Chapter 968 I, Da Ying, am the best at cutting meat (second update, please subscribe)
The meat is what you eat in your mouth, the rest is just a pie. When it comes to the technique of drawing pie... the British can be said to be extremely talented.
In history, the British deceived countless people with their pie-making skills. Just like the Americans were fooled into fighting during a war, they foolishly filled in the lines, but ended up with nothing in the end. Then came World War II again... This time the United States was not as stupid as the last time. After all, after the stupid son of a landlord was deceived once, he would be more cautious the second time.
So, you must be cautious when dealing with them, otherwise you will not only get on their pirate ship accidentally, but you may also end up in vain.
Li Yian just looked directly at Aiden, waiting for him to offer real conditions, or conditions that were attractive enough, otherwise everything would be empty talk.
After thinking for a moment, Aiden finally threw out his chips.
"Socotra Islands!"
The moment he heard this term, Li Yian's seemingly calm expression changed, and he didn't even mean to cover it up.
Socotra!
Most people on this island are unfamiliar with it, but Li Yi’an is familiar with it!
Because of the relationship with developing Africa and planning for changes in the Middle East, Li Yi'an had a certain impression of this island.
The strategic value of this island cannot be ignored. Socotra Island guards the mouth of the Gulf of Aden.
The Gulf of Aden is located between Yemen and Somalia, connected to the Arabian Sea in the east and the Red Sea in the west through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Gulf of Aden is close to the world's energy base, the Persian Gulf. Oil resources from the Persian Gulf are mainly transported to Europe through the Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the Suez Canal. In addition, commercial exchanges between Asia and Europe, and between Oceania and Europe, also pass through the Gulf of Aden.
Since the British took control of Socotra in the 19th century, they have built a military port and stationed a navy on the island to guard this key sea area in the world and control shipping channels.
And now, the United Kingdom has actually taken the initiative to bring Socotra Island, which is more than 3,000 square kilometers, to our doorstep. Such a good thing sounds a bit unrealistic.
"This... seems hard to believe."
I have to say that Li Yian was also frightened by the generosity of the British. Without him, it is known that the British have always been stingy.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
Li Yian's reaction naturally fell into Aiden's eyes, and he said with a smile.
"Your Excellency, please believe that Britain has always been sincere in its treatment of friends!"
I believe you!
The British are really not good at being good people.
Faced with the fat meat delivered to his door, Li Yian certainly wanted to eat it, but he was also wary.
"Then I really want to thank you for your sincerity. After all, the location of Socotra Island is really important!"
By saying this, you are actually telling the other party that the island is The position is so important. How could you spit out the meat you put in your mouth?
"It is precisely because it is important that we will hand it over to Britain's best friend."
Faced with Li Yian's surprise, or doubt, Aiden said without concealing it.
"Your Excellency, you should know that in addition to the directly-administered colony of Aden, the British also have various tribes forming the Western and Eastern Districts of the Aden Protectorate. In the near future, they will become a country. A country under the protection of the United Kingdom, and for strategic considerations, we believe that it is more in our interests to hand over the extremely important strategic Socotra Island to Nanyang."
In an instant, Li Yi'an understood.
This is an old tradition of the British, and it is also their usual trick. Before the colonies become independent, they always have to do something to weaken the colonies so that they are easier to control. At the same time, they can also create conflicts, thus Get maximum benefits.
This is the most common trick used by old troublemakers. If Nanyang gets Socotra, there will definitely be irreconcilable conflicts between Nanyang and the Aden Protectorate in the future, which will be more conducive to British control. Moreover, Nanyang does not have any traditional interests in the Middle East, which also means that Nanyang is an outsider. Even if it enters the Middle East, it will be difficult to expand its power there. After all, the sphere of influence in the Middle East has long been divided among various countries.
Just like after discovering that Egypt was out of control under Nasser's rule, Britain immediately supported Sudan's independence - as of today, January 1, Sudan is part of Egypt, which was once an Egyptian colony and was Egypt's part of the country.
