Chapter 1308 Nanyang is the super winner (second update, please subscribe)
“You are the real winner!”
A peace-loving Soviet Union, isn’t this a victory? ?
Khrushchev, who originally just needed a step up, fell into silence after hearing what Li Yian said.
After thinking silently for a while, he looked at Li Yian and said:
"Well, for the sake of world peace, we can only make some sacrifices like this."
When he said these words, Khrushchev was excited in his heart. This is absolutely appropriate. The victory!
The military adventure in Cuba not only allowed the Americans to withdraw their missiles deployed in Turkey and Italy, but also scored political points - the whole world would see a peace-loving Soviet Union.
In this way, the rumors that the Americans had been bellicose against the Soviet Union and bent on expansion were naturally disproven.
Well, it can be strengthened a little more.
Thinking of this, Khrushchev immediately thought of going back and revising the recordings and letters!
The whole world must see the huge sacrifices made for peace!
Yes!
This has to be done.
The letter to Kennedy still needs some revision and polishing, and it must emphasize the sacrifices made by the Soviet Union for peace.
Thinking of this, Khrushchev felt sorry for Li Yi'an.
"Li, my friend, the situation is still very tense now, and I still need to deal with some things. I am really sorry. If you come to Moscow next time, I will definitely receive you well. ”
Of course this is not an eviction order, but everyone has a mission.
And in his heart, Khrushchev was very grateful to Li Yian. After all, his arrival not only resolved the crisis, but also gave him and the Soviet Union a step up.
This step not only allowed them to avoid making concessions to the United States in front of the whole world, but also allowed the Soviet Union to gain political points. Now even the hardliners in the military feel that the Soviet Union has not lost face in this matter!
Because of this, Khrushchev looked at Li Yi'an with a touch of emotion, because in order to resolve the crisis as soon as possible, he even took a test flight over the plane.
This is a real old friend!
Now, the old friend's mission has been completed.
"Now my mission has been completed, Nikita, I look forward to meeting you next time in Moscow."
Then, the two shook hands and said goodbye.
However, when returning, Li Yian did not take the "Global Express", but changed into Air Force 1 which arrived later.
Although he is the best "test pilot" in Nanyang, it is enough to try some things. There is no need to take risks every day.
After Air Force 1 took off from Moscow Airport, looking down at the Russian land covered with ice and snow, Li Yian said to himself:
"Okay, now everything is over, you two If you don't thank me properly, then you are not a friend enough."
No... the whole world should be grateful to me.
What does it feel like to be the savior of the world now?
For Li Yian, who has completed his mission of saving the world, he only feels one way now - tiredness.
Perhaps because of being too tired, Li Yian fell asleep on the plane soon after he relaxed.
While sleeping on the plane, he even missed the end of the crisis.
……
9 a.m. on the 28th.
Kennedy officially received a letter from Khrushchev confirming the removal of Cuban missiles.
Kennedy, who had not slept all night, felt that his worries about the end of the world were finally safely put to rest. He was extremely happy and immediately wrote back, praising Khrushchev's decision as a "statesmanlike decision" and affirming that Nanyang played a vital role in the incident.
“His Excellency Li Nian’s mediation has allowed us to see the vital role played by a truly responsible big country in international affairs.”
So far, this 13-day war has The major crisis has finally ended, and humanity has been pulled back from the brink of destruction.
The next day, October 29, US Defense Secretary McNamara issued a secret order: to withdraw missiles deployed in Turkey and Italy before April 1, 1963.
Of course, the outside world knows nothing about this matter. Even the withdrawal of the missiles was in the name of "maintenance". This was of course to maintain Kennedy's tough guy image.
A crisis that caused turmoil around the world has finally been resolved.
Who is the winner in this crisis?
No one knows, it seems that in this crisis, everyone is the big winner.
Because he successfully thwarted the Soviet Union's attempt, Kennedy, who was originally unpopular with Americans, suddenly became a hero in the eyes of Americans.
As for Khrushchev, unlike the criticism in another world, he was universally praised, and this was not just because of political victories.
Another reason is that this time the Soviet Union has reached a new level! Rather than being "forced" to make concessions, in the eyes of the world, the Soviet Union made concessions and even sacrifices for the future of mankind.
Political victory coupled with the fact that no one needs to be responsible for the defeat, so for the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union is still a big winner, and Khrushchev is also a natural winner.
What about Nanyang?
