Chapter 21 Negotiations

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This is also the reason why Qingyu wants to apologize to Xianfeng, she didn't expect that in a year, Xiaodao would do this. ◢ With * Dream ◢ Xiao *.lā is an excellent excuse, they killed sixteen citizens, and they died under the attack of terror, and the Qing court was not reasonable. In the event of war, the previous five years of hard preparation would have to come to naught.

"Your Majesty, I accompanied 21 million silver dollars before, and now I must not cause war again!" Prince Hui hurriedly said, 21 million, they will pay it in four years, and if they exceed the time, they will pay 5% interest, thinking about those years, he feels that he has nothing to love.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Yiren arched his hand, he didn't understand any of this, and he knew that he couldn't lead to war, but the question was, can they have the final say? At this point, I can only talk to the foreigners, fortunately, last year the emperor and the foreigners had a good talk, and as soon as those notes came out, the courtiers who participated in the negotiation of the "Nanjing Treaty" were ashamed to death, if they said anything at that time, it was because they lost the war, so they signed it, but now look at it, the co-authors are all because they are stupid.

"I have already telegraphed to the Northeast and Jiangnan camps to guard the passes, and the Beiyang Naval Division and the Fujian Naval Division are also making preparations. However, if you can not fight now, you should not fight. Xianfeng thought as he looked down.

Qingyu looked at the three people below, Prince Gong would only shout at first, the problem was that he didn't put forward any constructive suggestions. Before the others could fight, they were cold. Including Xianfeng, at this time, what he said was still if he could not fight, so don't fight. She also knew that if she could, she wouldn't fight. But that's not what a monarch says at this time. What he should show is that he is not afraid of a fight, but just whether it is worth it.

She was really helpless! She now knew why those time-travelers couldn't change history. Because her personal strength is weak, just like she is now, even if she is trying to change Xianfeng, and then, Xianfeng has not completely changed, and more importantly, she can't change these officials. In the future, as long as Xianfeng and himself die, this dynasty will have to go back. For a moment, she felt a little discouraged.

Finally, the eunuch came to report, and the ambassadors of the three countries came. Xianfeng nodded and let them come in and sit down by himself. In front of the courtiers, it is also his family's business, but in front of the ambassadors of the three countries, he still has the dignity of the monarch of a country.

The three of them were also relieved to see Qingyu, and they also felt that as long as Qingyu was there, the conversation would not be so tiring. took off his hat and bowed to Xianfeng and Qingyu.

Now that everyone had been trained, they didn't think it was a faux pas, and the courtiers also stood up and bowed their hands to the three of them, which was regarded as a greeting.

Qingyu asked them to sit down and looked at Xianfeng.

Xianfeng smiled at them and began to report the situation slowly, and at the same time, Qingyu first said it in English, and then in French, the ambassadors of the three countries are nothing, they have all seen it, but Prince Gong and Yiren, Prince Hui have all grown up, they know that Qingyu likes to play with those foreign wives, but they really didn't expect her to really learn like this.

Especially Prince Gong, when Qingyu said that she would invite Mrs. Yang to dinner, Prince Gong thought it was fun and wanted to frustrate her spirit, but she didn't expect that she had really learned it after only a few years of hard work. However, he felt that this was too shameless, and the dignified Empress of the Qing Dynasty, who did the work of interpreting, looked unimpressed.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty the Empress, we have also received a report from the consul in Shanghai, and now we have just returned to China, and we express our deep indignation at this incident! Please ask His Majesty the Emperor how he is going to settle this matter. Qingyu listened to them quietly, and then slowly translated to the people present.

"In principle, I also regret this behavior, and I will send a telegram to His Majesty the Emperor and Mr. President to express our humility! My country will not tolerate such atrocious acts. As for the families of the compatriots who suffered in this attack, the Qing court will certainly compensate them. Xianfeng said three points, which were also discussed with Qingyu, first, to show attitude; The second is to take a stand; The third is how they deal with it.

The three envoys didn't look at Xianfeng, they kept looking at Qingyu. But everyone didn't think there was any problem, what Qingyu said, they could understand.

After listening to this, they glanced at each other, and they all felt that this was equivalent to not saying anything, and it was all diplomatic words. However, the experience of dealing with Qingyu over the years tells them that this woman is not simple at all. They wanted to discuss, but they were afraid that Qingyu would hear it. For a while, they were entangled in every way.

The British ambassador thought for a moment, "Your Majesty, there is no way for us to calm the emotions in the country. ”

Qingyu thought for a while, hid 'Her Majesty the Queen', and translated the latter sentence. Xianfeng understood what they meant, they couldn't go back and explain this condition, this could only appear in the joint announcement of the two sides, but who would look at this.

Xianfeng said a few words in Qingyu's ear, and Qingyu listened silently. Xianfeng's meaning was very clear, and he asked himself what the price they wanted. Qingyu grinded her teeth gently, lowered her head at this time, and couldn't talk. In her own hands, if there is another treaty, she can only find a noodle to hang.

"His Majesty the Emperor and the Palace are very sorry about this matter, but you know very well that we don't want to see this happen. We mourn your deceased compatriots. In the treaty, Japan will protect your security in China. However, the interpretation clause of the treaty also states that the parties shall not unilaterally tear up the contract on the grounds of things beyond human reach. This incident is an accident that is not humanly possible, and it has nothing to do with our government! I would like you to express your intentions to His Majesty the Emperor, Mr. President! Her face stiffened, and she began to speak in Latin, from which French was actually a variation, and she knew very well that all three of them knew Latin. Qingyu spoke very slowly, making sure that all three of them understood.

"Your Majesty, you are a friend of the country, and we hope that Your Majesty will consider how to deal with this incident." The British ambassador shook his head and said that if Qingyu refused to give up an inch of land, it would make it difficult for them.

"The killer has been caught on the spot, and we welcome you to go to the hearing, and then the verdict will be in accordance with Chinese law. to demonstrate our country's determination to fight crime. Qingyu didn't reply to him at all, and came at her own pace.

"Shouldn't it be handed over to our countries for judgment?" The French ambassador quit.

"Please note that the place where they committed their crime is not outside your concession. According to the treaty, the Qing people committed crimes were judged by the Qing people themselves! "This was changed last year. Crimes committed by foreigners in China will be handed over to their respective countries for disposal, but the crimes committed by Chinese harming foreigners in China must be judged by the Chinese government to ensure China's judicial autonomy.

The French ambassador stood up and bowed stiffly to them and prepared to withdraw, which could not be discussed. Of course, this is also a gesture to say, can you bear the consequences?