The Istanbul Peace Conference was underway, but because the Ottoman Turkish Empire supported the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Kingdom of Prussia, the atmosphere at the peace conference became even more rigid and antagonistic. The hostility between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia became more and more severe. At the same time, a rift arose between the empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

It can be said that the current Eurasian military alliance has been divided into two factions, one is the empire and the two hardcore allies of the empire, and the other is the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire. The Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire, of course, were not really aligned. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia was eager to form an alliance with the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Empire would not agree. Everyone knows that because of the support for the annexation of the Kingdom of Prussia to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Chinese Empire has hated the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If they allied with the Ottoman Empire again, they would be looking for death. Perhaps before the next war began, the Chinese Empire would first dispose of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. This was a far cry from the Ottoman Empire's plans.

The anger of the Chinese Empire against the Ottoman Empire made the Ottoman Empire regret it somewhat. However, the matter has been done, and they cannot go back, so they can only find a way to improve their relations with the Chinese Empire. However, the empire was very unhappy with the double-faced nature of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. had promised that the empire would suppress the Prussian Empire, but in the blink of an eye, the empire was sold. This kind of two-faced villain, the empire must pay attention to it.

However, the empire did not want to get too stiff with the Ottoman Turkish Empire. After all. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire really fell to the Kingdom of Prussia, it would also be very detrimental to the Empire. Therefore. The empire could only play a perfunctory role with the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

In accordance with the course of the peace conference, after the disposal of Austria-Hungary. All that remains is the disposition of the British. The disposition of Britain was the responsibility of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Kingdom of Belgium. Although the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire wanted to intervene, the Empire was resolutely opposed to this, and they had no choice. As for the kingdoms of Spain and Belgium, they both looked to the empire. Therefore, the disposition of Britain is entirely up to the Chinese Empire. The former world hegemon will be completely buried at this peace conference.

On the morning of November 20, 1855. The British Prime Minister, the Earl of Stanley, and the Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, walked into the conference room. The expressions on the faces of the two were very solemn, and you could even see the sadness in their hearts directly from their eyes.

The British Empire, the former world's first power, is the overlord of the seas! However, in the space of just one year, the British Empire lost completely. Now, they have to accept the slaughter of the victorious powers. This is a complete disgrace for the British Empire. But. Even if it was a shame, they did not have the strength to resist. After all, now the whole of Britain is under the occupation of the combined forces of the three countries of China and Spain. Ending the war so that Britain could have a respite between. That's the best option.

"You may be seated! Two people. Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao said. The replacement of the old and the new world hegemons has been completed, and today, the new hegemon will step on the old one. Slaughter them fiercely and rob them of enough nutrients. to further develop yourself.

Although, the tragic end of Britain is somewhat pitiful. But. This is the war between nations. Didn't the British also step on the Spaniards in the first place? Spanish Prime Minister Duke Valencia and Foreign Minister José. Morality. The Count of Salamanca looked at the British Prime Minister, Earl Stanley, and the Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, with a look of pleasure in his eyes. Probably to express the excitement in their hearts!

"Thank you, Your Excellency!" Earl Stanley replied. And then do it with the Earl of Granville. The two of them sat in a precarious position, as if they wanted to preserve the last face of the British Empire.

"In the last war, Britain inflicted immeasurable losses on the Eurasian military alliance. Now that Britain has lost the war, then Britain should make reparations for Britain's actions, and the two of you should be able to understand! Lin Zihao said with a smile.

Both Earl Stanley and Earl Granville nodded, and to put it bluntly, this is the slaughter of the victorious country against the defeated country. If Britain had won the war, perhaps they would have slaughtered the defeated countries today.

"In the first place, the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland have become independent from Great Britain. The Empire hoped that Britain would recognize these two countries. In addition, the territory of the Republic of Ireland includes Wales in addition to the island of Ireland. In addition to Scotland, the territory of the Kingdom of Scotland also includes the north of England, mainly the line from Liverpool and Manchester to the north of Kingston. Lin Zihao said.

