李鸿章在与俄国商签《中俄密约》期间，与俄方围绕中东路权问题展开了交涉。其所作所为及其主张观点，都服从于他的联俄制日的外交目的，在交涉过程中，其外交立场是积极的。但是，李鸿章企图以路权作为制衡列强在华态势的砝码，恰好又陷入了俄国精心策划的外交阴谋与骗局。联俄制日的外交策略最终招致的只能是误国大错。值得一提的是，若以《中俄密约》的签订给李鸿章冠以出卖中东路权的罪名，则未免失之简单，也有违历史事实 During his stay with Russia in signing the “Sino-Russian Compact,” Li held negotiations with Russia on the issue of the right of way in the Middle East. What he did and what he advocated was subject to his diplomatic aims of the United Russia Day and his diplomatic position was positive during the negotiation. However, Li Hung-chang attempted to use the right of way as a check and balance of power in the situation in China, just fall into Russia’s carefully planned diplomatic schemes and scams. The diplomatic tactics of the United Russia-Russia Day can only lead to a mistaken country. It is worth mentioning that if the signing of “Sino-Russian Compact” gives Li Hongzhang the guilt of betraying the right of way in the Middle East, it will be easy to avoid and contrary to historical facts