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"Two, the Suez Canal, were seized by the Emperor's team after sacrificing a lot of elite soldiers and expending a lot of manpower and material resources. It is impossible to make the Empire give up the Suez Canal!" Wu Tingfang's attitude was very firm.

The team's huge victory gave him great confidence!

"His Excellency Wu Tingfang, according to the announcement of the Constantinople Conference in 1888, the Suez Canal was a neutral zone under the protection of the British Empire, and no country could use the canal for military purposes. Whether in war or peace,

Warships and ships of any country can pass through the canal. This has been recognized by countries around the world!" said Ambassador Juerdian.

"Since the Suez Canal can become a neutral zone under the protection of the British Empire, why can't it become a neutral zone under the protection of our Chinese Empire?" Wu Tingfang's face appeared.

"The British Empire will not give up the Suez Canal!" Jurden's face showed a hint of shame and anger. At the beginning, the British Empire was able to control the Suez Canal because of the British Empire's world number one military strength? And now, the Chinese people

Jurden was very angry when he actually wanted to replace the British Empire. Moreover, the Chinese had actually occupied the Suez Canal. If the Chinese insisted on not giving in, then Britain would really have no way to make China retreat!

"His Excellency Wu Tingfang, and Juerdian, I think it is possible to put this aside first. Resolve other differences first and then discuss this issue!" In order to avoid the breakdown of the negotiations, French Ambassador to China Pierre hurriedly said.

"Okay, I have no objection!" Wu Tingfang said. Zhu Erdian nodded as well.

"His Excellency Wu Tingfang, France agreed to give up its interests in the Saudi Kingdom. However, the amount of war compensation your country demands is too large and our country cannot bear it. In addition, our country cannot also demand that your country cede Guadeloupe.

Agree. Guadeloupe is just an ordinary island in the Little Antilles Islands. It is so far away from China that China does not need to compete with France for such a small island!" Pierre said.

"His Excellency Pierre, China killed and injured tens of thousands of soldiers and consumed a lot of military expenditures. And now we have accommodated hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war from Britain and France, these prisoners of war, and the materials consumed every day. . is also a day number. Therefore, it is completely reasonable for your country to compensate us for 500 million Chinese yuan of war reparations. As for our request to obtain Guadeloupe, this is our country to ensure our interests in the Americas. Since this small island is of no use to France, it will not cause any loss to France if it is ceased to us!" Wu Tingfang said. If my country wants to expand its power to the Americas, in addition to taking action from the Pacific Ocean, in the Atlantic Ocean and The Caribbean region also needs to have a place to settle down. The French overseas province of Guadeloupe is a very good place from a geographical point of view. The largest city on the island, Basterle, has very good The deep water harbor can be parked in large warships. It is a very good overseas base for the Imperial Navy. If war breaks out between the Empire and the United States in the future, it will become an important military base!

"Hissergeant Wu Tingfang, 500 million Chinese yuan. This is almost France's fiscal revenue for one year. If it can be reduced, France may be acceptable. But if China must ask for so much, then France can do nothing. As for melons,

France can ceded to China! However, China needs to spend money to buy it!" Pierre said. Many islands in the Little Antilles are from France. Ceded less than two thousand square kilometers

The small island for China is not harmful!

"So, how many war reparations can your country accept?" Wu Tingfang asked back.

"At most, 50 million yuan!" Pierre thought for a while, then said.

"No, this is too little. China can give in and reduce the war reparations to 400 million Chinese dollars! However, China will no longer spend money on Guadeloupe!" said Wu Tingfang.

Finally, after some bargaining, the two sides set the amount of war compensation at 150 million Chinese yuan. China asked for a huge price, so France naturally paid back the money. In addition, in Guadeloupe, France will also

It was given to China for free. However, when it was announced to the public, it was said that China purchased it from France for 20 million Chinese yuan.

After reaching an agreement with France, only Britain was left. China's conditions to Britain were the same as France in many aspects. In terms of war reparations, Britain agreed to pay China 150 million Chinese dollars. It also agreed to the Saudi Kingdom to unify the Arabian Peninsula.

