Chapter 1455: Loosen the shackles of gangsters (Second update, please subscribe)
You must meet in person. After eating and wiping someone else's daughter clean, you have to admit it!
However, it is definitely inconvenient now.
Their first meeting was at the funeral the next day, which was a state funeral just like in history.
Extremely sad and glorious!
On the street centered on the White House, countless pedestrians stopped. This kind of scene rarely occurs in the United States. The last time someone was treated like this was Roosevelt. It took Roosevelt four consecutive terms as president to have an unprecedented funeral.
Kennedy achieved this in just three years, which shows the success of his presidential image management.
His image is certainly successful - he defeated the Soviet Union in the "Cuban Missile Crisis" and was a fierce defender of the free world.
He was also a strong defender of the United States - he saved the United States when black people rioted.
He was even a pioneer in equal rights and tried his best to support equal rights for black people. It's just that things changed slightly later, but black people recognized him.
In short, for Americans, whether white or black, Kennedy is a great man.
Kennedy's casket will be transported to St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington for a final memorial mass. It was also on this morning that Kennedy's wife Jacqueline and their youngest daughter knelt in front of the coffin and kissed him goodbye.
After the memorial mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral, Kennedy's casket will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for burial. Kennedy's brother Robert Kennedy, his widow Jacqueline and their two children also wore black coats and looked sad.
At the funeral, President Kennedy's youngest son, John F. Kennedy Jr., saluted his father's coffin and said his final farewell to his father. November 25 was an extremely special day because it happened to be his third birthday. He is survived by his uncle Robert Kennedy. This scene can't help but bring tears to my eyes.
I was at Kennedy's funeral.
Li Yi'an persisted until the end, practicing the special relationship with South America, until he saw Jacqueline kneeling in front of Kennedy's grave.
On this day, hundreds of millions of viewers around the world witnessed this sad and solemn moment through live television.
After the funeral, Li Yian met with some old friends, including President Johnson, which further consolidated the friendship between the two parties.
It has to be said that Kennedy’s death contributed more than his aliveness!
Participating in the state funeral was only a formal matter. He came to the United States to communicate about the situation in Southeast Asia.
To be precise, how to deal with the Sukaro regime.
For Li Yi'an, the biggest worry around him has always been not Hanoi, but Saigon and the United States.
And Jakarta is the real thorn in the side!
After all, it is a country with a population of nearly 90 million, and it is also a very green place. It will definitely not be easy to sleep with such neighbors around.
The reason why I haven't done anything to him for so many years, to put it bluntly, is because... the time is not right.
What's immature?
USA!
Because the United States has not yet decided to fully intervene in Saigon, Jakarta has been sitting there, just waiting to raise this issue when the U.S. military fully intervenes in Saigon, thereby avoiding falling into the Saigon problem.
"... As we all know, in the past ten years, Jakarta has been the most important ally of the Russians in Southeast Asia, and they have received a lot of assistance. In terms of weapons alone, they did not obtain light weapons, tanks, and artillery from the Soviet Union, and even We got a large warship, fighter jets, and bombers..."
However, the assistance Jakarta receives now is far from comparable to that of another world. In another world, the Soviet Union was very generous. The gift package they provided to Jakarta can be said to be very luxurious, including 10 "Riga" class ships. Frigates, 10 "Fast" class destroyers ship, 12 "W" class submarines, 14 "Kronshtadt" class large hunting submarines and the 10,000-ton "Ordzhonikidze" cruiser, a total of 47 ships. After obtaining these naval equipment, The Jakarta Navy suddenly became outstanding and has become the second largest navy in Asia.
But what now?
Because of the internal turmoil, what Jakarta needs is not warships or Tu-16 bombers, but light and heavy weapons used by the army. But these are also the strengths of the Soviet Union, from T34 tanks to T54 tanks, from Mosin Nagant rifles to AK47 , as for the MiG-17, Dozens of MiG-19s and MiG-21s were acquired. Relying on military aid from the Soviets, Jakarta gradually regained its advantage on the battlefield. Although it has not yet been able to defeat the local independent forces, without external introduction , it is only a matter of time before reunification is achieved.
Looking at Johnson, Li Yian said directly:
"Mr. President, Jakarta has now seriously threatened regional peace, especially the free world. Therefore, I think we must face up to this problem and fundamentally solve their threats."
After his words fell, Johnson looked at him, was silent for a while, and then said:
"Your Excellency, you should know that at this time, it is inconvenient for the United States, which has just suffered a heavy blow, to intervene in Southeast Asian issues."
I believe you!
Li Yi'an sneered in his heart, I'm afraid you have already signed the contract to increase your investment in Saigon.
Are you worried that it will affect your plans for Saigon?
Speculating on the other party's intentions, Li Yian said:
"Mr. President, for the benefit of the free world, I can solve the Jakarta problem alone! As the "right hand of the free world", this is our inevitable responsibility!"
At this time, Li Yi'an once again transformed into the "right hand of the free world", eagerly preparing to contribute to the free world.
All I can say is that people are like this. As long as there is benefit, I will take the initiative even if I am not allowed to do so.
"Your Excellency, there are Russian troops stationed there."
