Chapter 1223 The right hand of the free world (first update, please subscribe)
Although the United States is the key diplomatic united front target in Nanyang - after all, it provides hundreds of millions of dollars in aid every year!
As long as you can get it for free, there is never too much.
Although relationships are important, there is no harm in ridiculing and ridiculing, although it was decided to set an example for the United States in Cuba.
However, Li Yi'an still expressed Nanyang's concerns about the failure of the Bay of Pigs incident through the ambassador to the United States. Although he did not say it explicitly, he did mention the Peninsula War in passing, saying that the US military should not always get involved in this kind of " "Undecided" action, otherwise the Soviet Union would not be able to be frightened.
Of course, Nanyang also expressed its attitude - expressing strong dissatisfaction with Cuba's confiscation of investments from other countries and the assets of foreign expatriates, and at the same time stating that Nanyang will take all necessary measures to protect the assets of expatriates.
At this time, Moscow was still criticizing the United States' invasion of Cuba, and the Eastern world was still celebrating "Cuba's defeat of the US imperialist invasion conspiracy."
Cuba, Havana.
A BMW flying the Nanyang flag drove into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, Foreign Minister Garcia was looking at the Nanyang ambassador in front of him. He could feel the anger of the other party, but so what?
Facing them, all the United States can do is to cut off diplomatic relations.
No, the Americans invaded Cuba at the "Bay of Pigs", but so what?
Their plot was foiled and the whole world saw the ugliest side of America.
Now, after the American conspiracy was defeated, the Nanyang people jumped out again.
Protest!
What else could they do but protest?
“We will never allow any country or anyone to nationalize the property of Nanyang expatriates under any pretext, and prohibit them from leaving this country with their property. We believe that the Cuban government must ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of Nanyang expatriates are not "
There seems to be nothing new in such a protest, Garcia thought. Just when he was about to reply with the same answer, he heard the Ambassador Zhang Hongyuan in front of him say coldly. He said in a tone:
“In view of the infringement of the property of the Nanyang people by the new Cuban regime, we believe that it is necessary to take all necessary means to protect the legitimate property of the Nanyang people from infringement. To this end, on behalf of the Nanyang officials, I I would like to submit a formal note to you. First, compensation must be provided for the confiscated businesses and real estate of Southeast Asian expatriates. Second, the Southeast Asian expatriates must be allowed to evacuate Cuba with their property..."
Faced with this After receiving the note, Garcia was stunned for a moment. He was not a professional diplomat. He thought about it and said:
"Is this an ultimatum?"
"Yes!"
Zhang Hongyuan replied directly:
"As you said - this is indeed the last We hope that everyone will understand one thing - no country has the right to use so-called "nationalization" as an excuse to confiscate the property of other countries' enterprises and individuals."
His answer was. After a sneer, Garcia said:
"Mr. Ambassador, you must understand what you are talking about. Do you think we will succumb to such a threat? We fought from the Maestra mountains all the way to Havana, defeated Batista, and from the foreign agent's After liberating Cuba, we also smashed the US invasion conspiracy at the Bay of Pigs and defended Cuba! Therefore, we will never succumb to your pressure."
Then Garcia said loudly:< br>
"It won't happen now, and it won't happen in the future. Even if you send your fleet, the Cuban people will never surrender! Your conspiracy is destined to be crushed!"
Faced with such a tough attitude, Zhang Hongyuan did not give any response, but simply submitted a diplomatic note as a routine. This note actually paved the way for the next action.
After Zhang Hongyuan left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Garcia immediately reported the matter to the Commander-in-Chief. After the Commander-in-Chief on the other end of the phone hung up, he first took a puff of his cigar silently, and then Said:
"They should say it's just a threat. Other than that, they shouldn't do anything. After all, this is the Caribbean and the backyard of the Americans."
