Chapter 895 Nanyang, the defender of world order (Third update, please subscribe)
Washington, White House.
Everyone in the Oval Office was silent.
Even the best experts on Asia fell silent at this time.
“Is this true?”
Again, Dulles said.
"It's really hard to imagine that Li actually gave Siam to the United States!"
It all seems so unreal.
In the "Siam Crisis", Nanyang spent a lot of manpower and material resources, even launched an atomic missile, and endured protests and accusations from various countries before achieving the fruits of victory. Actually, half of it was given to the United States at once.
This is simply unbelievable.
"Yes! It is indeed very unimaginable."
Eisenhower's tone contained a hint of emotion.
“Just a few days ago, we thought that Nanyang was playing the role of a disruptor of order, and that he might even become another Nazi—an enemy of both the Soviet Union and the Western world. The enemy, they will seriously threaten regional security. But..."
Looking at the 8,000-word telegram sent by the embassy in Nanyang, Eisenhower said.
"Now it seems that we were all wrong. Lee and Hitler are completely different. Hitler's ambition is endless, but his ambition... is very limited."
As the former Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, Eisenhower and his colleagues were most worried about Nanyang becoming a disruptor of order like the Third Reich. After all, history has proven that although the Soviet Union’s threat is long-term, the Third Reich’s The threat is real.
So, when Nanyang took out the atomic stick and launched operations against Siam, these people who had experienced World War II almost subconsciously thought of Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hitler. .
It is normal for them to have such thoughts. After all, the war has just ended ten years ago, and as we all know, there are still many Nazi war criminals in Nanyang. Even if he never admits it, it is the fact. .
So, the White House was most worried about Nanyang turning into the Third Reich. Like the Third Reich, start a new world war.
For the world, such a world war is the most terrifying thing - after all, Nanyang has atomic bombs in its hands! And it can also launch atomic bombs into the United States!
Faced with such a lunatic, how could the United States not be worried?
But now, the 8,000-word telegram from Chang'an has changed everything. Just like George Kennan's 8,000-word telegram, this telegram directly changed the image of Nanyang in the eyes of Washington.
The former madman turned into that cute little sheep again.
"Mr. President, do you remember that I once mentioned in that telegram that "the Soviet Union cannot listen to the logic of reason, but is very sensitive to the logic of force". Therefore, if the United States "has "With sufficient force and a clear indication that it is prepared to use force, there is almost no need to actually use force."
As the White House diplomatic adviser, George Kennan was not only the chief architect of Cold War strategy, but also He was also a "Soviet expert". His 8,000-word telegram determined the United States' Cold War strategy and was even a "Cold War Declaration" to a certain extent.
Unlike others who saw the threat from Nanyang in the "Siam Crisis", in George Kennan's view, Nanyang's response was just right.
Hearing George Kennan's question, Eisenhower nodded.
"Of course, just like Nanyang's deterrence against the Soviet Union this time, they did not really use force."
"Yes, Mr. President."
Face After the theory was confirmed, George Kennan had a hint of pride in his eyebrows.
"During this incident, we must realize a problem. Nanyang is different from other countries. Nanyang is a country composed of immigrants from Tangshan. Tangshan-style internal song titles have long become the main method of expansion of the Soviet bloc. This is true for Siam, the Peninsula, and Vietnam. If the situation is allowed to develop, the whole of Asia will turn red. In this regard, Nanyang's sense of crisis far exceeds that of other countries, and they even have a strong sense of insecurity."
Looking at the president, George Kennan quoted his theory while analyzing Nanyang's special mentality.
“They once reached a consensus with the Soviet Union on the Malayan issue, but the destruction of the consensus made them realize that the previous compromise was just some kind of delaying measure. They were worried and even fearful” Internal Song "name" was staged in their own country, and the Soviet Union could not listen to rational communication, but was very sensitive to force. Therefore, for their own safety, they decided to use force in response, and even used the most drastic methods to force the Soviet Union to make "Concession."
This is not the first time that George Kennan said this. He said this when Nanyang threw the United Nations Charter into the trash can and took out the atomic bomb. His judgment did not arouse the approval of the White House.
Compared with the "stress response to a security crisis", Eisenhower and others were more worried that Nanyang would become the Third Reich. If it were not for the atomic bomb in the hands of the other party, they would have threatened Nanyang with the Soviet Union.
If you see a madman, you should stay away, but that doesn't mean you will condone the madman!
