Every day in San Diego starts with the same scenery.
The church bells rang along with the sunrise. At this time, when most people were still sleeping soundly in their dreams, the rising sun jumped out of the distant horizon, coating the thick clouds covering the city with golden light.
As usual, Duke got up and stood by the window when the sun rose. He looked at the street outside the window. Outside the embassy door, four Chilean military police were standing there. A month ago, they were there.
After the so-called "military coup", the Chileans sent military police to guard the embassy in the name of protecting the safety of the embassy. From then on, they followed the order like clockwork.
The appearance of these military police has strictly affected Duke's work. Just like now, their appearance gives him no chance to complete the work ordered by London.
"Juan Francisco Conces,"
Ned began his narrative,
"As you know, in the past month, the government has secretly arrested many political activists and celebrities, so we have to find a way within the interim government," said Juan Francisco Conces, who is a member of Congress.
He enjoys a high reputation in Congress and among the people, and he is also an adviser to the ruling Bernardo Riquelme. He has great social influence in Santiago and the entire Chile. If we support him, I estimate that there will be quite a lot of local support.
Some people support him, and now General de la Cruz is still holding on in the south. He has not surrendered yet. What he needs is political support..."
Duke gestured impatiently.
"You have to talk about the real issues."
"The real issue? General de la Cruz needs funds and weapons,"
Ned said.
"As for Juan, if he gets our support, financial and diplomatic support, he will definitely act in accordance with our plan."
After thinking for a moment, Ned said.
"I think we can start by launching a boycott of American goods, just like we have in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico."
In the past half month, with the efforts of British ambassadors to various countries, a massive commercial boycott has been staged one after another in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Why did they boycott? Just like the boycott of French goods, the French invasion of Mexico triggered
Boycott, and now that the American Company is invading Chile, it should naturally be boycotted.
Britain gave full play to its role as a troublemaker and instigated a commercial boycott against South China in Latin American countries. However, even they themselves knew that this boycott was of little significance. It was Chilean Du that really played a decisive role.
Gram's secretary walked into the office with two cups of coffee, placed them on the table, and then backed out. After she left, Ned said.
"Through commercial boycotts, the provisional government was induced to shoot, and then the political crisis was used to overthrow the rule of Bernardo Riquelme..."
“Then do it!”
Duke said directly:
"What do we need? For the Chileans to stand up to them and put the company in trouble, so we have to do everything we can to achieve that?"
"But this requires a certain amount of funds."
Ned said.
"Have it 500,000 pesos!"
Duke said with a stroke of his pen.
"I'll give you 500,000 pesos and contact those people. It's destined not to arouse their suspicion!"
500000!
It's definitely a huge sum of money.
…
"What do you expect me to do?"
A smile intentionally appeared on Juan's face.
The British support was beyond his expectation, but he believed that with the British support, that brat Bernardo Riquelme was not a threat at all.
"I'm sorry, it's not what we are pointing at you, but what Chile, your motherland, is pointing at you. As we all know, Bernardo Riquelme is just a puppet of the American Company, and the company's mercenaries are here. Across Chile, they took away Chile’s copper mines and wealth, and soon they will take away your country!”
Ned stopped suddenly, and Juan couldn't sit still.
"Go on."
"If no one stands up, soon this country will be occupied by foreigners, companies will use Bernardo Riquelme as a puppet to control your country, and Chileans will become slaves of the company from now on... "
Ned only said a few words over and over again, as if he wouldn't say anything else besides these, but in fact he didn't need to say anything, he just wanted to show his support.
"We all know this, but as you said, since Bernardo Riquelme came to power, he has arrested a lot of people, and now those people have disappeared, and everyone is extremely afraid of this. , in this case, if the UK does not do something, no one will dare to resist Bernardo Riquelme."
"Look," said Ned
"You know we will never stay out of it. To show our support for you, we will provide you with a financial support."
"This is simply not enough!"
Juan shook his head and said.
"General de la Cruz!"
Ned said.
"We will act as a liaison between you and them. With the support of the military, I believe the chance of success will be higher!"
In an instant, Juan sat up straight, his body that looked a little thin and dry, and said to Ned:
"If you can convince General de la Cruz, I think there is still hope for this matter, but the company..."
"London has decided to terminate some contracts with the company, such as warship procurement contracts. Sir, I think this is your best chance to save Chile!"
Under Ned's gaze, Juan grinned. The black-rimmed glasses on his face reflected the lights above his head, and the two round eyes behind the lenses shone brightly. He pushed the glasses to the bridge of his nose and said.
"Mr. Ned, the reason why I cooperate with the United Kingdom is entirely for Chile!"
After speaking these upright words, Juan took a deep breath and said seriously.
"So, I will not grant any special privileges to the UK in the future, or sell our mines to the UK at a low price. I think it is necessary to tell you this!"
"Of course, sir!"
Ned replied seriously.
"Please believe that the reason why the UK is willing to provide you with help is entirely based on humanitarianism and support for a just cause. We believe that Chile's sovereignty must be respected!"
They were all telling lies with their eyes open, but no one cared about it at all. After all, they all got what they needed!