The commander-in-chief has some ideas about his own position. He clearly understood that the Americans would not allow other countries to interfere in South American affairs, but even so, he still asked Garcia to instruct his representative to the United Nations to lodge a protest with the United Nations General Assembly against the barbaric and brutal treatment of Cuba's internal affairs by Southeast Asia. interference.
So, that afternoon, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Cuban representative, with the support of the Soviet representative, protested to the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Nanyang of interfering in Cuba's internal affairs, which was an imperialist move against the trend of the times.
He even claimed that “after the US invasion was crushed, its slave countries jumped out to share the worries of their master.”
Faced with such accusations, Nanyang’s representative to the United Nations directly responded. They brought up international public law and asked: Which international public law allows other countries to "confiscate other countries' investments", and at the same time loudly accused the United Nations of "ignoring the legitimate commercial interests of other countries and allowing rogue countries to hide under the protection of the United Nations and act rogue."
Such accusations naturally make the United Nations very embarrassed. After all, everyone knows that the act of "confiscating investments from other countries" itself violates international law.
Even if there are various reasons, it cannot change that this behavior violates basic international rules. But it cannot be denied that those investments are not necessarily fair.
In short, everyone has his own reasons.
But when Nanyang says this, it is definitely from the highest point of justice - because Nanyang has not colonized other countries, nor has it oppressed other countries as an imperialist power. Among all the powerful countries , Nanyang is definitely the white lotus among white lotuses.
The butt is absolutely clean!
Just as the two sides were tit-for-tat, suddenly, the Soviet representative received a piece of information. Although it was not his turn to speak yet, he still intervened.
“There is news that Nanyang is sending troops to Cuba and their fleet is sailing to Cuba. We ask the United Nations General Assembly to immediately pass a resolution to prevent Nanyang’s attempt to invade Cuba!”
No People understand Nanyang better than the Soviet Union. After all, the Soviet Union suffered losses in Nanyang.
While the UN General Assembly was discussing, Washington was also in an uproar. After all, the United States had just discovered a big problem in Cuba.
Now Nanyang actually jumped out - wanting to protect overseas Chinese!
"What are they going to do?"
In the Oval Office of the White House, Kennedy, the president who was just sworn in at the beginning of the year, asked:
"Are the Nanyang people crazy? They actually Send the fleet to Cuba, that's the Caribbean!" The reason why Kennedy was so angry was not just because the United States had just embarrassed himself there, causing the entire United States to question his administrative abilities.
Another reason is that the Caribbean is America’s backyard. The Nanyang people actually sent a fleet there,
"Mr. President, this is just protecting overseas Chinese!"
Secretary of State David Dean Rusk is a well-known hawk in Washington. Faced with the president's anger, he said directly:< br>
"Mr. President, we all know very well that Havana has openly turned to the Russians. The conflict between us and them is inevitable. The reasons for Nanyang to protect overseas Chinese are also very good, because the assets of the overseas Chinese have been confiscated. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Robert said next to him.
"David, the era of armed protection of overseas Chinese is over. It is not the nineteenth century anymore. They are actually using the methods of the nineteenth century to handle the affairs of the twentieth century."
Although Robert is the Minister of Justice, and logically speaking, he should not be involved in diplomacy, he is also the president's brother, so he has a very powerful say in the White House.
"Moreover, we just suffered a defeat there. They invaded a country in front of the whole world. If we remain silent, how will the world view the United States? They will definitely think that we are the instigator, After all, Nanyang is our ally."
Listening to Robert's question, David said:
"Then what can we do? Are they ordering the navy to sink the aircraft carrier in Nanyang? They have just participated in a NATO military exercise, they are our friends!"
Faced with the brothers' indecision, David's heart was filled with all kinds of dissatisfaction. It was hard for him to imagine that a president with such a weak temperament would How could it lead the United States to win the Cold War?
If during the "Bay of Pigs Incident", they could directly order the navy to provide air support as planned, how could the United States lose face in front of the whole world?
