Chapter 787: The British's Suggestion (26th Update)
From the advance of the Imperial Army into the Kingdom of Iran to the execution of the rebellious Sai Giyaddin and Reza Pahlavi, it was less than a week. Within a week, the situation in the Kingdom of Iran had changed completely. From the beginning of the rebellion of Sai Gyaddin and Reza Pahlavi to the failure of their rebellion and its complete suppression, it would have taken only twenty days.
The rapid progress of the Chinese army has also shocked countries around the world. Obviously, the speed of the Chinese Army's counterinsurgency has once again given all countries a taste of the strength of the Chinese Army.
The British, as for their part, were very unhappy with the Chinese Empire sending troops to help Ahmad Shah put down the rebellion. The British declared that the entry of the troops of the Chinese Empire into the protectorate of the British Empire was a provocation to the British, an act of war, and demanded that the Chinese* troops withdraw immediately from the Kingdom of Iran. Otherwise, it would be considered an invasion of Britain.
However, the Chinese Empire did not pay any attention to this, but the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an announcement that the Chinese Empire successfully entered the Kingdom of Iran to assess the rebellion at the invitation of the vassal state of the Kingdom of Iran.
Obviously, this time the Chinese Empire was completely on par with the British Empire.
The Chinese Empire's assessment of the rebellion in the Kingdom of Iran was only the first step. It is no secret that the rebel forces of the Kingdom of Iran are not strong at all. With the strength of the Chinese Empire's army, it is completely overkill to deal with these rebels. What really caught the attention of the world was what the Chinese Empire would do next after assessing the rebellion. You know, Britain mobilized troops from India into southern Iran and occupied a large part of the territory. The expeditionary fleet, which was formed by the British Royal Navy, was also on its way to the Indian Ocean. The real show is still to come!
The British also expressed great indignation at the death of their minister to the Kingdom of Iran, Gilat in the war. Think of this as a blatant provocation against the British Empire. Albeit. Both the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Iran claimed that the British Legation had been set on fire by the rebels during the war, and that the Minister and the embassy staff were burned to death in the fire. But how can the British be so easily fooled? Of course, they wouldn't agree with that.
The Chinese Army did not stop after quelling the rebellion in northern Iran. Two clusters, began to attack south. Pointing directly at the southern part of the Kingdom of Iran, which was occupied by the British and Indian forces. However, the poor transportation conditions in the Kingdom of Iran seriously affected the advance speed of the Imperial Army. Fortunately, the logistics and supply were handed over to the Iranian army, otherwise the strength of the imperial army would have to be further dispersed.
Although the combat effectiveness of the Iranian army was not very good, it was used to protect the logistics supply lines and transport weapons, ammunition and other supplies to the imperial army. Still no problem. These Iranian troops, who have just surrendered, are in need of performance. The Imperial Army had clearly told them that if they didn't behave well, if they missed something, they would be punished heavily. Under such a high-pressure policy, these Iranian troops naturally have to fight desperately.
The constant advance of the Imperial Army into southern Iran also caused tension among the British. At this time. They entered the army of the Kingdom of Iran, but only five infantry divisions. More than 60,000 people. Moreover, it is still a very bad Anglo-Indian army. If you want to rely on such an army to deal with the powerful Chinese army, it is undoubtedly more difficult than climbing to the sky.
According to the previous plan of the British cabinet, after the Chinese Army put down the rebellion in northern Iran, it only had to acquiesce in the British occupation of southern Iran and agree with the British plan to establish a buffer zone. So. This is the end of the conflict. Although Britain has suffered a little loss, it can no longer do too much investigation. Such an outcome is also what the British want to see. At a time when the Chinese Empire was taking a hard line, the British did not want a real war with China. This was undoubtedly a disaster for Britain, which had not yet been able to recover from the trauma of the First World War. So. Even if they are unwilling in their hearts, they have to think about the overall situation.
The British ambassador to China, Sir Jurbert, was instructed to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire to make contact with the Chinese Empire, hoping that the conflict between the two sides would be over. When he received such an order, Sir Jurden was completely stunned.
"Is this still the world hegemon of the British Empire? The Chinese Empire used such despicable means to plunder the colonies of the British Empire and invade the protectorates of the British Empire. We don't have the slightest solution for this, and we have to take the initiative to compromise, which is really damaging to the face of the British Empire! Sir Jurdian's heart was very unwilling.
