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The Fourth Empire of China Piaotian Literature www.piaotia.com Chapter 526: Join forces to exert pressure

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    On August 9, the most famous Han and Tang Hotel in Beijing was booked out at a huge cost.  You know, this is one of the most luxurious hotels in China. It costs at least 50,000 yuan to book a room for one night.  In this day and age, this price is definitely a sky-high price.

    At the entrance of the hotel, two short middle-aged men in tuxedos were waiting for the guests to arrive.  They are the people who booked the Hantang Hotel, Japanese Foreign Minister Aoki Shuzo and former Japanese Minister to China Taro Kawaguchi.  The two stood at the door of the hotel, chatting quietly while waiting for the guests.  The guests they invited were suddenly diplomats from the four countries of Britain, France, the United States and Russia.  After China insisted on using tough measures against Japan and refused to let Japan go, Aoki Shuzo and others had no choice but to take measures to save themselves.  After hearing that China's conditions for various countries were very harsh, Aoki Shuzo thought that an opportunity had come.  If all countries unite to put pressure on China, it may have very good results.  Therefore, he reluctantly spent 100,000 Chinese yuan to book the Han and Tang Hotel, prepared this dance, and invited foreign officials from various countries to participate.  All countries gave him great respect and expressed their willingness to participate in this dance.

    "Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, can those European and American ghosts join forces with the empire to put pressure on the Chinese people? They are all profit-seeking people and are not worthy of trust at all!" Taro Kawaguchi said in a low voice.  The cost of tonight's evening has reached 100,000 yuan, and 50,000 yuan is reserved for the venue. Plus other famous wines and food, Longing has spent a huge sum of money.  When Japan was almost starving, it cost 100,000 Chinese dollars, equivalent to 250,000 yen, to invite diplomats from various countries to attend the dance.  Taro Kawaguchi felt heartache just thinking about it.

    "Kawaguchi. The empire has no way out now. This is the empire's last chance. If we can't tie Japan to the great powers, once China and the great powers reach an agreement, the empire will be finished!" Aoki Shuzo replied  .  His face looked a little unsightly, because he realized that what he was doing was like mantis trying to do something.

    "Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister Lu! However, it may be very difficult to get the Chinese people to agree to peace talks with the empire. The conditions offered by the Chinese people to the great powers are very harsh, let alone the empire!" Taro Kawaguchi said.  The last time they met Wu Tingfang, the conditions Wu Tingfang put forward were obviously to destroy Japan.

    "The harsher the conditions proposed by the Chinese, the more beneficial it is to the empire. Although the great powers are at a disadvantage in this war, except for Russia, other countries have not suffered much damage. If China and the great powers cannot  If an agreement is reached to continue the war, then China will not have the time and energy to attack the empire. Even if China is very powerful, they cannot afford to delay it!" Aoki Shuzo said.  Although China has developed very rapidly in recent years.  But after all, the foundation is too thin. Compared with the Western powers, there is still a very big gap.  Perhaps in the short term, China can gain the upper hand.  But if the delay is longer, China cannot afford to delay.  Therefore, this is Japan's last chance.  The reason why Shuzo Aoki holds this dance is that he hopes that all countries can reach an agreement and fight China to the end.

    At 7 o'clock in the evening, after night gradually falls, the heat gradually dissipates and the weather becomes cooler.  There were slowly more people on the street.  The area where Hantang Hotel is located is the busiest street in Beijing, and the streets are also crowded with people.

    "Didi!" As soon as the light came on, the car drove slowly on the street, and the driver kept honking the horn.  It can be seen from the small flag on the front of the car that this car belongs to the Russian Embassy in China.  After the Russian Foreign Minister arrived in Beijing, this car was also driven out of the closed embassy for the use of the Russian Foreign Minister.

    Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of Hantang Hotel.  Russian Foreign Minister Izvolsky and former Russian Minister to China Casini stepped out of the car.  Shuzo Aoki and Taro Kawaguchi rushed forward to greet him.

    "Welcome Your Excellency the Foreign Minister and Your Excellency the Minister to attend my ball!" Aoki Shuzo said with a smile on his face.

    "Your Excellency Aoki is so polite!" Russian Foreign Minister Izvorsky also said with a smile.

    After chatting for a while, Russian Foreign Minister Izvolsky and Cassini were invited to the hotel.  As for other members of the Russian mission to China, they came alone.

    ?Subsequently, U.S. Secretary of State John Sherman and former U.S. Minister to China Sherlock.  French Foreign Minister Alexandre Ribot and former French Minister to China Pierre also arrived at the Hantang Hotel.  The arrival of guests one after another made Aoki Shuzo and Kawaguchi Taro very happy.

