Chapter 216: Victory at the Paris Peace Conference
"Do you think Japan has the possibility of repentance? They covet the Northeast, Shandong, and China's covetousness is obvious. I can't think of any reason for them to give up the flesh that they have in their mouths." Gu Weijun said.
"The flu plague broke out in Japan now, but now I have the only medicines that can treat this flu. I have limited the amount of medicine produced by British pharmaceutical factories in order to limit the export of Britain to Japan. Now the effect has come out. The UK has stopped exporting drugs to Japan. If the Japanese want to get the medicine, they can only come and ask me for it."
"In Bordeaux, the Japanese chased them there. I put forward the conditions that if you want medicine, you must give up the invasion of Qingdao, give up the twenty-one articles, give up Japan's unreasonable treaty in China, give up the Boxer indemnity, and give up the interests of the Northeast."
"Also, give me Taiwan as a private territory. Of course, I can hand over Taiwan to you, but I hope you can have the ability to keep Taiwan on your own." Mu Yang said.
Gu Weijun's eyes lit up and he said anxiously: "What you said is true. Do you think Japan will agree to these conditions?"
"You have a saying in China that things are done by man. How can you know if you don't try it?"
On June 28, Mu Yang and Gu Weijun walked into the Paris Peace Conference signing venue in a solemn dress.
Walking into the solemn venue, Mu Yang glanced around, the British, French and American giants were already there, Mu Yang looked at the Japanese seats, and saw Japanese Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida and Japanese ambassador Makino all sitting there.
The two also saw Mu Yang and looked at Mu Yang's gaze. The expressions on their faces were unpredictable and the weather was uncertain.
Mu Yang ignored these and went straight to the Chinese seat with Gu Weijun because Mu Yang came to attend the signing meeting today as a representative of the Chinese side.
The French Prime Minister stood up and said, "After half a year of hard work, the Paris Peace Conference finally reached a basic agreement. Today is the day to sign the contract. Let us put a perfect end to this war, now."
As soon as he said this, Japanese Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida stood up and said, "His Excellency Chairman, I'm sorry to interrupt you." At this point, Yasuya Uchida glanced at Gu Weijun and Mu Yang in the Chinese seats and continued, "We hope to make changes to the treaty, so please allow the conference."
"Change the treaty, are you sure now?" French Prime Minister Crimontseau asked in confusion.
"Yes, I'm sure that our Japanese side has applied to revoke the contents of the treaty regarding the occupation of Qingdao. Japan unconditionally recognizes China's sovereignty over Qingdao and unconditionally handed over Qingdao to China. In addition, the twenty-one articles signed by Japan and China will be abolished from today." Yasuya Uchida said.
Yasuya Uchida's words caused a noise in the venue. People didn't know why Japan gave up the benefits it had already obtained at the last moment.
However, Gu Weijun showed ecstasy expression on his face. He really couldn't believe that things had turned so much. Is China still a chance to win? It's really unbelievable.
After Yasuya Uchida finished speaking, he ignored the disbelieving eyes of everyone in the venue, walked to Mu Yang and whispered: "His Excellency Williams, we Japan agree to the conditions you have proposed. At the peace meeting, we will revoke the twenty-one signed with China, give up the interests of Qingdao, and have other conditions. We can discuss it privately. After all, those things do not involve the Paris Peace Conference Treaty."
Mu Yang smiled and nodded, "I saw your sincerity in cooperation, let's talk about the rest in private."
The signing ceremony was suspended for an hour. After changing the content of the treaty, countries soon completed the signing ceremony, but Gu Weijun happily signed his name this time.
Historically, the Chinese delegation refused to sign, and no one attended the signing ceremony. This time, China took back Qingdao and China won. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!