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    "In addition, Minister Wu, you can contact the British consul. If both parties can shake hands and make peace, that would be the best. However, we must ensure that the interests of Western Sichuan are not harmed. We now have three thousand in hand  There are so many British prisoners of war, even for these more than 3,000 people, the British side must consider it carefully!" Wang Xiao said.  It would undoubtedly be best if the war could be stopped here.

    "Yes, Marshal! I will meet with Consul Zhu Erdian tomorrow!" Wu Tingfang nodded.  Western Sichuan has now won the victory. If the victory is used to promote talks, the British side should not be so arrogant anymore!  After all, now it is Western Sichuan that has gained the advantage, and the British side has suffered heavy losses!

    ¡°The cabinet members all agreed with Wang Xiao¡¯s decision.  After all, now Western Sichuan does not have the strength to fully compete with Britain, so it would be best if they could just give up and end the war as soon as possible.

    Early the next morning, the 13th Division of the Western Sichuan Army left the barracks and marched towards the plateau.  Although the Thirteenth Division is a newly formed unit, these soldiers are mainly from retired veterans, and there is not much difference in combat quality with the active soldiers of the Western Sichuan Army.  After half a year of training, they are already on par with the main force in western Sichuan.

    This time, the Thirteenth Division was ordered to enter the plateau to support the border battle. Everyone was very excited.  It is the responsibility of every soldier to protect the homeland and the country. The commander-in-chief can entrust this task to their 13th Division. This is a sign of respect for their division!  Although everyone knows that the environment on the plateau is very harsh and one may die on the battlefield, everyone is not afraid.  Even young marshals can command battles at the border, let alone people like them?  The 13th Division, with more than 18,000 men, only carried a small amount of artillery and rushed to the plateau area in a mighty manner.

    In addition, major newspapers in western Sichuan such as "Western Sichuan Daily", "Sichuan Daily", "Tianfu Morning News", and "Chengdu Evening News" reported on the front page of the victory of the Western Sichuan Army on the border.  Although there are no photos, there are only large texts throughout.  But the detailed description of the cause, course and victory of the war makes people unable to believe it.  In addition, several major newspapers in western Sichuan have reported on it, which makes the people in western Sichuan even more convinced of this.

    Throughout Western Sichuan, very few people know that Western Sichuan is at war with the British.  In order not to cause panic, the government also deliberately blocked such information.  After all, for Chinese people who are used to losing in foreign wars, if Western Sichuan and the British confront each other, everyone will inevitably panic.  Now that Western Sichuan is developing at a high speed, it cannot affect the construction of Western Sichuan.  Now that the Western Sichuan Army has won, it can officially report the news to everyone.

    "Extra! Extra! We in Western Sichuan defeated the British army in Cona County, Plateau Province, and wiped out more than 20,000 enemies!" the newsboys shouted loudly on the street.

    "What? Fighting with the British? And winning?" This news, for most people, seems like a dream.  Although everyone knew that Western Sichuan was much stronger than the Manchu Qing Dynasty, they never thought that Western Sichuan could defeat the great powers.  With disbelief and a little panic, many people paid for the newspaper.  Later, they understood the cause and effect through the introduction in the newspaper.

    "Damn it, those bastard British devils are trying to occupy our territory. They deserve to die!" People who read the newspaper cursed one after another.  After decades of education by the Western Sichuan government, people in Western Sichuan now attach great importance to the concept of territory.

    "You are really good, Marshal. He led his troops to the capital last year and almost brought down the Manchu emperor. Now he has defeated the British on the plateau. I have a successor in Western Sichuan!"

    "More than 20,000 enemies were wiped out, but only more than 3,000 British were captured, and the rest were Indians. It seems that there will be a fierce battle next!" There are also many knowledgeable people who know  It's still too late to say victory now.  However, it was very exciting to win at the beginning.

    The most excited ones are the students.  Colleges and universities in Western Sichuan were immediately shocked after seeing such a situation in the newspapers. They organized students to take to the streets to protest against the British attempts and celebrate the victory of the Western Sichuan Army.  Their actions also inspired people from all walks of life.  The whole of Chengdu has fallen into this kind of fanatical atmosphere.

    "Down with the British devils, get the British out of western Sichuan!" A large number of students gathered outside the British Consulate, holding banners and shouting slogans.  Some of the more radical students even threw rocks, rotten eggs, rotten vegetable leaves and other objects into the consulate.  The British guards at the consulate had to close the door, as if facing a powerful enemy.  Over the years, Britain has become accustomed to being rampant in various places. Where can we encounter such a situation!

    "What's going on outside?" Zhu Erdian worked too late last night, so he got up this morningA little late.  However, while he was still sleeping, he was woken up.  When he opened the curtains, he saw a large crowd of protesters gathered outside the consulate, which shocked Zhu Erdian.  Regardless of the fact that he was still wearing pajamas, he ran downstairs.

