Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 330 Press Conference

The next day, Xu Jingchun held a press conference at the Chinese embassy in Berlin. The reporters attending the press conference were all journalists from European media, and most of them were from the Allied countries.

Xu Jingchun solemnly announced a strongly worded official statement. China sent troops to Europe out of Sino-German friendship. He severely accused the German side of depriving China of the command of the reinforcements without authorization, detaining Chinese diplomats without authorization, and spying on China. The embassy said that such behavior seriously offended the dignity of the Chinese Empire and the royal family. The statement demanded that the German side immediately take effective compensation actions, immediately stop all behaviors that harm Sino-German relations, and immediately apologize to Chinese diplomats.Finally, Xu Jingchun proposed a time limit: eight hours.Germany must make an effective and affirmative reply within eight hours within the time limit, otherwise all serious consequences arising therefrom will be borne by the German Empire.

The reporters present were in an uproar. They couldn't imagine that the two most powerful allies in the world would have such a serious diplomatic conflict in a short period of time, and it would tend to evolve into a worse direction.

A reporter from the British "Times" immediately asked Xu Jingchun, "Will this incident and this statement have a disastrous impact on the developing Sino-German relations, and will it affect China's plan to send troops to Europe?"

Xu Jingchun replied without hesitation: "China-Germany relations have indeed reached a critical point. If the German military and foreign affairs departments continue to go their own way and do things that hurt the feelings of the two peoples, then the breakdown of Sino-German relations It may happen. Germany can continue to gain the friendship of the Chinese Empire only if it strictly follows China's request and tries its best to make up for the adverse effects of this incident. As for whether to send troops, it still needs a response from our country and the military. As a diplomat Officials should not make too many comments."

A female reporter from the "Berlin Times" asked: "There are still many rumors that are unfavorable to China in various countries. One of them is that China's purpose of sending troops this time is not to mediate by force, but to get involved in European affairs. I would like to ask the ambassador What is your comment on this?"

Xu Jingchun's face was gloomy, and he was very dissatisfied with the female reporter's question. This was obviously an open provocation, but he calmly replied, "I don't know where you heard this rumor. Since it is a rumor, I don't think there's a need for an answer to that at this formal press conference. Thank you."

The female reporter smiled awkwardly, and then sat back in her seat.

After a long time, a reporter who claimed to be from the French "Marseille" asked: "Your Excellency, the development of Sino-French relations in the past two years has been very gratifying. Large financial groups have also invested huge sums of money in the French financial market. However, if the cloud of the European War casts a shadow over the developing Chinese and French economies, and the many uncertainties of this war make the future of the French economy uncertain, may the Minister Your Excellency, under such circumstances, will China continue to strengthen trade relations with France and increase investment in the French market?"

Xu Jingchun secretly took a deep breath. This French reporter was polite on the surface, but his words were full of wit. Will it stand on the side of France or the opposite side in this war.He thought for a while, and then replied: "War does have a fatal impact on economic development, but China and France are closely interdependent and complementary economically, just like China and Britain, China and Germany, China and Italy, and China and Austria. Just like economic relations, they will never be easily interrupted because of a war. Don’t forget, war is destruction, while economy is construction. If this war cannot be stopped, we will also try our best to maximize economic growth. make up for the losses caused by the war to a certain extent."

Xu Jingchun's answer was very vague and ambiguous. On the one hand, he put the Sino-French economic relations in the same perspective as relations with other countries. It does not show any tendency, which is elusive.

A reporter from the American "Washington Post" stood up and said: "Your Excellency, I heard that Kaiser Wilhelm II has secretly arrived in Beijing and had a friendly consultation with His Majesty the Emperor. Can you disclose it here? Also, did this meeting directly lead to China’s decision to send troops to Europe?”

Xu Jingchun replied: "I haven't heard of this incident. I don't know where you got the news. But one thing is certain, even if the two heads of state meet, this is a very normal meeting in the development of state-to-state diplomacy. We don't want this matter to be used as a fuss by some people with ulterior motives."

Xu Jingchun cleared his voice and added: "The emperor of our country often said that there are no eternal friends between countries, only eternal interests. I believe that all peace-loving countries in the world will become friends of China."

The reporters on the stage burst into thunderous applause.

The next day, major European newspapers published Xu Jingchun's press conference in Berlin on the front page. Xu Jingchun immediately became a hot topic in the media.

Zaiying presented a copy of "China Times" to Guan Xuqing. The first page published a photo of Xu Jingchun's impassioned speech. Zaiying pointed to the photo in the newspaper and said: "This Xu Jingchun is really brave enough. He never asked the emperor for instructions. Second, without asking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for instructions, you dare to hold a press conference privately." Said, Zaiying peeped at the emperor's expression.

Guan Xuqing smiled: "Xu Jingchun? Good job. I need such a talent. I told Wu Tingfang later that he must send a commendation. He, a small minister in Berlin, actually said what I wanted to say but didn't say, solemn, decent, Concise and accurate, if such a person is not reused, who else will he reuse?"

Zaiying was still sweating for Xu Jingchun just now, but now he was relieved after hearing what the emperor said.

Guan Xuqing looked back at Zaiying and said, "I heard that Xu Jingchun was introduced to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by you, right?"

Zai Ying broke out in a cold sweat immediately, thinking that the emperor was staying in the Forbidden City all day, how come there is no major event in the world that he doesn't know, for a while, he hesitated and didn't know what to say.

Guan Xuqing chuckled: "What are you afraid of? I haven't finished talking yet. If you hadn't introduced him to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I wouldn't have found this talented person. I still want to praise you for your meritorious service."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Zai Ying wiped the cold sweat off her brow, knelt down and thanked her.

Guan Xuqing waved him to get up: "You came to see me not only because of Xu Jingchun's matter, right?"

"Your majesty is holy, this servant really has a big event to announce."

"Oh? What's the matter!"

(End of this chapter)