Chapter 730 The thoughts of the foreign powers (2)
Strictly speaking, the current envoys of various countries to China should be called "full authority to China". They are much higher in rank, which can almost be regarded as an equal diplomatic attitude.
But given the consistent contempt and self-righteousness of the great powers, they intentionally or unintentionally indulged other mouthpieces to call the name wrong on many occasions, and the Republic of China was still the one who was lost on their faces. They were so happy that they came out and shouted for reminders, don't do it too much.
However, this time, when Sir Carl, the British Ambassador to China, made such a formal suggestion in a formal occasion, or simply an ultimatum-like presentation, not to mention whether it was polite or not, it showed the true attitude of the British, that is, they would never want to see the situation in the Far East be broken and deteriorated rapidly in a direction that was not under their control!
Chiang Kai-shek was still in awe of this empire that the sun never set. Although he knew that the British were now forced by Germany to be too short to control others, he had been rampant for hundreds of years. The lean camel was bigger than a horse and was the leader of the Western powers. He raised his arms and shouted and responded, and the momentum was not overwhelming. In addition, France, the United States and others expressed their support in secret later. Faced with the so-called proposal, he couldn't help but retreat.
Gu Weijun was appointed to properly give a tactful and detailed explanation to the ambassadors of several countries about China's military operations, and secretly guaranteed that China's attack on Japan would be appropriate and would definitely support the overall situation of countries in establishing overall world peace.
Gu Weijun was ordered to be in danger. Although he was willing to disrespect his life, he thought that China now did not seem to be able to destroy Japan in one fell swoop. It was not easy to win continuously. Faced with the interference of the great powers, it was a very wise choice to stop when they were better, so he barely conveyed the Chairman's meaning.
Sir Carl returned to Shanghai with satisfaction and immediately invited envoys from several countries to discuss secretly. At the celebration party held in his consulate, he made open and honest suggestions on the diplomatic mediation and the UK's attitude.
"Gentlemen, we have to admit that our grasp of China in recent years has been so weakened that it has led to this serious situation today. We believe it is time to make a change."
Sir Carl maintained his usual graceful and graceful manner of British gentlemanly, crossed his legs, and supported one arm on the table. His right hand hanging in the air gently shook the red wine glass. His bright eyes were shining with a wise light, constantly changing his eyes to the object.
The French ambassador Gosmo, who was sitting on his left, looked indifferent and said lightly: "It's all for those greedy businessmen! In order to get the so-called technology and market from Zhu Bin, they ignored the unified attitude of the Western civilized world. The openly exported a large number of industrial and military products is the culprit of the big trouble! A powerful Japan is already annoying enough, and now it's really troublesome to add a China!"
The French were actually very annoyed. The Germans were about to win the war against Poland. Once they included the land, population and resources there, they would turn around and launch an attack on France. Although there was an indestructible Maginot line of defense between the two, it can be judged from what happened in the Sino-Japanese War that the rigid mountain defense line could not block the planes that were freely coming and going in the air. Germany, however, has more and more inventions in this regard. The bomb may one day fall on the streets of Paris. What's worse, it seems that the relationship between the Chinese and Germany has always been very good!
If the Chinese government or Zhu Bin reach an alliance with Germany in private, then France and Britain's colonies in the Far East will be subject to unprecedented threats. At that time, can they withstand the technological and military power of both aspects by relying solely on their local power? The result is self-evident!
Sir Carl nodded in agreement: "Yes! Merchants have no national concept. They only follow profits and obey money. But it is too late to say this. Now we must ensure that China does not form an alliance with Germany, and that Japan must have enough buffering time to accumulate war power against China again. Only two Eastern countries that are in a mess can be in line with the interests of the civilized world! I believe you all agree with this?"
Gosmo immediately raised his pipe and lit it twice to agree. The relaxed American ambassador, Mr. Jansen, tilted his head to look at the handsome man and beautiful woman who were walking on the dance floor. He had a relaxed smile on his lips and said casually: "The US policy is not to interfere too much in disputes between countries around the world! So how the war between China and Japan develops is normal in our opinion. As long as it does not affect the interests of the United States."
The United States has a pure consortium to control the regime, and the top bosses are all engaged in business with Zhu Bin. As the spokesperson's ambassador, he has no right and dares to criticize randomly, which will only make him think that his life is too long.
In addition, American people generally pursue isolationism, and lawmakers like to take advantage of the chaos in the world to make money from other people's national disasters, and form the economy to drive production and increase profits. They hope that China and Japan will fight harder!
Sir Carl was very upset about this, frowned, put down his wine glass, leaned forward, stared at Jensen and raised his tone: "As far as I know, the United States is also very interested in many things that the Chinese have! You should know what a terrible country China is. Once the opportunity is obtained to develop, it will be difficult for the entire Pacific region to ensure peace and stability! The interests and status of the civilized world will inevitably be severely challenged!"
