Chapter 1234: Compromise and Concession
Ali of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. Both of them were in a hurry, and the delegations of the Chinese Empire, as well as the Kingdom of Spain and Belgium, had been arguing with the delegations of the Kingdom of Prussia for two hours over the disposition of the United States. And, as time drags on, the anger on both sides grows. If this continues, it is impossible for this peace conference to break down directly, and finally end in failure, which is undoubtedly the last thing that the Ottoman Turkish Empire wants to see!
Originally, the Ottoman Turkish Empire also wanted to get a piece of the pie in the United States, but seeing that the attitude of the Chinese Empire was so resolute. Therefore, they can only quit as well. After the Ottoman Empire did not make peace, the Kingdom of Prussia appeared to be alone. It would be even more impossible to snatch food from the mouth of the Chinese Empire. But even so, the delegation of the Kingdom of Prussia did not give up.
"Gentlemen! In my opinion, there is no need for this peace meeting to continue. Since we have never been able to reach an agreement, let's forget it! Let's dispose of our respective territories according to the current actual control line! Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao said coldly.
"W-how can this work? The Kingdom of Prussia opposed this tiyì. Peace needs to be restored to the world, and the military occupation must end. "Otto, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. Feng. Bismarck immediately jumped out. If it is disposed of by the actual control areas of various countries, the Chinese Empire will undoubtedly take a great advantage. Of course, the kingdom of Prussia did not actually suffer. It's just that they don't want to see the Chinese Empire take such a big advantage.
"Everyone, calm down!" Ali. Pasha said hurriedly. The Chinese Empire is threatened to end the negotiations. That's a big deal! If the Chinese Empire really stopped negotiating, it would be impossible for the peace conference to continue. The Chinese Empire was the first power after the World War. Without the participation of the Chinese Empire, even if an agreement was reached. It is also impossible for the Chinese Empire to recognize.
"Yes! Otherwise, it's not too early. That's all for today's meeting. We'll continue tomorrow! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha also said. If the discussion continues, I am afraid that more fierce conflicts will break out, so it is better to stop the negotiations for the time being, so that everyone's feelings can calm down first, so as not to cause more problems when the time comes.
"The Chinese Empire has no opinion!" Lin Zihao said. He also did not want the negotiations to collapse directly this time, and to withdraw from the peace conference was just his threatening words. Now, however, it seems that such a threat is working. Neither the Ottoman Turkish Empire nor the Kingdom of Prussia dared to allow the Chinese Empire to withdraw from the peace conference. Otherwise, this peace meeting would be a complete joke.
"The Kingdom of Prussia agrees to adjourn!" Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck also said.
Delegates from all countries rushed out of the room. Outside, media reporters from various countries have been waiting for a long time. However, the information they received was not to be commented. However, the reporters could still see from the stern expressions on the faces of the deputies that the peace meeting did not go smoothly. So, when their reports were sent back to their respective countries. The whole world is starting to pay attention. Everyone wants peace and does not want the war to continue. Of course, for several victorious countries, if not able to protect their interests. Of course they won't agree.
"Hell! Those damn yellow-skinned monkeys, how dare they threaten us with a withdrawal and a meeting! It's just outrageous. "As soon as I returned to the embassy, Frederick. Crown Prince William scolded. At today's peace conference. He only has the right to attend, but not to express his opinion. So much so that after he heard those arrogant words of the delegation of the Chinese Empire. Although he was very angry, he could not express his opinion. It suffocated him. Of course, at that time, he might not have dared to say such a thing. If that were the case, it would be an insult to the Chinese Empire, and relations between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Chinese Empire would deteriorate sharply, and even the outbreak of war would not even rule out. In order to calm the situation, he will definitely pay a heavy price. So, Frederick. Crown Prince William was not a fool either, and only after returning to the embassy did he begin to vent his anger.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I don't want to hear this a second time. Otherwise, I can only ask His Majesty the King to recall you back to the country in advance!" "Heard Frederick. After the words of Crown Prince William, Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck frowned.