However, in the face of the Cabinet's order, he had no other way but to accept it. He knew that the Cabinet's decision was correct. Blame the current British Empire, which can't afford another big war. If the war had suffered heavy losses, the British Empire would have been completely finished. The throne of the world hegemon can only be handed over.
"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, one day, the British Empire will take back today's shame from you a thousand times more." Before getting out of the car, Sir Jurden swore secretly.
However, after getting out of the car, the anger on his face had disappeared cleanly, replaced by a gentlemanly smile.
"Your Excellency, please here, Lord Tang is already waiting for you in the office." The secretary of the Imperial Foreign Secretary, Tang Shaoyi, waited for Sir Zhu Erdian at the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Although, the Reich was already determined to make the British pay a heavy price. However, neither country will declare war at all times. Diplomatic relations between the two countries will not be severed because of this.
"I'm tired." Sir Jurdians nodded.
Soon, I went up to Tang Shaoyi's office on the top floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the elevator. Although the climate in Yanjing was still cold in early March, the whole of Yanjing has now been heated, making the office warm as if it were spring.
"Good morning, Your Excellency." Tang Shaoyi enthusiastically got up from behind the desk and greeted Sir Zhu Erdian.
"Greetings, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary." Sir Zhu Erdian hurriedly said.
Once upon a time, when the Beiyang government ruled China, Tang Shaoyi, the foreign secretary, could only maintain a respectful appearance in front of Sir Zhu Erdian. Sir Jurdian is now very nostalgic for those days. It's just that he knows that those days will never come again. Sir Zhu Erdian's greatest regret is that when the Chinese Empire was just beginning to rise, he did not ruthlessly destroy Wu Haoxuan and his son. Otherwise, perhaps there would not be everything in the Chinese Empire now. The British Empire probably wouldn't have been forced into such a situation.
It's just that it's useless to talk about it now.
"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, I have come today for the conflict between our two countries in the Kingdom of Iran. The Kingdom of Iran has long been a protectorate of the British Empire. However, the Chinese Empire sent troops to invade the Kingdom of Iran, which is probably unreasonable. Sir Jurden said.
"Your Excellency, we talked about this last time. I don't think there's any need to revisit it now. All we know is that now the Kingdom of Iran is a vassal state of the Chinese Empire. Therefore, the actions of the Chinese Army in the territory of the Kingdom of Iran are all legal and justified acts. Tang Shaoyi said.
In this world, after all, whose fist is bigger, the truth is in whose hands. Even so, the Chinese Empire snatched the colonies and protectorates of the British Empire. The British Empire does not have the strength to take it back, so even if it says more, it is in vain.
A hint of annoyance flashed in Sir Jurdian's eyes, but he hid it well.
"Well, Your Excellency, for the sake of the traditional friendship between our two countries, I will not say anything else. The British Empire hopes that this is the end of the conflict between our two countries. That is, the British Empire occupied the southern part of the Kingdom of Iran, and the rest belonged to the Chinese Empire. The two sides have never clashed again. What do you think? Sir Jurden said.
This is already the bottom line of the British Empire, and if the Chinese Empire is still unable to agree, then I am afraid it will have to be solved by means of war.
"Your Excellency, do you mean that we divide the Kingdom of Iran? Just like you did with the Russians? Tang Shaoyi asked.
"Your Excellency, you can understand it that way." Sir Jurdians nodded.
"Your Excellency, I don't think that's a good idea. The Kingdom of Iran was already a vassal state of the Empire. Naturally, then, the empire is obliged to guarantee the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Iran. The territory of the southern part of the Kingdom of Iran also belongs to the Kingdom of Iran. Therefore, we hope that part of the territory of the British Empire will be returned to the Kingdom of Iran. In this way, our two countries will be able to stop the conflict. Tang Shaoyi said.
Sir Jurdian's face suddenly became very ugly. In his opinion, Britain has done this very much to give face to the Chinese Empire, but the Chinese Empire is still aggressive, which is simply too deceitful!
"Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, if your country refuses to accede to even such conditions. So, can we think that the Chinese Empire is preparing to fight the British Empire? Sir Jurdian asked coldly.
"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire will never succumb to the threats of other countries. Since the Kingdom of Iran has become a vassal state of the Chinese Empire, we will not treat them badly. So, please also enter the army of the Kingdom of Iran and withdraw from the Kingdom of Iran. Otherwise, we'll have to drive them away. Tang Shaoyi's attitude is very tough.
Sir Zhu Erdian did not speak, but stared at Tang Shaoyi, and after a long time, he said: "Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, you will definitely regret this choice!" (To be continued.) )
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