Chapter 117: Negotiation
"Of course, I think the price paid by Qingguo will definitely make Kawanishi rush to satisfaction. However, after the peace talks, we hope that China will be able to maintain peace so that the interests of our countries will not be affected. Of course, it is also good for you in western Sichuan and Qingguo! Ogna was very satisfied with Wang Yuze's reaction. Before he even began to persecute, Wang Yuze had already compromised. This made him a little complacent, and the influence of the British Empire was indeed unrivaled in the world.
After that, the ministers chatted with Wang Yuze for almost an hour before leaving. However, during this period, they have been showing off their strength, as if they want to use this to deter Wang Yuze, and make the future heir of western Sichuan afraid of the foreign powers. Of course, the German minister, Marcos, remained silent all along. This time, for the sake of German interests, he undoubtedly betrayed Kawanishi. However, there is no way, this world is like this, interests come first!
In the process, Wang Yuze has been listening to the talks of the ministers, on the surface, he is smiling, and from time to time he echoes them. But deep down, the anger in his heart had already been ignited. His hands were clenched into fists, and his knuckles were a little white from the exertion.
It was with great difficulty that these ministers were sent away. Back in the military tent, Wang Yuze's face suddenly became gloomy.
"Humph! Those who are not of my race will have different hearts! These foreign devils, as expected, don't have a good thing. Wait and see, after twenty years, it will be time for you to pay the price! Wang Yuze said hatefully. During this period, Wang Wei has been following behind Wang Yuze. He understands Wang Yuze's current mood very well. The behavior of the ministers of the five countries today is completely a threat to the door! Don't talk about Wang Yuze, even he is so angry. If it weren't for the fear of the consequences, I'm afraid he would have already taken out the **** and killed all these ministers. Of course. If he really did that, Kawanishi would definitely face a siege from the great powers.
"Young Marshal, do we really want to make a truce with the Manchus? What a great opportunity? We only have one last step left to overthrow the Manchus! Wang Wei asked very regretfully.
"There's no way around it, we're not strong enough. In addition, newly captured territory also takes time to digest. However, it will not be long before we are able to overthrow the Manchus. I promise, it won't be too long! Wang Yuze said.
Wang Wei nodded. He is now very convinced of Wang Yuze. Since Wang Yuze's assassination, the whole person seems to have completely changed as if he has shown outstanding talent. Such a change is also what Wang Wei hopes for very much. West Sichuan really has a future.
"Command the troops. Heightened vigilance. Although we promised not to attack the Jingshi, if the Qing army takes the initiative to provoke, then there is no need to be afraid, give me double the counterattack! Wang Yuze ordered. If the Qing army provokes a war again, then the great powers will have nothing to say! But. Such an unlikely event is very unlikely. The Manchu Qing Dynasty had already been frightened in the morning, where did he still have the courage to provoke the Western Sichuan Army?
"Yes, young marshal!" Wang Wei immediately passed the order and went.
At the same time, the tour of the embassy in Chengdu. Wang Xiao also met with the consuls of the five countries in Chengdu. There is no doubt that they are also trying to press for an armistice between Western Sichuan and the Manchus today.
Under the persecution of the Five Nations. Wang Xiao agreed to the request for an armistice. All units of the Western Sichuan Army were ordered to stand in place and stop the offensive. Wait for the next command. At the same time, a mission was sent to Beijing to prepare for final negotiations with the Manchus. Of course, in this war, Sichuan West is the victor, and the main purpose of the mission is to ensure the interests of Sichuan West and ensure that Sichuan West can gain more benefits in this war.
The mission in western Sichuan, with Liang Xingrong, the master of the attendant room, as the head of the regiment, Song Zhengping, the deputy director of the attendant room, as the deputy head of the delegation, plus other personnel, a total of hundreds of people. Wang Yuze, who stayed in Beijing, will also participate in this negotiation, which can be regarded as accumulating more surprises.
From July 2, the war between the Western Sichuan Army and the Manchu Qing officially ceased. At this time, the armistice made the generals at all levels of the Western Sichuan Army very dissatisfied. Although since the start of the war, western Sichuan has expanded a large territory. However, judging from the current situation, it is obvious that western Sichuan can still gain a larger territory, and even completely overthrow the Manchu Qing. However, the Western Sichuan Army has always been highly disciplined, and after the order was issued by the General Staff Headquarters, despite the dissatisfaction, all units obeyed the order. It's just that from the moment of the armistice, the letters of request for continued combat from various units flew to the staff headquarters like snowflakes, making Jiang Xingguo, who stayed behind, scrambling.
