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"The conditions of the new China Kingdom are absolutely unacceptable to me in the Qing Dynasty. The territory south of the Yangtze River is full of the anointed land of the Qing Dynasty, how can it be handed over to you like this? Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Qing flatly refused. The south had now become the main source of revenue for the Manchu government. If the south of the Yangtze River was ceded to Xinhua, the strength of the Manchu Qing would be greatly affected. The weakened Manchu Qing wanted to defeat the Xinhua State and recover these territories, which would be even more impossible.

"Hmph, it doesn't seem like you can't accept it. Now, these territories are under the control of our new country. Unless you can defeat us. Otherwise, you don't want to take those territories back. Lin Guodong, consul of Xinhuaguo in Singapore, also said. In his opinion, these guys in the Manchu Qing Dynasty are completely wasting time. What you can't get on the battlefield, do you want to get it back from the negotiating table? It's simply delusional. Many times, there is really no way to understand why these Manchu officials would think like this.

"You're too deceitful!" Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Qing said with some shame. If the Qing army could defeat the Xinhua army, there would naturally be no need to send them to the talks. Didn't the Xinhua delegates embarrass them by pointing it out so bluntly?

Governor Bonham, who was present at the negotiations, also frowned. Xinhuaguo's appetite is too great, and it really wants to swallow half of China. This is something that Britain does not want to see. China has a population of more than 300 million, and half of China has a population of more than 100 million. Already much larger than the population of the United Kingdom. What will Xinhua become after it gets these populations? This frightened Governor Bonham.

"Damn Xinhuaguo, we must not be able to let their conspiracy succeed. Otherwise. The British Empire is really going to say goodbye to the East. Governor Bonham said secretly. Originally, he also thought that if Xinhuaguo's appetite was not so big, he might be able to let Xinhuaguo go again. After all, Xinhua's comprehensive national strength is far from being comparable to that of the United Kingdom. Even if Xinhua is trying to catch up, it will not want to catch up. In particular, there is a population gap in Xinhuaguo. It is even more irreparable in a short period of time. However, if Xinhua had acquired China's population, this would not have been a problem.

"Everyone. I also think that the conditions in Xinhuaguo are too harsh. The territory south of the Yangtze River in the Qing Kingdom is too vast, and the Xinhua Kingdom has gained so much territory at once, isn't it afraid that it will be difficult to digest? I think. Otherwise, it will remain in the same position as it was until February 1843. Xinhua occupies Guangdong. The rest of the provinces were returned to the Qing state. In this way, it is good for both parties. Governor Bonham said.

The Manchu military ministers Wen Qing and Sai Shang both nodded, Guangdong fell for the longest time, and the Manchu government did not have much expectations for the recovery of Guangdong. Of course, once the Manchus regained their strength, they would definitely want to defeat the Xinhua army. Reconquest of Guangdong. It's just that now the provinces south of the Yangtze River have been lost. If you can abandon Guangdong in exchange for other provinces to return to Manchu rule, this is undoubtedly a very good deal. Of course, this is nothing more than their wishful thinking.

"Governor Bonham, I remember saying that in Manila when I was conferring with Special Envoy Eric. Although the British side came forward to organize this meeting. However, this time the negotiations were between our Xinhua State and the Manchu government. The British side can attend the talks, but they must not interfere in the talks. Otherwise, it will be regarded as interference in the internal affairs of Xinhua State. Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of Xinhua, said with a frown. Britain's attitude of treating itself as an arbiter and obviously favoring the Manchus made Lin Zihao and other representatives of Xinhua very dissatisfied.

"This ......" Bonham, the British governor of the Straits Settlements, couldn't help but be speechless, and at the same time, he also felt very ashamed. As the world's number one power, the British have become accustomed to running rampant in the world, and have always regarded themselves as arbiters. However, their arbitration has never been impartial, but has put the interests of the United Kingdom first, so as to make an arbitration in favor of the United Kingdom. Although countries around the world are very dissatisfied with Britain's approach, Britain, as the world hegemon and has the most powerful military strength in the world, often dares to be angry but does not dare to speak. But now, Britain has been deflated in front of Xinhua again and again, which is difficult for them to accept.

The Manchu military ministers, Wen Qing and Sai Shang'a, also looked at this qiē in amazement. I didn't expect the people of Xinhua to be so bold and dare to fire at the British. After all, they already know very well that Britain is the world hegemon. Isn't Xinhuaguo's approach asking for its own death? Of course, they would love that. It would be better if Xinhua and Britain fought. When the British defeated the Xinhua State, they might be able to take the opportunity to cross the Yangtze River and recover the territories occupied by the Xinhua State.