"I ......" Frederick. Crown Prince William was very aggrieved, and the delegation of the Chinese Empire was so arrogant today, he didn't think that there was anything wrong with insulting the Chinese Empire. However, seeing Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck's stern eyes, he had to swallow the words of rebuttal back into his stomach. He knew, Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck is a man who does what he says, and if he doesn't want to return home early, it's better to be honest and obedient. Of course, this made Frederick. Crown Prince William for Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck was also very dissatisfied.
"Your Excellency, the attitude of the Chinese Empire today is very tough! It seems that they will not let us share the United States, or even the whole of North America! "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said. Seeing that the atmosphere was a little wrong, he immediately played a round.
"Hmmm! The attitude of the Chinese is already very obvious, if we really want to compete with them for North America, they will not hesitate to tear our face with us! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck nodded. North America is a big piece of fat, and if you can take a bite, it will be very beneficial to the Kingdom of Prussia. But alas, the Chinese Empire would not allow the Kingdom of Prussia to succeed.
"Your Excellency, what should we do?" Count Moltke also asked. They were all a little disappointed that they could not share in the benefits of North America.
"North America, we are destined not to share. However, we still have to maintain a tough attitude on this issue in exchange for concessions from the Chinese Empire on the disposal of Austria-Hungary! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. In fact, that's what he's really about. Although North America is good, it is too far away from the Kingdom of Prussia, and when there is no strong navy, it is simply beyond the reach of the whip. However, Austria-Hungary was on the edge of the Kingdom of Prussia, and if the Kingdom of Prussia could annex Austria-Hungary, a Greater German Empire would have taken shape.
"The Chinese Empire did not participate in the attack on Austria-Hungary, so what reason did they have to get involved in the disposition of Austria-Hungary?" Frederick. Crown Prince William said dissatisfied.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, warships of the Chinese Navy shelled the coast of Austria-Hungary. If the Chinese Empire must take this point as an example, there is no way to stop them! Count Moltke said.
"Hell!" Frederick. Crown Prince William cursed secretly.
"That's why we need to be tough on North America. The Kingdom of Prussia can avoid getting involved in North America, but the Chinese Empire must also ensure that Austria-Hungary is at our disposal! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.
It was at this time that the staff of the embassy came in to report that Ali of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. The Pasha visited and asked to see Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck.
"Well, take them to the reception room!" Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck commanded.
The staff nodded and left.
"It seems that the host can't hold his breath, Count Ron, you and I can go and meet them!" Otto. Feng. A smile appeared on Prime Minister Bismarck's lips.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister!" Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Count Ron nodded.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, please don't mind if you two come to visit!"
"Where? Welcome, Lord Pasha! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck's face was full of smiles.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, at this afternoon's meeting, everyone is very divided. The Ottoman Empire hoped that everyone would make some concessions so that the peace conference could continue! "Ali. The Pasha first expressed the meaning of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
"Of course, Lord Pasha, this is also the goal of the Kingdom of Prussia. However, the Chinese Empire's attempt to dominate North America is simply undeserved! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said with some anger.
"Your Excellency, North America is too far away from the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and we have not sent troops to fight in North America. So, the Ottoman Turkish Empire is not going to demand a share of the benefits of North America! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said. By saying this, he was taking a stand for the Ottoman Empire. If the Kingdom of Prussia was still entangled in the interests of North America, the Ottoman Empire would no longer support them.
Otto. Feng. A flash of anger flashed across Prime Minister Bismarck's face. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not cooperate, the Kingdom of Prussia alone would not be able to resist the strong pressure of the Chinese Empire.
"Your Excellency Pasha, is this the attitude of the Ottoman Turkish Empire? Are you afraid of the Chinese Empire? "Albrech, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. Feng. Earl Ron asked.
"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, the Ottoman Turkish Empire hopes that this peace meeting will be carried out successfully!" If it could, the Ottoman Empire would certainly want to share in the benefits of North America. However, if this demand is insisted on, the peace conference will not be able to proceed. So, they have to make a choice. Although North America is a piece of fat, it is too far away from the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire cannot afford to eat this piece of fat. So, they had no choice but to give up. (To be continued......)
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