Chapter 1038 Nanyang is a big trouble (second update, two in one)
“This is war!”
November 5, this day, whether in Europe or In America the whole world was in great shock.
On this day, Nanyang's response to the Soviet note made the world feel the threat of the "Three World Wars" for the first time. In all TV programs, the host used a nervous and serious tone to analyze the two countries Consequences of Diplomatic Notes.
What is the most direct consequence?
The 17 Soviet divisions stopped in Budapest and began to negotiate in a decent way. The 3rd Armored Brigade in Nanyang and the 2nd Mixed Brigade, which had just arrived in Suez by plane, continued to march towards the north. They were unstoppable along the way and looked ready to take Cairo at any time.
At the same time, the war of words between all parties at the United Nations continued. Nanyang accused Russia of being an invader, a warmonger, and a butcher, while Russia responded to Nanyang with the same words. As for Hungary and Representatives from Egypt and Egypt called on all parties to withdraw their troops.
As the leader of the Western world, the United States seems very helpless. On one side is the reality of the Soviet Union's invasion of Hungary, and on the other side is the fact that Britain, South and France invaded Egypt. Although the United States has repeatedly said that countries will withdraw their troops and cease fire, now The development of the situation has exceeded Washington's expectations.
But what is unexpected is that in the eyes of American public opinion circles, Nanyang's fierce reaction is not "crazy", but an attempt to defend the free world.
“We can’t help but ask the White House. When Hungary was invaded and needed assistance, the “Radio Free Europe” talked up and down the line, “The United States will have greater power to assist the freedom fighters and send troops to put pressure on the government.” "Irresistible", what is the White House doing?
Perhaps, for Ike, preserving the free world is far less important than his election. Defending the norms of international business is far less important than the allies who wink at the Russians and even attack them. "When the staff read the contents of the "Washington Post", Eisenhower immediately said angrily.
"Damn, this must be the work of that guy Stevenson! "
Stevenson was his competitor in the last election, and four years later, Stevenson once again defeated many candidates to win the nomination again, so the two faced off again.
Eisenhower was originally full of confidence in this election. After all, in the past four years, the U.S. economy has developed rapidly. With this answer sheet, he will definitely be able to defeat Stevenson.
But the sudden "nuclear crisis" has complicated the problem
Events in Egypt and Hungary gave Stevenson ammunition to attack him.
"They accuse us of not helping Hungary, but attacking our allies. Don't they know that the British are invading Egypt? Is international business standards an invasion?"
For those who have already For the 70-year-old Eisenhower, he really had his defenses broken, at least on this issue.
After Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, the State Department's legal team concluded that Egypt was lawfully exercising its rights by seizing the canal, and he agreed, not because it was "legal." , but because this is an opportunity to attack Britain.
“Within its own territory, any sovereign state’s right to expropriate private property is its inherent right, and this cannot be doubted!”
Once again, Eisenhower said:
"As long as the owners who have been deprived of their property are compensated."
But the problem is...Egypt has not mentioned anything about compensation or not at all,
"Mr. President, although this is true, you should understand that many large companies invest abroad. Many oil companies, including Aramco, and companies such as United Fruit, have stated that they cannot understand the White House's "inherent What does "rights" mean? Does it mean that the White House will ignore the overseas interests of companies."
As Secretary of State, Dulles reminded.
"Mr. President, just last night at the banquet, Stevenson made a speech to the business community and said that it is the government's inevitable responsibility to protect the overseas investment of domestic enterprises, and no government should sacrifice its overseas investment. , to please other countries.”
There is no need for Dulles’s reminder, it is written in the newspaper. Compared with the White House’s support for Egypt’s “nationalization” behavior, Stevenson’s statement is of course. It is more popular with the business community. After all, those multinational companies have large investments in many countries. Of course, they hope that the White House can play a role in protecting their property with a clear attitude. Therefore, support for Stevenson is understandable.
This has even led many companies to divert donations originally intended for Eisenhower to Stevenson. Even some newspapers and radio stations influenced by large companies are now inclined to support Stevenson. .
Thinking of this, Eisenhower said angrily.
"Stevenson doesn't even know what the Cold War is. Do we push the entire Arab world into the arms of the Russians for the Suez Canal? Do they really want us to do it for a small Hungary to fight a world war with the Russians in Europe?”
"Of course they don't want to."
Facing the somewhat angry president, Dulles said.
"But Mr. President, London, Paris and Chang'an are all extremely dissatisfied. Members of Congress who support Tel Aviv are also extremely dissatisfied with the White House's choice. McCarthy not only accused the White House of sacrificing the interests of its allies to please The Russians are even pushing an emergency bill with other congressmen to provide military assistance to Chang'an and Tel Aviv to help them fight against Russia and defend the free world."
