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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 112 The stage is set, when will the play start?

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    Update time: 2012-07-25

    "Wang Geng, please stop being too pretentious and let Xia Yiting speak for himself!" Duan Qirui interrupted Wang Geng, obviously not believing that Xia Yiting's ability had grown to such an extent that he could handle the envoys of the four countries by himself, and he also  How could he, Xia Yiting, hold informal closed-door consultations?  Lao Duan instinctively didn't believe it, maybe it was a favor sent by Wang Geng, which was somewhat possible.

    Duan Qirui would not be surprised if anything happened to Wang Geng, but it might not be credible if it happened to Xia Yiting, a general in the research department. So Duan asked Xia Yiting to tell whether it was true or not.  Just know.

    Xu Shuzheng breathed a sigh of relief on the side. Apparently Lao Duan and him had the same judgment. Maybe Wang Geng put his good deeds on Xia Yiting's neck. Are you trying to win over people by playing tricks on me?

    I want to see what results you two achieved in that informal closed-door consultation last night!

    "Secretary-General Xia, it is good to take credit without being arrogant, but there is no need to hide it in front of the Prime Minister. Since everyone in the cabinet is so concerned about the four conditions proposed by the Allied Powers when they broke off diplomatic relations last time, Deputy-Chairman Xia might as well discuss yesterday's discussions with the four countries.  Can the minister tell you more about the progress of the closed-door consultation?¡±

    Xia Yiting reluctantly gathered her thoughts. Under Wang Geng's encouraging gaze, she cleared her throat, opened the folder in front of her, and stammered a little while reporting the report.

    "Yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took advantage of the opportunity that the United States might declare war on Germany that night, and under the arrangement of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a reception for the envoys at the Six Nations Hotel. The purpose was to take advantage of the opportunity of the United States' participation in the war to promote the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last time  The implementation of the four conditions proposed to the Allies!¡±

    As soon as Xia Yiting said this, Duan Qirui nodded slightly, thinking that a child can be taught. How come this general of the research department who has always been a bit scholarly has been hanging out with Wang Gengcai for a whole night. He has obviously been influenced by Wang Geng. At this moment  Do you know that giving credit to your boss is too much for yourself?  What did you do earlier? You actually contradicted me just now!

    Xu Shuzheng snorted coldly, thinking to himself, you guy, what can't you learn? Is it like Wang Geng's smooth tongue and sweet words to flatter your immediate boss?  Let's see what progress you two have made by messing around!

    "What's the result?" Finance Minister Chen Jintao couldn't help but ask. The Boxer Indemnity was like a heavy shackle on the head of the Chinese government. The Ministry of Finance was the first to bear the brunt. When the diplomatic relations were last severed, the cabinet proposed to suspend the Allied Powers' Boxer Indemnity.  10 years, the bottom line is that he can agree in five years, but he doesn¡¯t know what Wu Tingfang failed to do, what happened to this Xia Yiting!

    "According to Wang Geng's suggestion, during the closed-door informal consultation yesterday, we proposed the first article of exemption of German-Austrian reparations and a 15-year suspension of reparations from the Allied Powers!" Xia Yiting stammered, although Wang Geng said confidently  The big powers may not be able to agree to a 15-year deferment if they ask for high prices, but they can always do it for a 10-year deferral, but Xia Yiting really has no idea.

    "Last time, we didn't agree to postpone it for 10 years. Yesterday, you told people that you wanted to postpone it for 15 years?" Chen Jintao couldn't believe his ears. Has Xia Yiting lost his mind and gone crazy and followed Wang Geng around?  The lion opened his mouth and asked foreigners for prices!

    There was a buzz in the conference room. Obviously, everyone was a little surprised by the transformation of Xia Yiting, the vice-minister of foreign affairs who had always behaved his duties!

    Duan Qirui twirled his beard and looked away from Xia Yiting, but looked at the smiling Wang Geng next to him. Obviously, this guy was the one behind the scenes. He had some ability. He at least dared to think and do it. Wasn't it the same for Zheng back then?

    Xu Shuzheng smiled coldly and said, "Don't think that if you press harder and harder, you can make the envoy give in. Xia Yiting, please stop hesitating and tell us all the new conditions you have proposed to the envoys from the four countries! I want to see how you are transformed."  Became a national hero!¡±

    Xia Yiting's heart was aroused by Xu Shuzheng's sarcasm. She looked at Wang Geng's confident and encouraging eyes, and then immediately told all the new conditions that Wang Geng proposed to the ministers of the four countries yesterday!

