Chapter 20 Preparation for Negotiation
Liu Haotian, the representative of the military of the line, nodded and continued: "The Han Feng General's plan, the summer offensive has taken shape and the troops have begun to be mobilized. The zui*lu Academy cannot reach an agreement, so he started fighting immediately, always trying to wake the British. This trick is useless, and it depends on who is hard in the end. As for those Malays, I personally don't think that after the British retreat, they can compete with our army of war."
Zhou Zhongming, Minister of General Logistics, added: "The momentum of recruits joining the army is very good. After the two-month short training period, there will be 10,000 troops to go to the battlefield. If the training period is shortened, the replenishment speed will be faster. In terms of materials, after continuous seizure, and the secret passage between us and the East Coast base will be completed. Moreover, the food and supplies required by British prisoners of war are all under the responsibility of the International Red Cross. Of course, we have also gained a lot of benefits from it. In short, the material basis for our continued fighting with the British is still fine."
"After that, he is the representative of the military!" Zhao Xiaomei raised her head and said with a smile: "No one said he wanted to truce. What are you anxious about?"
"Haha, can everyone understand their mood?" Xiao Minghua laughed twice, "We will not be fooled again. We must fight. We all know your determination and confidence, but negotiations must also be negotiated. We cannot let the outside world say that we are a group of militants who do not love peace. Negotiations must also be backed by strength. The army is our righteous guarantee. I think, can one be issued by the military in the negotiating representatives!"
"We are also a foil if we want to give up." Liu Haotian and Zhou Zhongming looked at each other and said embarrassedly: "I didn't say anything about war. If we talk, we may not be able to do it."
"Originally, Brother Hanfeng was the best candidate, but he is too important to us." Zhao Xiaomei said with some regret: "So, we have to choose someone who understands international law and has a similar image. We can't let the British catch the handle and let those reporters laugh at it."
Everyone grinned and frowning, and they didn't say anything. Although they had received higher education, it was indeed a difficult problem for them to confront each other in formal diplomatic occasions.
"That..." Zheng Pingru hesitated and broke the silence, "If you really can't choose, if everyone is not afraid of me being misleading, I can try it."
Xiao Minghua blinked his eyes. Zui*lu Academy looked at Zheng Pingru, and after a long time, he said carefully: "Pingru. If you want to say that you are suitable for the people here, you will count you. You have studied law and have been familiar with international law recently. Besides, when you were in Shanghai, you also went from death to death, saw the world, and were calm and persistent..."
"Then do you agree or not?" Zheng Pingru glared and interrupted Xiao Minghua's praise.
"Agree. I agree." Xiao Minghua nodded repeatedly, and his appearance made Zheng Pingru roll his eyes.
"I also agree that Sister Ping Ru is the negotiator." Zhao Xiaomei suppressed her smile and said seriously: "In terms of the logic and rigor of speaking, as well as her familiarity with international law, Sister Ping Ru is the best candidate."
"I agree, too." Liu Haotian nodded in agreement, "The army will send the best security to accompany us to ensure Ms. Zheng's absolute safety."
"Thank you." Zheng Pingru smiled, "No matter how shameless the British are, they will not make unreasonable actions in front of the whole world. There is no problem with my safety."
"Since we agree, we will applaud and continue to study the bottom line and conditions of negotiation!" Li Xiaohai took the lead in applauding and began the next issue.
"Since we have the material foundation and psychological preparation to continue laying, our conditions are more demanding for the British." Zhao Xiaomei suggested: "Anyway, the British are also perfunctory in the world's public opinion."
"Then we require the British to withdraw from Malaya, and all the laws and regulations that the British colonists participated in the formulation will be invalidated, and the people of the Malayan Peninsula will elect their own government and parliament through elections." Xiao Minghua said firmly: "This is the bottom line and conditions of our negotiations."
"Doesn't this seem to be insincere?" Li Xiaohai frowned and said hesitantly.
"Sincerity can be expressed in other ways." Liu Haotian said: "When I came, Commander Hanfeng mentioned whether a prisoner of war could be released in advance. I think since we initially regarded the British as the invaders, we should stick to it now, and the invaders should get out."
"I think it is feasible to release some British civilian prisoners." Shenyang said: "They were originally suspected of hostages, and the release of them had little military impact on us. As for those soldiers and prisoners of war, when will the complete negotiation be successful and when will they be released?"
Zheng Pingru nodded, "Although it is reasonable to continue to detain them internationally. After all, we have officially declared war on Britain, but now it is beneficial to release them to disintegrate the British people and increase the pressure on the British government. Moreover, it proves to the world that we are sincere in resolving the problem peacefully, occupying a moral height first. If the negotiations break down, then we can completely blame it."
"I agree that the role of these civilian prisoners has already been played, and it doesn't make any sense to stay." Li Xiaohai raised his hand and said, "Although they are all false and fake snakes, we might as well pretend to be free and easy and continue to gain support and sympathy from world public opinion."
"I agree, too." Zhao Xiaomei also agreed, "and I suggest releasing it as soon as possible. Just before Sister Pingru leads the delegation to negotiate, create a positive momentum that is beneficial to us, and you can invite more reporters to promote this matter."
"That's the decision." Xiao Minghua finally made the decision, "Please ask Ms. Dorothy and her husband to come. I hope they can accompany Pingru to report the entire process of the negotiation. Pingru, you can select the delegation candidates as soon as possible and go and see Brother Hanfeng. I believe he will have good suggestions and ideas, and you should also have a clear understanding of his next military offensive, so as to grasp the standard of time in the negotiation." A person's anti-Japanese war, Long Teng Nanyang, Chapter 20, Negotiation preparations
Chapter completed!