Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Guan Xuqing didn't show much surprise, but asked flatly, "What's the reaction from the UK?"

"So far, the British government has not issued any statement on this matter." Feng Xianghua wondered why the emperor didn't ask about the situation in Hong Kong when he came up, as if the victory was already in his mind.

"How are the casualties?"

"This is the process of this battle and the casualties, please have a look."

After watching it, Guan Xuqing said to Feng Xianghua: "The future war will be fought like this Hong Kong battle, understand?"

"Cha." Feng Xianghua could hear that the emperor was obviously very satisfied with this battle, but there was not much surprise on his face.

"The most urgent task now is to maintain social stability in Hong Kong. Foreign businessmen and British soldiers participating in the war must be treated differently. British businessmen must be monitored but must not be easily detained. British prisoners of war must not be abused, but they must be detained and closely monitored. .”

"Cha. Are we taking the initiative to contact the British side or..."

"Don't pay attention to them. China is the winner. Hong Kong is firmly in our hands. The British will soon lose their composure."

Guan Xuqing’s judgment was correct. Fifteen hours after the Hong Kong battle ended, the British Foreign Office and the Military Department issued a solemn statement in London, in which they severely condemned the barbaric act of the Chinese government’s reckless invasion of Hong Kong. This battle exposed China’s disguise. The hypocrisy of the peace messengers, and called on peace-loving countries all over the world to unite and condemn China's aggression.

Regarding this, Guan Xuqing just laughed it off. He immediately instructed the Ministry of Culture to activate the imperial propaganda machine and bombarded the British government together. This not only revealed the truth and historical origin of the Hong Kong issue again, but also brought back the past British aggression against China and other countries. Photos are published together.All of a sudden, the war of words between China and Britain permeated the whole world.

After several days of mutual attacks, the British were finally defeated. After all, for the aggressive Britain in the past, there were too many things that could not be put on the table. It also greatly aroused the anti-British sentiments of the people in the British colonial countries and regions. The British knew that if the fight continued like this, Britain’s diplomatic situation in the world would be extremely embarrassing. In the end, Queen Victoria instructed the Parliament to cooperate with the The Chinese government makes formal contacts for further consultations on the Hong Kong issue.

But this time Wu Tingfang was not in a hurry. In one day, the British Foreign Office sent power to Beijing six times, hoping to have an early consultation. Tang Shaoyi, the director of the Information Department, came to Wu Tingfang in a hurry. The government has sent power to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs several times, shouldn't we give an answer, it is always so indifferent, what if the emperor blames it!"

Wu Tingfang said with a smile: "The emperor will not blame. Before this war, we showed full sincerity. How did the British make things difficult for us at that time? Can you forget it? Now, Hong Kong is already in the We have it in our hands, and it is not us but the UK that are flustered now. Don't worry, wait a little longer."

Tang Shaoyi wiped the cold sweat off her brow and said, "What if the British declare war on our country in a hurry?"

Wu Tingfang's complexion sank: "Shaochuan, I have said many times that diplomatic work is related to the national system. We only need to maintain the dignity of the empire. As for the following things, we can't control them. This is called doing everything possible." What's more, the British were almost dragged down by the world war, and now they are devastated, dare to declare war on our country for a small Hong Kong? You must know that today's England is not the powerful empire on which the sun never sets."

"Yes."

On the second day, the British could no longer hold back, and directly sent a telegram to Beijing, stating that regardless of whether the Chinese government agreed or not, the British would immediately send a negotiating team led by Foreign Secretary Smeigley to Beijing, hoping to Received a fair and friendly reception from the Chinese side.Wu Tingfang immediately brought this telegram to see the emperor.After reading it, Guan Xuqing said with a smile: "The British people sometimes can't sit still, so they don't need to give a reply, but when they come, they should be received according to formal diplomatic etiquette."

"twitter."

On the fourth day after Lu Rongting's troops occupied Hong Kong, the British diplomatic negotiating delegation finally arrived in Beijing. Wu Tingfang led a group of key officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold a brief but warm welcome ceremony.After the ceremony, at the request of the British representatives, the press meeting and other links were omitted, and the group went directly into the conference room prepared by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.There is no redundant welcome speech, no redundant thank you speech, and the negotiation between the two parties will proceed immediately!

Smegley first said: "Your Excellency, the whole world now knows that a regrettable incident occurred on September 9. China brazenly launched an act of aggression against Hong Kong. We are very angry about this. , Today I am here to meet you on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen and the people of the British Empire, in order to state our three requirements."

"Really?" Wu Tingfang didn't expect the British to be so aggressive at this point, but he knew that diplomatic negotiations always pay attention to the first move, as long as they can overwhelm the opponent in terms of momentum, then the next negotiations will be even better. In order to go smoothly, for the British who are used to seeing the world, this one is of course very skillful. "Which three requirements, we are all ears."