    "Tariff increase from 5% to 10%?" Chen Jintao and Xu Shiying next to him looked at each other, with a hint of joy on their faces.  If import tariffs are raised like this, and the Boxer Indemnity is suspended, the government's finances will immediately be a lot easier, and it is inevitable that the two of them will not be happy.

    "China's participation in the war only provided labor and raw materials, but the price must be based on market conditions?" The agricultural and commercial director is relatively sensitive to labor and raw materials. This is obviously more favorable than the five francs a day wage for all ages!

    After Xia Yiting finished speaking the four new terms, Xu Shuzheng knocked on the table and said, "Chief Xia, your asking price is too exaggerated. Even if the United States joins the war, I don't think the great powers will agree to these conditions! What are you saying?  You are playing with fire and have angered the ministers of the four countries. Who will wipe your butt?"

    Xia Yiting finished speaking in one breath and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now he was not as nervous as before. He took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and replied to Xu Shuzheng,

    ¡°For the Prime Minister and the Interior??, it is the duty of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent the Chinese government in negotiating with foreign powers. Although I am not talented, the Prime Minister has valued me and appointed me as the deputy minister. At this time, I am also acting as the director-general of foreign affairs.  When will it be the War Department's turn to take the lead?  Who will wipe my butt is the Prime Minister¡¯s concern, not Deputy Chief Xu¡¯s!  "

    Xu Shuzheng was shocked by Xia Yitingye's complexion, and he couldn't help but slap the table and fall out, but Duan Qirui waved his hand and shouted,

    "Again Zheng, Tingzhai, please don't say a few words to each other. It's in vain that you two are fellows from Jiangsu. Tingzhai is two years older than you. How can you be so impulsive? How unbecoming!" The Prime Minister slapped the table and Xu Shuzheng said,  He sat back, sulking without saying a word.

    Xia Yiting knew in her heart that Duan Qirui had planned to help the two parties, but in fact it was rare that he did not favor Xu Shuzheng. He suddenly felt refreshed, and then Shi Shiran said,

    "What the Prime Minister warned is that Tingzhai has been taught a lesson. The new four articles were submitted to the ministers of the four countries last night. According to the judgment of the Wang Supervisory Office, the four countries will have a reply within three days at the latest!" Xia Yiting said with admiration and gratitude in his eyes.  He turned to Wang Geng again, muttering in his heart, but I must let you know, otherwise you and I will become the laughing stock of everyone.

    "Wang Geng, so you were present throughout the entire process. Well, since you are the supervisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representation with the United States, it is very appropriate for you to help Tingzhai with this matter. Do you think the four countries can agree What are the four conditions just now?!  "Duan Qirui's voice was full of expectation, and his eyes when he looked at Wang Geng were really gentle.

    "Except for the 15-year moratorium on the Gengzi compensation, which they will not agree to, the other three items are not likely to be a big problem. I estimate that the other party can at most give in to the 10-year moratorium on the Gengzi compensation!" Wang Geng answered concisely and concisely, with a tone full of confidence!

    "Can you agree to a 10% increase in import tariffs?" Finance Minister Chen Jintao couldn't help but ask, his eyes full of enthusiasm.

    "That's not a big problem. Anyway, Britain and France have too much time to take care of themselves. In the trade with China, Japanese cotton yarn and American cotton account for the majority. Although Japan is unwilling to do so, since the American cotton used as raw material has agreed to pay an additional 10% tariff, Japanese cotton yarn is also  I¡¯m not worried that the cotton yarn spun by the Chinese using American cotton will steal its market, so I don¡¯t think it¡¯s a big problem. The United States will force Japan to accept this condition!¡±

    Wang Geng is obviously very confident. When this guy said this, the chief ministers of Duan Qirui's cabinet who were here finally saw the signs. The person who led the informal closed-door consultation with the four countries last night was probably not Xia Yiting but the Prime Minister.  The popular man in front of you, Wang Geng, is supervising!

    "Wang Geng, confidence is good. Being too confident makes you arrogant. Are you sure you will get an answer to these four items within three days? Let alone a 10-year suspension, we will accept the compensation even if it is suspended for 5 years!" Duan Qirui stared at Wang Geng's face.  My eyes wanted to know whether this guy's confidence and judgment were true or false.

    "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I judge that although the four countries are unwilling to do so, they will eventually reach a compromise. Except for the first one, which will require the 15-year suspension to be changed back to a 10-year suspension, the other three will be fully accepted! The key now is that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will win  Are these four conditions sufficient to persuade Congress or the President to pass a motion to declare war on Germany and Austria?" Wang Geng pointed out the key issue!

    Damn it, I have created the conditions for you. The question is, do you have the ability to convince Li Yuanhong or the Congress?  Don't we have to move out Zhang Xun's guy in the end to stir up trouble?
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