Chapter 1701 SEA Expansion (Second update, please subscribe)
Embassy.
In the office, Major Ivanov leaned lazily on the sofa, holding a glass of vodka in his hand, staring at the TV screen and listening to the TV news.
The news is being broadcasted in the news that the director of the Housing and Development Bureau committed suicide. In the picture, the official's suicide note is magnified and displayed, with sloppy handwriting but a sense of despair.
"Hmph, this is the typical face of Western countries."
Ivanov sneered, his tone full of disdain: "The officials accepted bribes and used their power for personal gain, but the people were exhausted. Look, this director, who embezzled so much money, ended up having to apologize by suicide. It's really ironic." Major Nikolayev sat on the armchair next to him, holding an unlit cigar in his hand, looking calm. He glanced at the TV and shook his head gently: "Ivanov, you're right, but this place is not useless. At least, their officials will blame themselves for corruption and even apologize for their death. In our place, this kind of thing will not be so big."
As an official of the KGB, he certainly learned some unknown things.
Ivanov sneered, raised his head and took a sip of vodka: "Self-blame? Suicide? This is just a fig leaf they used to cover up bigger problems. Look at their society, the poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer. The so-called "good living environment" and "enriched supplies" are just luxury goods for a few people to enjoy. What about ordinary people? They can only look at the goods in the window and continue to worry about their livelihood." Major Nikolayev smiled slightly, put the cigar on the tip of his nose and sniffed it gently: "You are right, the gap between the rich and the poor is indeed a problem. But it is undeniable that the market here is indeed prosperous and the supply of materials is sufficient. At least, we can buy anything we need here, even this-"
He shook the cigar in his hand,
"—Cigars from Mindanao are no worse than those from Cuba. In our place, this thing is very scarce."
Cigars are gifts from officials of Mindanao's Chang'an representative office. A box of cigars is worth almost hundreds of yuan.
Ivanov snorted coldly, with a sarcastic tone:
"Yes, there are abundant materials, but so what? These materials are just tools to paralyze ordinary people. Let them immerse themselves in the hallucination of consumption and forget the fact that they are being exploited. This is the essence of Western countries - using materials to cover up internal conflicts."
Major Nikolayev nodded, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes:
"You are right, but I have to say that this 'paralysis' method is indeed effective. Look at the streets here, it is clean and orderly. People seem to be satisfied, at least on the surface."
"Satisfied?" Ivanov sneered:
"That's because they have been domesticated. They are used to being exploited, used to being oppressed, and even began to defend this kind of life. This is the horror of the Western capital world - it not only exploits your body, but also corrodes your mind."
Major Nikolayev sighed softly and puts the cigar back on the table:
"Maybe. But anyway, life here is indeed much more comfortable than we have. At least, we don't line up here to buy TVs, washing machines, and cars that need to be waited for for a few years."
Ivanov put down his wine glass and looked at Nikolayev with a sharp look: "Major, what you said sounds a bit dangerous. Did you be corroded by the sugar-coated shells in the Western world?"
Major Nikolayev smiled, with a hint of teasing in his tone:
"I am just stating the facts, Ivanov. We criticize the Western world, but we must also admit some of its advantages. After all, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles."
Ivanov was silent for a moment, then sneered:
"Maybe. But I would rather see the day when this system collapses completely and we bury it all. Only then can we truly build a fair society."
Major Nikolayev did not respond, but just nodded slightly. On TV, the news has been broadcast, and the screen has switched to an advertisement, showing a wide range of products and a crowd of smiling people. The two looked at the screen, silent, and there was a faint smell of cocoa in the air, which was the scent of the cigar burning.
At this time, the TV news was broadcasting the news that the South African president was about to visit. Major Nikolayev was smoking a cigar. He stared at the screen with a slightly frown, pointed at the TV screen with his fingers holding the cigar and said, "This is the issue we need to care about, Ivanov."
His tone was a bit serious and a look of worry.
Major Ivanov sat on the sofa, holding an unlit cigarette in his hand. He raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Oh? The visit of the South African president? Is the cooperation between freedom fighters and racial elements going to strengthen again?"
