Chapter 86 Rape

To a certain extent, diplomacy between countries is not so much "friendship", "friendly" and "friendship" as a real combination of interests. Diplomacy is the most blatant scam in the world. The first compulsory course for every diplomat is to keep the smile of the professional surname, and then say the professional surname. Sincere words, but those words must be lies and lies.

"The most fundamental premise of the greatest diplomat is to deceive everyone!"

Who said this? No one investigates its source, but no one can deny the truth represented by this sentence. If any country or any diplomat ignores this when engaging in diplomatic matters, he will eventually pay for his stupidity.

There are only eternal interests between countries!

In May 1905, a series of strikes and marches still occurred from time to time in many Russian cities. In addition to strikes and demonstrations, in Finland, Poland, the Caucasus and other places, with the support of Japanese money and weapons, the outbreak of national uprisings still occurred one after another, and Soviets appeared in some cities. Seizing local power.

In the face of domestic riots, Russia is so busy dealing with civil strife and domestic affairs that it is unable to deal with the Japanese wholeheartedly. That said, the atmosphere in St. Petersburg at this time seems to be much more relaxed than that of two months ago. The rare victory from the front line has made the Russians regain some self-confidence, and even very rarely inspired some patriotism.

After the Russians annihiled a wing of the Japanese army for Kuropatkin and the victory of a division of the Japanese army, Kuropatkin, a "coward", a "coward" and "stupid donkey who should be hang" a few months ago, became a hero, and some people even compared him with Kutuzov. The two have no comparable surnames, but it does not prevent the official newspapers from praising the "epic" victory in the Tumen River with all the words of praise.

It is under the influence of this situation that St. Petersburg, as the capital of the Russian Empire, has recovered from the atmosphere where riots may break out at any time. Even the Tsar himself returned to the Winter Palace from the imperial village. Of course, if we put aside the riots in various places, perhaps Russia has really regained its peace. .

"The tranquility before the storm!"

Zhang Hao, who was sitting in the carriage, looked at the street outside the carriage and snorted coldly. Russia's victory was not brought by their "heroic and fearless" and "wisdom" soldiers and generals at all, but by the guards. If it hadn't been for more than 100,000 guards entering North Korea, if it hadn't been restrained by the Guards. Their main force, the Russians? Is it possible for them to win the victory of the Tumen River?

Maybe! But it will never be so easy, especially for this country, which is now completely in internal and external troubles, it is impossible for them to devote all their energy to the Asian battlefield thousands of kilometers away.

"Continuous protest, let the Russians take the initiative!"

Thinking of His Majesty's instructions, Zhang Hao squeezed out some smiles. His Majesty dug a hole for the Russians from the beginning. These Russians are still complacent there now. It can be said that they are willing to jump out of the pit dug for them, and even happy.

The carriage soon drove outside the office building of the Russian imperial minister. As soon as the carriage stopped, Zhang Hao, who got out of the carriage, entered the minister's office building accompanied by an attendant with a briefcase. The minister's office was the seat of the conference committee of the ministers of the Russian imperial ministers. It is also the heart of the Russian Empire and the highest administrative body of the Russian Empire.

And today Zhang Hao is coming to visit his old acquaintance... Sergei, chairman of the Council of the Ministers? Yulievich? Witt, at the beginning, the relationship between Zhang Hao and Witt was still harmonious, but now, since Kuropatkin crossed the Tumen River, the relationship between the two has deteriorated, which more or less represents that sentence.

"Only eternal interests!"

When Zhang Hao was introduced to his office by Witt's secretary, Zhang Hao saw several Russian [***] political officials standing in Witt's office. Oh! Well, that's all for today's meeting.

While Zhang Hao entered the office, the military and political officials left the main hall in twos and threes with Witt's concluding remarks.

"Mr. Zhang, long time no see!"

Although the relationship between the two is not harmonious now, Witt still has a smile on his face when he sees Zhang Hao.

"Chairman Witt!"

There were no superfluous words. Zhang Hao bowed first and then said in a straight voice.

"According to the instructions from China!"

Here we go again!

As soon as he heard this sentence, Witt's eyebrows jumped and came again! Protest again, what on earth do these Chinese want to do? Isn't the Russian army eager to enter North Korea? China does not want or has the strength to have a full-scale relationship with Japan, so they need an opportunity to make peace. Isn't the Russian army's intervention in North Korea the opportunity they want?

These Chinese people always pretend to be confused. They obviously have no idea of occupying North Korea. They just want to exchange North Korea for Taiwan, but in the end, they hope to put on a forced look in front of the world.

Oh! Let's watch him perform again! Witt sighed in his heart. These Chinese people are too hypocritical!

When saying that sentence, Zhang Hao took the official letter from China from the entourage.

"In view of the Russian Empire's attack on South Korea, in violation of the existing agreement between the two countries, the Chinese Empire once again made the most serious protest to the Russian Empire and demanded that the Russian Empire immediately withdraw its troops... Our country will have to make the most helpless choice..."

