Chapter 1: The storm of the 127 Sakhalin Island

The Russian Embassy is located south of the Lifan Courtyard, which is approximately the earliest foreign building in the capital. As early as the fifth year of Yongzheng (1727), China and Russia signed the Treaty of Chaktu. The court granted the Russian Orthodox missionary rights, so the Russians built this building. This is the institution for the missionary of the Orthodox pastors and the official representative agency sent by the Tsar to China.

From the outside, it doesn't look like a foreign building, but it looks like a courtyard in the capital. Looking at the Russian Embassy on the street, it was built in a circle of houses around the middle courtyard. When I got closer, I realized that the stone door posts at the gate were a bit Western. There were two lush locust trees on both sides of the cylindrical door posts. However, in winter, the leaves of the big tree fell out, leaving the curved branches stretching towards the sky.

When Du Shoutian led the entourage from the Zongli Yamen into this place, the Russians in the embassy stood under the trees on both sides.

The leading middle-aged man came up and said in a gussleeping manner, which made Du Shoutian feel that the man had a big tongue. The translator next to him whispered in Du Shoutian's ear: "This gentleman is the Russian minister, named Ivan Torristov Sanchaevi Alipachinoski. He is the consul of the embassy. Please come to the museum to discuss in detail."

This long name made Du Shoutian a little depressed. Every time the Russians change their minister, they would have to spend time reciting it. If more than a dozen people came to the Russians in one breath, they would definitely make people dizzy. Although he was thinking so in his heart, Du Shoutian still greeted the other party politely and recited the long name.

Walking into the embassy gate, there is a small garden inside. In this season, except for the holly trees around the garden, the flowers and plants inside look particularly withered.

Du Shutian looked around for a while and saw that the Russian houses were somewhat different. This building on the first floor and bottom formed a porch under the eaves. A row of large pillars along the porch made the house look more imposing. The middle part of the building was a wide staircase, and three two people walked on it wide and loose.

Before going upstairs, Du Shoutian looked at the sky. Although it was afternoon, it was very cold.

Du Shoutian pulled the fur coat on the outside of his official uniform tightened and walked up the wooden stairs. He stepped on the wooden boards with heavy steps, making a thud. Upon the second floor, Ivan led the way in front. He led everyone into a conference room.

There was a long table in the center of the conference room, and the fireplace against the wall was burning vigorously. The firewood crackled in the fireplace, dispelling some chill.

The guest and the host sat facing each other on both sides, and after another introduction to each other, Du Shoutian directly cut the topic into today's topic.

"Mr. Ivan Torristov Sanchaevi Alipachinoski, regarding the invasion of Sakhalin Island by some refugees from your country. We solemnly inform you that if your country does not take action, we will drive it away on our own, and the consequences caused by you will bear it."

Ivan had received a written note on the first day. Since it was very difficult to connect with Moscow, Ivan could only delay the matter. He shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands and said, "I am sorry, I have not heard of what you said. I am already trying to contact Moscow, but you know. It took almost a year for a trip to Moscow. I have sent a messenger, and now I cannot reply to you."

The translator repeated Ivan's words in a dull way. Du Shoutian heard it and said, "I think we need to review the Treaty of Nibchu. Axiang takes out the treaty."

A long piece of brocade paper folded into a foot square piece of paper and was taken out and spread on the table. The paper with dark patterns was pulled away, and everyone found that it was a copy of the Treaty of Nibuchu. The letters in the letters were written from both ends of the letters to the middle, and at the middle of the letters, the two words converged together.

Ivan didn't care about this treaty. He just glanced over the treaty on the table and then coldly observed Du Shoutian's actions.

Du Shoutian looked back at Ivan's blue eyes with black eyes and said calmly: "If your country does not abide by the provisions of the treaty, then we will take action on our own at the right time."

As soon as Axiang finished translating the conversation, a tall Russian next to Ivan stood up.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    �

Although Du Shoutian couldn't understand what this big guy was saying, he still knew from his expression that the man was scolding. He looked at the big guy in front of him calmly and turned to Axiang and said, "Tell Mr. Ivan. If he is not the one in charge here, please step aside and let the gentleman who can take charge come to talk to me."

Axiang clicked and asked, "Does the original words be said?"

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As soon as Axiang finished speaking, Du Shoutian saw Ivan and the big man quarreled with each other. Finally, Ivan stood up while slapped the table, pointed out the door and shouted at the big guy. The big guy finally surrendered, threw away the chair beside him, made a loud noise and walked out.

The translator on the opposite side said at the instruction of Ivan: "I'm sorry, you, the man was a Cossack military officer from the embassy. Please continue now."

After the translation was finished, Axiang expressed Du Shoutian's meaning: "As you said just now, you cannot make the decision, so the matter of Sakhalin Island cannot be waited for a long time. Before you make a new decision, we can only act in accordance with the existing treaty. After all, your country also recognizes Sakhalin Island as China's land."

These remarks made Ivan's voice louder, and he seemed a little excited. Du Shoutian and the Chinese officials around him patiently listened to the translator's speech: "You cannot treat the Russian people like this. If the Chinese team hurts the Russians, it will only lead to war between the two countries. At that time, the powerful Russian Guards will flatten everything under your feet, including your braided army."

"Are you the Tsar who represents your country declared war with Greater China?" Compared to Ivan's excitement, Du Shoutian asked calmly and calmly:
Chapter completed!