"Yes, peace, peace is the most important thing." Looking at a rotten egg flying to the window, Sir Gray said while wiping cold sweat. He did not dare to say anything else except this at this time.
Fortunately, the protesting students around them all kept their sense as much as possible. At most, they only threw rotten eggs and rotten tomatoes, and no one would throw bricks. In addition, the guarding military police quickly stepped forward and used shields to push the convoy.
A passage was opened, so Sir Gray and the delegation led by him finally reached the Summer Palace without any danger.
Next, they need to go to the palace to see His Majesty the Emperor of China, then visit the Chinese Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Allied Council, and finally formally hold peace talks with the Allied negotiating delegation in the Summer Palace. Of course, this is a long-term task.
, it is estimated that it will not be completed in three or two months. After all, this is a re-division of the entire world, and there are too many things that need to be discussed.
Fortunately, the war is over. The armies of both the Allied Powers and the Allied Powers have stopped fighting on the battlefield. They are strictly guarding their defense zones and waiting for new orders. In some places, the Allied Powers have even begun to actively withdraw their troops. Will one party surrender to the other side next?
The resumption of war will depend on the outcome of Beijing's negotiations.
Including the North American government finally ordered to stop the fighting at this time. After all, Emperor Yang only said that North America would be included in China's sphere of influence in the future and did not say that he would destroy them. His previous persistence was nothing more than being bullied by these imperialist invaders. There was still something in his heart.
It’s just that the fire is being held in and cannot be released. After understanding that the situation is over, one has to eventually regain his senses.
In fact, at this time, North America and Canada did not have much space in their hands. There was a defensive circle in Chicago, a defensive circle in Detroit, and the Niagara River Defense Line. The latter two protected Toronto and Montreal downstream. These two major industrial centers passed through the Great Lakes.
The water system provided material supplies to the American and Canadian coalition forces. As for all other cities, including Vancouver in western Canada, the central plains and the eastern coast of North America from New York to Boston have fallen into the hands of the coalition forces.
So far, except for the Chilean guerrillas who are still resisting the invaders of Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, the whole world has no longer heard the sound of gunfire. The long-lost peace has made countries around the world cheer. Of course, after cheering, they have to quickly clean up the ruins of their homes.
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At this time, almost more than half of the land in Europe has been completely destroyed. This really needs to be cleaned up. Because I miss my homeland, the front has been in a state of armistice. Both the Allied Powers and the Allied Powers have seen a wave of soldiers fleeing to varying degrees.
Those officers also turned a blind eye. Some of them even fled. Anyway, the war was over, and they didn't want to fight anymore even if the talks collapsed.
This situation is particularly serious in the Russian army. It is estimated that on average, at least a thousand people flee their troops every day and return to their hometowns all the way from various fronts. Of course, one-third of them here have lofty ideals and half
On the way to St. Petersburg, no one noticed.
As for the negotiations in Beijing, there is actually nothing to talk about. All the Allied Powers can strive for is less war reparations. In addition, the Russians also need to study clearly whether to cede the east of the Volga River or the east of the Urals. Furthermore, they need to ask Germany and Austria
and the land ceded by the Ottoman Empire. These two are the main issues. As for the others, there is no point in talking about them. The land that Britain needs to cede to China is basically all in the hands of China. Naturally, it is impossible to give it away again. Although France
They have regained the land occupied by Germany, but if they don't hand it over again, William will definitely not agree.
"When I say east of the Volga River, I mean east of the Volga River. Can I change what I said at will?" Emperor Yang said to the Russian negotiator Count Witte with an unhappy look on his face.
"Your Majesty, if this happens, Her Majesty the Queen of our country will be very sad. I think based on the friendship between you and Her Majesty the Queen of our country, I don't want to see her too sad. Here is a personal letter from the Queen to you. She very much hopes that you will be with her.
Our Emperor, His Majesty, can restore the friendship of the past, and also very much hopes that Russia and China can continue to be as close as brothers in the future." Witte said cautiously.
His words certainly did not mean to ask Emperor Yang to think about his friendship with Empress Alexandra in bed, but to remind him that both Russia and China had a potential enemy that needed to be faced after the war. If Emperor Yang could
Be open to Russia, then Russia is very willing to serve as a pawn for China in the future, and we can deal with the Germans together.
Emperor Yang received the letter from Yuan Shizhang expressionlessly. His wife's letter was more direct. It made it clear that her cousin was her husband's main enemy after the war, and Germany would definitely not stop.
