Until this stage, countries have not expressed any statements about China's civil war and revolution, and neither supported nor opposed it. Especially after Song Biao's Northeast Army directly attacked the Qing Dynasty's capital, countries have become more cautious about this.

All countries have generated electricity to the Northeast Revolutionary Army, hoping that Song Biao will ensure the safety of foreign expatriates in Beijing. There is no need to worry about this. Foreigners who can run away basically ran away a few days ago. All that is left is diplomatic relations between the embassies of various countries.

Officials and some priests who stayed in the capital.

Song Biao's call was to make the best efforts to ensure that he could not guarantee that every foreigner was safe. If the cannon continues to be fired like this, there will always be someone who will die. It is normal to kill a few people occasionally. If foreign countries use this as a reason for interference,

Then just do it.

*** After five years of preparation, no opponent dared to compete with him head-on. He was very upset and had nowhere to vent.

Chen Qicai was not here, Jiang Zhengyuan was the first adjutant. He hurried into the office of the front line command post and seemed to have something to say in front of Song Biao.

Song Biao took off the earmuffs and glanced at Jiang Zhengyuan.

Jiang Zhengyuan saluted straight and said, "Chief, the British Minister, Mr. Zhuerdian, came to ask for a meeting."

"He?"

Song Biao always felt a bad premonition, but he agreed and said, "Let him come in!"

Jiang Zhengyuan paused his head and said: "Master General, Zhang Shizuo sent someone to repay him. The Dongbian Gate has been blasted open, and he used heavy howitzers and field cannons to carry out secondary coverage and strikes. In an hour, sandbags and floating bridges will be forcibly laid.

The 201st Infantry Regiment rushed over."

Song Biao said Oh, "Let him implement the battle as planned."

Jiang Zhengyuan saluted again and withdrew from the command post office.

Song Biao packed up the flyers in his hand. The flyers prepared by the Northeast Army are now trying to stabilize Beijing City, requiring the people not to participate in street fighting and stay at home, and at the same time, they must avoid the main roads to avoid unnecessary casualties.

After a few minutes, the Minister Juerdian, wearing a formal lord's dress, walked in quickly. This was a minister I often saw. Song Biao and him were very familiar with each other, so Song Biao got up and shook hands with him. Invite him to

Sit down in the office of this humble frontline command post.

Before Zhu Erdian sat down, he said to Song Biao directly: "His Excellency Commander-in-Chief Song, first of all, I personally want to congratulate you on becoming the new master of this empire. Your troops are still unrivaled in Asia, even if

The most elite Beiyang Army, the Qing government of your country, also fled, which is really sad. Previously, we always thought that the Beiyang Army would at least fight with your main force in Langfang and Tianjin, but the result was really disappointing people. In your words, the Beiyang Army

It seems that's just that."

Song Biao chuckled and replied: "First of all, I would like to thank you for your congratulations. Regarding the Beiyang Army, I think they are not defeated or fled. They are trying to preserve their strength, but unfortunately I have no such plan and are attacking.

After I went to Beijing, I would send troops to continue chasing them until they admitted defeat and surrendered."

Juerdian seemed to have expected this, saying: "This is obviously a very reasonable choice. No master of the empire can tolerate the existence of rebels. Now, we just have a question, we have always heard of your country.

There is a dispute between constitutional monarchies and republicans in the revolutionary party. We still don’t know which faction you belong to?”

Song Biao said: "It should be a constitutional monarchy. First of all, I need to continue to control China's army and navy and eliminate local forces that are not conducive to national stability. However, I also support the real constitutional monarchy system and promote the democratically elected government to take office. This point It will be different from what I did in the three northeastern provinces, and I will not interfere with the governance of the country unless I think the Prime Minister of the country, or the Prime Minister, is not doing what they should do."

Juerdian was a little surprised, but he replied: "Then I want to congratulate you on behalf of the British Empire for becoming the new emperor of China. After you confirm the date of your ascension, the British Empire will formally give you the congratulations you deserve and Support. Of course, I still want to express regrets about the decline and failure of the Qing royal family. I came to visit you this time because I was entrusted by Prince Zaifeng, the regent of the Qing royal family of your country, and ask if you are willing to accept their peace."

Song Biao could basically guess that Zaifeng really had no way out now. He had many opportunities to break through defense and leave the capital, but he had been hesitant and it was too late to leave now.

He said: "I'm sorry, I won't consider the peace of the Qing royal family."

