A look of approval appeared on Seward's old face, and he said affirmatively: "Prime Minister Temple is right. This negotiation with Li Zhen is a major event that affects all countries. We must have a unified voice. With Li Zhen's cunningness, with Li Zhen's cunning, Li Zhen's style of doing things, he may choose to defeat them one by one and gradually disintegrate the alliance. I suggest that since everyone wants to cooperate sincerely, then set a rule. Anyone who contacts Li Zhen without authorization, or whoever is impressed by Li Zhen, will be punished. We will be besieged by other countries. This is not a threat to anyone, but we must unite to solve the problem."
Russian Governor-General Muravyov nodded and said eloquently: "To those who agree on the surface but secretly think that they can withdraw at any time, I would like to advise you to calm down early and cooperate well. If there is really a violation of the rules, In this situation, even if we withdraw from the alliance, even if we have Li Zhen’s protection, we can still use our swords and fall with our hands. Everyone, extraordinary means should be used in extraordinary times. Please forgive me if I have offended you."
Muravyov was so murderous that some of the people's faces changed drastically.
This old guy is too arrogant.
But Muravyov's approach made Henry Temple very much in agreement.
Henry Temple, however, did not know how to play dirty. His face gradually softened, and he looked very comfortable. He said with a smile: "Actually, there is no limit to what Mr. Muravyov said. As long as everyone works together, there will be no problem." Anything happens."
"Yes, that's right."
Russian Muravyov smiled and immediately agreed.
Philippe Napoleon Bonaparte of the French royal family nodded and said concisely: "We have only one goal, to exchange for the people detained by Li Zhen, and everything will move towards this goal."
Immediately afterwards, officials from other countries spoke one after another.
When it came to this, no one wanted to be the first person, so they all agreed to the agreement.
"Report,."
A loud voice came, and a British soldier strode in.
British Prime Minister Henry Temple asked: "What?"
The soldier replied loudly: "I just got the news back. Li Zhen is very busy at the moment and doesn't have time to meet us."
"Snapped,."
A loud noise startled the soldiers.
Philippe Napoleon Bonaparte of the French royal family slammed the table angrily, stood up abruptly, and shouted loudly: "What does it mean to have no time? In my opinion, this is Li Zhen's excuse, and I think this is Li Zhen's provocation is because he deliberately doesn't want to see us, and he goes too far to bully others. We cannot let Li Zhen be arrogant."
Prime Minister Temple waved his hand and told the frightened soldiers to retreat.
Immediately, Temple said calmly: "Mr. Philip, sit down and talk."
After Philip sat down, Temple continued: "Before coming to China, I was prepared to be humiliated. Li Zhen is a cunning person and an unscrupulous person. In order to negotiate for greater benefits, he will definitely make mistakes." They resorted to various means, just like now, Li Zhen deliberately did not see us, in fact, it was to delay time and make us feel uneasy, and to take this opportunity to polish our spirit. In Chinese words, once we lose our patience, we will be exhausted again and again. , Li Zhen’s opportunity has come. This is Li Zhen’s conspiracy. Compared with the needs of the country, our delay in seeing Li Zhen is nothing. I think this is not even a humiliation. Please be patient. Don't be impatient, move forward slowly, and gradually open up the situation."
Temple was indeed an old fox, and he could see through Li Zhen's purpose at a glance.
U.S. Secretary of State Seward nodded and said: "Prime Minister Temple is right. Since Li Zhen asked us to take a break, we should wait and not be disrupted by domestic affairs."
The giants from various countries reached a unified opinion and finalized the response method this time.
…
Time flies, and two days fly by.
Presidential Palace, study room.
Li Zhen looked at the security guard standing in front of him and asked: "What have the negotiation team members from various countries done in the past two days."
The guard replied: "They are walking around and doing nothing else."
Li Zhen raised his eyebrows and had a bad premonition.
What's going on?
Originally, Li Zhen thought that when the negotiation team composed of people from various countries arrived, they would be eager to see him, but to his surprise, the people from all countries were not in a hurry at all. They just played and went shopping when they should. It's almost like going on a trip.
"It seems that there are experts in the negotiation team."
Li Zhen sighed, knowing that there were experts in the negotiation teams of each country to give guidance.
Otherwise, I would have lost my composure and come to see him.
Li Zhen asked again: "Have the principal officers sent by various countries investigated clearly in two days?"
"Checked it out." the guard replied.
Immediately, the guard took out a list and handed it to Li Zhen.
In fact, Li Zhen left the negotiating teams of various countries aside for another purpose to find out information about the other party. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. Li Zhen must understand the situation of each country before he can go into battle. Otherwise, he will let himself negotiate with the other party. Caught in a dilemma, Li Zhen glanced at the negotiating team members from various countries and gradually frowned.
The lineup this time was very strong, and just two foxes, Siward and Muravyov, were difficult to deal with. Li Zhen chuckled twice and murmured: "Since you want to play, I will play with you." "
Li Zhen waved his hand and told the guards to step back.
Li Zhen was not worried about this negotiation, because the initiative was always in his hands. As time went on, it would have no impact on Li Zhen, but it would have a great impact on other countries.
…
British Embassy, in the lobby.
A depressing atmosphere spread in the hall because there was no news of Li Zhen's interview.
There is no doubt that various countries have already had a confrontation with Li Zhen, but Li Zhen is sitting firmly in the Chinese military tent, while the negotiation team composed of various countries is calm on the surface but panicked inside.
At this point, they were quite hesitant.
Philippe Napoleon Bonaparte was angry at Li Zhen for not meeting him, but sighed: "Everyone, it is shameful for Li Zhen not to meet us, but Li Zhen has time to spend, and we can't afford to delay it. If we don't see Li Zhen for a long time, things will be very bad." It is difficult to move forward. I think we must first meet with Li Zhen to open up the situation. If this continues, it will be very detrimental to us."
Prime Minister Temple frowned, shook his head and said: "This matter is indeed difficult to handle, but this is the first confrontation with Li Zhen. It is not easy to admit defeat. You must not show weakness. You must suppress Li Zhen's energy to facilitate the negotiation. , Maybe now we have encountered great difficulties and are under great pressure, but the difficulties now are for the sake of ease in the future. If we put down our posture and take the initiative to meet Li Zhen, without the initiative, things will be very difficult in the future. We have to consider a A way to convince Li Zhen."
"any solution."
asked Philippe of France.
The US Secretary of State said: "Use your brain more. Everyone is thinking about it. I agree with Prime Minister Temple. You can't affect the overall situation just for the sake of temporary pleasure. Think about it again, how can you convince Li Zhen."
Everyone present was thinking about how to meet Li Zhen.