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"Well, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, although this war was the first to be provoked by us. However, this is for the benefit of the British Empire! For this reason, Her Majesty the Queen and the Parliament made a wrong judgment. Now that we know what was wrong with that, we want to correct it so that our two countries can return to peace. I believe that this is very beneficial for both of our countries. I think Xinhua shouldn't continue to dwell on this issue! "British Foreign Secretary Henry. Viscount Temple said directly. In order to protect the interests of the British Empire, the British cabinet made the decision to go to war against the Xinhua Kingdom, which in itself was not wrong. It's just that because Britain lost the war, there are these problems. If not, Henry, as British Foreign Secretary. Viscount Temple, is it necessary to explain to Xinhuaguo in such a low voice? It is estimated that he will not pay attention to Xinhua Guo!

Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of the new country, frowned, there is no doubt that Henry. Viscount Temple is very strong. His reasons are also very good, for the interests of the British Empire, the majesty of the world hegemon, the expression is vivid. If Xinhua is defeated, it is estimated that the British Empire will be even more arrogant. Fortunately, the army and navy of the new Chinese kingdom fought valiantly and defeated the strong enemy. Otherwise, Xinhuaguo will be finished.

"Then, Your Excellency, Viscount. The British Empire was the first to provoke this war. It caused huge casualties and property losses to Xinhuaguo. I think the British Empire apologizes to Xinhua and compensates Xinhua for its losses. This should be the way it should be! Lin Zihao said.

"What? Apologize? Indemnify? It's impossible, it's absolutely impossible. "Henry. Viscount Temple exclaimed, as if he had heard something incredulous. The British Empire is the world's largest power, the hegemon of the sea, and it has always been Britain who fights other countries to kneel and beg for mercy, apologize to Britain and then compensate for the losses. Now Xinhua is actually demanding that Britain apologize to them and compensate for their losses. How is this possible? Reasonable, Henry. Viscount Temple was also unacceptable.

Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of Xinhua, suddenly turned gloomy. Having lost the battle, apologize to the victorious country. Isn't it normal to compensate for damages? Henry. Viscount Temple had an expression like a ghost, obviously he didn't have the consciousness of a defeated country, and he didn't take Xinhua Kingdom in his eyes at all. Don't. This time on the battlefield. Doesn't it hurt enough to hit them? Haven't you made them suffer enough?

"What do you mean, Your Excellency? Isn't that the right thing to do? Lin Zihao asked coldly.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, this war was waged for our reasons. However, our own losses are not small. The Royal Navy lost 46 warships and the Army lost more than 70,000 men. Such losses are much greater than those of Xinhuaguo. So, I think, we're both at that's the end of it. As if nothing had happened, it would be nice to restore everything to its original state. This is for both of our countries. It's all a great thing. "Henry. Viscount Temple said unashamedly.

"Restore fù as it is? How is this possible! "Lin Zihao was almost not killed by Henry. Viscount Temple was so angry that he vomited blood. Only then did he see the shameless face of the foreign secretary of the old European power. Obviously lost the battle, but he still looked like a victor, as if he was giving peace to Xinhuaguo. This kind of lofty face makes people feel very unhappy. What's more, the Straits Settlements are now under the control of Xinhua, and Xinhuaguo is still attacking Australia. Xinhuaguo will never spit out the fat that has been eaten in its mouth.

"Your Excellency, this is what the British Empire means! Our two countries signed a peace treaty, and both of us were restored to the pre-war period. I assure you that there will be no more such a thing between our two countries in the future, and that we can live together peacefully. "Henry. Viscount Tambur said.

"Your Excellency the Viscount means that we are withdrawing from the Straits Settlements?" Lin Zihao asked.

"Of course! The Straits Settlements were originally colonies of the British Empire. The Xinhua army forcibly occupied this place, which was not legal. If our two countries were able to sign a peace treaty, Xinhua would have returned the Straits Settlements to the British Empire. As for the losses inflicted on the British Empire during the war, the British Empire could not be blamed for the past. "Henry. Viscount Temple said, as he should be.