Jansen's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes narrowed slightly and made a deep thought expression.
But Gosmo couldn't help but paused his pipe on the table, tore open his bow tie and said hatefully: "That's it! Recently, they actually dared to demand the rights of the French Concession and the South China Sea islands. This is to openly deny the natural privileges given to us by the Xin Chou Treaty! Humph, it's very unreasonable!"
Jansen still refused to express his opinion, just picked up the cup and took a sip of red wine, and looked at the two of them without commenting.
Sir Carl was helpless and continued his words: "The British Empire's policies were very clear. The Far East must be balanced and have appropriate conflicts to weaken their power. The Japanese are not scary. They are born to create anything, but they have a paranoid seriousness in specific work, with limited background, and no global vision. So no matter how they develop, they will eventually get into a dead end and squeeze themselves to death. They will never become leaders of civilization."
"China is different. After thousands of years of war, they have accumulated extremely profound experience and culture. The unique civilization system is difficult to truly influence even if it is full of impact from modern civilization. The key is that their people are generally hardworking and creative. Once they are allowed to expand their production scale without control, I believe that it will not take long. Our factories will go bankrupt! American friends may not want to see this, right?"
Jansen's expression finally changed, his eyes were serious and sharp, and his eyebrows gathered in the middle, forming a lump.
The United States is not just unwilling to do so. In fact, American businessmen have accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction in recent years. Originally, China's huge market space accommodates various materials such as grain, machinery, textiles, chemicals, oil, steel, electronics, and even aircraft from the United States. With the economic revitalization a few years ago, it once reached an astonishing height, which helped the United States get out of the Great Depression as soon as possible!
But American businessmen who had just started to produce at full capacity were happy for a few days and suddenly realized that something was wrong! China's high yields and good varieties have caused self-sufficiency in crops and related deep-processed products, and the import volume has been greatly reduced. Key heavy industrial products such as steel, oil, shipbuilding, electronics, and machine tools have not only met their own use, but have actually begun to export! Especially electronic products and chemical fiber products, they have been dumped all over the world, directly leading to the sluggishness of related industries in the United States!
The British's coal, textile, rubber, shipbuilding, etc. also suffered heavy blows, and from the national perspective, the losses were huge!
If it were decades ago, a new coalition force attack had already begun. Now they cannot do it because the opinions from various countries are not unified. If you look at the root, you will find that the major consortiums and the bigwigs behind them have participated in the division of new markets and new profits, and they all have a share of the money they make. It can even be said that the more China produces, the more money they make. These consortiums that occupy a considerable voice do not agree to interfere in this, so the resolution is not to be taken out.
From the government's standpoint, whether Carl or Jensen, they all hope to change this. But the problem is that a suitable opportunity and a solution to all aspects is needed.
"So, does Sir Carl have any good suggestions? The premise is that it cannot affect the interests that have already participated!" Jensen finally spoke, and was very American, opening his mouth and heading straight to the core of the theme.
"He finally spoke!" Sir Jansen quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Without the support of the Americans, he would be useless to say anything. Now, there is hope!
He poured a sip of red wine into his mouth, sat up straight, his eyes sharply raised his tone and said, "Don't you think China's industrial and military power should be stopped in moderation? Or, the force that Zhu Bin possesses has caused an asymmetry in the joint economies of various countries? This situation should be changed!"
Jensen blinked and thought, Gosmer said impatiently: "The Worldcom Group is about to monopolize most of the global circulation channels and markets! If it is not controlled, they will control the transportation of the whole world, and at that time, we can cut off our supplies at any time! If it is added with his navy and air force, God will mercy, we will all work for the Chinese!"
"Well, this is indeed a big trouble!" Jansen nodded gently, and his mouth was perfunctory, and immediately understood what Sir Carl was trying to do.
In fact, things are not complicated. Nowadays, Worldcom Group monopolizes 70% of the world's sea transportation, 30% of air transportation, and 40% of road transportation, and more than 50% of express delivery.
These are the only ways to generate tens of billions of transaction amounts, not to mention on this basis, the series of industries and facilities such as automobiles, shipbuilding, road construction, services, and communications established by them. In addition, the world's largest private employment armed group is simply a super commercial kingdom that takes over everything!
It is acceptable if the major players of various countries hold the main shares. The problem is that Zhu Bin always occupies 10% of the stable shares and controls the other 20%, plus 20% of the Germans, the rights they have are very considerable!
Now, he has shown the world a powerful military force. The navy and air force can defeat Japan, the third largest in the world, and the army can deal with Japan and Russia. So what else can he not do? Now that Germany is going to war with Britain and France, if both sides are defeated like the last war, then he will watch the fire from the other side and enjoy the success. In the end, an absolute holding will be formed. At that time, a large group with forces spread all over the world will emerge. There is nothing short of economy, industry, military, politics, finance. The country will tremble in front of him. Who can stop him from doing anything?
