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Chapter 23 Break the consensus and use it for me

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    When two 770 limousines parked outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the flashlights immediately lit up. Dozens of reporters who got the news asked Rui Enshi and his party who had just got out of the car. Especially the Chinese reporters, their  There is often a hint of joy on his face. Today is a big day for Chinese diplomacy.  //www.//.  .

    After the State Department proposed a "new treaty" and established a "Special Diplomatic Committee" to specialize in new treaty negotiations, and stopped all "non-reciprocal negotiations" with countries that have not established diplomatic relations, although the United States gave a positive response, its  A positive response only makes people fall into another trouble after the initial excitement.

    ¡°All countries are united!¡±

    On the China issue, there is such an unavoidable hurdle. This is a diplomatic principle formulated by various countries before and after the Gengzi Incident in order to maintain their own interests in China and to reconcile conflicts among them.  Group, coordinate the interests of all countries in China, conduct diplomatic negotiations with China on the premise of consistent interests, and on the basis of shared interests.

    For China, this is extremely unfavorable. Although all countries will contact China in private and even conduct secret negotiations, in fact, this consensus among countries has directly led to the "ruling foreigners with foreigners" since the late Qing Dynasty.  In fact, they are mutually restraining each other, and this strategy suffered a heavy setback.

    In particular, the unified "action" of the mission has made China have to negotiate with the mission when it comes to diplomatic matters involving its own national rights and interests. Although this is just a "cover-up" that China will not abide by and other countries will not abide by it, but  When the interests of other countries in China are involved, the great powers will use this "cover-up method", which naturally has practical significance!

    After the State Council proposed the "renewal of the new treaty", after intense discussions and finally at Zhu Erdian's insistence, the mission voted to "not have any diplomatic contact with China on the matter of the "new treaty"."  It was decided that even if other countries intend to conduct separate negotiations with China, the binding nature of this clause will most likely cause the failure of separate negotiations.

    It can be said that if this clause is not broken, it is impossible for diplomatic negotiations to make progress. For a time, domestic legal scholars have studied international law to find loopholes in this clause.

    Just when everyone thought that it was impossible to make real progress in "renewing the New Treaty", good news finally came. The United States would hold direct negotiations with China on the issue of "renewing the Old Treaty." But only an hour before the negotiations were held, Beijing  Journalists from various countries were notified that "the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have big news." And it was not until ten minutes ago that they learned that the so-called big news was the news of this separate negotiation.

    "Minister Rui, the United States is directly negotiating a new treaty with the Special Foreign Affairs Committee. Does this mean that the United States will no longer recognize the so-called consensus among all countries?"

    "Mr. Rui, is the United States ready to give up"

    For those questions, Rui Enshi, who was smiling, did not answer. He did not even say a word. He would only reveal the results of the negotiation after the negotiation was over. As for the rest, let them guess!

    Shocked!

    When Zhu Erdian in the embassy learned that Rui Enshi was holding separate negotiations with the Chinese side, the first thing he felt was a sense of astonishment. After a moment of daze, he immediately shouted outside the door.

    "Bruce, hurry up, prepare the car immediately, I'm going to the State Department to see Li Zhiyuan!"

    ¡°Just half a month ago, the reason why he had little reaction to the resolution passed by the U.S. Congress was that he even confidently told London that there was no need to consider the U.S. attitude too much.

    "The changes in the United States are unlikely to have any positive impact on China. What we must see is that in China, thanks to the foresight made many years ago, the ministers of various countries do not have "absolute autonomy" on issues related to China.  Although no one needs to abide by it, agreement must be reached on matters involving the interests of all countries, otherwise countries may not recognize any treaty that "violates the agreement."

    But now, not only did the Americans fail to retreat as he imagined, Ruienshi even quietly started negotiations with the Special Diplomatic Committee. This was really beyond Zhu Erdian's awareness. As that "diplomatic agreement"  The instigator of the "agreement", Zhu Erdian, naturally knew how fragile that so-called "agreement" was, so he knew that he must seize the opportunity, otherwise Britain would have to

    After entering the State Council, Zhu Erdian felt humiliated while waiting for the interview. In the past, he did not need to wait at all to enter and leave the presidential palace, but now, he not only had to wait, but also had to wait for the "prime minister" to finish meeting the guests.  We can meet later.

    What's even more annoying is that no one here seems to take him seriously. Although he is a little annoyed, Zhu Erdian must stay here. He needs to have direct talks with Li Zicheng to remind him that "the treaty must  The seriousness of "observance", of course, ifNot because the "Special Diplomatic Committee" was directly managed by the State Council, he preferred to deal with Yuan Shikai. In his opinion, he would rather discuss any issue with Yuan Shikai than have any dealings with Li Zicheng. However, it backfired, even though he knew  That Li Zicheng would not sell him any "face", and Zhu Erdian still had to deal with that person.

    Ten minutes later, as soon as he entered Li Zicheng's office, Zhu Erdian nodded gently and then said immediately.

    "Mr. Prime Minister, on behalf of the British government, I lodge the most serious protest with your country!"

    "oh?"

