"Your Excellency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has just sent someone to inform us that Wu Tingfang wants to see you, please go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China this afternoon!" Pierre, the former French minister to China, sent a letter to French Foreign Minister Alexandre ? Ribo said.

"Haha! Are these damn yellow-skinned monkeys in a hurry? Aren't they so arrogant? Sue them, I'm not available today! "French Foreign Minister Alexander? Ribo laughed. Before, he went to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to negotiate with Wu Tingfang in a low voice, but Wu Tingfang still put forward such harsh conditions, which made him a little unable to step down. And now, Wu Tingfang actually took the initiative to see him, doesn't this show that Wu Tingfang bowed his head? This put Alexander? Ribo felt as if he had a bad breath and was very happy.

Pierre hesitated a little and said, "Your Excellency, I am afraid it is not good to reject the words of the Chinese now!" After all, the domestic requirement is that we do our best to reach an agreement with the Chinese. The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us! ”

"Don't worry, there will be no problem! Now that our five countries have joined forces to put pressure on the Chinese, the Chinese have also felt great pressure. Perhaps, if we hold on a little longer, the Chinese will give in on a greater degree. This is very beneficial for us! "Alexander? Ribo said confidently.

"Alright then, Your Excellency Minister, I'm going to turn them down!" Pierre said. Although he felt that this was a little bad, but Alexander? Ribo was the head of the mission this time.

After the French side refused to start peace talks with China, Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang immediately reported the news to Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze was also very dissatisfied, and he gave these French faces. But these French people don't know what to do.

"Wu Hao. Go and sue Director Wei Zhiyong. Give those proud French a little bit of power! Wang Yuze said coldly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wu Hao, the chief of the guard, immediately went to give the order.

Paris time, France, on the morning of August 11. The newspaper La Seine is nothing more than a small newspaper in France. Today, however, the newspaper is printed in more than ten times as many as in the past.

"The miserable life of the captured soldiers of the French Far East!" "God bless the French Far Eastern diaspora!" Such a headline, which appeared on the front page of the Seine, contained the contents. All about the tragic experiences of the captured soldiers and knocking on the doors of the French colonies in Indochina, the eloquent text and pictures immediately caused a sensation in Paris. All the newspapers were bought and out of stock. In addition, the sensation caused quickly became satisfactory to the French region outside of Paris.

Subsequently, the French, who had relatives who served in the Indochina colony, or who were expatriates of the Indochina colony, broke out into a huge demonstration. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Élysée Palace to demand President Emile? Francois? Lubet gave an explanation to the people and demanded that the government take immediate measures. Rescue those fellow Frenchmen. Many radicals have even called for the resignation of this government.

Meantime. The opposition parties also joined in, and all of a sudden it caused social unrest in France. Francois? The rule of the Lubé government has become even more stormy.

"Damn it, Alexander? Ribaught, what did he do? Does he want us to be overthrown? "French President Emile? Francois? Lubé roared madly at the Elysée Palace.

"Your Excellency, now is not the time to say this, you have to appease the people immediately!" French Prime Minister Valdeck? Rousseau built yì tract.

"I'll find a way to appease those people, and you give it to Alexander right away? That guy from Ribo sent a report that in any case, he must reach an agreement with the Chinese within three days, otherwise he will roll up and leave! "French President Emile? Francois? Lubé roared angrily.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" French Prime Minister Valdeck? Although Rousseau felt that such eagerness to negotiate with the Chinese would harm the interests of France. But from the government's point of view, he also knew that this was the best thing to do. Otherwise, their government will be overthrown by an angry populace, and then they will have nothing. Although national interests are very important, when there is a conflict between personal interests, most people tend to consider their personal interests first.

French Prime Minister Valdeck? Rousseau immediately sent a letter to the French Foreign Minister Alexandre, who was far away in Beijing? Ribo sent a harshly worded telegram demanding that he must reach an agreement with China within three days or he would be dismissed.

At the same time, French President Emile? Francois? Lube also kept promising the people that the government is already working hard and will soon get good news. It took a great deal of effort to pacify the angry populace. However, if it is not possible to withdraw from the war and rescue the captured soldiers and expatriates, the people will surely break out again. At that time, this government will really be finished.