The whole world has seen how Nanyang has brought the world back from the brink of destruction. Because of this, the whole world has also realized the influence of Nanyang on the two superpowers.
This influence itself is a manifestation of Nanyang's own national strength. Of course, Nanyang is also the big winner in this matter.
To a certain extent - there are basically no losers in this Cuban Missile Crisis! Everyone is a winner!
Although no one loses in this crisis, the nature of the crisis has not changed. Whatever the outcome, this crisis has profoundly changed the world.
On the one hand, the United States has deeply realized that the Soviet Union is their life and death enemy, and then they have become "undying" enemies. In the next twenty years, all American policies will only be Around one core - kill the Soviet Union. And this has become the biggest concern of successive U.S. governments in the next few decades.
On the other hand, during the "Cuban Missile Crisis", the Soviet Union, whose strength was inferior to that of the United States, immediately began to expand its nuclear forces in retaliation, and even proposed to "produce missiles like sausages", that is, nuclear missiles.
It was at this time that the arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States really started in full swing. Before that, there was no arms race at all.
But a Cuban Missile Crisis directly changed everything. The Soviet Union went all out to build nuclear weapons and other weapons. In the end, when they left the United States far behind in terms of the number of nuclear weapons, they Another dilemma had to be faced.
The cost of maintaining nuclear weapons is too high! Even to the point of being overwhelmed.
This is the impact of a crisis. But the impact was not limited to the United States and the Soviet Union.
"The real impact is on Europe!"
While on the beach of Paradise Island, feeling the bright tropical sunshine, although the incident has ended, Li Yian can't help but think about the changes in the world in the post-crisis era .
What is the biggest change in the post-crisis world?
It is not the United States and the Soviet Union. Confrontation and endless struggle between them are inevitable. How can two countries that are incompatible with each other get along well with each other? The real change is in Europe!
This crisis has made all of Western Europe aware of the risks of the United States going its own way regardless of the safety of its Western European allies.
For this reason, France will refuse the United Kingdom to join the European Community next year. Even de Gaulle said when explaining France's decision that if the United Kingdom is allowed to join, it means that there will eventually be "a country that is dependent on the United States and led by the United States. This is unacceptable for the huge Atlantic community.”
While clarifying its position, it also made the tensions between the United States and France and the potential anti-American sentiments of the allies public. France also signed a treaty of friendship with Germany and put aside its old grievances with Germany.
Subsequently, the French did show their trump card of US dollar reserves. In the first two quarters of 1963, France exchanged more than US$100 million in gold from the US government. These moves show that France openly opposes U.S. policies toward Europe and is trying to undermine and weaken U.S. influence on the European continent through economic and monetary means. France was the first to raise the flag against the United States and dollar hegemony.
The root cause of all this is the "Cuban Missile Crisis". The United States' insistence on pursuing its own security has made European countries see the danger. After all, Europe is the forefront of confrontation.
"They need the protection of the United States, but they don't need the help of the United States to turn Europe into ruins!"
Muttering to himself, Li Yi'an raised the corner of his mouth. Next year, the world situation will fundamentally change.
The "Cuban Missile Crisis" fundamentally changed the world, causing cracks to appear in NATO, which originally seemed harmonious, and also contributed to "European self-reliance." Even under the threat of the Soviet Union, this self-reliance It is limited, but at least it makes the United States and Europe no longer a piece of steel.
"This is the greatest significance of the missile crisis!"
With emotion, Li Yi'an, wearing a beach shirt, sat up from the beach chair and turned his gaze to the seaside. Looking at the children playing on the beach, this is a very rare family gathering. There are 37 children. The eldest Jason is not only seventeen years old, but he is also a father.
As for the youngest... only a few months old, he and Lana's child, a twin brother and a twin.
Now the children are playing there. As for the women, some are playing mahjong in the house and some are taking care of their children.
After returning from Moscow, Li Yian took a vacation for himself and came to Paradise Island to spend time with his family. After all, now that the big things have been taken care of, the remaining time will naturally be left to his family.
Just when Li Yi'an was about to play with the children, Jason came over and looked at his father. He hesitated and asked:
"Dad, is all this happening? Is it over? ”
For Jason, who had just become a father, this crisis made him really feel fear, the fear of the end.
Even if they can survive and won't struggle for survival in the ice and snow of "nuclear winter", who doesn't want to live a good life?
“Yes, it’s over.”
“I mean the United States and the Soviet Union.”
