Chapter 1419: No need to say more about being powerful (Second update, please subscribe)
"Now, we are strong, and the strong will always be hated by others. This is inevitable, but at the same time, more people admire the strong. This is instinct..."
Under the sunset, in the garden of the official residence, Li Yian was walking and chatting with his son about the incident that happened in Japan. Like many people, when Li Yixuan mentioned this incident, he was more concerned about Japan's hostility towards this place, and not Not the cold-bloodedness and the ugliest side of human nature shown by the Japanese.
Compared to them, Li Yian seemed very calm and just said in a relaxed tone:
"So, the incident in Japan is just the personal behavior of a few clowns, and it cannot change the strong-willed mentality of most Japanese people, and this strong-willed mentality is a practical tool for us to harvest talents and harvest labor force. ”
In fact, that kind of hostility does not need to be taken seriously at all. Just like the big beauty, are there few people who are hostile to him?
A World Trade Center building was hit. Except for a few allies, the world was basically full of joy and cheers, but so what?
Even if they curse again and again, their bodies are always honest. I don’t know how many people are eager to go to the United States. Those who shout "Down with American imperialism", in the end, don’t they all abandon their country and go there? This is true for the United States, Russia, and other countries.
Those who are obsessed with overthrowing American imperialism have either brought wealth or wisdom to the United States, and have contributed to the construction of the United States,
Even if they burst into tears of excitement when they heard "Katyusha" and said they would never be separated, their wisdom or money still boosted the development of the United States.
Hostility from other countries!
Li Yian smiled slightly and said:
"To be strong, we don't need to pay attention to all hostility. We just need to be ourselves. If we do our best, they will rush here to contribute their wisdom and youth! Our strength allows us to harvest hostility at the same time. , will definitely harvest more... wealth!”
Having been with his father all year round, Li Yixuan naturally understands this "harvest concept", and he also agrees with it. After all, even as powerful as the United States, its thirst for talents has never been satisfied. They can always recruit talents from all over the world. Harvesting talents.
Compared with the United States, not enough has been done here, or there are not many areas that can be harvested. After all, compared to Southeast Asia, talents from Europe and other countries are more eager to go to North America. Because it is richer and more powerful there.
Thinking of this, Li Yixuan asked:
"Dad, are we really strong?"
Facing his son's question, Li Yian was silent for a while, and then said:
"It all depends on how you look at it. In the eyes of many people, we are powerful. Many people are often amazed by our magnificent achievements, such as those towering high-rise buildings, fast-moving high-speed railways, and advanced scientific and technological achievements. Wait, it seems that these have become powerful symbols.”
"Isn't it?"
Li Yixuan asked:
"Isn't this a reflection of our strength?"
"Indeed, in the past ten years, we have made remarkable achievements. High-speed rail and highways are extending in all directions, and modern high-rise buildings have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. The construction of these infrastructures has also greatly promoted the economic development. Development makes people’s lives more convenient and makes the “Miracle of the Equator” attract the world’s attention. But - this is only external strength! ”
When talking about "but", Li Yian emphasized his tone:
"One day, these infrastructures will become old and dilapidated, the buildings will be dilapidated, and the highways will be full of potholes. By then, the glory of the past will be worth mentioning. Will we still be strong by then?"
Li Yixuan was stunned by his father's rhetorical question. He obviously didn't expect such a day to come.
“However, whether a region is developed and powerful cannot just be judged by these external performances.
Rather, it depends on the happiness of ordinary people. This is the most important criterion for measuring whether it is strong. Otherwise, no matter how rich you are, as long as it is not distributed into the pockets of ordinary people, money is just the private property of a small number of people, and no matter how powerful the military is, it is just a tool for them to maintain statistics. ”
Looking at his son beside him, Li Yian continued:
"Ordinary people are the foundation of everything, like inconspicuous bricks and stones, which together build this magnificent building. They...if they live in hardship and are troubled by unemployment, poverty, disease and other problems, they are so powerful. ”
After a slight pause, Li Yian said:
"So, taking care of everyone and ensuring that the dividends of social development can be distributed to everyone in a relatively fair way is a sign of strength."
His father's words made Li Yixuan silent for a while, and then he seemed to understand something and said:
"...Dad, it seems that we are strong! Because you have indeed taken care of everyone!"
His son's answer made Li Yian laugh first, and then said:
"For this judgment, it is best to wait for a few more decades."
"Why?"
"Because time, time will prove everything, whether we are strong or not, the span of time will answer this question..."
