Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

"You have to understand that a party must be prepared for war from the day it was established. A party was born to fight. I don't need to explain the cruelty of the struggle between the parties since ancient times!"

"It takes money to advertise in newspapers, money to buy votes, money to promote parties... What about buying out competitors? The writer's salary? Some of the gangsters and triad groups on the periphery to protect the party... "

"All of these things require money. Do you know how much it would take to bribe a secretary under Benjamin?"

"Money!" Nothing can get past the word "money", and most importantly, if a party wants to develop, it cannot lose more talented people. Those Heaven's Chosen who graduated from Oxford and have no interest, would they rely solely on concept to join our Liberal Party? "What a joke …"

"Let me tell you, a party is actually a political enterprise. If you can't guarantee that you will make a profit, no matter how good your philosophy is, you will end up failing …"

"It's only two million pounds. If your leader cannot afford this amount of money, then I feel that our cooperation will come to an end …"

Listening to Gladstone's words, King Yi suddenly felt that his mouth was filled with bitterness. He didn't feel good being taught a lesson like a primary school student, not to mention the fact that he had once commanded a great army like him.

Even Xiao Letian's life and death was tied to him, not to mention that England had incredible strength, the British Empire was not afraid of any strong people, let alone any new and emerging Chinese.

King Yi took an awkward sip of wine: "You are right, I am a little petty. Three days later, I will bring a promissory note worth 800,000 pounds to see you …" "Drink, drink, drink!"

Both sides were aware of each other's situation, so they would not fall out with each other over such a small conflict. After drinking a few cups of wine and Fang Guan's joke, the atmosphere became harmonious once again.

Fang Guan poured a glass of wine for Gladstone and said with a smile, "You are the most famous official in Britain, almost everyone favors you replacing Prime Minister Benjamin. As long as you can help, I believe that the misunderstanding between the Chinese and Britain over Prime Minister Benjamin will disappear!"

"The Chinese have never had the intention to make an enemy of Britain. Our leader knows his own limitations... "As long as you make the slightest move, all the clouds of the day will be gone …"

Fang Guan held the popular ivory fan made by the famous woman in Paris, and gently waved it, causing a faint fragrance to permeate the room.

It was a pity that Gladstone was not a womanizer. This was a political animal, and his willpower was like steel, completely unaffected by external influences.

"Beautiful lady, I think you are mistaken... This two million is just a chance for me to give Xiao Letian a chance to negotiate with me in depth. I don't think I promised you anything from the start to the end, right? "

F * ck! At that time, King Yi was already cursing his mother in his heart, this old thing was truly a living bandit! You're not going to do anything after accepting the money? Two million pounds for a ticket to see you? You are f * cking inlaid with gold!

At that time, King Yi was unable to control himself, but Fang Guan's leather boots under the table stepped on him fiercely, suppressing his anger.

Fang Guan's smile became even more brilliant: "Aiyo, you really scared me, my little heart is beating erratically. "Don't scare me, we spent so much money on the leader, but we didn't manage to get things done …"

Fang Guan put on a pitiful expression and said, "When the time comes, our lives will not be easy, my little shoulder can't even hold up 2 million pounds!"

"Hahaha …" You can't afford it, but Xiao Letian can! I'm not joking with you. I made it clear long ago that this money is a political contribution, not a bribe! I have no responsibility to do anything for you! "All I can offer is an opportunity …"

"Opportunity? "Please be generous with your instructions …" King Yi suppressed his anger and laughed.

Ge Lasi wiped his mouth with a napkin and threw the napkin on the table, "Tell Xiao Letian about this later! First, he must acknowledge all the treaties between the British Empire s, the Chinese cannot go against them! "

"Secondly, all Chinese ports must be unconditionally opened to the British Fleet. The Imperial fleet has the right to rest and rest within any Chinese military port …"

"Thirdly, the British businessman must have the priority to trade in the Chinese territory, such as tax relief. Investment is the priority, we can discuss more when the time comes …"

"Fourth, the British have legal immunity within the Chinese. Our crimes can only be decided by the British Embassy. Chinese laws cannot be applied to our citizens …"

"Fifth, open up the financial sector, our British banks must unconditionally set up branches in the Chinese …"

"Sixth, west of Malacca Strait, no Chinese forces are allowed to infiltrate. Your ship cannot cross the strait without our permission."

"What!" King Yi could not hold it in anymore, and slammed the table as he shouted, "What a big appetite! I beg your pardon for not complying with these harsh conditions! This is a challenge to our Chinese sovereignty! "

With a bang, Gladstone also placed her glass on the table. "Watch your words!" Everyone in the world knows exactly how big the British Empire's appetite is! "

"For the sake of political contributions, let me remind you this: strength is respected between nations. If you don't agree to these conditions, then our battleship will naturally force you to agree!" You have no bargaining power! "

Gladstone stood up and put on his suit. He said coldly, "Please inform your Führer of my condition. I think he will make the right judgement. Goodbye!"

With that, Gladstone actually left the room. Of course, before leaving, she didn't forget to take the 500k bank note.

When the powerful Party Leader left the room, King Yi furiously gulped down the wine in his cup. They were all the same! Benjamin and Gladstone are both small marten of the same hill! "

Fang Guan sighed, "What else can I do? After all, they were all English. The first thing they had to do was to consider the national interests of Britain. They were all old foxes … It's not easy to fight! "

King Yi clenched his fists tightly. "Yes, it seems like the politicians I met in the past were not top-notch. Today, I have witnessed the power of top politicians in Europe …"

"Come, let's go to the mouth of the Thames to see my brother … He must have a way! "

Outside the tavern, Gladstone's carriage was waiting by the side of the road. The butler opened the door and asked the owner to come in as soon as he saw Mister coming out.

With a glance, he could tell that the butler was the old man by Gladstone's side. He could even discuss such a big matter with his master.

Ge Lasi said with a gloomy face, "I have already made my offer, now we will see how Xiao Letian will haggle!"

"Hehe …" If he doesn't dare to haggle and completely accepts my conditions, then this kind of person would belong to the group of pigs as a teammate.

"If he dares to haggle, then we can consider working together in depth …" "In the process of bargaining, I want to have a good look at his methods!"

"If you want to make a deal with me, you better get out of here and die!"