    Li Zicheng, who deliberately ignored Zhu Erdian for almost twenty minutes, glanced at the envoy in surprise, and then said with confusion on his face.

    "I don't know what the minister is protesting about. Is it that the missionaries there were beaten, or that the British goods were set on fire! Or that the ship was hit?"

    There were several questions in succession, but none of them were good words. Zhu Erdian felt uncomfortable for a while as he listened. Looking at the concerned look on the Prime Minister's face, if he didn't understand him well, Zhu Erdian would have thought that he cared about "British interests".

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please stop beating around the bush. I am referring to your country's separate diplomatic negotiations with the United States, which has seriously violated your country's declared commitment to respect the validity of the treaty. For this reason, on behalf of the United Kingdom, I am making the final submission.  While having serious negotiations, I also convey the views of the United Kingdom to your country!¡±

    At this time, Zhu Erdian¡¯s chin raised slightly and he said proudly.

    "As the head of the diplomatic missions of various countries in Beijing, in view of the fact that the United States has violated the unanimous commitment of the mission to China and China has violated its endorsement of diplomatic agreements with various countries, the UK will not recognize any attempt to unilaterally amend treaties related to the interests of various countries. If China wants to  Modification of the Old Testament can only be negotiated after reaching an agreement with the mission and directly negotiating with the mission! And the independent contact that your country is currently trying has seriously damaged your country's diplomatic credibility!"

    When Zhu Erdian conveyed his protest, Li Zicheng just listened to him with a smile. It was not until Zhu Erdian finished speaking that he looked at him and said.

    "Your Excellency, Minister,"

    While speaking, Li Zicheng picked up an official document from the table and read it loudly.

    "His Excellency Li Zicheng, Prime Minister of the Republic of China"

    This time, Li Zicheng did not read in Chinese but spoke in English. What he read was an official document submitted by the British Embassy to the State Council three days ago, and he had a discussion with Zhu Erdian and Gudayev about this official document.  Although no consensus was reached during the talks, it was a "direct diplomatic contact."

    As soon as he heard the official document Li Zicheng was reading and realized that he had made a mistake, Zhu Erdian immediately understood one thing. He fell into a well-designed trap.

    After finally reading the last sentence, he glanced at Zhu Erhuang, who looked very unnatural. Li Zicheng was still smiling.

    "There is a saying in China that I think the minister must have heard!"

    Li Zicheng paused for a moment before speaking word by word.

    "oppressive rule!"

    The words became louder and louder with each byte, and Li Zicheng seemed to have no patience, so he spoke loudly.

    "Is the UK only allowed to have unilateral contact and diplomatic negotiations with China for the sake of the UK's interests, while the United States is not allowed to hold direct talks with China?"

    As soon as Li Zicheng's question ended, Zhu Erdian answered confidently.

    "This is different. This official letter is not only from the United Kingdom but also Russia. This is a diplomatic meeting proposed by the two countries to China. Even if it is not discussed and agreed by the mission, please note that this official letter only means a very important meeting.  An ordinary diplomatic meeting with no results!"

    ¡°Does that mean that the UK no longer has any objections to China¡¯s changes to the tariff bank?¡±

    Li Zicheng immediately changed the topic, but his change made Zhu Erdian's heart tighten and he spoke quickly as if he was afraid it was a trap.

    "Because the interests of British banks are involved, as the British minister, I have the right to object to protect the interests of British companies!"

    ¡°Well, objections cannot change the State Council¡¯s decision!¡±

    While speaking, Li Zicheng had already picked up the phone.

    "Go to the Office of the General Taxation Department!"

    While making the phone call, Li Zicheng looked directly at Zhu Erdian. At this time, he looked like he was being picky.

    "Is it the Taxation Department of General Mei? I am currently meeting with Minister Zhu Erdian. Regarding the tariff transfer, Minister Zhu Erdian only has objections. Oh, I think so too. I think the minister's objections do not mean opposition, oh,  Yes, okay, I¡¯m waiting for your good news!¡±

    ? ?After hanging up the phone, Li Zicheng stared at Zhu Erdian again, with the corners of his lips raised slightly.

    "Am I right? Minister Zhu Erdian!"

    For a moment, the office fell into a stalemate. Zhu Erdian never expected that Li Zicheng in front of him would be rude, or simply like a gangster. He had no regard for diplomatic etiquette. No, he didn't seem to have violated anything.  but¡­¡­

    "Now!"

    Standing up, Li Zicheng rested his hands on the desk.

    "What I can answer to the minister is that while we are talking, tariffs have begun to be transferred from HSBC to Bank of China!"

    Faced with Li Zicheng's pickiness, Zhu Erdian, after a moment of panic, secretly laughed in his heart and said with a smile.

    "Mr. Prime Minister, I personally appreciate your flexibility. Well, I can accept your misinterpretation!"

    Zhu Erdian, who understood that he could no longer stop the transfer of tariffs, once again smiled and restored the confidence of a veteran diplomat.

    "But your flexibility cannot change the reality. Out of respect and commitment to the international principle that "treaties must be observed," the UK will announce that it will not recognize the "New Sino-US Treaty" after your country concludes its negotiations with the United States.  At the same time, he will lodge a protest with the U.S. State Department as the head of the mission in Beijing."

