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As soon as we entered May, the weather in Guangzhou became hot. Because of the special climate, the locals in Guangdong are easy to get angry, so the locals are used to drinking a bitter herbal tea that seems to be a traditional Chinese medicine. However, it is difficult for outsiders to get used to it. Sir Bonham, the British Empire's Minister to China, was one of them. In the past few days, because I was in a hurry, my mouth has ulcers.

Sir Bonham felt the crisis when the Chinese* army captured Montow, cutting off the logistical supply lines of the British forces fighting in Burma. How could hundreds of thousands of British troops and Anglo-Indian troops, once the logistical supply lines were cut off, be the opponents of the formidable Chinese* army? Sure enough, it soon became known that the main forces of the British army and the Anglo-Indian army had been annihilated. News of Admiral Colborn's surrender.

Sir Bonham knew that the British Empire had once again lost the war, and that there would be an earthquake in British politics. Britain, as the losing side, will definitely suffer a heavy blow. Sure enough, John. News of the fall of Russell's cabinet was not long in coming. Sir Bonham's patron was the previous Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Henry Brown. Viscount Temple, he didn't know if he would be moved after the Earl of Granville, the trusted foreign secretary, came to power. After all, as the strength of the Chinese Empire became stronger and stronger, the status of the minister in China became higher and higher, and although this position was very risky, if it was done well, it was easy to make political capital. Sir Bonham had a hunch that his post as Minister to China would not last long.

"Your Excellency, Minister. A telegram from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs! The secretary of the legation handed a telegram to Sir Bonham.

Sir Bonham took the telegram and read it, very quickly. His brow furrowed tightly. The Earl of Granville, the Foreign Secretary, asked him to negotiate on behalf of the British Empire and the Chinese Empire, demanding that the Chinese Empire release the more than 80,000 British officers and soldiers who had been captured, and that China would not invade India. These questions are tricky! The Chinese Empire had won a great victory this time, how could they have obediently followed the instructions of the British? Needless, Britain will pay a heavy price this time.

"Tomorrow, help me make an appointment with the Foreign Minister of the Chinese Empire. I have something important to talk to him about! Sir Bonham said.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" The secretary nodded, then turned to leave.

Sir Bonham began to ponder. How will we be able to convince the Chinese side tomorrow and then complete the task assigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the lowest cost. As a China expert, Sir Bonham knew that the Chinese must have raised the bamboo bar high this time. Just waiting for the British to send it to the door. Originally. Dealing with this matter coldly is undoubtedly the best way. However, British society is now in turmoil, and if the problem is not solved, Britain will be in chaos. Therefore, Sir Bonham had to reach an agreement with the Chinese Empire. And this will inevitably lead the lion of the Chinese empire to open his mouth, and Britain will solve the problem as soon as possible. I'm afraid I have to pinch my nose and admit it. As for him, the one in charge of this negotiation. I'm afraid it's a good scapegoat. If this agreement is called into question, Sir Bonham will probably be pushed out immediately.

Early the next morning, Sir Bonham's carriage left the Legation and headed for the Imperial Chinese Foreign Office. The embassies of various countries were not far apart, so as soon as Sir Bonham left, he immediately attracted the attention of the other envoys in China. Everyone is paying attention to the battle between the Chinese Empire and Britain, and the Chinese Empire has won the battle against Britain, which makes all countries very envious. Although Britain's power has been damaged, it is also a good thing for countries. However, the Chinese Empire is developing too fast, and once this country with a huge population steps on Britain and becomes the world hegemon, I am afraid that other countries will have a harder time! Therefore, the hearts of the envoys of various countries are a little complicated.

Casimiro, the Spanish minister to China, had no worries about this, and as the Chinese Empire became stronger and stronger, the status of the Kingdom of Spain as the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe also improved a lot. This was a great opportunity for the declining Kingdom of Spain. The stronger the Chinese Empire, the safer the Kingdom of Spain became. If the Chinese Empire can replace Britain and become the hegemon of the world, perhaps the Kingdom of Spain will also be able to pretend to be a tiger and have a good prestige in Europe. After all, the Chinese Empire is too far away from Europe, and it is not so easy to influence Europe. The closer the relationship between the Kingdom of Spain and the Chinese Empire, the more favorable the Kingdom of Spain became!

