The documents Marcos brought involved a wide range of topics, not only involving loans for Russia's post-war reconstruction, but also a request by the American consortium to jointly develop the Serov Oilfield with the Chinese government. In addition, Americans also have a series of corresponding requirements for Russian mines, railways, etc. In addition, the U.S. military also proposed, in the name of the newly established member states of the League of Nations, to send some troops to assist Russia in maintaining post-war order and cooperate with the Chinese National Defense Forces to ensure regional peace and so on.
On the surface, Americans¡¯ words and phrases are full of ¡°freedom¡±, ¡°equality¡± and ¡°peace¡±, but these rhetoric still cannot hide the true purpose of the alliance between the American consortium and the military. Moreover, in some aspects, Fang Zida also saw the shadow of Britain, France and other countries. This shows that the United States, Britain and France have reached an agreement in private and decided to snatch Russian interests from the Chinese, and even directly or indirectly affect the future of Russia. 's political situation.
Western countries have no reason to see China becoming the dominant player in the East. Especially after the victory of the Sino-Soviet War, as the earliest and most helpful ally of China, the pro-China attitude of the Russian government has become very obvious. Once Russia recovers after the war and China and Russia form a long-term strategic partnership, such an alliance between the two major powers will be an undesirable outcome for Europe and the world.
Intervening in Russia¡¯s post-war reconstruction, exerting influence on the Russian government, and restraining China¡¯s growth are urgent issues for Western countries. To be honest, during the European War, the American consortium and the Chinese government were allies in the same boat. In particular, Fang Zida used the opportunity of the Soviet Revolution to secretly cooperate with the American consortium, setting off a wave of waves in the international financial market, thereby gaining huge benefits. From this point of view, China's rapid development in the years before and after the European War was inseparable from the help of consortiums such as the United States. Of course, for the consortium, they also made huge profits.
But don¡¯t forget that, just like politics, capital is ruthless. Westerners have a proverb. That is "business is business." From a Western point of view, no matter how good friends the two parties are, once the relationship between business friends is involved, it is put aside, and only interests are the most important.
What¡¯s more, in addition to the consortium¡¯s pursuit of capital and interests, there is also the instigation and support of the military and the government. It¡¯s not surprising that Marcos was able to bring these things. Although Fang Zida had already made limited concessions, he would never accept these demands.
At this time, a sentence someone once said suddenly flashed through Fang Zida's mind: "XXX came down from Mount Emei to pick peaches" Similarly, this sentence can also be put into context now, that is, Western countries have Carrying the flag of peace and friendship. In the name of a consortium, he began to intervene in the political situation of China and Russia in an attempt to pick peaches.
The next day, Fang Zida continued to meet with Marcos, but this time it was a little different from the last time and seemed more formal. There were not only Fang Zida and Marcos in the office, but also several members from both sides, including representatives of Marcos's consortium. Another guy in his 30s, a gentle man who looked like a lawyer was nominally the legal adviser this time, but when Fang Zida heard his name, he secretly laughed in his heart, because this was actually Fang Zida's well-known figure, known as the Millennium Major. Dwight David Eisenhower.
Wearing a pair of glasses and looking more like a middle school teacher and a third-rate lawyer than a soldier, Eisenhower had no idea that Fang Zida knew who he was when he reported his name. How could I not have heard of Eisenhower¡¯s famous name Fang Zida? This thousand-year-old major was so glorious in the history of World War II. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces and was awarded the highest honor of a five-star general by the U.S. government. After retiring, he participated in the presidential election and became the 34th President of the United States
Of course, the current Eisenhower is not the future commander-in-chief, five-star general or president. He is just a small staff major. He has just been transferred from the 20th Infantry Brigade in Panama to study at the Army Staff Command College, and he was inexplicably unable to complete his studies. After receiving this mission, he accompanied Marcos and others to the far east in the name of legal advisor.
Because of Eisenhower¡¯s fame. Fang Zida couldn't help but look at him a few more times. With a smile on his face, Eisenhower responded to the Chinese Prime Minister's friendliness. He also wondered why the other party looked at him strangely. Did he forget to look in the mirror before coming out? Is there dust on your face?
Quietly raising his hand and wiping it on his face, Eisenhower took out his notebook and pen. Pretending to begin fulfilling his obligations as legal counsel.
