"Mr. Minister, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has just sent someone to inform us that Wu Tingfang wants to see you. Please go to the Chinese Foreign Ministry this afternoon!" Pierre, former French Minister to China, said to French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo.

"Haha! Are these damn yellow-skinned monkeys anxious? Aren't they so arrogant? Tell them, I'm not available today!" French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo laughed. Before, he went to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to negotiate with Wu Tingfang in a low voice, but Wu Tingfang still put forward such harsh conditions, which made him feel a little out of the way. But now, Wu Tingfang actually took the initiative to see him. Doesn't this mean that Wu Tingfang bowed his head? Let Alexander Ribo feel as if he had a sigh of anger, and he was very happy.

Pierre hesitated a little and said, "Mr. Minister, it may not be good to reject the Chinese people now! After all, the domestic requirement is that we must reach an agreement with the Chinese people as soon as possible. If the time goes on, the more unfavorable it will be for us!"

"Don't worry, there will be no problem! Now that we are united and put pressure on the Chinese, the Chinese are also feeling a great pressure. Perhaps, if we persist, the Chinese will make concessions to a greater extent. This is very beneficial to us!" Alexander Ribo said confidently.

"Okay, Your Excellency Minister, I'll go and reject them now!" Pierre said. Although he thought this was a bit bad, Alexander Ribo was the head of the mission this time.

After the French side refused to engage in peace talks with China, Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang immediately reported the news to Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze was also very dissatisfied. He gave face to these French people. But these French people were ungrateful.

"Wu Hao. Go and tell Director Wei Zhiyong. Give those proud French people some good taste!" Wang Yuze said coldly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The chief guard Wu Hao immediately went to pass the order.

Paris time in France, on the morning of August 11, the Seine is just a small newspaper in France. However, the number of newspapers published today is more than ten times that of the past.

"The miserable life of captured soldiers in the Far East of France!" "The French Far East expatriates prayed for God's blessing!" Such a title appeared on the front page of the Seine, and the contents were all about the tragic experiences of captured soldiers in the Indochina colony and knocking on the door. The words and pictures of the words and emotions immediately caused a sensation in Paris. All newspapers were bought out of stock. And the sensation caused quickly was satisfied with the French region outside Paris.

Subsequently, the French, whose relatives served in the Indochina colony, or the expatriates in the Indochina colony, broke out in a massive march. Tens of thousands gathered at the Elysee Palace and asked President Emile François Lube to give an explanation to the people and demand that the government take immediate measures to rescue those French compatriots. Many radical people even demanded that this government step down.

At the same time, those opposition parties also joined in, which suddenly made France's social unrest, and the rule of the Emile François Lube's government became even more turbulent.

"Damn it, Alexander Ribo, what did he do? Does he want us to be overthrown?" French President Emile François Lube roared wildly at the Elysee Palace.

"Your Excellency the President, now is not the time to talk about these things. You have to appease the people immediately!" French Prime Minister Valdeck Rousseau suggested.

"I will find a way to appease the people. You will send a newspaper to the guy Alexander Ribo immediately. In any case, he must reach an agreement with the Chinese within three days, otherwise he will leave!" French President Emile François Lube roared angrily.

"Okay, Your Excellency President!" Although French Prime Minister Valdeck Rousseau felt that negotiating with the Chinese would harm France's interests in this eagerness. But from the perspective of the government, he also knew that this was the best way. Otherwise, their government would be overthrown by the angry people, and then they would have nothing at that time. Although national interests are very important, when there is a conflict with personal interests, most people will often consider their personal interests first.

French Prime Minister Valdeck Rousseau immediately sent a stern telegram to French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo, who was far away in Beijing, asking him to reach an agreement with China within three days, otherwise he would be dismissed.

At the same time, French President Emile François Lube also continued to promise the people that the government was already working hard and would soon receive good news. After a lot of efforts, these angry people were comforted. However, if they could not withdraw from the war as soon as possible and rescue the captured soldiers and expatriates, the people would definitely break out again. By then, this government would be really done.

It was evening in Beijing time, French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo was preparing to have a sumptuous dinner. At this time, former French Minister to China Pierre walked in with horror.

