Roosevelt looked at the representatives of the three parties and said, "If you have no objections, then today's preparatory meeting will end here."

At this time, Witt said: "I have something else, I hope I can talk about it today."

Roosevelt nodded, understanding that the Russians were going to start making trouble. He looked at Komura Sutaro again. Seeing that he had no expression on his face, he didn't know whether he had discussed with the Russians in advance. He said, "Of course, today we must explain everything clearly. Mr. Witt, if you have any other requirements, please just say it." After a pause, Roosevelt said, "No one has any objection."

Komura Sutaro still had no emotion on his face and said, "No."

Li Sanjie said, "We also want to hear Mr. Witt's opinion." But he was thinking in his heart that it is probably not easy for this Russian to jump out of trouble at this time. It seems that he wants to cause trouble. However, Li Sanjie doesn't care. At worst, he can break up. Anyway, he has been prepared to fail.

So Witt said: "As we all know, most of the areas where this war occurred were the territory of the Qing Dynasty. Due to the enemy of boxing, our Russia temporarily controlled this area in order to protect the expatriates. However, later our country signed a treaty with the Qing Dynasty to deliver territory, but it was not implemented because of the outbreak of the war. But in any case, the Qing Dynasty was also one of the parties involved."

He turned to Li Sanjie again and said, "Mr. Li, the Qing Dynasty had officially recognized that the East China government was an independent political body, so it can be regarded as a country. However, for a long time before that, the East China government had existed as part of the Qing Dynasty. Mr. Li would not deny this, even if it was a subordinate of the Qing Dynasty."

Li Sanjie nodded and said, "That's right, we once had a period of time under the jurisdiction of the Qing Dynasty."

Witt said: "That's good. It is precisely for these reasons that Russia believes that if the Qing Dynasty had not participated in this negotiation, it would be not very suitable."

Roosevelt said: "Mr. Witter means to change the tripartite talks to the quadron talks?"

Witt said: "Of course not. After all, the Qing Dynasty did not participate in this war, so of course it cannot be a party to the negotiations. It is too late to invite the Qing Dynasty to participate in the negotiations. However, at least the representatives of the Qing Dynasty should have the opportunity to listen. Now several Qing officials are inspecting the United States, including members of the Qing Dynasty royal family. My suggestion is to invite several Qing officials to listen to the negotiations as commissioners."

After Witt finished speaking, Roosevelt said: "Before this, the Qing officials who were inspecting the United States did make a request to participate in this negotiation, but I refused. However, as a specialist, as a listener of this negotiation, the rules should be decided by you three parties, so we are not inconvenient to express our opinions."

Now Roosevelt has understood Wright's intention, but first of all, he has rejected the request of Qing officials. In fact, he is showing kindness like the East China government, and not expressing his opinions is to transcend the United States and maintain a neutral identity. Because Roosevelt is very clear that the East China government will never accept Wright's suggestion and will definitely fight back. Only when the two sides are in a stalemate will the United States come forward to mediate in a neutral identity.

Komura Sutaro said: "Mr. Witt's suggestion makes sense."

Roosevelt nodded and turned to the East China government and said, "What about the East China government's attitude?"

Li Sanjie snorted and said, "We refuse."

Witt deliberately made a surprised expression and said, "Reject? Why? I want to hear the reasons of the East China government."

Li Sanjie sneered and said, "We have no reason to refuse, it's that simple."

Witt was also stunned. Li Sanjie's stiff answer was a bit unexpected. However, after all, he was also a veteran who had been on the political arena for decades. He quickly adjusted his emotions and said, "This answer really surprised me, I think..."

"Enough Mr. Witt." Li Sanjie interrupted without waiting for him to finish his words: "You are not a great artist, and your performance is very poor, just like a clown. I have seen enough. I will give you the last chance and take back the advice I just said, otherwise the consequences will be something you can't afford."

Witt's face also became very ugly. It turned out that Witt's purpose was to use the Qing court to disgust the East China government. Of course, he knew that the East China government would not accept this suggestion, but he was preparing to mess with the East China government in terms of legal principles. In the end, it would not only force the East China government to make concessions in other aspects, but also overwhelm the East China government in terms of momentum. Then he knew that Li Sanjie did not follow the script written by Witt, and not only refused directly, but did not even give reasons, which made Witt's wish to mess around fail. Moreover, Li Sanjie did not care about the occasion at all, and would not hesitate to accuse him of being like a clown, and that his last sentence asked Witt to take back the suggestion was equivalent to a showdown with Witt.

