 On 20 January 1841, without seeking approval from the Qing imperial court, Qishan agreed to the Convention of Chuanbi with the British.Among other things, the convention required the Qing Empire to pay the British an indemnity of six million silver coins and cede Hong Kong Island.The Daoguang Emperor was furious when he found out later that Qishan had agreed to the convention without his permission.