Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

But it's no wonder that Japan is an island country, and the entire country is coastal.There are no fewer than dozens of ports. If they all imported a full set of foreign equipment like the Qing Dynasty, I don’t know how many years it will take Japan to save up this money.

Li Hongzhang did not go to the port to meet him, but sent a local army colonel in Tianjin and a company of guards to meet him.Ito Hirobumi was sent to the residence like a prisoner.

"Haha, respected Mr. Ito, I hope that my Qing soldiers did not neglect you." Li Hongzhang met Ito Hirobumi in the Prime Minister's Office in Tianjin.

"Oh, how could it be. Your country has always regarded itself as a state of etiquette, so naturally you will not neglect your distinguished guests." Itou Hirobumi said.

"Hehe, of course the honored guest will not be negligent. Even if it is a mad dog, I will reward you with a few buns." Li Hongzhang teased.

Ito Hirobumi couldn't bear it, his face was ugly, but now he can't attack it!He smiled awkwardly.

When did Li Hongzhang show off so much in front of foreign envoys, and suddenly felt that the Qing Dynasty had already stood among the world's powerful countries.Naturally, you don't have to be polite to this tiny country in front of you.

Li Hongzhang walked into the negotiation room on his own, and Ito Hirobumi followed in embarrassingly.

"Brother Ito, I went to Tianjin for peace talks. I, Li, deeply appreciate your sincerity. I don't know where the sincerity of the emperor of your country is?" Li Hongzhang asked straight to the point.

Li Hongzhang is a complete villain, facing a strong enemy.When negotiating, he often talks about him left and right, and when facing a weak enemy, he often hits the nail on the head and brings the enemy into a desperate situation.

However, this kind of tact is indeed a must for a good diplomat.It was also the main reason why Guan Xuqing kept him in charge of diplomacy.

"Master Li, our Great Japan and the Emperor are both peace-loving. We had some differences with your country on the Korean issue before, but now it is clear. My Great Japan recognizes North Korea as your country's territory and promises not to invade it in the future." Ito Hirobumi Said.

"It's over?" Li Hongzhang asked suspiciously.

"Huh? I don't know what Master Li means?" Ito Hirobumi didn't react.

"My Emperor Qing is also peace-loving, but your country invaded our Qing territory again and again. You also surrounded my Qing troops, intending to wipe out our Qing troops in Jeju Island, so you provoked War. Now North Korea is under the control of my Qing Dynasty, and my Qing soldiers are dead. If your emperor misunderstands this matter, it will be over?" Li Hongzhang continued to ask.

"Excellent soldiers from both sides have already sacrificed. I do not want to see any more bloodshed in Japan. That's why I came to negotiate peace with your country. I hope that your country will withdraw from our Japanese territory as soon as possible." Ito Hirobumi said.

"Okay, since that's the case, let's talk about it. My Qing Dynasty is willing to withdraw from your country's territory, and there are three conditions; first, we must compensate our Qing Dynasty's warships and soldiers for the loss of 25 billion silver. My emperor will allow your country to return it within 5 years. , no interest is charged. Second, Nagasaki Island and your country's customs duties must be used as collateral. Third, after the signing of the peace treaty, Japan's standing army shall not exceed 10, and the total tonnage of naval warships shall not exceed 5 tons." Li Hongzhang put the three The conditions are all stated.

After the translator finished these conditions to Ito Hirobumi, Ito Hirobumi even suspected that he was talking to a lunatic. Is this really Li Hongzhang sent by the Qing emperor to negotiate with him?Is Li Hongzhang crazy, or is the Qing emperor crazy?

"Master Li, are you kidding me? How can I agree to such a condition?" Ito Hirobumi said awkwardly. He always thought that Li Hongzhang was deliberately teasing him.

"Hehe, Mr. Li never jokes with people who are not his friends. Brother Ito thinks you are my friend Mr. Li?" Li Hongzhang said proudly, seeing Ito Hirobumi's embarrassing face, he felt very relieved. Once upon a time , I have also played such a role.

"It's hard to follow." After receiving Li Hongzhang's affirmative answer, Ito Hirobumi also took the case.

"Oh? I advise Brother Ito to send a telegram to the emperor of your country. Our 15 lions in the Qing Dynasty are ready to go and wipe out Japan at any time." Li Hongzhang said while drinking tea.

Competing in East Asia Chapter 148 Assassination

Ito Hirobumi left in embarrassment. He originally wanted to take advantage of the signing of the contract to paralyze the Qing Dynasty and send a Japanese beauty to show his sincerity. After the assassination was successful, he fought back in one fell swoop.

But now the Qing Dynasty has put forward such harsh conditions, which are unacceptable.The breakdown of the negotiations will inevitably lead to the continuation of the war, and Japan's situation will be very embarrassing by then.

What should I do, Ito Hirobumi returned to his residence angrily and helplessly.

"My lord, is everything going well?" A graceful girl stood behind Ito Hirobumi at some point, startling him.

