Chapter 492: The Great Hero Takes Over the World (Second update, please subscribe)
Is it a trap?
Or fat?
Faced with Acheson's suggestion, Li Yian naturally thought of the Cairo Conference. At the Cairo Conference, Luo Zizi also made this suggestion to Principal Chang.
Many people in later generations regretted Principal Chang's rejection, and even accused him of having no ambition. There are different opinions on what the inside story is. No one can tell clearly,
But now the same choice has fallen on me, how should I choose?
Everyone wants to eat this piece of fat. The question is whether the fat will become sugar-coated bullets.
After thinking for a moment, Li Yian said.
"Dean, last time we were in Chang'an, I once said that the world has experienced too many wars, and now it is time to go all out on the economy. Trusteeship... this costs money. , after all, it involves a series of expenses such as military stationing. Although Nanyang’s economy has developed rapidly in recent years, the economic pressure is still very high if the army is stationed overseas. "
Let’s not say whether to accept it or not. , can you emphasize the difficulties first! Test the other person first by emphasizing the difficulty.
His reply prompted Acheson to say.
"Your Majesty, therefore, we have increased our assistance to Nanyang this year. In terms of garrisoning troops, the United States will continue to retain the garrison in the Liuqiu area. Nanyang only needs a symbolic presence, and this is also An opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the United States and South Africa. Although it is a trusteeship, it can also be regarded as a part of Nanyang. The presence of US troops will help strengthen the ties between us."
Although during the war, The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have all been stationed in Nanyang, but as early as 1946, the U.S. military had completely withdrawn from Nanyang. The military cooperation between the two sides mainly focuses on training and assistance.
The last time Acheson visited Chang'an, he mentioned the topic of strengthening military cooperation between the two sides, but that was all.
The United States has actually considered this level!
Reconnecting to what Truman said before. Li Yian understood immediately.
This is not a temptation.
At this moment, Acheson continued.
"At the same time, this will also fundamentally solve the fishing zone issue between you and Japan! Avoid further expansion of the fishing zone dispute, which will then affect the relations between the Asian allies."
Sure enough, the crying baby has milk to drink!
At this moment, Li Yi'an understood why the United States gave up Liuqiu. Although the United States planned Libyan independence to prevent Russia from getting involved in Libya, Russia would inevitably launch corresponding counterattacks in the Pacific Trust Area. Now Russia is different from another world. , Russia has already extended its boots into the Pacific Ocean. In this case, the United States needs to spit out something, such as Liuqiu. Before Russia raises the issue, the international trusteeship of Liuqiu is handed over to other countries through the United Nations, but they still retain The military base is actually equivalent to throwing away a burden.
Originally, the United States was only considering this possibility, but there was no suitable successor - the United Kingdom was decolonizing, so how could it take over?
As for France, the left wing controls the government and Congress now, and it looks like it may turn red at any time. Now the United States has even begun to consider intervening in Indochina just in case, letting France take over and wait for them to send it. To the Russians?
As for Principal Chang... there is no need to consider the person who successfully transferred to Wanwan.
It was at this time that Nanyang became a potential "takeover", and the intensification of the "fishing zone incident" forced Washington to consider how to avoid similar disputes. Therefore, the potential "takeover" "Xia", naturally became a real "taker".
Okay!
It’s not impossible for a great hero to take over the world!
When Li Yi'an straightened everything out, Acheson said.
"Your Majesty, you can discuss it with your cabinet after you go back, but we hope to give a reply before the end of the month. After all, next month, the United Nations will hold a meeting on the trusteeship issue."
< br>"Okay, I will make a decision as soon as possible. It is also an honor for Nanyang to be able to share the burden for the United Nations."
Faced with such a piece of fat, Li Yian did not show much eagerness, and then changed the topic and talked about investment in the United States, such as ports. In fact, this time he went to the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands to also conduct Without investment in this area, after all, container ships alone are not enough. The large-scale use of containers requires dedicated terminals. Without dedicated terminals, the advantages of containers cannot be used at all.
The acquisition of the port is to pave the way for the use of container ships. With a dedicated port, it can cooperate with container ships and special trailers to achieve a revolution in the logistics industry, thereby promoting Nanyang's foreign trade.