Finally, after the other party's "performance", Witt took over the protest letter with a disapproval look, and then he pointed to the sofa next to him and said.

"Mr. Zhang, is there anything else? If not, I think we can talk together!"

Talk? Witt's ease directly showed his disregard for the protest, and Zhang Hao also nodded in denial, protesting? Only weak countries will regard the protests of powerful countries as a thing. The vast majority of protests and the most serious protests are usually only regarded as... farts!

Hmm! It's not even as good as fart. At least the fart stinks. People will feel sick when they smell it, but what about the diplomatic protest? At most, just take it over and throw it directly into the trash can. Of course, if they don't violate the file management provisions, they will definitely do so.

"Chairman Witt, I have to say that you are forcing us to make a choice that no one wants to see!"

As soon as he sat down, Zhang Hao said a sentence.

"Well, haven't you already started peace talks with Japan? In fact, the agreement between our two countries has long been broken, hasn't it?

Vit pulled out a cigar, and after Zhang Hao refused, he ordered one himself.

"But at least we didn't harm Russia's interests, did we? Moreover, the Russian minister in China also participated in the negotiations, and it was carried out under the pressure of other countries!"

Shake his head and spit out smoke. Vit looked at Zhang Hao seriously. Did he really regard himself as an idiot? Diplomacy is the art of swindlers, but swindlers occasionally have to tell the truth.

"Your Foreign Minister and Hirofumi Ito have held many secret negotiations one after another. Maybe your country has reached an agreement with Japan, hasn't it?"

Wei deliberately said that he did not show any anger. Originally, the essence of diplomacy was deception.

"Chairman Witt, I think..."

In the face of Victor's sudden tearing of the last cover, Zhang Hao seemed a little hesitant.

"I think you must understand that our direct contact with Japan took place after your country crossed the Tumen River, not before crossing the Tumen River."

Speaking of this, Zhang Hao finally regained some self-confidence. He stared at Victor.

"We have tried to maintain a good trust with your country and establish friendly relations between countries, but when we are deceived or even fooled, in order to protect ourselves, sometimes people have to do something against their will..."

Zhang Hao said and carefully observed the subtle changes on Witt's face.

After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Witt lowered his head and ponded for a while before raising his head.

"Special Envoy Zhang, what you said is also reasonable. I don't know whether you have sacrificed the interests of the Russian Empire!"

Even if there is no need to guess, Witt knows that they must have sacrificed the interests of Russia. For the Chinese, their biggest bargaining chip is not to occupy a large area of northern North Korea, but the main force of the Japanese army besieged in Manchuria.

If they want to negotiate with me, those armies are the most important part of the transaction. What kind of transaction will it be? It is nothing more than removing the encirclement, withdrawing the Japanese army from Manchuria, withdrawing from northern Korea, returning Japanese to Taiwan, and so on. Maybe they can negotiate secretly with Japanese, but it does not mean that Russia does not have its own channel to know the content of the negotiations.

"So does Kuropatkin's actions hurt China's interests?"

Zhang Hao asked rhetorical questions.

"So far, you have repeatedly emphasized the interests of Russia, but what about the interests of China? Who has considered that we have proposed that your fleet should help us recover Taiwan, but you are not even willing to send one deportation? Can it be said that Russia's interests are valuable and China's interests can be abandoned?

"As a Russian official, maintaining Russia's interests is my fundamental starting point."

Witt didn't hide his point of view, but he immediately added another sentence.

"But on this basis, I still hope to maintain the existing friendship with your country!"

"Well, I don't know, Mr. Chairman, how do you think we can maintain the existing friendship now?"

Zhang Hao asked with a smile on his face. In fact, he had been waiting for Viter to say this.

"Hmm..."

After a while, Witt looked directly at Zhang Hao in front of him.

"I thought that Russia's interests were important, but..."

Vit, with a slight smile on his face, pondered for a while.

"China's interests also need to be considered!"

"Is it?"

Zhang Hao frowned when he heard the words.

"I don't know what your Excellency's opinion is? Please make it clear!"

As he spoke, his body leaned forward slightly and made a listening gesture, while Witt also leaned forward slightly and gave some explanations to Zhang Hao with a smile on his face.

"Sign it!"

When Zhang Hao listened to Witt's explanation in St. Petersburg, tens of thousands of kilometers away, he was far away from the front of the battle in the Iron Ridge. Between the barbed wire, several officers looked at the dozens of big cars and the documents handed over by the official. His yellow and thin face could not hide the anger.

"I'm really sorry!"

Aware of the unhappiness on his face, Li Qi smiled on the plane and apologized.

"That group of anniper, you know, although it is not so expensive to transport grain from the front line of the Jiangnan Dynasty. There is no way. Not to mention you, even we let those anniannianniors rip off! Tut-t, this stone is 60 yuan. Hey, we have to understand. It's not easy for this soldier to make some money!"

Li Qiping said so, but he sighed in his heart that the stone rice was sold for a little more than 5 yuan, and the bamboo stick... was also a little dark. He glanced at Liang Fatty beside him. At this time, Fatty Liang was dressed in a man's clothes, and his face looked like a anniver.