At the same time, the defenders of Xi'an also left the city. They probably felt that there was no hope of continuing to hold on, and it was better to take the opportunity to return to the Manchu control area than to stay in Xi'an and be eaten by the Western Sichuan Army. In this regard, the western Sichuan army did not stop it, anyway, it was just a defeat of tens of thousands of remnants, and it would not pose any threat to western Sichuan. After the departure of the Qing army, the western Sichuan army immediately marched into Xi'an and took over the ancient capital.
After the Western Sichuan Army stopped attacking the Beijing Division, the Qing army defending the city also began to clear the blocked city gates. However, in order to prevent the western Sichuan army from attacking the city, they blocked it very tightly, and the clean-up work took three days to finish. Slowly, Jingshi returned to normal. However, the garrison of the Western Sichuan Army outside the city has always been a forbidden area, and neither the Qing army nor ordinary people dare to approach it.
On the 6th of the month, the mission from western Sichuan finally arrived in Beijing. However, they did not accept the kindness of the Manchus and stayed in the post house, but lived directly in the barracks of the Western Sichuan Army. The venue of the negotiations was also changed to Guang'anmen Gate at the strong request of the Western Sichuan Army.
"Uncle Liang, Uncle Song, welcome to Jingshi!" In the barracks of the Western Sichuan Army, Wang Yuze personally greeted Liang Xingrong and Song Zhengping, as well as the personnel of the mission.
"The young marshal is strict. After this year's experience, the young marshal really seems to be a completely different person! Liang Xingrong looked at Wang Yuze kindly. As the director of the chamberlain in western Sichuan, Wang Yuze was very clear about what he was like before. But in the past year, after Wang Yuze joined the army, he was greatly shocked.
"The army is really a place to train people!" Wang Yuze had to blame the change on this aspect.
"Oh, is that really the case? Then I'll have to let my kid join the army! Song Zhengping also said. Although, they all thought that Wang Yuze was incapable of inheriting western Sichuan. But now, Wang Yuze's cousin Xiàn has completely conquered them. Even if Wang Xiao has something, the development of western Sichuan will obviously not be affected in any way.
"That's a good feeling! Everyone, we've prepared lunch, let's go back to rest after eating! Don't be in a hurry about negotiations! Wang Yuze greeted warmly.
After lunch, Liang Xingrong and Song Zhengping came to Wang Yuze's military tent.
"Two uncles, do you have anything to explain when you come here this time?" Wang Yuze asked. He hadn't seen Wang Xiao and his wives for more than a year, which made him miss him very much.
"Dashuai is very satisfied with your watch. If it weren't for your surprise attack on the Beijing Division this time, I'm afraid the war wouldn't have ended so soon! In addition, the price you asked the Manchu Qing Dynasty was very satisfying. However, in the end, how much we can get will have to be negotiated! Liang Xingrong said.
"The foreigners will not allow us to weaken the Manchus too much. On the turf, it is estimated that we will only be able to hold on to the provinces we occupy. However, you can put more effort into the compensation and strive to get more compensation! Wang Yuze said. From the day he met with the ministers of several countries, Wang Yuze had already guessed their intentions.
"However, when I came, the marshal said that he asked us to occupy Guangxi as much as possible. The marshal has secretly ordered a batch of warships from the German side, and it is expected that he will return to China the year after tomorrow. At that time, we must have a port and supporting facilities! Song Zhengping also said.
"Father ordered battleships from Germany? Are we ready to develop the Navy? Wang Yuze was very surprised, it was the first time he heard the news.
"Yes, the marshal ordered two 'Brandenburg-class' battleships, along with four cruisers and ten destroyers. When the navy is formed, we will have a navy that is not inferior to the Manchus! Song Zhengping was a little excited in his words. He had studied abroad, so he knew the need for a strong navy.
"Hmmm! In this case, then we must take Guangxi! Wang Yuze said. The navy is not comparable to the army, and after a few months of training, it can be sent to the battlefield, and the navy can only be trained after accumulation of time. The British Navy is the first in the world, isn't that also after hundreds of years of accumulation? Although the navy of western Sichuan is still in its infancy, it is much behind the great powers. But now the navy is also in a period of great change, and if the opportunity is seized, western Sichuan may not have a chance to catch up.
However, if you want to take Guangxi, I am afraid it will not be so easy. The French will certainly do everything possible to obstruct it. Liangguang is the sphere of influence of France, and it is also close to Indochina, and the French will definitely not allow western Sichuan to occupy Guangxi. Whether Guangxi can be taken can only be the result of negotiations.
The next morning, the armistice negotiations between Western Sichuan and the Manchu Qing Dynasty officially began, and the venue of the negotiations was outside Guang'anmen. The Western Sichuan Army deliberately took the time to build a pavilion. Although the pavilion is not large, it can seat one or twenty people. Whether it was the negotiators from western Sichuan and the Manchu Qing Dynasty, or the ministers of the five countries who came to watch the talks, they were all able to sit down.
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