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As soon as Zhao Shouhong's words came out of his mouth, Zhu Erdian and Lawrence's expressions changed immediately.Now the economies of the Saar Empire and Gaul have collapsed, and it will be difficult to recover in a short time.The reason why they dare to grit their teeth and agree to such a heavy price is because of the vast colonies in the world and the interests of the colonies.It can be said that the interests of the colonies are related to the life and death of the two countries, how dare they let go of this aspect.

Zhu Erdian hastily reminded: "The concession and power owned by the Saar Empire in Hualan State is a treaty officially signed with your government according to international principles. If General Zhao hopes to use money to solve this matter, it is not only about whether you can The issue of success has to be negotiated by your country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” Zhu Erdian took the matter lightly and threw the issue to the Hualan Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dare to raise the issue of treaty revision to the two countries.

Lawrence nodded quickly and said, "Yes, our treaty is based on the voluntariness of both parties, and is in line with international principles and regulations, and is irrefutable."

Hearing the shameless remarks of the two, Zhao Shouhong couldn't help cursing inwardly.What is international axiom? Isn't it just to see whose fist is hard?If it weren't for the weak military strength of the Houjin government back then, the fool would have given away his family's land and wealth.If you didn't come to the door and point your cannons at the cities of Hualan, the psychopath would sign such a treaty with you.

Zhao Shouhong thought so in his heart, but he couldn't say so on the surface.He just raised his eyebrows and said slowly: "Oh? Really? Minister Zhu Erdian may not know that the Beihua City government has officially issued an authorization to assign all diplomatic affairs of Hualan Kingdom to the Western Special Zone for management. That is to say As early as a month ago, the Lifan Department of the Western Special Zone had been officially upgraded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Minister Cao Rulin had also settled in Shudu."

"What?" Zhu Erdian and Lawrence exclaimed in unison again. They never expected that Zhao Shouhong would come up with such a move to block the diplomatic power into his own hands.Looking at the letter of appointment that Zhao Shouhong handed over, the two of them could only smile wryly.Although the letter of appointment was signed by Xu Haichang, when he signed the appointment, he was the nominal president of the country after all, and the appointment was valid.Even Cao Kun, who now controls Beihua City, would not dare to refute this appointment.

It seems that being slaughtered is inevitable. The two can only express their willingness to negotiate on this, hoping that the Western Special Zone will first set out the conditions, and they will send them back to China for discussion by the Congress.

Zhao Shouhong was also polite, and directly took out a list, in which there were clearly marked prices for the concessions in various places and the price for canceling extraterritorial rights.In addition, there is a clause that must be handed over with the West Army and signed a treaty as a legal document.Obviously, Zhao Shouhong had thought of everything, leaving no room for the two countries at all.

During the World War, Zhao Shouhong had already paid off all the indemnities of Hualan Kingdom by paying the money from the special zone, and took back the customs according to law.Now that the concessions and extraterritorial rights are all swept away, countries will no longer be able to intervene in the Hualan country. The two special envoys are very clear about this.

But now that huge debts are in front of them, they are determined not to pay back the debts.However, as world powers, it is impossible for the Saar Empire and the Republic of Gaul to renege on their debts. Once they do that, the country's reputation will go bankrupt.At that time, the White Eagle Country will definitely withdraw all the loans and put their economy to death, because no one will believe in a bad government, not even the capitalists in the White Eagle Country.This is the case with national reputation. As long as you have a stain, the consequences will follow one after another, and the industry and commerce of the entire country will be completely ruined.

After receiving the list, the two special envoys had no choice but to leave. Zhao Shouhong and Shen Ruoxue sent them outside the door with a smile.Watching the two special envoys board the car and leave, Shen Ruo asked from the side: "Husband, is your move effective? I think they seem to be very embarrassed."

Zhao Shouhong said with a smile: "Of course it's embarrassing, because the consequences of this matter are heavier than the interest they paid. But the huge loan today was borrowed by them in the first place, and I didn't force it on them. If they want to renege on the debt, the situation It will be even more serious. This hole was dug by themselves, and they have to fill it in themselves. The so-called evils committed by heaven are still forgiven, but self-inflicted crimes cannot live. Haha, it will be up to us when the time comes."

"Don't forget that the White Eagle Country has money. If the two countries borrow money from them, I believe that the major financial groups will be very willing to lend it." Shen Ruoxue reminded.