The Minister Zhuerdian was obviously not surprised. After all, it was at this point that a fool would seek peace with an unarmed royal family, not to mention that the other party was a foreign royal family. He said: "That is to formally beg you for surrender, Prince Zaifeng will come to you. Four conditions were put forward. First, I hope you can ensure the safety of the lives and property of Manchus in the capital; second, I hope you can allow the Qing royal family to live in Xi'an and enfeoff a part of the Qing royal family; third, I hope you promise that the royal family's property is not allowed. Infringement; Fourth, I hope you promise that the royal forest garden and mausoleum will continue to be protected by the new regime and will still belong to the Qing royal family."

Song Biao thought about it and asked Minister Zhuerdian: "Do you think I should agree?"

Minister Juerdian persuaded in kind: "I think this is a good opportunity. At least you have the opportunity to obtain formal recognition directly from the former royal family, and other countries will also formally recognize this. It is a great deal for you to establish a new royal rule in your country. The benefits. Compared to everything you get, these small abandonment is nothing.”

Song Biao sighed: "It's a pity. These small abandonment is inappropriate. I can guarantee the safety of the lives of the people in the capital. As long as they give up resistance, I will never let them stay in Xi'an. In principle, I agree. The royal family's shelter is preserved in the royal gardens in the western suburbs of Beijing. That's all, all the inventory assets of the Qing royal family were plundered from the Chinese people and inherited the property of the previous dynasty, rather than legitimate investment and operating income. It should belong to the state. I have decided to list the Forbidden City and set up the ** National Museum to preserve the various heritages left by the ancient Chinese royal family to this day. These belong to the Chinese nation, not to a certain nation, nor to a certain nation. Family. Someone.”

Minister Juerdian was silent for a moment and continued to persuade: "I personally suggest you think more, this is a major decision after all. Beijing is an ancient city with many historical relics. If you forcefully attack, it may lead to some An unfortunate event happened.”

Song Biao thought for a while and replied: "The British Empire, France, and the Eight-Nation Alliance have fought. Unfortunately, the unfortunate things have not happened to this royal family once or twice. They have always been very good at enduring these things. It may be said that the French have beaten them, the British have beaten them, and even the Japanese have beaten them. We Han people are not allowed to beat them by various countries. Does this logic make no sense? Master, you have to understand that we are being A foreign race has been brutally ruled for 266 years. There are tens of millions of people of our tribe who have been killed by them. There are hundreds of thousands of people in Jiading and Yangzhou in ten days. It has reached a province in Sichuan. The seventh or eighth level was the case after that. They forced us to keep our braids and live the most humiliating life. If we don’t keep braids, we will kill our heads, and massacres one city after another, before The royal family was killed by them, and tens of thousands of people didn't even have any blood. You are talking to me on behalf of the British Empire. Do you think it's appropriate?"

The Minister Juerdian hurriedly defended: "Please be sure to believe that the British Empire did not hold any position in the civil war in your country, nor did it support any plans of the Manchu royal family. This was just that Prince Zaifeng entrusted me to come and serve him. You negotiate the conditions for surrender, and if you disagree, I will just regret to tell him."

Song Biao sighed and said, "I suggest you don't go back and tell him that our army's official attack has begun at 3 o'clock. If everything goes well, we will know the final result before 7 o'clock tonight. All you have to do is to get the diaspora and embassy people away from the West Gate as much as possible, which is currently the only safer area. Regarding this, I think it is not the first time we have notified embassies of various countries."

Minister Zhuerdian said: "Okay, since that's the case, I'm not suitable to go back to the city to meet Prince Zaifeng. By the way, if your time is not very tight, I would like to discuss something with you here." It's very important."

Song Biao took out the silver pocket watch and looked at it, and smiled at the Minister Zhuerdian and said, "You know my rules. Since I decided to meet you, we will leave at least half an hour, and there is still time."

Minister Juerdian smiled and said, "Yes, I have always admired your wonderful rules very much. This will definitely force people around you to improve their efficiency wildly."

Song Biao agreed: "Yes, the reason why this empire is becoming increasingly corrupt is because our efficiency is always too slow."

The Minister Jurden obviously had to seize the time, and he said urgently: "This is the thing, Commander-in-Chief, I am here to represent the Foreign Minister of the British Empire, and first ask you about the treaties signed by our country and your country. , Are you willing to acknowledge the legitimacy of these treaties and continue to continue?”

