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The whole world is paying attention to Nanyang!
We are paying attention to Khrushchev’s visit for no other reason – this is Nanyang!
“Khrushchev’s visit came at a very sensitive time!”
In an office in the northwest corner of the U.S. Embassy in Chang’an, Anderson watched the TV broadcast News, said:
"As we all know, the situation in the Beibu Gulf is very tense, and what is the purpose of his visit to Nanyang at this time?"
"According to our intelligence, he secretly visited Changchun three months ago. "
"There is news that there was some unpleasantness between them. There was no red carpet, no guard of honor at the airport, and there were even public photos, just shaking hands. "
In the office. , Anderlin and Ned watched the TV news together, speculating about the purpose of Khrushchev's visit to Nanyang. The United States attached great importance to this visit - because the Soviet Union sent out signals through various aspects that it wanted to "contact" with the United States. Peaceful competition”.
And their visit to Nanyang may mean that Moscow's way of handling foreign relations will be adjusted.
After all, as we all know, Nanyang and the Soviet Union have had many direct conflicts and even confrontations. In this case, Khrushchev's visit was obviously aimed at resolving conflicts between the two parties.
Of course things in diplomacy are never as simple as they seem.
“And now, he is here again.”
“So? It is said that the invitation to Khrushchev was sent out in the first half of the year.”
“He Coming here at this time must have their intentions.”
Ned took a drag on his cigarette, and then said:
“We discover problems from various details every day. One thing is certain, the purpose of his coming to Chang’an at this time is not just to ease peace. There are probably more far-reaching problems in Nanyang's relationship."
"You mean, there is a problem between them and Dongda?"
"We are always like this. Start analyzing the problem."
Grinning, Anderson said:
"In the end, some results will be analyzed from specific things."
"They will tell me some information,"
Ned TV News, said:
"But You will never tell us everything, this is a game between countries, even allies.”
Ned watched the TV news, and the news playing at this time was Khrushchev’s Indian Ocean Bank in Yongan. The central bank - Indian Ocean Bank implements a dual central bank system, one is located in London and the other is located in Yongan.
"This news is a bit strange. Khrushchev actually visited the Indian Ocean Bank. In their mouth, it was a colonial bank!"
"Yes, it is indeed a bit strange."
Under normal circumstances, the Soviets are basically not interested in things like securities companies and banks, because in their view, they are capitalist. Of course, they have no interest in this, but when it comes out on the TV The news made both of them dumbfounded.
“…Khrushchev said that in order to promote the development of the world economy, the Soviet Union is planning to establish an “International Economic Cooperation Bank” to jointly invest and jointly build with other countries.
In this regard, accompanying Director-General Zhao Shijie also deeply agrees with this. The Director-General believes that joint investment and joint construction by all countries are necessary for the development of underdeveloped countries. It is best for all countries to cooperate, and Nanyang is willing to play a more role in this cooperation. …”
Although what the TV news said was very simple, both Anderson and Ned were dumbfounded.
With a cigarette in his mouth, Ned's solid face seemed to be trying its best to reveal something.
After a long time, he said:
"Is this Nanyang-style humor? Nanyang...this group of capitalists are actually interested in the Soviet cooperative banks!"
"Yeah, are they crazy? This is a completely Soviet thing. They are actually willing to play a role in it. Did they drink too much vodka while eating with the Russians?"< br>
"International Bank for Economic Cooperation? Ned, do you know what this is?"
What it is is not important. What is important is that Zhao Shijie's words "make a difference" have caused a worldwide stir. There was an uproar.
After all, this is Nanyang!
What in Nanyang?
It is the mainstay of the Western world in Asia!
It is the second largest economy in the Western world!
It is the economic backbone of the Western world!
And now Nanyang is actually interested in the "International Bank for Economic Cooperation" proposed by the Soviets. All we can say is - damn it!
What’s the hell price?
The international stock market was shaken, but at the same time, the Yongan Index rose slightly - in the eyes of investors, this is equivalent to Nanyang entering the Eastern world, which is indeed a good thing to a certain extent.
It has to be said that the market interprets market information in many ways.
“What the hell!”
In the White House, Eisenhower threw away the newspaper in his hand and said loudly.
"Gentlemen, may I know what is going on? Nanyang has actually become interested in the Soviet Union!"
After that, he turned his attention to Treasury Secretary Robert Bernard Anderson, tried to get answers from him.
"Mr. President, according to the information we currently have, Moscow proposed the idea of establishing an "International Bank for Economic Cooperation" a few months ago. Its apparent purpose is to learn from the Western international investment banking model for joint investment and joint construction. < br>
On the surface, its role is similar to that of the World Bank, but in essence it is still an expansion tool for the Soviet Union. Its ultimate goal is to achieve the "integration" of production, technology, foreign trade, and currency and finance between it and its allies. , Of course, it is also for their global expansion."
