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Chapter 722 Sharp Conflict

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    For this reason, Zhang Hanqing ordered the Marine Brigade of the Yangtze River Fleet to station in Caojiadu "to welcome the final sacrifice." Of course, "never make the final sacrifice" until the last moment.  The delegation headed by the young marshal is determined to "make every effort even if there is only one ten thousandth chance."

    Caojiadu is the junction of the public concessions. Stationing troops here is directly pointing their guns at the foreheads of the concessions.  It seems that the young marshal himself feels that there is nothing he can do and is preparing for the last fight.

    Instead of using an army force that is good at attacking tough targets and using a marine force that is nominally newer (in China), this means: Once the war breaks out, I will make it impossible for you to even go to the sea Of course, these actions all involve resorting to  outside world.

    The excitement in Shanghai put the U.S. Consul General in a difficult position.  Once again, if the Chinese official comes up with such a bold and irritating thing, with a little spark, it can really start a fight.  I don¡¯t know whether that Chinese young marshal is really stupid or fake. Do you really want everyone to die together?

    ¡°The originally arrogant Asians and Westerners suddenly disappeared on the beach in Shanghai.  They all hid in the concession, closed the doors and windows, and hoped that one day the Chinese soldiers would not rush into the concession.  No matter how powerful your country is and how many soldiers it can recruit during wartime, they will be the first to die!

    With the thousands of military and policemen in the concession, there is no hope!

    The turmoil in Shanghai caused many concerns. The mission in Beijing tried to ease the hostile atmosphere in Shanghai. Through the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it stated that it would negotiate with the country as soon as possible and expand the powers of the committee. At the same time, it reminded that "the Chinese government must take on the responsibilities in Shanghai and  The great responsibility of maintaining order in Beijing and the whole country."

    But the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly replied: "The young commander in Shanghai can fully represent the Chinese government's attitude towards this incident" and kicked the ball back.

    As for the reason why the first round of negotiations broke down, foreign parties agreed that it was due to excessive political sentiment in Shanghai.

    The British Embassy said this when reporting the progress to its Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "The incident aroused so much political and racial resentment that any hope of an immediate resolution had to be abandoned. The Chinese negotiators, especially Zhang Hanqing, China's number one political leader, were completely overwhelmed.  This kind of emotional infection and overconfidence in its strength, and the desire to use force to solve the problem are often revealed, which is worrying."

    The U.S. Charge d¡¯Affaires Meyer also believes that Zhang Hanqing uses too much military thinking to conduct diplomatic work, ¡°which will undoubtedly make people worry about the difficulties in dealing with China in the future.¡±  He said in a telegram to China: "Even if you treat the Chinese government's attitude on this matter with the most sympathy, you cannot fully accept its conditions."

    However, they still tried to ease the hostile atmosphere in Shanghai. The leading minister, Zhai Ludi of Italy, called the consular corps to ask whether the landing troops could be withdrawn in order to create a calm atmosphere for the work of the committee.

    In this regard, the US consul said: "I would like to see the troops withdraw, but China must also take corresponding actions, such as prompting Shanghai banks, shops, etc. to resume business."

    The Japanese consul believed: "China's second-largest leader, who has successfully instigated the Chinese people to a state of madness, wants to personally put out the fire before negotiations. It is impossible for the country to withdraw its troops. As far as the country is concerned, the time is not yet ripe for withdrawal."

    British Foreign Secretary Chamberlain would never believe that the "sick man of East Asia" not long ago actually dared to declare war on the British Empire.  When receiving the letter from the minister, he said contemptuously: "You dare to risk war with Britain and Japan at the same time to give us a military ultimatum. If you succeed, it will be a shame for the empire. We will start the risky trial."  Beat him to death in the cradle!"

    To this end, amidst thunderous applause, he issued an important statement on the situation in China in the House of Commons: "Like other relevant countries, we protect the lives and property safety of our subjects in China, and we will make the Chinese government treat British subjects  Or be responsible for all wanton harm and damage to property. There is no doubt that there must be no weakness and no hesitation!¡±

    At the end, he also said humorously: "Should we send two battleships over, or one?"

    ¡°If you thought he was a strong, uncompromising fighter, congratulations, you¡¯re not going to get a failing grade in modern history.  It was this Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister fourteen years later, who, together with the then French President Daladier, implemented his infamous "appeasement policy" in response to Hitler's rise in Europe, leaving the entire Europe under the iron heel of fascism. Britain and France themselves  Also drink the bitter fruit you brewed.

    His sarcasm earned laughter from the House of Commons.  In a weak China, the navy is pitifully small. The 4,300-ton cruiser "Haiqi" ??is the only large ship China can get its hands on. It is an old warship purchased from Germany in 1898.  1?Battleships are enough to kill all China's surface ships in a head-to-head confrontation.

    The contempt from the other side of the ocean had just made British Minister to China MacLean feel better, when he heard the powerful reply from the Chinese young marshal that he was extremely unwilling to hear: "Mr. Chamberlain is still looking at the problem with the thinking of the Opium War. It seems that  With cannons and giant ships, they would be invincible. But he would not have thought that warships have no wheels and warships cannot wade across ponds!

    His arrogance once again showed that the tragedy that happened a few days ago was intentional because he had no fear at all.

    "When we are just angry about the British Empire's domineering attitude at the negotiation table, he will send warships to show intimidation. There is no need to cover up his hypocritical nature anymore!"

    Think about the day after the tragedy, Mr. Barton, the British Consul General in Shanghai, a gentle gentleman, plausibly defended the British army's atrocities by saying, "It was not a reckless or barbaric act at all. The patrolmen tried their best, first persuading  , followed by wielding batons to disperse the threatening crowd.  Only when the patrol team at the gate of the arresting house was about to be overwhelmed and the arresting house and its armory were about to be occupied, the volley was fired The foreign patrolman spent an hour trying to stop the angry crowd. They were attacked and even knocked down, but  He still refrained from using firearms and his courage, patience and good temper deserve high praise.  ¡¯

    What a gentlemanly move!  If the blood of China's injured citizens hadn't still been flowing there, and the bodies of those who were shot had not yet been buried in the ground, I would have been really moved!

    No matter how you argue, you can¡¯t hide the fact that British soldiers shot at unarmed Chinese civilians!  Just like Mr. Chamberlain, after talking so much high-sounding nonsense, his true intention was revealed at the end.

    Maybe you have strong ships and powerful artillery, and you have more than 20 million square kilometers of colonies in the world as a tool of domination. I can only tell you that the Chinese People's Party and the People's Army do not accept this!  From the day the People's Party was founded, we have been willing to go through fire and water for the sake of national sovereignty and national independence.

    I am not sure that we can defeat your navy, but I can say with certainty that we can drive all your Hong Kong subjects into the Pearl River to feed the fish within one day!  We will also bulldoze your concessions in Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hankou, and Jiujiang!  If you force us to do this.  "(Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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