Chapter 1015: The iron fist that pierced the Iron Curtain (second update, please subscribe)
Overnight, European broadcasts were full of news related to Hungary and Budapest. One day ago, Su Army tanks crossed the border and stormed into Budapest.
"... Gunfire continued in Budapest, and the situation in other cities also became tense. Bargains were launched across the country, and calls for the withdrawal of Soviet troops became louder and louder..."
< br>Even in Belgrade, people are listening to the radio in front of the radio to get the latest news. Every radio is crowded with people. In the cafes, the topic people talk about is also Budapest and Hungary.
At the outdoor cafe next to the boulevard, an Asian man was sitting there reading the newspaper. He occasionally cast his eyes on the Yugoslavs, who were all listening to the news with worried faces.
Although they had not been in Yugoslavia for a long time, Yu Zhentao could understand their worries - they were worried that the Soviet army would enter Yugoslavia! After all, it is well known that there are conflicts between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. A few years ago, the Soviets threatened to attack Yugoslavia, although relations began to normalize last year with Khrushchev's visit to Belgrade.
But as we all know, normalization may not normalize. After all, they are no strangers to the Russians. We are all Slavic brothers and we all know each other very well.
Now that the Soviets have invaded Budapest, are they still far away from Yugoslavia?
For Yugoslavia, the Russian attack made them feel an imminent threat, and the feeling of sadness and sorrow naturally arose spontaneously.
"Now is the time! Those Yugoslavs must know what they should choose now."
When Yu Zhentao was thinking this, a Yugoslav man walked up to him.
"Yu, what coffee do you recommend?"
Obviously they are acquaintances, otherwise they wouldn't ask this. As he spoke, he had already pulled out a chair and sat down.
“If you are in Nanyang, I would have additional recommendations. There are many kinds of coffee there, but here... all the coffee has the same taste, there is no good or bad.”
He was complaining that the Yugoslavs only imported the cheapest coffee with the worst taste when importing coffee.
This is the case in these Eastern European countries... All their material imports are only to meet the most basic needs of life. There is never good or bad quality, only the cheapest.
"Haha, one day I must go to Nanyang."
"Walter, then I will treat you to the best food, from Tangshan."
Yu Zhentao added,
“There is also the best coffee, as long as you are a guest.”
The leaves of the plane trees on the avenue have begun to turn yellow, becoming metallic and the color of honey. The sun just shone on them. Facing the soft sunshine, Walter, who had already sat down, shrugged his shoulders and replied softly:
"Why not?"
Yu Zhentao again He looked at Walter in front of him and said:
“However, I think you must have more important things.”
“Yes, my friend.”
Walter said directly:
“You see, everyone is paying attention to Hungary and what is happening there. Although we seem to have eased relations with them, only God knows, How long can this détente last? Generally speaking, their promises are very untrustworthy. War...maybe not far away from us, maybe it will break out tomorrow."
This is exactly what the Yugoslavs feel. The most direct threat, for a country that has just gained freedom from foreign invasion for only a decade or so, they are very aware of the reality of this threat.
"Perhaps the next place where tragedy will occur is Belgrade. You see they are all young, but they have all experienced World War II. As long as possible, we are not willing to see the war ignite again here."
Listening to Walter’s story, Yu Zhentao nodded and said:
"We have all experienced war, and we all know the cruelty of war. Therefore, as I said before, we have the obligation to keep the war out of the country."
Looking at the other party, Yu Zhentao seemed to be Reminding him - you can see that my previous warning has been verified.
“So…”
Walter looked at Yu Zhentao and asked.
"What are you going to do? Or rather, what are you going to do? As we all know, the Americans are not doing very well over there."
As an intelligence officer, he knew exactly what his colleagues were doing and the quality of what they were doing.
“Those are Americans, maybe we can do better.”
Yu Zhentao said to Walter.
"As long as we work together, we can definitely do things better." "We..."