"Your Excellency, I'm sorry that I lost my words." Governor Bonham hesitated, but apologized.

Wen Qing and Sai Shang'a were dumbfounded. They didn't expect that the British would take the initiative to give in, which is completely unscientific! Could it be that as those foreign devils said, even the British can't beat Xinhua? If that is the case, is it possible for this negotiation to succeed? Thinking of this, both of them felt a little sad in their hearts.

"Your Excellency, I accept your apology." Lin Zihao said. Governor Bonham was able to take the initiative to bow his head, which made him very satisfied. This at least proves that in Nanyang, Xinhua is the real hegemon. Even if Britain is the world hegemon, in the South Seas, it cannot do against Xinhua.

"The Xinhua Army has basically taken control of the provinces south of the Yangtze River. Xinhua hoped that the Manchu government would recognize Xinhua's control over these territories. That is the basis on which we are conducting this negotiation. Xinhua will not give up these territories. If not, then it seems that negotiations do not need to proceed. Lin Zihao said.

"Lord Lin, we can give up Guangdong, this is also the bottom line of our Qing Dynasty. However, the other provinces, Xinhua must be returned to us. Wen Qing also said. Although the Manchus had lost the south of the Yangtze River, they would never admit to giving up these provinces. Even if this were the case, the Manchus were not in a position to recover these territories for the time being. It's just that they'll stick to it. Otherwise, this would be a great blow to the prestige of the Manchu government.

"Guangdong has long been under our control. Without giving up the Manchus, we have established our rule here. The same goes for the other provinces, and soon we will have full dominion over them. Lin Zihao said. Now that it is a fait accompli, even if the Manchus do not agree, so what can they do?

Once again, the two sides argued, and the Xinhua State demanded that the Manchus cede all the provinces south of the Yangtze River to the Xinhua State. However, the Manchus did not agree, and at most they were willing to give up Guangdong. The differences between the conditions between the two sides are so great that it is difficult to reach an agreement. Even if Governor Bonham tried to mediate again, it would be useless.

Eventually, the peace talks had to be suspended once again. Resume the conversation tomorrow. But if neither side is willing to give in, even if the talks continue, there will be no result.

In the evening of the same day, the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Bonham went to the consulate of Xinhua in Singapore to pay a visit to the foreign secretary of Xinhua Lam Tsz Ho.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, welcome to Singapore. Hopefully you'll be able to get used to it. Governor Bonham said.

"Your Excellency, I'm used to being here. After all, most of the people living in Singapore are Chinese. It's no different from the rest of Xinhuaguo. Lin Zihao said.

Hearing this, Governor Bonham's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction. He subconsciously thought that these Lin Zihao were expressing Xinhuaguo's ambitions for Singapore. This is not a good thing for the UK. Singapore was very important as a bridgehead for British expansion to the East. If Singapore were to be lost, the door to British expansion to the East would be closed. However, in the South Seas, the British military strength was not superior, which made Governor Bonham full of vigilance. It also made him more determined to defeat Xinhua in a thorough war and protect British interests.

"Your Excellency, in today's negotiations, the gap between the conditions between your country and the Qing State is too great, and if this continues, you will never be able to reach an agreement. In the end, it can only go to war. But a war-torn Far East is unfavorable for all of us. The British Empire wanted to see a peaceful Far East, not a Far East at war. The most important point is that the interests of the British Empire must not be harmed. I think that the conditions put forward by Qing Guo are already very sincere. Guangdong was an important province in the southern part of the Qing Dynasty, and after acquiring this province, the national strength of Xinhua State would be greatly improved. Therefore, Xinhuaguo should be content. Although the large territory south of the Yangtze River is very attractive, does Xinhua have the strength to swallow it all in one gulp? In this case, it will put Xinhuaguo in a predicament. The British Empire hoped that Xinhua would accept the conditions put forward by the Qing State and accept it when it saw it. Governor Bonham tore off his disguise and went straight to Xinhuaguo for a showdown. Let Xinhua occupy Guangdong, this is the bottom line of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and it is also the bottom line of Britain. If Xinhua does not agree, then Britain will not sit idly by and watch Xinhua become stronger.

Listening to Governor Wenham's words, Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of Xinhua, frowned tightly. Of course, he could hear that this was Governor Bonham pressuring him again, and that his words contained a naked threat. (To be continued......)