Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

When An Wenhua and others were in a state of desperation, Murong Jingming, who was forcibly awakened from his sleep, walked in quickly.

"Lord Murong came just in time." An Wenhua told Murong the two news about the Russian army's eastward arrival and the remnants of the Qing court, and then asked. "Master Murong thinks how we should deal with it."

Murong Jingming didn't answer directly, but instead ordered to the little official who was waiting on the side: "The thicker the tea, the better."

After the bitter and astringent Yan tea flowed into his mouth, Murong Jingming, who was slightly refreshed, said decisively: "It is absolutely impossible for the Raksha people to fight our army in the west of the lake, and it is impossible to go to the north of the Lena River." Chase down Jianlu."

Looking at the puzzled crowd, Murong Jingming explained: "Even if the Luocha army got the food and fodder transported from the rear, it was not just to "force" our army back in the west of the lake. How could they have the guts to invade the east of the lake again."

Bao Chongzhi suddenly realized: "That's right, it's already July, and winter is coming in a blink of an eye, how dare the Raksha people cross the North Sea to invade the hinterland of our army in the cold winter, and the Raksha army has tens of thousands of horses, staying in the barren land west of the lake , and how much food is needed for maintenance?"

"Exactly, given our dynasty is so rich, maintaining eight thousand troops in Beihai is already the limit, how can the Raksha people's financial resources compare with our dynasty." Murong Jingming's words obviously have subjective factors, Fortunately, it is too far from the truth, and it can be regarded as a false hit. "For the time being, the land west of the lake is like this, and the north of the Lena River is even more wild. How can the Raksha people have the financial and material resources to maintain the pursuit of the remnants of Jianlu?"

An Wenhua became even more worried: "According to Lord Murong's words, the Raksha people may indeed send troops to recover the west of the lake when they come, but if they cannot be suppressed, they may be appeased. For me, it is even more serious for the northern frontier defense."

From this, An Wenhua made up his mind: "In this way, we can only make temporary concessions to the Raksha people." [

Murong Jingming said urgently: "General Protector, don't show weakness too much. Even if the Raksha people can drive troops to regain the west of the lake, they will not be able to return to the old view in three or two years. You must worry about our army's raids and disturbances. The garrison alone can make it easier It is unspeakably miserable, and this is a favorable condition that our court can maintain. And even if we make concessions and give up the west of the lake, the Raksha people may not be without their confidantes. Once they go to ask for the east of the lake, your lord will not give it."

Murong Jingming's meaning is very clear. If you want to worry about the alliance between the Russians and the rest of the Qing court, it can only be done because of choking to help solve any problems, or you have to make a gesture of fear in order to preserve the fruits of today's victory.

An Wenhua, who was worried about gains and losses, wavered again: "Then, according to Lord Murong, how should we respond to the Rakshasa people?"

A few days later, the negotiating teams of Xia and Russia sat together again. Perhaps they already knew the news of the Russian army's eastward advance.

Sure enough, at the beginning of the meeting, Earl Magnitogor asked An Wenhua: "Honorary Earl, I wonder if you have made a decision on my suggestion yesterday."

An Wenhua didn't answer directly, but just gestured with his eyes, so Hu Zongxun stood up and responded: "According to the results of our discussions with the embassy of the State of Eros, we are now notifying the embassy of the State of Eros that our court is willing to give up our efforts to protect the Butra River and the Territorial claims in the eastern part of the upper reaches of the Yenisei River, dividing the territories of the two countries according to the existing occupied areas."

Earl Magnitogor was prepared to mention the remnants of the Qing court on the Chinese side, but the Chinese side was only willing to give up the territory that had not yet been acquired, which made the Russians dissatisfied: "This is Is Huaxia the final decision?"

Hu Zongxun pointedly responded to Maimang: "Your Excellency, I haven't finished speaking yet. There are conditions for our side to make such a concession. We must continue to have the right to protect the Inner Mongolian tribes in the above-mentioned areas. That is, if local officials of the Eros State want to The trial of members of the Mongolian tribe protected by our dynasty requires the consent of our dynasty, and the officials of our dynasty's Grand Court attend the hearing; The consent of the salt and iron envoy of the North Sea Metropolitan Guard; the Mongolian tribes protected by our dynasty have the right to move freely; the Mongolian tribes protected by our dynasty do not undertake noble service; the settlers of Eros are not allowed to occupy the land protected by our dynasty at will The grassland of the Mongolian tribe”

Hu Zongxun’s words aroused unanimous dissatisfaction among the Russians after they were translated. Baron Sergeyevsky stood up and flatly denied: “Any nation in Russia is a citizen of the Tsar, and it is absolutely impossible for another country to have Protection, this is a provocation to Russia, we believe that your country's request is polite and an act of deliberately sabotaging the negotiations."

Bao Chongzhi couldn't bear the sight of the Russians baring their teeth and claws. He stood up and responded viciously, "Don't talk about the big deal. Let's talk with swords and guns. Let's see who gets kicked out in the end."

Facing the Chinese mission that suddenly became tough again, Earl Magnitogor shot a suspicious look in his eyes.He didn't know why Huaxia only retreated half a step. Could it be that Huaxia saw through its own cards?Does it really not care that Russia will support the remnants of the Qing Empire?

