On this day 124 years ago, on January 4, 1901 (November 14, 1900 in the lunar calendar), Yang Ru negotiated painstakingly with Russia on the settlement of the three eastern provinces. On January 4, 1901, Yang Ru met with Werther for the first negotiation on the settlement of the three eastern provinces. On the 8th, Yang Ru and Werther had a second meeting. Yang Ru said that the "Temporary Charter for the Transfer of Land to Fengtian" "interferes in internal affairs and violates our sovereignty", which is absolutely unacceptable. On the 17th, Yang Ru and Werther held a third meeting. Werther unilaterally proposed various harsh conditions for the transfer of the three provinces. Yang Ru said that this was the Russian side "taking advantage of the convenience and using force to control people". On the 19th, Yang Ru held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Ramstu for the first time on the settlement of the three eastern provinces. On the 20th, Yi Kuang and Li Hongzhang telegraphed Yang Ru that Shoutaro Komura, the new Japanese ambassador to China, said that "all countries should pay attention to Russia's actions". "If the Yin of the Eastern Province is owned by Russia, the British must occupy the Yangtze River, and the German must occupy Shandong, Japan will have to fight for profits." On the 21st, Yang Ru and Witt held talks for the fourth time. On the 22nd, Yang Ru and Ramstu held talks again. Ramstu held talks again. Ramstu asked the Qing court to approve the "Regulations for the Temporary Delivery of Fengtian and Land" first, and then discuss the treaty. On the 23rd, Yang Ru and Witt held talks for the fifth time. On the 24th, Yang Ru and Ramstu met for the third time. Ramstov said he could agree to repeal the "Temporary Regulations for the Delivery of Heaven and Earth" if he could "not resist" Russia's request when negotiating a formal treaty.