After the Secretary of Defense of Heguo held a press conference, the US Ambassador to China immediately Premier Zong Yingren...

That night, NN and other American news media first changed their tone and no longer reported on the Republic's Navy's intercepting the US fleet, but focused on reporting on the repatriation of American crew members. According to the agreement reached between the Republic and the United States, since the US crew members are not combat personnel, the Republic will unconditionally repatriate all American crew members according to the previous commitments. The United States only needs to purchase air tickets for the crew members.

The "Hokkaido Incident" was left alone.

From the initial "bang" to the final "silent" it can be said that "thunder is loud and raindrops are small".

At 8:30 on the 12th, Deputy Foreign Ministers of China, the United States, Europe and Russia held the first round of informal consultations in Washington to discuss the Republic's strategic blockade against Japan. After the Republic allowed ships carrying humanitarian aid materials to travel to Japan, the United States, Europe and Russia both recognized the "legality" of the Republic's strategic blockade against Japan and promised not to provide Japan with any materials and equipment that could be used for war.

After achieving the first success, at the suggestion of the United States, a consultation and negotiation on "humanitarian rescue against Japan" participated by countries such as China, the United States, Europe, Russia, Australia and Canada were held. Of course, if the United States wants to lead the negotiations, it must make a commitment, that is, to try its best to convince Japan to return to the "Paris Armistice Negotiation".

On the 13th, Japanese Foreign Minister Kitayama Shigei and Republic Foreign Minister Yan Shanglong met again in Paris.

Yan Shanglong and Kitashikawa first accepted the proposal of the French Foreign Minister and announced a temporary ceasefire during the talks 24~.

Although Kitayama Shikawa's "arrogance" is no longer so striking, the results of the talks are still not ideal. The differences between the two sides on "war initiation issues", "war responsibility issues", and "post-war relations issues" are very serious, and there is almost no room for negotiation.

The situation has turned sharply and the United States has begun to take active action for the Republic, it may not be a good thing.

On the night of the 13th Beijing time, Yan Shanglong and Beishan Shichuan were still having talks in Paris. Wang Yuanqing invited Gu Weimin, Zong Yingren, Ye Zhisheng, Xiang Yinghui, Li Cunxun and others to the head of state.

"The situation is not very different from what we expected. The tone is still tough and unwilling to make any concessions." Zong Yingren is fully responsible for the negotiation work. First, introduce the situation. "Before coming here, I had a phone call with Foreign Minister Yan Shanglong. The first round of talks has ended. Yamashikawa did not make any promises. The second round of talks will be held later. If it is not expected, there will still be no results. All signs show that the United States has a great influence on Japan. Japan's tough attitude is not unrelated to the United States. But now it is impossible to confirm the intention of the United States. It is impossible to confirm the direction of the negotiation."

"The United States has begun to act. It is not optimistic!" Gu Weimin sighed and said. "After sinking American ships, the United States not only did not get angry and took the initiative to contact us and discuss the issue of repatriation of crew members. Although we have enough reason to believe that the country has managed to disrupt the Paris armistice negotiations, it is not clear what the United States wants to do. Before the negotiations began, the country has brought the EU, Russia, Australia, Canada and others in. raising humanitarian issues clearly means that it wants to exert greater influence in the Western Pacific region. Prove the United States' international status and international influence. We make appropriate concessions. It does not mean that we should recognize the status of the United States."

"Old Gu is right. We cannot recognize the status of the United States." Wang Yuanqing picked up a cigarette and looked at Li Cunxun, who was sitting in the corner.

"The United States is in secret contact with countries such as Britain, France, Russia, India and Pakistan. Pakistani intelligence agencies have issued warnings."

"Warning?" Gu Weimin also looked at Li Cunxun.

"The United States has taken the initiative to destroy nuclear weapons, and probably wants to make a fuss about the nuclear issue."

Wang Yuanqing sneered, as if he had expected it.

"What article is there to do with nuclear issues? Is it possible that the United States is willing to destroy all nuclear weapons?" Xiang Yinghui smiled and shook his head, saying, "Don't say that the United States refuses to destroy nuclear weapons, even if the United States is willing, will other countries follow up? The United Kingdom is okay, after all, Britain is very close to the United States. Russia will definitely not agree. If there is no nuclear weapons, Russia is nothing. France may not agree, at least it will not make substantial concessions; as long as France wants Europe to get rid of the influence of the United States, it must retain nuclear weapons.

EU countries provide nuclear protection umbrellas; without nuclear weapons, France will not be able to sit as a political power, and we will not be able to sit in the position of the EU leader. India and Pakistan are even more unlikely to agree. Without nuclear weapons, India and Pakistan have no guarantee of national security. In addition to these nuclear countries, there are also countries such as Israel, Iran, Syria, Brazil, South Africa, and Argentina that have the ability to develop nuclear weapons. If nuclear weapons are destroyed, all countries should be brought in and discussed around the world."

