Chapter 489: A true gentleman must retaliate if he takes revenge (Third update, please subscribe)
Washington.
The United States is about to enter the 1950s. In this year, the per capita income of the United States is close to the US$2,000 mark.
At this time, the United States had completely emerged from the post-war economic crisis - with the economic assistance provided to Europe by the "Marshall Plan", a large number of American-made products and technologies were transported to Europe. While helping Europe to rebuild, it also opened up a huge market for American companies. American machinery, automobiles, chemical products, etc. are widely sold in the European market, driving further growth of the American economy.
The current United States is definitely Blue Star’s No. 1, there is no doubt about it. This is true whether it is economically, industrially or technologically.
Almost every country in the world has an interest in the United States - Western European countries need assistance from the United States, Latin American countries also need it, and the same goes for Asian countries. Because of this, to a certain extent, Washington is the world's Heart, the diplomats gathered here will always do everything possible to please the Americans - White House officials, members of the two congresses. At this time, the United States is proud. Even a small and unknown member of the House of Representatives can do nothing. He has no scruples in blaming a certain country and speaking nonsense.
What gave them the confidence?
Without him, it is the U.S. dollar waving in the hands of the United States—one U.S. dollar contains 0.888671 grams of gold.
Relying on the big stick of US dollars, Americans did whatever they wanted in the post-war world, and they seemed to be accustomed to this.
But in the past half month, these proud and arrogant Americans have suddenly become confused - a country in Asia has said "no" to the United States with a tough attitude. Not only that, but he also made the famous "Emperor Mai" look disgraced.
Many Americans are not used to this. It is difficult for them to understand - how can a small Nanyang dare to... challenge the authority of the United States? This world should not allow the United States to do whatever it wants!
Amid the astonishment of the crowd, Senator McCarthy delivered a speech that was neither shocking nor surprising.
“The United States can do whatever it wants, but that is based on the common interests of its allies. If someone wants to do whatever they want for other countries by trampling on the interests of their allies, I think such a challenge comes at the right time. It’s time that we should not limit ourselves to challenges, we should also pull down such a guy and give him a hard kick!”
As a personal friend of Li Yi’an, although McCarthy has never met him. But this guy is easy to get along with. As a friend, he really does it when he has something to do!
In fact, when Nanyang challenged the "Alliance General", many American politicians in Washington expressed tactfully or directly that Nanyang could not bear it.
There is no other way. In Washington, President Li mainly has a lot of friends, and his friends are even spread across both parties.
Of course, this does not prevent some people from siding with Marshal Mai. After all, Marshal Mai, who comes from a rich and handsome family, has friends... more.
So at the same time as the confrontation in the Pacific fishing zone, politicians in Washington also expressed their opinions and argued endlessly because of the "fishing zone incident".
But this does not prevent the White House from approving aid to Nanyang for the new year-a total of up to US$600 million, even far more than in the past.
"Nanyang is a solid and powerful barrier for us to stop the Russians! It is the most important ally of the United States in Asia."
The White House has declared this to the outside world. In fact... well, it is also true. In Asia, except for Southeast Asia, the United States does not have a single ally that it can fight with. After all, the largest ally has successfully moved to the north of the Gulf, and the red regime has been established on that ancient land. In Southeast Asia, Siam and North Vietnam successively turned red a few years ago, and the situation in Southeast Asia is precarious. In this case, Nanyang became the target of support from the United States.
“We need to form a line of defense, a line of defense from Tokyo to Nanyang,”
In the Oval Office of the White House, Secretary of State Dean Acheson sat on a chair and looked at the president and said .
“At this stage, the only place that can reassure us is Nanyang, which is also the region where the “Fourth Point Plan” has been most successfully implemented.”
The beginning of the “Fourth Point Plan” In his inaugural speech, Truman proposed a four-point action plan for the U.S. global strategy. The first three points were: supporting the United Nations, the post-war European economic recovery plan known as the "Marshall Plan" and assisting the free world in resisting aggression. However, he also focused on the fourth point, which is to provide economic and technical assistance to underdeveloped regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America in order to achieve the purpose of politically controlling these regions. For this reason, the "Fourth Point Plan" is also called the "Development of Backward Areas Plan."