"That's right." Zhao Shouhong slapped his forehead and said, "If it wasn't for your reminder, the important event would have been delayed."

Zhao Shouhong turned to Shen Ruoxue and said with a smile: "My dear wife, it seems that your influence in the White Eagle Kingdom is not low. I think this matter will be done by you. I think it will be a complete success."

Shen Ruoxue wrinkled her cute little nose and said, "Of course, what else would I say? Just make sure your plan succeeds."

"You are really my good wife, how can I thank you?" Zhao Shouhong said with a smile, pinching his pink face.

"It depends on your sincerity." Shen Ruoxue pouted her lips coquettishly.

"Of course I have sincerity." Zhao Shouhong suddenly picked up Shen Ruoxue while speaking, and ran towards the general's mansion, saying as he ran, "Let my husband thank you on the bed."

"I'm going to die, it's still broad daylight." Shen Ruoxue exclaimed, but then hugged Zhao Shouhong's neck tightly.

Chapter 9 No Choice

Compared with Zhao Shouhong, who is sure to win, the House of Representatives of the Saar Empire is gloomy, and the wrinkles of Speaker Colin deepened a little.Facing Prime Minister Lloyd George's statement, everyone present fell silent.This is a very difficult choice. Once they agree to negotiate, they will give up all the rights and interests in Hualan.The strength of Hualan Kingdom in the future will be unstoppable, and they have lost their last restraining force.

"I think this is absolutely unacceptable. This is an insult to the honor of the Saar Empire. We should go to war. We won't have to pay the loan if Hualan Kingdom is defeated." Labor MP Prince roared first, shaking his fist, Like a fighting lion.

Admiral Haig looked at Prince with idiotic eyes and said, "Mr. Prince, let me ask you what the Royal Army, which suffered heavy casualties in the war, will use to defeat Hualan. The strength of the West Army is obvious to all. Even if we dispatch all of them, it will only be a disastrous defeat. At that time, not only must we pay back the money, but we will also have to pay the price of the colony and indemnity.”

"This is impossible. We can rely on the navy. The powerful Royal Navy is invincible." Prince continued to growl.

Marshal Betty, the commander of the navy, couldn't bear it any longer. He stood up and said, "The Royal Navy also suffered heavy losses during the Great War. Up to now, 406% of the ships are lying in the dock waiting for repair. The navy of the Western Special Administrative Region is not weak. They have just recently built a battlecruiser with a displacement of [-] tons and a main gun of [-] inches ([-]mm). The Western District has a strong submarine force, and their research level is even higher than that of the Teutonic state. Not to mention that warships cannot Landing, it is useless to have an advantage at sea, once the two sides go to war, who will be responsible for the losses caused.”

The two senior officials of the navy and army blocked Prince's words back, so that he could no longer give any reason, and the hall of the House of Representatives fell into silence for a while.Councilor Churchill got up and said: "We can't look at people with old eyes. After experiencing the war in the Western Continent, the Hualan Army, at least the West Army, has won everyone's respect. They are no longer the rotten people of the Later Jin Empire. The army, but an amazingly excellent iron-blooded army. Now is the time for us to show our sincerity and respect and welcome the birth of a new powerful country."

Churchill's words made everyone more silent. It is difficult to change their thinking quickly, although everyone knows very well that even if they still hold the concession and special rights, the rise of Hualan Kingdom is irreversible.Rather than confronting such a country with unlimited potential from the very beginning, it is better to establish a good relationship first, which may still be a boost in the future.

Seeing some silence, Prime Minister Lloyd George said: "Everyone should be very clear that we cannot breach the contract. Otherwise, the country's reputation will be damaged, and many business cooperation will be forced to suspend, including the White Eagle Kingdom, which provided us with construction funds. There is also a high probability that funds will be withdrawn.”

"That's right, White Eagle Country." Speaker Kelin's eyes lit up and said, "We can apply for a special loan from White Eagle Country to repay these debts, so that we don't have to give up our rights in Hualan Country."

Prime Minister Lloyd George shook his head and sighed: "Do you think I will not think of it? The first time I received Zhu Erdian's call, I thought that the White Eagle Kingdom had sent a note. But according to the decision of the White Eagle Kingdom Congress, they thought that the Saar Empire The requested loan amount has exceeded the upper limit that we can repay. In order to ensure that the investment can be recovered on time, they can only refuse our request."

