Philip saw Li Zhen leading the people away and was dumbfounded for a moment.
How can we talk when everyone is gone?
Philip was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He looked left and right, restless. He came with a death order from Napoleon III and must bring back all the prisoners. Now the situation took a turn for the worse. Philip could only look forward to the people around him. The person came up with a solution, so he said eagerly: "Don't say anything, hurry up and think of a solution."
"Noisy."
Temple shouted in a deep voice with a cold expression.
Philip thought to himself that he was a descendant of Napoleon after all, how could he be so angry? Just as he was about to speak, he saw cold looks coming from around him and shut up immediately.
Muravyov shook his head inwardly, wondering why the French emperor had sent such a fool here.
Siward sighed to himself, he really met a pig-like person~~~
Every official in the negotiation team was disappointed with Philip. This guy was simply a big stupid pig.
Seeing that no one spoke, Siward thought for a while and said unhurriedly: "When negotiating with China, especially when Li Zhen is personally in charge, it is normal to encounter conflicts. Li Zhen has his bottom line, and we have Regarding our respective bottom lines, I dare to conclude that Li Zhen left in a hurry just to put psychological pressure on us and make us surrender obediently. For Li Zhen, it is useless to keep prisoners, so he will definitely take all the prisoners. Return the prisoners to us."
Philip added: "Since we want to return it, we might as well stick to it to the end."
Siward rolled his eyes and was speechless. Before he could finish his words, this idiot took half of the piece and ran away. It was really heartbreaking.
"Mr. Philip, if you don't speak, no one will blame you."
Siward snorted and continued: "When Li Zhen negotiates with us, both Li Zhen and us seek maximum benefits for themselves, so there is no need to be depressed when conflicts arise. This time we broke up on bad terms. Next time When I came here, I still negotiated in the same way as when I first met Li Zhen, negotiating in an amicable manner and constantly narrowing the distance. I believe that we will continue to get closer to an opinion acceptable to both parties and finally reach an agreement."
Phillip opened his mouth, but then closed it and said nothing.
With a smile on his face, Temple stood up and said with a smile: "Your Excellency Seward is right. Let's go. Let's go back to the embassy and wait to see Li Zhen again tomorrow. We can't rush this matter."
The group of people stood up and left in unison.
In the study, the guard reported the departure of Seward, Temple and others.
Liu Jintang frowned and said: "President, the conditions you just proposed are too harsh. When we were discussing, you did not propose this condition. Why did it suddenly become 30 million silver dollars? This is not a small amount. "
Li Zhen waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "This is a negotiation. Naturally, I want the lion to open his mouth. Moreover, this condition is not the final condition. Don't be afraid. We will continue to negotiate anyway."
"Here comes someone."
Li Zhen shouted, and the guard walked in.
"Inform the negotiating team that I will host a banquet at the Presidential Palace to invite them at noon." Li Zhen said with a smile.
"yes."
The guard responded, then turned and left.
This time, Liu Jintang, Long Ao, Su Lei and others were even more stunned.
The relationship has been strained just now, and we have to hold a banquet.
Li Zhen smiled and explained: "You have to remember that we are negotiating, and it is a matter involving two countries. We must argue based on reason, but after the negotiation is over, we can communicate and contact individuals at will. Emotions, in this way, will be conducive to our negotiations. We must seize every possible opportunity, so we must host a banquet."
"Understood."
Everyone nodded and chatted with Li Zhen before leaving.
Officials from the British Embassy and the negotiating team had just returned, and then received the news that Li Zhen was hosting a banquet. Muravyov looked serious and cold, frowning and said: "We just had a conflict, but Li Zhen sent someone to inform us that he was going to host a banquet." We, Li Zhen, are really cunning. With such an opponent, it will definitely be difficult to negotiate this time."
Seward said: "No matter what, we will always remain unchanged in response to changes, and there will be no problems."
Temple said: "Everyone, get ready, let's go to the banquet."
A group of people immediately went to prepare, and then left the embassy at noon as soon as possible.
Presidential Palace, in the banquet hall.
The melodious music came out, adding an elegance to the banquet. Li Zhen, Hu Linyi, Peng Yulin, Liu Jintang, Long Ao, Siward, Temple and others sat down around a round table, and the rest were at other tables. After sitting down, Li Zhen smiled slightly, looked at Temple while holding the wine glass, and said, "Prime Minister Temple, this is your first time in China and your first time in Beijing, please." The cup he was holding was a small cup. , holding a glass of clear and translucent white wine, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Temple came to China for the first time. He looked at the small glass of wine in the cup and chuckled twice.
This little wine is nothing.
He drank it all in one gulp, but after the wine reached his stomach, Temple's expression changed shortly after.
The concentration of the wine is high, and it feels cool when you first drink it. After a while, Temple people feel like a fire is burning in their stomachs. Siward has drank Chinese liquor and knows the situation, so he explained : "Prime Minister Temple, Chinese white wine is different from red wine. You have to drink it little by little, otherwise you will get drunk easily, and you will feel very uncomfortable after being drunk."
Temple rolled his eyes, you knew why you didn't remind me.
Muravyov also knew the situation and drank little by little.
Li Zhen glanced at several people, shook his head and said: "Guys, we have a saying that deep feelings lead to boredom. I have dealt with several of you here, whether they are enemies or friends, we can be considered to have a certain degree of friendship. My feelings, drinking in small sips is obviously inappropriate. Do it, you have to do it."
As he spoke, Li Zhen winked at Liu Jintang.
Liu Jintang stood up, held the wine glass, and said loudly: "Everyone, a negotiation is a negotiation, and a personal relationship is a personal relationship. We are not talking about official business now, it is just a private banquet. Let's drink and have a good time. Let me have a glass, and you can have half a glass. I But I’ve given you enough face, so this shouldn’t be a problem.”
"no problem."
Muravyov is from the north, a heavy drinker, and agreed with a smile.
He laughed in his heart, let’s see if I don’t drink you up. Unfortunately, there are several people around Li Zhen. Liu Jintang, Su Lei, Long Yao, Yang Jianhou, Huang Qiang and others are all masters of drinking, and they all take turns to toast. After going around and around, all the officials in the negotiation team fell down and were drunk. After this banquet, the relationship between the two parties became much harmonious, at least there was no prejudice in it.
There is no doubt that this is Li Zhen's emotional card.
Even if it is useless during negotiations, at least it will not make the other party feel bad.
