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    In addition, the ministers from various countries in Dongjiaominxiang were also shocked by the shelling of the Western Sichuan Army.  Although they already know that the Qing army's performance on the front line is very poor and a defeat may occur at any time.  But I didn't expect that the Western Sichuan Army would be able to reach the gates of Beijing so quickly.  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 appointment with the French, Russian, German and American ministers to discuss the situation in China.  I hope that 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, another army from Western Sichuan has appeared.  They are outside Beijing, and they just launched an artillery bombardment! 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 by the British as their own territory.  But as the Western Sichuan Army approaches 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 is something the British absolutely do 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 China's central power. This is very beneficial to all our countries!" France  Minister Lin Chun also expressed his opinions.  As representatives of the great powers in China, we certainly do 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 Qing Dynasty, which continued to rule China, supported 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 now actively seeking to obtain a leased land in Guangzhou Bay to anchor France's Far East Fleet, thereby strengthening 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 more than 1.5 million square kilometers of China's land through various unequal treaties, which has given Russia a lot of sweetness.  They are planning the "Yellow Russia" plan to completely include northern China under Russian rule.  If the Manchus were overthrown and a stronger regime came to power, their plans would probably be shelved.  The Russians have an unimaginable desire for land, and they will never sit back and watch this happen.

    "Mr. Tianbei? 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!" said U.S. Minister Tian Bei.  At this time, although the United States was extremely developed in industry and commerce, it was at the bottom of the list of major powers in terms of military strength.  The United States now attaches most importance to its own economic development and has not yet turned its main efforts abroad.  It was not until the Spanish-American War in 1898, when the United States seized Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from the old colonial power Spain that 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.  It has only been twenty years since Germany was unified, 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 they can catch up with Britain and France.

    "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. They are 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 has a close relationship with Germany. Many heavy industrial and chemical products from Germany are mainly exported to Western Sichuan, while Western Sichuan provides Germany with a huge market and raw materials.  Even though the industrial base in western Sichuan is rapidly developing?It is still being improved, but Germany is still an indispensable and important partner in Western Sichuan.  Therefore, Germany very much hopes to see the Western Sichuan Army defeat the Manchu Qing Dynasty and gain central power in China.  In addition, as Germany's strength increases, its desire to challenge the old forces also increases. If there can be 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 cost 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 such huge casualties are required, the U.S. government will definitely not send troops.

    Although Britain, France and Russia have large armies, especially Russia, the standing army has a size 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, in our army  Before arriving, they must have armed millions of troops. Even if they pay a price of half a million, 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 put 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 do our best.  To preserve the Qing¡¯s rule over 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 inspects the ambassador¡¯s residence.  With the beginning of the war, the inspection tour of the ambassador's house became the busiest place in western Sichuan.  The generals and soldiers of the Western Sichuan Army in military uniforms come and go here every day, making it so very busy.

    Especially the staff headquarters is extremely busy.  The mobilization of troops on the front line, the progress of the war and logistical support, etc., left Jiang Xingguo, the president of the Army Academy and 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, and Wang Xiao was very happy because of it, 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 many people, which makes us all sweat for him!" Wang Xiao laughed and scolded.  Although he said this, you could see the smile that couldn't be concealed in his eyes.

    "This move by the young marshal is a stroke of genius! The arrival of our troops in the capital not only greatly shocked the 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 doesn'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 be ended 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 would be best if the war could be ended as soon as possible.PS: The second update is here!  There will be a third update tonight, please subscribe and vote!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and reward (this site). Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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