At nine o'clock in the morning, Sir Bonham arrived at the Imperial Chinese Foreign Office, which was the agreed time between the two sides, and the Imperial Chinese Foreign Secretary, Lin Zihao, was already waiting for him in his office. Although Sir Bonham visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire many times, this time, he felt different. After all, this time he was bowing on behalf of the British Empire.

"Your Excellency, good morning? The weather in Guangdong is not very good, you should pay more attention to your body! Lin Zihao smiled. The Empire* army had won a battle in Burma, much to the delight of the Empire's ministers. And he, the foreign secretary, has undoubtedly sharpened his knife, just waiting for the British to send it to the door, and then slaughter it fiercely. Now Lin Zihao looked at Sir Bonham's gaze, and he definitely regarded Sir Bonham as a big fat pig that could be slaughtered fiercely. Of course, how much benefit can be obtained from the British in the end depends on the specific situation.

"Hello, Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, the weather in Guangdong is relatively hot, and London is much better." Sir Bonham smiled.

"Canton can't be compared with London, but I believe that in the near future, there will be an international metropolis comparable to London within the territory of the Chinese Empire!" Lin Zihao said. Guangzhou was not the capital of the Chinese Empire, but only a temporary capital. In the future, the Chinese Empire will have to decide where the capital will be, and it will be up to the Emperor Long Yufei to decide.

Sir Bonham smiled and said nothing. However, it can be seen from his expression that he obviously doesn't believe Lin Zihao's words. It took hundreds of years for London to develop to the present, especially after the start of the Industrial Revolution, to become the international metropolis it is today. China is nothing more than a decaying agrarian country, and even though it has begun the process of industrialization, there is still a big gap between it and London. However, today is a request for peace, and Sir Bonham does not intend to dwell on this issue, so as not to affect the relationship between the two countries.

"Your Excellency, what are your intentions this time?" Lin Zihao asked straight to the point.

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, first of all, I would like to congratulate your country on its great victory on the battlefield in Burma. Although, as an Englishman, I am very reluctant to see such a thing. However, facts are facts and cannot be denied. Sir Bonham said. How he hopes that it is Britain who wins, so that he can appear in front of Lin Zihao with pride.

"Haha, Your Excellency, there are many factors that determine the outcome of the war, and we are just a fluke this time. I believe that the next time we want to win, it will not be so easy! Lin Zihao said with a smile.

"Damn the yellow-skinned monkey, it's not that easy to win next time. Next time, the British Empire will definitely defeat you! Sir Bonham said secretly in his heart.

"Secondly, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, this conflict in Myanmar is something that neither of our countries wants to see. Now that the conflict is over, we should find a way to deal with the aftermath! So as not to affect the relations between our two countries. Sir Bonham said.

Lin Zihao nodded, although the battle was over, the matter was not resolved. For example, the occupation of Burma by the Chinese Empire had not yet been recognized by the British. And, as the victor of the Chinese Empire, how much the British would pay for it, and so on.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, since the Chinese Empire has won, the ownership of Burma is already very clear. From now on, Burma belongs to the Chinese Empire, whether the Chinese Empire intends to colonize Burma or incorporate Burma into the Chinese Empire, it has nothing to do with the British Empire! The British Empire recognized the Chinese Empire's right to rule Burma! Sir Bonham said.

Of course, these words are nonsense, the Chinese Empire has already won the war, even if the British do not agree, then what can be done? In addition, if the British did not admit it, if the Chinese Empire took the opportunity to launch an attack on India, the British would suffer heavy losses. When the time comes, it will not be able to cry, and it will be very good for Britain to end the current substantial state of war as soon as possible.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, in this war, many of our officers and soldiers have been captured by the Chinese* army, and now that the war is over, can the Chinese Empire release those captured soldiers?" Sir Bonham asked. Since Lin Zihao never mentioned this matter, he had to take the initiative to bring it up. Although, whoever takes the initiative to mention it will be in a disadvantageous situation, but Sir Bonham can't care so much, and Britain can't afford to wait.

"Yes, Your Excellency, in this war, we have captured hundreds of thousands of troops of your country, and these people are locked up in prisoner of war camps, which is also a big trouble, and it is good to let them return home as soon as possible!" Lin Zihao said with a smile.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, we can send merchant ships to pick up these prisoners of war and bring them home!" Minister Wen Xian said immediately.

"Of course there is no problem! But, Your Excellency, how much money is your country going to pay for the redemption of these prisoners of war? Lin Zihao asked with a smile. Obviously, if you don't give money, that's impossible! (To be continued......)