Chapter 1059: The Feast in Geneva (Second update, please subscribe)
Sometimes happiness is based on the suffering of others, especially from a national perspective.
In Britain's peak period, even the poor people in the East End of London were proud of the British Empire.
Whether Nanyang's happiness is based on the poverty of neighboring countries or the further third world, it must cultivate a certain degree of imperialist thinking.
If Nanyang does not have imperialist thinking, but follows the trend and comes up with a set of politically correct concepts, let’s not say whether they are correct or not, but for Nanyang, it is absolutely incorrect.
The biggest political incorrectness is that Nanyang is really a colonial country. No matter what excuses are used, it is impossible to change this.
So using political correctness will definitely cause backlash in the future!
Just like this, Nanyang has always considered and dealt with problems from the perspective of imperialism.
What is the greatest characteristic of imperialists?
Just treat the world as a dinner plate!
In early January, the heavyweight Geneva Conference, which brought together the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and the emerging powers of Nanyang, as well as Israel and Egypt, was held. At the same time, a comprehensive ceasefire was implemented in Suez and the Sinai Peninsula.
Everyone knows that the Geneva Conference will decide everything. The weight in our hands is not the battlefield, but national strength. The strong are destined to feed on the weak. The reality is so cruel.
At the beginning of the meeting, Secretary of State Dulles explained the position of the United States at the meeting:
"Although the United States believes that Egypt has the right to handle its own territory, the United States does not want Egypt to adopt a The arrogant nationalization method backed by force directly confiscated the canal. All overseas investments should be protected by the host country. Therefore, in order to ensure the overseas investment of various countries, we believe that Egypt’s nationalization of the canal is inappropriate. After all, , and no corresponding compensation was given to the shareholders, and there was no negotiation between the two parties before this. "
"Since Egypt has the right to handle the canal in its own country, why do they not have the right to take back the canal? "
Molotov said in a nonchalant manner,
“And according to the contract for the construction of the canal signed by the old Egyptian government, they only had 99 years of use rights, and now the canal’s use period is 11 years. , why not discuss the early withdrawal and the corresponding compensation in your mouth? "
The Soviet Union participated in this meeting as a supporter of Egypt. Egypt may have failed militarily, but it must win politically? victory.
“The issue has now changed.”
British Foreign Secretary Lloyd said.
“Because Egypt unilaterally tore up the contract and used force to take back the canal in advance, this behavior not only caused huge property losses to the canal company, but also cost us hundreds of millions of pounds to ensure our rights and interests, forcing Egypt to return to the negotiating table. The issue now is no longer about the lifespan of the canal, but how to ensure that the Suez Canal, an international waterway that is extremely important to the world, can be navigated safely and without obstacles in the future."
After the words fell. , Lloyd looked to his supporting countries.
Soon France also expressed its support for the British proposal. Of course, Nanyang also expressed its attitude.
“We still remember how our fleet was blocked from the canal, and we believe that handing over the Suez Canal to international management is undoubtedly the safest option.”
Diplomacy. Director-General Li Guoren said that Nanyang must express its support for Britain at this time. He avoided the question about whether the Nanyang fleet was a fleet and said to Molotov:
"We cannot be sure how serious the consequences will be for the world economy if similar problems occur in the future. That kind of risk is not something that we or any other European country can bear. Of course, Mr. Molotov can say - Egypt You will ensure the passage of the canal, and the Soviet Union will guarantee all this, just as you promised to implement the election in Eastern Europe."
Molotov seemed to have no reaction to the casual knife. , they did promise back then, but so what?
"There is an armistice at the front, and everything must have corresponding results. This is exactly the purpose of our coming here."
US Secretary of State Dulles directed at the British Foreign Secretary Lloyd nodded and then said to Molotov.
“The issue of the canal’s deadline no longer needs to be discussed. We should negotiate on the future international management of the canal.”
Subsequently, representatives from Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and France echoed the proposal, all expressing their agreement with this proposal.
Of course Molotov protested against this, and the Egyptian representative even said excitedly:
“You are putting Egypt on the dining table and letting the imperialists divide it. Do you want to eat? "
The Egyptian Foreign Minister is excited. How can he not be excited?
In fact, when he came to Geneva, he understood that the role he played was the role that was placed on the table. Although he was conflicted in his heart, so what?
Apart from expressing his anger with words, there is not much he can do, which is to compromise and sign in the end. Of course, he can also not sign, but at what cost?
It is the invaders who continue to occupy their land!
"I think since there is no consensus, it is better to adjourn the meeting temporarily. Now that the positions of both sides have been stated, they both need time to consider."
In the face of Egypt's protests, the United States, which presided over the meeting Secretary of State Dulles said calmly,
“If no one has any objections, then it’s settled.”
