The first thousand three hundred and eighty-four chapters confrontation at the banquet
Although the banquet is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm, people attending the banquet have already started to enter the banquet at 6:00. Chinese cabinet members and senior military generals will attend this banquet.
The missions of various countries participating in the peace negotiation meeting and the envoys of neutral countries to China made the total number of people attending the banquet this time reach hundreds.
The banquet adopts a Western style, and in the banquet hall, a variety of Chinese and Western dishes were visited. The uniformed waiters and maids shuttled back and forth in the banquet hall, delivering what guests needed to them.
On hand!
Everyone smiled happily, with smiles on their faces, although some of the smiles seemed so hypocritical! However, this banquet was a good opportunity for everyone to communicate and get to know each other. Even for the country that was defeated in the world war,
We also try our best to establish good relations with other countries. In this way, we may be able to pay a little less during the negotiations!
The Crown Prince William of Germany and the Crown Prince of Austro-Hungarian Empire Ferdinand of the Grand Duke of Ferdinand undoubtedly became the two centers of the banquet. The Crown Prince William was young and elegant, and was also the successor of the world's second-strong country, which made him among the noble women.
Women's fate is very good! Of course, most of these noble women are Westerners, and the women in the East are far less open than the West. Although China's economy and national strength are developing rapidly, Wang Yuze has also done a good job in protecting traditional culture.
I don't want China to become like later generations, and in some ways it is more open than abroad! The Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Ferdinand is surrounded by politicians from various countries and envoys to China. Everyone knows that the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Emperor Franz Joseph I may not have a few days to live, and Grand Duke Ferdinand will soon become the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire will be the third strong country in the world, fighting against the future ruler of such a powerful country.
Good relationships are in the interests of all countries!
Of course, the important officials of the Chinese cabinet and military generals are also the targets of politicians and envoys from various countries! China is the biggest winner of this world war, and it has leaped from an emerging and rising country to a world-class power!
Moreover, whether in terms of land area, population, industrial strength or military strength, China is well deserved to be the world's number one! Especially military strength, during the journey from the South China Sea to Tianjin, these missions were escorted.
The 'imperial-level' battleships and the 'Five-Yue-class' aircraft carriers have shocked these countries. In the minds of some small countries, China has even become a veritable world overlord!
In addition, China and Germany demanded that this peace negotiation meeting be held almost at the same time, but in the end, China won the victory. The peace negotiation meeting was held in Beijing, which undoubtedly tells the world that in this battle between China and Germany, China
Already gained the upper hand!
"Mr. Tang, congratulations to your country, you have successfully made the Germans compromise!" The Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Leopold von Bercidord came to the side of Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi with a glass of red wine.
, said with a smile!
"His Earl, thank you for your support. If it weren't for your support, I think the Germans wouldn't have retreated so quickly!" Tang Shaoyi said. If it weren't for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was not for your support and announced their support for the peace negotiation conference in Beijing.
If held, Germany will definitely continue to compete with China! Germany saw how much threat it would pose to Germany if China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were united, which made them compromise and concession so quickly! Of course, this is also China
I hope to see it!
"Mr. Tang, your country is very right. We have consistent interests in many aspects! I think we may be able to strengthen cooperation in this regard!" said Count Leopold von Bercidord.
Tang Shaoyi's eyes suddenly lit up. Strengthening cooperation with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and then letting the Austro-Hungarian Empire hold Germany and consuming Germany's strength is undoubtedly in line with China's interests. In this way, China can seize the time to develop itself and let it
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was at the forefront. When both of them were injured, China would take the opportunity to take action. Then, it would undoubtedly be able to defeat Germany in the shortest time, thereby completely establishing China's position as the world hegemon!
Tang Shaoyi and Count Leopold, Von Bercidord immediately started chatting enthusiastically. Many politicians from various countries who were originally planning to chat with Tang Shaoyi had to stop after seeing this situation.
They thought that Tang Shaoyi was discussing certain issues with Count Leopold von Bercidord on some issues.
"Are the Chinese going to unite with the Austro-Hungarian Empire? In that case, wouldn't Germany be miserable?" Almost all the politicians and envoys to China thought this way in their minds. It's no wonder they had such thoughts.
In terms of choosing the venue for the meeting this time, didn’t the Austro-Hungarian Empire stand up at a critical moment and counterattacked the Germans with a fatal blow?