Jason hesitated and said:
"The confrontation between them is not over. Will similar things happen in the future?"
"Who knows?"
Looking at Jason who was full of worry, Li Yian said :
“But through this crisis we can see that many problems can still be solved through negotiation. At the last moment, they still choose peace first. After all, nuclear weapons bring about common destruction, and no one dares to Adventure.”
Jason asked:
"Is it true that no one will take risks?"
Faced with his son's rhetorical question, Li Yian was silent for a while and said:
"Who knows? But the terrifying nuclear weapons can always bring Come to peace, we cherish this kind of peace, but we must also be prepared. As long as we are prepared, we should be able to avoid war."
"Avoid war..."
Reciting this. A few words, Jason thought for a while and said:
"Paul called two days ago. He said that some of his friends plan to come to Nanyang for inspection. If nothing else happens, they will invest in Nanyang."
Paul, also known as Mellon, he He is Jason's father-in-law.
Look, this is the impact of the crisis. The post-crisis era will change everything, from the official to the private sector. Capitalists have already begun to make their choices.
"I don't know if we can avoid war, but we will do something to avoid disaster, Dad..."
After thinking about it, looking at his father, Jason said:< br>
"A few days ago, my mother and I discussed that in addition to investing in Nanyang, Mindanao and Surabaya, the company will also increase investment in Brazil. In the future, we will mainly invest in South America."
After that, he set his sights on his younger brothers and sisters. Although he did not explain, Li Yian also knew why. He did not want Universal Company to compete with his younger brothers and sisters' businesses, so their investment in Nanyang would be limited. Of course, if any crisis occurs, they will still come to Nanyang to take refuge as soon as possible.
“Well, the Amazon iron ore and the lithium ore in South America are very important mineral resources. While seizing these two points, Brazil is currently in the ascendant. If you increase investment, you can still get rich profits in the future. "
Later, Li Yian talked with Jason about some business matters. He still felt deeply guilty about his eldest son. After all, he had not known him for many years. existence, even in the end, this kid took the initiative to find me, and then recognized him as his kiss.
"...that is, the electronics industry. In the future, companies can increase investment in this area."
What we talk about is business, but in fact it is the direction of future development. As long as the company can seize these directions, its development will definitely not be bad.
While the two were chatting, Li Shiyun, who was playing beach volleyball with her brothers and sisters, shouted to her father:
"Dad, Jason, you guys come over and play too. !"
After that, he hit the volleyball hard to Li Yian. Li Yian took the ball and smiled:
"Let's go, Jason!"
In this way, the family members played happily in the sunshine.
While Li Yian was enjoying the happiness of his family, in a world where the crisis had been lifted, public opinion from all over the world praised Li Yian at its peak.
After all, in the eyes of the whole world, it was Li Yian who brought the world back from the brink of destruction, and whether it was in Khrushchev’s or Kennedy’s open letter, Li Yian’s mediation was extremely As much as they praise, their praise actually gives themselves a step up.
After all, only in this way can they cover up the concessions they have made on some issues. As a result, public opinion from all over the world naturally praised Li Yi'an endlessly.
Of course, in the eyes of everyone around the world, Li Nian will definitely be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and he will definitely win the award. Almost no one would dispute this point. After all, in 1962, no one made such a great contribution to human peace.
Of course, what is the counterpart to it?
It is the recognition of the international status of Nanyang by the United States and the Soviet Union - especially the latter. The Soviet Union directly raised Nanyang to an equal position with the United States and itself. There is no other reason than by raising Nanyang's status. Because of its international status, the Soviet Union was able to cover its ears and say - you see, our concession is not because of anything else, but because of Nanyang's mediation. Nanyang is also a big country on an equal footing with us!
It is precisely for this reason that the Soviet representative to the United Nations took the initiative to speak out at the UN General Assembly meeting when it was about to end:
"...the United Nations Security Council has , it is extremely inappropriate to exclude such a country with extraordinary international influence and strong economic strength. For the sake of world peace, and also for better handling of international affairs, the Soviet Union believes that Nanyang should and must become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council !”
Different from the original plan, which was for Poland to come forward with the proposal, this time it was the Soviet Union who took the initiative, and this proposal naturally caused shock to representatives from all over the world. But apart from the shock, there was more applause.
After the Soviet representative finished speaking, almost all the representatives stood up and clapped vigorously, expressing their approval of the proposal with applause.
In fact, overall, there is only one real winner - Nanyang!
(End of this chapter)