Dividing Britain and weakening Britain's national power as much as possible is the basic national policy that the empire has long set. Especially when the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland had become protectorates of the Empire, it was all the more obliged for the Empire to secure sufficient benefits for them.

"Britain does not recognize the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland, the British Empire is a country, and no one can divide the British Empire. Britain could make reparations from other quarters, but rejected this plan to divide Britain! Earl Stanley shook his head. If Britain is divided, it will not be easy for Britain to re-emerge. Originally, Britain was an island country isolated on the European continent, with a small country and few people. Now, after being divided, Britain is even smaller. If you want to rise again, it is even more impossible. As a result, the Earls of Stanley and Granville wanted to pay for their losses in other ways, but to avoid the division of England.

It's just that Earl Stanley's wishful thinking didn't succeed. Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao shook his head.

"His Majesty's recognition of the independence of the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland is a prerequisite for our negotiations!" Lin Zihao's attitude was very resolute.

A flash of anger flashed in Earl Stanley's eyes, but in the end, he suppressed the anger in his heart. The current Britain is no longer the world hegemon of the past, but just a fish and meat on the board that China can slaughter.

"Your Excellency, England may agree to the independence of the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland, but may Wales and the north of England be returned to England. Both of these places have historically been British territories. Said the Earl of Granville. Since it is impossible to prevent the independence of the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland, there is no other way to do it. If Wales and northern Scotland could be recovered, the population of the United Kingdom would still be more than 15 million. As long as Britain is given a few years to develop, they can still form an absolute advantage over the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland. When the next war broke out, Britain would be able to destroy the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland, and dominate the whole of Britain.

However, Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao still shook his head. This careful thinking of the British was expected by the Empire a long time ago. The Empire's treatment of Britain was to weaken Britain as much as possible, and naturally it would not give them a chance to redevelop.

"Britain now has no choice but to accept the conditions of the Empire!" Lin Zihao's attitude is very tough.

Neither the Earl of Stanley nor the Earl of Granville knew what to say, this was not a negotiation at all, but a sentence of the Chinese Empire to the British Empire, and they had no right to object at all, but could only agree to the demands of the Chinese Empire.

"All right, Your Excellency. The British Empire was also independent of the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland. In the absence of a choice, Earl Stanley could only nod.

Lin Zihao nodded with satisfaction, these British people are still acquaintances.

"Secondly, Britain will pay six billion Chinese dollars in war reparations to make up for our losses!" Lin Zihao continued. The demand for war reparations for Britain is an unavoidable content. After all, Britain has been the world hegemon for hundreds of years, and the accumulated wealth has long made the Chinese empire red. Now that there is finally an opportunity to rob Britain, the Chinese Empire will certainly not let it go.

"Oh God! Six billion Chinese dollars? This is robbery, and the British Empire simply cannot afford to pay so much war reparations! Earl Stanley exclaimed. Originally, according to the reparations of France and Russia, the Earl of Stanley thought that Britain would also be required to pay four billion yuan in war reparations. But unexpectedly, the Chinese Empire directly increased the indemnity by half.

"With Britain's wealth, six billion Chinese dollars is just a small matter." Imperial Foreign Minister Wei Yuan said.

"A lot of Britain's wealth has been plundered by the occupying forces, and we simply can't afford so much war reparations!" British Foreign Secretary Earl Granville said with some grievances.

During this time, the occupying forces of the three countries dug deep in Britain in search of the wealth buried by the British. Although most of the wealth could not be found, it was still very rewarding, which made the Chinese Empire very satisfied. However, it was not enough for the wealth that the British had hidden.

In order to prevent the British from using this wealth to rearm or support the Prussians. Therefore, it was necessary for the Reich to extort a sum of money from the British in the negotiations, so that they would not have the money to support the Prussians. In this way, the empire will be able to have more advantages in future wars. (To be continued......)

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