Recently, the emperor has faced a string of unforeseen events, causing a lot of distress. Therefore, he has specifically dispatched me back to the capital to report the situation and has authorized me and the ministers to handle the matter fully for further discussion. Below is the draft of the treaty jointly formulated with various nations:
First, besieging embassies is a serious violation of international law and is completely unacceptable to all nations. China should acknowledge this major mistake and ensure that similar incidents will never happen again in the future.
Second, China should recognize and cover all costs arising from this incident. At the same time, representatives from each nation should investigate and submit their respective lists for further discussion.
Third, future trade and negotiations should be decided by each nation. This can be based on the existing treaty, create new provisions, slightly adjust the old treaty, or scrap it entirely and negotiate a new one. China should comply with these decisions and separately formulate post-settlement procedures.
Fourth, the treaty drafted this time serves as a framework for both Chinese and foreign parties. Once this framework is confirmed, the seals added by ministers from various nations in the general office can be removed, and the ministers responsible for negotiations can resume their work in the office. In addition, each nation needs to negotiate with China on their specific terms and the order of handling compensation matters. Once all compensation matters are settled or specific handling methods are determined, each nation can gradually withdraw their troops.
Fifth, the troops dispatched by various nations were solely for the protection of their envoys and had no other intentions. Since both sides have begun negotiating the treaty, all nations should cease fire first.
Furthermore, the separate treaties of each nation in Article Four are unrelated to the trade treaties in Article Three, and each has its own handling method. As for the order of the names of the countries on the treaty's first page, these details will be confirmed during the meeting.
Hello! I’d like to discuss a matter with you. Our officials have officially sent a letter to your country's leaders today and have also sent copies to officials from other countries. We plan to meet on the 27th of this month at 2:30 PM to discuss it in detail, and we hope your leaders can notify the other countries so that everyone can meet at your government office, or our officials can meet at your office at the Lianghu Factory Prime Minister's Office; either option is fine. Please reply as soon as you can so that it’s convenient for everyone. Thank you! That’s all for this letter. Wishing you all the best!