Soon, representatives from various countries left the venue one after another. Li Guoren summoned Mei Jiemin, the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and said:
"You can find a less formal occasion to make an appointment with Dulles. I want to Talk to him."
"Yes, Chief!"
Mei Jiemin frowned and whispered,
"I think it is necessary to meet. The Russians also need their help on the canal issue. "I need to talk to Dulles about this first."
Nodding, Li Guoren said:
"This matter cannot be separated from the Soviet Union, but it must be put behind."
Then Mei Jiemin went to work A meeting was arranged for the two of them.
More than two hours later, Li Guoren met Dulles in a restaurant only a few kilometers away from the venue. While the two were dining, Dulles made the United States' attitude clear.
“Washington has decided to support the implementation of international management of the Suez Canal and form an international company to operate the canal and ensure normal passage of the canal. However, Egypt’s full governance of the canal must be guaranteed, and the canal company must be under Egyptian law. ”
The United States... is still not imperialist enough!
Just like they cannot have too much double standards on the Hungarian and Egyptian issues, Britain and France can openly invade Egypt while blaming Russia for invading Hungary.
Well, Nanyang is too!
All imperialists are double-standard dogs!
It is a pity that Americans today are still a little naive and have not completely transformed into imperialists.
"Of course, we think so too. Not only that, Changan believes that the United States should play a more important role in the canal."
"Oh?"
Holding a knife Dulles asked curiously:
“How important is it?”
"15%."
Li Guoren spit out a number directly.
"Britain and France will definitely not agree."
Dulles shook his head and said.
"Washington believes that Egypt's sovereignty must be respected, so they must obtain no less than 15% of the shares. If the United States obtains another 15%, and Nanyang... your goal should also be 15%, or even Even the Soviets hope to play a certain role in it, let's say 10%. In order to prevent the Soviets and Egypt from joining forces to control the board of directors, the British need to maintain at least 26% of the shares, so the French, who own 56% of the shares, will also With only 19% of the shares left, they will definitely not agree!”
Before coming to Geneva, politicians in Washington and financial experts on Wall Street had already calculated the acceptable bottom line - 10% for the United States, 5% for the Soviet Union, 5% for Southeast Asia, 15% for Egypt, and the remaining 55% between Britain and France. countries are allocated proportionally.
But I didn’t expect that Nanyang would be so "greedy". They actually wanted 15%. This would only cause dissatisfaction among Britain and France. For Washington, which made a misjudgment, they were not willing to give up on the canal company because of The share issue continued to worsen relations with Britain and France.
"Is it important whether the French agree or not?"
Li Guoren's rhetorical question stunned Dulles.
“Now, what we need is to end the “Suez Canal Crisis” instead of taking care of the interests of certain countries. We join it not to pursue the country’s private interests, but to make this international waterway, Can operate better to promote the development of the world economy..."
Many times, even the ugliest behavior will be packaged in the name of beauty. Just like now, Li Guoren is talking about the world and the overall situation. As for France, he has not considered it at all.
“In fact, before the canal crisis broke out, the capacity of the Suez Canal was already limited. In order to promote the development of the canal, the Suez Canal should be further widened after the establishment of the International Canal Company, through widening The canal can improve its transportation capacity to promote economic development. Therefore, we believe that the shares of the canal company should be reasonably allocated for the future development of the canal. "
Li Guoren's suggestion made Dulles look at it. The other party frowned and said.
“Do you want to dilute the French shares in the name of widening the Suez Canal?”
Wide the Suez Canal!
This is just an excuse, just an excuse and reason for the International Canal Company to reshuffle its cards. Their real purpose is to use this opportunity to "steal" the French shares through a series of means such as increasing capital, and even British shares, however, in Dulles' view, the real anger was the French, because compared to Britain, France was the real loser.
“I think this is based on the needs of world economic development, which is also based on the interests of enterprises.”
Li Guoren’s answer is still high-sounding, and still seems to have no selfish motives. But in reality? It's just a cover-up. These high-sounding words cannot hide the betrayal of France behind them.
Instead of betraying, France has been thrown directly onto the dining table, and now the Americans are being invited to take the knife together.
Will Americans say no?
Faced with such an invitation, Dulles was silent. He knew exactly what choice he should make, but he did not answer immediately. After thinking for a while, he said,
" I don't like these despicable actions, but as you said, we must consider the interests of the enterprise."
Dulles agreed!
The Americans are joining in!
At this time he heard Dulles say again:
"But I'm not proud of the role I played in this incident."
This is the American who is both a bitch and a martyr. In fact, for the most part, everyone plays this kind of role. Role, this is also the most real aspect of the international game - every country may be put on the dining table and become the fat meat that other countries feast on!
(End of this chapter)