"The ambassador is right, we in New China are also peace-loving countries.Since you took the initiative to mention diplomatic relations this time, we will naturally not refuse" Qiao Zhiqing laughed a little secretly when he heard Lawrence's words, where is Britain preparing for world peace, it is completely for the sake of world war and ganging up.He happily agreed to Lawrence, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with Britain would also allow the country to relax temporarily, otherwise they would not be at ease with Germany."
That's great, God will be happy for the establishment of diplomatic relations between us" Lawrence didn't expect Qiao Zhiqing to agree so happily, and his whole body trembled with excitement.He immediately put forward other purposes of the trip, and discussed with Qiao Zhiqing, "Your Majesty the Emperor, since our two countries are ready to establish diplomatic relations, is it time to discuss the issue of Indian prisoners?"
New China and Britain fought in India, but forty or fifty thousand British troops were captured.This has always been Lawrence's heart disease, he was the governor of India in the first place, and these soldiers were captured because of him.Therefore, as soon as Qiao Zhiqing agreed to establish diplomatic relations this time, he hurriedly raised this issue so that these British soldiers who had been captured for more than ten years could return home."
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Ambassador, we have discussed this question with you in England before, but your queen did not accept our proposal, which caused the captives to delay their return to China.I've always been very unhappy with this question.At the beginning, your queen not only stripped us of the face of our new China, but also deprived these captives of their freedom for more than ten years" Qiao Zhiqing heard this, his face immediately fell, and he said bluntly to Lawrence in a very strong tone.At the beginning, Zeng Jize led a delegation to visit Europe, and he specifically wanted to negotiate this matter with Britain.But he was rejected by the British arrogantly, and Qiao Zhiqing was half angry, and he wanted to send troops to Britain at that time.It's just that the strength at that time was still very weak, and he didn't have the ability to fight in the ocean at all, and Qiao Zhiqing has endured it until now.Now that Britain is thinking about these captives, Qiao Zhiqing is not so kind, so he will let them back casually."
His Majesty the Emperor is saying that our British foreign policy was somewhat conservative at the beginning.As you know, the parliament is dominated by aristocracy who know how the world is going.This time, since our queen has sent me to discuss the establishment of diplomatic relations with you, she has come with sincerity.No matter how many requests His Majesty the Emperor makes, we will try our best to meet them" Lawrence knew that Qiao Zhiqing was a master who did not see rabbits and eagles, and they also made a special investigation into the release of the United States by New China.This time, Lawrence came with silver, knowing that Qiao Zhiqing would not be kind enough to return the captives to them for free."
Well, we have also fed these captives for more than ten years, don't count the rest, you British only need to reimburse their living expenses" Qiao Zhiqing looked like a profiteer, his face immediately became gentle, and his tone was quite generous when he heard it."
His Majesty the Emperor, quote a price, as long as it is within a reasonable range, we can all discuss" Lawrence smiled helplessly, and was about to vomit blood by Qiao Zhiqing.He had also heard about the treatment of their British prisoners by the Huaxing Army.During these years, British captives were treated like slaves.In India, I work either on farms or digging coal in the mountains.The value they create is far greater than the labor they put in.He really realized the reality and cunning of this emperor, and he did not have the slightest trace of the Chinese monarchs who repaid their grievances with virtue and broad-mindedness.He studied Chinese history for a long time in England, a country heavily influenced by Confucianism and always fond of the superficial.Whether it is a country or an individual, they are very concerned about their own face.Since ancient times, the enemy has been treated, and so has the country.After defeating the enemy, in order to show his benevolence, he has always shown great gratitude.But Qiao Zhiqing subverted all Lawrence's illusions, and in front of this president, he no longer had the illusion of taking advantage."
I'm a very talkative person, and China has always been a country of interests.When the Americans ransomed the prisoners of war from us, each soldier spent a hundred taels of silver.You have stayed here for more than ten years, I can give you a preferential price, you only need to pay us two hundred taels of silver each" Qiao Zhiqing chuckled and raised two fingers, his face was light.is obviously blackmailing the British, but he seems to be as generous as a savior.He knew what he was thinking when he looked at Lawrence's uncertain face, and China has suffered losses over the centuries because of Confucian face-saving thoughts.It's always for the sake of face, and it's just about doing some fake and empty things.Don't mention it from afar, let's talk about World War II in his era.When Japan surrendered, more than 2 million prisoners in China were returned to Japan at no price in the end.Moreover, these prisoners were treated better than the Chinese soldiers.The Chinese soldiers ate bran and drank thin, but they gave the saved white flour and meat to the Japanese prisoners of war.This is an unthinkable thing in the whole world, and those who don't know think that the Chinese are crazy people are so merciful to their enemies.Looking at the policies of countries around the world towards prisoners, only China can do this stupidly.In the words of Cixi Lafayette, that is, "measure the material resources of China and form a friendship with the country." ”Treat foreigners like grandchildren, and treat their own people like grandfathers.In the end, Japan did not face up to the crimes committed in World War II, and it was all because of China's face-saving policy.Qiao Zhiqing deeply hated the face-saving diplomacy he was doing, and no matter what decision he made, he should first consider the basis of interests.What bullshit is to repay grievances with virtue, if anyone does something to New China, Qiao Zhiqing will definitely let him return blood for blood."
Two hundred taels per person" Lawrence felt distressed when he heard this, and the British soldiers who were captured in India were 40,000 or 50,000 people, so the president had to compensate New China for nearly 10 million taels of silver.At the beginning, Britain and France invaded China, signed the Beijing Treaty, and the Tianjin Treaty only grabbed a total of 8 million taels of silver, and now they have to exchange it all back, and they have to be upside down."
Your Majesty the Emperor, we in the UK are really willing to establish diplomatic relations with you this time, can we have a little less" Lawrence tentatively discussed with Qiao Zhiqing, because they were begging Qiao Zhiqing, so their tone couldn't be softer."
Ambassador Lawrence, you must also know about the unequal treaty between China and Britain.You Britain have been plundering in New China since a hundred years ago, whether directly or indirectly, and you have earned hundreds of millions of taels of silver.Now I just ask you to give a little blood, and this money is in exchange for the lives of your British soldiers, you can't accept this condition, what kind of sincerity do you talk to me" Qiao Zhiqing's face was full of impatience, his tone was very tough, and he didn't mean to give in at all.This time, he first let these British guys shed a little blood, and one day they owe New China, and everything will be doubled and vomited
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