"Ah? Oh, the Qing Dynasty's request is too harsh. It is impossible to agree!" Ito Hirobumi said helplessly.

"When will your lord dedicate us to the Qing emperor?" the woman said dissatisfied.

Ito Hirobumi said flatly: "We have to find the right time, otherwise the Qing Dynasty will notice!"

"Hehe, your lord is worried about your own safety. It's better not to sacrifice me until you leave the Qing Kingdom!" The woman said with a mocking tone.

"You..., my Ito family is a family of samurai. Since my great-grandfather, there has never been a person who is greedy for life and fear of death. You are a woman, I don't care about you!" Ito Hirobumi flicked his sleeves and wanted to leave.

"My lord, please calm down. I hope you will forgive me for speaking unscrupulously when the little girl is alive." The woman's ecstatic eyes made Ito Hirobumi argue with him again. If he didn't really feel the power of these poisonous spiders, It was impossible to tell from the outside that this soft and weak woman was a life-threatening weapon.

"My lord, you might as well dedicate me to the Qing emperor first. Then pretend that you need the emperor's approval before you can sign a peace treaty. Once we enter the palace, you will find an opportunity to leave." The woman suggested.

"Once I leave, what will you do?" Ito Hirobumi had actually thought of this method a long time ago, but he couldn't bear to sacrifice these women.

"Hehe, since we have come to the Qing Dynasty, we have put life and death aside, and it is our honor to sacrifice our lives for the great Japan!" The woman suddenly changed her usual image of a prostitute, and she looked like a soldier of the empire .

"Okay, if that's the case. It shouldn't be too late. I'll arrange it as soon as possible. You must kill the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. If you have a chance to escape, you can go to these places. These places are the secret residences of our intelligence personnel in the Qing Dynasty. .They will take care of you." As he spoke, Ito Hirobumi took out a paper and wrote down a few places.

"Thank you, my lord." The woman set her on fire after reading it.

Ito Hirobumi looked at the paper that was slowly turning into ashes, as if he had seen the scene of Japan's counterattack after the successful assassination.Most of the current prosperity of the Qing Dynasty came from the hands of this emperor.As long as he dies, Japan can once again dominate Asia and humiliate the Qing Dynasty!

"Nakado, Japanese Ambassador Ito Hirobumi is asking to see you." A family member Ding Tong reported.

"Huh? It's not time for negotiation. Why is he here?" Li Hongzhang shook his fan slightly.

"He said he had something important to discuss."

Li Hongzhang rolled his eyes and said, "Let him in."

"Yes."

After a while, Ito Hirobumi walked in with strides.

"I've met Mr. Li." Ito Hirobumi clasped his fists.

"Oh, Ambassador Ito. Sit, sit, sit." Li Hongzhang didn't even stand up from his chair.

"Master Li, the envoy lost his composure during the last meeting. The envoy has already forwarded your country's opinion to my emperor for review. I hope that a peace treaty can be drawn up as soon as possible. I will contribute a little to the repair of the two countries." Itou Hirobumi said humbly.

Now it was Li Hongzhang's turn to be dumbfounded. He originally thought that this errand given to him by the emperor would never be completed no matter what.It is absolutely impossible for the Japanese to agree, so everything will be broken.To ridicule and insult the Japanese envoys, I did not expect that they really had the sincerity of peace talks.

Li Hongzhang quickly stood up and shouted to the door: "Hurry up and serve tea."

"Yes."

"Brother Ito, I don't know what dissatisfaction the emperor of your country has with this peace treaty. Please bring it up for discussion. I can also report to the emperor. Appropriate revisions are still possible." Li Hongzhang said with concessions.

"The telegram has just been sent, and the emperor's order has not yet been received. I hope Mr. Li will forgive me!"

"Oh, don't worry, don't worry!" Li Hongzhang quickly waved his hand.

At this time, the servant came in with two cups of tea.

"Come, come, brother Ito, please drink tea." Li Hongzhang persuaded.

"Thank you." Ito Hirobumi took a sip from the teacup and put it down slowly. "Master Li, in fact, I have something else to do with the envoy today."

"Oh?" Li Hongzhang also put down the teacup in his hand, and continued to ask: "Brother Ito, please tell me."

"My Japanese emperor has always admired the Qing emperor's youthful self-government, expelling the French captives, resisting the British and barbarians, and recovering a large area of ​​Mobei land. Now, taking the opportunity of the negotiation, I am asked to send ten Japanese beauties to show my Japanese's sincerity to the Qing. Heart, it also expresses my Japanese emperor's admiration for the Qing emperor!" After Ito Hirobumi finished speaking, he stood up and clapped his hands lightly.

For a while, Li Hongzhang was dazzled by seeing beautiful women of different races wearing Japanese costumes walking in front of Li Hongzhang.All of them have outstanding aptitude, and they have the appearance of sinking fish and falling wild goose.Li Hongzhang has long forgotten the existence of Ito Hirobumi.