The German Crown Prince William and the German Mission members were also observing all this. When they saw Tang Shaoyi and Count Leopold von Berchedord discussing happily, their faces were all over.
It was a little bit not very good-looking. Especially the crown prince William, his face was even more gloomy as if it was about to drip out of water. If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't Germany but China, he might have turned against him long ago!
"Your Highness, is it true that the Austro-Hungarian Empire is really ready to betray Germany and get involved with the Chinese? You must know that the Chinese are posing a great threat to the entire Western world! The Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Chinese are united, and finally
It will definitely cost a huge price!" Crown Prince William came to Grand Duke Ferdinand in a few steps and asked with a dark face!
"His Royal Highness, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is an independent country, not a vassal state of Germany! The foreign policy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is based on the interests of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. What we should do has nothing to do with Germany!
"The Grand Duke Ferdinand said in some atmosphere. You know, although he is only the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in terms of seniority, he is indeed a generational person with William II. Crown Prince William is just a son and nephew, but he dares to come now
How could he bear to blame him? Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire is much weaker than Germany, the internal affairs of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are absolutely not allowed to be criticized by Germany!
"Your Highness, Germany has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is just to remind you that if you cooperate with the Chinese, you will be trying to get a skin to the tiger, and that will mean that the Austro-Hungarian Empire will become the enemy of Germany.
Think clearly!" Crown Prince William threatened!
"Hmph! The Austro-Hungarian Empire has the strength to make decisions for its foreign policy! The Austro-Hungarian Empire will never be afraid of any threats!" Grand Duke Ferdinand said coldly! He was extremely disgusted with the actions of Crown Prince William.
Although he personally prefers to unite with China to protect the interests of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from being violated! However, he does not want to fall apart with the powerful neighbor of Germany. But now, the rudeness of Crown William deeply stimulates him,
He believed that Germany did not take the Austro-Hungarian Empire seriously at all. This means that the interests of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are likely to be invaded by Germany, especially if the crown prince William succeeds to the throne in the future, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely be annexed.
The object of the ! Therefore, Grand Duke Ferdinand had made up his mind in his heart. At this meeting, the Austro-Hungarian Empire must reach a secret agreement with China and protect it with the help of China!
Crown Prince William was completely unaware that his temporary recklessness led to an irreparable crack in the relationship between Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which led to the Austro-Hungarian Empire turning to China! This made Germany spend a long time in the future.
A lot of energy was used to deal with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which made Germany unable to concentrate on dealing with China! Of course, Crown Prince William did not think it was his fault at all. He just wanted to express Germany's dissatisfaction, but Crown Prince Feidi of Austro-Hungarian Empire
However, Grand Duke Nan did not give him any face. In the eyes of Crown William, this was simply because the Austro-Hungarian Empire had made up its mind to betray Germany and throw itself into the arms of the Chinese!
At this time, the Chinese Crown Prince Wang Zirui appeared in the banquet hall. His arrival attracted everyone's attention. The successor of the world's largest power is enough to make anyone admire him. He was accompanied by Wang Zirui.
The Crown Princess, the daughter of an ordinary imperial official. In order to avoid foreign relatives interfering in politics, Wang Yuze did not select the candidate for the Crown Princess among the important officials of the empire. Of course, the current Crown Princess was also agreed by Wang Zirui himself.
Crown Prince William was about to say something, but Grand Duke Ferdinand turned and left, walking towards the Chinese Crown Prince Wang Zirui. Left Crown Prince William standing in place with his face ashen!
"Good evening for Your Highness, Prince! Oh, your princess is so beautiful, like an angel!" Grand Duke Ferdinand exclaimed. However, when he reached out to hold the princess's hand and kissed her.
At that time, the Crown Princess avoided it!
"Sorry, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Chinese women are more conservative in this regard. Western etiquette is not suitable for use in the East!" Wang Zirui explained!
Grand Duke Ferdinand shrugged and said it was indifferent: "Sorry, Prince, Princess, Princess, I forgot that this is a surprise in the East and West culture!"
Afterwards, the Crown Princess returned to the side of the female relatives, and Wang Zirui started chatting with Grand Duke Ferdinand. Although the two were nearly thirty years apart, they talked very happily, as if they had known each other for many years.
This made Prince William, who was watching all this from afar, even more annoyed! (To be continued. Please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!)