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In addition, the ministers from various countries in Dongjiaomin Lane were also shocked by the artillery fire from the Western Sichuan Army. Although they already knew that the Qing Army's performance on the front line was very poor and could be defeated at any time, they did not expect that the Western Sichuan Army would be able to do so so quickly.
The troops arrived at the gates of Beijing. The speed of the Western Sichuan Army greatly exceeded the expectations of these ministers. In order not to affect the interests of various countries in China, British Minister Organa immediately made an emergency meeting with the French, Russian, German and American ministers.
Discuss the situation in China. I hope everyone can unite to ensure the interests of all countries in China.
In less than half an hour, ministers from several countries gathered at the British Legation.
"Gentlemen, it seems that we are really right. The Qing army's performance on the battlefield was really bad. Western Sichuan will win this war. Now, an army from Western Sichuan has appeared.
outside Beijing, and an artillery attack has just been launched! Of course, this is a war between the Qing Dynasty and Western Sichuan, and it has nothing to do with us. However, what we need to ensure is that our interests in the Qing Dynasty are not harmed!" Organa
Said. The Yangtze River Basin has always been regarded as their own territory by the British. But with the Western Sichuan Army approaching Wuhan, if the Qing Army fails again, the Western Sichuan Army will probably go down the river and directly occupy the entire Yangtze River Basin. This
This is something the UK absolutely does not want to see.
"Yes, compared to those arrogant Qing people, although the people in western Sichuan are more civilized, I still hope that the Manchus will continue to control the central power of China. This is very beneficial to all our countries!" France
Minister Lin Chun also expressed his opinions. As representatives of the great powers in China, of course everyone does not want to see a powerful China emerge in the Far East, which will seriously endanger the interests of various countries in the Far East. Only the decadent and declining Qing Dynasty continues to rule.
China only echoed their interests. In addition, the Guangdong and Guangxi regions have always been France's sphere of influence, which has been recognized by the great powers after the Sino-French War. Moreover, France is still actively striving to obtain a leased land in Guangzhou Bay.
, to anchor France's Far East Fleet to strengthen France's control over the Guangdong and Guangxi regions. However, now the ice peak of the Western Sichuan Army has been pointed directly at Guangxi, which makes France feel a great threat.
"The appetite of the Western Sichuan Army is really too great. We in Russia also believe that it is very necessary to continue to maintain the rule of the Qing Dynasty!" Russian Minister Kuo Leiming also said. In the past few decades, Russia has occupied China through various unequal treaties.
With more than 1.5 million square kilometers of land, Russia has tasted a lot of sweetness. They are planning the "Yellow Russia" plan to completely include northern China under Russian rule. If the Manchu Qing Dynasty is overthrown,
If a tougher regime comes to power, their plans may be shelved. The Russians have an unimaginable desire for land, and they will never sit back and watch this happen.
"Mr. Tabei? What is the US government's view?" Organa asked.
"Our government has never interfered in the internal affairs of other countries. No matter what the situation in China becomes, as long as it does not harm our country's interests!" U.S. Minister Tian Bei said. At this time, although the United States was extremely developed in industry and commerce, it lacked military strength.
However, it ranks at the bottom among the major powers. Today, the United States attaches most importance to its own economic development and has not yet turned its main power to foreign countries. It was not until the Spanish-American War in 1898 that the United States changed from an old colonial country to a foreign country.
After Spain captured Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, the United States began to compete for world hegemony.
"Mr. Tianbei, please rest assured that the purpose of our gathering this time is to ensure the interests of all countries in China!" Organa said.
"So, Mr. Marcos? What's your opinion? However, I think from the smile on your face, I should be able to see that you are in a very happy mood, right?" Organa said. Until now, Germany has been unified.
It has only been twenty years, but Germany's economic and industrial development has been astonishingly fast. Now the gap between Germany and Britain and France has narrowed rapidly, and it is foreseeable that it will not be long before it can catch up with Britain and France.
Two countries.
"Gentlemen, I don't understand why we want to intervene in the war between the two forces in China? Do we have to send troops all the way to China again to start a war? In addition, I would like to advise you:
The Western Sichuan Army is not the Qing Army from decades ago. Their strength is no less powerful than our German Army. If we want to interfere with the Western Sichuan Army, we must at least be prepared to pay the price of half a million soldiers killed. Of course,
Our German army will not participate in such a war!" German Minister Marcos said with a smile. Western Sichuan and Germany have close relations. Many German heavy industrial products and chemical products are mainly exported to Western Sichuan, while Western Sichuan provides
Give Germany a huge market and raw materials. Even though the industrial base of Western Sichuan is rapidly improving, Germany is still an indispensable and important partner of Western Sichuan. Therefore, Germany very much hopes to see the Western Sichuan Army defeat the Manchus and gain control of the Central Government of China.
regime. In addition, as Germany's strength increases, its desire to challenge the old forces also increases. If there is a German ally in the east of the world, the pressure on Germany will be much less.
