Robertson pondered, 'Huh? He suddenly had an idea, wasn't Wang Feng reasonable, he remembered that there was a consular jurisdiction in the "Shanghai Land Lease Regulations" signed with the Qing government, which was a very beneficial clause for himself, and he immediately lifted his spirits!

"Humph!" Robertson snorted coldly: "Mr. Wang Feng, according to the provisions of the "Shanghai Land Lease Regulations", the British consul has exclusive jurisdiction over the foreigners in the place of residence, that is, the right of consular jurisdiction, and there is no need for Chinese officials to intervene, so there is a sufficient legal basis for our troops to station troops in the concession and exercise police powers, and I cannot transfer the power of the British government in the concession to the Chinese side. ”

"Hahahaha~~" Wang Feng laughed and said: "This is a joke, the essence of consular jurisdiction is extraterritoriality, it is a violation of the sovereignty of other countries, you play consular jurisdiction in the colony, but China is not a British colony, it is an independent and sovereign country, consular jurisdiction is illegal, we only recognize diplomatic immunity!" ”

Robertson said disappreciably: "It's written in black and white, you say it's illegal, it's illegal?" Are you going to pay your debts? Mr. Wang Feng, I warn you that this is subject to joint sanctions by the international community! ”

"Oh?" Wang Feng glanced at Robertson with a smile, then turned his head and said, "President Rong, you are a bachelor of law, you can answer this question, let me see your legal level." ”

Rong Hong was stunned, he listened to the verbal confrontation between Wang Feng and Robertson with relish, as a Chinese, it is quite precious to be able to defeat the British consul and retreat, you know, do diplomacy. Which one is not a quick-witted and articulate person? If ordinary people run into diplomats, they can't find the north just by going around in circles!

Rong Hong listened. While putting himself in Wang Feng's position, refuting Robertson in his own way, and comparing with each other, he found that he couldn't do better than Wang Feng, and he couldn't help but secretly admire. He knew that this was an assessment of himself, if he couldn't refute Robertson. That's a shame.

Rong Hong thought about it seriously before he said: "Britain and the Qing State have formal diplomatic relations, which shows that the Qing and Britain are equal countries, since they are equal. Britain should not enjoy extraterritoriality, so the consular jurisdiction signed between your country and the Qing State is illegal and invalid, and it is a deceptive act taken advantage of the ignorance of Qing officials about modern international relations, and the relationship between our Democratic Alliance and the Qing State is that between the current government and the former government.

Another example is France and England, Britain and France are equal countries, if you say. Will your country recognize the French ambassador's announcement of consular jurisdiction over French nationals residing in the UK? I hope Mr. Robertson doesn't talk about him left and right. ”

"This" Robertson was again speechless, after all, between the equal countries of Europe. There is no extraterritoriality, and Britain and the Qing have established diplomatic relations, that is, they recognize each other as equal in law, and extraterritoriality loses its basis. Does force intimidation work?

Wang Feng gave Rong Hong an approving look, and then continued, "Mr. Robertson." The core of my willingness to discuss the issue of the concession with you is the consular jurisdiction, otherwise I can directly send troops to occupy it, because although the land is leased to you, it is still Chinese land, and it is naturally subject to the jurisdiction of the Chinese government.

I would like to reiterate once again that we will treat British nationals living in rented areas with kindness and protect their ownership of lawful property on the premise of abiding by the law, and I hope that you will truthfully convey our wishes to Mr. Pauling, because if misjudgment leads to misunderstanding, I am afraid that it will damage the friendship between China and the United Kingdom. ”

'Fart friendship! Robertson secretly scolded, but he could also hear the threat in Wang Feng's words, the shape is stronger than people, what can he do? I could only reluctantly respond: "I will relay the real situation to Mr. Baoling." ”

"Good! I hope Mr. Pauling doesn't take more than two months to make the right decision! Wang Feng nodded: "My second request is that the British side withdraw from Shanghai Customs and hand over the quota in Shanghai Customs to our Democratic Alliance Army!" ”

The Shanghai Customs was a traitorous agreement reached between Wu Jianzhang and Britain, France, and the United States by selling sovereignty, ceding the sovereignty of the customs, and placing the customs and customs officers under the jurisdiction of the consuls of Britain, the United States, and France.

Suddenly, Robertson's face sank and said, "Mr. Wang Feng, don't you think it's too much?" Shanghai Customs: We have signed a formal agreement with the Qing State, don't you recognize it? At most, we will hand over the customs revenue of the Qing State to your army, and you will send a person to exercise the power in place of the Qing State, and I can give you this floor on behalf of the British Government. ”

It is easy to drive away the British, French, and American representatives of the Shanghai Customs by force, and even let out the news to scare these foreigners away, but this is the lowest policy, on the one hand, it will hit foreign trade, on the other hand, the Shanghai Customs is a ready-made organization, which can be used as a reference to establish China's customs system, Wang Feng is unwilling to destroy it, and he hopes to gradually take it back in a few steps.