Earl Magnitogor, unable to figure out what the Chinese mission's seeming retreat meant, had to go into battle again in person: "Honorable Earl, I personally think that the language of your mission members is problematic and does not conform to the Diplomatic protocol."

An Wenhua responded indifferently: "Your envoy has misunderstood. The representative of our mission is just explaining his point of view, not intimidation. Of course, Eros is also a big country, and obviously it will not be intimidated by our court's intimidation. , but is it really necessary for the two countries to have an all-out war over a skirmish on the border?"

Earl Magnitogor took a deep breath: "Are you also threatening? No, no, your Excellency is right, Russia will not accept any blackmail, but Russia has made great concessions, Not only did you give up the entire basin to the east and south of the Lena River, but you also gave up the Lower Baikal region, but your country is still entangled in the rights and interests of the Upper Baikal region. This is not the attitude that a big country should have. "

An Wenhua asked rhetorically: "land is worth an inch of gold. Is it what a big country should do if it gives up its land at will? No, a big country that gives up its land at will will not be appreciated by other countries, but will be admired by those small countries that are not strong enough ridiculed, and thus tempted them to plot further over the territories of great powers.”[

Earl Magnitogor seemed to understand something, and he smiled slightly: "Your Excellency said very well, the attitude of the Chinese Empire is also the attitude of Russia towards the Upper Baikal region. We must not give an inch, so a war broke out, which can only be said to be a pity."

An Wenhua thought for a while, and slowly said: "In order to avoid a large-scale war between the two countries, we can further abandon the upper reaches of the Angara River such as Zima, but we must retain the Irkutsk River Basin and other areas. Protection rights of native Mongolian tribes."

"Our country can accept that your country retains the right to protect the Mongolians in the Upper Baikal region, but Irkutsk is the capital of Russia's Eastern Siberia province, so I hope your country can return it." Earl Magnitogor bargained Said. "Of course, our country also understands your country's emphasis on natural borders, and can agree to your country's sole occupation of Lake Baikal."

It has to be said that the latest response from the Russians is already close to the psychological expectations of the Chinese mission, so Jia Wenqing finally fought on behalf of An Wenhua: "Our country can exchange the protection rights of the Irkutsk River Basin with the protection of the Lake Simon Department. .”

Seeing that the Chinese side has tended to accept Russia's request, the Russians began to bargain every inch: "Our country can give up the east and north sides of the mountain waterline on the south side of the mouth of the lower reaches of the Irkutsk River as the Lena River." The source of Mount Baikal.”

After a short discussion, the Chinese mission made a final reply: "If this is the only case, our court still demands to retain the right to protect the Huximeng Department and to obtain the entire Sayan Mountains area."

"Russia can agree that the Chinese Empire has the right to protect the Mongolian tribes in the Upper Baikal region; in the Sayan Mountains region, our country can also accept the request that the starting and ending line of the northern foothills of the Eastern Sayan Mountains be used as the border between the two countries." Russians who are afraid of long nights and dreams He did not entangle too much in the protection rights of the Mongolian Ministry in the Upper Baikal region, but seized another small loophole in China to refute. "However, the West Sayan Mountains area is currently owned by the Jungar Empire. It is not appropriate for our country to draw a border with your country, so as not to cause dissatisfaction with the Jungar Empire."

The Chinese court has not shown any signs of breaking with the Jungar Empire so far. Therefore, An Wenhua and others made it clear to the Russians that the sovereignty of the Sayan Mountains was actually trying to play a side ball. It is best to give it to Huaxia, but if the Russians are not fooled, it will be hurtful. At least it will prevent the Zhungeer Empire from being stabbed by the Russians in the future, causing border troubles and even a war between Xia Zhun and the two countries.

"Since your country can only determine the eastern border between the west of the lake and the Wulianghai, then we request the right of naval armed ships to navigate freely in the appropriate section of the Lena River." At first glance, the request of the Chinese mission is just to take off their pants Farting is unnecessary. After the two countries are divided by the middle line of the Lena River, Chinese ships have the right to sail on the river without explanation. There is no need for the Russian side to agree to anything, but in fact the real request of Huaxia is still to come. "And demand the right to obtain supplies in Russian towns in Hexi and Hebei, and at the same time demand the right to arrest, try, and dispose of those who cross the border along the Lena River. In addition, the people and merchants on the Chinese border have the right to carry out trade in Russian border cities. normal trade."

Earl Magnitogor of course knew that China’s request was not to prevent the remnants of the Qing court from crossing the Lena River from infiltrating into the Chinese-controlled area and attacking Russian poachers, so he replied: “Russia agrees that the subjects of the Chinese Empire will live in Xia Russia. Trade in border cities, but your country should restrict your subjects from entering Russia, which is 5 versts away from the Lena River. Equivalently, your country should also allow Russian residents and merchants to trade in your border cities, and Russia will also restrict these Russian people from Go deep within 5 versts of your country's border south of the Lena River and east of it. As for your country's request, the right of your fleet to sail freely on the Lena River and receive supplies in Russian cities and towns, our country may consider granting it, but requires In the demarcation of the Sayan Mountains, your national defense steals the watershed to go north as compensation. Moreover, our country will not allow your naval ships and armed personnel on board to arrest Russian residents in Russia and Russian waters unless they are on the border as agreed between the two countries. Inadmissible areas are arrested. At the same time, Russia will not allow your country to try and deal with Russian transgressors without Russian judicial personnel”

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