Chapter 4 Igniting the Cuban Civil War
Yan Fu heard this chilling sentence and asked incrediblely: "President, what do you mean is that you are going to attack the United States? But according to China's current strength, although it has the power to fight with the United States, the chance of victory is still slim. Besides, China has just experienced the Korean War and the war against Japan, and its vitality has not recovered yet. Is it a bit too hasty..." Yan Fu still disagrees with the actions of stimulating the United States too early. Piaotiansi.com ()
"Haha, I didn't say that I would capture these three islands immediately. After so many wars, China really needs to take good care of itself. I just said that forceful capture is not the only way. We can boil frogs in warm water." Tang Jian said with a smile.
At this time, Bafett, who had not spoken, said: "The president means that during the years of rest and recuperation in China, he can slowly erode the main economies on these three islands by economic invasion in advance and control them. When the time is ripe, everything will come naturally."
"As the Minister of Finance, Bafet has a greater say in the economy than me," said Tang Jian.
Bafet continued: "After controlling Japan and North Korea, China will have at least five million cheap labor. Putting these labor into factories across China will generate huge returns. The national income generated can not only be invested in China's economic and national defense construction again, but also invest more capital overseas. In Guangzhou, China has the largest merchant fleet in the Far East, the Huaxia South China Sea merchant fleet, which is only the size of the British ocean-going merchant fleet. This huge
The radiation range of the merchant fleet can not only cover the entire South China Sea, but also directly reach Indonesia and across the entire Pacific Ocean. China will be able to use this merchant fleet to step up its economic ties with Luzon, Guam and Hawaii. With several months of efforts, the Chen family in Hawaii has now controlled 40% of the planting economy in Hawaii, which proves that this is a very successful model. I believe that with the efforts of China and the Chen family, it is only a matter of time before it can be completely controlled by Hawaii's economy."
Yan Fu listened to Bafett's report, nodded, and acknowledged the feasibility of this method of economic invasion.
Tang Jian said: "Of course, it's not a day or a night to get these areas. Don't forget that behind these three islands is the United States. The United States is not stupid. They will not sit idly by and watch the economy of these three areas be completely controlled by us. Therefore, after we control most of the economies of these areas and use force when conditions allow, it will be twice the result with half the effort."
Yan Fu said: "In this way, it will completely push the United States to the opposite of China. China will not only face hostility from the United States in the future, but may face military pressure from the United States."
Tang Jian smiled slightly: "This is natural, but don't forget that before we attacked Japan, the United States was the biggest obstacle to us. The United States had always wanted to extend its hands to the Far East. The reason why Japan was able to get the assistance of the United States was because the United States regarded Japan as a frontline position to invade the Far East. Now, this frontline position no longer exists, and they will face directly China. Therefore, it will be sooner or later for the United States to hostility or military pressure. We might as well take the lead and seize the initiative. By the time the United States truly reacts, China is so strong that the United States dare not speak up easily!"
Tang Jian said this, whether it was Yan Fu or Sun Wanling, both of them knew very well why the United States supported Japan.
The United States missed the first industrial revolution due to the North-South Civil War, but with the efforts of US President Lincoln, the North-South Civil War quickly ended. With the stable domestic environment and stable foreign environment, the United States successfully seized this opportunity of the Second Industrial Revolution, and rose rapidly within decades to become an emerging capitalist power.
However, at this time the world was divided up by old capitalist countries such as Spain, Portugal, Britain, and France. At this time, the domestic market of the United States could no longer meet the huge demand, so the United States needed to actively expand.
The Spanish-American War in 1898 is the best proof that the United States was unable to seek its new colony and could only seize Cuba and Luzon from the old naval powerhouse Spain, which had already fallen. Moreover, the United States succeeded.
The United States, which has gained sweetness from colonial expansion, has become stronger for colonials, and the Far East is a huge cake in the eyes of the United States. Although this big cake has been divided up by countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Austria and Hungary, of course, now except China.
Even so, the Far East is still very tempting to the United States, which has enabled support for Japan and takes Japan as the frontier. After obtaining Luzon, it is ready to seek more spheres of influence in the Far East.
Japan no longer exists in the true sense, but the United States' desire to get involved in the Far East is still undead, so the hostility of China and America is a historical necessity.
Yan Fu agrees with Tang Jian's analysis that the first move is better, and it is best to take the initiative before the situation is tense.
