After Gobard reached an agreement with Lankfurt, he returned to the embassy and thought about which country's envoy to contact next. According to the arrangements of the British Empire, not only France, but also the United States, Tsarist Russia and other countries needed to contact. Therefore, Gobard's task was very heavy. It didn't take long before the people sent by Wang Xiaoyang to report the news arrived.
In the hall, Gobard looked at the person coming, smiled and asked, "What's the matter?"
The messenger replied: "Governor Wang, please come to the governor's official residence."
Gobard thought for a while and replied: "Okay, please inform Governor Wang, I will be there shortly." The messenger left the British Embassy, Gobard changed his clothes, and took a car to the governor's residence. After arriving at the hall, Gobad met Wang Xiaoyang, the governor of Guangdong Province. He bowed, saluted, and said with a smile: "Governor Wang sent someone to invite me over. What can I do?"
Wang Xiaoyang nodded and said seriously: "Your Excellency, you are here to discuss Hong Kong affairs."
"Hongkong."
Gobard murmured, his mind changed rapidly, and he roughly guessed Wang Xiaoyang's purpose.
However, Gobard pretended to be confused and asked: "What are we discussing about Hong Kong?"
Wang Xiaoyang's expression was serious and serious, and he said in a heavy tone: "Regarding Hong Kong, what I discussed with Mr. Gobard is the time for China to take back Hong Kong. In history, China's first emperor Qin Shihuang unified the world, sent an army to pacify Baiyue, and then set up Nanhai County was transferred to Nanhai County, and the Hong Kong area was incorporated into China, under the jurisdiction of Panyu County."
"Hong Kong has been part of China since the Qin Dynasty."
"Next, the Han, Three Kingdoms, Sui, Tang, Song and other dynasties still brought Hong Kong under their jurisdiction. During the Yuan Dynasty, Hong Kong was under the jurisdiction of Jiangxi Province, and there were troops stationed on Hong Kong Island to prevent pirate invasions. After two thousand years, Hong Kong Island has always belonged to China and is an inalienable part."
Wang Xiaoyang's tone became more and more severe, and he said without any doubt: "When the Manchu Emperor came to power, twenty years ago, your country forcibly occupied Hong Kong Island, leaving the country incomplete. Now, the President has issued an order that Hong Kong must be taken back. , the matter that I discussed with Lord Gobard is the time for China to take back Hong Kong."
Gobard's expression changed drastically, and his eyes flashed with anger.
Take back Hong Kong.
What a loud tone.
Twenty years ago, the Manchu emperor recognized the British occupation of Hong Kong. Since then, the British have continuously developed Hong Kong and have put in a lot of effort. Under the governance of successive generations of Hong Kong governors, Hong Kong has developed from a remote and backward small fishing village. At today's scale, Li Zhen is now willing to hand it over with just one word. How can there be such a good thing in the world?
Gobard retorted seriously: "Governor Wang, Hong Kong has been ceded, and it belongs to the British Empire."
"It's ridiculous. Hong Kong has belonged to China since two thousand years ago. It was never British."
Wang Xiaoyang was furious and extremely angry.
A foreigner keeps saying that Hong Kong belongs to the UK. How arrogant.
Gobard was very calm and said unhurriedly: "Governor Wang Xiaoyang, please understand one thing. Historically, China only developed in a small place. It relied on constant wars and continuous encroachment on surrounding territories. With today's territory, according to you, on China's territory, Xinjiang, Tibet and other provinces also have a long history, and even Mongolia also has a long history. Why not let them be independent, why not restore their history. "
Gobard sneered and said sarcastically: "It was China that annexed these places, and China became what it is today. When the Manchu emperor, he admitted the cession of Hong Kong to the British Empire, so Hong Kong belongs to our British Empire. Now, Li Zhen said a word I just want to take it back, how can there be such a reason in the world? If you ask your Excellency to hand over Xinjiang and Tibet to the local people, would you be willing?"
Wang Xiaoyang shouted: "Strong words and unreasonable words."
Gobard replied: "I'm just stating a fact."
Wang Xiaoyang said in his heart that this Gobad was really difficult to give birth to. At this time, Wang Xiaoyang would definitely not be able to admit defeat. He said in a deep voice: "Your words may seem reasonable, but they are just confusing and distorting concepts. Xinjiang, Tibet, etc. Before the provinces were incorporated into China's territory, they were just scattered tribes that worked independently and did not form a unified country. Moreover, at that time, various tribes fought and the people suffered greatly. Because of the unification of China, disputes among small tribes can be resolved and they can live in peace."
"In other words, China has incorporated Xinjiang, Tibet and other places into its territory without destroying a country's sovereignty or forcing the other party to sign an unequal treaty. However, your country's cession of Hong Kong is different. It ceded a part of a complete country. Going out is equivalent to taking the flesh out of the body, and Hong Kong must be taken back."
Gorbad frowned slightly, but he didn't expect Wang Xiaoyang's reaction to be so quick.
If there was a dispute over ownership, he would certainly not have the upper hand.
After all, Hong Kong was indeed forcibly ceded from the Manchu Emperor. Gobard changed his mind and continued: "The cession of Hong Kong was not approved by President Li of China, but by Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty at that time. , he has agreed, then Hong Kong belongs to the United Kingdom, and President Lee has no right to interfere anymore."
"Wrong, very wrong."
Wang Xiaoyang retorted loudly and said sternly: "You are right. The President does not recognize the cession of Hong Kong. Hong Kong belongs to China, no matter before or now, at any time. We do not recognize the unequal treaty agreed to by Emperor Daoguang." ."
"no."
Gobard stood up suddenly and said: "Hong Kong belongs to the United Kingdom and will never be handed over."
Wang Xiaoyang said tit for tat: "If this is the case, we can only fight with swords."
After hearing these words, Gobard sat down and thought carefully.
The British-made tanks have left the factory, but have not been shipped to Hong Kong. Even if the message is sent back, it will take some time, and this period of time must be delayed. Gobard knew that it could not be stopped by the power of Hong Kong Island, so he immediately surrendered. He said in a deep voice: "Governor Wang Xiaoyang, this matter is so important that I cannot make a decision. I must report it to Her Majesty the Queen before I can give an answer."
"Please report the news immediately."
Wang Xiaoyang waved his hand and sent the guests off directly, asking Gobad to leave.
Gobard left the governor's mansion, and Wang Xiaoyang came to the backyard to see Li Zhen. He told Li Zhen about the conversation with Gobard, and then said: "President, foreigners just need to be beaten. Reason with him. He is extremely stubborn." , after you showed the mallet, he immediately withered. Now Gobard goes back to spread the news to England, and the news will come back soon."
Li Zhen nodded and said: "It is a good thing for Gobard to surrender, but we cannot just wait. We must be prepared on both sides. First, we continue to wait for news; second, we have to prepare for war, because if Britain does not agree, If Hong Kong is handed over, war will definitely begin, so it must be resolved quickly. Orders should be sent to Liu Jintang, Qi Zhenhai, and Chen Yucheng to prepare their troops for war."
"yes."
Wang Xiaoyang nodded in agreement and turned around to convey the order.
Li Zhen stayed alone in the room, thinking about the next thing. Regarding the matter in Hong Kong, Li Zhen believed that the chance of the British surrendering was low, and a war was likely to occur.
