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On April 21, 4620 A.D., the day after the U.S. government announced that it would mediate the conflict between China and Britain, the British ambassador to China, Schulman, went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire and met with Tang Shaoyi, the foreign minister of the Chinese Empire.

"Your Excellency, the conflict between the Chinese Empire and Great Britain has had a great impact on world peace. This is what last year's Washington conference tried to avoid. We hope that the conflict between the Chinese Empire and the British Empire will be resolved peacefully. It is better not to use the outbreak of war. Otherwise, it will be very disadvantageous for all countries. The United States is willing to mediate this conflict between China and Britain. Ambassador Shulman said.

Tang Shaoyi nodded: "Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire does not want to provoke a war. However, this time the conflict was originally provoked by the British. Therefore, they naturally have to pay the price for their actions. The conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire were all reasonable and were put forward according to the actual situation. If the British had to refuse, then there would be nothing we could do. ”

Tang Shaoyi undoubtedly showed his attitude, and the attitude of the Chinese Empire on those conditions was undoubtedly tough. There is only one way for the conflict to end peacefully. That is, Britain had to accept the conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire in its entirety.

Ambassador Schulman couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, as a country ready to mediate this conflict, the British side naturally informed them truthfully of the conditions proposed by the Chinese Empire. In the eyes of the Americans, the British are completely stealing chickens and rice this time! The main force of the Royal Navy was wiped out in this battle. As a result, the strength of the Royal Navy suddenly changed from the first in the world to the third in the world. Of course. It is said whether China or the United States is the number one in the world. However, judging from the current situation, the US Navy is probably not an opponent of China.

In addition, the United States also believes that the conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire are not ordinarily harsh. Let's not talk about the reparations. A total of 1.2 billion Chinese dollars, which is already equivalent to 240 million US dollars, is definitely not a small amount. As for the two colonies claimed by the Chinese Empire, they were even more valuable. If the Chinese Empire had acquired these two colonies, the entire South Seas would undoubtedly become Chinese territory. China's power will skyrocket as a result. So. Americans are reluctant to let the Chinese get so many benefits all at once.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, there are very serious differences between China and the UK. Because, we hope, the two countries will be able to have a negotiation. It would be desirable to be able to send high-level officials to participate in this negotiation. On the American side. Willing to provide a venue for your two countries to negotiate. Ambassador Shulman said.

Tang Shaoyi nodded: "Your Excellency, thank you for the help of the United States. However, I can't give you a definitive answer right now. I will report it to His Majesty the Emperor as soon as possible. ”

Ambassador Shulman nodded, and then after some rambling, he took his leave.

Subsequently, Tang Shaoyi went to the palace and reported the incident to Emperor Wu Haoxuan. Originally, it was just a conflict between the Chinese Empire and the British. But now. The Americans joined in. This makes the problem even more troublesome.

"Your Majesty, the British are apparently turning to the Americans for help. The Americans offered to mediate the conflict. This is fully demonstrated. It seems that our navy defeated the main forces of the British navy and gave the Americans a great threat! Tang Shaoyi said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "This is obvious. As the empire grows stronger, so does the conflict between us and the Americans. Americans have always regarded the empire as their worst enemy. At this time, they naturally did not want the empire to gain much from the British. Otherwise, it's very bad for them. ”

Wu Haoxuan on this. It's very thorough.

"Your Majesty, since the Americans are so uneasy and kind. So, should we accept their mediation? It is foreseeable that at the meeting of the negotiations, the Americans will certainly unite with the British to put pressure on us. Tang Shaoyi frowned.

"Now that the British have pulled down their faces. Turned to the Americans for help. Then, regardless of whether the empire accepts mediation or not, the Americans will certainly press like the empire. It seems that this time the empire really pushed the British into a hurry. Otherwise, how could they bow to the Americans? Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. The British have always looked down on the Americans. In World War I, there was no way, so we tried our best to throw the Americans into the war. However, after the end of the war, the British immediately turned their backs and did not recognize people. Now, they have to ask the Americans for help in a low voice, which is a little difficult for them.

