Chapter 716: Understand current affairs and be sensible (second update, please subscribe)
What does the post-war world look like?
The United States and the Soviet Union became world hegemons by virtue of their slaying of the dragon in World War II.
Now they still more or less embody the ideals of certain dragon-slaying warriors. Although it is not yet time for the brave to turn into evil dragons, evil dragons still exist.
These evil dragons are mostly countries like Britain and France that still tried to maintain their colonial rule after the war.
However, there are no absolutes. There is another evil dragon in Southeast Asia. At least in the eyes of many Indonesians, Nanyang is an evil dragon.
Not only did they collude with the Dutch colonists to snatch millions of square kilometers of land from Indonesia, but they also bombed Indonesian cities. Even in Surabaya, they still retained the so-called "autonomy" Special Zone".
In short, Jakarta deeply hates the regional bully in Nanyang, but there is nothing it can do about it.
Although he wanted to kill the thief, he was unable to save his life.
This is what the Jakarta authorities think. They even feel betrayed - by the United Nations, by the United States, by the Western imperialist powers.
Therefore, starting last year, Jakarta began to contact Soviet Russia through Siam in an attempt to win support from Russia. As soon as the two parties came into contact, they immediately locked eyes, and Siam, who was the middleman, was quickly cast aside.
On December 27 last year, the two countries finally signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries. According to the agreement, Soviet Russia provided Indonesia with a loan of 50 million rubles.
Once the news came out, it shocked the entire Southeast Asia.
Not to mention that this amount of money is really a lot, especially for these small countries. Even as comrades in the same camp, Siam did not take out so many loans.
For a time, Jakarta had the momentum to surpass Siam, at least in the eyes of Moscow. Because of this, after the New Year, after learning about the upcoming visit of Foreign Affairs Commissioner Vyshinsky, Jakarta immediately started Preparations were made for the arrival of distinguished guests.
Of course, Siam is also preparing there, welcoming the same guests, and the purpose is similar, which is to show their best side to the guests and gain more support.
While Jakarta and Bangkok were preparing to welcome the distinguished guests, Changan also welcomed his guests.
Henry Gurney, the Malayan Commissioner, is the highest British official in Malaya. It was with his support that Malaya passed a series of discriminatory policies. Because of this, when he came to Nanyang, his mood was complicated.
"London introduced them to Chang'an just to maintain the stability of Malaya. What's wrong with this?"
But even Henry Gurney himself didn't believe it.
"Don't London know what it means to lure a wolf into a house?"
Henry Gurney, whose brows were furrowed, looked helplessly out the window.
Chang'an outside the window is far more prosperous than Singapore, and not even inferior to London. If we look at high-rise buildings alone, it is far more prosperous than London.
This is true. Most of the high-rise buildings in London were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Before World War II, people simply looked down on the skyscrapers of the North American countrymen. It was not until the construction of London's new city in the 1950s and 1960s that skyscrapers and other buildings were built. Modern architecture was just beginning to appear in London!
“The Commonwealth, it is also a member of the Commonwealth!”
With such muttering in his mouth, in the view of Henry Gurney, a colonial official, the so-called British Commonwealth was simply a joke.
A colony is a colony. As for the Commonwealth... Britain is the nominal co-owner.
However, the British power is no longer what it used to be. Just like in Malaya, the reason why Henry Gurney compromised the Malays again and again was essentially to use the Malays to attack The Tang people should be said to be the left-wing force of the Tang people, thereby maintaining the British presence in Southeast Asia.
"Well, if you lead the wolf into the house, let Malaya be given to Nanyang to have a headache. Since he is willing to play a role, let him play a role. Does he think those Malays are as docile as the Tang people? When the situation gets out of control, let the UK step in to take care of it!”
Thinking this, Henry Gurney finally felt a lot more comfortable, which also allowed him to feel the BMW600 in his leisure time. , this car is the most high-end car produced in Nanyang. It is not only air-conditioned but also extremely comfortable inside, with almost no noise.
"It seems much better than Rolls-Royce."
When this idea came to his mind, Henry Gurney once again felt that all this was a bit too incredible, because it was made in Nanyang.
“It’s all the Germans’ fault.”
With a contemptuous snort, Henry Gurney focused on what kind of attitude he should take in the upcoming meetings. The position, as well as the attitude of the Malays, must also be made clear to him.
Of course, this is not a reminder, but to intensify and stimulate the contradiction between them. However, more than an hour later, in the living room of the official residence, Henry Gurney was startled by Li Yi'an's words.
"Who cares about them?"
Li Yian said with a cigar between his fingers.
“When I was in London, I told Mr. Prime Minister that we entered Malaya to relieve London’s worries. It doesn’t matter whether the Malays are happy or not. What’s important is that I will do my best in the shortest possible time. To restore peace to Malaya within a certain period of time, whether they are Malays or Tang people, they must return to normal life under the constraints of the law. Of course, this restriction is fair!”
Staring! Henry Gurney, Li Yian said.
"You understand what I mean by fairness. The law must be fair. This is the fundamental reason why we enact laws." Li Nian has never had a good impression of the Malay commissioners who suppressed the Tang Dynasty Act. However, there is no need to offend a guy who will return to London in a few months. After all, many things require his cooperation.
“Yes, that’s why we have laws.”
Henry Gurney certainly understood the subtext, he said.
"Everything in the past was to maintain British interests in Malaya. Now with your strong intervention, some things really need to be adjusted."
The reason for saying this is of course to follow London's instructions - to let Nanyang play its full role in Malayan affairs.
This is an agreement reached between London and Nanyang. Of course, in return, after the Malayan affairs are calmed down, Nanyang will withdraw their troops and Malaya will implement autonomy under the leadership of London.
Being a dominion is better than independence!
If they can suppress the Malay demands for independence, it might not be a bad thing for Britain.
“We all serve the British Empire, but the environment and starting point are different. Now the situation has changed.”
Li Yian said directly.
"Sir Gurney, as I said in London, Nanyang will do its best to maintain Malaya as a dominion in the Commonwealth. If you can resolve the issue of the status of the Tang Dynasty, Ensuring that they maintain equal treatment with the Malays and Indians will make the Malay Tang people happy, and future affairs in Malaya will also need to win over them. With the support of the Tang people and local Indians, I believe that the Malay Tang people will be happy. It is impossible for Laiya to be independent."
"I understand this very well"
Henry Gurney said with a gentle smile,
"But this way. If it does, it will embarrass the current Malay local elites, which will inevitably arouse their dissatisfaction, which may cause turmoil!”
He seemed to be smiling when he spoke, but in fact he was warning the other party - some things would definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the locals and cause turmoil, which was not what he wanted to see.
“From a governance perspective, we must try our best to prevent this from happening.”
“Sir, please rest assured, there is absolutely no such possibility!”
Li Yi'an shook his head and said,
"Although I don't know much about the Malays, I believe that after we show our strength, I doubt whether they have the courage to go Causing so-called unrest.”
Li Yian said after taking a puff of his cigar.
“After all, most people in this world are aware of current affairs!”
In fact, there is no problem even if they are not aware of current affairs. This is actually a good thing, because in this case it is easier to teach them how to understand the current situation.
As the saying goes, those who understand current affairs are heroes.
If those people don’t want to be heroes, well, then they shouldn’t be.
"And I believe they are all very sensible people."
(End of Chapter)