    "Your Excellency, Consul, people outside are here to protest against our attack on Western Sichuan. These are today's major newspapers, and they are all introduced. In addition, the newspapers also said that the Western Sichuan Army has achieved a major victory. Henry?  Lord Wellesley failed. Of the more than 30,000-strong army, only less than 3,000 people fled the Chinese border in embarrassment. Our 28th Infantry Brigade was completely wiped out!" said a staff member of the consulate.

    "What? Defeated?" Zhu Erdian's eyes darkened and he almost fell to the ground.  He still remembers that when the conflict first began, he so arrogantly told Wu Tingfang, Western Sichuan's Foreign Minister, "You will regret it."  But he didn't expect that in just a short time, they would be the losers. How could he, who was so proud, endure this?

    Zhu Erdian grabbed the newspaper and started reading.  He has no problem reading Chinese characters.  After reading the newspaper, Zhu Erdian knew that this Britain was real.  It is impossible for Western Sichuan to joke about such an important matter.  However, he was a little confused as to why the war in western Sichuan was in the newspapers today because it happened only yesterday afternoon.  Of course, this is just a minor problem.  What matters now is how to clean up this mess.

    "Damn Henry? Wellesley, he has simply brought shame to the title of Duke of Wellington. Come, please report the matter here to the Minister immediately and ask him how to deal with it." Zhu Erdian said.  He is just a consul, and it is not his turn to make the final decision on such a major matter.  Even the Minister to China, Organa, would probably have to inquire at home.

    "Your Excellency, Consul, Minister Wu of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Western Sichuan invites you to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." At this time, a staff member of the consulate came in and said.

    "Hmph, it seems that those guys in western Sichuan think they have a chance to win. Prepare a carriage for me and set off from the back door!" Zhu Erdian said.  He hurriedly went upstairs to change his clothes. He didn't even have time to eat breakfast and rushed directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Western Sichuan.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Western Sichuan is located near Baihuatan. It is a large courtyard covering an area of ??hundreds of acres.

    When Zhu Erdian rushed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Western Sichuan, Wu Tingfang was already waiting for him.

    "Your Excellency Zhu Erdian, I am very happy to see you again!" Wu Tingfang said with a smile.

    "Your Excellency, Minister, I am also very happy to see you!" Zhu Erdian said with a smile.  However, his smile seemed so forced.  In comparison, the British army had just suffered a huge defeat, how could he be happy?

    "Your Excellency, Minister, I don't know why you came to me today to talk about it?" Zhu Erdian asked straight to the point.  Although he had guessed Wu Tingfang's intention, basic diplomatic rhetoric still had to be used.

    "That's it, Your Excellency Zhu Erdian. The commander-in-chief believes that the armed conflict that is breaking out on the plateau between our two countries is a disaster for both of us. Therefore, Sichuan West believes that we, the United Kingdom, sit down and negotiate.  Resolve disputes, not with force!" Wu Tingfang said with a smile, looking quite confident.  The military victory gave him great confidence.

    "Does Western Sichuan want to give up when things get better?" Zhu Erdian thought secretly.  However, how can Britain be the one who never retaliates after suffering a loss?  Otherwise, where would this put Britain's face?

    "Your Excellency, Minister. Such an important decision is not something I can decide. I will report to His Excellency, Minister Organa." Zhu Erdian said.

    "Okay, then I will wait for the reply from the Consul. We in Western Sichuan really want to maintain a good cooperative partnership with the British Empire. We hope that the friendly relations between us will not be affected by the border conflict!  "Wu Tingfang said.

    "Of course, our British Empire has always valued friendly relations with Western Sichuan!" Zhu Erdian also said with a smile.

    Afterwards, Zhu Erdian said goodbye and left.  As soon as he saw Wu Tingfang's confident smile, he felt very unhappy.  However, there is nothing we can do about it. Who told others to win on the battlefield?  Thinking of this, he couldn't help but curse Henry again?  Wellesley, if he hadn't lost the battle, he wouldn't have been so embarrassed.

    Organa, who was far away in Beijing, was also shocked when he learned the news.  On the one hand, urgent contact was made with the country, and at the same time, Zhu Erdian was allowed to stabilize western Sichuan.  As for shaking hands and making peace, that is definitely impossible.  Britain has never been one to suffer losses.  Even though the battle is now defeated, the war is not over yet.  If there is to be peace talks, it will have to be when the British gain an advantage on the battlefield and then appear in western Sichuan as a victor.  Not now, as a loser.  This is the pride that the British Empire has developed over hundreds of years, and it is alsoThe pride of every British person!

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