However, in terms of Persia and Afghanistan, Britain was unwilling to give in. After difficult negotiations, Britain agreed to withdraw from Persia, but demanded that control over Afghanistan be retained. Afghanistan is an important barrier to northern India and Britain cannot lose it here. As for Kuwait,

The UK did not even see it. If China wants it, then give it to China. However, after China found a large Bulgan oil field with a reserve of nearly 10 billion tons from Kuwait, the British would regret it!

The most critical disagreement between China and Britain is still on the Suez Canal. China wants to gain control of the Suez Canal, but Britain firmly disagrees. Finally, China simply proposed to return the Suez Canal to Egypt. Britain also disagrees.

, insisted that the canal belongs to the canal company. On this issue, France also supports Britain. Although they no longer have much interests in Asia, once China controls the Suez Canal, it will also exist for France and even the entire Europe.

A huge threat. Therefore, France is also unwilling to see China control the Suez Canal!

There is no way. After an agreement cannot be reached on this issue, the negotiations can only be temporarily terminated. The two sides decided to continue the negotiations the next day.

"The Suez Canal must not be controlled by the Chinese. Otherwise, the Chinese will be able to expand their power to Europe, and the southern European region has no strong power except Italy. The old Ottoman Empire cannot stop China.

Therefore, we must keep the Chinese out of Europe!" After leaving the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jurdin and Pierre got on the same car, and Jurdin began to speak out about the British viewpoint. They had already regarded the Suez Canal as

A gateway that blocks China. China's rapid outward expansion has posed a huge threat to the entire Europe!

"Of course, Lord Jurden, on this issue, the French Republic will fully support Britain!" said Pierre.

"But, with the support of France alone, this is not enough, nor is it enough to curb the ambitions of the Chinese. His Excellency Pierre, I hope you will immediately contact the Russian Ambassador to China and the US Ambassador to China and ask them to stand on our side.

I'll go to meet Lucas and hope to get his support!" Jurden said.

"No problem! But Germany and China have close ties. Will they stand on our side?" Pierre asked.

"I think China's rapid expansion is not only a threat to us, but also a huge threat to the Germans! The Germans are imprisoned in the European continent, but the Chinese are expanding wildly. Can they balance their minds?

?Besides, the confrontation between us and the Germans is to compete for leadership in Europe. If the Chinese invade Europe, it will undoubtedly be a yellow peril, just like the Mongolians a thousand years ago, which will give the whole of Europe

It brings a disaster!" Juerdian said with great certainty.

"Okay, I hope the Germans can figure it out!" Pierre said.

Pierre got out of the car, returned to his car, and drove towards the Russian Embassy. Jurden went straight to the German Embassy!

At this moment, in the German Embassy, ​​Lucas, the German Ambassador to China, is having a headache. What position will Germany take this time? Germany has become vigilant about China's rapid expansion. In the German Emperor William II's response

In the future division of the world, China occupies Asia, Germany will become the leader of Europe, and Africa will become the colony of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As for America, North America, Germany can share it with China, but South America belongs to Germany.

Now, the Chinese have begun to expand wildly, but Germany has not made any progress, which has made the German upper class very dissatisfied. Crown Prince William made public remarks, that Germany has delayed Britain and France for China, but China has

It is plundering interests that belong to Germany! This view is also very marketable in the upper class of Germany.

Lucas is worried that China's continuous expansion will lead to rifts between China and Germany. Even if the two sides sign a secret agreement, if Germany's interests are not guaranteed, Germany is likely to tear up the secret agreement.

"Mr. Ambassador, the British Ambassador to China is visiting!" At this time, the secretary of the embassy reported.

"Oh? OK, I understand!" Lucas was a little surprised, but he quickly guessed the reason for Juerdian's visit. Perhaps Juerdian was in trouble during the negotiations, so he wanted to get support from Germany!

"His Excellency Juerdian, welcome your arrival!" Although the confrontation between Britain and Germany was very fierce, the relationship between the diplomats of the two countries was still very good.

"His Excellency Lucas, please forgive me for your sins!" said Juerdian.

After some greetings, Lucas invited Jurden into his office.

"His Excellency Juerdian, can you explain your purpose this time?" Lucas said.
Chapter completed!