British Prime Minister Henry Temple's face turned a little pale, and his wrinkled old face was wrinkled into an old tree bark. He squinted his eyes and said seriously: "President Lee, what is the situation in the four countries of Britain, France, the United States and Russia? You know, it is a waste of time to continue negotiations with sky-high price demands. Countries cannot afford the conditions you offer. Please proceed from reality, offer appropriate conditions, and stop wasting time."
Li Zhen sneered and said: "Now we are talking about procrastination. Who was procrastinating in the first place?"
"Of course it's you."
Henry Temple thought so in his heart, but did not dare to say it.
After all, during the war between Mongolia and China, officials from the four countries did postpone it for various reasons. Henry Temple could not really admit it. He just laughed and said with a smile: "President Li, I won't mention the past things anymore." , It will not help to dwell on what happened before, and it will affect our negotiations. Therefore, I think we should focus on the present, resolve the current matters, and reach an agreement as soon as possible so as not to increase the burden on all countries. What do you think?"
Li Zhen shook his head slightly and continued: "In the first negotiation, I offered the most suitable conditions. Unfortunately, everyone here thought it was inappropriate and did not agree to my conditions. But now, you readily agree to me The conditions for the first time, what does this mean? Do you think I am easy to deceive? Now that I have made the conditions, you say they are inappropriate again just like the first time. What should I think? Maybe you are still continuing to lie to me, a group of people No one has a bottom line, no one in a group of people has principles, it’s annoying.”
"you you you……"
Temple pointed at Li Zhen and was so angry that stars appeared in front of his eyes.
Feeling dizzy, he fell directly onto the conference table and fainted from anger.
Seward was so angry that he said, "President Lee, what you just said is too much."
Li Zhen said calmly: "Is it too much? I don't think so."
Philip had a bad look on his face and snorted, but said nothing. Having learned from the experience of Temple being so angry that he passed out on the conference table, he did not dare to offend Li Zhen. What if he was also made dizzy by Li Zhen's anger? You just asked for it.
Muravyov supported Temple and said: "President Lee, the negotiations are temporarily suspended. We will take Mr. Temple back for treatment and recover for a while before negotiating again."
"good."
Li Zhen nodded and agreed directly.
The people who are anxious now are the negotiating team officials of the four countries, not Li Zhen.
Seward, Muravyov and Philip hurriedly supported Temple, then left the presidential palace and returned to the room. Temple was just lying on the bed, and Seward was about to call for a doctor, but saw Temple open his eyes. He closed his eyes and sat up. Except for the haggard look on his face, Temple was not affected at all.
Muravyov looked strange and asked: "Your Excellency Temple, how are you feeling?"
Temple said: "I didn't pass out, I was pretending."
"..."
Muravyov was speechless for a while, feeling extremely strange.
Siward and Philip also had puzzled faces, not knowing why.
Temple sighed softly and said: "Li Zhen is too strong. What he did put great pressure on us. We didn't even have time to think about it carefully. That's why I suddenly thought of the trick of pretending to be unconscious. At that time, I was indeed beaten." I was so angry that I almost fainted, but I didn't really faint. Alas, things have developed so far that it is difficult to handle."
Philip said: "Yeah, it's not easy to handle either."
Siward said: "Li Zhen's appetite is too big and unbearable. The country will not agree to it."
Temple thought for a while and said: "Before going to the presidential palace, we reached a unified opinion. In my opinion, even if it is doubled, we can still give it a try. What do you think?"
Seward said in a deep voice: "Does Lord Temple intend to surrender?"
"If you don't give in, what else can you do?"
Temple looked lonely and his voice seemed pale and weak.
A coldness flashed in Seward's eyes and he said: "The United States Federation will never surrender at any time."
Philip persuaded: "Your Excellency Seward, there are still so many people from the United States Commonwealth in China. This cannot be ignored."
"As a soldier and an official of the country, you should have the intention to sacrifice for the country. If I had been arrested, I would have died for the country and dragged the country to this point. It is simply a shame."
Siward changed his face and became unusually cold and solemn.
Temple said: "Your Excellency, it is not you who have the final say in the country's affairs."
Muravyov suddenly interrupted and said: "I agree with Mr. Seward's statement. Tsarist Russia cannot give up large areas of territory for a few people. Tsarist Russia is different from Britain and France. The territory transferred by Britain and France is the territory of other countries that they control, and it is not theirs.
It has no impact. Unlike Tsarist Russia, what is being transferred is its own territory. Once the agreement is signed, it must be announced. Even if we agree to Li Zhen's conditions before going to the presidential palace but do not implement them, there will be a problem. Once we agree, fundamental changes will occur.
Sexual changes cannot be agreed upon."
Seward said: "Yes, I agree with Mr. Muravyov's statement."
Temple and Philip looked at each other with solemn expressions.
With only two countries left, what should we do?
"Boom, boom."