The words of Prime Minister Lloyd George caused the House of Representatives to fall into silence again.It's a pity that these people don't know that the White Eagle Kingdom could lend this loan, but because the members supported by the Hollywood consortium obstructed it, and the Saar Empire borrowed too many loans, no one was willing to take the risk. The risk is to speak for the Saar Empire, and this loan will be aborted.Now that the channel for borrowing from the White Eagle Country has been blocked, the Saar Empire can only rely on itself.

"These ungrateful white eagle guys, every time it comes to a critical moment, they will back down." I don't know who cursed.Because no member of the House of Representatives spoke, although the voice was not loud, it reached everyone's ears.

Half of the MPs present disagreed with this sentence. The White Eagle Kingdom has no obligation to the Saar Empire. It is already very good to be able to provide billions of loans at this time so that they can reorganize their industries.It is a favor to continue to borrow money this time, and it is also right to disagree.The Saar Empire has no right to ask for anything, not to mention that the two sides were enemies 100 years ago.At the beginning, the White Eagle Country was a colony of the Saar Empire. After several years of arduous fighting, the White Eagle Country finally became independent. Now that they don't take the opportunity to take revenge, it is already very face-saving.

"Can you divert some of the funds from the White Eagle Nation's loan to repay the debt first, and then make up for it when we raise funds." Speaker Kelin asked.

Prime Minister Lloyd George shook his head: "The loan contract we signed with the White Eagle Country is a special fund that must be used for domestic construction. This is mainly to allow us to be able to repay the loan and public debt of the White Eagle Country. Don't It is said that there are special personnel from the White Eagle State to monitor, and we cannot embezzle it, even if we can embezzle it. Because this batch of loans was handed over to us in batches, even if all the loans this year are counted, it is still not enough to return the money to the Western Special Zone.”

It is difficult to realize many ideas, and this time it is really impossible.After several rounds of discussions between the two houses of Congress, they finally had to agree to the terms of the Western District.It is not enough to negotiate on the specific situation, and Zhu Erdian will act as a plenipotentiary representative to try to earn enough benefits for the Saar Empire.Just when the Congress of the Saar Empire made a decision, the Congress of the Gaul Republic also made a similar decision. After receiving the letter of authorization from the country, Zhu Erdian and Lawrence came to Zhao Shouhong's General Consulate again.

This time when they came to the General Consulate General's Mansion, the mood of the two special envoys was much lowered. They knew that this would be the first time that the two countries were at an absolute disadvantage in the negotiations with Hualan Kingdom.Shen Ruoxue did not participate because of the need to formally negotiate specific terms, and the negotiators were replaced by Cao Rulin and Gu Weijun.

"The Chinese government has basically agreed to your proposal on exchanging leases and extraterritorial rights for loans and war bonds, but we need to discuss the specific terms in detail." Zhu Erdian took out the materials he had prepared and said.

"Yes, our government also believes that your price for the special rights granted by the lease and the treaty is too low for us to accept." Lawrence has obviously reached an agreement with Zhu Erdian, and they are going to cooperate in negotiations with the Western Special Zone.

Chapter 9 Solutions

Gu Weijun and Cao Rulin looked at each other and smiled, and finally Gu Weijun said: "The Saar Empire has a total of six concessions in our country, including Beihua City, Nanhua City, Tianfeng City, Hanxia City, Guanghai City, and Yuezhou City. City and Hong Kong. The total area of ​​these six leased lands is more than 3000 square kilometers. According to the price of [-] Baiying yuan per square kilometer, it should not be considered cheap. Regarding your country’s extraterritorial rights in our country, we If you are willing to exchange [-] million Baiying Yuan, the price should be very fair."

Gu Weijun turned to Lawrence again and said: "The leased land of Gaul is Beihua City, Nanhua City, Tianfeng City, Hanxia City, Guanghai City and Yuezhou City, with a total area of ​​3000 square kilometers. Do you have any objections to the price of [-] Baiying yuan per square meter, plus your country’s extraterritorial rights in our country and the price of [-] million Baiying yuan?"

Zhao Shouhong had no choice but to negotiate this time. The Hualan Kingdom was not strong enough. Before the national power and military power were enough to despise the heroes, he had to abide by the international rules specified by others.