The freedom fighters refer to SEA, who repeatedly invaded other countries with the excuse of freedom and Ren Quan, and the racial elements are naturally South Africa. "I'm afraid that's it," Major Nikolayev sneered, pointed to the TV screen, frowned and said:
"Six years ago, South Africa established a republic and was completely independent. Britain voted to condemn South Africa's racist regime at the United Nations, but they had always opposed or abstained from power. This move directly led to the rigidity of the relationship between Britain and South Africa. However, the SEA, a member of the Commonwealth, showed goodwill to South Africa and opposed the passage of the condemnation resolution, and South Africa immediately turned to the SEA."
Ivanov exhaled a smoke ring with his eyes It was disdainful and a hint of mocking in its tone::
"This is the true face of SEA. They always call themselves "freedom fighters". It is really ironic. While they advocate the so-called freedom and authority, they support racist regimes like South Africa. This is the hypocrisy of the Western world."
Major Nikolayev nodded, tapped his fingers gently on the table, and said in a serious tone:
"Super hypocrisy is their universal behavior.
In the past six years, SEA has not only been South Africa's largest arms supplier, but has also repeatedly opposed proposals to condemn South Africa in the United Nations. Their cooperation in political, military and economic fields is far more than any other country."
At this point, he paused for a moment, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes:
"But what is even more worrying is that the SEA's power in Africa is now expanding so quickly, far beyond our imagination. Yes, Britain is in recession, they are withdrawing from colonies, but SEA is expanding, from East Africa to South Africa, their shadows are everywhere. They are replacing Britain's dominance in Africa and becoming a new colonist."
Ivanov sneered, squirting the ashes, with a sarcastic tone:
"Major, you are right. The SEA's influence is expanding rapidly. Their strong intervention will inevitably affect the independence process of African colonies. These so-called "defenders of freedom" are just colonists with a different name."
Major Nikolayev stood up, walked to the window, with his hands behind his back, his eyes on the distant streets, and his expression became more solemn:
"Not only South Africa, but also East Africa, and even Nigeria in West Africa, the shadow of SEA is everywhere. Their economic assistance, military cooperation, and even cultural infiltration are changing the pattern of Africa."
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Ivanov also stood up and walked to Major Nikolayev, his eyes also turned out the window, and his tone became serious:
"Major, you're right. The speed of SEA expansion is indeed worrying. They not only control African resources economically, but also support pro-SEA regimes politically. This strong intervention will only make Africa's independence more difficult." Major Nikolayev turned around, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "What's worse, the expansion of SEA's influence will inevitably squeeze our space for existence in Africa. We must invest more strength in Africa to compete with it."
Thinking for a moment, he added:
"And SEA is different from the United States. They are more stable internally and do not need to consider internal opposition when interfering in other countries. In fact, their civilians generally support overseas interference, because it involves security and economic reasons, the people generally support overseas intervention."
"It is true, and this is why he is called the "last imperialist power". His people generally believe that overseas interference is not only related to his own security, but also to overseas investment, and it is related to everyone."
"This is exactly where the SEA is different from other Western countries. Their overseas interference can bring real benefits to the people, and this is also the reason why the people support the intervention."
Major Nikolayev continued:
"And compared to the United States, their style of dealing with things is more direct, just like their support for South Africa, they have never had any concerns. They will not consider the opposition or support of international public opinion. They only make decisions based on actual interests. You know, in places like Africa, strength is the most important, and the others are not important."
"Strength..."
"Strength..."
Ivanov frowned slightly and said, "The interference of the SEA has made the colonial regimes supported by them unconcealedly implementing racist policies. The more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, and the more they are dependent on the SEA, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are, the more they are
"But we also need to see one thing: there is oppression and resistance there. I believe that with our support, Africa will eventually usher in liberation."
"It will definitely usher in liberation!"
The two looked at each other and smiled. On the TV, the news had been broadcast, and the picture switched to an advertisement, showing the prosperity of SEA.
Ivanov looked at the content on TV, his brows getting tighter and tighter.
"Go, Major,"
After thinking for a while, he stood up and said, "We have more important things to do. After all, we have to figure out what kind of agreement they will reach this time. This is what Moscow cares most about!"
Yes, Moscow is more concerned about their secret agreement. After all, it is related to the whole of Africa...
(The end of this chapter)