Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 440 Return of Hong Kong
After the guard of honor held a gun salute, Crown Prince Edward walked to the center of the stage with a melancholy expression, glanced at the dignitaries and guests from various countries attending the event, and then said in a low tone: "This important and special ceremony marks the After 59 years of British rule, it was returned to the Chinese Empire. On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen and the British Empire, I pay tribute to those diplomats who worked tirelessly to properly resolve the Hong Kong issue, and to those who negotiated the "Sino-British Convention Relating to Hong Kong" Kudos to those who worked hard on the details of implementation. Hong Kong showed the world that dynamism and stability can be the defining characteristics of a successful society. Effective October 1900, 10, Hong Kong will henceforth be handed back to China in the Hong Kong Convention Under the framework of Hong Kong, Hong Kong will continue to have its characteristics as a civilized society and continue to be an important international partner of many countries in the world. The United Kingdom will also spare no effort for the development of Hong Kong."

Edward paused for a moment, only to realize that he had finished his speech. He took a last look at the guests in the audience, and then left the stage resentfully.

Everyone could see that every word of Edward's short speech on behalf of the United Kingdom was so difficult and painful. Even when Edward himself was speaking, his spirit was always in a state of dissociation. Showing utter despair.

At 23:56, the Chinese and British flag guards entered the arena, marking the beginning of the flag-lowering and flag-raising ceremony, which symbolized the handover of Hong Kong regime between the two countries.All the dignitaries and guests from various countries present at the ceremony stood up, and all eyes were on the flagpoles erected on the east and west sides in front of the stage.

At 23:59, the British flag and the Hong Kong flag were slowly lowered to the sound of the British national anthem.With the lowering of the "Mi Ziqi", Britain's 59-year colonial rule in Hong Kong came to an end.

At this time, it was only a few seconds away from zero, and the audience was solemn.

However, Wang Xinkui, the music official of the Chinese party, was already suffocating nervously, quietly reading the time, 56, 57, 58, 59.

At zero o'clock on October 10st, the most exciting and sacred moment came: under Wang Xinkui's gesture, the Chinese band played the national anthem of the Chinese Empire, and the five-clawed golden dragon flag and the new Hong Kong regional flag were slowly raised together.

The audience was boiling, and many people's eyes were full of excited tears, and the thunderous applause lasted for a long time.The lenses of cameras and video cameras kept flashing to record this solemn historical moment!
Then, under the applause and gaze of thousands of guests, Guan Xuqing walked steadily to the podium inlaid with the national flag of the Chinese Empire to deliver a speech.Tonight, he put on a brand-new golden dress, his eyes were shining like cold stars, and he said in an unusually full voice: "Heads of state and dignitaries from all countries, guests from all countries, welcome to come to witness this solemn and sacred moment , from now on, the Hong Kong Empire of China is officially established. This is a grand event for the empire, and it is also a victory for the cause of world peace and justice. October 1900, 10, will be recorded in history as a day worthy of people's eternal commemoration!"

Among the people present, it was difficult to be excited at this moment, and once again gave warm applause for this wise Chinese emperor, for the increasingly powerful Chinese Empire, and for the new Hong Kong.

After the voice gradually subsided, Guan Xuqing continued: "History will remember this solemn and great moment. Here, I am telling all the people who love peace and justice in the world that Hong Kong was, is, and will always be part of the Chinese Empire." Territory, the sovereignty of Hong Kong will always belong to the Chinese Empire. As we all know, in the past years that cannot be looked back, Hong Kong fell into the hands of others due to its weakness and backwardness at that time. Over the years, the empire has never forgotten Hong Kong, and the empire has never I gave up all kinds of efforts to take back Hong Kong. Fortunately, through a series of diplomatic negotiations, the Hong Kong issue was successfully resolved and the return of Hong Kong was finally realized. Here, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed to the settlement of the Hong Kong issue in China and the UK, I would like to express my gratitude to all the people in the world who care about and support Hong Kong's return, and extend my greetings and best wishes to all Hong Kong compatriots who have returned to the embrace of the motherland."

Guan Xuqing paused for a moment, and then said: "After the return of Hong Kong, Hong Kong will be managed as a provincial region of the empire. The empire will also be fully responsible for the management of Hong Kong's foreign affairs, administrative affairs and defense. After the return of Hong Kong, it will continue to maintain The status of a free port, continue to play the role of an international financial, trade, and shipping center, and continue to develop economic and trade relations with countries, regions, and relevant international organizations. The legitimate economic interests of all countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, in Hong Kong will be subject to imperial laws protection. I also hope that all countries and regions in the world that have investment and trade interests in Hong Kong will continue to provide support for the development of Hong Kong."

