Chapter 260: The Patriots of San Diego (First update, please subscribe)
Every day in San Diego starts with the same view.
The church bells rang as the sunrise approached. When most people were still fast asleep, the sun jumped out of the distant horizon, casting a golden glow on the thick clouds covering the city.
As usual, Duque got up and stood by the window when the sun rose. He looked at the street outside the window. Outside the embassy, four Chilean military police stood there. A month ago, after the so-called "military coup", the Chileans sent military police to guard outside the embassy on the grounds of protecting the security of the embassy. Since then, they have been following the routine like clockwork.
The presence of these military police severely affected Duke's work. Just like now, their presence made it impossible for him to complete the work that London had instructed him to do.
"Juan Francisco Conces,"
Ned began his narrative.
"As we all know, in the past month, the government has secretly arrested many political activists and celebrities, so we must find a way within the interim government. Juan Francisco Conces is a member of Congress. He enjoys a high reputation in Congress and among the people. He is also an adviser to the ruling Bernardo Riquelme. He has a great social influence in Santiago and throughout Chile. If we support him, I estimate that a considerable number of people in the local area will 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 substance.”
"The real issue? General De La Cruz needs money and weapons,"
Ned said.
"As for Juan, if he gets our support, financial and diplomatic support, he will definitely act according to our plan."
Ned said after a moment's thought.
"I think we could start with a boycott of American companies, just like we have done in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and so on."
In the past half month, thanks to the efforts of British ambassadors to various countries, a massive commercial boycott has been staged in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Why are they boycotting? It's just like the boycott of French goods. France's invasion of Mexico triggered a boycott, and now American companies are invading Chile, so naturally they should also be boycotted.
Britain made full use of its role as a troublemaker, instigating a commercial boycott of South China in Latin American countries, but even they themselves knew that this boycott was of little significance, and it was Chile that played a decisive role. Duke's secretary walked into the office with two cups of coffee, put them on the table, and then walked out. After she left, Ned said.
"Through a business boycott, they would induce the interim government to fire, and then use the political crisis to overthrow Bernardo Riquelme's rule..."
"Then do it!"
Duke said bluntly:
“What do we need? For the Chileans to stand up to them, for the company to be in trouble, so we have to do everything we can to achieve this?”
“But this requires a certain amount of funding.”
Ned said.
"500,000 pesos!"
Duke said with a flourish of his pen.
"Give you 500,000 pesos. Go contact those people. Be sure not to arouse their suspicion!"
500,000!
It is definitely a huge sum of money.
…
"What do you expect me to do?"
A deliberate smile appeared on Juan's face.
The British support was beyond his expectations, but he believed that with the support of Britain, that brat Bernardo Riquelme would not be a threat at all.
"I'm sorry, it's not us who tell you what to do, but Chile, your homeland, tells you what to do. As everyone knows, Bernardo Riquelme is just a puppet of the America Corporation. The company's mercenaries are stationed all over Chile. They have taken away the copper mines and wealth that belong to Chile. Soon, they will take away your country!"
Ned suddenly stopped talking, but Juan became a little restless.
"Go on."
"If no one stands up, this country will soon be occupied by foreigners. The company will use Bernardo Riquelme as a puppet to control your country, and Chileans will become slaves of the company from now on..."
Ned kept repeating the same few words over and over again, as if he would say nothing more than these, but in fact he didn't need to say anything, just express his support.
"We all know this, but as you said, since Bernardo Riquelme came to power, he has arrested many people, and now those people have disappeared. Everyone is extremely scared about this. In this situation, if Britain does not do something, no one will dare to resist Bernardo Riquelme."
"Look," Ned said
"You know we will not stand aside, and to show our support for you, we will provide you with financial support."
“That’s not enough!”
Juan said, shaking his head.
"General De La Cruz!"
Ned said.
"We will act as a liaison between you and them. With the support of the army, I believe the chances of success will be higher!"
Instantly, Huan sat up straight, his thin and dry body, 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 the warship procurement contract. Sir, I think this is your best chance to save Chile!"
Under Ned's gaze, Juan grinned, his black-framed glasses reflecting the light above his head, and his two eyes rolling behind the lenses sparkled brightly. He pushed his glasses up his nose and said.
"Mr. Ned, the reason why I cooperated with Britain is entirely for Chile!"
After saying these righteous words, Juan took a deep breath and spoke seriously.
"So, I will not grant any privileges to Britain in the future, or sell our mines to Britain at a low price. I think I need to tell you this!"
"Of course, sir!"
Ned replied seriously.
"Please believe that the reason why the UK is willing to provide you with assistance is entirely based on humanitarianism and support for a just cause. We believe that Chile's sovereignty must be respected!"
They were all lying with open eyes, but no one cared about it. After all, they all got what they needed!
(End of this chapter)
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