Siheyuan: Happy life of the son-in-law of a founding general

Madar was shocked to find out that the person he was having a private conversation with was his old acquaintance Wang Zhian.

I know that Wang Zhian is difficult to deal with and hard to do business with.

The place where the two negotiated was still the previous country of Tap.

Madar asked Wang Zhian why Daxia wanted to build so many new ships and what its purpose was.

Wang Zhian said that Daxia had never developed its navy before, and it was normal for it to do so now. He also said that the total water carrying capacity of Daxia's navy ships was less than one percent of that of the Eagle Sauce.

"Mr. Madar, our Great Xia Navy is so advanced, what are you guys worried about? We are not worried about you guys yet."

Madar was a little speechless. Because what Wang Zhian said seemed to be right. However, in fact, everyone knew that Daxia wanted to develop the navy, and what the Eagle Sauce was worried about.

The main reason is that Tsukishima is too close to Daxia. No matter how many Eagle Sauce ships there are, they may not have a clear advantage. If Daxia also has a navy that cannot be underestimated.

Madar couldn't help but smoke a cigarette, trying to calm his inner restlessness.

The peaceful and beautiful scenery of the Kingdom of Taipu outside the window formed a sharp contrast with the tense atmosphere in the conference room.

After finishing his cigarette, Madar looked sharply at Wang Zhian across from him, "Mr. Wang, I hope you can understand the Eagle Sauce's position. Our concerns are not without reason. Naval competitions in history often foreshadow instability in the regional situation."

Wang Zhian smiled slightly, and there was a subtle edge in that smile.

"Mr. Madar, I understand your concerns, but our Great Xia has always valued peace. We developed the navy with the original intention of protecting our sea borders from infringement."

At this point, Wang Zhian said again, "Mr. Madar, you should understand that a country's sense of security comes largely from its own defense capabilities. We in Daxia have suffered a great loss from you before, and we have learned a painful lesson."

Madar frowned, tapping his fingers on the table, making a dull sound. "Mr. Wang, however, the rapid development of naval power, especially in the current international environment, is prone to misunderstanding. You need to ensure this in order to reduce misunderstandings."

Wang Zhian nodded, seemingly not rejecting this suggestion. "As for guarantees, Daxia can do it. As for Mr. Madar, what kind of guarantees do you need?"

Madar immediately said, "That's naturally Tsukishima's problem."

Wang Zhian hesitated for a while before saying, "Mr. Madar, you are wrong. We have always emphasized that Daxia's goal is not to engage in an arms race with any country, but is based on its own security needs and development strategy. As for the issue of Tsukishima, I can tell you clearly that this is Daxia's territory and we must take it back!"

Madda was immediately furious and said, "This is something we, the Eagle Sauce, will never allow."

Wang Zhian added, "Your Eagle sauce's disapproval is an even greater disapproval for us in Daxia. We will definitely take back Yuedao."

"You..." Madar was very angry.

As a result, Wang Zhian's attitude became even tougher. He said that when Daxia was not strong enough, it could face the Eagle Sauce and dispatch the Zhite Army. Now we are maintaining our own security, which is related to Daxia's vital and fundamental interests, and there can be no compromise. Because Daxia's people do not agree, Daxia's government will not agree either.

"If you, the Eagles, dare to interfere, we will see you at sea."

Madar was so angry that he slammed the table. Wang Zhian simply chose to leave.

Both sides have extremely tough attitudes.

The two men parted unhappily and continued negotiations the next day.

Sometimes getting angry is just a negotiation technique. You still have to sit down and continue. This is asking for a high price and bargaining.

As a last resort, Madar had to make concessions three days later. In fact, Daxia's military strength is no longer what it used to be.

"Mr. Wang, in order to reassure both parties, I suggest that Daxia publicly declare its position of not threatening Yuedao with force. We can refrain from targeting Daxia and persuade Yuedao to meet and negotiate at the appropriate time."

Madar's proposal is sincere and the best he can do under his authority. To make more compromises, he needs the great leader of the Eagle Sauce.

Wang Zhian thought for a while before he said slowly, "Mr. Madar, your proposal is reasonable, but please note that the foreign policy of any country should be based on national strength and its own interests. Your proposal has already damaged Daxia's core interests."

The Madar people were confused. Unexpectedly, Wang Zhian was still unwilling to give in, so he had to say, "Mr. Wang, I think you should know that in terms of naval strength, Daxia is no match for the Eagle Sauce. You might as well show your sincerity so that the talks can continue."

"Otherwise it's just a waste of time. Our time is precious."

Wang Zhian also said that his time is very precious and he will continue to build ships.

Madar was immediately furious.

But obviously, Wang Zhian's attitude is not as tough as before.

The conversation entered a delicate balance, with both sides carefully weighing the weight of each sentence.

Wang Zhian finally put forward Daxia’s bottom line: “This is a draft agreement drafted by our side. The content involves issues of concern to both parties, including the possibility of meeting and even negotiating. In addition, the Eagle Sauce cannot express support for Tsukishima, which will give Tsukishima the wrong impression.”

Wang Zhian's bottom line for Daxia is very clear. For Daxia, this must be the case.

But for the Eagle Sauce, there is no way to agree to this plan. Madar dare not and has no right to agree.

Seeing that the negotiations had reached a deadlock again, Wang Zhian suggested that Madar go and ask for instructions from the commander-in-chief Bill.

Madar couldn't help but get anxious and asked Wang Zhian, "Mr. Wang, do you think you can represent Daxia? You are just a small diplomat, not even a foreign minister."

Wang Zhian smiled and said, "Mr. Madar, I don't actually work in the foreign affairs department. I am the head of Daxia's industrial department. But I have been authorized to represent Daxia with full authority."

These words immediately broke Madar's defense. Wang Zhian, who was not from the foreign affairs department, actually represented Daxia in foreign affairs negotiations. Is Daxia crazy?

Who knows Wang Zhian said, "Mr. Madar may not know that I once participated in the Shangling Battle. I led my team and killed more than 3,000 soldiers of your country. I killed more than 1,000 soldiers of your country alone. I was awarded the special merit of Daxia for this."

"These are also the only two special merit awards in Daxia." As he said this, Wang Zhian put on the medal of special merit of Daxia.

The Madars were even more confused. Unexpectedly, Wang Zhian said, "Another person who won the special merit of Daxia is my brother. He is now the head of the Daxia garrison on Rope Island. He has participated in Daxia's self-defense counterattacks against Mosa and Xiongxiong, and both have achieved very thorough victories."

"So, although Daxia doesn't like fighting, I personally like fighting very much, and so does my brother."

Madar felt like crying. Wang Zhian was a lunatic, and so was his brother.

There is no way a normal person can talk to a madman.