empire and those separatists in the Imperial Plateau Province by Henry McMahon, the Foreign Secretary of the British Indian Colony, nine years ago. This border line moves 150 kilometers from the edge of the Assam Plain to Tibet, China. The new boundary is bounded by the watershed of the Himalayan Ridge, which stretches from the border between Bhutan, China, in the west to the Isolahi Pass in the Dulong River basin in the east, with a length of about 1,700 kilometers, and assigns 90,000 square kilometers of land that originally belonged to the Chinese plateau to British India. The Empire had been kept in the dark until yesterday. His Majesty the Emperor was furious and demanded that the British government must give an account to the Empire. Otherwise, this time the agreement will not have to be signed. Britain is prepared to bear the wrath of the Empire. Tang Shaoyi said coldly.

Only then did the Earl of Curzon know what had happened, if it had not been for the conflict between China and England. He must applaud Henry McMahon's actions. After all, this was tantamount to an increase of 90,000 square kilometers of territory in British India. This is undoubtedly a common trick for the British Empire. Even if, after China signed this agreement, the Chinese Empire found out about the problem again, Britain could deny it. Anyway, the conflict between Britain and China has been resolved. If China provokes a conflict again. That is when China takes the initiative to launch a provocation.

But now, the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conflict between the two countries has not yet been signed at all, and such a problem has arisen, which is undoubtedly stuck in the neck of the British. If Britain does not give China an explanation, China will take this opportunity to repent. They really can't do anything about it.

Count Curzon looked at U.S. Secretary of State Hughes and asked him for help. However, Theseus gave him a helpless expression.

After all, this kind of behavior is tantamount to stealing the territory of other countries, but it is a big deal. If you don't get caught, forget it. However, now he has been arrested. What's even more infuriating is that there are handles in other people's hands. Isn't this kind of behavior looking for death? If someone dares to steal 90,000 square kilometers of US territory, then wait for a war.

"Your Excellency, is this true? We don't know, please give us a moment to look into this. Count Curzon said.

In fact, when the Chinese Empire officially raised this issue, he had already guessed that it must be true. It's just that he needs time to deal with it.

"Whether it's true or not, I think the British side can easily find out. It's just that we don't want to deliberately cover up or deny it. Otherwise, His Majesty the Emperor would be even more furious. Tang Shaoyi warned.

"The Foreign Secretary can rest assured that if this matter is really done by the colonial government of British India, we will definitely give an account to the Chinese Empire." Count Curzon said.

Tang Shaoyi nodded and turned to leave. This time, the signing ceremony was ruined.

The Earl of Curzon hurriedly ordered a telegram to the Viceroy of India and the country to report what had happened here to the country. At the same time, ask the Viceroy of India if the 'McMahon Line' really exists.

When Rufus Axus, the vice-king of India, received the telegram from Count Curzon, he immediately became nervous and immediately summoned the current foreign minister of the Indian colonial government to inquire about the situation. He was appointed vice-king of India only last year, and he had no idea what happened nine years ago. Henry McMahon, then Minister of Foreign Affairs of India's colonial government, had already returned to British soil.

However, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Indian colonial government is aware of this. Henry McMahon directly gave India an additional 90,000 square kilometers of territory through that secret treaty, which was undoubtedly a matter of great pleasure for the Indian colonial government. However, I didn't expect that something would go wrong now.

Rufus Aixus immediately called back to Earl Curzon and told him that the McMahon Line did exist.

At the same time, London, England, is also in a mess. Although, the time in London is still early in the morning. But Prime Minister Andrew Bona Law is already roaring.

It seems that it is about to reach an agreement with the Chinese Empire to resolve this conflict. But I didn't expect that at a critical moment, such a thing happened, isn't this asking for trouble for myself? Henry McMahon, who had returned to London for his duties, was also called to the Prime Minister's Office. At first, Henry McMahon didn't know what was going on, but His Excellency the Prime Minister summoned him overnight, which was obviously very optimistic about him. So, the fart rushed away.

Unexpectedly, in the end, he was scolded by Henry McMahon, who couldn't raise his head. It took a while for Henry McMahon to figure out what had happened, and it made him cry without tears. The McMahon Line was undoubtedly good for the British Empire. However, not only was he not commended for this, but he was also scolded, which made him very puzzled.

It is no wonder that, in normal times, Henry McMahon undoubtedly benefited Britain by doing so. However, this is not the same time, and the British government is doing everything possible to avoid conflict with China. If the Chinese Empire refuses to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conflict because of the McMahon Line, or even triggers a war because of it, the consequences will be serious.

Prime Minister Andrew Bonner Law then summoned British cabinet ministers to discuss with them. After the ministers learned about this problem, they were also very speechless. It stands to reason that Henry McMahon obtained 90,000 square kilometers of territory for the British Indian colonies, which can be regarded as a meritorious service, and should be rewarded. However, this has led to an even more serious conflict between Britain and China, which is a problem.

Britain's War Secretary Stephen Walsh and Admiral Sir Roslyn Williams both believed that at this juncture, they could not fall out with the Chinese Empire. A way should be found to appease the Chinese Empire and get it to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conflict. End this conflict as soon as possible. In this way, Britain will be able to concentrate its strength to recuperate and develop its military strength.

The Duke of Devonshire, the Minister of Colony, and the Viscount Peel, Minister of Indian Affairs, also agreed to give an account to the Chinese Empire. Find a way to solve the problem this time first, that's the most important thing, there is no need to lose a big thing because of a small thing.

Eventually, Andrew Bona Rau took their advice and sent a telegram to Count Curzon, asking him to try his best to calm the anger of the Chinese Empire and find a way to end the conflict.

In the afternoon of the same day, Earl Curzon went to the Imperial Chinese Consulate in Singapore to meet with the Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi to discuss the settlement of this issue. Obviously, the British were not willing to fall out with the Chinese Empire for the sake of those 90,000 square kilometers of territory. Otherwise, it would be no good for the British Empire.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the matter concerning the 'McMahon Line' is a complete misunderstanding, and was done by the colonial government of British India without the knowledge of the British Cabinet. We hope that we can solve this problem with the Chinese Empire. Count Curzon said.

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