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"Your Excellency, I solemnly inform you that the ongoing war between your country and the Qing State has seriously undermined the peace in East Asia, affected the economy and trade of this region, and caused great damage to the interests of the British Empire. The British Empire expressed serious concern about the war. The British Empire hoped that the two countries would be able to resolve the dispute through peaceful negotiations, rather than through bloody means of war. This will not do the people of Xinhua and the Qing Dynasty any good. Eric, the special envoy of the Straits Settlements to Manila, looked as if the Xinhua State that had started the war had committed a great crime.

Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of Xinhua, couldn't help frowning, and from Eric's words, he could feel the change in the attitude of the British. He thought of King Long Yufei's speech at the Imperial Council, and his heart couldn't help but sink. He judged that the British really wanted to intervene in the war between Xinhua and the Manchus this time, and they used high-sounding reasons. In fact, everyone knows very well that the British just don't want to see Xinhua defeat the Manchus and then rise on the corpses of the Manchus. So, they can't wait to jump out and intervene in this war. A few years ago, the British would have had absolutely no such guts. At that time, Xinhua defeated the Spanish Expeditionary Force and the Dutch Indonesian colonial authorities and became the overlord of the South Seas. Even the British were not sure to defeat the Xinhua State in the South Seas. So, they chose to turn a blind eye. Acquiesced in the hegemony of Xinhua in the South Seas. But now, the British finally can't take it anymore. This also shows that they seem to be ready for war and have the certainty of defeating the Xinhua Kingdom. This is not a good thing for Xinhuaguo.

"Your Excellency, this is a war between our Xinhua Kingdom and the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and it has nothing to do with the British. Is Britain planning to interfere in our internal affairs? Lin Zihao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Xinhua, said coldly. Before. In front of him, Eric often looked flattering, but now he has a different face. made Lin Zihao a little unhappy.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, in the eyes of the British Empire, anything that harms the interests of the British Empire is of real relevance to the British Empire. The British Empire hoped for peace in the Far East. This is more conducive to our development. War will only bring endless troubles and even disasters to everyone. Special Envoy Eric said. He enjoyed the feeling of being able to straighten his waist in front of Lin Zihao. As a diplomat of the British Empire. Although only an envoy sent by the Straits Settlements, Eric has always considered himself superior. It's just that some time ago, due to the strong power of Xinhuaguo, I had to keep a low profile. Now, Britain doesn't have to be afraid of Xinhua, so there is no need for him to pretend anymore.

"Your Excellency the Special Envoy, I reiterate once again. The war between the Xinhua State and the Manchu Qing government. This is our internal affair. As we all know, the main body of Xinhua is Chinese. The majority of the Manchu Qing was also Chinese. This is a war between our two countries for the leadership of China. This has nothing to do with the UK. Xinhua will not accept British mediation, and if Britain wants to interfere in the internal affairs of Xinhua China, it must be prepared to withstand our strong counterattack. Xinhua is not a Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the light ones can be defeated by you, and then grovel to sign unequal treaties. Xinhua has enough strength to safeguard its own interests. Lin Zihao said solemnly. Britain's arrogant and rude interference in the internal affairs of other countries made Lin Zihao very dissatisfied, and Xinhua was not a small country that could be bullied by Britain at will. Isn't the example of the Spaniards and the Dutch enough to serve as a warning to these English?

"It is a pity, then, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. Your country has rejected our demands, that is, the friendship of the British Empire. The British Empire will do everything in its power to safeguard our interests. Envoy Eric shrugged his shoulders, looking indifferent, unfazed by Lin Zihao's threat. As a British diplomat, he was well aware of Britain's policy of foreign expansion. Britain will not give up the South Seas and the Far East. The existence of the new Chinese state hindered the expansion of Britain, and in order to realize the global strategy of the United Kingdom, a war between the British and the new Chinese was inevitable. What's more, the speed of development of Xinhua China is too amazing. If they had annexed the whole of China, perhaps Britain would have to say goodbye to the Far East and even the world hegemon. This is something that no Englishman can accept.

"Your Excellency, do you mean war in any way?" Lin Zihao raised his eyebrows.