"What's going on? Is something happening?" French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo asked with a frown.

"His Excellency Minister, something happened in China! This is the telegram given to you by the Prime Minister!" Pierre handed the telegram in his hand to Alexander Ribo.

Alexander Ribo received the telegram in confusion, but after reading it, his face turned pale. The telegram was short, only a few lines, but it made Alexander Ribo feel that clocks are moving forward. French Prime Minister Valdeck Rousseau said very clearly that a large-scale march against the government broke out in China, requiring Alexander Ribo to reach an agreement with China within three days, otherwise he would be dismissed.

"Pierre, why are you still standing there? Contact the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately. I want to meet His Excellency Wu Tingfang!" Alexander Ribo shouted loudly. Now it is related to his political career, how can he not be in a hurry?

"But Your Excellency Minister, the Chinese have gotten off work now, right?" Pierre said.

"Prepare, I'm going to visit His Excellency Wu Tingfang's mansion to visit him. Prepare a bottle of good Bordeaux wine as a gift!" Alexander Ribo said without hesitation. He felt a great crisis and knew that if he didn't complete the task as soon as possible, he might be dead.

"Okay, Your Excellency Minister!" Pierre immediately went to prepare. If the task was not completed, Alexander Ribo would certainly be responsible, but he would not have a good ending. Both of them are now on the same boat.

That night, French Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo and former French Minister to China Pierre visited Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang. Although he was a little dissatisfied with the daytime affairs, state affairs were of priority, and Wu Tingfang warmly welcomed them.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, this time the countries united to put pressure on your country, which was completely sought by the Japanese. The French government is very sincere about this negotiation with China." As soon as he saw Wu Tingfang, Alexander Ribo immediately joined forces with the countries this time to put pressure on China and clear his relationship.

"Oh? Is it? If that's the case, that would be great. China and France do not have much conflict of interest. Our two countries should be able to maintain a good relationship!" Wu Tingfang also said with a smile. Of course, he would not believe the nonsense of Alexander Ribo.

"It's totally so. Minister of Foreign Affairs, I'm here tonight to achieve peace between China and France!" said Alexander Ribo.

"So, Your Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, is your country ready to agree to the conditions put forward by our country?" Wu Tingfang asked.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, our country has agreed in principle to abandon the Indochina colony. However, the amount of war reparations is indeed too large, and our government has great difficulties in this regard!" said Alexander Ribo.

"Let's do this, in order to show our sincerity, war reparations can be changed to ransom for captured soldiers. The amount can also be reduced from 100 million pounds to 80 million pounds!" Wu Tingfang said.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, 80 million pounds is not a small amount! Can it be reduced a little more?" Alexander Ribo began bargaining.

"My Excellency Minister, this is our last bottom line. In this war, our country also spent huge amounts of war funds." Wu Tingfang also refused to give in.

Alexander Ribo would not agree with Wu Tingfang's statement. Although China must have spent a huge amount of war funds in this war, France did not have much to do with it. The French army in the Indochina colony could not resist the attack of the Chinese team, and China's war funds must have been spent elsewhere.

"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, 80 million pounds is indeed too much. Our government cannot afford to pay so much money!" Alexander Ribo cried and said poorly.

Wu Tingfang hesitated for a moment, and sent someone to ask Wang Yuze for instructions, and finally gave a price.

"My Excellency, after asking His Majesty of Our Country, His Majesty agrees to reduce the amount of compensation to 50 million pounds." Wu Tingfang said at last.

Alexander Ribo was happy and had to continue bargaining, but Wu Tingfang spoke.

"My Excellency Minister, this is our last bottom line. If your country disagrees, we can only announce that the negotiations have broken down!" Wu Tingfang said bluntly.

"Okay, Mr. Foreign Minister, I need to ask for advice from the country!" said Alexander Ribo.

After leaving Wu Tingfang's mansion, Alexander Ribo returned to the hotel and sent a telegram to France. The French government discussed it for a little and accepted the condition.

So, on the morning of August 12, Beijing time, China and France signed the Sino-France Beijing Treaty in Beijing, and France officially withdrew from the war!

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