In contrast, David appreciates Nanyang more - it can be said that all hawks like Nanyang, how dare he do it!
This is true for the Siamese, and this is true for the Russians. When safeguarding their own interests, they do not compromise or give in. Now in Cuba, they also rushed over immediately.
In comparison, the brothers in front of them are as naive as children. Don’t they know the threat that a Cuba that turns to Russia poses to the United States?
So, David is on the side of Nanyang.
Of course, there is another reason. He has a deep personal relationship with Li Yi'an. During President Truman's period, as the Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, he visited Nanyang many times and had a very close relationship with the top leaders of Nanyang.
So, when Nanyang’s ambassador to Washington told him Nanyang’s decision to evacuate its overseas Chinese by force, he immediately gave his support, and even told the other party in veiled language that he could be bolder, or even They also took the initiative to say that they could communicate with the CIA.
After all, the CIA had just made such a big mistake there, and they must want revenge.
Not to mention those guys, even Washington, many hawks also hope that Nanyang can teach Cuba a good lesson.
Thinking of this, David said:
"Mr. President, it is the legitimate rights and interests of any government to protect nationals and evacuate them from dangerous areas. This of course also includes safeguarding their legitimate assets. The nature of the "nationalization movements" around the world is caused by the connivance of big countries in infringing on the commercial interests of various countries. Yes, if it was before World War II, this kind of behavior would be a declaration of war, just like what the Nanyang representative said - the rules of the United Nations are to maintain world peace, but they are not a refuge for rogue countries. We cannot ignore the legitimate commercial interests of other countries and allow rogue countries to Hiding under the protection of the United Nations and acting like a gangster."
Taking a deep breath, David said:
"So, to deal with gangsters, we must use gangster methods. I think we need Nanyang to give the world. Establish a rule - the "United Nations Charter" protects world peace, but it does not allow rogue countries to hide under its protection and destroy the world's rules. The world needs peace, but it also needs rules! ”
Regarding the Secretary of State's suggestion, Kennedy thought for a while and said:
"So David, do you mean we support them?"
If the "Bay of Pigs Incident" taught Kennedy any lesson, it is that you must never trust these so-called experts. You can just listen to half of what they say. They pat their chests and guarantee success, but what is the result?
So, now Kennedy is dubious about what the experts say.
But in foreign affairs, especially when facing this issue, he had to listen to the opinions of these experts. After all, this involved both the enemies of the United States and its friends.
“Yes, Mr. President, not only should we support them, but we also need to issue a statement demanding the return of the illegally confiscated assets of U.S. businesses and people in Cuba.”
Robert on the side , said:
"Isn't this the reason why we broke off diplomatic relations with them? Will they return it? If they don't return it, what is the meaning of our statement?"
"The meaning is...we issued a statement, and Mr. President, we all clearly see the fact that Havana is moving towards the Soviet Union. Their threat to the United States is real. The current actions in Nanyang are not a bad thing for the United States. "
< br>The words paused for a moment, and David said:
"Nanyang is the right hand of the free world! If Cuba does not give in, they will definitely do something! By then, maybe they can Help us solve the Cuban problem. After all, the combat effectiveness of the Nanyang Army is still very impressive. At the same time, Mr. President, the United States is in an extremely aloof position in this matter. At least we will not cause a direct military invasion by the United States to the world. Impression. "
It must be said that David, an expert in fighting the Cold War, knows how to "use allies" far better than the Kennedy brothers.
"So..."
After thinking for a moment, Kennedy said.
“In other words, we need to support them?”
“Yes, Mr. President, after all, Nanyang is our ally, and we can test it by supporting Nanyang. The attitude of the Soviets, after all, is that the Cuban issue is essentially an issue between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Cuban issue... Who knows?
Maybe, in a few days, there will be a second Siam. ! ”
"Second Siam"... In other words, the United States no longer needs to face the threat of Cuba?
In an instant, Kennedy made a decision - support the right hand of the free world!
(End of this chapter)