Chapter 1119 Mingmei Secret Appointment (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
The time is ripe!
Although we are reluctant to admit it, the time is ripe for negotiations.
From the day the Ming Dynasty annexed the Peru-Bolivia Federation, the time for negotiations was ripe.
The whole world has seen this.
The Peruvian-Bolivian Federation was destined to be expendable.
While Bryan, the US envoy, and Zhuge Jun, the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs, were once again conducting secret negotiations on the Cuban issue, the negotiations between the two sides were more about the Peruvian-Bolivia Federation than Cuba.
What is expendable?
What can be sold?
The diplomats at the negotiating table are very clear about what must be insisted on. They know clearly where they should make concessions and what they should insist on.
What was decided in the secret negotiations?
It is the destiny of a country.
Although the Peruvian-Bolivia Federation has disappeared from the world at the national level, this does not prevent it from becoming a bargaining chip at the negotiating table.
Weak countries... have always been like this.
It's either chips or fat.
In fact, most of the time, it's fat.
"...We will recognize your occupation of the Peruvian-Bolivia Federation, but you must support the United States' claims on Cuba!"
At the negotiating table, Bryan directly put forward Washington's demands.
"A request for Cuba?"
Zhuge Jun asked back in pretended surprise.
"What is the request?"
"As we all know, the Spanish rule over Cuba was brutal and barbaric. In order to end it all, of course, it is also to properly resolve the Cuban crisis. Washington hopes to see an independent Cuba!"
Independent Republic of Cuba!
This was Washington's decision. In other words, Washington wanted to get a bite of Spain's flesh.
The Ming Empire cannot keep all the meat alone!
Seeing the Ming Empire eating meat, Washington was also very jealous!
In this world, if there is any country that has the ability to transform itself into a wolf, how many countries would not want to have a bite of meat?
The United States... that's it, of course, the United States will achieve this goal in their own way.
"So, we support your claims in Cuba, and you support our claims in the Peruvian-Bolivian Federation?"
"No, no."
Brian shook his head repeatedly.
"The United States will not support your occupation of the Peru-Bolivia Federation, but the United States does not oppose your occupation of the Peru-Bolivia Federation."
This is the rhetoric used in the diplomatic field. To put it bluntly, it means neither support nor opposition, which means tacit approval.
"Of course, we will not support any support for the Peruvian-Bolivia Federation, but for humanitarian reasons, we cannot close their embassy for the time being."
What is humanitarianism? It's obvious that they want to be a whore and also want to be a saint. It's a typical Anglo-Saxon approach.
Zhuge Jun was not surprised by this answer and nodded.
"This is acceptable, but on the issue of Cuba, we hope to reach a consensus on certain issues. For example, the status of Chinese immigrants. If the Republic of Cuba is established in the future, the status of Chinese immigrants must be fully protected."
Now that all the conflicts have been resolved, all that remains is to divide the spoils. Since everyone's interests can be protected, we should try to reach some consensus and strive to peacefully end the current "Cuban crisis."
In fact, on the issue of Cuba, the empire's position is to guarantee the status of Chinese people as much as possible. As for other issues... they can be resolved in the future.
Moreover, in Cuba, the advantages enjoyed by the empire are far beyond the reach of the United States.
"certainly!"
After the straightforward answer, a new round of negotiations began. What was it about? Of course, it was the rights of the Chinese people, and it was easy to reach some consensus on this.
It took almost half a day for the two sides to finally reach a consensus on this issue. Compared with the previous negotiations which had no progress at all, it was undoubtedly extremely convenient to negotiate now.
Just as the negotiations were about to end, Brian leaned back in his chair, took a puff of his cigar, and after exhaling the smoke, he said with a smile.
"Well, we have reached a consensus on the last of our differences. Now it is time for us to look to the future, Your Excellency,"
Aren’t we going to look to the distant future? What will the future look like?
Who else knows?
But at least one thing is certain: the current crisis is over.
When the secret negotiations in Zhongdu were almost at their final stage, several naval officers were discussing a topic in a club near the embassy district in Zhongdu.
Unlike the previous few days when they discussed topics related to rapid-fire guns, torpedoes, war, and secret weapons, today they were discussing the future.
"I believe that this "Cuban Crisis" is just the beginning, gentlemen!"
Whiskey glass in hand, Major Anderson spoke of the near future in a tone that gave a glimpse into the future.
"Perhaps this crisis will soon end, of course at the cost of the destruction of a country, but is it really over?"
"It's over. It's just over for now."
Major Franco, the Spanish naval military attaché to the Ming Dynasty, said this in a sarcastic tone.
"When they annexed Brazil a few years ago, almost everyone thought that their ambitions were satisfied, the war was over, and peace had come. But what about now? Do you think they will only be satisfied with Peru and Bolivia?"
Looking at the naval attachés from the United States, Britain and Germany in front of him, and seeing that they looked thoughtful, Major Franco continued.
"It is obvious that they are not satisfied with just this place. Your compromise with them now only gives them a chance, a chance to digest the fruits of victory. I believe that in the near future, they will continue to expand. Then what will happen?"
After taking a sip of whiskey, Major Franco stopped talking. Instead, Major Anderson, the British military attaché to Ming Dynasty, spoke in a very affirmative tone.
"War! War will definitely break out by then. For the world today, their existence is the biggest threat to world peace. It is also a threat to the entire civilized world!"
"Yes, that's right!"
Major Frank agreed in a positive tone.
"They are truly the greatest threat to the world today!"
(End of this chapter)
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