It took only seven or eight years to make it happen. If Zhu Bin continued to use troops to completely kill Japan, with absolute deterrence, the Western world after the war would have to hand over to gain not many years of hegemony!
The British must have seen a severe threat and had to intervene hard at this critical moment. Even if there is a risk of pushing China to Germany, they have to take it. Because compared with the former, this state regime that may control a messy party practice is much easier to deal with than a powerful warlord who is not afraid of anything.
So, how should Americans deal with themselves?
Jensen looked at Sir Carl for the first time, put away the relaxedness on his face, and asked seriously: "Just must have a mature solution to this, right? I hope to hear it carefully!"
Gosmo slapped the table and agreed: "Yes! Yes! Tell me out the solution quickly and don't go around the corner!"
Sir Carl swept across the hall with wise eyes and found that no one was deliberately leaning over to eavesdrop. He bowed forward and said seriously: "The method is not complicated! Governments from all countries come forward to persuade their respective consortium giants to put away the control and shares of the WorldCom Group, at least to let them avoid China's war!"
"This is probably not easy! Things that are not good for them are difficult to get recognition!" Jensen shook his head. It was too difficult! He might be able to convince the president. But he might not see Rockefeller and Morgan's heads at all.
Sir Carl leaned back confidently: "We have reason to believe that the consortiums of various countries have figured out the operation method of the entire group. As long as the existing organization is dissolved, the shares are divided and the Chinese are driven away, and then a business alliance in a purely civilized world is even more beneficial to them! Anyway, it is not easy for them to get along with each other now when they are caught between wars in various countries!"
Jensen couldn't help but take a breath and said to himself: "The British guy is really cruel enough! He actually came up with a trick to remove the firewood from the bottom of the pot!"
This is to completely destroy the powerful external forces that Zhu Bin relies on to make money! The reorganized alliance of various countries will become his competitors and will push him into a blind spot in one go! No matter whether he is rich or a country, it is impossible to fight with the consortiums all over the world. At that time, China, which is isolated, will have no room for him to make trouble. I am afraid that he will be depressed to death soon?
Gosmo shivered with an exaggerated beard and laughed: "This method is very wonderful! I like it! Ah, I have to have a good drink to celebrate! The annoying Chinese guy is going to be unlucky!"
He grabbed the wine bottle and poured it into the cup half, raised it up and waved it to the two of them, and drank it all in one go.
Jensen expressed helplessness towards the French's madness and shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not that easy! Several major consortiums in our country have extremely deep cooperative relationships with Zhu Bin. There are too many conflicts of interest, and I can't do it myself."
Sir Carl smiled meaningfully, "Your President Roosevelt is a very convincing person! Since he can take action against banks and industries under Morgan's pressure, he will probably also be able to persuade Rockefeller to take the overall situation into consideration! In addition, I heard that the investment of the Morgan consortium in Japan has suffered heavy losses because of the war initiated by Zhu Bin! They should support it, right?"
Jansen cursed: "Damn British guy, you know everything!"
Yes, the Morgan consortium began to support Japan since the end of the last century and clearly supported their invasion of North Korea, Northeast China, and even the establishment of Manchukuo and the division of China. It invested a lot of money and strength in this, and its benefits were also very obvious. But all of this changed dramatically with Zhu Bin's rise. The losses caused by several consecutive Japanese defeats were immeasurable, which Morgan could not tolerate.
In addition, Zhu Bin pried away Tesla under Morgan's control. The scientific madman who could only brag and trick and fool people became the world's top science master in the blink of an eye. In the past few days, there have been countless papers and registered patents published in his name. Edison's disciples and grandchildren cannot discredit them no matter how they stop it, because Zhu Bin is supporting him and trying hard! Now, the city of light, which has gathered more than 100,000 scientists, is a fat meat that the whole world is greedy for!
"Okay! I'll try to try it! There is no guarantee that I will succeed!" Jansen agreed ambiguously.
Sir Carl knew that he was already tempted. I believe that the greedy bankers and consortium leaders in the United States would not miss the opportunity to divide up a piece of world-class fat. His goal will be achieved!
He raised his wine glass happily and said with a smile: "Then I wish our country will continue to flourish and to enjoy peace forever! Cheers!"
"Cheers!" Three crystal clear glasses collided crisply, and the shaking wine was as red as blood!
At about the same time, in Germany, Hitler received a report on policy changes from China, especially the threat from Japan and the mediation of Britain, which unexpectedly succeeded. He was a little unbelievable for a while. After repeated confirmation, he couldn't help but curse: "How could the Chinese be so stupid! Can the war be stopped at will? It's indeed a inferior race that cannot be expected!"
Chapter completed!