We're having a bit of a dust-up with some foreign powers. There's been some crossed wires, and our local officials haven't exactly covered themselves in glory. This war's messing things up royally, wrecking what goodwill we had, and doing nobody any good. So, let's send Li Hongzhang – make it snappy – to tell those foreign offices to call a truce. We can hash out the details later. Your Majesty, give us the go-ahead.
Look, Your Majesty, we're at odds with some foreign powers. There's been some misunderstandings, and we haven't handled things perfectly. This war's getting us nowhere and trashing our relationships. So, get Li Hongzhang on it, tell those countries to stand down. We'll work out the rest later. What do you say, Your Majesty? Let's get this done!