Johnson reminded:
"If you attack Jakarta, you will definitely encounter a counterattack by the Russians. This is likely to provoke a conflict between you and the Russians. At that time, it will definitely bring risks to the entire world."
This is the reason for Johnson's opposition - fear of being dragged into the water.
Faced with his objection, Li Yian said directly:
"The Russians are a group of violent people. I am confident enough to ensure that they will not get involved. Moreover, we will use new ways to intervene in local affairs." "New ways?"
Johnson said curiously:
"What way?"
"Report the local humanitarian crisis in Jakarta to the United Nations and ask the United Nations to take action..."
Next, Li Yi'an talked about independence and self-determination one by one. Not to mention Johnson, even Secretary of State Radick was stunned.
"...In short, it is to use the provisions of the United Nations Charter to require self-determination within the country. According to the current internal divisions, it can be divided into fifteen to eighteen countries.
Well, this is completely allowed by the United Nations Charter. If they were split into a dozen countries, the threat would be minimized. ”
Listening to what Li Yian said, Radick couldn't help but said in the end:
"Can we still do this?"
"Why not?"
Confronted with his answer, Johnson asked:
"But they will definitely not agree."
"Jakarta would not agree, but more than a dozen provincial capitals agreed, and they have been carrying out an uprising against the tyranny of Jakarta. Although their uprisings suffered varying degrees of blows due to the intervention of the Soviet Union,... this also shows that local People desire independence, and the free world should support them! ”
Talking about a free world is just nonsense. The key point is interests. In the past few years, the reason why a large number of weapons have been provided to those local independent factions is for profit, isn't it?
Now is the time to help them get free!
Speaking of this, Li Yian felt a sense of mission welling up in his heart. This was to help tens of millions of people gain freedom.
"Moreover, our actions in Jakarta also involve an issue - Cuba. I believe that our success there will be helpful to the Cuban issue."
Cuba!
This is the real "chip". Except for Kennedy, all Americans, including Johnson, hope to solve the Cuban problem. Now, I am just providing them with an idea.
Johnson and Radick looked at each other. Before the president could speak, Radick asked:
"So, Your Excellency, what do you want us to do?"
Done!
Radick's answer made Li Yian smile from the bottom of his heart. He knew that this guy was a die-hard anti-Russian guy. As long as there was an opportunity to attack the Russians, he would never miss it. Moreover, this matter did not require the United States to send troops, or even Neither requires direct U.S. intervention.
In fact, on the issue of Jakarta, the United States had already intervened as early as the Eisenhower era - the CIA and the Investigation Department established a joint team to provide funds and weapons support to the local independence faction in Jakarta. If it were not for their support, I am afraid that Jakarta would The local rebellions have been put down long ago and the country has been unified.
"We need your support at the United Nations, and of course, we also need to persuade France and the United Kingdom to support us!"
In fact, the key to this matter is the United Nations. To put it bluntly, it is using the tiger's skin as a banner to bully the weak in the name of the United Nations. Decades later, the beautiful lady is best at doing this.
Soon, the two sides reached an agreement, and Li Yi'an's gains were undoubtedly huge. Although as early as the Kennedy era, Kennedy had agreed with his plan for Jakarta to a certain extent, and the two sides even cooperated, the biggest feature of Washington is that What?
Even after a replacement, the policy will change.
Now that we have reached a consensus with Johnson, the remaining problem is simple, it is nothing more than finding a reason.
Well, a humanitarian crisis!
This is his specialty. He only needs to appropriately amplify the refugee problem in Jakarta, and he can attack him at any time.
However, what if Jakarta gives up when faced with an ultimatum?
All right. Let’s not consider this issue for now!
The most important thing is that the gangster's shackles have been loosened, and the only thing left is for the gangster to show his gangster face!
After the talks at the White House, there was naturally a press conference. So on the lawn of the White House, Johnson and Li Nian held a press conference at the same time. While emphasizing the friendship and cooperation between the two sides, they also emphasized their concern for the situation in Southeast Asia.
As Johnson's first formal foreign affairs event after taking over as president, it naturally attracted the attention of the American media, and the opportunity to ask questions to the two heads of state at the same time was really rare. Facing the questions raised by journalists, Li Yian naturally answered them one by one.
After answering several questions in succession, Li Yi'an pointed at a reporter, who stood up and asked:
"Your Excellency, thank you very much for the opportunity, I would like to know..."
Just as the reporter was asking questions, suddenly, a string of electronic music sounded. Whether it was the reporter who was asking the question, or Johnson and others, they were all curiously looking for the source of the sound.
The voice came from the briefcase next to Li Yian. Listening to the voice, Li Yian was stunned for a moment, and then said:
"Excuse me, let me take a call."
Telephone?
Here, not to mention the reporters who were confused, even President Johnson looked at him with puzzled eyes.
In full view of everyone, Li Yian took out the mobile phone from his briefcase, and then connected the phone on live TV.
"Hey, haha, you saw daddy..."
The call was from the youngest daughter. Although it was just a phone call, when Li Yian held the phone in one hand and waved to the camera with the other, everyone was stunned.
What is this?
As for Johnson, he looked at the black box in his hand in complete astonishment.
This is basically the case all over the world on this day. Almost everyone was there asking him what he was using on the phone.
(End of chapter)