Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 169 Tokyo Treaty
After all, Ito Hirobumi is a senior and experienced diplomat. After the translator conveyed Feng Xianghua's meaning, Ito Hirobumi found a way to step down.

"Ok."

Feng Xianghua turned and entered the conference room without looking back, followed by Hirobumi Ito.What he didn't want and didn't want to see was the scene of other officials being searched by the officers and soldiers of the Qing Dynasty. In his opinion, this was a great shame and humiliation.

"cha, cha"

Journalists from various countries waiting outside the meeting room, including reporters from Daqing Daily, took pictures of this historical moment, and it was also a shameful moment. Officials entered the meeting room with their heads drooping after undergoing body searches.

It's not that the Qing Dynasty deliberately made things difficult or embarrassing, it was indeed an opportunity to take advantage of the negotiation to assassinate first.Now it's understandable to ask for a body search, but if you don't eat mutton, you'll be in trouble.

After the officials from both sides were seated, the negotiations officially began.After a bunch of rambling official words, Feng Xianghua first said: "Brother Ito, your country attacked our Qing garrison in North Korea. It was your country's fault that led to the war between the two countries. Everyone knows this, so I won't repeat it. Now that both sides have paid a heavy price for the war, my lord, the Qing Emperor, kindly does not want to let the bloodshed happen again, so I sent my brother and brother here to tell the story. I hope that the current dispute can be resolved through peace talks."

"This is very good, as long as the Qing Dynasty is willing to withdraw its troops from this country and guarantee that it will not invade this territory in the future. We are also willing to be responsible for North Korea's surprise attack on your country's army, and are willing to bear the corresponding compensation." Itou Hirobumi said.

"Well, since that's the case, Brother Ito will cut to the chase. How much compensation is your country willing to bear?" Feng Xianghua asked directly.

Ito Hirobumi thought for a while and said: "Based on your country's currency, I would have been willing to bear 200 million silver dollars in compensation. And recognize North Korea as your country's territory."

"Hahaha, North Korea is known all over the world as my Qing territory. Why do you need to admit it? What's more, what can you do if your country doesn't recognize it? Your country almost wiped out more than 7000 people in my Qing Dynasty's reorganized brigade in North Korea. According to my Qing Dynasty The military salary system. Before the currency reform, an ordinary soldier was 2 taels of silver a month. After the currency reform, an ordinary soldier was 20 silver dollars a month, and the salary of officers was even worse. 200 million silver dollars is not enough to pay a brigade for a year! This is how your country Some compensation? The lives of my Qing soldiers are only worth their one-year salary?" Feng Xianghua sneered.

"Well, General Feng, how much compensation does your country need from us?" Ito Hirobumi asked embarrassingly.

Feng Xianghua smiled slightly, but did not answer.Stretched out one index finger and one middle finger and waved in front of Ito Hirobumi's eyes.

"2000 million silver dollars? I have to report this to the emperor before I can answer the general." Although Ito Hirobumi lamented the black heart of the Qing Dynasty, the compensation of 2000 million silver dollars was within the acceptable range. It would be even better if he could choose to pay back in installments. alright.

Feng Xianghua still didn't answer, but shook his head slightly.He stretched out his hand in front of Ito Hirobumi again and shook it.

"General Feng means [-] million silver dollars?" Ito Hirobumi was a little surprised, he dared to pay such a high compensation.

Feng Xianghua stretched out his hand, and said in dissatisfaction: "Does your country treat me as a beggar? Eleven of my Qing warships were sunk by your country and 11 were seriously injured. Doesn't it cost money? My Daqing The 7+ troops of the Qing Dynasty have been in your country for the past few months to help maintain the stability of public security. Shouldn’t these travel expenses be borne by your country? I am the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and I only charge you 10,000 billion silver dollars. Not too much, right? "

"What?? General Feng is not joking, right? 20 billion silver dollars?? This year's fiscal revenue is only 7 million silver dollars. Now the post-war income will definitely be much less." Ito Hirobumi asked in surprise.

"Brother Ito is a noble person who forgets things too much. I mentioned this condition to my elder brother, Li Hongzhang Li, before. Didn't my elder brother say that he would go back and ask your emperor for instructions. Why is it not working now?" Feng Xianghua sarcastically said .

"Uh..." The previous peace talks were mainly about assassination. As for the conditions proposed by Li Hongzhang, Ito Hirobumi didn't listen to them at all, or he didn't care at all. But this time, if you come to the peace talks sincerely, you must ask carefully.

"Brother Ito, you don't need to reply me in such a hurry, you can go back and discuss with your emperor. After all, it won't do you any good if you continue to fight. If the Qing Dynasty loses some more troops, the compensation will increase again. After all, the soldiers sacrificed Afterwards, the Qing Dynasty will also provide certain pensions to the families of the martyrs. Of course, your country will bear the cost. And your country has to pay for ammunition, arms, etc., which is completely unnecessary. It is not right to end the war early Is it better for both sides? The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and my Qing soldiers don’t want to celebrate the Chinese New Year!” Feng Xianghua continued.

Itou Hirobumi thought carefully about Feng Xianghua's words, and also thought about what would happen if the war continued.

"In addition, my emperor of the Qing Dynasty kindly agreed that your country can pay it off in five years without any interest. But you need to use your country's customs duties and Nagasaki as collateral. After five years, the indemnity will be paid off, and the Qing Dynasty will pay it back." Feng Xianghua continued.

"What? Tariffs as collateral?? Does the tariff setting still have autonomy?" Ito Hirobumi was furious.

"Hehe, Brother Ito, don't get excited. Of course, your country has no autonomy during the mortgage period. The setting of tariffs is up to me. Of course, I will collect the taxes directly. If the repayment is not enough in one year, then you will The country will make up the balance." Feng Xianghua said unhurriedly.

"Is that all?" Hirobumi Ito felt that he was a fish on the cutting board, and this was not a negotiation at all.It is a unilateral coercive agreement, because there is no way to refute or reject it, because the result of the continuation of the war is likely to be the destruction of the country and the family.The whole area may become the territory of the Qing Dynasty. This kind of thing has not happened before. If you look at Vietnam, Myanmar, and North Korea, you will know the methods of the Qing Dynasty.

"Of course, if your country's standing army exceeds 20 or the total tonnage of naval warships exceeds [-] tons, you must apply to my Qing Dynasty. Your country's fiscal revenue in recent years needs to repay my debts. Everything All military expenditures must be reduced. Apart from abolishing the normal payment of the salaries of your country’s officials, the rest can be saved if possible, this is also for your country’s consideration!” Feng Xianghua said in a sincere tone as if he was taking care of his own people.

"Thank you Feng Xiangjun for your reminder. I will report these conditions to the emperor of our country exactly. I will give you an answer as soon as possible." Itou Hirobumi got up and wanted to leave.

"Brother Ito stay, and I have a good word to persuade you." Feng Xianghua said while sitting in his seat.

"General Feng, please speak." Ito Hirobumi said with his back to Feng Xianghua.

"Your country's military expenses owed to the UK include loans. I believe that the UK will urge your country to repay it. But the Qing Dynasty, as your country's first creditor, can help your country solve this expense. Otherwise, with the means of the British, I believe you There will definitely be many lands in the country that will be forcibly leased by the UK." Feng Xianghua continued to seduce.

"Thank you, General Feng and your country, for your kindness. I will carefully consider it." Ito Hirobumi walked out with a blue face.

(End of this chapter)