Slightly different from history, in Li Yian's case. After persuasion, McCarthy did not attack the military, but instead targeted Hollywood. Actors...have no big backers. Although McCarthy is no longer the same as he was yesterday, he is still active on Capitol Hill.
Eisenhower said directly:
"Defending the free world, that McCarthy guy is protecting his old friend!"
"But the problem is...many people believe him and believe that Nanyang is defending the free world. McCarthy even claimed that-Nanyang It's the Shield of Freedom! Mr. President."
Dulles said helplessly.
“Perhaps, we misjudged the issue of Egypt and Hungary, or we did not realize the interconnection of the two issues at the beginning. Looking back now, even if We forced Britain to make concessions on the Suez issue. Will the Russians make concessions on Hungary?"
Dulles' rhetorical question made Eisenhower fall into silence. He thought for a moment and then said:
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"No matter what, the Russians will never give in on the Hungarian issue, even if we help Egypt."
"Yes, Mr. President, the world will only see that the Russians won Hungary, and What about us? We will get nothing except lip service. Maybe we can make Britain and France face reality and recognize their position, but it will also arouse their dissatisfaction. Mr. President, Britain and France France has expressed their dissatisfaction, and the British representative to NATO even asked us - what role does NATO play! Is it to blackmail Europe with the Russians? "
Although like the president, I think the British should be taught a lesson to let them understand who is the boss in the world, but Dulles has sensitively realized a very real problem-their plan failed!
"Mr. President, from the day Changan provided a $500 million loan to London, our practice of selling pounds has actually failed. Not only that, our actions have also made the UK realize that pounds There is intelligence that they are planning to implement the "Indian Ocean Pound" plan in the colonies and even the autonomous territories, that is, outside the "Bredesen System", they will establish their pound system, just like the French CFA franc. , this is not good news for us. If the British succeed, they are likely to establish a separate pound settlement system within the Commonwealth, and this system will completely exclude the US dollar. "< br>
Although the negotiations between South and Britain on the "Indian Ocean Bank" have just begun, Washington has already obtained corresponding intelligence, and both Dulles and Eisenhower are very vigilant about this. They are very clear about the importance of the "Bredesen System" to the United States - it is a dollar settlement system, a symbol of the United States taking over Britain's financial hegemony, and the United States' biggest gain in World War II. But now, this achievement has been destroyed !
Eisenhower walked slowly in the office. The reason why he was extremely sensitive to Britain and France's attack on Egypt was because the soldier's intuition told him that the actions of Britain and France were challenging the United States' leadership position, and This position was exactly what the United States won in World War II.
Of course, it is impossible for him to send troops to London and Paris to re-establish his eldest brother's position like Moscow did. Therefore, he chose to attack Britain financially and sell the pound, but the problem is... Nanyang!
With the help of Nanyang, Britain not only survived this crisis, but Britain also chose another way to fight back.
And what’s the biggest headache?
We clearly knew that Britain was doing this, but there were not many ways to stop Britain, so we could only threaten aid. However, the "Marshall Plan" had already been suspended by Eisenhower when he came to power. Annual foreign aid is one of the few weapons the United States has at its disposal.
"The core of the problem now is Nanyang!"
Eisenhower stopped and frowned:
"Nanyang provided a large loan to Britain to help Britain stabilize its exchange rate. At the same time, it also The Egyptian issue and the Hungarian issue are tied together. As a result, the problem becomes extremely complicated. It is impossible for the Russians to make concessions on the Hungarian issue. After all, for Russia, Hungary is related to their security, but what about the Suez Canal? It's nothing more than money..."
Looking at Dulles, Eisenhower asked:
"Now Nanyang has put itself in a difficult position. To be honest, I really don't understand them. What are you doing, does Li really want to fight a world war?"
Everything is Nanyang, and Nanyang is also the key to all problems!
Now Eisenhower even feels that Nanyang... is a trouble thrown to him by Truman! Who would have thought that a small Nanyang could cause so much trouble!
The president's rhetorical question made Dulles silent for a moment before he said.
"Mr. President, we must prevent this possibility from happening... However, I think it is impossible for Nanyang to give in."
The Secretary of State's words made Eisenhower frown. Tuan'er, now he really has a headache. No, it should be said that he regrets it. If the United States stood on the side of its allies on the Egyptian issue, why would there be so many problems! But what to do now?
"Go to Nanyang yourself, just like you said, we must prevent this from happening!"
Eisenhower looked at Dulles and said.
“We can’t fight another war just ten years after the end of World War II!”
When he said these words, Eisenhower’s heart was full of bitterness, and he even A thought came to mind - does that guy Li Yian really not know what diplomacy is?
That note was a threat, but it was not a war!
