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During the May 27 talks, the foreign ministers of China and Britain reached a four-point consensus on the peace talks. This kind of negotiation efficiency is relatively fast. However, the real problem lies in the last point. It was the Chinese Empire's claim to the Straits Settlements and Burma colonies to which Britain belonged.

The British attached great importance to their colonies. Not to mention important colonies such as the Straits Settlements and the Burmese Colonies. The Straits Settlements held the throat of the Strait of Malacca, which was a major transportation artery, and the British would never give it up easily. If the Straits Settlements were to be seized by China, it would be impossible for China and Britain to regain access to the South Seas in the future. And this is undoubtedly unacceptable to the British.

As for the Burmese colony, it was also very important. Although, now Myanmar is nothing more than a province of India. However, it is an important barrier in eastern India. If Myanmar were to be lost, India's security would be seriously threatened.

So, don't look at the first four conditions, the British quickly agreed. However, on the last and last condition, they definitely don't let go so easily.

Thus, at the May 27 talks, the two sides agreed on the first four conditions, and then concluded the negotiations. The last and most important condition was left for the next day. Both sides also know that that condition is the most important and the most difficult to agree on.

The bottom line of the Chinese Empire was to acquire the Straits Settlements, and as for the Burma Colony, it was nothing more than a bargaining margin for the British. The British, on the other hand, will do everything possible to keep both colonies behind.

On the morning of May 28. Negotiations have begun once again. It's just that this time, whether it is Tang Shaoyi or Count Curzon, their expressions are very serious. Even U.S. Secretary of State Hughes, who is the mediator, has a solemn face.

"Both, so far, negotiations between your two countries. Only one last condition remains. The Chinese Empire proposed that Britain should transfer the Straits Settlements and the Burma colonies to the Chinese Empire as compensation for the conflict. Hughes said.

"No, the British Empire disagrees with this, this is blackmail against the British Empire." As soon as Hughes finished speaking, Count Curzon roared angrily. It's completely different from yesterday's attitude.

"Your Excellency, this conflict was provoked by the British Empire. The Chinese Empire was in the midst of this conflict. It came at a terrible price. In order to appease the anger of the people of the Empire, the British Empire had to give an account to the Empire. Tang Shaoyi said.

"The British Empire has agreed to the conditions that the Chinese Empire had put forward before, and if it is to give the Chinese Empire an explanation, it is enough." The Count Curzon's attitude became tougher and tougher.

"Your Excellency, the whole Straits Settlements and the Burma colonies want to be freed from British colonial rule. Therefore, our demands are completely in line with the will of the people. Tang Shaoyi continued.

"That's just the attitude of the Chinese. As for the others. But I didn't think so. Count Curzon retorted.

The Chinese were numerous in the Straits Settlements and Burmese colonies though. However, it is the local indigenous people who are the main ones. Of course. Excludes Singapore. In Singapore, the vast majority of people living in Singapore are Chinese. They had always been oppressed by the British colonists.

Tang Shaoyi couldn't help frowning, the attitude of the British was tough, which was not unexpected by him. However, the attitude of the Chinese Empire was also very tough. If you want the Chinese empire to compromise and retreat, that is also impossible. Not to mention. The Chinese Empire won the war, and it already had an absolute advantage, so there was no need to be afraid of the British at all.

"Your Excellency, if England does not agree, then. I am afraid that our talks will break down this time. And the hundreds of thousands of troops of the empire and the main fleet of the imperial navy have long been waiting for it. Tang Shaoyi threatened.

A flash of anger flashed across Count Curzon's face. The Chinese Empire is obviously threatening with force! If he could, how he wanted to tell Tang Shaoyi out loud that the British Empire did not accept the threat of force from the Chinese Empire. However, this is not possible.

"Your Excellency, are you threatening us?" Count Curzon said coldly.

"Your Excellency, if you think so, then you can understand it that way." Tang Shaoyi didn't hide his attitude at all.

Suddenly, the atmosphere of the talks suddenly became heavy, and there was a feeling that the people who were pressed could not breathe.

"Calm down, two. We can negotiate slowly, and we don't have to be so tense. Hughes hurriedly played the round. Although, he had also expected that today's negotiations would not go so smoothly. However, now it seems that the difficulty is completely beyond his expectations!

