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The next day's negotiations still failed to reach an agreement. However, both sides have lowered their requirements. However, because the asking price in western Sichuan was still too high, the Manchu government still did not accept this condition. Coupled with the support of the great powers, the negotiations appeared to be very difficult.

"Come, the great powers are determined to help the Manchus, and the Manchus will not accept the conditions we put forward!" After returning to the barracks, Liang Xingrong said.

"It's not in a hurry anyway, let's continue to talk tomorrow. However, I think we can lower the conditions appropriately. Under the condition of ensuring that Shaanxi, Hubei, and Yunnan and Guizhou are occupied by us, we will abandon Shanxi, Henan, and Hunan, and focus on Guangxi, so as to prepare for the construction of the navy! Song Zhengping said.

"I can. The great powers will not allow us to weaken the Manchus excessively, and it is already very good to be able to take Shaanxi and other four provinces. This has already expanded the territory of western Sichuan by two or three times. It takes us a long time to digest. As Uncle Song said, Guangxi is the key. By taking Guangxi, we will have access to the sea, and at the same time we will be able to develop the navy. Wang Yuze also said. The sooner the war ended, the sooner the western Sichuan could turn its energies to the construction of the newly occupied areas. With the addition of Gansu and Qinghai, western Sichuan has expanded its territory in more than six provinces this time, and the construction of various infrastructure requires a lot of money. As long as these provinces can develop, the strength of western Sichuan will inevitably rise to a higher level.

"Okay, then we will talk to the Manchu government tomorrow on this condition!" Liang Xingrong said. Originally. Before Wang Yuze's asking price was a lion's mouth, everyone never thought that the Manchus would agree. If the Manchus agreed, then they really had their heads caught in the door.

On the Manchu side, the Empress Dowager Cixi was also very dissatisfied with the progress of the negotiations. Outside of the Chen Bing Beijing Division in Western Sichuan, she couldn't even sleep well, for fear that when she woke up, Western Sichuan would have already entered the Beijing Division. Therefore, the Empress Dowager Cixi issued an order asking Prince Gong Yixin to reach an agreement with Sichuan Xi, and if necessary, some concessions could be made.

Prince Gong Yixin had no choice but to receive the order. Although, he was confident that with the support of the great powers, he would be able to reduce the losses of the Qing Dynasty as much as possible. But that is bound to take a lot of time. Now that Cixi's **oss has spoken, he can only comply.

On the third day of negotiations, the asking price of both sides changed a lot. Western Sichuan took the initiative to abandon Shanxi, Henan and Hunan. The Manchus also agreed to the occupation of Shaanxi, Hubei, and Yunnan-Guizhou by western Sichuan. In terms of indemnity. After bargaining, the final price was also determined to be 100 million taels of silver. Of course, the Manchu government did not have so much silver, and it was not intended to be agreed. But Kawanishi was very tough, and even did not hesitate to threaten to reopen the war. At last. With the cooperation of the great powers, the Manchu Qing still agreed to the demand for compensation of 100 million taels of silver to western Sichuan. However, this reparation was mainly paid by a joint loan from Britain, France, Russia, the United States, and Germany to the Manchu government, which used customs and salt taxes as collateral.

Right now. The only conflict between the two sides is Guangxi. The western Sichuan side desperately wants to gain access to the sea. Therefore, it is necessary to occupy Guangxi. But the Manchu government did not agree, in this war. They have already paid a huge price, almost half of China has fallen under the control of the Western Sichuan Army, and it is very good to be able to keep one more province. Therefore, on the issue of Guangxi, they also refused to agree!

The French minister Tian Chun went to western Sichuan and the Manchus to start a dispute over Guangxi, and he couldn't sit still. An important task for him was to ensure that French interests were not harmed. With the aggressive style of western Sichuan, once western Sichuan occupies Guangxi, it is estimated that it will be difficult for Indochina, the most important colony of France, to keep it. As a result, he was very nervous.

"Mr. Ogna, I think we should stop Kawanishi's ambitions. Let them give up their occupation of Guangxi and completely imprison western Sichuan on the mainland! Tian Chun whispered to Ogner.

Ogena nodded, and at the current pace, the negotiations between the western Sichuan and the Manchus would soon be able to reach an agreement. As for Guangxi, Britain was also unwilling to fall under the control of western Sichuan. Besides, since the French company Tian Chun has already spoken, he has to sell this face no matter what. Between Britain and France, there is competition, but also cooperation. But in the Far East, they still cooperate more than they compete.

"Gentlemen, the French government believes that Kawanishi has gained enough in this war. Therefore, it is hoped that Western Sichuan will give up its demands on Guangxi! After getting Ogner's support, the French minister Tian Chun immediately jumped out.

The face of the western Sichuan side was not good, although they already knew that the French did not want the western Sichuan to seize Guangxi. But Tian Chun jumped out so blatantly, but they still couldn't get off the stage. The Manchu Qing side was overjoyed, and the fact that France supported them so clearly made them more confident.

