Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

The U.S. government finally approved the contract with the Qing government. Once the new contract was in hand, the entire court finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now that they had dealt with America, the next things would be much easier. Next, let's continue the talks!

Moreover, with the US government agreeing to the new "Sino-US Beijing Treaty", it means that the military procurement and industrial procurement plans have officially come into effect. The US government has begun to formally prepare military equipment and industrial equipment, which will soon be shipped to Tianjin or Shanghai. As for the port open to the US government, it is set in Qingdao. Most American businessmen are eager to try and go to Qingdao to invest and set up factories. The huge population of the Qing Dynasty has long made these people salivate. Once there is such an opportunity, who would not want to get a piece of the pie?

At this time, Liu Ye and Yi Wenxiang appeared in front of the British and French envoys. Liu Ye's strategy was very simple, divide and conquer, and defeat them one by one. He would deal with the Americans first, and then turn around and prepare to deal with Britain and France. This was the most difficult part. As long as this hard bone was gnawed, the only thing left would be Tsarist Russia, just Tsarist Russia. Liu Ye did not think that the current Qing army could not deal with Tsarist Russia, unless the Tsarist Russia's army came out in full force. However, Tsarist Russia had just been defeated in the Crimean War and was severely damaged by the British. How could it have the ability to come out in full force again and go to China?

Even Britain and France are not having an easy time now. The global economic crisis has just swept across Europe and the United States, and Britain and France have not yet fully recovered from the economic crisis. As long as they make good use of some areas and bite off these two tough bones of Britain and France, there should not be too many problems. The question is how much concessions the Qing government should make!

Liu Ye was very realistic. If a full-scale war really broke out now, the Qing government would undoubtedly be defeated. The entire eastern half of the country would probably be utterly defeated by the British and French armies. The current Qing army, even the most valiant Hunan Army, was far from a match for them. No matter how they fought, if a full-scale war really broke out, the unlucky ones would still be the Chinese. One word, endure! Two words, I will endure! Three words, I will endure to the death. As long as we can survive this disaster, I don't believe that I can't catch up with you by taking advantage of my foresight! Sooner or later, I will settle this account with you!

The British Minister Bruce and the French Minister Bourboulon sat proudly on the armchairs, extremely arrogant. This time they were determined to suppress the Qing government so that it could not raise its head. They would not stop until they had defeated it!

By this time, the two men had already learned about the separate treaty between the Qing government and the American government. They were very dissatisfied with the Americans' treacherous behavior. They said they agreed to advance and retreat together, but you actually stood us up in the middle! This time, no matter what, our two countries will sign a lucrative contract. We just won't give it to you Americans. You'll be greedy to death!

However, when Liu Ye proposed to hold a private meeting with the British and French envoys, the two of them chose to put aside Tsarist Russia and communicate with the Qing government. The two countries could make more demands on the Qing government. If it was a three-way alliance, the meat that was bitten off would have to be divided among the three countries. Moreover, the Crimean War had just ended, and Britain and France had jointly bullied Tsarist Russia. The relationship between the two sides had not yet been repaired. Why should they take you with them when they eat meat? Your Alexander the Great was too cruel. He actually wanted to take away nearly one million square kilometers of land from the Qing Dynasty in one breath. We, the two hegemons of Britain and France, don’t have such a big appetite! You Tsarist Russia took all the benefits, and let us have the leftovers. You are so beautiful!

"Dear Mr. Prince, we hope your government can give us, Britain and France, a satisfactory answer during this meeting. If we can't reach a consensus, we will have to go to war. The main force of our Anglo-French coalition forces, numbering 50,000 to 60,000 men and 30 to 40 warships, is now docked on the Malay Peninsula and can head north at any time. It will only take a week to reach Dagukou again. This time, you will definitely not be our opponent!"

Bruce said proudly to Yi?

Yi? looked at Liu Ye beside him, and Liu Ye quickly translated Bruce's words.

Yi's face darkened. He was a prince of a country, and the Bruce in front of him was just a viscount of the British Empire. There was a huge difference between him and him. How could he allow the Bruce to be so presumptuous?

Yi Yi said calmly, "Liu Ye, tell them both that we can talk, and signing a contract that satisfies everyone is what we hope for, but the Qing Empire will not accept threats from any country. The 460 million people of the Qing Empire will never fear any threats!"

As soon as they opened their mouths, the two sides were already on the verge of a fight, full of gunpowder. Although Yi Xin was a little weak when facing foreigners, that was after the British and French forces broke through the city of Beijing. Now that the British and French forces had suffered a defeat at Dagukou, Yi Xin was naturally bolder and not worried about another war. After all, he had the monk king to support him!

However, Liu Ye didn't think so. Britain and France were defeated because they were careless. It doesn't mean that they are now stronger than them. Your Highness, you should also take it easy...

At this time, after listening to the translator's interpretation, Bulblom became furious. He took out a revolver from his waist and fired two shots at the plaque in front of him!

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Green smoke began to rise from the huge wooden plaque. Bulbron blew proudly at the muzzle of his gun and sneered, "Mr. Prince, may I ask, does your country have such a sharp weapon? If you want to fight a war with us, France, then you have to produce something decent!"

Yi Xin and Wen Xiang, who were sitting opposite each other, were now pale with fear. There were two holes in the wooden plaque. If it had hit their heads, they would have been dead for sure!

Liu Ye smiled bitterly in his heart. It seems that he still has to do it himself!

Liu Ye leaped forward, one hand already on Bulblom's wrist. With a little force, Bulblom felt his eyes blurred, his hand lightened, and the pistol was already in Liu Ye's hand!

Liu Ye said with a smile: "Mr. Bulbulon, we should all be in harmony. Using knives and guns at this time is ungentlemanly..."

As he spoke, Liu Ye's hands were not idle. With a series of dazzling movements, a Berkeley revolver was disassembled into a pile of parts by Liu Ye!

Liu Ye looked at Bulblom, whose face flushed red, and said with a smile, "Mr. Bulblom, please forgive me. I was just excited to see a good gun. I like to take it apart when I see one. Yes, it is indeed a fine pistol, a truly exquisite product!"