"Humph!" Count Curzon snorted coldly. He was really. However, he also knew that negotiations could not be allowed to break down. Otherwise, the consequences will be very serious.

"Your Excellency, as long as the Chinese Empire is willing to waive this condition, the British Empire may compensate the Chinese Empire in other respects." Count Curzon took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and spoke.

"Oh? What compensation? Tang Shaoyi raised his eyebrows.

"We can pay an additional 200 million Chinese dollars in compensation to the Chinese Empire." Count Curzon said.

"Haha! 200 million Chinese dollars? Is the British government sending Hanako? The Chinese Empire did not think that 200 million Chinese dollars would be enough to buy the Straits Settlements and the Burma colonies. Tang Shaoyi said with a sneer.

"So, what are you going to do?" Count Curzon asked.

"Quite simply, agree to the Empire's conditions, transfer the Straits Settlements and the Burma colonies to the Empire." Tang Shaoyi said. The Empire's attitude on this issue is very tough and firm.

"It's impossible." The Count of Curzon flatly refused. However, in order to avoid a breakdown in the negotiations, Count Curzon had to turn to Hughes for help.

"Ahem! Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Chinese Empire's claim for the colonies of the British Empire does not seem reasonable. Otherwise, the Chinese Empire would have accepted the terms of the British Empire. Give up this one for 200 million Chinese dollars. Hughes said. The Americans, undoubtedly, did not want the Chinese Empire to expand further in the South Seas. That's all there is to the South Seas. The continuous expansion of the Chinese Empire will one day bring the whole of Nanyang under the rule of the Chinese Empire. This did not do the slightest benefit to the Philippine colonies of the United States.

Tang Shaoyi shook his head, obviously not accepting this condition.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, if you think that 200 million Chinese dollars is too little. We can raise it to 500 million Chinese dollars. Count Curzon said.

Even if it is 500 million Chinese dollars to keep the Straits Settlements and Burma colonies, it will undoubtedly be a good deal.

It's a pity that the Chinese Empire did not accept it.

"Unfortunately, Your Excellency, the Empire is not short of money. We only want the Straits Settlements and the Burmese colonies now. If you don't agree, then we'll have to take it ourselves. Tang Shaoyi pressed forward step by step. Because the military victory of the empire gave him such confidence.

Count Curzon was furious, but could not do anything. The Americans also sided with the British, constantly putting pressure on the Empire. I want the Empire to abandon this.

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, if the Chinese Empire is bent on provoking war, then the United States of America will probably have to make a choice in order to preserve world peace. When the time comes, the war will directly turn into a world war. Hughes reminded.

Tang Shaoyi hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Okay then." The Chinese empire could make some concessions slightly. We give up the Burmese colony, and Britain just needs to transfer the Straits Settlements to us. ”

Count Curzon and Hughes only realized. The real goal of the Chinese Empire was the Straits Settlements, and the Burma colonies were merely a façade. Obviously, the Burmese colony is much larger. However, geographical location is not as important as in the Straits Settlements. If the Chinese Empire had acquired the Straits Settlements, it would have been able to pocket the entire South Seas.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Straits Settlements are to the British Empire. It is also very important that it is impossible to transfer the Straits Settlements to you. Count Curzon said.

"In that case, let's give up the Straits Settlements and take the Burma colony." Tang Shaoyi said indifferently.

If the Chinese Empire had acquired a colony in Burma, it could attack the Straits Settlements to the south. To the west, India could be attacked, which also posed a great threat to the British.

Therefore, the British naturally did not agree to transfer the Burmese colony to China.

This immediately brought the negotiations between the two sides to an impasse.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire has shown great sincerity. If the British side still refuses, then we will have nothing to do. Tang Shaoyi seemed to have lost his patience.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I need to report back to the country." Count Curzon said.

Obviously, such a big thing is not something he can make up his mind. Especially when the Chinese Empire showed great determination, Britain could only accept the conditions of the Chinese Empire if it wanted to avoid war.

In the face of the hard-line attitude of the Chinese Empire, the British finally had no choice but to agree to China's demands. Regarding the Straits Settlements and the Burmese colonies, the British ultimately chose to keep the Burmese colonies. After all, Burma is an important barrier for India, and it is not as dangerous as the Straits Settlements.

After the compromise on the British side, the negotiations between the two countries finally reached an agreement.

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