Chapter 947 "Sino-Russian Yili Treaty" (5)
"Prince."
The negotiations ended early today. It was not until lunch. It was far from lunch. After Wang Yan left, the bored Hongqing lay down on the rocking chair, closed her eyes and started to sleep. Just as she was free, she heard a sound of footsteps. Ding Song came in from the outsider with a spring breeze on his face, but saw him briskly approaching Hongqing, bowed and called softly.
"Well, you guys have another vote?"
After hearing the noise, Hongqing's eyes opened, but the man did not get up, and he still shook casually, looked at Ding Song with a smile, and joked with a joke.
"Hey, thank you for your blessing, there are ten big goldfishes. This time, the two concubines of the last general are really in trouble."
Ding Song grinned, stretched out a slap with a smile, shook it with sway, and replied happily.
"Haha, is the harvest good? It seems that the old boy Petrovic can't bear it anymore. Let's talk, what's the guy thinking about?"
The reason why Hongqing let Ding Song take advantage of the Russians was naturally not that he wanted to be greedy for such a small advantage, but that he wanted Ding Song to play infernal affairs. Now, the effect seems to be good, and Hongqing is in a very relaxed mood.
"Reply to the prince's words, the old guy said he wanted to visit you privately. Finally, I just asked the prince first. Just one sentence, five big goldfish will become ten, and this transaction is acceptable."
Seeing that Hongqing was in a good mood, Ding Song was so happy that he followed him to have fun. He trembled his hands and took out a gold bar from his sleeve, threw it out and played with him a few times, showing off happily.
"Well..., there is no hurry to do this. I will give orders first, so that the battalions can be reorganized immediately and ready to start. If the Russians come to inquire again, I will not be in a hurry to agree. I will drag it until the evening before letting Petrovic come to my tent."
No matter how much he was joking, Hongqing would not forget the serious matter. After a moment of pondering, he gave two orders.
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After hearing Hongqing's instructions, Ding Song did not dare to neglect it. He quickly restrained his joking thoughts, respectfully responded, and walked out of the central army's tent. After a while, he heard the sound of horns in the camp sounded one after another. The soldiers of the battalions who were originally resting immediately became busy...
At the end of You hour, the sky is about to be dark, the sun has already gone down the mountain, and the afterglow has dyed the clouds in the sky as red as blood. The meal is approaching, and the smoke in the camp is everywhere, and the burning smell of hay is floating with the wind. Even if you are in the tent of the central army, you will inevitably be fumigated by the smell of smoke. However, Hongqing didn't care much. She sat upright on a stool, frowned and looked at the large sand table on the ground. Although she didn't say much, the evil spirit on her body gradually became stronger.
"Report to the prince, Grand Duke Petrovic has arrived outside the tent."
Just as Hong Qing frowned and pondered, a sound of footsteps sounded, Ding Song quickly came in from the layman's account, grabbed Hong Qing's side with several big strides, bowed, and quickly reported it.
"Well, go, pass on a translation, and I will meet that old boy now."
Although he heard the report, Hongqing did not raise her head, but just ordered in a plain manner.
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When Ding Song heard Hongqing's order, he did not dare to delay any delay. He quickly responded respectfully and hurriedly withdrew from the tent. Without hesitation, he had already led Grand Duke Petrovic and two Chinese and Russian interpreters to come in from outside.
"Dear Prince, you are still busy at this time. You are so dedicated. I admire you for your admiration."
When Grand Duke Petrovic and others were about to come in, Hongqing did not get up to greet him. She just glanced at Grand Duke Petrovic with an expressionless face, then lowered her head and looked at the large sand table. As soon as she saw this, Grand Duke Petrovic couldn't help feeling depressed, but she dared not show anything in front of Hongqing. She could only smile humbly and flatter Hongqing very much.
"Sitting for the seat!"
After listening to the translation of the translation, Hongqing still sat upright expressionlessly, waved her hands and gave a calm command. Several personal guards who were waiting beside her responded loudly, brought a few horses and asked Grand Duke Petrovic and the two translators to sit down.
"Dear Prince, you are..."
As soon as Bu fell to his seat, Grand Duke Petrovich's eyes immediately fell on the large sand table. Although he did not understand military affairs, he still knew something common in the Russian army. When he recalled the large-scale clothing sorting of the Qing army camp since the afternoon, Grand Duke Petrovich was a little uneasy, but after seeing his eyes rolling, he began to ask in confusion.
"Your Excellency, I will lead my army to fight tomorrow. The matters are mixed. I don't have time to chat with you. If you have anything to do, I will just agree."