"Your Excellency, you can understand it this way." Envoy Eric did not deny it. In fact, although the means of war are a last resort, they are actually the most direct and effective means. The British have always believed that what you can't get on the battlefield, don't want to get it from the negotiating table. They knew very well that unless Britain could defeat Xinhua by force, they would not be able to force Xinhua to bow to them. The so-called mediation of the war between the Xinhua Kingdom and the Manchu Qing Dynasty was nothing more than an attempt to buy time for military deployment and domestic instructions.

"Is this a threat of war from Britain to the Xinhua Kingdom?" Lin Zihao said expressionlessly.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, Britain is a peace-loving country, and we will never impose war on others. It's just that many times for the sake of the British Empire, we have to choose war. The British Empire was reluctant to go to war with Xinhua because it was a country with extremely strong military power. But if Xinhua insists on harming the interests of the British Empire in the Far East, then we have no choice but to take extreme measures. Special Envoy Eric said.

"In addition, Your Excellency Foreign Minister, according to the information we have, this war between Xinhua and Qing was completely provoked by Xinhua first. Xinhua took advantage of the British to defeat the Qing state, and then brazenly invaded the Qing state of Guangdong, and captured it. This is an act of declaration without war, an immoral act that should be condemned by the international community. The British Empire hoped that the Xinhua Kingdom would stop its invasion of the Qing Kingdom and allow the Far East to return to peace. Special Envoy Eric said.

"Your Excellency, in that case, then we have nothing to talk about, leave a declaration of war, and then leave." Lin Zihao said coldly. Although the main military strength of Xinhua was placed on the Chinese battlefield, there was no problem in fighting a war in Nanyang. What's more, although Britain is the world's largest power, they have too many enemies, and their troops are scattered all over the world, and Xinhua has to face only the British troops deployed in the Straits Settlements and India. The new Chinese state was completely confident that it would defeat this part of the British army. The departure was for Britain to attack with all its strength, otherwise, there would be no need for Xinhua to worry.

Xinhuaguo's toughness surprised Special Envoy Eric. Don't they know that Britain has the certainty of victory since it dares to threaten war? If the Xinhua Kingdom is defeated, then they will lose a qiē. As for the British defeat, this was never thought of by Envoy Eric. He confidently believed that after several years of preparation, the British Empire could crush Xinhua like an ant.

It's just that, just like Xinhua declared war now, Envoy Eric does not have this qualification, not even the Straits Settlements. To declare war on a powerful country like Xinhua, it must be approved by the cabinet and parliament. Therefore, Lin Zihao asked Envoy Eric to leave a declaration of war, which made Envoy Eric very aggrieved.

"Your Excellency, don't forget, your army is still on the battlefield of the Qing Kingdom. If war breaks out with the British, you will not succeed. I advise you to think calmly, or report back to your king and see what he thinks. I believe that the wise king will not be so impulsive to you. Special Envoy Eric said. Britain is not ready for war if it were to go to war now. The Straits Settlements had just over 20,000 armies and the Far East Fleet. Relying on the strength of the Straits Settlements alone, they could not defeat the Xinhua State at all.

"Your Excellency, no matter how strong the enemy is, we have nothing to fear. In order to protect the interests of the country, our soldiers will fight bloodily until the aggressor is defeated. Lin Zihao said firmly.

"Well, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, you have won. The British Empire had no intention of going to war against the new Chinese state, we just wanted to mediate the war. The use of peaceful means to resolve the conflict between the new and Qing countries is undoubtedly more in the interests of all our parties. His Excellency Governor Bonham hopes that your country will accept the mediation of the British Empire. Xinhua and Qing are able to participate in the peace talks in Singapore, and Britain is willing to provide a good preparation for the negotiations between your two countries. Envoy Eric eventually relented.

"Your Excellency, I need to report to His Majesty the King." Lin Zihao said. Since Eric doesn't have to be so aggressive, there is no need for him to be so aggressive. For Xinhuaguo, swallowing the territory south of the Yangtze River is already the limit, and if you eat too much, I am afraid it will cause indigestion. It would be a great thing if it could really negotiate and determine the possession of the territory south of the Yangtze River by the Xinhua State. But will the British watch the new China expand further?

"Your Excellency, I will wait for your good news." Envoy Eric said. Since threats are useless, the only way to do this is to relent. Anyway, what Britain needs now is time. (To be continued......)