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The next day's negotiations still failed to reach an agreement. However, both sides had lowered their demands. However, because the asking price of western Sichuan was still too high, the Manchu and Qing government still did not accept this condition. Coupled with the support of the great powers, the negotiations seemed
Very difficult.
"It seems that the great powers are determined to help the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty will not accept all the conditions we propose!" Liang Xingrong said after returning to the military camp.
"It's not urgent anyway. Let's continue the discussion tomorrow. However, I think we can lower the conditions appropriately. Under the condition of ensuring that Shaanxi, Hubei and Yunnan are occupied by us, give up Shanxi, Henan and Hunan, and focus on Guangxi.
Be prepared for the establishment of the navy!" Song Zhengping suggested.
"I think we can. The great powers will not allow us to overly weaken the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It is already very good to be able to capture four provinces including Shaanxi. This has expanded the territory of western Sichuan two or three times. We will have to spend a lot of money.
It will take a long time to digest. As Uncle Song said, Guangxi is the key point. By winning Guangxi, we will have access to the sea, and at the same time we can develop the navy." Wang Yuze also said. If the war ends earlier, western Sichuan will also
We can turn our energy to the construction of the newly occupied areas as soon as possible. Including Gansu and Qinghai, Western Sichuan has expanded the territory of more than six provinces this time, and the construction of various infrastructures will cost a lot of money. As long as these provinces can
If it develops, the strength of Western Sichuan will definitely reach a higher level.
"Okay, then we will negotiate with the Manchu and Qing government on this condition tomorrow!" Liang Xingrong said. Originally, Wang Yuze's previous asking price was too big, and no one thought that the Manchu and Qing Dynasty would agree. If the Manchu and Qing Dynasty agreed, then they would
It was really his head that was caught in the door.
As for the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi was also very dissatisfied with the progress of the negotiations. Chen Bing in Western Sichuan was outside the capital, so she could not even sleep well, for fear that when she woke up, Western Sichuan had already invaded the capital. Therefore, Empress Dowager Cixi issued an order to request
Prince Gong Yixin hopes to reach an agreement with Western Sichuan as soon as possible and make some concessions when necessary.
Prince Gong Yixin had no choice but to accept the decree. Although he was confident that with the support of the great powers, he could reduce the losses of the Qing Dynasty as much as possible. But that would definitely take a lot of time. Now that the boss, Cixi, had spoken, he could only
Able to comply.
On the third day of negotiations, the asking price of both parties changed a lot. Western Sichuan took the initiative to give up Shanxi, Henan and Hunan. The Manchu and Qing Dynasties also agreed to Western Sichuan occupying Shaanxi, Hubei and Yunnan and Guizhou. In terms of compensation, after bargaining, the final price was also
It was confirmed that 100 million taels of silver were obtained. Of course, the Manchu and Qing government did not have such a large amount of silver, and they did not intend to agree. However, Western Sichuan was very tough and even threatened to restart the war. In the end, with the cooperation of the great powers, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties
Still agreed to the request for compensation of 100 million taels of silver to Western Sichuan. However, this compensation was mainly paid by a joint loan from Britain, France, Russia and Germany to the Manchu and Qing government. The Manchu and Qing government used customs and salt taxes as collateral.
Now, the only conflict between the two sides is Guangxi. Western Sichuan desperately hopes to gain access to the sea. Therefore, it must occupy Guangxi. However, the Manchu and Qing government did not agree. In this battle, they have already paid a huge amount of money.
The price has been paid. Almost half of China has fallen under the control of the Western Sichuan Army. It would be very good to retain one more province. Therefore, they also refused to agree to the Guangxi issue!
When French Minister Tian Chun saw the dispute between Western Sichuan and the Qing Dynasty over Guangxi, he suddenly couldn't sit still. One of his important tasks was to ensure that France's interests were not harmed. With Western Sichuan's aggressive style,
Once Western Sichuan occupied Guangxi, France's most important colony, Indochina, would probably be difficult to hold. Therefore, he was very nervous.
"Mr. Ogna, I think we should stop the ambitions of Western Sichuan. Let them give up their occupation of Guangxi and completely confine Western Sichuan to the mainland!" Tian Chun whispered to Ogna.
Organa nodded. According to the current progress, the negotiations between Western Sichuan and the Qing Dynasty will soon be able to reach an agreement. As for Guangxi, Britain is not willing to see it fall under the control of Western Sichuan. Besides, since
The French company Tian Chun has already spoken out, and he has to sell this face no matter what. Between Britain and France, there is competition, but there is also cooperation. But in the Far East, they still cooperate more than competition.
"Gentlemen, the French government believes that Western Sichuan has gained enough benefits from this war. Therefore, it is hoped that Western Sichuan can give up its demands on Guangxi!" After receiving Ogna's support, French Minister Tian Chun immediately
Just jumped out.
The faces of Western Sichuan were not good, even though they already knew that France did not want Western Sichuan to capture Guangxi. But Tian Chun's blatant jump out still made them unable to step down. The Manchus and Qing Dynasties looked happy, France was so
Supporting them unequivocally gave them more confidence.