"First, both of us must be soberly aware that this war is a war of aggression against Hong Kong launched by China unilaterally. All the British working for the Hong Kong government. Third, the Chinese army must immediately withdraw to the border line before the war began, and the British government will resume the management of this area. Considering the friendship between China and Britain, and the reasons for this Due to some accidental factors in this war, we have decided not to hold the Chinese side accountable for the losses suffered by the British side in this war.” Smeigley spoke quickly, staring sharply at every Chinese official present .

Wu Tingfang listened quietly, knowing that the other party was arguing three points unreasonably. He was obviously a loser, and he tried his best to show an aggressive posture. It was not until the other party finished speaking that he coughed dryly and said: "Smig Mr. Lai, we refuse to accept these three demands you put forward."

This very plain sentence made all the representatives of the British side change their colors, and Smeigley said with a livid face, "Why?"

"Our position and views on the Hong Kong issue have been expressed many times by His Majesty the Emperor and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There is no need to reiterate it. Before this war, we have always maintained a positive attitude. There is an agreement on this issue, but it is a pity that you turned a blind eye to our efforts, and instead expressed your decision to use force to prevent China from taking back Hong Kong on a formal diplomatic occasion. The British government should take full responsibility." Wu Tingfang replied calmly.

Smeagley suddenly stood up, the muscles on his face twitched in anger: "Then what exactly do you want?"

Wu Tingfang sneered: "If the British government wants to continue to maintain friendly relations with China, the Hong Kong issue should be properly resolved. The two sides should sign a new agreement and hold a formal ceremony to exchange Hong Kong to the empire. If the British government wants to If we turn against the empire, we have nothing to fear, whether you admit it or not, Hong Kong will be reintroduced into the territory of the empire from now on. But the empire will make a new evaluation of the relationship between China and Britain."

Wu Tingfang's meaning is obvious, that is, if the UK wants to continue to maintain diplomatic relations with China and receive financial assistance from China, it must unconditionally recognize the ownership of Hong Kong. Otherwise, China and the UK will embark on the road of hostility. Anyway, Hong Kong has already It is occupied by China, even if you do not admit it, there is nothing you can do about it.

Smigley was furious, and couldn't help shouting anymore: "Minister, do you want to get the British Empire's declaration of war for a Hong Kong?"

This is no longer a negotiation, but a threat or intimidation.Wu Tingfang snorted with a cold face: "The development history of the empire in the past 20 years has shown that even in its weakest period, it has never been afraid of any power. Back then, the British Far East Fleet maintained its invincibility in the world, but in the end it was still defeated by China. In the hands of the fleet, I am afraid that you have not forgotten this matter."

Wu Tingfang's words were full of needles, which made Smegley speechless for a moment, and his pale face turned purple.

ps: There will be content about punishing corrupt officials later. There are real people in history, and some processing is needed for the plot of the novel.In addition, the new cover has been completed, but there is a small problem that cannot be replaced for the time being, and I believe it will be resolved soon.In the end, I begged my brothers for flowers, and I burst into tears...

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At this time, Tang Shaoyi said: "Mr. Smeagley, you have traveled far and wide to Beijing, and you have fully expressed your sincerity in the negotiation. The Hong Kong issue is a foregone conclusion, and no one can change it. It is better for you to recognize the ownership of Hong Kong." , It should be regarded as an explanation to your Majesty the Queen, otherwise, once the relationship between China and the UK breaks down, it will be a huge loss to either party."

Under Wu Tingfang and Tang Shaoyi's hard and soft attack, Smegley was completely defeated in the end, and slumped on a chair like a deflated ball.

That afternoon, after calling the Queen, the British representative bit the bullet and signed the "Sino-British Convention on the Question of Hong Kong."

The convention emphasizes: First, the British government recognizes that Hong Kong has always been China's territory, and will always recognize Hong Kong's ownership of China.Second, the UK must withdraw all Hong Kong garrisons, and China will arrange the garrison. The Chinese government will protect all legal rights and interests of all foreign businessmen and expatriates, including British businessmen.Third, China and the UK will not provide any explanation for the Hong Kong Battle, and will not hold each other accountable for the war, and each will bear its own losses.Fourth, on October 1900, 10, a handover ceremony for the sovereignty of Hong Kong was held. From the date of handover, China will resume jurisdiction over Hong Kong. The original Hong Kong Governor’s Government will withdraw from Hong Kong. Treaties and proposals on the Hong Kong issue, such as the Beijing Treaty, will be invalidated on their own.

The negotiation between China and Britain on the Hong Kong issue has come to an end.

Once the "Sino-British Convention on the Question of Hong Kong" was signed, the Chinese media immediately published the general content of the treaty.China will take back Hong Kong in a few days, that is, on October 1900, 10!This shocking good news immediately ignited the long-suppressed patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people, and people from all walks of life across the country cheered and celebrated Hong Kong's return in various forms.

In Chongqing, people use various homemade small paper boats, put a small candle on them, gather on the banks of the Yangtze River, and put them into the river.Tens of thousands of paper boats filled with lights slowly flow along the water to the Three Gorges, to Wuhan, to Shanghai, and finally to the East China Sea.

