Chapter 246 Li Hongzhang's Political Wisdom
"Silent! Silent! This is a meeting of decent people! It's not a chaotic street!"
British Foreign Secretary Clarendon IV was so loud that he was shocked on the spot. You should know that the place where everyone holds a meeting is now London, and the British are at home. How can you not give me some face?
In addition, Clarendon is called a great nobleman, so he is naturally quite talented, so this roar is also a testament to his skill.︽,
"Hmph!" But Li Hongzhang didn't buy it, "I said, Master Clarendon, I just quarreled with that old man. That's our own business of us Chinese, and you can't control it, do you know?"
It is obvious that Li Hongzhang is starting to be a hooligan again.
"I'll hang you..." Master Huang San was so angry when he heard this? He is the father-in-law, and there is a war now. "Actually, someone just spoke, and I don't want to make a fuss, but you old dog! You have to bite me even if you are a Tartar dog! I'm gonna bite me!"
"Oh! You traitor is immortal..." Li Hongzhang saw that his relationship was good, so let's continue.
Seeing that the battle end was about to escalate again, Listra here grabbed Master Huang San.
"San Master, we cannot be as knowledgeable as the Qing people now." Although Liszt, the righteous man, is not as good as Master Huang's position, so he has to say something else to persuade Master Huang's third master. That's what he said, "San Master, after all, is on the British, and he must give the British some face. Besides, if this continues to quarrel, how can this meeting be held? What should I do if His Majesty's major affairs are ruined by then?"
"..." When Master Huang San heard this, the same was true. He just now. The reason why he seemed to have been injected with chicken blood was mainly because he was very happy, but someone disgusted him. How could he not be angry?
"Damn it! I won't be as good as you!" Master Huang San's face tense and returned to his seat angrily.
"Don't you know me like me? I'm still..." Li Hongzhang was still cursing, but Clarendon IV really couldn't stand it anymore.
"Enough! Enough! Gentlemen! We are all decent people, this is not a place for quarrels! If you insist on deciding a victory or defeat, then you can use the gentleman's method. You go to the duel..."
I have to say that although Clarendon IV said something in line with the values of Europeans, you are now engaged in diplomacy. Is this sure that is causing trouble?
"Your Excellency, I'll just mediate it." Disraelli next to Clarendon couldn't stand it anymore. He didn't want to make this matter uncontrollable.
But he didn't expect that Li Hongzhang was also a smart person.
"Tell you! Today I am giving face to that white-haired old man!" Li Hongzhang demonstrated to Master Huang San, and then returned in disappointment. Yes, he was no longer nonsense.
The old man with white hair is Clarendon because he is a nobleman. Naturally, he must maintain a good appearance. This white hair is a wig. Many Europeans are like this. The first one was the French. Louis XIII and Fourteen prefer black wigs, which are still very long, because black hair means you may be a descendant of the ancient Romans. This is a symbol of nobility.
Mr. Huang wanted to know a few words, but was persuaded by Liszt. Next, Disrael also said a few scenes.
"You two don't need to be angry. In fact, in this meeting, the Qing Dynasty and the American Empire represented by the two, there was no substantial conflict. That is, at the meeting, the two should not discuss too much, as this will take up the time of the meeting, that is, resources. If you have any disputes in place, you can resolve it privately. Of course, if you need a place, our British Empire can also provide it."
Look, Disrael is very powerful, and his speaking level is really high. Although there is nothing on the surface, it is definitely a "sarcastic". Yes, if you two have anything to do, why are you arguing?
Moreover, Disraelli has not forgotten to do business, so how can he provide a place without money?
The British face is vividly reflected in Disraeli, and he himself is a Jew...
But in fact, this dispute looks so nonsensical and boring, but for Li Hongzhang, he must fight!
The topic itself is a question of orthodoxy. In the Qing Dynasty, we must insist that the Manchus can now win the world. Then the Manchus ruled the Han people, which was orthodoxy and they dominated the Central Plains. Li Hongzhang was an official of the Qing Dynasty, so he had to maintain this point without saying a word!
However, Li Hongzhang himself knew that this matter was very controversial for the Han people, but this controversy had to be left out now, and his maintenance was correct. In addition, he also knew that it was difficult for him to maintain it.
Yes, Li Hongzhang can at most talkatively!
He had no other way. Can the Qing court fight over that American Empire?