And Nanyang is the recipient of the "Fourth Point Plan". Acheson was also the formulator and implementer of this plan, and of course he knew that among the recipients of aid over the years, this plan had achieved real success only in Nanyang.
“We provided US$450 million in aid to Nanyang last year, 80% of which was used to purchase American machinery and equipment and crops such as milk powder, wheat, corn, and cotton. Only 20% was used for the military and stability. The political situation allows Nanyang to invest more in the economy. As Nanyang's economic strength increases, it will allow us to save a lot of foreign aid funds after it becomes economically self-sufficient."
Tips. At this point, Acheson felt a little disappointed - they also provided equivalent aid to Turkey and Greece last year, but that aid was basically used for military purposes, and its economic promotion effect was almost negligible.
This means that Turkey and Greece will still be "burdens" for the United States in the near future, and such burdens cannot be shaken off, because the United States must curb Russia's expansion.
“It can be expected that in the near future, facing the expansion of Russian power in the Far East and the Pacific, Nanyang will be our anchor in Asia. Only Nanyang can shoulder this important task.” In fact, this is This is also the fundamental reason for the decision to provide US$600 million in aid to Nanyang this year - because last year's investment income was very high - Nanyang purchased more than US$1.5 billion in goods from the United States. Much more than U.S. aid. This has also made Nanyang the United States' largest trading partner in Asia.
Nodding slightly, Truman said.
"In other words, we need to stand on the side of Nanyang on the "fishing zone dispute.""
Leaning on the table with his elbows, Truman did not say anything because of his personal relationship with Li Yi'an. The decision was made based entirely on the interests of the United States.
“We should stand on their side to a certain extent, and at the same time, we must also take into account the face of the United States - such as his challenge to the "Alliance General", although in a certain sense The existence of the "League General" is outdated, but after all, it is an institution established by the United States, and its authority must be maintained."
Looking at the president, Acheson took a sip of tea. After first affirming the role of the president, he spoke slowly.
“Of course, the interests of the allies also need to be maintained, especially now that Mike’s behavior of disregarding the interests of the allies has aroused dissatisfaction in many countries, including Nanyang, we must be cautious To deal with this, after all, we need these allies in Asia."
As Acheson spoke of his proposal, Truman noted that he never mentioned "Emperor Wheaton," which seemed to coincide with his visit the previous year. The experience in Asia had something to do with it—like all State Department officials, Acheson received a cold shoulder.
As Secretary of State, he could only accept an audience with Emperor Mai in the First Building.
The self-righteous Emperor Mai always looks like a rich man. He never knows how to respect others and always thinks he is superior.
And what about in Nanyang?
Acheson stayed in Li Yian's private palace and ate barbecue and drank beer with him. After getting drunk, he played the guitar and sang songs.
In just a few days, Acheson formed a very deep friendship with His Majesty the King. This friendship was personal and of course included some personal gifts.
A few minutes after Acheson proposed a final solution to the "fishing zone problem," Truman asked.
“So, where’s Mike?”
"Harry, you know, although I don't like that guy, I have to say that that guy did a pretty good job in Japan, but the damage to the interests of the allies is also obvious to all. We can't abandon everything for Japan. Allies, so..."
Putting down the tea cup and leaning back in the chair, Acheson said.
“I think that at the right time, the League should be abolished.”
Finally revenge!
In an instant, Acheson felt a sense of secret joy. Once again, he recalled the cold reception he received in Japan. Although the Japanese were extremely enthusiastic and wanted to kneel in front of him and ask for help, what about Emperor Mai? ?
I really thought I was the emperor!
“There is another problem in Libya. The Russians have been trying to administer Libya through the United Nations. As far as we can stop them in Libya, their ambitions will never stop because of this. They will definitely move to other areas. Seeking to be a trustee of the United Nations, so..."
Looking at the thoughtful president, Acheson said.
“You need to make some preparations in advance.”
“Preparation?”
Truman asked, looking at Acheson.
"What kind of preparation are you talking about?"
(End of this chapter)