According to Li Yi'an's vision, Pan Pacific Shipping Company will acquire two ports on the east and west coasts and transform the two ports, thereby fully opening up the US market.
Although on the one hand, Acheson would provide a large amount of assistance to Nanyang, of course Acheson also welcomed investment from Nanyang. This was even the performance of politicians. Soon the two sides started talking about investment and other matters. In the end, a banquet ended with the guests and hosts enjoying themselves. After the banquet, Acheson said specifically when sending Li Yian and his party off. "Li, although we have increased our assistance this year, Washington hopes that you can appropriately increase investment in military affairs. After all, the situation in Asia has fundamentally changed, and the United States needs a stronger ally. Play more of a military role”
You see, the price of eating meat has come. No matter what you get in this world, you need to pay the corresponding price. To this, Li Yian naturally agreed with a smile. After getting in the car, the moment the car door closed, he hammered his palm with his fist in excitement and said excitedly.
“Okay, Liuqiu is ours!”
Even if it is a trusteeship, it is not a big deal. Next, we only need to promote de-Japanese education in Liuqiu. Use It took thirty years to remove the traces of Japanese colonization and also to encourage local hostility towards Japan.
Looking at the somewhat excited gentleman, Yu Xiangdong reminded.
"Your Excellency, judging from what Mr. Acheson means, the US military does not seem to intend to evacuate Liuqiu."
Although it is an ally of the United States, Nanyang has always been very cautious when it comes to the issue of U.S. troops stationed in the country. It can even be said to be somewhat exclusive. Fortunately, during World War II, the U.S. military only intervened in Borneo by dispatching teams, and during the war Later, the military bases of the US military were more shrinking, and compared to garrisoning troops in Nanyang, the US military had better military bases and better ports in the Philippines. As a result, Nanyang was not a necessary option.
Nodding, Li Yian said.
“It doesn’t matter, even if there is a US military base, there will be solutions in the future.”
The power of Liuqiu people can be used. When the time is right, Liuqiu people can completely use it. The power of the Qiu people drove the US military out. With the US military's style, it is not easy to find reasons to drive them out.
"The most important thing right now is to get these two pieces of meat into your mouth, Liuqiu, Caroline Islands... I want to eat them completely into your mouth and digest them. That is not easy."
The so-called trusteeship must be returned in the end. No matter how it is returned, it is not in the interests of Nanyang, so in any case, these two pieces of fat must be thoroughly digested before returning it.
Looking out the window, Li Yian said meaningfully.
"This means that the United States has given us the entire Western Pacific. We are under great pressure, especially the pressure at sea. This pressure is also a responsibility."
The tone seems to say He looked heavy, but his expression was full of joy.
The great hero will take over the world?
Where is the receiving plate, it is clearly the grounding plate! Who would say no to such a good thing?
The only thing that is a little regrettable is that Americans are not generous enough. If the entire Mariana Islands or the pre-war Japanese Nanyang Agency's islands were handed over to Nanyang, Nanyang would be able to shoulder this pressure.
The Caroline Islands used to belong to Japan before World War II. During World War I, Japan snatched the German Pacific Islands from Germany. After World War I, they were handed over to Japan by the League of Nations for trusteeship. Therefore, Japan was established The Nanyang Office manages the southwestern Pacific islands including the Mariana Islands and the Caroline Islands.
During World War II, these islands were either occupied by the US military or surrendered by the US military after the war, and then controlled by the United States. Later, according to international agreements, the international trusteeship of the League of Nations needed to be handed over to the United Nations.
The upcoming conference at the United Nations is about the trusteeship of international trusteeships. In fact, it is almost a spoils-sharing conference.
The reason why the United States considers Nanyang is to prevent the Russians from entering the southern Pacific. To a certain extent, handing it over to Nanyang is a left-hand to right-hand relationship. After all, Nanyang is an ally of the United States, and more importantly, handing it over to Nanyang does not require the US military base to withdraw from any area.
Well, to a certain extent, Nanyang is actually the white glove of the United States in this matter.
However, the United States obviously has their considerations, and they will also take precautions even for their allies.
However, getting half of it is a bit unexpected.
Although the responsibility of controlling the Southwest Pacific is heavy, Nanyang can also bear a burden.
(End of this chapter)