The negotiators of France, Britain, and the United States had long been prepared, and this time their position was completely identical, and they would do everything possible to get China to accept a cease-fire in order to preserve the military power of the Russians, make the Japanese feel threatened, and maintain the balance of power in Asia.

Immediately after Mr. Yueresal arrived in Beijing, they held an early meeting to coordinate the steps of the several countries in order to form a more favorable situation in the negotiations and force the Chinese side to make concessions.

Mr. Zhu Erdian inquired about the attitude of the Russian side of Mr. Viet Resal, and finally told the Russians clearly that the British side believed that in order to stop the war, it was necessary to return Mongolia to China, and let the situation return to the situation of the previous year.

The Russians also agreed. Of course, they will definitely not announce their bottom line at the beginning, and if the Chinese side is softer, maybe the Russians will have some left.

The next morning, the negotiators of the four countries arrived early at the former British Empire's legation in Beijing, and they were all speculating about who the Chinese negotiators would be. This time, the Chinese have a sense of mystery about this representative's identity, which not only aroused the curiosity in the hearts of the four gentlemen, but also the outside media speculated.

This time the British held armistice negotiations at this embassy, which was a subtle statement by the British government. Zhu Erdian knew that if the war could be stopped as desired, the performance of the Chinese side would give the British a step to step down, and the British Empire would immediately resume diplomatic dialogue with China to a certain extent.

After all, there is also Japan as a factor of instability in Asia. Britain does not want China to stand up. Nor do they want Japan to be strong, especially now that their grip on Asia is waning.

At eight o'clock, a car drove into the British Legation, and Mr. Jurdian, standing on the window on the second floor, saw only a man in military uniform get out of the car and enter the embassy under the guidance of the British secretary.

"The representative of the Chinese came and told you the good news, this person is not Yang Du or Sun Wen, it seems that he is a soldier, I don't know him."

Mr. Zhu Erdian walked back to his place at the table from the window and sat down, and looked at Yue Resar, who seemed to be contemplating his thoughts: "Mr. Yue Resaar." As a veteran diplomat. I wonder what strategy you have against a military opponent? ”

Yue Lei Sal knew that this was just Zhu Erdian to adjust the atmosphere, and immediately said: "I am very worried, in case he starts a fire to duel with me in a knightly way, I wonder if Mr. Zhu Erdian can help me shoot him from the side?" ”

The four of them laughed.

The door to the conference room was pushed open. Zhang Huaizhi walked in. His eyes first fell on Yue Leisser's body: "Mr. Yue Leisar." It's great that we met so soon. ”

The two of them walked together along the way. Of course, Yue Leisar also recognized Zhang Huaizhi.

"Oh my!"

Mr. Yueresar's unfading smile was frozen on his face, slowly replaced by a look of surprise. He really didn't expect that the person who negotiated with him was actually Zhang Huaizhi who was sitting in a car with him on the way! Even he was a little skeptical at this moment. The body slowly stood up from the chair: "General Zhang, you won't come to negotiate with us, right?" ”

Zhang Huaizhi smiled and dragged away the chair that belonged to the Chinese negotiator, then stood in that position and did not sit down immediately, his eyes scanned the surroundings, took off his military hat and put it on the table: "Let me introduce myself first, contemptible Zhang Huaizhi, the former commander of the Fifth Town of the Beiyang Army, and the current staff officer of the Chinese Army Operations Department, from today onwards, I will negotiate with you on behalf of the Chinese side on the cessation of the war." ”

After Zhang Huaizhi finished speaking, he sat down on the chair, he suddenly felt that all the grievances and tribulations he had suffered during this period of time were gone, and when he saw the embarrassed face of Yue Resel on the other side, his heart was really extremely happy!

And Mr. Yue Resal had forgotten the opening remarks he had prepared, and the expression on his face was wonderful. The Russians really didn't expect that China would let Zhang Huaizhi come out to negotiate with them! Let a general who has just been captured by Russia come and negotiate an armistice with himself? It's not an insult, but it's definitely a tough statement.

Zhu Erdian and the others finally understood why Mr. Yue Ressell's face was so embarrassed! It turned out that the guy in military uniform sitting in front of him was Zhang Huaizhi, and there was a photo of Zhang Huaizhi in the newspaper this morning, who had just been rescued from the Russian prisoner camp! If you think about it, it will be unacceptable if you change to yourself.

Whether the Russians accept it or not, Zhang Huaizhi's ass is already sitting on that chair. Mr. Zhu Erdian knew that it would be impossible for China to change its representative at this time, not to mention that it was China's own business to send who to negotiate, and even time would not allow it.