    British Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne and former British Minister to China Juldian were the last to arrive.  Although the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared cars for them, Lord Lansdowne insisted on using a carriage, as if this could show his aristocratic demeanor.  In fact, LansdowneLord ?? has not been having a good time these days.  When he reported the results of the negotiations to London, he was immediately reprimanded by Prime Minister Arthur Balfour.  When the new British cabinet came to power, its rule was still unstable and there was a possibility of being ousted at any time.  If an agreement cannot be reached with China and China attacks India or Australia, the cabinet will once again face tremendous pressure.  When Britain was unable to defend India and Australia, once these two important colonies fell, the angry people would definitely overthrow the cabinet again.  At the same time, London cannot accept the conditions proposed by China.  Burma and the Straits Settlements were lost, and Britain knew it would never come back.  However, Britain was unable to pay the huge war reparations.  The cabinet asked Lord Lansdowne to keep war reparations to a minimum, preferably within ¡ê10 million.  This made Lord Lansdowne very embarrassed. In his opinion, this was simply an impossible task.

    When Lord Lansdowne, the British Foreign Secretary, arrived, the dance officially began.  As the host, Aoki Shuzo gave a passionate speech and wished everyone a pleasant night.  Afterwards, the well-dressed diplomats hugged their partners and began to dance amid the music.  Fortunately, among the journalists from various countries staying in Beijing, there are many women.  In addition, there are many foreign businessmen in Beijing.  Moreover, during this mission to China, many diplomats also brought their wives with them. Otherwise, they would not be able to gather so many female companions.  If that doesn't work, many people may have to pay to rent prostitutes to make up the money.

    The foreign ministers did not hang out with the ladies attending the ball, but were talking in a corner.  There is no doubt that they are all under pressure from their respective countries. Everyone is required to reach an agreement with China as soon as possible and pay the least price as possible.  However, such conflicting requirements make everyone very embarrassed.

    "Everyone, I heard that the conditions offered by the Chinese to you are very harsh and unacceptable to all countries. In my opinion, the Chinese are completely too arrogant. They have only achieved a little bit on the battlefield.  It¡¯s just an advantage, but it¡¯s so arrogant. I think all countries should unite and put pressure on China to withdraw these harsh conditions!¡± As the host, Shuzo Aoki first said.

    Everyone smiled, they naturally knew what happened to Aoki Shuzo.  If their countries can still reach an agreement with China to end the war, then Japan will have no choice but to perish.  Although no country wants to see Japan destroyed, they hope that Japan can continue to contain China.  But now in this situation, they have to look after themselves.  As for Japan, they can only let themselves destroy themselves.

    "Everyone, I think this is a good idea. Russia cannot accept the conditions proposed by the Chinese. For this reason, His Majesty the Tsar will not hesitate to fight the Chinese to the death. If we unite, the Chinese will retreat!  "Russian Foreign Minister Izvolsky also agreed.  If Tsar Nicholas II did not agree to the conditions proposed by China, it would be impossible to cease the war between Russia and China.  Therefore, he had to think of other ways.  And joint pressure from all countries is undoubtedly a good way.

    "I agree too! Although, in this war, we cannot defeat China. But we must weaken China as much as possible. Once China obtains enough benefits from us, China will definitely take off quickly.  This is unacceptable to all our countries. Therefore, reducing the losses of each country is not only beneficial to the present, but also more beneficial to the future!" US Secretary of State John Sherman also said.  Once China takes off, it will still be difficult for the United States to defeat China in the next war.  It may even be completely defeated by China.  Therefore, the United States must find ways to contain China's development.

    ¡°If everyone agrees, then I agree too!¡± British Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne also said.  He felt sad in his heart. When did the British Empire, the world's most powerful country, need to unite with other countries to suppress China, a country that had just begun to develop.  I think back then, no country in the world could be hostile to Britain.  Once the British Royal Navy fleet appears, all countries will have no choice but to accept British conditions.

    ¡°France also agrees to unite with other countries.¡± French Foreign Minister Alexandre Ribot also said.  Among all countries, China¡¯s conditions for France can be said to be the most lenient.  Of course, if it can further reduce losses, France will certainly not refuse.

    Aoki Shuzo¡¯s face was full of smiles, and he was very satisfied with everyone¡¯s reaction.  After the meeting, everyone began to enjoy the wonderful dance.  Delicious wine and food, as well as beautiful women, have become the theme of tonight!

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