"Sir Li, look at what you said. There are at least four trucks of food from the south of the Yangtze River to feed the livestock and let the migrant workers eat. There is no way. Whoever let the train let you requisition it. Let's go by sea! Hey hey..."

He nodded to the Japanese officer on the opposite side.

"The shipping in Jiangbei has stopped. It is said that this warship is running there. Who dares to go..."

At this time, Fatty Liang blames all this on others!

Looking at the sky-high price on the list, the group of officers still suppressed their anger. They needed food, and the leading officer snorted.

"Can I test the rice?"

"Of course, of course..."

Liang Pangzi nodded, while Zoteng walked towards the cart carrying rice with a bayonet.

"Zi..."

After the Type 30 bayonet was poked into the sack, the clattering rice flowed out. The Japanese officer who checked the rice took over, and the anger in his eyebrows was even worse. Although the line of sight under the torch was not good, anyone could see that it was Chen Mi, and it was also the warehouse bottom rice in Chen Mi. Even in the Japanese, this kind of rice was also used in In the charity hall, I cooked porridge for those beggars.

" Lieutenant Colonel Li, Boss Liang. Is this kind of rice worth 60 yuan per stone?

Grabbing the yellowed warehouse rice in his hand, Zuo Teng asked angrily. He looked at the fat man and couldn't wait to stab him into the fat part of his anniper.

"Hey..."

Fatty Liang straightened his chest now. Looking at the angry Zuo Teng, he took care of it all by himself.

"This can be my fault. You people who fight all day long know how to urge grain. In order to transport the grain to you, my people are rushing the car rain or shine. This grain has been soaked in the rain and moldy. Can you blame me!"

After saying the reason, he pressed his tone again.

"Or, military master, in this way, you wait for another ten days. In ten days, you will be sure to send you white rice!"

This anniper!

Almost at the same time, everyone spit out two words in their hearts, and Li Qiping was shocked by Liang Fatty's urgent words, which he said.

"I'm sorry!"

Fatty Liang hugged his fist and waved his hand to the people behind him. Those people were authentic people.

"This rice is a little bit wrong. To be honest, even I feel panicked. Brothers, hurry up and feed the food to the pigs!"

As soon as he said this, Zuo Teng and others were shocked. Before Zuo Teng could react, Fatty Liang said with his fist again.

"Solder, I'm sorry, the moldy rice really smashed my Liang Fatty's signboard. I'll take this car back! Fifteen days at most, and fifteen days later, I will definitely bring you the white rice!"

"Don't..."

Don't wait for Fatty Liang to turn around. Zuo Teng, who was originally angry, was anxious first and grabbed his hand. If the 100,000 catties of rice could not be transported back today, those hungry officers and soldiers would not swallow themselves alive. Even if they let themselves go, the commander could not let themselves go.

If you wait for another 15 days, it's a problem whether you have yourself in the world or not. I'm afraid that the troops surrounded by Tieling will almost starve to death. By then.

"Boss Liang, look at what you said, mildew is mildew. Let's keep this rice!"

"No, moldy rice smashes the signboard!"

"It's okay, it's okay, it's moldy! It's already a great kindness for soldiers to have a mouthful of moldy rice to eat!"

"Huh? Those who are soldiers are also human!"

"Look at what you said, moldy rice can't kill people!"

"I really don't want to sell this moldy rice to you! The conscience of heaven and earth, I give people white flowers of new rice, and I use moldy rice to feed pigs!"

This fat man is still taking advantage of others. Li Qiping is really convinced of Liang Pangzi now. Zhong Zuo Teng, who is forced to do something, insisted on this moldy rice. He was afraid that Pangzi Liang would have left. What anger there at this time.

"We just like to eat moldy rice!"

Seeing that the dozens of big cars over there really moved, Zoteng noticed that he had put a trap of Fatty Liang in his words.

"Well, you always say that. If I go back again, they won't say that I'm shameless!"

When he said this, he gestured over there, but the large convoy that had already moved stopped.

"That..."

Zo Teng smiled and looked at Fatty Liang.

"Look, this rice is moldy rice, and I want it too, Boss Liang, look, can you..."

"Liang does business, one is one, two is two, and he has always said one or two."

After interrupting Zoteng's words, Liang Fatty took advantage of the moment of joy on Zoteng's face.

"One stone meter, sixty yuan, absolutely no two prices!"

Ah... This damn anniper! Zuo Teng looked at the rice on the car, and the sound of drums in his stomach reminded him of a reality. Finally, he gritted his teeth and signed his big name on the receipt like a dragon flying phoenix. As soon as he signed this big name, he could get cash directly from the consulate in Tianjin.

"Fatty Liang, you are born to be a anniper!"

After Zuo Teng and others drove the carriage away, Li Qiping patted Fatty Liang on the shoulder, which was full of admiration.

"This anniper can't do it for a few days. It's stronger than people. Everyone can be a anniper. When the bureau in Nanjing is decided, the anniper will be the end!"

(to be continued)