"Britain agrees with France on this issue!" Organa also said.
"Russia supports France's request!" Russian Minister Kuo Leiming also jumped out impatiently.
"The United States agrees!" U.S. Minister Tian Bei also followed the trend and expressed his position.
"Germany will not express any opinion on this!" Under the premise that the other four countries are demanding that Western Sichuan give up Guangxi, Germany will obviously not directly support Western Sichuan.
The three representatives from Western Sichuan suddenly turned pale. They were very eager to get Guangxi. But now almost all the great powers were opposed to it. Under such circumstances, it was almost impossible for Western Sichuan to seize Guangxi.
"Western Sichuan can give up Guangxi. However, the Manchu and Qing government must pay an additional 20 million taels of war compensation for this. Not even one cent less will do!" Wang Yuze weighed it briefly and made a decision. Since Guangxi cannot be captured this time,
He can only look for opportunities in the future. However, he will not lose any of the benefits he deserves. Since the Manchus want Guangxi so much, well, let's use the money to redeem it!
"Ah!" The Manchus and Qing Dynasties were dumbfounded. They wanted Guangxi, but if they had to pay 20 million taels of silver for it, it would be a bit uneconomical. Guangxi was originally a barren land, so it was not worth 20 million taels.
Silver!
"Young Marshal Wang, isn't the price of 20 million taels too high? Guangxi is not worth the price!" Prince Gong Yixin said.
"Well, if that's the case, let's hand over Guangxi to Western Sichuan!" Wang Yuze said with a smile. In his mind, Guangxi has more than 20 million. If Guangxi can be obtained, Western Sichuan will undoubtedly gain more.
Big help.
"This..." Prince Gong Yixin hesitated. He could tell that Western Sichuan still hopes to get Guangxi. After staying in Western Sichuan for several years, he certainly knew Western Sichuan's desire for an outlet to the sea, so he tried his best to
and Western Sichuan to compete for Guangxi. This is also from the perspective of curbing the development of Western Sichuan in the long term. Western Sichuan is becoming more and more powerful, which is a serious threat to the Qing Dynasty. However, now it seems that Western Sichuan is determined to win Guangxi. Should we
Guangxi spent an extra 20 million taels of silver? Now in the Qing Dynasty, the treasury is empty and there is no way it can come up with so much money!
Prince Gong Yixin looked at the French Minister Tian Chun. Since he proposed this, he must help!
"Let's do this. Our five countries can provide the Qing Dynasty with an additional loan of 20 million taels of silver!" Tian Chun thought about it for a while and then said. To this, Organa also agreed.
With the support of Britain and France, Prince Gong Yixin breathed a sigh of relief.
"If this is the case, then I, the Qing Dynasty, will pay an additional 20 million taels of silver in compensation in exchange for Western Sichuan giving up its claim to Guangxi!" Prince Gong said.
"Then, if there are no problems in other aspects, then we have reached an agreement!" Liang Xingrong said. Although he got an extra 20 million taels of silver, he was still a little disappointed. Guangxi is more than just 2,000 taels to western Sichuan.
It's as simple as ten thousand taels of silver. However, he also saw that Western Sichuan wanted to seize Guangxi, and there was no chance this time. He could only wait for the next opportunity.
"Bah bang bang!" The ministers from various countries applauded. Western Sichuan and the Manchu Qing had reached an agreement. Although the contract had not been formally signed, this time the war could finally be over.
"Everyone, the formal contract will be signed in two days. Do you have any questions?" Organa said with a smile. It only took three days for Western Sichuan and the Manchu and Qing Dynasties to reach an agreement. Although the Manchu and Qing Dynasties paid
The cost was relatively high, but the vitality was finally preserved. All countries basically achieved their goals, and it can be said that it was a happy ending for everyone.
Prince Shiduo looked at Wang Yuze and sighed in his heart. In this negotiation, Wang Yuze's strength was clearly revealed. Even in the face of threats from the great powers, he dared to threaten all parties by restarting the war. It was a courageous move.
Extraordinary!
"It seems that the Qing Dynasty is really coming to an end!" Shi Duo sighed secretly. Although the Qing Dynasty was not overthrown this time, in his opinion, it was already lingering on. In a few years, when Western Sichuan is consolidated
Once the newly occupied territory is occupied, it may be time to launch another attack on the Qing Dynasty. And by that time, will the Qing Dynasty still have the ability to stop it? In other words, will the mediation of the great powers still be useful?
"No, the broken ship of the Qing Dynasty is about to sink. I have to find a way out for myself. This young marshal is not yet twenty years old. If I can get in touch with him, then the Qing Dynasty will be destroyed.
Even if the dynasty changes, at least my interests will not be affected." Prince Li Shiduo thought secretly.
After a while, he had already thought of a brilliant idea. That was to marry him to Sichuan West and become his son-in-law. Then Sichuan West would definitely take care of his interests. Even though his most suitable daughter was only fourteen years old.
.But for the benefit of the family, what does it mean to sacrifice a daughter?
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