For concessions and extraterritorial rights, this is a right that must be taken back, but before one's own strength is insufficient, one can only follow the rules set by other countries.The later New Hualan Republic once violated international conventions and forcibly refused to recognize all unequal treaties. As a result, the country endured decades of blockade from the outside world.It was not until 30 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China that the blockade was finally broken and the country gradually became prosperous and powerful through foreign trade.

Today's Hualan Kingdom must also implement an open policy, and use foreign business activities to earn profits and enhance the country's overall strength.In order not to be blocked by countries around the world, Zhao Shouhong must abide by these international conventions and pay a price in exchange for sovereignty.

Although such a choice is somewhat humiliating, for veteran diplomats such as Cao Rulin who have experienced many vicissitudes, it is already a great honor to be able to exchange for national sovereignty, no matter how high the price is, it is worth it.Seeing the two special envoys looking at each other, Cao Rulin smiled and said, "Minister Zhu Erdian and Minister Lawrence are old acquaintances, so there is no need to beat around the bush. We are negotiating, and we must compromise with each other if we want to reach an agreement. Let’s discuss our comparison.”

After hearing Cao Rulin's words, Zhu Erdian and Lawrence looked much better.Lawrence said: "The price offered by your country is really too low. We have paid all the rights and interests in Hualan, but we can't pay off the debt. This is really hard for our government to accept."

"Yes, it seems unreasonable for us to pay a large amount of money after losing so many rights and interests." Zhu Erdian also agreed.

"However, if the two asking prices are too high, the Chief Consul will not agree. I guess he will find another way to deal with the issue of state power, and this debt needs to be paid on time." Although Gu Weijun was smiling, his words were full of Meaning of threat.His meaning is very simple, if the other party insists on increasing the price, the Western District will no longer accept other proposals.

The Saar Empire and the Gaul Republic will be unable to repay their debts, causing the government to default, and the national credit system will collapse.At that time, not only will the two countries lose their national credibility, but the Western Special Zone will take back the leased land of the two countries in Hualan, and no one will make irresponsible remarks, because the two countries breached the contract first.

This time, Gu Weijun was stuck at the dead end of the two countries. No matter how capable Zhu Erdian and Lawrence were, it would be difficult for them to break out of this deadlock.Seeing that the two special envoys did not say a word for a long time, Cao Rulin smoothed things over and said: "Everyone is always so exhausted, I think we should find a way to make everyone happy, so that we can exchange business, and so can two good friends." resurrected."

Zhu Erdian nodded and said: "Actually, our government has only one intention. All authority in Hualan Kingdom can be transferred to the Western Special Zone, but our country will not pay another penny to repay the due debts."

"The meaning of our government is the same. We have already paid so much, so we can't ask us to pay." Lawrence also shook his head.

"Your country can exchange the interests of the colonies, and the two countries still have a lot of colonies." Gu Weijun said loudly.

"This is absolutely impossible." Zhu Erdian immediately refused, the colony is the lifeblood of these two countries.The reason for the world war was actually that the later Teutonic state hoped to obtain a large colony from the veteran colonists.The reason why the Saar Empire and the Gaul Republic are so desperate is actually to defend the colony.It is absolutely impossible for them to trade these colonies that are closely related to the prosperity of the country.

Seeing that the heat is almost ready, Cao Rulin pretended to be in thought for a moment, and said to Zhu Erdian and Lawrence, "I have a solution that is the best of both worlds. I wonder if you two would like to hear it."

"There is such a way, dear Minister Cao, tell me quickly." Lawrence hurriedly asked.

Cao Rulin said with a smile: "The Saar Empire and the Gaul Republic are not the only ones who have leased land in Hualan Country, there are also the White Eagle Country, Red Hair Country, Roman Country, Belgian Country, and Portuguese Country. Their leased land is very small. , It’s not worth much at all. If the two can inform their respective governments and mediate among the countries in the Western Continent to cancel these leased lands, how about canceling the accounts of the Western Special Zone and the two countries?”

"This..." Zhu Erdian and Lawrence were a little silly, but they could tell that this was a matter of mutual benefit.The Saar Empire and the Gaul Republic have unparalleled influence in the Western Continent. If they jointly launch a call to demand that countries return their colonies, they should be able to receive results, so that they have completed the country's mission in disguise.