While Gao Qi was besieging Kyoto Castle, Gao He and Zhang Hexiang also began to attack Edo. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Edo, which is the largest and most prosperous city in Japan, has the same status and history as Shanghai, China, both have a natural harbor, rich people's livelihood, were the first to encounter the invasion of Western powers, was forced into a concession by the foreign powers, and is the country's largest treaty port.

Today's Edo, where British, Americans, French, and so on, gather here and launch an attack on the line, which will naturally have a huge impact on each country.

Before Gao He could attack, the consular corps headed by the British and American consuls came to Gao E's military camp and asked for negotiations with Gao E.

The chief representative is naturally the American consul, and the Americans are the most friendly with the Chinese Empire, and the leaders of the two countries are also on good terms, so it is naturally the most appropriate for the American consul to come forward.

"Dear General Gao, I, the American consul in Edo, Japan, Tross sends you a request for an armistice on behalf of the consuls of various countries, hoping that your country will stop the attack on Edo!"

Tros said with a forced smile.

Gao Yi frowned, the consuls of various countries have come forward, this matter is a little difficult to handle......

"Mr. Tross, this is a matter between our Chinese Empire and Japan, and I ask you not to interfere arbitrarily, the order given to me by our Majesty is to occupy all the important cities in Japan and force the Japanese emperor's government to surrender, Edo, as the largest city in Japan, is something I must take, if I can't occupy it, I will be sent to a military court for dereliction of duty!"

Gao Yi made an excuse for himself.

Troth's face darkened, and this guy directly refused!

"General Gao, when I was in the United States, I was familiar with Mr. Xue Fucheng of your country, and I also had a relationship with His Majesty the Emperor of your country, and we have always had good relations between China and the United States, and please be able to look at my thin face, and give up attacking Edo on the good relations between the two countries, and our consuls will definitely inform His Majesty the Emperor of your country about this, you know, now Edo is not a Japanese city, this city has countless industries in our Western countries, and the investment of various countries together is not less than tens of millions of dollars. If we attack, the whole of Edo will be in flames, and our countries will suffer huge losses......"

Gao Yi was dissatisfied: "Mr. Tross, this is not within my consideration, it has suffered huge losses, and you should also claim compensation from the Japanese government, who let them have nothing to do?" Our compatriots can't just die in vain, we will never stop if we don't let them pay enough price, of course, we are also willing to try not to damage the interests of your country, if there is a mistake, please forgive me! ”

Tros was very dissatisfied with Gao E, who did not eat soft and hard, and said: "General Gao, your behavior will bring trouble to our Sino-US relations, and the friendship between China and the United States cannot be destroyed like this!" ”

Southgate, the British consul on the side, shouted: "Mr. Troth, don't talk nonsense there, in a word, the Chinese Empire must withdraw its troops, not attack Edo City, our British Empire's Asian fleet has reached Wakasa Bay, the army will land in Japan at any time, if the Chinese Empire launches an attack on Edo, then our imperial army will mercilessly wipe you out in Japan!" ”

Gao E's face changed, grabbed Southgate's collar, brought Southgate to his side, and said in a cold voice: "Dog, I'm talking to Mr. Troth, where did you come from?" No matter how special you dare to talk nonsense, Lao Tzu will kill you now! ”

Southgate's face changed drastically, and a cold sweat appeared on his forehead when he landed, this big-headed soldier is so fierce and murderous! If you go toe-to-toe again, you might not be able to leave alive!

"General Gao, General Gao is angry!"

Tros was really taken aback, and hurriedly said: "General Gao, please also consider the interests of our countries, after all, if we really start a war, our countries will suffer huge losses, there is no doubt that your country will also face huge diplomatic pressure, presumably, His Majesty the Emperor of your country does not want to see such a situation!" ”

Gao E's heart was churning with countless thoughts, although on the surface he was thunderous and angry, but in his heart he was thinking about the meaning of Southgate's words, the Asian fleet had really arrived in Wakasa Bay?

In that case, the eldest brother is now facing a lot of military pressure, and the Asian fleet will definitely not have less troops!

Gao E's heart couldn't help but become a little anxious.

"It's okay for you to let me not start a war, but you must promise me one condition!"

Gao He said in a deep voice.

Tros was overjoyed, as long as he didn't start a war and ensured that the economy of Edo Castle would not be hit, who would care if little Japan lived or died? What does it matter to us in America whether they live or die?

"General Gao, just mention what you want!"

"First, I demand that the Japanese government in Edo Castle surrender to me, and that I will send a force to Edo Castle to control the situation in Edo, but that we will absolutely not infringe upon the inherent rights and interests of Western countries; Second, Edo Castle must have a concession of the Chinese Empire, to ensure that the Japanese people will never be allowed to infringe on the interests of our Chinese, once violated, you must come forward for the Chinese to escape justice, if our people are treated unfairly or violated, I will take you first! ”

Gao He said coldly.

Forehead......

After talking about it for a long time, I still want to control Edo Castle......

Troth's heart is full of helplessness, now the situation is stronger than people, people are outside Edo Castle, but there is a division of troops outside Edo Castle, if you don't agree, the entire Edo Castle will follow in the footsteps of Yokohama, and such a consequence is definitely not far away from all countries!

Tros looked at Southgate and said, "Mr. Southgate, now in order to protect the interests of the countries of Edo Castle, I think we can only agree with General Gao's opinion......"

"Mr. Tross, you ......"

Southgate, of course, is a little dissatisfied, after all, the army of his empire is not far away, if there is really a full-scale war, the Chinese are definitely not the opponents of the British Empire, when did the British Empire make concessions to other countries?

"Mr. Tross, I am willing to accept your opinion, on behalf of France, I agree with General Gao's conditions, as long as General Gao does not harm the interests of the French Empire, we welcome your country to establish a concession in Edo Castle with both hands!"

The French consul Bethlehem said in a deep voice.

Now in Japan, the British Empire is dominant, and all countries are powerless to compete, if the Chinese Empire joins in, the situation will become more complicated, maybe France will have a chance to fish in troubled waters in the future!

(To be continued.) )