Chapter 973 The Shadow of the Hydra (Third update, please subscribe)
Late that night, under Pahlavi’s reluctant eyes, the Borneo Airways C707 jet slowly taxied towards Flying toward the southeast.
Watching the plane departing, Pahlavi turned his head and said to the people next to him.
"We also want to buy such a jet plane. When it arrives, we will go to Nanyang, where we have the secret to modernize our country!"
Everyone around them agreed.
In the 1950s, almost every slightly responsible head of state, no matter what role they played, whether they were tyrants or friends of the people, they all had the responsibility to build a "modern country" to varying degrees. dream.
It’s just that some people’s dreams are just dreams after all. But when they dream, they don't know that they are dreaming, but are full of a certain sense of mission to advance their dreams.
After leaving Tehran, looking at the stars outside the window, Li Yian had a hint of regret in his eyes, and finally let out a long sigh.
Yu Xiangdong, who was sitting aside, noticed something strange about Your Excellency and said.
“Your Excellency, you don’t seem to be optimistic about Iran’s reforms.”
Having been with you for so many years, I naturally know your personality and habits very well. That's why he asked.
“Well,”
Li Yian nodded and said.
"Iran's reforms...the resistance is too great."
"Resistance? Do you mean the opposition force?"
"Secularization."
Looking away from the window, Li Yian said.
“For any green country that wants to reform, the biggest resistance is the conflict between modernization with secularization as the core and theocracy. This is also the biggest problem they will face in the future. As for other things, it is not Not important.”
Thought Seeing the Pahlavi who was wearing a suit before, Li Yian thought of the Iranian women wearing headscarves in another world, and of course the Iran of the Pahlavi era in the old photos. The dress of those Iranian women was no different from that of women in European and American countries. , miniskirts, swimsuits, etc.
The biggest resistance in Pahlavi's reforms came from religion. Those people accused Pahlavi of improving the status of women. In short, the conflicts and contradictions between modernity and conservativeness in Iran are difficult for outsiders to imagine.
What is even more ridiculous is that farmers, the biggest beneficiaries of Pahlavi's reforms, were the quickest to defect. Although "White Song Title" eradicated the strong control of feudal landlords over the Iranian countryside, it also unlocked the "seal" of peasant migration. Rural areas are the areas with the strongest Zongjue atmosphere and are also the most stubborn. They benefit from reform, but they also reject it.
In just 15 years, more than 8 million farmers have flocked to the city in pursuit of a better life, and the vast majority are illiterate people with few skills. It is obviously impossible for these new citizens to settle in the city immediately Even if they find their ideal job, they can only do blue-collar jobs like coolies and cleaners. Naturally, their income cannot be too high, and they are often unemployed.
In the end, the embarrassment of reality made these people become the staunchest supporters of the clergy group. They believed that everything they suffered was because of "modernization." They believed that it was precisely because of the king's modernization that This led to their current embarrassing situation, completely ignoring the reality that they were slaves before the king's reform. As a result, they became the most powerful new force in overthrowing the Pahlavi dynasty.
What happened next...well, Pahlavi was overthrown. In exile.
Sometimes, the world is so wonderful.
Of course, a very important reason why it is so wonderful is its special belief.
“...So, whether it is for the needs of modernization or the long-term stability of the country, we must do our best to clear the obstacles. Only in this way can Nanyang have a bright future.”
"Your Excellency, what you mean is..."
With his eyes slightly narrowed, Yu Xiangdong nodded slightly and said.
“I understand.”
Some things can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words, and they only need to be understood. Nanyang has its own special situation and environment, and everyone knows some things very well. But it is buried deep in my heart. "It's good to understand. There is something like cancer. If it is not removed, it will eventually endanger the whole body and even life!"
While speaking, Li Yian turned his gaze to Far away, in the direction, where the action should have already begun.
……
Cairo, on this night, the bright moon shrouded this ancient city. In a room in the old city, Hussein once again met with his brothers who came from afar. Met.
"This is our chance!"
Looking at them, Hussein said.
“As long as we seize this opportunity, we can overthrow the rule of the Saudi family and then establish a republic for everyone there!”
Hussein’s tone seemed a little excited. For him, who has been in exile for more than half a year, what he longs for most now is to go home.
“And this is our chance to go home!”
In the past six months, although Cairo was willing to shelter them, that was it. They did not support, or at least were unwilling to support, their operations in Saudi Arabia.
“But now the domestic surveillance on us is very tight. If there is the slightest movement, our people will disappear and then evaporate. You don’t know whether he is alive or dead. In the past six months, at least there have been Thousands of people are missing, many of them are ours."
Under the dim light, a person said from the side.
"Now we have no chance to take action against him at all, and they are now deep in the palace and will not come out at all. Not only do we have no chance to take action, but even safety has become a problem,"
After the failure of their operation last year, the whole of Saudi Arabia is now in turmoil, and they have no chance to carry out further operations.
"We have alerted the snake. Now they don't trust outsiders at all."
"Yes, they only trust people in their own tribe now. The palace is surrounded by their people. We... don't even The way is to get closer to Riyadh."
Listening to friends from China talking about the difficulties in the country, Hussein said.
"Our opportunity is coming soon. The border dispute between them and Yemen has been fierce now, and Yemen..."
After a pause, Hussein looked out the window.
"When Yemen launches an attack, they will definitely send us to the front line. At that time, we can regain control of the troops, as long as the troops are in our hands. That is our opportunity!"
"Yemen? How is it possible, how could they have the guts to go to war with Saudi Arabia!”
“How not?”
Hussein sneered.
“Hate will make people lose their minds. Besides, there are other people’s support in Yemen.”
Similarly, he also has the support of other people. Six months ago, he met that friend in Cairo, who was introduced by his friend Ma Baoguo. It was the joining of that friend that allowed Hussein to see new opportunities. In the past In the past six months, thanks to his help, he successfully rescued some friends. At the same time, with financial support, he was able to continue operating in the country.
Everything is developing for the better. As long as the plan is implemented smoothly, he will be able to return to Saudi Arabia soon. No, at that time, it should be called the Arab Republic.
Saudi Arabia, that is a name from the old times! They will overthrow the old dynasty, like Egypt, and establish a republic there. Then they will integrate the power of all Arabia and drive the Jews into the sea. Then, together they will build a powerful country like the United States. , a powerful country like the Soviet Union.
That day will come soon. Thinking of this, Hussein’s bright eyes were filled with longing for the future...
(End of this chapter)