"Mr. Marcos, you have to know that a strong Chinese soldier is not in the interest of all our countries. Germany cannot harm the entire Western world for its own interests!" French Minister Lin Chun said.
"Okay, okay! We Germany is also a member of the Western world. So what are you going to do? However, if there is a war with western Sichuan, we Germany will not participate. You four countries are still ready to sacrifice half a million troops
Pay the price!" Marcos said.
However, his words made the other ministers look very unhappy. If they really had to pay the price of 500,000 troops, their government would definitely be overthrown by the angry people.
"The price of half a million army casualties, Mr. Marcos is too alarmist!" U.S. Minister Tian Bei said. The total strength of the U.S. Army is now less than 50,000. If it has to pay such huge casualties, then the U.S. government will definitely
No troops will be sent.
Although the British, French and Russian armies have a large number of troops, especially Russia's standing army, which has a standing army of millions. But if it costs half a million, this is still unacceptable.
"I am absolutely not telling any lies. The total strength of the Western Sichuan Army now exceeds 300,000, and they are well-equipped, not inferior to our German army. If we decide to intervene in Western Sichuan, our army will
Before arriving, they must have armed millions of troops. Even if they pay a price of 500,000, they may not be able to defeat them. Of course, our navy is strong, and the navy in western Sichuan is zero. But we can't use warships
Drive ashore?" Marcos spread his hands and replied helplessly.
"Gentlemen, I think we can test Western Sichuan first and express the attitudes of our countries to Western Sichuan. As for the subsequent development, it depends on Western Sichuan's reaction. This time, Western Sichuan will definitely win the war. However, we must try our best to do our best.
To preserve the Qing Dynasty’s right to rule China.” British Minister Organa said. He was also shocked by Marcos’ words about half a million casualties, otherwise he would have called for another war of aggression against China.
"agree!"
"agree!"
No one raised any objections. Soon, several ministers immediately sent urgent telegrams to the consuls in Chengdu, asking them to test the bottom line of the western Sichuan government and what it would take to stop the war.
Chengdu, Western Sichuan Patrol Palace. With the beginning of the war, the Patrol Palace has become the busiest place in Western Sichuan. Generals and soldiers of the Western Sichuan Army in military uniforms come in and out here every day, making it so very busy.
.
The General Staff Headquarters, in particular, was extremely busy. The mobilization of troops on the front line, the progress of the war, and logistical support, etc., left Jiang Xingguo, the dean of the Army Academy and the deputy director of the Attendance Office who stayed here, in a hurry.
"Commander, I just received news that the Marshal has arrived in the capital this morning and launched an artillery bombardment on the capital. The Qing army suffered heavy casualties under the bombardment of our army!" In Wang Xiao's study, Jiang Xingguo thought
Wang Xiao reported. Although the troops on the front line were progressing smoothly, Wang Xiao was very happy because of this, his face glowing red, but it could be seen from his sunken eye sockets that this old man was almost at the end of his life.
"This kid knows how to get into trouble. He dares to attack the capital with so few people, which makes us all sweat for him!" Wang Xiao laughed and cursed. Although he said this, it can be seen from his eyes that
That smile that can't be concealed.
"This move by the young marshal can be described as a stroke of genius! The arrival of our troops in the capital not only greatly shocked the Manchu and Qing court, but also greatly reduced the morale of the Qing troops on the front line. Our victory in this war is just around the corner!" Jiang Xingguo
Said. As a senior general of the Western Sichuan Army, he very much hopes to see the day when Western Sichuan replaces the Manchu Qing.
"I hope that boy won't cause any trouble!" Wang Xiao said with a smile.
"Commander, we have received information that the new imperial guards of the Qing army who have just arrived in Xi'an have begun to return to the capital. Deputy Chief of Staff Cai Yun plans to concentrate the strength of five brigades and launch an attack on the Qing army when they cross the Yellow River.
, annihilating the last mobile force of the Qing army in one fell swoop. In this case, we will be able to completely establish victory!" Jiang Xingguo said.
"Approval of Deputy Chief of Staff Cai's plan. Whether the war can end as soon as possible depends on his battle!" Wang Xiao said. Although the war started less than a month ago, it has already had a great impact on the economy of western Sichuan.
It's affected. If the war can be ended as soon as possible, that would be the best.
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