Hongqing ignored Grand Duke Petrovic's temptation, waved her hand impatiently, and asked about Grand Duke Petrovic's purpose in his voice.
"Going to the expedition? Your Highness, what do you mean?"
Grand Duke Petrovic was already full of suspicion. When he heard Hongqing's words, his face collapsed. As soon as he finished reposting the translation, he asked with a pale face.
"Did Your Excellency the Grand Duke ask you knowingly? I have said that your country will not compensate us for the losses. I will go to your country to collect it in person. Hey, Your Excellency the Grand Duke will not think that I am a person who speaks nonsense, huh?"
After listening to the translation, Hongqing's face immediately sank, and she bluntly scolded Grand Duke Petrovic.
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Your Highness, the prince, this is not what I mean. Oh, Your Highness, peace is the most important thing in everything, and it is not a good thing to do without a war. Can you sit down and discuss the compensation issue?"
It sounded like Hongqing was not joking. Grand Duke Petrovic was really anxious. No one else, the Russian Empire had just experienced a great defeat, and people's hearts were unstable. In addition, the bloody coup in St. Petersburg was only two months after, and the whole country was not ready for war. If Hongqing's army killed the general, the Russian Empire's losses would be great. Even if it was not destroyed, it would be inevitable that the vitality would be severely damaged. Faced with such threats, Grand Duke Petrovic would be unlucky.
"Talk? Yes, I should pay the compensation from the Qing Dynasty, and I cannot lose any of the documents. This is a prerequisite. If you do not agree with it, there is no need for both of us to discuss it."
Hongqing did not refuse Grand Duke Petrovic's negotiation request, but as soon as he came up, he limited the prerequisites and showed off his attitude of winning the Russian Empire.
"Your Highness, your respected prince, is not unwilling to recognize him. It is really difficult for our great Russian Empire to raise such a huge sum of money in a short period of time. Please ask Your Highness to be more considerate."
When the reparation was mentioned, Grand Duke Petrovic's face immediately turned bitter as if he had eaten Coptis chinensis. He spread his hands helplessly and replied in disgust.
"It's hard to get it out? Haha, that's true. With your country's financial foundation, you are really poor. Well, I'll give you a clear path to the Grand Duke. The compensation is not a penny, but your country can use other things to pay off the debt, right?"
Hongqing sarcastically mocked Grand Duke Petrovic for a few words, but she didn't just stubbornly, but changed her tone and said with hints.
"Other things? I am stupid, I don't know what the prince is referring to..."
After hearing Hongqing's words, a bad premonition immediately arose in Grand Duke Petrovic's heart. However, at this moment, he was under the roof, but he did not dare to follow Hongqing's pace, so he could only speak with caution.
"Land! In the 27th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, your country was cheated and robbed the land from the Qing Dynasty. From our Qing Dynasty, it was time to return the property to the original owner. Of course, your country could not return it. At worst, I would send troops tomorrow and take down all of Siberia. It was just a matter of a simple task. What should I do? Your grand duke will do it. I don't care."
Hongqing shrugged her shoulders indifferently and gave the answer without any scruples.
"This is not possible. Territory is the life of the empire and cannot be sold!"
As soon as he heard the translation, Grand Duke Petrovich almost subconsciously started to yell.
"Ha, let me see you off!"
Grand Duke Petrovic was so angry that he was very angry, but Hongqing didn't care at all. After listening to the translation, he just smiled indifferently, waved his hand, and gave the order to expel the guest in an unquestionable tone.
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After Hongqing ordered this, Ding Song and other guards who were waiting beside him did not dare to neglect them. They responded in unison and rushed forward, and wanted to drive Grand Duke Petrovic out of the central army's tent.
"Wait, Your Highness, I have something to say."
Seeing Ding Song and others snatching up, Grand Duke Petrovic couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He quickly waved his hands randomly and anxiously begged for resentment.
"Um."
After hearing what Grand Duke Petrovich said, Hongqing did not insist on driving people. She waved her hand and whispered lightly, stopping Ding Song and others from driving people. Then she stared at Grand Duke Petrovich with a solemn expression and said almost word by word: "Grand Duke, this is your last chance. If you talk nonsense, don't blame me for being ruthless. I hope you can do it yourself!"
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your love, and let me think about it?"
When he heard Hongqing's words were so bad, the sweat on Grand Duke Petrovic's forehead immediately surged like a spring, but he didn't care to wipe it, and asked with a bitter face.
"Please."
Chapter completed!