Walter shook his head repeatedly and said:
"Without us, no matter what happens, Belgrade will deny it. We are not involved in anything. After all, we are different from you. You are far away from Russia, but We are very close, and they have atomic bombs."
Looking at the timid Walter, Yu Zhentao shrugged his shoulders and said:
"If you are willing, we are willing to provide it to you. Protect.”
“Protect?”
"Yes, it is a protective umbrella, just like the protection the United States gives to Western European countries. If the Russians threaten to carry out a nuclear attack on you, we will provide corresponding protection!"
Faced with such a promise, Walter Surprised, he said:
"Is it true?"
If it can obtain nuclear protection from Nanyang, then Yugoslavia will no longer need to worry about threats from its neighbors.
He also knows very well that this kind of protection does not come without any price, and the price is probably-being a friend of Nanyang.
As for allies, although it is unlikely, because Yugoslavia will not form an alliance with Nanyang. After all, the two countries have fundamental differences on many issues.
But if this nuclear umbrella can be obtained, it will be very beneficial to Yugoslavia.
"You should know that it is unlikely that we will form an alliance with you."
"It does not have to be an alliance, but a friend. We are always sincere to our friends. ”
Looking at each other carefully, after a while, Walter said:
"Okay, I understand, but what are you going to do? I mean you are in Hungary now."
This is the reason why Walter came here. The two of them had it before. At the time of contact, Walter and the others still had many concerns, but now, facing the tanks entering Budapest, they felt unprecedented pressure, which is why today's meeting between the two people took place.
"If you agree, a Panamanian cargo ship will sail into your port tonight. That cargo ship contains fire-fighting equipment that Hungary urgently needs."
Close the newspaper, Yu Zhentao looked at the other party and asked.
“The question is will you agree?”
His rhetorical question caused the other party to fall into silence. After thinking for a moment, Walter said.
"This...I need to report to my superiors!"
While the two of them were chatting, the situation in Hungary and Budapest was getting worse and worse. In Nanyang, the ambassador to Hungary In the museum, several intelligence officers were gathering the intelligence collected and then reporting it to the country.
“After the bloody incident, with the consent of Moscow, the Hungarian Central Committee dismissed Gero from his post and replaced him as first secretary with Kadar János. The situation has now calmed down. And Nagy has now Comeback."
As soon as the words on this side finished, someone said on the other side.
"Can't calm down! Nagy is looking forward to a "Polish-style" solution to the Hungarian incident. However, at this time, the pain and resentment brought by the Soviet model and Soviet control are stimulating the Hungarians, and Yugoslavia's workers' autonomy is attracting them. Poland's success inspired them, American propaganda incited them, Soviet tanks intimidated them, and the sense of national humiliation they had suppressed for many years motivated them. They will only become more and more radical, and now it is just the calm before the storm."
After saying these words, Lin Jingyuan looked at his colleagues and said:
"The situation here is worse than before. Our imagination is more complicated. The Americans will never give up this opportunity to cause trouble for the Russians."
"Americans?"
Another colleague on the side said.
"They don't even have a workstation here, how can they create trouble and rely on radio?"
"Don't underestimate the radio. The agitation on the radio will make Hungarians think that they will get the support of the Americans. By then, They will become more radical because of the promise of the Americans."
As he spoke, Lin Jingyuan stood up, picked up his coat and said.
"You should seize the time to report today's intelligence to the country. The country needs this information to make judgments. I am the same as before. I think everything has just begun now!"
Speaking At that time, Lin Jingyuan walked out of the office. Soon, he left the embassy. Because of the turmoil on the street, the people watching outside the embassy door had disappeared, which allowed him to continue carrying out the operation.
After leaving the embassy, he changed into clothes commonly worn by locals in the alley. Wearing a peaked cap, he looked no different from the locals - being of German descent, he easily blended in. in the environment.
(End of this chapter)