Sharma, who looked gloomy, took up the conversation again: "We deeply admire your performance in the Pangcha people's territory, but now we are discussing the issue of our three-part alliance, and the three northeastern provinces have become your protection areas. The form is illegal, and the local government has no right to decide on matters involving sovereignty. I believe both of you should be clear about this."
Seeing Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu's expressions change, Sharma quietly revealed a smile that was not noticed by others, "However, we can also understand that you attach great importance to keeping your promises, and the three northeastern provinces do depend on you. Only with the protection of the Tik people and the mob can we avoid the disaster, but we cannot make any concessions in terms of sovereignty, which will make it impossible for us to explain to the people. As Mr. Huyan just said, the affairs of the Indians can only be managed by the Indians. Anren will solve it by himself. Since you two insist on this view, the affairs of the three northeastern provinces can only be solved by ourselves."
Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu did not expect Sharma's attitude to be so tough, which was completely different from Comori's. Hu Yanqiu calmly asked in a cold voice: "Then based on Lord Sharma's intention, we don't need to bear any responsibility to you at all." Responsibility? We can evacuate at any time?"
"Yes, we are grateful for your support. As for your losses, we will pay for them without any loss. Since you are not willing to help us encircle the kingdom, the three northeastern provinces still belong to the territory of the kingdom, and there is no need to pay for it. Please protect me!" The Minister of State's attitude became extremely tough, and his words were categorical, leaving no room for negotiation.
Hu Yanqiu was furious and was about to explode, but Cui Wenxiu used her eyes to suppress her anger. Cui Wenxiu showed a thoughtful look on her face and said calmly: "Master Sharma, I think you probably have something in mind. , you might as well speak up and let everyone discuss it. If we can make the decision, there is no need to say more. If Mr. Huyan and I cannot make the decision, we will repay Mr. Li as quickly as possible. What do you think?"
Cui Wenxiu has seen the opponent's method of retreating in order to advance. He cannot help but admit that the Minister of State knows his side, especially Mr. Li very well. No matter what method he adopts, the other side always grasps one thing, and his side does not The fact that he would just give up the benefits he obtained is probably the key to his own side. This is probably because Mr. Li's unwillingness to make any gains is too obvious. It seems that this Sharma has really spent his money. Please use some energy to study Mr. Li. In this case, it is better to just raise the subject and talk about it openly.
As soon as Cui Wenxiu said his words, he immediately won the nods of approval from several other important officials in India. Sharma's tough attitude made them extremely nervous. They were afraid that Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu would be angered and walked away. Cui Wenxiu heard that After saying this, everyone agreed to smooth things over.
"Two generals, His Majesty the King has always regarded you as our most reliable ally. We are very grateful that you have traveled thousands of miles to come to our aid. We can also understand your difficulties, but we hope that we can all show some sincerity. We can express our respect and understanding for the current situation of the three northeastern provinces. You are now purchasing large amounts of grain everywhere. Although we don’t know the reason, based on the situation we have now, it seems that the eastern continent is experiencing a drought, so We can understand that you attach so much importance to the three northeastern provinces. Since you can help defend the three northeastern provinces, I think you can also help us regain the second western province and help us defend against Tik and Yaku. In order to protect the kingdom's sovereignty from infringement, I think you can do this as long as you are sincere." Sharma's attitude at this time was unusually calm. He also knew that he could not push the other party too harshly. If he forced If the other party is anxious, the other party will really come and leave. Although the three northeastern provinces will at best have a reputation for treachery and adding insult to injury, the kingdom is facing collapse, and the three provinces will become the Tik and Yakuan people. Slave, he just wants to force the other party to make a positive statement and find out the other party's background.
Sharma's statement finally kicked off the bargaining between the two parties, and Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu also realized that although the other party was aware of their side's intentions, they showed a willingness to compromise. A mature and rational politician can fight for the most rights and interests for himself when his side is in an extremely disadvantageous situation. This is Cui Wenxiu's evaluation of Sharma, the Minister of State of the Kingdom of India, in a letter to his boss afterwards.
Negotiations continued into the evening. The status of the three provinces in the northeast, the handling of the five provinces in the center, and the second province in the west were the top priorities. Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu both wanted to avoid getting involved in the dispute with the Yakuan people. war, so he advocated solving this problem through intimidation and negotiation, but Sharma insisted that one must be added, that is, once negotiation and intimidation failed to achieve the goal, the northwest side must use force to ensure the recovery of the second western province. This made Cui Wenxiu He Huyanqiu had a huge headache, but he had to accept it because Sharma insisted on this as the basis for all negotiations.
After countless quarrels, threats and compromises, the negotiations finally reached an agreement. This is a document full of vague language. The Indian side certainly hopes to use vague language to reduce the irritation of the treaty to the domestic people, while the northwest side also hopes to use vague language to reduce the irritation of the treaty to the domestic people. Hoping to use vague wording as a cover for seeking more benefits in the future, both parties coincided with each other.