Listening to Robert's explanation, Eisenhower asked:
"What about Nanyang? , Are you even willing to cooperate with them? "
This was what confused Eisenhower the most. He was so confused that he couldn't help but joke.
"Do they want to fall to the other side of the Iron Curtain?"
This is definitely a joke. If there is any country in the world that cannot surrender to the Soviet Union, then it must be Nanyang.
Even if one day comes, all countries in the world will surrender to the Soviet Union, but only Nanyang will never do so.
Because that guy pretty much owns the entire country! Did he want to put his neck on the gallows?
"Unless they are crazy, we will never see that day."
Dulles on the side thought for a moment and said:
"Mr. President, we may not be able to see that day. However, we must pay attention to the fact that they are using this The method is sending us a signal."
"Signal, what kind of signal?"
Eisenhower asked curiously.
"Dissatisfaction! Mr. President, I'm sure they are using this method to convey their dissatisfaction."
As Secretary of State, Dulles had some communication with Nanyang.
“Over the past year, their officials have expressed dissatisfaction with their position in a number of ways.”
“You mean his work on the International Monetary Fund Do you have the right to speak?"
Robert also asked from the side.
"Yes, as we all know, the scale of Nanyang's economy is now second only to ours in the entire Western world.
But their say in the International Monetary Fund, that is, their share, has been far away. It is impossible to match their economic status, and they have shown this on many occasions.”
It is no secret that Nanyang is not satisfied with its voting rights in the International Monetary Fund. Their officers have made this sound on numerous occasions.
Now, we only need to correlate their dissatisfaction with Khrushchev's invitation and their expressed "interest" to understand the Russians' intentions.
“Obviously, the reason why Khrushchev sent this signal in Nanyang was to tell the people of Nanyang that if Nanyang supports their system, then they will be able to obtain a voice commensurate with their status. They are using this method to win over Nanyang.”
Dulles' analysis caused Eisenhower to fall into silence. In the past few years, he had been committed to building a regional defense system through various defense treaties to encircle the Soviet Union.
However, the Soviet Union is also deliberately trying to break this blockade, such as easing relations with Western European countries. It lures the West by offering benefits in economic and other aspects.
What exactly is the international cooperative bank that the Soviets want to establish?
It doesn’t matter!
The important thing is that it is likely to threaten the International Monetary Fund founded by the United States. If Nanyang is co-opted, the International Monetary Fund will inevitably face unprecedented challenges, which is absolutely not allowed to happen.
"We absolutely cannot let Nanyang join the Soviet Union's International Cooperation Bank."
"Yes, Mr. President, we cannot let them join it, but this means... we must calm down Their dissatisfaction."
Robert looked at the president and said.
“This means that we must increase Nanyang’s share in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Thus increasing their voting rights.”
“This is not something that cannot be considered. After all, their The economic aggregate is there.”
Eisenhower said bluntly.
“We need Nanyang to stay in our camp.”
This is the most wonderful thing about the Cold War... As long as it involves camp issues, both sides are very Sensitive, like France jumping left and right there, can always get unexpected gains.
Now faced with the dissatisfaction shown in Nanyang and the "win over" of the Soviets, the Americans immediately felt a sense of crisis.
“But if we increase the share of Nanyang alone, it will involve many problems, and it will also involve many countries.”
"So is there any way to get around this?"
Dulles asked rhetorically.
"Now we absolutely cannot give them any chance to be won over."
"This..."
Robert thought for a while, and then said.
"There is no way, but it involves the shares of certain countries."
"Which countries' shares?"
Eisenhower asked.
"It belongs to the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. Mr. President, as you know, the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries were also signatories of the International Monetary Fund. They also had corresponding shares, but they withdrew again. , so these shares have always been there."
Robert's answer made Dulles' eyes light up and he said.
"You mean we transferred the share of the Soviet Union to Nanyang? Mr. President, there seems to be nothing wrong with this. Moreover, Nanyang replaced Russia... For the arrogant Russians, this is almost no less than a loud slap in the face. . It can erase all the gains of Khrushchev’s visit to Southeast Asia.”
The Secretary of State’s analysis made Eisenhauer think for a while and said.
“If we transfer their shares to Nanyang, will it affect our control of the International Monetary Fund?”
Although he did not agree outright, But this issue has shown his attitude - it is acceptable as long as it does not cause damage to the interests of the United States.
"Mr. President, the voting rights of the International Monetary Fund are determined based on shares. Currently, we still have the largest share. Even if Russia's share is transferred to Nanyang, it will not affect our control. Any impact. After all, we were even prepared to give those shares to the Russians.”
Robert's answer convinced Eisenhower to make his decision.
"Okay, then you will have to hold some negotiations with Nanyang, stabilize them first, and then negotiate with them on this issue. However, they must pay something."
Eisenhower said:
“After all, they are members of the free world and they always have to play a role for the free world.”
(End of this chapter)