But now Li Yian's answer makes it possible that the note will turn into a war.
Could it be that Nanyang really plans to go to war?
Just when this idea came to Eisenhower's mind, the door of the office was pushed open again, and the chief of staff walked in, holding a telegram and said.
"Mr. President, there is a new situation."
"New situation?"
Eisenhower's heart tightened and he asked quickly.
“Is it Hungary?”
“No, Mr. President, it is Sweden. Our ambassador to Sweden sent a telegram saying that the Nobel Prize Review Committee has made a decision. Will nominate Li Yi'an for this year's Nobel..."
Before the chief of staff could finish speaking, Eisenhower broke through the defense and said loudly:
"Damn Swedes, are they crazy? That guy is invading Egypt and he's eligible for the Nobel Peace Prize. It's the greatest irony of the Nobel Prize. Oh my God, there's nothing more ironic than that. Something? "
Why did Eisenhower break the defense?
Because he also longed for this prize in his heart. For example, when the armistice on the peninsula was held, he even imagined whether he would win the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the war on the peninsula. Before him, only President Roosevelt received this honor for mediating the Russo-Japanese War.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s money or not, what matters is honor!
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in Europe, he once commanded millions of Allied troops to liberate half of Europe, but...he did not win the Nobel Peace Prize for this, because he was a general and the actual person in charge of the war. A conductor, not a mediator.
But what about the peninsula?
He personally brought about the armistice on the peninsula!
Because of this, Eisenhower was extremely eager for the Nobel Peace Prize deep in his heart.
But what?
Just thinking about it.
You know, he wasn't even nominated that year.
For the 70-year-old Eisenhower, he has even accepted the reality that he will never be able to win the Nobel Peace Prize in his life.
So when he learned that Li Yi'an won the Nobel Prize, one can imagine the blow he received, especially since that guy's army is still invading a country! Just because that country wants to take back its own things!
How can the Swedes do this?
Is it possible to win the Nobel Peace Prize only by waging war?
The president's reaction made the chief of staff stand there blankly, not even knowing what to say for a moment. As for Dulles, his face was ashen and full of indignation.
God...this is not fair!
Why that guy!
When it comes to preventing wars, I, Dulles, also stopped it. I presided over the Geneva talks. Under my auspices, the war in Vietnam stopped and tens of millions of people returned to peaceful lives. Logically speaking, I, Dulles, am also qualified to be nominated!
Even if it is just a nomination, it is an honor!
At least there will be one sentence in the future memorial - he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in **.
Why not me?
Dulles also broke through the defense... just a little bit, and was exposed. No way, who let the president break through the defense first?
What happened to the President?
The chief of staff looked at the furious president in shock, not realizing that his words could make the president lose his temper like this!
After a while, after seeing the president calm down a little, he said.
“No, Mr. President, I think you may have some misunderstanding,”
The chief of staff continued to explain.
“What he won was not the Nobel Peace Prize, but the Physics Prize, in recognition of his idea of the PN structure of the transistor. Yes, he shared the Nobel Prize with Taiping University. Professor Matare, he developed the world's first transistor..."
The chief of staff's answer made Eisenhower's eyes open and his whole body froze.
What!
What did this guy say?
Afterwards, Eisenhower fell into silence, his expression was embarrassed!
Actually, a few months ago, there were rumors that Li Yi'an would be nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physics, but Eisenhower didn't care about it at all. After all, he was not a scientist. In fact, All politicians will simply ignore it on this issue.
After all, who would compare their own shortcomings with the strengths of others - look at their president is a Nobel Prize winner, but what about our president? Don't even know what physics is.
Therefore, even if you know something like this, you will selectively forget it.
I broke through the defense earlier because of a misunderstanding. That kid will definitely not be able to win the Nobel Peace Prize!
Fortunately, fortunately, he did not win this award, which is a good thing!
However, as a professional politician and general, he quickly adjusted his emotions, covered up his embarrassment with a smile, and then said:
"Who would have thought that a scientist could actually be a politician? ? Compared with politics, Li Yi'an should be a scientist. Perhaps in this way, his contribution to all mankind will be far greater than it is now! ”
Obviously, Eisenhower's words had another meaning - Li Nian was not a competent politician at all.
A competent politician needs to learn to compromise.
But despite this, Eisenhower said.
"Well, send a telegram in my name to express congratulations to him. After all, this is the Nobel Prize!"
Until the end, Eisenhower still did not give up on criticizing Li Yi'an. Thoughts, he added specifically.
"Also, in the telegram, tell him - peace, the most precious thing in the world is peace, and this is the fundamental reason why Mr. Nobel founded this Nobel Prize!"
Sometimes, people always He is stingy. Even though Eisenhower was the commander-in-chief, in fact... he is very petty!
(End of this chapter)