Seeing that Yue Leisar had forgotten his opening remarks, Zhu Erdian immediately stood up at this time and said: "I am very glad that the Chinese side can send General Zhang to negotiate with us, and I also hope that this time we can have a pleasant meeting, okay guys, then let's start now, first of all, I want to ask General Zhang to say that China has the basic requirements for stopping the war." ”

Zhang Huaizhi said: "When I came, the president explained that it was okay to cease the war, and we in China did not want to fight, but the Russians must promise to abolish the unequal treaties and withdraw all Russian troops from our territory." ”

Mr. Zhu Erdian asked, "May I ask General Zhang, is this all the conditions for your China?" ”

Zhang Huaizhi nodded: "Yes." ”

Zhu Erdian smiled: "Then I think the negotiations between us should be pleasant, we can discuss the treaty signed between Russia and the Qing Dynasty in the past, and although it is difficult to withdraw troops from Mongolia, I believe that we can also reach an agreement." ”

Zhu Erdian did not agree to Zhang Huaizhi's conditions. He heard from Zhang Huaizhi's opening sentence that this person didn't know anything about negotiation! What do you mean that the president has already explained when he comes? None of the diplomats would say such a thing. And at the beginning, he showed China's bottom line without using any means, which made Zhu Erdian full of confidence in this negotiation.

Zhu Erdian believed that if he could do a little work, things might be solved perfectly, perhaps more perfectly than the British imagined.

He glanced at Yue Ressar, and Yue Resal also came back to his senses at this time, and immediately said: "Mr. Zhu Erdian is right, all treaties between us and China can be negotiated, but the issue of withdrawing troops from Mongolia is really very complicated, and now Mongolia is an independent country and maintains friendly relations with us, Russia. ”

Zhang Huaizhi's brows furrowed: "I think you may have misunderstood what I just said." The unequal treaties I am talking about are the land that the Russians must withdraw from starting from the Treaty of Nebuchu signed during the Kangxi period, and also include the 250,000 square kilometers east of Lake Berga ceded by the Manchus in the Treaty of Nebuchu......"

The negotiation table suddenly fell silent, and Zhu Erdian was stunned! Zhang Huaizhi is not asking for a sky-high price, his price is going to the outside of the sky, can it be said again after two hundred years?

After Lao Zhang finished speaking, he looked at a few gentlemen around him with clear eyes: "I have a straight intestine, and I can say whatever I want." That's what the president and I explained, can you talk about it? ”

Since the Treaty of Nebuchu two hundred years ago? Is this something to talk about?!

At this time, the American minister Conger spoke: "General Zhang, can you put forward some realistic conditions?" Or can you, the Chinese side, consider whether the Russians can accept it before making a proposal for negotiations? ”

The Chinese negotiator was Zhang Huaizhi, and the news hit the negotiating table like a bombshell. The headlines of Beijing's national newspapers were once again shocking, and they paid more attention to Zhang Huaizhi than they did about the war, and on this day, Zhang Huaizhi stole all those flashing shots.

Chinese newspapers applauded the decision of Yuan Shikai and Yang Xiaolin, and the foreign newspapers, regardless of their side in the war, expressed their appreciation for China's approach in the matter.

General Hindenburg of Germany gave Zhang Huaizhi a very high basis for participating in the negotiations, saying that China has a saying since ancient times that good men should not be soldiers, and when Zhang Huaizhi appeared at the negotiating table, it was the highest affirmation of the Chinese government for the soldiers who shed blood and sacrificed on the battlefield, and it was also a kind of tolerance for the soldiers who tried their best to fight but were finally captured, which will inevitably enhance the cohesion of the Chinese troops. If the war between China and Russia continues, this cohesion will make the Chinese forces more combative.

General Hindenburg's words can be said to be to the purpose of Commander Yang's move. The biggest advantage of having Zhang Huaizhi appear at the negotiating table is this.

It's true that Zhang Huaizhi won't negotiate, but it doesn't matter, because Yang Xiaolin didn't even think about negotiating an armistice with the Russians now. His strategic goal is not to get the Russian troops out of Mongolia, but to make it impossible for the hundreds of thousands of people around Kilingsky to leave Mongolia at all!

At present, there is a very serious problem in the Chinese army, that is, the Beiyang Army and the Revolutionary Army unconsciously rely on the troops of the Volunteer Army to provoke the main beam when they are fighting. This situation stems from their respect for the Volunteers, but also from their distrust of their own abilities.

There is no problem in defending Beijing, but it is not okay to take the initiative to go out and fight the Russians, whether it is the revolutionary army or the Beiyang army, they must have the courage to provoke the main beam. Letting Zhang Huaizhi appear at the negotiating table was Yang Xiaolin telling all the soldiers of the Beiyang Army in a very special but very direct and effective way, you have been doing a good job. (To be continued......)