"Britain agrees with France on this issue!" Ogener also said.

"Russia supports France's demands!" The Russian minister Ku Lei Ming also couldn't wait to jump out.

"The United States agrees!" US Minister Tian Bei also followed the general trend.

"Germany has no opinion on this!" On the premise that the other four countries all demanded that Sichuan give up Guangxi, Germany obviously would not support Sichuan directly.

The three representatives of western Sichuan suddenly turned pale. For Guangxi, they are very eager to get it. But now that the great powers are almost unanimously opposed, it is almost impossible for western Sichuan to seize Guangxi in this case.

"Western Sichuan can give up Guangxi. However, the Manchu government had to pay an additional 20 million taels of silver in war indemnity for this. Not a single point less! Wang Yuze weighed it and made a decision. Since Guangxi can't be won this time, it can only find another opportunity in the future. However, he will not want any less of the benefits he deserves. Since the Manchus want Guangxi so much, then good, then the silver will be redeemed!

"Ahh The Manchus were dumbfounded, they wanted Guangxi, but if they had to pay 20 million taels of silver for this, it would be a bit uneconomical. Guangxi is originally a barren land, where is it worth 20 million taels of silver!

"Young Marshal Wang, the price of 20 million taels is too high, right? Guangxi is not worth the price! Prince Gong Yixin said.

"Well, in that case, then hand over Guangxi to Sichuanxi!" Wang Yuze said with a smile. In his mind, Guangxi is more than 20 million. If Guangxi can be obtained, it will undoubtedly give Sichuan West a greater boost.

"This ......," Prince Gong Yixin hesitated. He is considered to have come out, and Sichuan Xi still hopes to get Guangxi. After staying in western Sichuan for several years, of course he knew that western Sichuan was eager for access to the sea, so he would try his best to compete with western Sichuan for Guangxi. This is also from the perspective of curbing the development of western Sichuan in the long run, and the growing strength of western Sichuan is a threat to the Qing Dynasty. However, now coming to western Sichuan is a must-win for Guangxi. Should you spend an extra 20 million taels of silver for Guangxi? In the current Qing Dynasty, the treasury is empty, and there is no way to come up with so much money!

Prince Gong Yixin asked the French Minister Tian Chun, since he proposed it, then he had to help!

"In this way, our five countries can provide an additional loan of 20 million taels of silver to the Qing Kingdom!" Tian Chun thought about it for a moment, and then said. In this regard, Ogner also agreed.

With the support of Britain and France, Prince Gong Yixin breathed a sigh of relief.

"In this case, then I will pay an additional 20 million taels of silver in exchange for Sichuan West giving up its requirements for Guangxi!" Prince Gong said.

"Then, if there are no other problems, then we can be considered to have agreed!" Liang Xingrong said. Although he received an extra 20 million taels of silver, he was still a little disappointed. Guangxi is not just 20 million taels of silver for western Sichuan. However, he also came out, and Sichuan West wanted to seize Guangxi, but there was no chance this time, so he could only wait for the next opportunity.

"Bang Bang!" Ministers applauded. Kawanishi and the Manchus reached an agreement, and although they had not yet formally signed a contract, this time the war could finally be over.

"Guys, the official contract will be signed in two days, everyone is fine, right?" Ogna said with a smile on his face. It took only three days for Western Sichuan and the Manchus to come to an agreement. Although the price paid by the Manchus was relatively large, they finally retained their vitality. All countries have basically achieved their goals, and it can be described as a happy ending for all.

Prince Li Shiduo, looking at Wang Yuze, sighed a little in his heart. In this negotiation, Wang Yuze's strength can be said to be undoubted, even in the face of the threat of foreign powers, he dares to threaten all parties with a resumption of war, which can be described as bold!

"Come, the Qing Dynasty is really coming to an end!" Shiduo sighed secretly. Although the Qing Dynasty was not overthrown this time, it was already a long time for him to come. In a few years, when western Sichuan has consolidated its newly occupied territory, I am afraid it will be time to attack the Qing Dynasty again. And at that time, will the Qing Dynasty still have the ability to stop it? Or is the mediation of the great powers still useful?

"No, the broken ship of the Qing Dynasty is about to sink, and I have to find a way back for myself. This young marshal is not yet twenty years old, if I can get in touch with him, then even if the Qing Dynasty is destroyed, even if the dynasty is changed, then at least my interests will not be affected. Prince Li thought secretly.

After a few moments, he had already come up with a brilliant idea. That is to be close to him, and to be close to western Sichuan, and become a son-in-law, then western Sichuan will definitely take care of his interests. Although, his most suitable daughter is only fourteen years old. But for the sake of the family, what is the value of sacrificing a daughter?

ps: The first shift is here, and today is still the third shift! Ask for all kinds of support! ……)