Half a month has passed since the four Lin brothers were reported for treason.
The situation is escalating.
There were even students marching in Kyoto these past two days. Some students even slept on the ground in front of certain departments, demanding that Mr. Lin and others be punished and that the people be given an explanation.
In addition, the economic and foreign development departments and the customs departments were also suppressed by Country M.
Tariffs suddenly increased by 10 percent.
All cargo ships arriving in M were driven away, and any cargo that came ashore was classified as dangerous goods and detained in warehouses. The Chinese on board were also arrested and imprisoned.
China's international status has always been weak, and if the United States continues to target it openly, other countries will not dare to get closer to China.
Some countries even took advantage of the situation and imitated the United States in targeting China.
At the same time, China's inland sea borders were also constantly harassed by Country M.
Because the sirens could sound at any time, we dared not relax for fourteen hours.
This incident happened so quickly that China's top leaders had to formulate a response strategy overnight.
It was already daybreak when the meeting ended.
The Minister of External Economic Development and the Customs Director Yu Tianhai came to Zhang Gong's office with worried faces.
"Mr. Zhang, 80% of our export orders are currently unfulfilled. Any ship passing through the waters controlled by Country M will be stopped or driven away, and some will even be sunk directly. I don't know what's wrong with Country M to suddenly make such a drastic move."
Zhang Gong rarely took out a cigarette and lit it.
He soothed her, "We've already said at the meeting that all export cargo ships will be withdrawn back to the country and will not go out to sea again until the Ministry of Foreign Affairs negotiates with Country M."
Minister Gu's frown was so severe that it could kill a fly.
"But every day of delay means a day's delay fee. If it takes ten days or half a month, it's better to just cancel the contract and pay the penalty."
This is what he came here to say mainly.
If you are busy until the end and still can't solve it, it is better to accept the penalty payment now.
Zhang Gong pursed his lips.
"Even if the delay fee ends up being higher than the penalty, we have to hold on. This is a matter of China's reputation."
Minister Wang and Yu Tianhai looked at each other, nodded, bowed, and left the office.
When we got downstairs, the director shook his head and said, "This situation won't be resolved in a day or two. If the delay fee ends up being higher than the penalty, and you insist on insisting on it, then our department and your customs department will have to go back and forth. We'd better use this time to focus on other work."
China has never had much status in the international community, and he didn't understand the significance of Zhang Gong's insistence.
Other countries will still laugh at us.
Yu Tianhai patted Minister Li’s shoulder.
"Listen to Master Zhang. The foreign economy has only just begun to improve since the second half of the year. It's not easy to get out of here, and we will definitely encounter many difficulties in the future."
China's future will be difficult, but that is inevitable.
Yu Tianhai didn't think there was anything to complain about.
This is just the beginning.
He grinned: "Being targeted by a big country like Country M is a good thing in my opinion."
Minister Li looked at Yu Tianhai with a sad face.
What's good?
Yu Tianhai laughed again: "The fact that we are being considered by superpowers at least shows that China is still a rival in their eyes. This is progress for China. If other countries don't bother to embarrass us, then what future does China have?"
Minister Wang also admired Yu Tianhai's Ah Q-like optimistic attitude.
He straightened his back.
"Well, there are still a lot of export orders waiting to be processed."
The two of them followed.
Mr. Zhang asked Secretary Ye, "Is there any news about Qingqing now?"
Secretary Ye shook his head solemnly.
"No news has been sent back. The situation is unclear."
Mr. Zhang put out his cigarette and breathed a sigh of relief.
"M Country is trying to force China to come up with a solution."
Secretary Ye's eyes darkened.
Remind: "General Lin said during the meeting that if Country M carries out targeted suppression, the first version of the prescription can be given to us."
Zhang Gong put his hands behind his back and stood in front of the window.
"China is not as weak as we think. No matter who comes, we have to fight hard."
Secretary Ye advised, "General Lin probably means that he doesn't want China to suffer unnecessary losses."
Mr. Zhang waved his hand, signaling Secretary Ye not to persuade him anymore.
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