When buying food, prices must be based on the grade and freshness of the food. This is also true for the war between the two countries.

Based on different objective conditions, both parties will definitely make different demands. For example, when the Nanhua Army was in Tianjin, the price was reduced to 200 million.

When the Nanhua Army was only fifty or sixty kilometers away from the capital, the price returned to 400 million, and Nanhua also added a condition.

"When the Qing Empire signs a treaty, agreement, or contract of rights transfer with a foreign country, it should inform the Nanhua Empire and obtain the opinion of the Nanhua Empire."

This is because Liu Yiming is afraid that the Qing Empire will fall apart and act like it did during the New Deal period in the late Qing Dynasty.

Although the Qing Dynasty's New Deal achieved certain results and improved the financial and industrial levels of the Qing Empire, in Liu Yiming's view, it was just chaos.

Chaotic management, collusion between officials and businessmen to plunder the assets of the Qing Empire, and the prevalence of compradors. Even the upper echelons of the empire colluded with compradors to use despicable means to sell the only national industries and national assets to foreign countries at low prices.

If the people in power in the Qing Empire had a little, not a lot, just a little vision and awareness of serving the country and the people, they wouldn't be like this.

"This...could it mean that I, Daqing, should become his vassal state in Nanhua? Who can accept this? Who dares to accept it?" Zaifeng took the treaty, but he did not dare to sign it.

If he signs it, he will lose the support of his only young people. Even the most expensive radicals cannot stand this kind of treaty.

As for letting Tang Shaochuan take the blame, his small body couldn't bear it.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, and the Regent, this is the booklet Mr. Zhang asked me to present." Prince Qing saw a group of losers talking about each other, but no one stepped forward to take responsibility. He shook his head and took out a booklet from his arms.

"Huh?" Zaifeng took it and looked at Prince Qing doubtfully.

Prince Qing motioned to him to read the booklet first.

"This...this..." Zaifeng was stunned for a moment, then looked around, looking as if he was shocked.

"Mr. Zhang gave me a discount and agreed to sign a contract with Nanhua..."

…

Zhang Nanpi was actually exhausted, but he still couldn't let go of this huge empire.

On the 3rd, he lay in bed unable to get up. He originally wanted to write a letter to resign from all his posts, but he got the news of the defeat.

On the 4th, clear news came back that the Qing Army was defeated and the four towns suffered heavy casualties.

You know, there are only five towns in the capital. If there is a real fight, how long can it last? So, he should have died, but he hung on tightly.

On the 5th, after sending someone to inquire about the information, Zhang Nanpi sat up and wrote this letter with a rosy face.

Zhang Nanpi finished writing a few hundred words in a quarter of an hour. As soon as he stamped his signature, Zhang Nanpi fell on the table and never woke up.

PS, this ending is really beautifying for him, but there is no way. I need such a person in my setting, and Zhang Nanpi is the most suitable.

This excerpt has no other meaning, it is just to take the "credit" for the peace talks on his own head, and Zaifeng is doing nothing wrong.

On the afternoon of October 5th, feeling oppressed by the troops approaching the city, Man Shangshu of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed the treaty that had just been printed.

This speed was so fast that Lin Pingzhi didn't even react.

Because in fact, Nanhua stopped at Langfang and the army never moved further west. The Qing Empire would know this by sending some random people to investigate.

As for the reason, it is that Western countries cannot sit still.

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No. 6, Borneo, Chang'an, Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"We have fully considered everyone's emotions and have reached an agreement with the Qing Empire. Nanhua will return to Tianjin Guard within half a month." Lin Anmin took out the telegram with a gloomy face and slapped it on the table.

Sitting in front of him were ambassadors from more than a dozen countries.

There are established big countries like Britain, France and Russia, emerging big countries like Germany and the United States, and small countries like Switzerland and the Netherlands.

On the afternoon of the 4th, after receiving the news that the Qing Empire was defeated again, they came together. Due to pressure, the main force of the Nanhua Empire did not attack westward after breaking through the Tieliang defense line.

Of course, pressure still has to be given. It is difficult to notify some investigation teams. Is it normal?

"I am very grateful to the Nanhua Empire for its contribution to world peace." Cyril was smiling and polite, and it seemed that he was not the same person who came to the door to scream the day before yesterday.

More than a dozen ambassadors were also smiling, especially the Japanese and French.

The Japanese were happy to see Nan Hua defeated and wished they could organize a coalition to attack Nan Hua. After all, Nan Hua blocked his dream of eight dragons and one universe.

The French are more naive and just hope to find a hot international news item to cover up the fact that the French are copper smelters.

You know, this incident has caused an uproar in Europe. One-third of the priests in the Tianjin Weifa Concession are copper smelters, and one-fifth of the managers were involved in this incident.

Although no one in Europe and the United States has a clean butt, there are some things that can be done, but cannot be said. Now that France has begun protest marches, the government is in a state of distress and urgently needs to divert the attention of the people.

"It's just right. Everyone is here, so we don't have to worry about anything." Lin Anmin was actually smiling in his heart.

Anyway, Nanhua has no plan to attack the capital. Destroying the capital at this time will only bring harm to Nanhua.

"Everyone knows that the negotiations have reached an agreement, the treaty has been signed, and Tianjin Wei has become a city in Nanhua since yesterday afternoon."