The talks between the two sides were very harmonious at the beginning. Fang Zida first reviewed the friendly relations between China and the United States since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and thanked the U.S. government and consortium for their help in China's development during the European War. It also talked about the past when the United States took the initiative to return the Boxer Indemnity, told some anecdotes about children studying in the United States, and joked:?Nowadays, many people in the Chinese government have experience in studying in the United States. From this point of view, China and the United States are brotherly countries and old friends that can stand the test of time.
These words made both sides laugh again and again. It seemed that this was not a negotiation, but a tea party reviewing the friendly exchanges between the two countries. But after saying this, Fang Zida changed the subject and talked about the Sino-Soviet war that had just ended.
¡°The Sino-Soviet war was a great victory of justice over evil and freedom and democracy over dictatorship!¡± Fang Zida impassionedly defined the war. Americans did not refute this statement. On the contrary, they agreed with it.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we greatly admire the efforts made by the Chinese government and the Chinese National Defense Force in this war. Similarly, we also know that your government has assumed great pressure in this war, especially for someone who has just For a rising country, the military expenditures of the war are extremely huge. As a friendly United States, although it was not able to directly send troops to fight with your country during the war, this does not prevent the United States and China from still being the best allies. I don¡¯t know Do you agree with this statement?"
"Coming coming!" Fang Zida thought to himself. It was not Marcos who said this, but Mr. Richard, the representative of the consortium. Although his words were friendly and congratulatory, these words were also a trap. Fang Zida knew it well.
"Of course!" Fang Zida nodded and said with certainty: "War is multifaceted. Our National Defense Forces fought the enemy on the battlefield and paid their lives to win. Although your country did not send troops, But from a politician's point of view, this is nothing, because your country's political structure determines that participating in a war requires very complicated procedures and a long time. For example, in the European war that ended a few years ago, your country took a long time from considering participating in the war to officially participating in the war. Did it just take a few years? Of course I can understand this."
Fang Zida¡¯s words made Americans a little embarrassed. It¡¯s not good to answer yes or no, because there is nothing wrong with Fang Zida¡¯s words on the surface. It can even be said to be considerate of the US government. But there is also another hidden meaning, that is, Fang Zida is implying that you Americans will not reach out without seeing the benefits, and you will never take the lead in a deal that you are not completely sure of.
Without waiting for the Americans to react, Fang Zida continued: "Your government terminated relief work for Soviet Russia after the outbreak of the war. This is a great change. Precisely because it has clearly seen the nature of Soviet Russia, your government Only then can you make such a wise decision. During the war, your country also supported our country morally, which is very grateful. In addition, your country also formed a military observation group with the United Kingdom, France and other countries to indirectly participate in the war. Therefore, whether your country officially participates in the war or not, it is still one of our country¡¯s best allies, there is no doubt about it.¡±
Richard smiled awkwardly after hearing this, but as a representative sent by the consortium, he was not an ordinary person. He was not only a veteran in business negotiations, but also a politician who understood politics. He immediately avoided the important and ignored the important and said: "The words of your Excellency the Prime Minister impressed me deeply. I am gratified that as an ally of China, although the United States did not provide much help during the war, the United States is a responsible country after all. In view of the price your government paid in this war, the U.S. government, including the consortium, feels that it has We are obliged to assist your country in stabilizing its economy and continuing to develop. In addition, regarding the reconstruction of Russia, in order to avoid excessive economic pressure on your government, our country has decided to provide some necessary assistance."
"Oh, of course help from friends is a good thing, but I don't know what kind of help it is?" Fang Zida asked with interest, pretending not to know. Marcos on the side was as silent as a puppet, because he gave Fang Zida's share was completely hidden from the consortium representative. Marcos is not a fool, nor is he doing this because of his relationship with Fang Zida, because he has long known that he is only a small role in this matter. No matter whether the negotiation succeeds or fails, there will be no benefits. At most, it will be nothing. Just a few sips of cold soup. It would be better to take this opportunity to sell Zida. The Chinese are very particular about providing help in times of need. As long as Fang Zida remembers him, he will naturally give him some benefits. Not to mention rebuilding Russia after the war, as long as Fang Zida says a word, he will immediately The Cos family will be able to obtain far greater benefits than they currently have.
Of course, Richard and Eisenhower had no idea about the private contact between Fang Zida and Marcos. They only thought that Marcos just visited Fang Zida yesterday as an old friend and pulled the string. Who would have thought that Marcos, a cunning Jewish businessman, had already secretly sold one of his own, and he also sold it for a good price.