lcionline Chapter 586: The attitudes of ambassadors from various countries
Chapter 586: The attitudes of ambassadors from various countries
Throughout the day, Fang Dihu appeared in embassies of various countries. He was dressed in neat Chinese clothes, walked hurriedly, and had a firm and resolute look on his face. Wherever he went, he expressed his and the Chinese government's firm attitude towards the concession issue without any reservation.
At the French Embassy, he fluently expounded on China's sovereignty and justice in French, allowing the French present to feel his strong national sentiment. At the British Embassy, he spoke passionately in British English, clearly pointing out that the concessions were a historical legacy that must be properly handled.
Fang Dihu's tough attitude caused an uproar, and ambassadors from various countries realized China's determination and strength on this issue. They realized that if they continued to ignore China's demands, it might lead to a greater international dispute.
Under this tremendous pressure, ambassadors from various countries, led by Johnson, had to compromise. They all lowered their status and gathered in the meeting room of the Dragon Palace Hotel to discuss how to solve the concession issue.
The atmosphere in the conference room was tense and solemn. Ambassadors from various countries sat around the conference table, all with serious faces. Johnson, as the host, spoke first: "Ladies and gentlemen, we all know that China's attitude on this issue is very firm. We must seriously consider their demands and find a proper solution."
In the conference room of the Dragon Palace Hotel, consuls from various countries gathered together for a heated discussion. On one side of the conference table, US Ambassador Johnson looked solemn. He took a deep breath and spoke first: "Ladies and gentlemen, we must face up to the fact that China is no longer the weak country it once was. They now have world-class military standards and are developing rapidly. This is a powerful country that we have to pay attention to."
As soon as Johnson finished speaking, François Dubois, the French ambassador, nodded in agreement: "Ambassador Johnson is right. The current Chinese president, Su Zhengyang, is a man of great courage. His determination and courage should not be underestimated. If we anger him on this issue, I believe he has enough confidence and determination to start a war against the concessions of the major powers."
Hans von Seeckt, ambassador of the Bird Empire, also echoed: "I agree with the two ambassadors. China's development momentum is strong, and we cannot underestimate their strength. Moreover, President Su Zhengyang's tough attitude has demonstrated their determination. We must act with caution to avoid unnecessary conflicts."
Charles Wilson, the British ambassador, seemed a little hesitant: "I understand your concerns, but we must also consider our own interests. The concession issue involves our economic interests and strategic position. We cannot give it up easily."
In the conference room, the arguments of ambassadors from various countries continued. The Austro-Hungarian Ambassador Joseph Redmond coughed lightly, breaking the brief silence. He said in a contemptuous tone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I don't think we need to be too nervous. Although China looks strong on the surface, it is actually weak inside. They dare not take tough measures against us. We were once the suzerain of this country. The inferiority and fear in their hearts can never be eliminated."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the conference room immediately became tense. Fuso Ambassador Yoshida Shigeru immediately echoed: "Ambassador Joseph is right. Although China is big, in my heart, they are still a backward country, a country that can be bullied by us. Their current development is just a flash in the pan and is not worth mentioning."
As soon as Yoshida Shigeru finished speaking, Italian Ambassador Marco Imperato said sarcastically: "Ambassador Yoshida, your words are really eye-opening. Fuso has been defeated repeatedly in the wars with China in the past few years. Is this the country you said you can bully at will? As far as I know, Fuso has suffered a lot on Chinese territory, and even the Kwantung Army that you are so proud of was destroyed by China. Now you still have the nerve to say such things, which is really admirable."
Yoshida Shigeru was hurt by Marco's words. His face darkened and he retorted: "Ambassador Marco, you are insulting the honor of our Fuso! Our failure is due to strategic mistakes, not the strength of China. Besides, our Fuso's military strength should not be underestimated. We are just looking for a suitable opportunity to teach China a lesson!"
Marco sneered after hearing this: "The right time? I'm afraid you Fusang will never find this time. You can't stop China's current development momentum. If you still hold on to the old ideas and continue to look down on China, then your future failures will only be more disastrous."
The argument between the two became more and more intense, and the atmosphere in the conference room became more and more tense. Ambassadors from other countries tried to persuade them, but the two were too emotional to give in. Ambassador Johnson stood up, slapped the table, and said loudly: "Enough! We are here to discuss solving the problem, not to quarrel. We should unite and face the challenge of China together, instead of attacking each other here."
Under Johnson's mediation, the quarrel between the two finally subsided, but the atmosphere in the meeting room was still tense. Ambassadors from all countries understood that they must now face up to the rise of China and no longer look down on this ancient country as they did before.
In the conference room, the ambassadors argued one after another, and their emotions became more and more intense. After discussing for several hours, they still could not reach a consensus.
U.S. Ambassador Johnson took a deep breath and tried to calm everyone down: "Everyone, we must calm down. China is a rising power, and we cannot underestimate their strength. I think we should adopt a conciliatory policy, engage in dialogue with China, and seek a peaceful solution."
Hans von Seeckt, ambassador of the Border Empire, also expressed his support: "I agree with Ambassador Johnson. We should solve this problem in a peaceful way and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Of course, the concession is in our interests and must not be given up easily."
However, British Empire Ambassador Charles Wilson had a different view: "We cannot give up our own interests just to avoid conflict. We should unite our front and jointly put pressure on China to let them know our determination."
Fuso Ambassador Yoshida Shigeru also echoed: "Ambassador Charles is right. We cannot compromise with China, otherwise they will become more arrogant. We should join forces to put pressure on China so that they have to make concessions."
The Austro-Hungarian ambassador Joseph Redmond also expressed support for this view: "I agree. We must show our unity and determination and let the Chinese know that they cannot fight against us."
The meeting room fell into a heated discussion again. Ambassadors from various countries expressed their opinions, but they could not reach a consensus. In the end, they decided to adopt a compromise plan: on the one hand, they would report the situation here to their home country and ask for instructions from their own government; on the other hand, they would wait and see how the situation develops.
Ambassador Johnson concluded: “We all need to report to our governments and seek guidance. But in the meantime, we should remain calm and restrained and not act rashly. I believe that China will not easily take tough measures to offend all of our countries at the same time.”
Ambassadors from various countries nodded in agreement, and the meeting ended in a solemn atmosphere. They all understood that this incident not only concerned their own interests, but also the changes in the international landscape. They must act cautiously to cope with future challenges.