Yan Fu thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid it's not enough to rely on economic invasion of these areas. As long as the United States pays a little attention, our economic invasion plan is likely to die."
"Then don't let the United States pay attention to the Far East!" Tang Jian smiled mysteriously.
"Well? This is probably unlikely, right?" Sun Wanling frowned: "The will of the United States will not be diverted by the ideas of other countries."
"This is for sure. Although we cannot control the will of the United States, it does not mean that other regions cannot do it." Tang Jian said confidently.
Tang Jian turned his gaze to Lee Gates. Lee Gates nodded slightly, coughed lightly, and said, "Actually, the president has expected the United States to stab the knife in the back, but he didn't guess that the United States would act so quickly."
Yan Fu and Sun Wanling all looked at each other when they heard this. Tang Jian was able to deal with the situation in North Korea and predict the US's treason in addition to the war against Japan. Could it be that Tang Jian's visit to the United States was just a cover, or a situation set up by deceiving the United States?
Lee Gates continued: "As early as China's war against Russia, the president had allowed the CIA intelligence personnel to infiltrate the South Ocean islands, especially Luzon. We also had our spies on Hawaii and Guam. The intelligence personnel there were to collect the local US military's rule, including military deployment, firepower distribution map, local indigenous people's attitude towards the United States, etc. Until now, we have almost grasped the specific situation of these islands."
"In order to draw the attention of the United States to this island, the president decided to support Cuba and help Cuba **!" said Lee Gates.
"President, is this what you are talking about to divert American attention from the Far East?" Yan Fu asked.
Tang Jian nodded: "Cuba was originally a colony of Spain, but Cuba is the gateway of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Of course, the United States wants to snatch the colony at its gate. Although Cuba fell into the hands of the United States after the Spanish-American War, it does not mean that the Cuban people would rather be ruled by the Americans. They always think about **, and the Spanish. Losing Cuba means that they have lost the largest island colony except the North American continent. It is humiliating for the Spanish. They always want to snatch Cuba back. Even though Cuba has been controlled by the United States for several years, Cuba is not stable and is like a powder barrel. We only need to be responsible for detonating this powder barrel. The rest will be left to the Americans to deal with it. You said that the backyard is burning, how much can the Americans have to focus on the Far East?"
Yan Fu couldn't help but smile and said, "Haha, it turns out that the president has already planned it. So the president is going to send that general to ignite the powder keg of Cuba?"
"I need some advice on this. The young generals in the army need to grow, which is a good opportunity for growth." Tang Jian threw the problem to several people on the field.
Lee Gates and Bafeteria shrugged, it would be better to leave this question to Yan Fu and Sun Wanling.
Sun Wanling said: "The three generals Duan, Feng and Cao are now guarding one side and should not be mobilized. Besides, after so many wars, they have become generals who command the three armies. It would be a bit useless to send them there. As the president said, they should give young people more opportunities. I have five candidates: Feng Yuxiang, Xu Shuzheng, Zhang Zuolin, Wu Peifu, Sun Chuanfang. What does the president think?"
"These young generals are indeed a little immature. We need to train them well. But Cuba just sends two generals to them." Tang Jian said.
Yan Fu pondered for a moment and said, "Then let Feng Yuxiang and Xu Shuzheng! Xu Shuzheng was smart and flexible. He studied in Japan and had experience in life abroad. Feng Yuxiang has a straightforward and steady personality. It was just right for the two to cooperate. Zhang Zuolin's words, let him train the Chinese armored troops well. This is also a good exercise for him. As for Wu Peifu and Sun Chuanfang, has the president said he would send them to the Prussian Army Military Academy in Germany to study?"
"Well, then I'll decide for the time being. If you have any objections, let's wait until Marshal Nie returns from Japan before making a decision!" Tang Jian said.
"In addition, Gates, it's your turn to make efforts this time. I need you to set up an intelligence station in Cuba in three months to try to arrange our people as soon as possible. The sooner the civil war broke out in Cuba, the better it will be for us!" Tang Jian added.
The meeting ended temporarily. When Tang Jian came out of the conference hall, the white sunlight made him squint his eyes slightly. Tang Jian hesitated at the intersection for a while, and finally walked straight towards the Tang Mansion.
North Korean princess Lee Aiyan has been temporarily taken by Tang Jian to live in a villa in Wuhan. At this time, Tang Jian had a headache and went back to explain to the two wives.
Tang Jian shook his head and couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, too many women are also a troublesome!"
Chapter completed!