The pace of external expansion, after recovering from the trauma of the war, will definitely continue to expand eastward. A too weak Russia cannot stop it. At that time, it can only surrender to Germany. I believe that is definitely not a good thing for China. But if
Without overly weakening Russia, a Russian empire that is strong enough to counter Germany will become a strong barrier for China in the West. With Russia in China, there will never be a need to worry that German expansion will threaten China's interests.
It should be said that the Russians are very clear about this. Of course, Yang Feng also believes that Alexandra has a similar private letter sent to her cousin. Now Russia just wants to choose a backer to resist
Germany can continue to expand eastward or resist China's continued expansion to the west. Between the two, it is obviously most beneficial to lean towards China.
First, China is now the most powerful, and the strength of this backing is reassuring. Judging from the current strength comparison, Germany does not have the strength to provoke China in the short term. If it follows China and mixes with Russia, its security is guaranteed. Second, China
He has swallowed too much at one time, and digestion in the future will definitely take a long time. To put it simply, Yang Feng ate much fuller than William. The next time he will feel hungry will definitely be longer than William. Lying on him like this
The safety period under your feet will be longer.
But if Yang Feng really insists on sticking to the east of the Volga River, then Russia will definitely not be able to accept it. It will be equivalent to cutting off almost half of Russia's existing territory, and then Russia will have nothing left. If that really happens
Russia had no choice but to surrender to Germany.
"Well, I feel a little sad when you say this. Thinking back on the friendship with Nicholas and Alexandra, it seems like it was just yesterday. But after all, I am only the emperor of a constitutional empire. I can't do it because of personal feelings.
To interfere with the government's decision, the most I can do is help you make peace, but if the Congress and the cabinet insist on the original conditions, then there is nothing I can do." Yang Feng said with a sad expression, and at this time he did not mention what he had just said.
That's it.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Witte said quickly.
"However, one thing is necessary. China's territory must cross the Ural Mountains. There is no room for negotiation on this point." As soon as he finished thanking him, Yang Feng continued.
"What does your Majesty mean?" Witte asked warily, but he could understand this point. If the two sides use the Ural Mountains as the dividing line, Russia will undoubtedly gain greater freedom, but China's territory extends beyond the Ural Mountains, then
Russia is effectively in Yang Feng's hands.
"Your country must cede a sufficient area of land to China west of the Ural Mountains. As for the size of this land, this can be negotiated separately. This is the bottom line and cannot be changed." Yang Feng said, such an extension into Russia
The core bridgehead is a must. Perm, Izhevsk, these places must be obtained. It is estimated that the Russians will be a little unbearable further south. Who cares, when the Russian Civil War breaks out, it will probably be over again.
They have to give it to the south as well.
"Your Majesty, the French representative is still waiting to be summoned!" After sending Witte away, Attendant Yuan said.
"French? What do you do with such a worthless country? Just send him away!" Emperor Yang said disdainfully.
France indeed has no value to him anymore, and such a country is not worth supporting. He can support the Russians on land and the British on the sea. This will be enough to lock William on the left and the right.
Helping France is too obvious. Besides, the three minions of Spain, Italy, and the Ottomans are in southern Europe. This is enough to ensure China's strategic layout. There is no need to make additional moves.
In this case, Chief Yuan had no choice but to go out and tell the French negotiators with a look of regret on his face that His Majesty the Emperor had caught a cold and was not feeling well enough to see guests. You should please come back.
The poor French representatives had no choice but to leave the palace in humiliation. Their current situation was very bleak. The Germans were very firm in their demands. Everything north of the Seine River must be ceded to Germany. William would not make Bismarck's mistake this time. As for the
Paris also uses the Seine River as the dividing line. Of course, the main part is still in German hands. In addition, within 50 years after the war, France is only allowed to retain a maximum of 200,000 army troops and is not allowed to have a navy.
This is actually equivalent to disarming France. From now on, France will always lie at the feet of Germany. I originally thought that I could ask for Yang Feng's help and lose some benefits, even a little less, but unfortunately Emperor Yang directly
Ignoring them, the last hope was shattered. The French negotiators who walked out of the Imperial City of China felt extremely sad. Poor France has actually reached the point where even people who come to beg for money are kicked out. Thinking about how majestic the Napoleonic era was,
The whole of Europe has been trampled underfoot. In less than a hundred years, it has been reduced to the status of a third-rate small country. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!