C2289 It is impossible to talk at all (1/2)

”Trade? ”I would like to hear more about it …” Xiao Letian looked like she did not care.

Benjamin hated to the point that the root of his teeth was itching, but he was still helpless, ”Don't you want us to recognize you as an independent nation? ”I'll give it to you, I can hand it over to you. This is just a matter of a single sentence from me …”

”In return, after receiving the letter of credence, you must stop your visit to Europe, immediately return to Asia, and tell me all the conspiracies between you and Gladstone!”

”How is it? Isn't this deal very reasonable?” Benjamin said confidently.

Being able to gain the recognition of Britain, your Chinese race is equivalent to the recognition of the entire world. You guys are still very weak, so go back and develop peacefully. The more you get involved with the affairs of powerful countries, the more disadvantageous it will be for you.

Xiao Letian said with a faint smile, ”Oh? Let me go home! But Emperor Tongzhi's studies are not over yet … ”

”You don't have to worry about that, the emperor Tongzhi doesn't need to return to the country. We, Britain, will be responsible for his studies later on.

”Hahaha …” [How easy is it to take the king away from me? What do you want? ”Let me guess …”

”The coastal areas are now fully open to the British, including the ports along the Yangtze River. You can park your merchant ships and do business as you wish …”

”Un, inland! What you want is the right to enter the interior... ”But this right can't be obtained by battleships, so your Army has to do something, and if they want to control China's interior, they definitely can't do that without the railways!”

Pah pah pah … Xiao Letian clapped his hands, ”Brilliant, truly brilliant! A single letter of credence will take His Majesty the Emperor away, and then you can usurp the rights to build the inland railways? This is such a good business! ”

Benjamin didn't have the awkwardness of being exposed. Instead, he laughed with a little pride, ”If you also have the powerful strength of the British Empire as a backing, then you can do extremely profitable business. There is nothing unfair about it, this is the cruel truth of the world, you have to accept it!”

”Yes, Darwinism, natural selection!” Xiao Letian was angered by Benjamin's shamelessness and laughed. Facing this kind of nation that was strong enough to be a hooligan, ridiculing was completely meaningless.

He poured himself a glass of champagne and said, ”This was originally prepared for us to come to an agreement. It seems like the leader has understood it already, so I will do it as a form of respect!”

”Of course I've read Darwin's theory. I don't like this disrespectful fellow. I doubt his theory …” ”However, the phrase 'natural selection' is very classic. You Chinese have already gained the upper hand for thousands of years. Don't tell me you want to continue to grow stronger forever?”

”If you do not work hard to give up the number one position in the world to our British Empire, then in the face of this reality, you must lower your head!”

”Haha, that's right. When facing reality, you have to lower your head … But even if I had to lower my head, wouldn't I still be allowed to consider it for a few days? ”As for how many days I think about it, that will depend on my mood …” Xiao Letian retorted tit for tat.

Benjamin's hand tightened and almost shattered the wine cup. He still wanted to consider it for a few more days, don't you know that the most difficult thing I have here is time?

Three days later, Gladstone's proposal to distrust would be voted on in the House of Commons. Once the vote was passed, the only solution left for her other than forcefully dissolving the council would be a mutual defeat.

”Xiao Letian! Let's get straight to the point! If you and I can reach an agreement today, then my conditions are still very good. At the very least, I can guarantee the survival of your Chinese people! ”