Chapter 493: There is no free lunch in the world (Third update, please subscribe)
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.
This sentence can be replaced by the greater the responsibility, the greater the sacrifice.
Nanyang got Ryukyu and the Caroline Islands, but it had to pay a corresponding price. After all, there is never a free lunch in this world.
"Li has decided to strengthen armaments."
Acheson told Truman in the Oval Office.
“Of next year’s aid, they will use 30% to strengthen their maritime power, including purchasing various ships from our country including 18 remaining destroyers. In the future, the Nanyang Navy will They will cooperate more with the U.S. Navy in the Western Pacific, and they will also strengthen their air and land forces."
Listening to Acheson's report, Truman nodded and said.
“If we want to curb the expansion of the Iron Curtain around the world, we must rely on more allies. Our implementation of the "Fourth Point Plan" is not only to win over allies, but also to enhance the power of our allies. Their Only when the power is strong can we restrain the expansion on the other side of the Iron Curtain, so that the balance of power can tip to our side."
From the "Marshall Plan" to the "Fourth Point Plan", the United States' Foreign aid has never been done out of aid to backward areas, but out of interest, in order to compete with the other side of the Iron Curtain around the world. This is the fundamental core of all aid plans.
"The success now in Nanyang proves that our plan is successful, and it is natural for them to bear the corresponding responsibilities."
Standing up, Truman walked back and forth in the office. After a while, he said .
“Speaking out with words will only be seen as weakness by the Russians. If you want to stop them, you must use force. Only with sufficient strength can the Russians become cautious. We need Nanyang to play more A positive role, especially under the current circumstances."
"Yes, Mr. President, in the current international situation, we must consider various possibilities for the Russians around the world. The expansion has reached an unprecedented peak, which we must be vigilant about."
When Acheson finished speaking, the door of the Oval Office over there opened, and then, Secretary of Defense Louis. Johnson and several generals hurried in. As soon as they came in, Johnson reported nervously.
"Mr. President, we have just received news that the Russians may have tested their atomic bomb in Central Asia!"
The sudden news stunned Truman, and after a moment, he said in a calm tone.
“Oh, this is all expected, but it’s just a little too fast.”
Yes, it’s too much, only three years later than the United States!
Almost subconsciously, Truman said.
"The world will be very different."
In the next few days, Washington was swept by an atomic bomb storm. Almost everyone was talking about Russia breaking the United States' monopoly on atomic bombs. What impact will it have on the United States and the world?
What more people feel is fear and uneasiness. After all, the Russians' possession of the atomic bomb broke more than just the American monopoly on the atomic bomb. It also means that one day an atomic bomb will most likely fall on the heads of Americans.
It was under this circumstance that Li Yian quietly left Washington. After all, the Russians currently do not have the ability to drop atomic bombs into Southeast Asia.
……
After getting up in the morning, even though he was abroad, Li Yian still maintained the corresponding living habits and ran ten kilometers every day. After leaving the hotel, only a few minutes later, he arrived at Central Park.
Central Park in winter is full of thick snow, but there is no snow on the roads. As usual, there are only a few people running in the park.
Three days ago, after leaving Washington, Li Yian came to New York. In the past three days, he visited a number of financial institutions, including the New York Stock Exchange.
"International Financial Center."
This thought flashed through Li Yian's mind again while running.
Build Nanyang into an international financial center!
This is Li Yian’s inner desire, but where should this financial center be located?
"It can no longer be Chang'an. For the sake of regional development balance, this financial center should be established in the south... Yong'an may be a good choice."
Almost subconsciously, Li Yi'an put Chang'an It was excluded from the international financial center because the development of Nanyang needs to be balanced, and Changan cannot be the dominant one. After all, there cannot be just one Chang'an in Nanyang in the future.
The development of Nanyang should be balanced!
"It's Yong'an!"
Morning exercise is a way of life. The most important thing is not how fast you run, but persistence.
