Chapter 689 Angels and Demons (Third update, please subscribe)
“They should learn to cherish everything here!”
After a period of investigation, Ambassador Anderson came to this conclusion a conclusion.
Of course, this conclusion is definitely not made because Nanyang has the atomic bomb, but the result of seeking truth from facts.
Yes, as a joint inspection team, of course they have to be realistic.
"I really don't know what those guys are thinking. Do they want to live in slums like those in Manila, with their wives and daughters reduced to maids, and make a living by selling their bodies to American soldiers?"
< br>Although during this period of inspection, Anderson also heard occasional dissatisfaction from some people, but in his opinion, this was simply unreasonable.
“Maybe I gave them too much!”
Snyder said.
"Mr. Ambassador, all children here must receive six years of compulsory education. Not only that, they not only have their own schools, but they even have free food. Do you believe it? This is the Philippines! But Even so, they are still very dissatisfied! ”
They are afraid of comparison in many things. When they get here, they can't help but compare this place with Manila. Without comparison, there will be no harm.
After a simple comparison, they broke through the defense because - compared with here, Manila's greed has become even more unacceptable.
"Yes, there is a saying in China that "when people are weak, a snake swallows an elephant." Everything comes down to the fact that their life is too good."
Anderson shrugged shoulders, and said.
“However, it seems that the only ones who are dissatisfied are those Moros. On the contrary, other Filipinos are very satisfied with Zamboanga.”
During past inspections, they found that only some people were dissatisfied with the authorities.
“Yes, Mr. Ambassador, those Moros used to be very hostile to the Spanish, very hostile to the Americans, very hostile to the Filipinos, and now they are very hostile to the Tang people, and the same is true for them. , the only hope is to drive out the Filipinos and Tang people from here. Only in this way will they be satisfied."
As an intelligence officer, Snyder has a certain understanding of the nature of the Moros. Those people were never satisfied with the rule of others.
"Yes."
Anderson nodded.
"So do you think they are Huk elements?"
"It doesn't matter whether they are "Hook elements". What is important is that without the efforts of the Zamboanga authorities, this place would probably be like Luzon Still falling into chaos, this is undoubtedly extremely detrimental to the United States, and..."
Snyder thought for a while and said.
"I think that the existence of Zamboanga is, at least to a certain extent, a warning and a constraint to the Manila authorities."
"Major, then your suggestion is... Support Zamboanga? ”
Andre asked rhetorically.
“My suggestion is that we need to express our dissatisfaction to Manila, for which we are too indulgent. If there is a choice, I would prefer Zamboanga to be an ally of the United States, not Manila "
On this point, Snyder and his colleagues have the same position. Unlike those officials in Washington, for diplomats like Andre who are abroad. , they clearly know who they should support.
“Then our position is to support their autonomy?”
Andre looked out the window, looking at the city lit by neon lights and street lights, he said softly.
"Actually, if possible, I hope they can set their sights further, to Manila, not just Mindanao."
"Yes,"
Lighting a cigarette, Snyder said.
“But some things cannot be changed, such as Filipinos, such as Tang people, they... are just like white people and black people, they may live together, but in the end, white people are white people and black people are still black people. "
As for Snyder's conclusion, Anderson nodded without comment and then said.
"So, who's white and who's black?"
"Does it matter?"
Snyder asked rhetorically.
“The important thing is that they are on the side of the United States.”
……
"Standing, this is the most important thing!"
In Zhao Chenggang's office, An Wenkai lit a cigarette and said. "For the United States, what matters is not the Filipinos or the Tang people, but who is on their side. What they need are allies, not enemies."
Took a breath Smoke, An Wenkai said slowly.
“And Americans have always been very dissatisfied with the Manila authorities. In comparison, Zamboanga... is more likely to arouse the goodwill of the United States.”
After listening to the ambassador's words, Zhao Chenggang said.
“However, for the goodwill of the Americans, we stopped cleaning up those people. Originally, we could reduce their threat to a minimum, but now? A few months later, we are releasing them Get out."
When mentioning those Moros, Zhao Chenggang frowned. In the past few years, through contact with the Moros, he clearly realized that for Zamboanga What is the biggest threat? It is definitely not the more populous Luzon people. Compared with the extremely xenophobic Moros, the Luzon people are as docile as sheep.
"So what?"
An Wenkai looked at Zhao Chenggang and said.
"Times are different now. If it were a few decades ago, we could throw them all into the sea. The Sulu Sea is deep and big enough, and there would only be hundreds of thousands of people. But now, some things can be done, but they cannot be done openly. Do...so we have to believe in science now,"
An Wenkai said with a slight smile on his lips.
"The power of science is very powerful."
"Is it the red oil?"
Zhao Chenggang asked.
"Is it really useful?"
What is the red oil in Zhao Chenggang's mouth?
In fact, it is just a common vegetable oil-cottonseed oil.
"Whether it is useful or not, it is just waste utilization. After all, Nanyang imports millions of tons of seed cotton from the United States every year. There are hundreds of thousands of tons of cotton seeds every year. In addition to stripping cotton linters, cotton seeds are pressed for oil. You always need to take advantage of it."
Taking a puff of cigarette, An Wenkai said.
"So, in the name of aid, providing it to their schools and canteens can be considered a blessing!"
Blessing... Such a blessing is too much for them. Alright!
Isn’t it nice to them? All the good things that I don’t use are provided to them for free, so that blessings can be found there.
Zhao Chenggang said with some uncertainty.
“Is this really a blessing?”
"This blessing is a long process."
In fact, it is not long at all. It only takes a few months to choose. According to tests by medical institutions, the more serious impact of cottonseed oil on people is The impact on the reproductive system can cause irreversible damage in just a few months.
Of course, this research is unknown, but it is definitely within the scope of science, and it can fundamentally solve some problems.
For this kind of scientific power, An Wenkai still appreciates it very much. It can solve some problems in a bloodless way. By the time others realize it, or after research and discovery, everything is irreversible.
It may only take a few months, maybe a few years. Fundamental changes will occur in the future, and those hidden dangers will perish on their own in the next few decades. No, not perish, but disappear.
After all, times have changed, and it is best for some people and things to slowly disappear into history.
This kind of quiet handling method is in line with the progress of the times. Maybe one day, everything will be exposed, but at that time, only one sentence is needed - a bad thing is done with good intentions, but the original intention is good of.
“Speaking of it, just like Mindanao, our layout here is also long-term. We need to make long-term plans. The first step is... a high degree of autonomy, and in this name we strive for recognition from the Americans. , and then figure it out slowly. In short, what the family means is... to be patient and do it step by step."
Then, An Wenkai said.
“Now we have only achieved the second step. The realization of this step... has little to do with the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb just accelerated.”
As a diplomat, An Wenkai can understand the change in the diplomatic atmosphere after the possession of atomic bombs in Nanyang.
Including Americans...their positions have also changed. Before that, they still had many concerns.
But after Nanyang possessed the atomic bomb, the Philippines took the initiative to retreat, and the United States' concerns were dispelled.
Sometimes the world is so wonderful, and one variable can change everything.
“And all we need is to seize this opportunity.”
While feeling emotional, An Wenkai couldn't help but be curious as he thought of Your Excellency who was visiting the UK - how would those British politicians react to Nanyang possessing an atomic bomb?
(End of this chapter)