Beijing time, it was evening, French Foreign Minister Alexandre ? Ribo, getting ready for a sumptuous dinner. At this time, Pierre, the former French minister to China, walked in with a frightened face.

"What's going on? Did something happen? "French Foreign Minister Alexander? Ribo asked, frowning.

"Your Excellency, something has happened in the country! This is a telegram from the Prime Minister to you! "Pierre handed the telegram in his hand to Alexander? Ribo.

Alexander? Ribo took the telegram suspiciously, but when he read it, his face turned pale. The telegram was short, only a few lines, but it made Alexander? Ribo felt like a clock. French Prime Minister Valdeck? Rousseau made it very clear that a large-scale march against the government broke out in the country, demanding Alexander? Ribo must reach an agreement with the Chinese side within three days, otherwise he will be dismissed.

"Pierre, what are you still doing? Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China immediately, I want to see His Excellency Ng Dinh Fong! "Alexander? Ribo shouted loudly. Now that it's about his political career, how can he not be in a hurry?

"But Your Excellency, the Chinese have already left work now, right?" Pierre said.

"Prepare, I'm going to visit His Excellency Wu Tingfang's mansion. Prepare a bottle of fine Bordeaux wine as a gift! "Alexander? Ribo said without hesitation. He felt a great crisis, and knew that if he didn't complete the task, maybe he would die.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Pierre immediately went to get ready. If not able to complete the task, Alexander? Ribo will certainly pay the main responsibility, but he will not end well. Both of them are now in the same boat.

That evening, the French Foreign Minister, Alexandre ? Ribault and Pierre, the former French minister to China, visited Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang. Although he was a little dissatisfied with the daytime's affairs, Wu Tingfang still warmly received them with state affairs.

"Your Excellency, the Foreign Minister, this time the countries have united to put pressure on your country, which is entirely provoked by the Japanese. The French Government is very sincere in this negotiation with the Chinese side. "As soon as you see Wu Tingfang, Alexander? Ribo immediately joined forces with other countries this time to put pressure on China and dissociated the relationship.

"Oh? Is it? If that's the case, that's great. China and France do not have much conflict of interest, and our two countries should be able to maintain good relations. Wu Tingfang also smiled and said, of course he wouldn't believe Alexander? Ribaud's nonsense.

"Exactly. Your Excellency Foreign Minister, I have come tonight precisely to bring about peace between China and France! "Alexander? Ribo said.

"So, Your Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, are you ready to agree to the conditions put forward by our country?" Wu Tingfang asked.

"Your Excellency Minister for Foreign Affairs, our country has agreed in principle to abandon the colony of Indochina. However, the amount of war reparations is indeed too large, and this is a very difficult point for our government! "Alexander? Ribo said.

"Well, to show our sincerity. War reparations, which can be changed to ransom for captured soldiers. The amount can also be reduced from £100 million to £80 million! Wu Tingfang said.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, eighty million pounds is not a small amount! Can it be lowered a little more? "Alexander? Ribo began to bargain.

"Your Excellency, this is already the last bottom line of our country. In this war, our country also spent a huge amount of war funds. Wu Tingfang also refused to give an inch.

Alexander? Ribo will not agree with Wu Tingfang's statement. Although China must have spent a huge amount of war funds in this war. But this doesn't have much to do with France, the French army in the Indochina colony can't resist the attack of the squadron at all, and China's war funds must have been spent elsewhere.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, £80 million is indeed too much. Our government can't come up with so much money! "Alexander? Ribo cried poorly.

Wu Tingfang hesitated, and sent someone to ask Wang Yuze, and finally gave a price.

"Your Excellency, after consulting your majesty, your majesty agrees to reduce the amount of the indemnity to fifty million pounds." Wu Tingfang finally said.

Alexander? Libo was overjoyed and wanted to continue bargaining, but Wu Tingfang spoke.

"Your Excellency, this is already our final bottom line, if your country does not agree again, then we can only declare the negotiation broken!" Wu Tingfang said bluntly.

"Well, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I need to ask for instructions from home!" Alexander? Ribo said.

After leaving Ng Dinh Fong's mansion, Alexander? When Ribeau returned to the hotel, he sent a telegram to France. The French government accepted this condition after a little deliberation.

So, on the morning of August 12, Beijing time, China and France signed the Sino-French Beijing Treaty in Beijing, and France officially withdrew from the war! (To be continued.) )

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