This is the UK, which will always do everything possible to create conflicts in order to achieve the so-called "offshore balance". And in order to achieve this goal, they sometimes actually cut themselves off.
In the British Empire, I cut a piece of fat off my body and threw it out!
This is the British, they never hesitate when it’s time to cut their flesh.
Even though he knew the British people's little thoughts, Li Yian still had no intention of rejecting such a bait. What's wrong with what the British Empire can't defend, Nanyang comes to defend it!
This is a matter of course.
"So what price does Nanyang need to pay?"
Fat is tempting, but the price must be high. Looking at Aiden, Li Yian asked .
"We all know that there is no free lunch in this world."
"In future conflicts, you will send at least an aircraft carrier and a brigade of army troops, and in the conflict, always stand on the British side." One side. "
Aiden looked directly at Li Yian and said.
“After the conflict breaks out, your troops can advance to Socotra Island. During this period, our two countries will complete the legal procedures for territorial transfer in London.”
Okay. , that is, working as a thug for the British Empire.
This matter... Nanyang is quite good at it. The last time he fought in Malaya, Nanyang got very impressive rewards.
This time, Aden... that place is as poor as ghosts. There are only sand and slipper soldiers. It is better not to participate in the conflict, but Socotra Island is not bad. There are several Thousands of square kilometers.
“No problem.”
“Of course, in addition to this, the UK and the British military will have the same rights to use the ports and airports on Socotra Island as in Nanyang. At the same time, Britain has the right to retain warehousing. "
The conditions offered by Aiden are very simple. To put it bluntly, the place will no longer belong to the British, but the British warships and aircraft, I think. Go in when you come in, go out when you think of it, even keep it in the warehouse for spare.
This is a scumbag - he wants someone else's body but doesn't want to pay for it.
Well, actually I am quite a scumbag, even sleeping with the queen.
With such complaints in his heart, Li Yian readily agreed again.
“No problem.”
Of course there is no problem. Who doesn’t know what Britain will look like in the future. If the current Elizabeth corresponds to a historical figure, she will almost correspond to the Queen Mother of the West. She is a The process of sunset.
There are still a few warships in the UK, but in a few decades, only a group of civilians' small yachts will be left to parade the ships.
The glory of the Royal Navy is just yesterday’s glory!
For the booming Nanyang, obtaining Socotra means controlling the Gulf of Aden!
This is a world-class strategic waterway!
Although when he came to London, Li Yian was thinking about how to get gold coins out of the British Empire, but no matter what, he never expected that such a big gold coin would be out.
This time I came here and gained a lot!
Soon, Li Yi'an reached a secret agreement with Aiden. Although the agreement was only verbal, he was not worried that the British Empire would tear up the agreement. After all, Nanyang has not sent troops yet, and Namibia and Serbia have not yet sent troops. I haven’t taken back the Suez Canal yet!
So, after leaving Downing Street, Li Yi'an still felt a bit unrealistic. At this time, there was only one thought left in his mind.
Dear Comrade Nasser, you should fight!
Hurry up and take back the Suez Canal. If you don’t take it back, how can we explode the gold coins on the British Empire?
Although it is unlikely that there will be gold coins in the British Empire at the moment, it is still possible to invite Elizabeth to drink milk tea. After leaving Downing Street, Li Yian soon drove Elizabeth to the wild in person. This time, in addition to discussing rockets, It’s more about exploring driving skills.
I have to say that British cars still have their own characteristics. Although the hardware such as headlights and chassis do not look very good, the advantages of British cars are not only good cushioning performance, but also resistance to rough driving.
The car owner Elizabeth deeply agreed with this and said that she wanted him, who had just arrived in the UK, to experience the maneuverability of British cars. After all, she had paid too much for the British Empire. Of course she wanted to express her gratitude...< br>
(End of this chapter)