Makui and Makui sat in sequence on both sides of the long table, facing each other.

As soon as he sat down, Qingdeng immediately said:

"Your Excellency, Minister, you and I both know the purpose of our visit, so there is no need to engage in unnecessary politeness and pleasantries."

"I'll get straight to the point."

"We are not to blame for the 'raw wheat incident'."

"If civilians encounter the daimyo's formation, they must kneel down and give way - this is the rule of our country."

"Not only did the four British people fail to heed the advice, but they also bumped into Samohou's guard of honor."

"They ended up with such a miserable end, and it was entirely their own fault."

"Therefore, your actions of seeking compensation from the shogunate and Satsuma are truly unreasonable."

"We and Satsuma will not hand over a penny. Please go back home."

Qing Deng elaborated his proposition concisely and concisely.

As soon as he finished speaking, Katsurin Taro and Manjiro, who were sitting on the left and right sides of him respectively, suddenly opened their eyes, looking pale with shock.

No wonder they are like this.

Previously, their request to the British side was simply that "the grievances and debts have their owners. If you want to claim compensation, go to Satsuma for money. As long as you don't cause trouble to the shogunate, everything will be easy to resolve."

The "raw wheat incident" was originally Satsuma's fault and had nothing to do with the shogunate.

Therefore, the request made by the shogunate is reasonable and reasonable.

As a result, such an appropriate request was still flatly rejected by the British side.

The British were so domineering, and Qingdeng even opened his mouth in response!

Not only did he threaten that "the shogunate will not compensate", he even asserted that "Satsuma does not need to compensate"!

Manjiro was petrified on the spot and wondered whether he should faithfully translate Ayoto's words.

Qingdeng glanced at him and said calmly:

"Manjiro, why are you standing still?"

Aoto's oppressive eyes made Manjiro's cheeks filled with hesitation and hesitation.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and translated Qingdeng's words.

No surprise - this time it was Neil and Colonel Jocelyn who were stunned.

Neil frowned and his expression darkened.

He sat up straight and held the table with both hands.

"...Your Excellency, your rule of "avoiding the queue of daimyo" is aimed at the civilians of your country."

"Citizens of the British Empire have no reason to abide by your backward customs."

"The Code of Hammurabi once recorded: Tooth for tooth, eye for eye."

"You brutally killed our citizens, and we naturally have the right to retaliate."

"We only asked you to pay money and did not ask you to pay for your life. We have done our utmost to be benevolent and righteous."

Having said this, Neil paused.

"Don't think I don't know the political situation in Japan."

"The shogunate is the most powerful separatist force in Japan and is also the leader of the vassals."

"The younger brother made a mistake, and the boss should bear certain responsibilities."

"Therefore, what is wrong with us asking for compensation from Satsuma who made a mistake and the shogunate that led the feudal clans?"

Neil has recovered from the frightened state of being overwhelmed by "power" just now.

Possessing wonderful "power", so what?

No matter how powerful a martial artist is, can he still be stronger than a strong ship and a powerful cannon?

What cannot be won on the battlefield cannot be won back at the negotiation table.

As long as we still possess the absolute force to crush the other party, we will always be invincible at the negotiation table!

With this thought, Neil was determined and returned to his "minister form" of "wholeheartedly fighting for the interests of Britain".

Faced with Neil's aggressiveness, Qingdeng did not react violently.

He still looked calm and just spread his hands.

"Sir, please understand - if you persist, we also have the right to fight back."

As soon as these words came out, Neil and Colonel Jocelyn laughed out loud as if they had heard a big joke.

Colonel Jocelyn smiled so much that his dark red gums were exposed.

Neil was even more exaggerated. He laughed "haha" and slapped the table with his hands.

"Counterattack? What are you going to use to counterattack? The knife on your waist?"

As he spoke, Neil shrugged with disdain.

"Your Excellency, please forgive me, I don't want to say unpleasant words."

"Anyway, please stay calm."

"'Meeting each other in war' is not the best choice for both sides...especially your side."

"If the war breaks out, you will deeply experience the power of 'industry' and why our country of England has become the 'empire on which the sun never sets'!"

Neil's rhetoric was full of strong self-confidence and great disdain for the power of the shogunate.

Rintaro Katsu and Manjiro both showed indignant expressions.

Qingdeng looked as usual.

He glanced at Neil without sadness or joy.

After a moment, he slowly stood up.

"Since both parties are unwilling to give in... let's end today's negotiations here."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the door not far away.

His sudden move not only made the victorious Rintaro and Manjiro at a loss, but also caused great confusion to Neil and Colonel Jocelyn.

Neil immediately asked:

"Sir, do you plan to go back?"

Qing Deng responded without looking back:

"You are unwilling to let go, and I am unwilling to give in. There is no point in staying here any longer."

"Next, I will try to make you accept our conditions."

When he mentioned the word "try", Qingdeng emphasized his tone intentionally or unintentionally - but no one present noticed this detail.

"I will come to visit again at this time tomorrow."

Neil raised his eyebrows and sneered "ha".

He said no more, and instead raised his head and shouted to the guards outside:

"Give them a ride!"

The doormen responded in agreement, then stretched out their hands to open the door, turned sideways, and made a "please" gesture to Qingden.

Qingdeng left in stride.

Katsurin Taro and Manjiro hurriedly followed.

Suddenly, Neil shouted at Qingdeng’s back:

"Sir, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

“June 12 is the deadline!”

"If we are not given a reasonable explanation before this, tens of millions of artillery shells will rain down on Edo!"

"This was an avoidable tragedy."

"I hope you will think twice!"

Qingdeng ignored Neil's "kind reminder" and left on his own.

Within a moment, his figure disappeared into the shadows...

…

…

Qingteng and others returned to Hamlin Maru along the rope ladder.

On the way back to the ship, both Katsurintaro and Manjiro pursed their lips and looked heavy.
To be continued...