Looking into the distance, Li Yian said:
"Whether we succeed or not, time will naturally judge!"
……
Will time prove that everything today is successful?
Although the conversation with his son happened a few days ago and he was now on a plane to the UK, Li Yian couldn't help but think about this issue.
Until the piece of land in the sea disappeared from sight, Li Yian still didn't get the answer. "Actually, I don't know the answer myself!"
Yes, Li Yian himself doesn’t know the answer.
"To a certain extent, everything I have done in the past ten years is..."
What is all that is done?
"It's a large-scale social experiment, well... it's just a social experiment."
Could it be a social experiment?
This discovery made Li Yian stunned, but this was the fact. Perhaps it was because he had developed too much, so that he had not abandoned the cow-horse thinking.
It was precisely because of his experience as a cow and horse that Li Yian subconsciously wanted to change all this, or in other words, he wanted to prevent the situation where "people are born as cows and horses".
It is precisely because of this that an unprecedented social experiment will be carried out inadvertently - an experiment that aims at everyone being able to share the dividends of development to a certain extent, so that everyone will no longer be a cow or horse.
But can this experiment be successful? Or will it stand the test of time?
No one could tell him the answer, because, to a certain extent, this was an unprecedented undertaking.
"At least it won't get worse!"
Looking at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, Li Yian was thinking secretly, but he was also reminding himself that social experiments will come at a cost, and basic laws must be respected.
In fact, the world itself is a social experiment. This is true here, in Western and Eastern Europe, and among the newly independent countries and colonies in Africa.
When he took his eyes away from the window and recovered his thoughts, Li Yian heard someone say from the side:
"Robert, will the British agree to our request?"
In the cabin, the entourage has been discussing issues that need to be discussed with the UK during the visit.
Those issues involve all aspects, from the ocean sterling zone to the colonies, from the economy to the military. Although the plan has long been agreed upon, they are still in the final negotiations at the moment,
Some of them were smoking silently, and some were writing scattered and incoherent comments, waiting to start again. Robert is the deputy director of the official secretary's office. He is an authentic Borneo - born in Borneo, went to university in the UK, and was imprisoned in a prisoner of war camp during World War II. As the deputy director of the secretarial office, and as the accompanying representative, it is easier for him to close the relationship between the two.
"Expanding the "Ocean Sterling Area" and allowing autonomous territories like South Africa to join the "Ocean Sterling Area" is also in the interests of the United Kingdom..."
Robert, who was smoking, realized that the cigarette had burned out, so he put it out in the ashtray and said:
"The key to interests is to find common ground of interests."
Paul said from the side:
"We have found some entry points, but the situation in Africa is not optimistic now. In addition to the military threat from Kenya, between the Central African Federation, the white regime in Southern Rhodesia and Northern Rhodesia, which is dominated by indigenous autonomy, There are fundamental differences during the period. For the current UK, how to maintain local order is the most important thing? ”
Across the aisle, Qiao Renjie looked up from the page of documents in his hands.
"Yes, the situation in Africa is very serious now. There is widespread opposition from the outside to Britain continuing to maintain the colonies, and the opposition parties, including the Labor Party, are also opposed to bleeding the colonies..."
Listening to their conversation, Li Yian did not interrupt. To a certain extent, the official secretary's office was his staff. Each ministry submitted reports, and the secretaries in the secretary's office would analyze them and make corresponding suggestions.
"For now, the mainstream voice in Britain is still to protect the colonies."
Zhang Qin said from the side:
"Now, what we need is to strengthen Britain's determination to maintain the colonies, that is, to make the colonies generate more benefits. This is the fundamental prerequisite for maintaining its rule."
"But we also need to consider that ending colonial rule is the mainstream voice internationally. The UK will not persist on this issue for too long. In the face of international pressure, they will always make concessions for a while."
Li Yian frowned and his expression became solemn. This was also true. Regardless of whether the British wanted it or not, they would eventually need to give up their colonies and end colonial rule.
"Maybe, but not now, when Britain is still trying its best to maintain their colonies in Africa..."
What about the future?
Li Yian's brows were furrowed. Although he knew the answer in his heart, he did not speak.
"Okay, let's not think about those issues for now,"
said Paul, running his hands through his gray hair, and turning his eyes to His Excellency.
"Well, let's get back to the context of this briefing, Your Excellency. We believe that, upon arrival in London, the connection between the Ocean Pound and the Colonial Questions should be made clear, the connection between the Ocean Pound Zone and the stability of the colonies. …”
In this way, the plane moved forward, heading towards London...
(End of chapter)