There is absolutely no possibility. The Qing court could not do it at all through the sea of thousands of miles. And you must know that the New Tang Empire in the United States had just beaten up the old European powers!
Although it wasn't that the fight was too fierce, and that wasn't in someone's hometown, it was also a fight.
So, no matter how you look at it, even though you know that this matter is not done, Li Hongzhang has to do this, at least he will go back and explain to Prince Gong, right?
Therefore, this matter seems nonsensical, but in Li Hongzhang's opinion, it is not a trivial matter, it is a manifestation of his political wisdom...
But no matter what, the current storm has passed, and the London Peace Association is really about to begin.
"Gentlemen! It's not about the British host, but about the French Foreign Minister's name is Leonard François Moos. This guy has a great background, he is a Marquis.
He only heard him say, "In Mexico, the warriors of the French Empire threw glorious blood. They made God's will manifest. They punished all heretics who wanted to persecute God's servants! But we did not expect that someone would stand up for those heretics! They killed our warriors! Using very unbearable means... God, please forgive me, I can't describe it..."
Needless to say, this Leonard talked endlessly as soon as he got up, and directly pointed his finger at the American Empire. The most important thing is that he used the word heresy, with the purpose of attracting this war to religious aspects, because this can attract many people into the trap.
You know, when the French interfered in Mexico, their excuse was that Mexico persecuted Catholics, and Europe was the Catholic world. Leonard's shouting would naturally resonate with many people.
From this point of view, this marquis is not a fool. He has a few tricks, but...
"that`s-bull-**!" Liszt was so fierce that he simply didn't let Leonard continue and swears! "You French are simply a group of invaders! A group of invaders under the banner of God, scammers in order to interfere in Mexico's internal affairs! And then get the coveted silver and gold invaders! You are evil! You will be punished by God! And our empire, our empire emperor, Clint Lee I, is so wise and great. He said early in the morning that all religious beliefs are freedom! My American Empire will not oppose any religion. But it also protects other religious believers, that is, you can believe in you, and others can believe in others. What a great idea? What a good deed?!"
As he spoke, the guy Liszt was about to find his previous state. Fortunately, this was a conference room and he quickly calmed down because he knew that not many people followed him to shout the slogans, and the guards just now had gone down.
"You vulgar bastard!" Liszt's storm-like attack made Leonard blush. This guy is a nobleman, and it may not be better than swearing.
"Don't speak ill of you! Gentlemen, we are all gentlemen!" Clarendon IV came out to maintain order.
In fact, this great nobleman knew very well that every time he held such a meeting, foul words were indispensable. Sometimes he just criticized and scolded each other. This was the norm for such meetings. At this time, gentlemanly demeanor and politeness were things that only idiots would maintain.
"Gentlemen! I want to say a few words." At this time, US Secretary of State Sward was about to speak.
Yes, Sward is the Secretary of State. An important task of the Secretary of State is diplomacy. Moreover, he is the leader of the ministers. This time, he is naturally the leader of the US delegation. But it is very interesting. If it were Li Mengyang, he would definitely know that there were some problems within the United States.
Because of that old salmon... well, that was Li Mengyang's father-in-law, although he had cut off his relationship with Fiona... That guy Salmon Chase didn't come!
Chase is the US Treasury Secretary. Generally speaking, diplomacy requires the help of the Ministry of Finance. Otherwise, it is just a verbal fuss and a verbal favor without any help. Who will take care of you internationally?
So, is there something wrong in the United States?
This is not clear yet, but Sward is still very powerful.
"First of all, the French Empire's approach is questionable, although their starting point may be good." Alas, this statement is interesting, which is equivalent to criticizing the French and then not wanting to offend them. "But, however, we can be sure that the American Empire, military activities in Mexico are absolutely illegal!"
"Oh oh oh..." As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was sensational.
"bull-**! You Sward is a piece of shit!" Liszt was furious!
"hat!" Sward was also angry, "Do you dare to insult me openly?"
"Yes! I'll scold you!" Liszt was not convinced, "Why are we illegal? We obviously went to help the Indians! Instead, it's your country! You came out and fucked like a mess!" Liszt was not satisfied after he cursed, and stood up to look around the audience.
"Gentlemen, you may not know the atrocities of their soldiers in the United States of America!?"
"What?"
Atrocities? What other atrocities? (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!