In Shanghai, hundreds of thousands of citizens spontaneously flocked to the site of the Shanghai City Hall. The joyful crowd chanted various slogans and sang the national anthem of the empire together with important officials of the Shanghai Municipal Government.

In Fuzhou, the excited crowd gathered into a long stream of people, dancing dragons and lions and setting off firecrackers along the banks of the Minjiang River.

In Guangzhou, the people danced and sang happily on the seashore, and finally looked at Hong Kong, which was only a short distance away, and shouted together: "Hong Kong, come back!"

In Beijing, millions of people from all over the country gathered in front of Tiananmen Square, looking at the Tiananmen Gate Tower and the dragon flag flying high on the flag platform in front of the city gate.When Guan Xuqing led the top government and military leaders to the Tiananmen Rostrum collectively, the boundless crowd burst into applause.After a long time, the cheering crowd still showed no sign of stopping.

Guan Xuqing had no choice but to wait for the crowd to calm down a bit, and went straight to the loudspeaker, waving to the millions of people.

"Today", Guan Xuqing paused, and the crowd below gradually quieted down. He continued: "We are here to celebrate the return of Hong Kong. Every Chinese is very excited, because we all saw a mother. After all kinds of hardships, I finally found my child. Hong Kong, who has been wandering abroad for 51 years, is coming back!"

Speaking of this, his tone began to become passionate: "In order to realize this ideal that has been lingering in the heart of the empire for a long time, we have seen that countless soldiers of the empire have gone through fire and water, braving the hail of bullets and marching forward bravely. We have seen that countless farmers are working hard, Contribute to the prosperity of the empire. We have seen countless engineers and experts working tirelessly to improve the scientific and technological strength of the empire. Today, I thank you on behalf of the imperial government and military department. You are the empire A true backbone of steel!"

"Of course, we have also seen that countless soldiers fell on the battlefield and slept in the depths of the sea and underground. They exchanged their blood for the glory of today's empire. Once upon a time, China was a country that was humiliated. The lamb, even just a geographical term. There have been many people with lofty ideals who tried to use a more moderate way in exchange for the revival of China, trying to make China go back to the road of the central country that has paid tribute to the Wan Dynasty. But their methods only got The warlord separatism, the people's livelihood decline, and the country's further decline. Numerous facts have proved that only when the empire is truly strong can it have a place in the world. What I have to do is to seek the most glorious position under the sun for China. Cheer, for the prosperity of China, cheer for the return of Hong Kong!"

Shocking shouts and cheers erupted in front of Tiananmen Square. From this moment on, the people of all Beijing and all of China fell into the infinite longing for the rise of the empire.

After solving the Hong Kong issue, Guan Xuqing has been in good spirits for the past few days. On this day, he specially summoned Kang Youwei to the palace to play chess. There are not many entertainments in the palace. Chess is a recreational activity that can please the body and mind without losing the monarchy, so it has been loved by emperors throughout the dynasties.Guan Xuqing likes to play chess with Kang Youwei not because the other party is so good at chess, but because Kang Youwei is sometimes a little pedantic, but he has poetry and books, and he can learn ancient and modern history and political culture at his fingertips. He flattered the emperor by playing chess, but from time to time he could put forward some insights, and even remonstrate with the emperor in person. This kind of literati's integrity and bearing are highly valued by Guan Xuqing.Therefore, Guan Xuqing has always regarded Kang Youwei as a capable minister in the Qing school. To put it bluntly, Kang Youwei is a person who can pour cold water on himself when his mind is impulsive. Never heard of it.

The emperor held the white, and Kang Youwei held the black. The two of them were still the same as usual at first, neither of them spoke, and the chess pieces flew like flying. The black and white sides gradually began to enter the situation of hand-to-hand combat, so the flag speed of both sides gradually slowed down, and sometimes it took several minutes to think about the next move.

Guan Xuqing picked up a white chess piece, frowned and said, "What do you think of my taking back Hong Kong this time?"

Kang Youwei was startled, he didn't expect the emperor to ask this question suddenly, he looked up, then lowered his head and said indifferently: "Going back to the emperor, I think this is expected, and it will happen sooner or later. The key is that it will happen naturally. "

This time it was Guan Xuqing's turn to be surprised. He thought that the other party would praise the emperor's grand gesture, but he didn't expect Kang Youwei to say that it was a matter of course. It seemed that he didn't have a great relationship with the emperor. He was a little angry and said, "What do you mean?" If it were someone else, they would still be able to take back Hong Kong, right?"

"I don't dare, but everything has its own destiny. When history has developed to that point, Hong Kong will naturally take it back." Kang Youwei said he dared not on the surface, but he clearly insisted on his own opinion.

Guan Xuqing raised his eyebrows, and felt that this sentence sounded familiar no matter how he heard it, so he said: "Guangsha, I heard that this sentence does not match your usual remarks. Don't you usually strongly advocate the power of the sky?"

"I recently fell in love with someone..."

"Who?"

"Does the emperor know that there is a great philosopher in Germany named Marx?"