    Amidst Zhu Erdian's confident words, Li Zicheng sat down, but his face did not contain the frustration, disappointment, or anger that Zhu Erdian had expected. Instead, he was just calm. Yes, it was calm!

    Calm!

    Faced with Zhu Erdian's denial, Li Zicheng found that his heart was extremely calm. He looked at this Chinese who claimed to be a master of China and clapped his hands. When the crisp applause sounded in the office, Zhu Erdian was  Looking at this Chinese man in surprise, Li Zicheng, who seemed calm at first, actually smiled!

    And the smile is very bright!

    Why is he laughing?

    Facing Li Zicheng's applause and smile, Zhu Erdian was stunned. He didn't even know how to face all this. Is this the so-called "praise from his opponent?", no, it's not that simple. If not,  If he was wrong, Li Zicheng was thanking him or reminding him.

    But what are you reminding him of?

    For a moment, Zhu Erdian was confused for the first time. Facing Li Zicheng's smile and even the pride in that smile, Zhu Erdian felt like he was a prey, taking the initiative to walk into a place step by step.  In a trap, no, what kind of trap will this be?

    Combined with Li Zicheng¡¯s previous phone call, Zhu Erdian immediately began to recall his previous words in his mind. After recalling it, his face changed and he immediately realized why Li Zicheng was proud, because

    "Mr. Prime Minister, what I need to remind you is the refusal to recognize the treaty that has been agreed upon."

    "How can we refuse a treaty that we have never recognized?"

    The smile faded from Li Zicheng's face. Although neither of them mentioned what treaty it was, Po Jin knew very well what treaty the other was referring to.

    "Mr. Prime Minister, if we continue to be tough, China may lose everything, at least there!"

    Zhu Erdian reminded the other party very seriously that although China had never recognized that treaty, it at least acquiesced and stopped asking questions. The United Kingdom was also willing to maintain the status quo, but now Li Zicheng was "returning to the past".  account".

    "The treaty is illegal, so there is no need to abide by it. While I can send 50,000 troops there, I can spend 5 million on press public relations in the United States and 5 million on parliamentary lobbying in the UK. Of course, this  Everything happened after the Minister humiliated the United States. At that time, the Minister felt that the American press was on the side of China or on the side of a country that had humiliated the entire United States."

    At this time, Li Zicheng's heart was getting calmer and calmer. There was neither pride nor joy in his heart. It seemed that successfully "mastering" Zhu Erdian in the midst of applause was not a big thing, just a very small thing.  Ordinary things.

    He opened his mouth, but Zhu Erdian could not speak. He looked at Li Zicheng, trying to find even a trace of bluff on the other person's face, but the result made him extremely disappointed. On Li Zicheng's face, he could only  He saw calmness, and it was this calmness that made him believe that the other party was definitely not bluffing.

    He would really do that!

    It costs 10 million!

    Where will he spend the 10 million?  Regarding the UK, he has no doubt that with the lobbying of five million dollars, hundreds of MPs will turn to "support justice". In fact, many so-called "plundering of privileges" in other countries have no doubts."Decent people" have long been very disgusted. They always think this is just, that is unjust, this is moral, that is immoral. There may not be many of them, but they are enough to disturb the situation. In addition,  The money offensive is enough to make the British and Indian authorities prefer not to face the Tibet issue, let alone send troops to safeguard British interests.

    The reason is very simple - the treaty is illegal!

    At the same time, he will also create public opinion in the United States that is unfavorable to Britain. But what about the person in front of him?  Is he a winner?  By then, even if he fails to succeed in renewing a new contract, he will still be a winner, but no matter what, he cannot change the fact that Britain will become the real loser in this battle, the big loser!

    There is no big winner, but there is a big loser!

    After a long silence, Zhu Erdian, who realized that he had no choice at all, looked at Li Zicheng and asked curiously.

    "Li, can you tell me what you want?"

    Although he was frustrated by Li Zicheng one after another, Zhu Erdian found that he fell in love with this guy who never showed him any kindness and even used some rogue methods.

    "my friend!"

    The change of Zhu Erdian's title made Li Zicheng look at him with a smile, and also changed his title.

    "You are a true "China expert". In fact, you know better than anyone else what I want. It is not what I need, but what my country and my nation need to find!"

    After a serious answer, Li Zicheng said helplessly.

    "In the process of retrieving those things, many people may think that China is difficult to deal with and difficult to get along with. However, my friends, don't forget that it was you who took away those things that are important to a nation and a nation.  A very important thing for the country!"

    Looking at Li Zicheng, Zhu Erdian was silent for a moment.

    "You are different from Yuan Shikai!"

    He is indeed different from Yuan Shikai. As a minister, he is more willing to deal with Yuan Shikai, and if he can, he never wants to have any dealings with him again, because he can't guess what he will do next. As for Yuan Shikai, Zhu Erdian can  You can clearly guess what he will choose in the end.

    "The biggest difference is"

    ??Blinking his eyes, Li Zicheng smiled.

    "I am as young as the Republic of China! My friend, you are not only dealing with a young person, you are also dealing with a young country!"
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