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    Coincidentally, on this day, when Li Hongzhang was reading Lin Yizhe's telegram, Wade's four-wheeled carriage happened to stop at the Zhili Governor's Office.  Looking at the British minister who had come and gone several times, the doorman of the government office gave a heartfelt greeting to Witoma himself, his eighteenth generation ancestors and female relatives, and then put on a smile and said:  They shouted, "The envoy of Great Britain, the minister of authority has arrived!" In the inner hall, Li Hongzhang heard the singing and smiled slightly, but he did not go out to greet him immediately, but immediately drafted a telegram.  Soon, the telegram was drafted, and Li Hongzhang ordered that one telegram be sent to the Prime Minister¡¯s Yamen immediately, one telegram be sent to the Chinese Embassy in London to Guo Songtao, and another telegram be sent to the Fuzhou Shipping Bureau.  As in previous negotiations, Li Hongzhang followed international diplomatic etiquette and Chinese etiquette and expressed greetings to Wade's arrival. Although Wade was extremely impatient with these red tapes, he always believed that this was deliberately done by the Chinese.  It stalled for time, but he endured it out of politeness.  Because he has this feeling: Today¡¯s negotiation with Li Hongzhang may be the last one.  The British Far East Fleet has assembled an unprecedentedly powerful force and conducted an unprecedented scale military exercise off the coast of Dagu. Although some processes were disrupted by the Chinese navy, it still successfully demonstrated to the world the military strength of the British Empire Navy in the Far East.  .  Since the exercise was conducted in waters close to the coast, it attracted a large number of Chinese people and foreigners to watch. The defenders of the Chinese forts even started a business of renting telescopes to tourists.  When the British warships fired thousands of guns, the Chinese people, without exception, showed shock.  The interference of the Chinese Navy in the exercise further proves the inner fear of the Chinese people.  Wade had reason to believe that Li Hongzhang and the Qing court behind him would definitely give in and make concessions when the British warships gathered in Dagongou.  But what surprised him was that Li Hongzhang actually chatted with him about domestic matters without mentioning the Yunnan case at all!  "Your Majesty the Governor, I think it's time for us to talk about business." Seeing Li Hongzhang's leisurely look, Wetoma couldn't help it anymore.  The matter of negotiation was brought up.  "Oh?" Li Hongzhang pretended to be surprised, "What does Minister Wei want to talk about?" "Your Majesty the Governor, I think you already understand that the British Empire Navy has just held a military exercise outside Dagukou Port. For your  The imperial government has lost patience with the Chinese government's shirking of responsibilities and blind delay!" Witoma said fiercely, "Today may be the last negotiation between us! The war may be about to break out soon, but you don't seem to be interested.  Don't worry, do you really want the sound of cannons to ring out again in this troubled land?" Hearing the threats from Witomaman.  Li Hongzhang just smiled slightly.  "Minister Wei made such threats and forced China, regardless of the reconciliation between the two countries. Don't you think it is a bit too much?" "It is China's actions and thoughts that exclude foreigners that have caused all this. Your Majesty the Governor." Witoma  He said coldly, "China must pay a price for this before it can change." "It is true that Ma Jiali was too arrogant and illegally explored the road, which led to catastrophe. It is by no means China's xenophobia." Li Hongzhang still smiled.  look.  But the words became harsh, "Minister Wei happened to be here today, and I have something to tell you." "If what the Governor told me has nothing to do with the negotiation at hand, please don't say it. Because it will waste our time.  Precious time." Witoma said forcefully.  "Haha, this matter is exactly related to your minister and the peace talks." Li Hongzhang said.  "What I want to tell your minister is that because your Majesty pushed China too hard, ignored the reconciliation between the two countries, and insisted on threatening war, and the demands he made were too harsh, and your words and deeds were always contrary to the promise of the Queen of your country, starting from today  , I will no longer treat you as a negotiating opponent. The General Administration will call your country¡¯s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently, asking your country to send another minister to Beijing to serve. "What did you say?" Mr. Witoma's eyes widened in surprise.  , "Don't treat me as your negotiating opponent? What does this mean?" "I have just made it very clear. If your minister has something you don't understand, you can take a look at it later." Li Hongzhang stood up and asked Wei Tuo  Ma cupped her hands and said, "I still have official duties, so I won't accompany you." At this time, Weitoma had not yet recovered from the shock. When he saw Li Hongzhang turning to leave, he couldn't help but stand up from his chair.  .  "Your Majesty the Governor, do you really want to see the war break out?" Li Hongzhang stopped, turned around, and sneered: "Your minister is so bold! Our minister was killed in your capital, and our country is trying to establish good relations between the two countries.  For the sake of safety, before we even talk about military matters, your minister is acting as an interpreter and actually wants to use weapons. Where is the justice? Your minister dares to call for troops without the order of the queen of your country.??I would like to ask if the queen of your country can forgive you lightly after hearing the news?  " Li Hongzhang's words were like a basin of cold water, pouring cold water over Wetoma from head to toe. He stood there blankly, speechless for a moment. Li Hongzhang ignored Weitoma again, and  With a flick of his sleeves, he turned and left the living room, leaving Witoma and several of his followers in the living room. Seeing that Li Hongzhang had already stepped out of the living room threshold, Witoma reacted and roared without caring about his face.  China insists on going its own way and looks down upon Britain. Your government must be responsible for all future consequences!  " "The Minister Wei is serious -" After hearing Wei Tuoma's roar, Li Hongzhang did not stop at all, but shouted back: "Minister Wei, you should first think about how to convince Her Majesty the Queen of your country!  "As these words floated into Wade's ears, Li Hongzhang's figure had disappeared from his sight. Wade stood there blankly. After a long time, when Xue Fucheng's figure appeared in the living room  When he was in the middle, he came back to his senses. ¡°This is a note, please keep it.  Xue Fucheng said, and handed a note to Wei Tuoma. When Li Hongzhang met with Wei Tuoma just now, Xue Fucheng took the time to draw up the note. Now after sending Li Hongzhang to see the seal, he  Following Li Hongzhang's instructions, he sent it to Witoma. Witoma stood there with a blank expression, his eyes fixed on the note for a long time, but Xue Fucheng saw that no one from the British came forward to take the note.  He snorted, put the note on the table, turned around and left. He stared blankly at Xue Fucheng's figure disappearing, sighed, picked up the note, threw it into the hands of his entourage without even looking at it, and turned around.  After putting on his hat and walking out, Li Hongzhang saw Xue Fucheng coming back and asked with a smile: "Did you send the note?"  Uncle?  " " Sent.  "Xue Fucheng smiled and nodded, "I'm completely stupid and can't even speak.  " Hearing Xue Fucheng's answer, Li Hongzhang felt all the stagnation in his chest, and he felt extremely relaxed for a moment. The dark emotions caused by his dry tongue and scorched lips after negotiating with Weitoma for so many days were all gone. "Lin Kunyu, the true god.  People too!  "Li Hongzhang recalled all the situations that had occurred since the Yunnan case, and none of them went beyond Lin Yizhe's judgment, and he couldn't help but clasp his hands in admiration. At this time, Li Hongzhang still didn't know that while he was perfectly executing Lin Yizhe's strategy, he was far away in London.  Guo Songtao also followed Lin Yizhe's strategy and staged another good show. Buckingham Palace, White Living Room "Dear Her Majesty, I would like to ask you a question: You were the first envoy to our country.  Are the promises made by Lin Yizhe still in effect?  "Guo Songtao stood up from his chair, bowed to Queen Victoria, and asked solemnly. "No matter what promises I have made, they are all valid.  "Queen Victoria looked at the angry-looking Guo Songtao with some surprise and replied. After Guo Songtao became the Chinese Minister to the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria had met him many times and had always had a good impression of him. In Queen Victoria's view, Guo Songtao  He is a loyal elder who has always been approachable and friendly to others, but Guo Songtao¡¯s mood today seems to be a little different from the past. ¡°You seem a little emotional today, please sit down and talk.  "Queen Victoria pointed to the chair elegantly, "I wonder what kind of promise I made to Mr. Lin Yizhe back then that made you take it so seriously?  " " Her Majesty the Queen made eloquent remarks at that time, saying that without the permission of our Great Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, before the two countries reach a new treaty, neither the government nor individuals in your country can seek new trade ports and trade routes.  "Guo Songtao asked, "I wonder if Her Majesty the Queen will remember.  " "Of course I remember.  "Queen Victoria nodded, as if she glanced at British Prime Minister Disraeli who was sitting beside him inadvertently. Although it was only a short moment, Disraeli still felt a palpitation in his heart. "Today you have your country's translator Margaret.  In the name of tourism, he defrauded the Chinese government to issue a passport, sneaked into the border of our country, and guided the Bailang troops coming from India to explore the roads in Yunnan. When our border residents blocked it, Ma Jiali actually shot and killed our border residents, causing  He provoked public anger and was killed by our border people.  "Guo Songtao asked, "I would like to ask Her Majesty the Queen, Margaree's behavior is obviously a violation of Her Majesty the Queen's promise, and your country's Minister to our country, Wei Tuoma, actually used this matter as an excuse to make unreasonable payments and extort money from our country.  , and use military force to force each other, what is the reason?  " After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Queen Victoria was surprised and immediately turned to Disraeli. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what is going on?  "Queen Victoria asked. "What Mr. Guo said isAccording to the Chinese government, the case is still under further investigation" After hearing the Queen's question, Disraeli couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart. PS: Please collect! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Please vote!
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