Song Biao thought for a moment and said, "I obviously have to admit it, but I suggest that your country should send a special envoy to sign a new treaty with me. I suggest that the name "China-UK Friendship Treaty" be adopted. And give reciprocal most-favored-nation treatment to both parties. On the basis of recognizing the main provisions of the preceding treaty, I will promise that the British Empire is the first cooperative country of the new government and will also be the first beneficiary country. Due to many reasons, we Everyone knows that your country has not gained benefits in the development of the three northeastern provinces, which also makes me feel regretful, because your country adheres to the principle of the British-Japanese alliance, and my most important enemy in the three northeastern provinces is the Japanese government. I don't want it. If such regrets continue, it will be a bad thing for both China and Britain."

As for such an answer, Minister Jurden was overjoyed and agreed: "This is really the best news I have heard during this period. So, I would like to know what terms you want in general?"

Song Biao said: "There are many aspects. First, tariff autonomy, which is not the most important point for the UK, because you can't even rank the top five in the ranking of exports to China. My The requirement is to gradually recover tariff autonomy within five years. In terms of major projects, I will retain some discounts, such as machinery and ships; second, ban the consular judgment power, imitate the situation of the three northeastern provinces, and sign with all countries a unified signing of foreign expatriates in China. The management charter is managed by the international regulations of the general administration. An international Supreme Court is established in Shanghai, with a neutral country judge serving as the official and legal management is implemented. Third, the cancellation of the right to free travel and inland shipping rights in the mainland must be obtained outside the acquisition. Under the approval of the Administration, foreign expatriates can enter and exit the mainland, and the inland shipping rights will be retained from the Yangtze River Line to Wuchang, and the rest will be banned. Hankou, Jiujiang and Weihaiwei will be reclaimed. Foreign companies can set up businesses in China in analogy with the regulations of the three northeastern provinces. Institution. Especially Weihaiwei, this place is very important to me and it is impossible to continue to rent it."

Minister Juerdian pondered for a moment and asked, "What about your attitude about the compensation for the Xin Chou Treaty?"

Song Biao replied: "This money can be compensated, but I suggest that the UK compare with the United States, use this part of the expenses to establish schools in China, and support Chinese students to study in the UK by officials."

Minister Juerdian said: "This may require us to consider for a while. Regarding the other three points, if everything is based on the previous examples of the three northeastern provinces, I personally think it is not an agreement that cannot be reached. I would like to emphasize here, about the sovereignty of **

Question, can you be more cautious and respectful…!”

Song Biao snapped his fingers and interrupted the words of the Minister Zhuerdian, saying, "The answer to this question is very simple. Minister, I can sacrifice the armed forces of millions of citizens for this, and fight until I am the only one left.

It's different. This is the pace of the great era. From now on, if any foreign country wants to get involved in China's territory, we Restorians will shed the last drop of blood. Our 600,000 army exists for this.

.I believe that on this issue, Mr. Yuan Shikai and I have roughly the same ideas, so you don’t have to talk about this matter. For now, respecting our country’s sovereignty over ** is the first step in the exchanges between the two countries.

, don't give up on the present for some vain future."

Minister Zhuerdian remained silent. He just wanted to test Song Biao's words, but this answer was too intense.

He began to worry that all the privileges of the British Empire in China might be destroyed in the hands of this man, and that the upcoming new emperor would slowly restore the strength of this Eastern Empire.

The big wheels of history are rolling forward, which is already a very difficult fact to change.

After a moment of silence, Minister Jurden replied briefly: "I understand what you mean and will report to our country truthfully. If we can reach a new treaty that is very beneficial to both countries, I think nothing will be an obstacle.

, I just want to ask at the end, how will your country’s new banking system be set up, and will it still be consistent with the situation in the three northeastern provinces?"

Song Biao said: "I am still considering it. For the moment, maintaining the status quo within the customs is the most stable choice. As for the future, we need to consider it step by step, but this is not the focus of our negotiations. Because if there is foreign investment,

With the space for further opening of banks, the British Empire will definitely receive more favorable treatment than other countries, which is an important commitment for me here.”

Minister Juerdian felt that such an answer was already very satisfying to him, so he stood up and said goodbye: "Then I congratulate you again, Commander-in-Chief, I won't be long before we will be in a formal occasion again.

When we meet, on that time, on behalf of our country, I should congratulate you on your official role as the Emperor of the New Empire, right?"

Song Biao was not very sure and replied: "It depends on the situation. We should always take one step at a time, right?"

Minister Juerdian smiled cautiously and said, "Yes, Commander-in-Chief, then please allow me to say goodbye first."

Song Biao nodded slightly, stood up and personally sent Minister Zhuerdian to leave the front line command post. At this moment, they did not expect that a few months later, all the things they talked about at this time would be vain.

Facts may prove that as long as countries that have formed alliances with Japan will decline faster!~!
Chapter completed!