20. Turning the rudder when the wind blows (3)
Vebe tiredly walked out of the Russian embassy, and the situation in the country was taken advantage of by the Chinese. Sure enough, because www.biquge.info of the abnormal transfer of power, there was a violent upheaval in the country, Alexander III ascended the throne, he was a cautious man, so that conservatism prevailed, and the fierce revolutionaries were banned and suppressed throughout the country, so that the situation could only be prioritized in domestic affairs. So, therefore, the affairs of the Far East were determined by the words "quick settlement" in the country, and as a plenipotentiary envoy for this negotiation, he certainly hoped that he could try to reverse the disadvantage in the negotiations as much as possible in the situation of being at a disadvantage.
Guo Songtao has been closed for five days, and Prime Minister Yamen claims to be dealing with negotiations with the British about warships, but Webey, who is familiar with diplomacy, knows that it will never be so simple.
The strength of diplomacy is more obvious, so the way of getting along is naturally different, the former old powers Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands, have gradually declined, then their right to speak in the international community is of course slowly lost, this is a very realistic thing, diplomatic affairs can not tolerate false politeness and true benevolence, only the interests of Hongguoguo.
Originally, as long as he asked to see him, Guo Songtao had no reason not to see, but now he avoids it, so to a certain extent, the place in Russia is not so important compared to before.
In the past few days, because of the overnight discussion of these things, Wei Bei has not slept well for several days, he is going to wait for a little nap on the way to the office of the Prime Minister's Yamen outside the Old Summer Palace, he got into the carriage, and the attendant bought a newspaper from the newsboy at the corner of the street, handed it to Wei Bei, he got into the carriage, opened it, and suddenly his face changed greatly, "The eighth town of the twelve towns, the ninth town will go to Kulun, Beihai and others to garrison on the 29th. ”
Weibei was shocked and angry, the Chinese only have a total of twelve towns of military strength, originally two towns in the Baikal area, now sent two towns over, that is to say, China has one-third of the regular military force invested in Baikal, this power is terrifying.
Wei Bei put down the newspaper, his face was gloomy, and he said helplessly and annoyed to the military attache opposite: "It seems that we have to give in first." ”
"But Mr. Ambassador," said the military attache with difficulty, "if we make concessions at Lake Baikal first, how can we guarantee that the Chinese will fulfill what they promised?" According to the attitude of the fat minister of China on that day, it is clear that he regarded the death of His Majesty the Tsar as an important opportunity that must not be lost in the fight against Russia, and what if they did not keep their promises and did not give us Kashmir. ”
"This is a reason, so today I have to show my sincerity to the Chinese that I have regressed, and I also have to give an answer from the Chinese." After all, we don't have the conditions to take the initiative to offer an offer now," Wei Bei glanced at the time in the newspaper again, "Today is the beginning of the month, and the military transfer was announced only two days ago, and according to the past practice, the military movement must be delayed for two days, which is obviously putting pressure on us." If we do not agree to the terms of the Chinese, who, relying on swift transportation, can advance the front another hundred kilometers north before it rains. ”
"So hurry up," lamented Webey, "and hopefully we will be satisfied with the fact that we will minimize the damage to Lake Baikal and take a little more or less from Kashmir for the sake of our ......sincerity."
"Mr. Ambassador!" The military attache interrupted Webey's words, "There is something else!" These damned Chinese! He pointed out a simple piece of news on the third page and handed it to Webey, who saw the frightening news through the bright autumn light outside:
"The Northern Kazakh Khan, the leader of the Turghut tribe, Tumudr Khan announced the establishment of the Turghut state in Yar, and the squire of the Imperial Court Mudesa read the decree and canonized Tumudr Khan as the lord of the Turghut state, plus the king of the Kazakh county, and oversaw the affairs of the Kazakh tribes, and the nature of the vassal was an internal domain."
"Jarre?" Webbe muttered, "Where is it?" ”
"More than 50 kilometers northeast of the Balkash Pool."
"That's close to us Russia!" Wei Bei's elegant and comfortable expression was all abandoned on the smooth cement pavement, and he was trampled by pedestrians and horses, leaving only a twisted anger and despair on his face, "The key is this Kazakh king!" ”
"Why is it that when did your country become so concerned about the affairs of our internal domain?" Guo Songtao, who was "busy", finally found time to meet with Russian Ambassador Vebe, "The area around Yar was a nomadic place of the Turghut Department hundreds of years ago, and now it is really the right thing to assign that piece to them." I would like to remind you, Mr. Ambassador, that this is China's internal affair, and it is not the turn of foreigners to dictate the internal affairs of any country. ”
"Of course, this is your country's business, yes, that's right, the Turks defected to Russia and fled to China, and I believe that this history will not change."
"It was also because of the oppression of your country that they returned to their homeland, and the ambassador wanted to discuss the history of the Turks with me?" Guo Songtao said.
"I need to discuss this title, King of the Kazakh County, and I must remind your country that the Kazakh Khanate was incorporated into Russia in 1847 by the Turkestan Governor's Office, and any attempt to solicit Mongols in the name of the King of the Kazakh County can only be regarded as a provocation against Russia."
"Your country is too worried," Guo Songtao said with a smile, "We have absolutely no intention of getting involved in Central Asia." ”
But you have such actions, Webbe is angry, "The Turks and the Kazakhs are by no means the same race, and there is absolutely no relationship between the two, and I think this is a move by your country to try to touch the Kazakh plain." "Yar is so close to the border, which means that the Turghut Department can raise the banner of the Kazakh county king at any time to restrain or govern the leaders of the Kazakh steppe, don't think that it is just a name, if there is a huge force behind this name, plus the two are of the same origin, if it is not stopped, then in the future, the Kazakh county king may really establish the Kazakh Khanate again in the Kazakh steppe.
"How could it not matter?" Guo Songtao explained, "Both are Mongolians, and historically, Kazakhstan is a small country under the Golden Horde, and the Turkut tribe is also a large part of Mongolia, and the two have many relationships that prove to be one family before." Of course, we say this not to prove that I have territorial claims to the areas under your rule, but only to show that our title is completely feasible. (To be continued.) )