"Your Excellency! If this is the decision of the United Kingdom, then I do not think there is any need for negotiations to proceed with this time. Britain doesn't seem to have realized who won this war! Lin Zihao said angrily.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I have to warn you. Although from the current point of view, Xinhuaguo does have the upper hand. However, the war has only just begun. The British Empire has not done its best, otherwise the final outcome is still unknown. "Henry. Viscount Temple said. The forces waged war against Xinhua this time mainly came from the Straits Settlements and the Indian colonies, the British mainland and other colonies, as well as a large number of troops. Of course, the army is completely sufficient, and the navy is weaker. But it can be used to intimidate Xinhuaguo.

"Your Excellency, in the same way, we in the new country have not done our best. Our army has only mobilized a few tens of thousands of men. The navy also used only a few fleets. We also have the strength to continue the war. By the way, I don't know if His Excellency the Viscount knows that our Xinhua Kingdom has signed a peace treaty with the Manchu government. What this means, I think His Excellency the Viscount should know very well. Lin Zihao said with a cold face.

"You have signed a peace treaty with the Qing government?" Henry. Viscount Temple frowned. He didn't know this news, because the war broke out, the Strait of Malacca was blocked, and the British embassy in China was cut off from the British mainland. What does that mean, Henry. Of course, Viscount Temple knew very well that this meant that the forces that Xinhua had invested in the Chinese battlefield could be withdrawn and used in other places, such as attacking westward and fighting to India. The reason why Xinhua has not launched an attack on India in the past few months is probably because it is drawing troops. At the thought of this, Henry. Viscount Temple's face became very ugly. If this is the case, then the British Empire, or the Indian colonies, is in danger. Although Britain has strengthened its military deployment in the Indian colony, he is not sure whether it can withstand the attack of the elite Xinhua army.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Viscount, the treaty was signed in October and has entered into force." See Henry. Viscount Temple's face changed, and a smile appeared on Lin Zihao's face. These Brits, they should be subdued now, right?

"Alright! Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, even if you signed a peace treaty with the Qing Kingdom, do you think this will be a threat to the British Empire? It's impossible. We have what it takes to hold India and beyond! "Henry. Viscount Temple still said strongly. However, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a dead duck with a hard mouth.

"Your Excellency, it seems that the differences between our two sides are too great, or this is the end of today's meeting! We'll talk again tomorrow! Lin Zihao said. He didn't know if he would be able to suppress the anger in his heart if the talks continued. Henry. Viscount Temple's high-minded face made him very uncomfortable, and he couldn't wait to slap him hard. However, if he really did that, it would be terrible, and peace between Britain and Xinhua would never be possible.

"Well, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I think so too. So, I'll take my leave! "Henry. Viscount Temple said. Then he picked up his hat and cane, held his head high, and left the conference room with his head held high, looking like a victor.

"Bastard!" Henry. After Viscount Temple left, Lin Zihao couldn't help but scold.

"Haha, Lord Lin, what's wrong, isn't the negotiation going well?" At this time, Major General Sun Hao, chief of operations of the General Staff of the Xinhua Army, walked into the conference room and happened to hear Lin Zihao's scolding.

"Alas, General Sun, did you not see the arrogant face of the other party, if someone who did not know saw it, would you think that the British had won the battle? Not only did they not promise to compensate us for our losses, but they also offered to restore everything to what it was before the outbreak of war. How is this possible? Lin Zihao sighed and said.

"What? Before the war, wasn't our war in vain? Didn't those brothers of ours die in vain? Lord Lin, you must not agree to the conditions of the British! Major General Sun Hao was also anxious, and it was clear that British Foreign Secretary Henry . The conditions proposed by Viscount Temple were also something he did not expect.

"Of course I can't agree to their terms. When we left Manila, His Majesty personally told us that the victory we had achieved on the battlefield at the expense of so many soldiers must not be lost at the negotiating table. In that case, I will become a sinner for the ages, and I, Lin Zihao, will never do such a thing. General Sun, please rest assured, the British are just dead ducks with hard mouths, trying to maintain their poor face. I think it won't be long before they give in. Lin Zihao said. After all, dragging it out now is not good for the British side, especially John. Russell's cabinet had just come to power, and they desperately needed to open up the situation. (To be continued......)