Although we knew that the scene did not develop according to our own control, if Witt really took back the suggestion, we would lose the dispute initiated by him. This result was obviously unacceptable to Witt. But if we refused to take back the suggestions just now, the East China government would obviously have a bigger storm behind, and the consequences were probably not something Witt could bear. At this time, Witt only hoped that someone would come out to make a comeback and give both sides a step. Unfortunately, Roosevelt was looking down at his watch, while Taro Komura was closing his eyes to rest, obviously unwilling to give Witt the ladder.

But it cannot be delayed too long now, so Witt gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Li, I think my suggestions are very reasonable and there is no need to be taken back unless you can give me sufficient reasons. In addition, for the insult you just gave me, I ask you to apologize to me for the formal apology."

Li Sanjie sneered and said, "I'm sorry, I don't have time to play a monkey show with you. Since you still have to persist, we won't be with you. This judgment can be declared broken."

Witt was stunned for a moment. He did not expect Li Sanjie's reaction to be so fierce that he would not even officially start the negotiations. Although Witt also knew that if the negotiations broke down, Britain and France would send troops to participate in the war, such a breakdown obviously would not satisfy Britain and France.

As he said that, Li Sanjie turned to Roosevelt and said, "Mr. President, thank you for your efforts to make peace in the Far East, but now I can only say that I am very sorry that due to Russian reasons, we can only withdraw from this negotiation."

At this time, Roosevelt's eyes also left his watch, but turned his head to look at Waiter. Seeing that Waiter's eyes were full of pleading expressions, it was obvious that he hoped that Roosevelt would speak to keep the delegation of the East China Government. Nazhi Roosevelt said: "I feel very sorry for the representatives of the East China Government to make such a decision, but as a neutral party, we respect the decision of the East China Government representatives."

When Witt heard this, his face changed drastically. Unexpectedly, Roosevelt did not try to retain the East China government delegation at all, and he didn't know if he should be saved. He was helpless for a while. In fact, Roosevelt was very dissatisfied with Witt's self-righteous behavior, and knew that even if he spoke to keep it, the East China government delegation might not buy his own face. Bijing is causing trouble for the Russians themselves, so why bother to make it boring? In addition, Roosevelt also felt confident that the East China government delegation's behavior was actually a gesture, which was to force the Russian delegation to give in. To put it bluntly, this is a game of blinking first. Now it seems that the Russians are obviously the one who can't hold back first, so let them hurry for a few days first, and let Witt teach some lessons.

Li Sanjie stood up and said, "Okay, it doesn't make sense for us to continue talking. Please arrange a steamer and take us ashore."

Roosevelt nodded and immediately sent someone to call the captain and asked him to arrange the steamer.

In fact, other members of the East China government delegation were also very surprised. They did not expect Li Sanjie's reaction to be so fierce, because at this time, no one except Li Sanjie knew that Britain and France had decided to support Japan, and Russia did not pay war reparations, and participated in the war after the negotiations broke down. Therefore, after Li Sanjie announced that the negotiations broke down, everyone was also very surprised. However, on this occasion, everyone could only choose to support Li Sanjie's decision, so they all stood up one after another, left the reception room with Li Sanjie and came to the deck.

Seeing that people from the United States, Japan, Russia and other sides did not come out, Zhou Fengshan said: "Messenger Li, is it a bit too much for you to announce the breakdown of the negotiations?"

Li Sanjie said: "Don't worry, it's natural that I do this, but the reason is too complicated. It's inconvenient to explain this. I will explain it clearly to everyone after I go back."

After hearing what Li Sanjie said, everyone stopped asking. At this time, the motorboat had already reached the side of the ship. Everyone boarded the motorboat one by one, left the sailboat, and headed towards the dock.

At this time, the representatives of Japan and Russia were still in the reception room, looking at each other, not knowing what to do. After a while, Witt asked a little, and said, "Mr. President, why didn't you just try to keep the delegation of the East China Government?"

Roosevelt said: "We are just a neutral party and do not participate in the negotiations between you. Withdrawal from the negotiations is the power of all parties. How can we interfere? In fact, it is very easy to retain the delegation of the East China government. Just Mr. Witt will take back your suggestions, right?"

Witt looked embarrassed and did not answer.

Roosevelt said again: "The representative of the East China government has decided to withdraw from this negotiation. So what are the plans of Japan and Russia? Should you both continue the negotiations or not participate in the negotiations?"

Witt said: "We have to ask the country for the next plan before we can decide. Mr. President, we will leave first."

Roosevelt nodded and immediately sent someone to arrange a motorboat to send the Russian delegation back to the dock.

After the Russians left, Sutaro Omura said: "Mr. President, is this negotiation over?"

Roosevelt said: "Mr. Komura, don't worry, the East China government is just pretending to be a gesture. The Russian delegation has done a little too much this time. I will deal with it privately, just force the Russian delegation to make a concession."
Chapter completed!