In the end, Guan Xuqing said: "Hong Kong's prosperity today is ultimately created by Hong Kong compatriots, and it is also inseparable from the strength and support of the empire. I believe that with the strong backing of the people of the empire, Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots will be able to manage and build well. Hong Kong, maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and create a bright future for Hong Kong!"

The audience erupted into applause like a wave, and the Chinese present could no longer restrain their inner excitement, stood up and shouted: "Long live the Chinese Empire, long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

Guan Xuqing waved to everyone frequently, and the excitement in his heart was beyond words.

At the same time, the Chinese warships docked in Victoria Harbor fired salutes together, and all the officers and soldiers on board stood on the deck, solemnly saluting in the direction of the handover ceremony!
Imperial airship formations and aircraft formations formed an air formation, roaring across the sky over Hong Kong.

All the cannons of the Imperial Army Corps stationed at the boundary opened their gun covers and fired salutes together.

At 12:100 in the morning, the handover ceremony of the Hong Kong regime ended.More than 2000 reporters from more than [-] news media around the world covered this historic scene.

The well-known Malaysian local media "Chinese Morning Post" published a comment titled "History Returns Justice to Chinese People": "Hong Kong's return is history's return of justice to Chinese people. Returning to China and cleaning up is a great joyous event for all descendants of the Chinese people to celebrate. Hong Kong’s return will not only avoid political disorder, social turmoil, and economic regression as claimed by some Western media. On the contrary, under the management of the Chinese Empire Under these conditions, Hong Kong will develop rapidly and become the economic hub of Southeast Asia and even Asia as a whole. Many entrepreneurs said that Hong Kong has been an important cooperation partner for Southeast Asia in many fields, no matter in the past, present or future. "

The Washington Post of the United States commented: "The U.S. ruling and opposition parties are generally optimistic about the development of Hong Kong after its return to the motherland. Hong Kong has the right time, favorable location, and harmonious people, and its role as a regional economic hub will become more and more obvious."

Spain's "Madrid Morning Post" also declared: "After Hong Kong's return to the motherland, China's strong support and the strong backing of China's industrial economy will undoubtedly become an important factor for Hong Kong's development to survive.

The French "Political Herald" commented: "The Chinese have created history. This history proves that the powerful empire on which the sun never sets in the past will be replaced by the newly rising Chinese Empire. China will also follow Spain and the United Kingdom. It is a strong impetus for the reconstruction of the European economy. The return of Hong Kong is a good thing for the whole of Europe!"

In the few days after the completion of the handover ceremony, Guan Xuqing accepted exclusive interviews from various countries’ media in Hong Kong, as well as continuous visits from political leaders from various countries. On the other hand, he also had to inspect the development of the Hong Kong region.

In the palace on Lantau Island specially built for the emperor, Guan Xuqing happily received his old friend Kaiser Wilhelm II. Since the Beijing Peace Conference, the Kaiser has returned to Germany. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye, and now the old man reunites Naturally, it is a close relationship.In the past three years, Guan Xuqing found that William II seemed to be much older. William II, who had passed his forties, had a few gray hairs on his sideburns, and his smile seemed a little stiff and stiff. If there are two people.But the Kaiser's voice was still so thick and powerful, and Guan Xuqing's hand was so full of male masculinity.

"My friend, dear brother-in-law, we finally meet again, haha" William still smiled brightly.

"William, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend this ceremony." Guan Xuqing also said happily.

"We are friends like steel. Of course I want to come to Beijing. Yes, join me. Haha"

"I haven't seen you for a few years, but you are still so strong and powerful."

William's smile froze suddenly, and then he pointed to a general in military uniform behind him and said, "Yes, let me introduce you, this is General Hindenburg of the Imperial Military Command."

Guan Xuqing smiled and saw General Hindenburg standing behind William. He was tall, burly and strong, with two upturned black beards on his lips. style.Of course Guan Xuqing knew about this person. During the World War that year, Hindenburg once served as the commander-in-chief of the German army on the front of the Marne River. He cooperated tacitly with Zhang Zuolin's imperial cavalry and finally defeated the British and French allied forces in one fell swoop.Unexpectedly, in three years, this Hindenburg became the supreme commander of the German military.

Hindenburg naturally did not dare to be negligent in front of the Chinese emperor, he hurried over with both feet together, and saluted a standard German military salute, "The German High Command Hindenburg pays homage to His Majesty the Great Emperor!"

Guan Xuqing waved his hand: "Excuse me." Then he looked the other party up and down, and said to William: "William, you have good eyesight, this General Hindenburg is a rare general at first glance, in the future Your German tanks will surely go forward with his command. Hehe"

William's face turned red, and he took a peek at Hindenburg. Hindenburg stood proudly, with an incomparably domineering look on his face!

(End of this chapter)