Volume Four, Xiongguan Mandao, True Like Iron, Chapter 502
There is a famous novel in later generations called "China Can Say No". This book was sought after as soon as it was published. It was a sensation. Many Chinese were fascinated by the content of this book and even shouted excitedly:
"China has risen! You don't have to look at anyone anymore!" and so on. But Fang Zida is not an angry young man. This kind of self-deception is simply the obscenity of some literati. Can China say no? This sentence
Even if it were possible to say no to the United States, I'm afraid it would be difficult to do so. You must know that the United States in later generations is the most powerful country in the world. In a sense, even the President of the United States has privately admitted that some issues require compromise and must be compromised.
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Today's China is far from reaching the national strength of China in the 21st century, and today's international situation is far more complex than that of later generations. Even if Fang Zida is angry at the private tricks and calculations of Western countries, he must use a tactful approach to deal with these things. He will never
You may refuse face to face.
Perhaps it was Fang Zida's performance that caused the other party to misunderstand. Richard immediately opened his mouth and made a bunch of demands. The content was almost the same as what Marcos had given him before, and some aspects were even more demanding.
After listening, Fang Zida did not get angry, but instead showed a thoughtful expression. After a while, he finally said: "As the Prime Minister of the Republic of China, I personally welcome the economic help proposed by your country. In recent years, China
We have achieved a lot of development in all aspects, especially industry and commerce, which have achieved unprecedented take-off in cooperation with your country, which is inseparable from your help."
Fang Zida first touted the friendly cooperation between the U.S. government and the consortium and China in business and finance. After finishing the cliché, Fang Zida regretfully told Richard and others that China is a constitutional country, and in terms of economy, the country has only
It has the right to guide but not to determine. Even if the operation of the central bank is relatively independent under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Cabinet, these cooperations still need to be approved by Congress before they can be implemented. Of course, Fang Zida personally agrees with cooperation with the United States.
, not only the United States, but even the United Kingdom, France and other Western countries welcome cooperation with both hands. After all, this will have a good promotion effect on China’s development, but all this does not count according to Fang Zida personally. As mentioned before, the government
It only has the right to guide.
But for friendly countries like the United States, as Prime Minister Fang Zida can still carry out limited cooperation in some aspects, but of course these aspects of cooperation are far from what Richard requires.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, thank you for your candor. But I think we can go deeper, right? Your government has won this war, and now you and your cabinet members have extremely high prestige in the country. I think as long as you
If we can show our attitude, there will definitely be no problems with the Congress, what do you think?"
Of course, Richard would not be satisfied with Fang Zida's suggestion. In his opinion, what Fang Zida agreed to was only a small cooperation. He did not solve the key issues.
The smile on Fang Zida's face instantly faded, and his expression became a little unhappy: "Sir, what do you mean by this? Can the power of the president of a democratic government like yours be higher than that of the Congress? If that is the case, I
Can it be considered that Mr. President of your country has the same rights as Mr. Stalin of the Soviet Union?”
"No, no, no! Of course that's not what I meant! Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I..."
Fang Zida interrupted the other party's explanation rudely and continued with a stern face: "The reason why a democratic country is called a democracy is that no one can have absolute rights. Rights need to be restricted. What's more, supervision is needed! Although China is on the road to democracy,
Not long, but we have been working hard to move in this direction from the beginning. The United States has always been the goal of our study, but today you gave me another answer, is our democratic process going wrong?"
How dare Richard answer this question? If he gave the wrong answer today, I'm afraid it would be published in the newspaper the next day. It is unreasonable for a representative of an American consortium or even the government to claim that American democracy is hypocritical.
He needs to be supervised by the law and his rights. This kind of public opinion can completely ruin his future. Without him returning to the United States, he will face double censure from the consortium and the government.
For a moment, Richard didn't know how to answer, and his expression became particularly embarrassed. At this time, Eisenhower, who had been silent, interjected, saving him from the embarrassment.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Richard's intention is not that. Of course, we understand your concerns. However, in our opinion, the reconstruction of Russia is also very important. In order to reduce the burden on your country, we can make great achievements in the reconstruction of Russia.
With in-depth and effective cooperation, these should be no problem, right?"
"Yes, yes!" Richard gave Eisenhower a grateful look and immediately took up the topic: "In a sense, helping Russia not only gives the Russian people new hope, but also helps Russia move towards democracy.
A good start. In addition, our cooperation in Russia can also reduce your country's financial burden and deepen the friendship between the two sides. This is of great benefit to both the Prime Minister and your Congress."
After cutting off the tentacles that the Americans and the British, French and other countries behind them extended to the country, Richard quickly turned the topic to Russia after Eisenhower's reminder. In this way, Fang Zida could no longer use the domestic system and Congress to prevaricate.
At this time, Fang Zida couldn't help but admire Eisenhower's astuteness. No wonder Eisenhower was known as the most politically intelligent soldier. His ability to become president later was not only due to his high prestige in World War II, but also his political ability was particularly important.
Smiling and nodding, Fang Zida agreed: "Of course, we can definitely cooperate in the reconstruction of Russia, which is what I personally want to see. However, I am afraid that I am a little disappointed, because even if I agree,
It’s no use!”
Looking at Fang Zida innocently spreading his hands, Richard asked in surprise: "Why do you say that, Your Excellency Prime Minister?"
"Because you have mistaken the goal." Fang Zida said with a smile: "You should not come to me about this matter, but should go to Moscow to discuss it with Her Majesty the Queen. Russia is still an independent country, and no one can do this.
Deny. In the Sino-Soviet war, our country declared war out of the justice of the free world. Our country and Russia are only allies in the war. Only the Russian government can decide on Russia's affairs, not something third countries like us can discuss privately.
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"This bastard!" Richard was almost fainted by Fang Zida's words, which sounded so justified. Who in the world doesn't know that China is the only country that Russia is now? In the Sino-Soviet war, although the Russian Empire won the war, and
With the support of China, the revival has begun, but the whole world knows that after this war, China has become the largest creditor and backstage of the Russian Empire. To put it bluntly, if Fang Zida stamps his foot now, the political situation in Russia will change.
If there is an earthquake, as long as the Chinese ask for certain things, Russia will never refuse.
Now Fang Zida pushed 256, showing his helpless attitude, asking them to negotiate directly with the Russian government. He was completely treating him like a fool, and Richard was so angry that his lungs almost exploded, but he couldn't use this to his face.
There is no reason to accuse Fang Zida. You must know that Fang Zida’s words cannot be refuted whether in private or in public. Can he ignore Russia’s independence and insist on putting China above the Russian government? If he says so, the Chinese government and
It would be strange if the Russian government did not protest.
"Of course... of course..." Richard showed a smile that was uglier than crying, and gritted his teeth and said: "Of course we will discuss this with the Russian government and Her Majesty the Queen. But as an ally of Russia, we came here this time because we want to
Obtain the consent of your country and your Excellency the Prime Minister, and if possible, we also hope that you can convey our goodwill to Russia through your influence."
"So that's it!" Fang Zida suddenly realized, clasped his hands and laughed, and immediately said without hesitation: "This is absolutely no problem, even if it is not for the long-term friendship between China and the United States, even if it is for the sake of friends, this is
We must help. Bray, record this matter and find time to ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to come forward and pass on the requirements of our American friends to our Russian friends."
Chapter completed!