"Countries should make certain changes in their diplomatic relations with Tianjin Wei."

After Lin Anmin finished speaking, he observed the expressions of the ambassadors of various countries.

Cyril showed an expression that showed he was not too worried about the fun;

Bi Sheng licked his lips and did not look at Lin Anmin;

Japan showed a fierce look in his eyes, but when Lin Anmin looked over, he showed a warm smile;

The Germans looked ugly and confused;

The rest of the people are thinking about whether they can get any benefits?

"I know that the Qing Empire has signed treaties with nine countries and has nine concessions in Tianjin. These are issues left over from history. In order to avoid future disputes, we hope to resolve them as soon as possible."

"Our imperial government has considered it over and over again and decided to temporarily suspend all Tianjin Wei's current external contacts."

As soon as Lin Anmin said these words, the whole place was in an uproar.

At this time, unlike later generations, the Qing Empire did not have many large ports, and many ports could not accommodate ocean-going ships at all.

As an important port and transportation hub in the northern part of the Qing Empire, if Tianjin Wei is closed, we don’t know how much damage it will cause.

They can unload goods at the British and French ports in Shandong, as well as in Shanghai and even Jinling, but it costs a lot of money to transport the goods to the north.

Of course, you can make money. After all, exporting industrial products to agricultural countries is inherently huge profits, but if you make less money out of thin air, merchant capitalists will complain.

"Sir, this violates free trade rules!" Sam, an American, said slowly. After all, their market in the Qing Empire is not big and they can withstand it.

"As an important port city, if you close the port arbitrarily, it will cause an irreparable blow to this city. I hope your country will give it more consideration." The German moved his body.

The Germans wanted to compete for the northern market of the Qing Empire. Even though there was a port in Shandong, the distance there was longer and the transportation was inconvenient.

Commodities can be transported directly from Tianjin to the capital via railway, and then spread to the northern inland.

"This is an act that violates international practice and infringes on the interests of all countries. We protest against the actions of the South China Empire." The Japanese stood up and said to the ambassadors with righteous indignation,

"The treaties signed by various countries and the Qing Empire stipulate that each country has a concession in Tianjin Wei. Before Nanhua obtained Tianjin Wei, according to international practice, Nanhua had no reason to revoke the concession!"

Of course, this situation requires negotiation, exchange of benefits, or force to see who has the higher means.

Generally, they will choose to negotiate, then exchange benefits and return the concession within a certain period of time.

"This Japanese Ambassador, please be patient." Lin Anmin smiled, showing a harmless expression.

"This is what I want to say. We will continue to negotiate with various countries to recover concessions. This matter does not conflict with our intention to close Tianjin Wei's external window."

The diplomatic ambassador is not a human being. Just think about it and you will know why Nan Hua did what he did.

First crush the import and export trade, and then set up barriers to entry and exit, turning Tianjin Wei from a prosperous port city into an ordinary city.

In this way, the price Nanhua needs to pay will be much less.

"Your Excellency, Minister, I would like to know whether this will affect the daily life, production and exchanges of our citizens in the concession?" the Italian said.

"Our country will not interfere with the normal operation of the concession, but we will pursue criminal acts committed by foreign citizens against our people under the laws of South China. After all, the concession is also our territory." Lin Anmin replied.

"Thank you for your reply. The Kingdom of Italy supports the just act of the South China Empire to take back its territory." The Italian Ambassador nodded, stood up, looked at the people around him, and went out with his head held high.

Putting aside the already good relationship between the two countries, the performance of the Chinese rescue team during the Messina earthquake some time ago won the favor of the Italians.

Not many people in the Italian Concession were involved in this matter, but the response in Italy was the greatest. Their newspapers called these people "bastards."

Anyway, there is nothing to miss in the Italian Concession, so why not give Nan Hua a favor and win some favor.

"I have a question, if Tianjin Wei closes the port, how will we provide daily production and living supplies to the citizens in the concession?" the German asked.

"I said, we will not interfere with this. You can transport all the materials that people need for life and production." Lin Anmin said with a smile.

The Germans frowned, but the Japanese smiled.

Since we don't interfere, what's the difference between it and the original concession?

The Chinese are indeed cowardly, if replaced by the empire...

"By the way, Tianjin Wei's closure is comprehensive. If you need to transport supplies, you need to apply for a special pass one month in advance, otherwise you will be detained."

"In addition, please inform citizens of all countries not to collapse the border. Tianjin Guards are still under military control. It will be very troublesome if they are caught."

"In addition, due to military reasons, land transportation from Tianjin Wei to the Qing Empire will also be closed at the same time. All non-official cross-border activities of the South China Empire will be regarded as espionage by the South China Army.

Please be sure to tell the citizens of various countries in the concession that if they want to do business, they can go to other surrounding areas."

"By the way, if you want to enter a large amount of supplies, you only need a special pass. If you want to go out, you need permission from the navy."

The more Lin Anmin spoke, the darker the Japanese face became.

After doing this, how much is Tianjin Wei worth?

Going to the surrounding areas? Who will build ports and roads in the surrounding areas? Such a large cost is a problem. What if Nanhua opens the blockade again during the construction period? Whose investment belongs to it?

"I protest..."
Chapter completed!