Outside the room, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Temple shouted.
The door opened and a soldier walked in. The soldier came to Temple, bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, soldiers from France, the United States, and Russia have come to meet with officials from each country."
"I'll go immediately." Phillip nodded.
Muravyov nodded to Temple and stood up to leave.
Seward followed closely and went to meet the American soldiers.
After the three people left, the soldier who reported the news said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, after receiving the news from the country, Her Majesty the Queen asks you to agree to Li Zhen's conditions, and as soon as possible."
"ah,."
Temple was stunned for a moment.
The soldier looked depressed and continued: "There are now letters written by Governor Robinson, Commander Adams, Lord Gobard, and captured soldiers circulating in the country. All of the letters describe how they tried their best for the country but no one cared about them.
There is no one to redeem them, and the captives suffer every day and suffer horrific abuse. All the captives are still holding on, hoping that the country can take them back. After such news spread in the country
, has caused a bad impact, and there have been countless public demonstrations, asking Her Majesty the Queen to immediately welcome back the captives. The situation is not optimistic and has endangered the stability of the country, so no matter what the conditions are, please agree immediately."
Temple's face was cold and serious.
Unexpectedly, he did not expect that Li Zhen would do this again.
There is no doubt that this is Li Zhen's method.
Temple took a deep breath and said loudly: "I know, I will complete it as soon as possible." His eyes rolled, and he quickly thought of the people from the other three countries meeting the soldiers of their respective countries, thinking, I'm afraid these people The situation of the people was similar. They had all received letters from their respective countries. He waved the soldiers away, while the other one was thinking about it in the room.
It didn't take long for the people from the other three countries to return.
After Philip sat down, his face was no longer tense. Instead, he looked very relaxed. He said with a smile: "I have received news from His Majesty Napoleon III. He said that people in the country are very excited and are calling for the replacement of Commander Russell and Frankfurt." The envoys and others, His Majesty said that no matter what conditions Li Zhen proposed, he could consider and agree to it. I decided to transfer Cambodia and other places to Li Zhen on the surface, and agreed to Li Zhen's additional conditions, but not implemented them. Anyway, we just have to stick to it until the end. "
Siward looked disappointed and said: "I am just like Mr. Philip, who promises but does not implement it."
"Me too," Temple said.
Muravyov looked around and said, "Let's go see Li Zhen."
Temple and others believed that Muravyov was going to give in and went to the presidential palace together. This time, as soon as they arrived outside the presidential palace, they were immediately taken to the conference room, where Li Zhen had been waiting for a long time.
Li Zhen asked: "Everyone, how are you thinking about it?"
Seward said: "Britain agreed to President Lee's conditions, granted the southern territories, and agreed to the additional conditions you proposed."
Philippe said: "The same is true in France."
Siward was silent for a moment and said: "The same is true for the Commonwealth."
There was a smile on Li Zhen's face, and his eyes fell on Muravyov at the end.
Muravyov said: "President Lee, I have received news from the country. At present, the country is very uneasy. I am afraid it is the work of President Lee. His Majesty the Tsar has given conditions and only promised to cede Lake Baikal. Except for the southern area, it is impossible to agree to other conditions. If you insist on this, then I can only give up the captured prisoners and return home immediately."
His tone was firm and convincing.
With a flash, the British, French, and American officials looked as if they were in trouble. They all looked at Muraviyov with disbelief in their eyes. Some of them even looked very aggressive, wanting to beat him up. Raviyov paused.
This person changed the conditions and clearly made it difficult for them.
It's so hateful.
Muravyov ignored the looks of the three people and said: "That's the condition. It's up to you."
Li Zhen stared at Muravyov with burning eyes.
With scrutiny in his eyes, he was considering the authenticity of Muravyov's words, but in the end Li Zhen chose to believe it, but Li Zhen sneered in his heart. Taking over the Lake Baikal area was just the beginning. Having secured the bridgehead of Lake Baikal, he will surely gradually move northward to capture more areas.
Li Zhen thought briefly and replied simply: "Okay, I agree to Tsarist Russia's conditions."
"Wow,."
As soon as these words came out, officials from Britain, France, and the United States exploded.
"President Lee, the same is true for the UK. We only recognize the conditions of the first time, not the second."
"France will not transfer domestic mineral rights."
"It is impossible for the U.S. Federation to agree to this. President Lee, please re-examine the conditions."
People from the three countries spoke one after another.
Li Zhen sneered twice and said seriously: "Every country has its own situation. Is the situation in Tsarist Russia the same as yours? Not to mention other things, if the captured people do not go back, can the political situation in your country be stable? Wait for the country If there is turmoil, the situation will be different. Tsarist Russia is different. The nature of Tsarist Russia is different from yours. Think about it, hum..."
The officials from the Three Kingdoms' mouths twitched and looked helpless.
ps: Will reply with an update tomorrow, I’m back home.