Chapter 25 The Great Powers Negotiate(2/2)
"It is undoubtedly extremely appropriate and in line with the interests of both Britain and China to resolve all issues in one negotiation."
The other party's request made Zhu Erdian smile slightly in his heart. It was just as he guessed.
"Do you... think so?"
Gu Weijun asked a question at the right time. This was the first time he spoke since he started analyzing the British plan.
Seeing the vice chairman speak, Zhu Erdian nodded. Compared to Lu Zhengxiang, he was more willing to believe that the foreign minister of the State Council was in charge of everything. He tried his best to determine whether there was something in his words.
A special meaning?
Gu Weijun, on the other hand, maintained a calm and unpredictable expression.
"What was he thinking about?"
Zhu Erdian was thinking this in his heart, when he heard Gu Weijun's words.
"First of all, Mr. Minister, I would like to thank your country for your understanding of our government on the tariff issue..."
As soon as he spoke, Gu Weijun's attitude seemed very cordial as before, but then he raised his voice again.
"But, Mr. Minister, I am very curious as to why your country is so..."
Point your finger at the British scheme on the desktop.
At this moment, Gu Weijun's face squeezed out a hint of ridicule:
"The unrealistic plan respects our country's jurisdiction, but requires the establishment of a special court for foreigners, using the laws of the country where the prisoners belong to try prisoners, and respecting our country's territorial sovereignty. Then why is it unwilling to negotiate on the concession issue? Well
…Is this what your country calls respect?”
The continuous questioning and ridicule made Zhu Erdian momentarily embarrassed. He felt that Gu Weijun seemed to have forgotten the official etiquette of diplomatic negotiations at this time.
"Okay, we are 100% sincere about this negotiation, but..." Looking at Zhu Erdian, Gu Weimei's face showed disappointment.
"But what about you?"
Faced with Gu Weijun's doubts, Zhu Erdian pretended to be confused and asked very cleverly:
"Did you mean "sincerity"? Do I understand you correctly?"
This time he spoke to the translator.
"Yes, there is also the allied spirit of friendly treatment!"
Gu Weijun repeated.
Looking at Gu Weijun who was chatting with him, Zhu Erdian thought to himself that he was really a difficult guy. He didn't talk to him about any details when he first came up, and he directly stood on a moral standpoint. This issue is really...
"Okay! Perhaps, in your opinion, this plan does not have much sincerity, but, gentlemen, this is the biggest concession that the UK can make. Please note that in this plan, the UK
It has sacrificed its own interests, and these interests are protected by the treaty! Britain has made concessions!"
After Zhu Erdian answered like this, he saw that the Chinese side fell into silence. The silence of the other party at this time made Zhu Erdian smile on his face. He knew clearly that he had successfully blocked the life gate of the Chinese people.
No matter how difficult these diplomats are, their countries and the State Department need contracts, so they will eventually make concessions.
But at this time, Lu Zhengxiang pretended to be silent and thought for a while. Before, he just listened calmly. After Zhu Erdian finished speaking, he slightly tilted his head towards Gu Weijun. The two looked at each other, both of them looking at each other.
The other party read each other's decision in their eyes, and then nodded imperceptibly - Lu Zhengxiang stood up first - then Gu Weijun also stood up, and other people involved in the negotiation also stood up.
"Your Excellency, Minister, I want the negotiation to end here!"
With that said, to Zhu Erdian's surprise, the negotiation ended.
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Chapter completed!