"Your Majesty, what shall we do now?" The expression on Tang Shaoyi's face became serious. If it were only against the British, the empire would naturally be able to achieve an overwhelming advantage. However, if you add the United States, then the empire will probably be more difficult.

"Now that the Americans have come forward to mediate. Then, the necessary face is still to be given to them. However, the bottom line of the empire cannot be changed. The British had to agree to the conditions we had put forward. Otherwise, even if the Americans put pressure again, we will take action. In addition, there is no need to travel so far to the United States as the venue for the negotiations, so choose Singapore. It was the capital of the British Straits Settlements and would in the future be the capital of the Straits Province of the Empire. It is undoubtedly appropriate to hold peace talks there. Wu Haoxuan said.

The United States is so far away from the empire that it will take a lot of time to come and go. If you choose Singapore, it is undoubtedly much closer. Of course, if the Americans and the British want to get to Singapore, they have to go around most of the world, which is a long way. However, I'm afraid that's not about the Empire. Who told the British to lose this war? They should have run a little more during the negotiations. As for the Americans, they took the initiative to mediate, so naturally they were not qualified to negotiate conditions.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tang Shaoyi nodded.

"In addition, in the process of negotiation, the interests of the empire must be guaranteed. We must adhere to the conditions that we should mention, even if there is strong opposition from the British and Americans. The empire is the victor in the war, and we have nothing to fear. Wu Haoxuan said.

Originally, it was a matter of course for a victorious country to dominate a defeated country. Even the collusion between the British and the Americans will not change that. Therefore, the empire does not need to worry about this.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tang Shaoyi nodded. A strong empire is undoubtedly a guarantee of a straight back. As a diplomat of the Empire, if the Empire has won the war, it is undoubtedly a shame for the diplomat if he has not been able to protect the interests of the Empire.

"I will let the military continue to put pressure on the British and cooperate with you in negotiations." Wu Haoxuan continued.

It is foreseeable that in the course of negotiations, the British and Americans will inevitably do everything possible to protect their interests. In this case, appropriate force of force is necessary. Only in this way can they realize the hard-line attitude of the Empire.

"Your Majesty, how to arrange the negotiators?" Tang Shaoyi asked.

"It's up to you to take full responsibility for this negotiation." Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tang Shaoyi nodded.

The next day, Tang Shaoyi summoned US Ambassador to China Shulman and offered to accept US mediation.

As a result, Schulman took the opportunity to propose that this time be held in Washington. However, this point was rejected by Tang Shaoyi. Tang Shaoyi pointed out that the venue for the talks could not be held in Washington, but in Singapore.

Naturally, the United States is reluctant to do so. However, the attitude of the imperial side was tough. Therefore, Schulman had to agree to this after consulting the country.

As for the British side, they are also very dissatisfied with this. They believed that the Chinese Empire's choice of Singapore as the venue for negotiations was solely aimed at humiliating the British. Among the conditions put forward by the Chinese this time, asking Britain for the Straits Settlements was an important condition. Obviously, the Chinese Empire was already preparing to take over the Straits Settlements.

Only, even if the British are very dissatisfied. But they also have no way to refuse. The Chinese Empire was very hard-line, either to negotiate in Singapore or not to negotiate. If there was no need to negotiate, it would mean that the British had only two options: either to accept the terms of the Chinese Empire in its entirety, or to wait for the Chinese Empire to achieve them by means of war. Therefore, even if the British were holding back the fire in their bellies, they had to compromise and agree to place the negotiation venue in Singapore.

After the three countries reached an agreement, preparations began for the Singapore talks. The Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Kilima, will have full responsibility for the preparations for the talks. The representatives of the United States and Britain in the negotiations need to spend most of their time on the road.

US Secretary of State Hughes and his attaché, departing from the east coast of the United States, traveled on a light cruiser to England. There, after meeting up with the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl Curzon, you changed into the British Navy's battlecruiser 'New Zealand' and headed for Singapore. In order to save time, the battlecruiser 'New Zealand' traveled at a speed of exactly 25 knots. So, on May 26, Count Curzon and U.S. Secretary of State Hughes arrived in Singapore. Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi also led a delegation to Singapore the day before.

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