"Catch the wind," Elder Muba repeated Zhou Jiping's words, and then the old man sighed on the phone and said, "Things in this country are very complicated. I have just received news about next year's general election. As for the international
The society has begun to pay attention to the political situation in Muntaya. This is something I have only heard about recently. I don’t want them to react so strongly this time. It seems that there will be something new in this election.”
It turns out that Elder Muba also arranged ears and eyes in the north. This old man is really not a simple man. Compared with the newly rising grassland power he led, the Bushmen in Montaya can be considered to have deep roots and luxuriant leaves.
"Elder, as far as you know, why is the international community so concerned about the political situation in Muntaya?"
"Poverty, hunger, political instability, constant skirmishes between warlords, and even many pirates armed with regular troops have appeared along the coast. This country is close to the Gulf of Aden. Now the pirates in Montaya are all under the banner of Somali pirates.
Some of these activities have even become involved with Somali pirates, which has a great impact on international shipping," Elder Muba explained.
"Then how should we treat the olive branch extended by the northern government this time?" Zhou Jiping asked politely. He believed that Elder Muba's views and opinions in this regard are definitely more sophisticated and profound than his own.
"Actually, what you just said is very good - there are many things that can be changed according to the situation. Before we can confirm what to do for the time being, we have to wait and see. However, I personally do not agree with the relationship with the northern military government.
Too close, after all, these forces and some of the people who dominate these forces are very dangerous," Elder Muba said
Zhou Jiping nodded, thinking that the other end of the phone could not be seen, and hurriedly agreed: "Yes, I think no matter who we cooperate with in the end and what kind of cooperation method we adopt, our ultimate goal should be to maximize our interests."
What do you think?"
"That's right, we must especially ensure the autonomy of our southern tribal areas. We must not get involved with those in the north unless..." At this point, Elder Muba paused and said, "Unless this country is under our control."
After saying this, Elder Muba laughed on the phone.
Unexpectedly, the always mature Elder Muba would also joke. Zhou Jiping was stunned at first, and then he also laughed: "Maybe one day it will really happen." After laughing, Zhou Jiping thought about it and said to Elder Muba.
: "If we have the chance, can we go to the north and have a look? Then we can decide what we should do next?"
"That's okay," Elder Muba agreed, "but if we wait until the dry season comes, will it be too late? After all, they have to prepare for the general election during the dry season, and the results will be out before the rainy season starts."
Zhou Jiping thought for a while and replied: "If it is the rainy season to go to the north, there is only one way, that is, when General Makunda comes to visit Soyo, I will follow his boat to the north, and you and Chief Lila will take a boat
What do you think of joining us?"
There was a slight silence on the other end of the phone: "What if we meet up first? After all, before going to the north, it would be better for us to discuss many things in person," Elder Muba suggested.
"Okay, then you may have to waste some time first. I'm afraid you need to join General Makunda before they leave," Zhou Jiping replied.
"It's nothing, I'm just thinking..." It seemed that Elder Muba on the other end of the phone was thinking: "If we form a delegation from the Southern Tribal Alliance, we should go to General Makunda first, and then go to Masuari
Do you think it will be beneficial to our future in-depth negotiations?"
"Form a group?" Zhou Jiping was enlightened by Elder Muba's suggestion. "Yeah, why didn't I think that if we visit the north in this way, we can show our sincerity, and let the two of them take care of everything."
They are all in front of the world. At that time, they couldn't even fake it. Moreover, this way of forming a group will make it easier to bargain better and obtain more benefits for the Southern Tribal Alliance when they decide to carry out cooperation negotiations in the future. Elder,
Your idea is really great," Zhou Jiping said sincerely.
"I'm just thinking about such a possibility. I don't know how effective this method of operation is," Elder Muba said cautiously.
Elders Laisi and Jiwayo who were standing next to them heard what Zhou Jiping said and roughly guessed the content of the call between Zhou Jiping and Elder Muba. Both of them showed a thoughtful look.
"You can also inform the press." Lais suddenly interjected: "Isn't the international community paying attention to Montaya's election? This will just put this visit in the sun, which will be more beneficial to us. Look, nine years ago
Countries that have experienced wars and genocide are now engaging in peace negotiations and business cooperation. What a great news point."
This time it was Zhou Jiping's turn to be surprised. Rice's suggestion really pushed the issue of North-South cooperation to the forefront. Generals Masuari and Makunda each visited secretly, and then secretly promised several benefits.
Differently, if he really leads a delegation and is followed by a lot of journalists to go to the north, no matter what the final outcome of this matter is, the southern tribal areas will definitely take the lead in public opinion. No matter how we talk about it in the future,
Trade cooperation and other matters are undoubtedly very beneficial to tribal areas.
But why do I always feel that this matter is a bit like the Chongqing negotiations before liberation? I can be considered a sincere party, but I don’t know if the North is following the example of President Chiang, pretending to have peace talks, and really preparing for war... Bad luck, bad luck
, I haven’t set off here yet, what are you thinking about?
Although Zhou Jiping had some bad thoughts in his heart, he still told Elder Muba over the phone what Laisi said. When Elder Muba heard this suggestion, he was full of praise and even called Laisi Zhou Jiping's think tank.
When Zhou Jiping conveyed Elder Muba's praise to Laisi, Laisi raised her face proudly, turned up her pretty little nose and made a demonstration expression at Zhou Jiping, completely ignoring those sitting aside.
Zhou Jiping’s real father-in-law, Elder Jiwayo, didn’t take it seriously.
"But how to contact the press? Although we have some people in the north, they are all invisible. Coupled with their special status, it is obviously not appropriate for them to come forward." Soon, Elder Muba thought of the implementation