First of all, the first step is to squeeze Britain out of Shanghai Customs, and the Democratic Alliance will monopolize 50% of the voting rights and 50% of the tariff revenue, and then find a suitable opportunity to negotiate with the United States and France separately to recover the jurisdiction of the concession and the customs rights!

It's just that for Robertson, there is an essential difference between customs and concessions, the concession is just a formality, as long as you can make money to do business, it doesn't matter if there is actually for Britain, and Shanghai Customs has only been established for a year, and the tax revenue has reached nearly 100,000 pounds.

Wang Feng said lightly: "Mr. Robertson, please don't get excited, although the agreement signed between the Qing State and your country is unreasonable, we have not expressed our disapproval, but I have to remind you that if you just take back the jurisdiction of the concession, I don't need to talk to you with the prisoners at all, because we have every reason to take it back, I am now exchanging the customs power with the prisoners with your country, if you can't be the master, I can give you time to ask your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for instructions, but if it is vetoed by your country, I don't rule out using extraordinary means!" ”

Robertson had a feeling of struggling, and Wang Feng's negotiations, each of which was extremely difficult, he had no strength to be angry, he experienced the mood of the Qing government representatives when they signed the Treaty of Nanjing with Britain more than ten years ago, a defeat, and it was so passive that a weak country has no diplomacy!

At this time, he actually had the idea of going with him, reporting Wang Feng's request, whatever he wanted, and being a mouthpiece.

"Huh~~" Robertson spat out a big mouthful of turbidity, stood up and said helplessly: "Mr. Wang Feng, I will truthfully convey your request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and leave." ”

Wang Feng also stood up and beckoned, "Mr. Robertson, let's have a light meal and then leave." ”

"Thanks, no need." Robertson didn't have an appetite, and turned and walked out.

Wang Feng said again: "Mr. Robertson, in order to express our sincerity, I am willing to return the Indian prisoners of war who worked in Baoshan free of charge. ”

Robertson almost scolded his mother, if you are sincere, you return the British, who wants the Indians? He immediately said without looking back: "The East India Company is in financial difficulties and cannot afford to pay for the ferry tickets for the Indians, please solve it yourself!" ”

Robertson's attitude cut off the Indians' way home, seeing Robertson's back, Wang Feng fell into a huge dilemma, did he really want to shoot all the Indians? Out of friendly feelings for the Indian people, Wang Feng is unwilling, but the efficiency of the Indians is really poor, what can they do except eat and drink for nothing?

At this time, Rong Hong said: "Commander Wang, but you are embarrassed by the placement of Indian prisoners of war?" I have an idea that your naval fleet cannot always train along the coast, and sooner or later it will have to go to the depths of the ocean, so why don't you save yourself the trouble by taking the Indians with you while training in the open sea, and finding a larger offshore island to leave to fend for itself? ”

"Hahahaha~~" Suddenly, a brilliant idea came to mind, Wang Feng couldn't help laughing: "Just do as you say, come to someone, send food!" ”

"Yes!" It didn't take long for the guards to serve two hot working meals, that is, the cauldron dishes made in the cafeteria, as government departments, including the school newspaper all provide free lunches, today's is a small plate of fried shredded pork with edamame and green peppers, a braised crucian carp, a cold cucumber, a bowl of loofah egg soup and a bowl of rice!

"Come on, come on!" Wang Feng beckoned Rong Hong, picked up the crucian carp with a chopstick, clicked, and bit off the fish's head!

In history, in fact, there are not many emperors and generals who share weal and woe with the people, but that is basically the nature of a show, and in Rong Hong's eyes, Wang Feng really eats very fragrant and does not waste at all, which shows that he really has no privileged thoughts, and he admires it in his heart, so he can't help but let go of his restraint and pick up the chopsticks!

After eating, Wang Feng recruited two female soldiers and took Rong Hong to arrange accommodation, he himself remained in the government, picked up pen and paper, and wrote textbooks for the navy.

Unconsciously, two days passed in a flash, to the third day, Hangzhou money and business boss representatives of nearly 100 people came to Suzhou, that night, Wang Feng invited Suzhou boss 100 people, and Hangzhou boss together held a dinner party for economic exchanges between Suzhou and Hangzhou, and Hangzhou Yue Opera Troupe made a wonderful performance, attracted the unanimous praise of the Suzhou bosses, the next day, Wang Feng led many bosses to Baoshan. (To be continued) R466