The Indian Kingdom and the Protectorate of Western Xinjiang signed the Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance between the Protectorate of Western Xinjiang of the Tanghe Empire and the Kingdom of India. The treaty was divided into seven major clauses and was explained in detail. First, the northwest side is responsible for helping the three alliances take back the two western provinces from the Yakuans, but if any expenses are incurred, they will be borne by the three alliances; second, the northwest side will station troops in the three northeastern provinces and It has the power of administrative guidance. The three northeastern provinces belong to the protection area of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate of the Tanghe Empire, but the sovereignty still belongs to the Indian Kingdom and is an integral part of the Indian Kingdom at all times. The Bolo Province belongs to the Western Region. The Xinjiang Protectorate has special interest areas, and the northwest side will send people to participate in the management of financial and food affairs in Boluo Province; thirdly, the northwest side will help defend the territories of the three alliances, focusing on Milo Province and Saichin Province. The province and other provinces will station no less than 100,000 troops until the Indian Royal Army is successfully established and has the ability to defend itself; fourth, the Northwest Army will assist the Royal Army to suppress riots and rebellions by mobs in various places, and guide The Royal Army will be reorganized and provided with equipment, war horses, weapons and other materials at affordable prices. The Northwest Military Academy will accept officers sent by the Indian Kingdom to study; fifthly, both parties will agree to strengthen cultural and artistic exchanges, and Northwest University will establish a new Regarding the subjects of Indian ethnic language and culture and art, the two sides also agreed to maintain close contact on religious and religious affairs to ensure the stability of their respective territories; sixth, the entire territory of the Indian Kingdom will open its financial and commodity markets to the Western Xinjiang Governorate. Tariffs on goods within the territory of the Xinjiang Protectorate will be gradually reduced to the level within the territory within three years, and vice versa for the Western Xinjiang Protectorate. The second one is a secret clause and will not be announced to the public for the time being.
If this treaty did not include Article 2, it would appear to be a very successful treaty on the surface. It also became a guiding treaty for the foreign relations of the Indian Kingdom based on the rule of the Tripartite Alliance in the next few years. As a result, the relationship between the Indian Kingdom and the entire Western Xinjiang Protectorate and even the entire Tanghe Empire has developed by leaps and bounds in a few years, and the relationship between the two parties has become increasingly closer.
Of course, this treaty still needs to be signed by the supreme commanders of both parties before it can take effect, but the fully authorized representatives of both parties have actually recognized this treaty.
"Brother Cui, the treaty was signed, but where did the 100,000 troops stationed come from? How to recover the two western provinces? These are two major problems." The two people who returned to the military camp were a little tired. Although Hu Yanqiu was also He believed that the treaty could reach this point and indeed basically satisfied the requirements of the northwest side. However, the issues of garrisoning troops and recovering the second western province were beyond the bottom line set by the two of them. He did not know whether Mr. Li actually authorized Cui Wenxiu to do this. The flexibility power, so I ask this question.
"Well, Brother Huyan, we need to work harder to recover the two western provinces. However, the Yakuans are so disturbed by the Holy Spirit Cult that they still dare to take advantage of it. It seems that this benefit is enough to make anyone crazy. Ah." Cui Wenxiu nodded, already prepared in his heart, "We might as well exert military pressure while sending people to contact them. If they are unwilling to withdraw, then our alliance with the Hansen Alliance will not sit back and watch the Holy Spirit Cult in Ya. The Kuan territory is being oppressed, and we will support the development of the Holy Spirit Cult in the Yakuan territory.”
"Haha, Brother Cui, your skills are quite vicious, but didn't Mr. Li have a former classmate in the foreign affairs department of the Hansen Alliance? I guess the Yakuans should know something about it, and they probably won't turn a blind eye to what you say. , let them worry about it." Huyanqiu also smiled and said, he also believed that the Yakuans were unlikely to risk a war with their own side at this time, "But this garrison of ten Ten thousand, does Mr. Li know? And where did these 100,000 troops come from?"
This is what Hu Yanqiu is most worried about. Mr. Li does not seem to have clear authorization in this regard. The secret letter he produced during the negotiation with the other party is indeed Li Wufeng's handwriting, but there is a slight difference in time, and then Li Wufeng has another letter However, there was still no clear statement on the number of troops stationed in the letter. Instead, it said that the war on the Eastern Front was approaching and that one must ensure the return of the cavalry. However, Cui Wenxiu dared to clearly indicate in the treaty that the number of troops stationed was 100,000. This was a big surprise. Hu Yanqiu's surprise was that the other party was the coach, and he couldn't say much in that situation.