“Now, after the Soviet Union made concessions and Siam returned to the free world, Nanyang has returned to reason and hopes that the United States will enter Siam. This seems difficult to understand, but in fact it is easy to understand— —Nanyang has never disrupted order, let alone acted as a disruptor of order!"
Looking at the president, George Kennan said with emphasis.
“Not only should we not regard Nanyang as a destroyer of order, but we should even regard him as a defender of order!” “A defender of order?”
Eisenhower was stunned for a moment, then said.
"George, are you saying that Nanyang is crushing the Soviet order and maintaining the American order?"
"Yes, Mr. President."
George ·Kainan nodded.
“Siam has now returned to the free world, and the international order has not been destroyed, but has been further strengthened, just like we did on the peninsula - we maintain the order on the peninsula, while Nanyang is nothing more than They are doing their best to get Southeast Asia back on track, and by inviting us into Siam now, they are sending us a signal-their role is to maintain regional order.”
Looking at the silent president, George Kennan added.
"Mr. President, no matter how you look at it, the United States is the real "winner" in this crisis. The Soviet expansion was not only contained, but repelled, and the United States did not even spend "One cent."
For Nanyang, George Kennan had a very favorable impression, for no other reason - Nanyang proved the value of his 8,000-word telegram with their own actions, and Nanyang also played a role in It has played a role that no other country can play!
"But, George, before these crises, Nanyang did not have any communication with us. Not only did they insist on their own way, they even refused our mediation."
Dulles' tone He seemed a little unhappy.
"Mediation? Isn't our mediation just to get them to give up the blockade and make concessions? Not only will such concessions not solve the problem, but it will plunge Malaya into turmoil for a long time to come. Nanyang knows very well what they should do , and it is very clear that we, Washington, will not let him do anything, and facts have proved that - 'the Soviet Union cannot listen to the logic of reason, but is very sensitive to the logic of force', and..."
George .Kenan paused for a moment and said.
"Mr. President, we need Nanyang to play the role of defender of order. Our Cold War with the Soviet Union will be long-term. In the long-term confrontation, some areas will inevitably evolve into hot wars. In this In this case, the immediate fate of the United States will trigger a strong reaction from the Soviet Union. In this case, Nanyang is the best choice."
While George was speaking, Eisenhower had been thinking for a moment. Finally, he said.
“You mean – let Nanyang be on the front line?”
Dulles also said on the sidelines.
“George, you don’t understand Nanyang, that guy is a guy who puts interests first! Even now they gave Siam away, just because Xianluo’s aftermath requires a lot of funds, he just doesn’t want to Just pay."
Dulles knew about Li Yi'an. The guy just cared about money and wanted the United States to be responsible for Siam's aftermath.
Of course the United States is happy to pay this money, but can you tell what kind of person that guy is? It is absolutely impossible for him to pull chestnuts out of the fire and fight for the United States.
“And they will definitely take the opportunity to ask us for more assistance to make up for their expenses in Siam! That guy will definitely do that. The guy who puts interests first will never let go of this opportunity ”
If Li Yian heard these words here, he would definitely applaud and say loudly-a confidant!
"It is precisely because interests come first that he will rush to the front line. At least in Southeast Asia, at least within the scope of his interests, he will not hesitate to stand up. As for Europe... Of course, it will also take its turn. Not him!"
Nodding slightly, Eisenhower looked at the telegram from Nanyang again and said.
"It seems that we did have some misunderstandings about Nanyang! It seems that Li is indeed our friend, and we need him to play a more important role in Southeast Asia."
Thought Think, Eisenhower said again.
"And we really need to enter Siam and turn it into our bridgehead."
"Mr. President, if we enter Siam, it is very likely to arouse the dissatisfaction of the Soviets,"
Dulles reminded.
“They have always believed that Nanyang’s invasion of Siam... was carried out under our instructions!”
Although the Siam incident has ended, the situation of the United States is somewhat Embarrassing, as soon as the United States enters, the yellow mud will fall into the crotch, and it will be shit or shit.
"The dissatisfaction of the Russians?"
Eisenhower sneered,
"Did they ask for our opinions when they entered the peninsula and Vietnam? They can use internal song titles to seize those countries , we can use other methods to recapture it!"
After the Peninsular War, Eisenhower had enough of concessions to the Russians. Why did he even feel the "Siamese Crisis" during the "Siam Crisis"? "Out of control", he did not intervene. Apart from worrying that Nanyang was too crazy, he just hoped that Nanyang could show Russia's shame.
The result... was unexpectedly exciting!
(End of this chapter)