The Republic of China currently has two telegraph lines running directly between Beiping and Guangnan Special Administrative Region, which are divided into military and civilian uses. Among them, the military dedicated line can transmit almost instantly. The Military Commission issues orders from Beiping and can immediately reach the Fourth Military Division of the Southwest Military Region in Thang Long.
The military headquarters can then use telegraph lines scattered to various garrison locations to issue orders to the front line.
With such an efficient and convenient communication network, the Peiping Army was able to respond as quickly as arms and hands. There were many people who had led armies among the envoys from the Champaign Kingdom. After seeing this method, they all had a look of horror on their faces. Fighters were often slightly behind.
In a fleeting moment, whoever responds quickly and seizes the opportunity will gain the initiative.
Compared with the Peking Army, which has a military communication network extending in all directions and is well-equipped and well-trained, the official army of the Champa State is simply a bunch of ragtag and vulnerable. When thinking of this level, Mahaben should be using it when replying to his grandfather.
The words add a bit of urgency.
The royal envoys contacted the Champa royal family many times through military telegrams. Before the time limit set by Wan Lei, they finally made up their mind and expressed their willingness to accept the terms of the peace treaty and hand over the power. However, they also proposed a preferential treatment clause for the royal family.
, requiring the new government to support one million silver dollars in royal preferential treatment every year, and even requested to retain the capital and 10,000 royal guards to defend the capital.
Such a request from the Champa royal family was no different from establishing a state within a state. Of course, the rebels could not accept it, and the negotiations between the two parties once again reached a deadlock. Wan Lei also knew that the road to peace talks would be bumpy, so he held a mediation meeting in Huayuan and demanded peace talks.
The two sides sat down at the negotiating table again.
In fact, during the peace talks, whether it was the royal family or the rebels, there was still no war. There were winners and losers in the war, and the conflicts became deeper and deeper. Just like the last time, the two sides met like enemies and were extremely jealous. However, both sides were jealous.
I learned the lesson from last time and didn't dare to have an attack in front of Wan Lei.
The peace talks started in silence. Wan Lei didn't bother to be polite to them. He directly sent several peace negotiation plans prepared with the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to both parties. The two sides chose a feasible plan from them. If they still couldn't reach an agreement, then they closed the peace talks.
Let both sides continue to see the truth on the battlefield.
Seeing Wan Lei's attitude, both parties to the negotiation became a little impatient, and they did not dare to say anything more. After the envoys from the rebel side looked at these multiple plans, they quickly selected a compromise plan, that is, the rebel army
They would not capture the capital for the time being, but would liberate the capital after a constitution was established to implement constitutional government and the country returned to normal order. They also agreed to give the royal family a certain amount of preferential treatment, but only 200,000 silver dollars per year.
The rebels took a step back. The royal family did not dare to make excessive demands, let alone retain the royal guards. However, they still demanded that the capital be regarded as a royal city, under the direct jurisdiction of the royal family, and the city's taxes would be used as daily expenses for the royal family. At the same time,
, the royal family also made concessions, giving up the land and properties owned by the royal family outside the capital, and took the initiative to return these properties and properties to the new government.
The royal family insists on retaining the capital as private property, which is actually a helpless move. After all, the royal family has a huge business, a large number of sons and grandsons, a large number of princesses and relatives, plus some noble ministers, so many people must have a safe place.
They wanted to live somewhere to avoid being killed by the mob. And now what the royal family can effectively control is the capital. If they keep the capital, they will save their own lives, so they refuse to retreat.
However, the capital is the most important city in a country and the center of the country. If the rebels want to establish a new government, if they do not enter the capital, it will be unjust and unjust. This is absolutely impossible, so the rebels are determined to oppose the royal family.
This "unreasonable" request from one party.
The capital of Champa is actually just a seaport city of Bintonglong. It is located in the central and southern part of Champa. Its geographical location is not very advantageous. It can even be said that it has no potential for development. Wan Lei really looks down on such a small city, so
, Wan Lei summoned the rebels to his office, found a document from his desk and gave it to them for review.
"Everyone, this is the southeast coastal railway trunk line map drawn up by our engineers. We have long been interested in building a railway in your country to strengthen economic ties with your country. However, your king is too short-sighted and unwilling to fund the construction.
, the matter of road construction has been put on hold here." Wan Lei said.
"The king and the royal family are all conservative people who only seek personal interests and do not think about the interests of the country. They are really thieves and make His Majesty the President laugh." The rebel envoy hurriedly agreed, but he was still uneasy in his heart for fear of Wan Lei.
Taking advantage of the situation, they asked the rebels to build roads for free for the Republic of China.
Wan Lei shook his hand and said calmly: "We should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, but according to this coastal railway design plan, the railway will not pass through Bintonglong because too many railway bridges need to be built to enter Bintonglong.
The cost is too high. If Bintonglong is a big city, it doesn't matter, but Bintonglong really has no development potential. Following the report of our researchers, Bintonglong can only be used as a feudal fortress city and cannot be used at all.
Develop into a metropolis."
After hearing Wan Lei's words, the rebel envoy immediately understood the implication, so he hurriedly asked: "In your Majesty's opinion, where is the place to build the capital?"
"Today is different from the past. Now the Republic of China has entered an industrialized society. I believe that your country will soon catch up with us. In an industrialized society, big cities not only need ports, but also a large economic hinterland.
.Our researchers believe that the Mekong River Delta
There will be great achievements in Asia, and a big city will be born in the future. Of course, when building a capital, we should not only consider the size of the city, but also consider security. However, from my personal experience, it is best not to keep the capital away from economically prosperous areas, otherwise
Many problems will arise in terms of finance and taxation.”
"The Mekong Delta? It was originally the territory of the Angkor Dynasty of Chenla Kingdom. It was placed under the governance of our country a few years ago." The rebels came and frowned. They used the territory they had just captured to build a capital. It was so daring to think about it.
.
"More than ten years ago, the Angkor dynasty was attacked by the Burmese state and lost a large area of land. The country's power was greatly reduced and it was unable to compete with the Zhou countries. And please rest assured that once your country truly implements constitutional government, our country will soon compete with the Zhou Dynasty.
Your country has established diplomatic relations. If other countries dare to invade your country's territory, we will not sit idly by and watch." Wan Lei said sternly.
In fact, Wan Lei also had very selfish motives for inciting the Champa State to build its capital in the Mekong Delta. First, that area is a rainy rice water town with great potential for development. Wan Lei wanted to use it as another grain and sugar production area; second, the Mekong River
There is no danger in the delta
, once its capital is established here, the Champa State will be easily attacked by Chenla State, its neighbor to the west. Under this threat, the country will definitely import a large amount of weapons from the Republic of China to consolidate national defense, and even militarily
It will also rely heavily on the Republic of China.
In a word, Wan Lei has done so much, not only to use it as a spokesperson for the output of the Great China Dream, but also to tie the Champa State to the chariot of the Republic of China, and to regard it as a "conqueror" for the Indochina Peninsula.