Persistence itself is a habit and a kind of perseverance. Half an hour later, Li Yian was still running without even sweating, not because of the cold weather, but because his body was very strong. This may be a sequelae of time travel,
because Li Yian knew very well that even if he had just entered college At that time, although I could run four or five kilometers in one breath, I was exhausted after that.
Later on, my body became worse and worse day by day. I had no choice but to face too many temptations when I was in college.
What kind of games, what kind of seniors, what kind of school girls, not to mention,
There are even novels that are updated - at that time, when I was chasing "Game Deduction, American Tycoon", I would catch up at one or two in the morning. That kind of thing.
Although the physical capital is good, it cannot afford such squandering. When the body is too poor, it is okay. Now I don’t know whether it is a gift from the system or a sequelae of time travel. This body will always be full of power, even now. Even if you play and sing every night, you will still be full of energy and glory the next day.
Such physical fitness is simply beyond imagination. The legendary Superman with a body of steel is probably no better than this!
Although the capital of a good figure is good, you must not squander it. You must strengthen exercise. Only in this way can you continue to enjoy yourself every night.
How can you face this forest without good health?
For example, those French girls I met in France.
While Li Yian was running and thinking about life, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him. "Is it you?"
Li Yian, who was thinking about life, turned around with some doubts and saw a tree.
Well, the trees in the forest actually came over on their own initiative.
She looks familiar. Who is this girl? But...it is indeed a good tree!
This face, figure...
"Is it really you? Do you live in New York too?"
Grace has sweat on her forehead, is out of breath, and her chest is rising slightly Look at this man.
The chance encounter in the Havana casino five years ago left such a deep impression on this man in her heart that when she saw him, the scenes of the chance encounter with him immediately appeared in her mind, no matter whether it was for her. His own ignorance was still due to his miraculous gambling skills. They all drove her to subconsciously run to the side to say hello.
But the man's confusion made Grace stunned.
He... doesn't he remember himself?
Do we know each other?
Although he really couldn't remember it, Li Yian immediately pretended to remember it.
"Well! What a coincidence, I have been in New York in the past few days..."
Ha! man.
The man's answer made Grace feel disappointed. This guy really forgot about herself.
Although she was extremely disappointed, Grace didn't know why, but she wasn't angry and followed him.
Although the cold wind is strong, a little sunshine still shines through the clouds on the earth, bringing some warmth.
After taking a look at the girl's flawless profile, Li Yian's heartbeat accelerated slightly. His instinctive impulse did not disappear because of the previous long-distance run, but became stronger.
A man with only one daughter... is not appropriate!
"Havana, National Hotel."
Not knowing what to say, Grace finally reminded her.
“In the casino, do you remember?”
At the girl's reminder, Li Yian finally remembered that he had shown off his gambling skills to her there. But it seemed that it was not the first time they met. It seemed that they had met before. Thanks to the system's enhanced memory, he quickly remembered it.
"What a coincidence, this is the third time we have met, and the other time was at the airport."
The man's answer made the corners of Grace's mouth rise, and a smile appeared on her beautiful face. Yue Ya'er, this guy really still remembers himself.
Let me just say, how could he not have any impression of himself?
Grace didn’t know why she was so happy, she said in a good mood.
"A moment, are you free?"
Come, come, as expected, girls who take the initiative are really different!
Could it be that the sparks that didn’t fly with those flowers in Europe are about to spark in New York?
“Yes!”
Li Yian’s answer was unusually straightforward.
"There is a restaurant near here. Last time I was in Havana, you helped me win 5,000 US dollars. I have been looking for a chance to express my gratitude. How about I treat you to breakfast?"
The person who took the initiative to invite you Grace was even a little nervous inside.
Will he agree?
At this moment, Grace didn’t even know why she sent out this invitation. Maybe it was because of the reunion after a long separation.
No, no.
This is just to thank him for helping me win thousands of dollars.
Grace found an answer for herself in her heart.
Yes, that’s it!
“Okay.”
The man’s answer made the corners of Grace’s mouth rise, and she said proudly in her heart.
"I knew no one could refuse me."
(End of Chapter)