Xiang Yinghui said a lot, but did not attract attention.

"I think there is indeed such a possibility." Gu Weimin said, looking at Wang Yuanqing.

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Therefore, the United States is likely to make a fuss about destroying nuclear weapons." Wang Yuanqing received the cigarette, pondered for a while, and said, "Putting aside the military issues and looking at this war from an international strategic standpoint, Japan's nuclear counterattack and our comprehensive strike have proved that in front of a real big country, the nuclear weapons in the hands of small countries are not even considered decorations. What is the purpose of developing nuclear weapons in small countries? It must be used to deal with the military threats of large countries. As our country's "national strategic defense system" begins its third phase of construction, the United States' "national missile defense system" is also developing simultaneously. Within the next five to ten years, nuclear weapons will gradually lose their strategic deterrence capabilities. Not to mention the few nuclear weapons in small countries, even the nuclear retaliation capabilities of medium-sized nuclear countries such as Britain and France will be questioned."

"But……"

Seeing Xiang Yinghui's excited look, Li Cunxun quickly kicked him and asked him to shut up.

"From another perspective, look at the Republic from the perspective of the United States." Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly, took two puffs of cigarettes, and said, "We cannot tolerate a Japan with nuclear weapons tolerate an India with nuclear weapons? The United States cannot save Japan, but India? If I were the president of the United States, I would believe that in a few years, the Republic will resolve the Indian nuclear issue in the same way and eliminate the final personal threat. The United States is getting worse, but the Republic is thriving. Although a lean camel is bigger than a horse, the United States will face our challenges sooner or later. For the United States, the only option is to gain more time and be more fully prepared before facing us. Compared with fighting another war in a few years, the strategic negotiation of comprehensively destroying nuclear weapons has been delayed for more than ten years.

Even decades have been more in line with the interests of the United States. From a realistic perspective, after this war, the United States' international prestige will inevitably be severely hit. Not only will the European Union, led by France, Germany and Italy, actively break away from the control of the United States, but most third-world countries will also try to draw a clear line with the United States. The United States urgently needs to find a foothold in other aspects and prove the importance of the United States in international affairs. By exerting influence on Japan and undermining the Paris armistice negotiations, the United States has shown its face. Although this face is not very glorious, it has made many countries realize the importance of the United States. If the United States can seize the appetite of international public opinion, vigorously promote the "nuclear-free world", and take positive actions, the United States' international status will be improved and its influence will be fully demonstrated."

After listening to Wang Yuanqing patiently, Xiang Yinghui consciously shut up. As a soldier, he is better than many people. However, in terms of political talent, Xiang Yinghui is far behind.

"This is just one, far from the end." Wang Yuanqing wiped out the cigarette butts and breathed a sigh of relief, "We actively wooed France in order to weaken the influence of the United States. Westwood is not stupid and can see our intentions at a glance. In addition to making a fuss on nuclear issues, the United States will definitely make a fuss in other aspects, such as Japanese refugees, Japanese post-war reconstruction, demilitarization of space, wartime international shipping, etc."

"We should take positive actions and be able to follow the United States." Zong Yingren immediately said.

Wang Yuanqing smiled and looked at Gu Weimin.

"The Prime Minister is right, we must have sovereignty." Gu Weimin said without hesitation, "For decades, we have been following the United States and have to consider the influence of the United States in everything we do. Although we have surpassed the United States in economic strength, our international status has not surpassed the United States. Why? I think the key is that we lack the sense of dominance and do not actively participate in international affairs. There is a saying in the mall, "Smart people use the rules of the game, and powerful people set the rules of the game." Although the country's struggle is not a shopping mall, this sentence can also be used.

After the two world wars, the United States was able to replace Britain and become the world's number one power. In addition to the strong foundation of the United States, it is closely related to the United States' formulation of international rules of the game. When catching up with the United States, we can only try our best to make use of the rules of the game set by the United States. If we want to surpass the United States, we must become the makers of the rules of the game!"

Gu Weimin's words were concise and everyone else nodded in agreement.

Of course, Gu Weimin did not steal the limelight from Wang Yuanqing. Over the years, Gu Weimin has long discovered that the biggest difference between Wang Yuanqing and Zhao Rundong is that Zhao Rundong is always busy coping with the challenges of the United States, while Wang Yuanqing is taking the initiative to challenge the United States. Even compared with Ji Youguo, Wang Yuanqing plays a better role as a "challenger". It can be seen that Wang Yuanqing has long seen the truth and has been actively working hard to make the Republic the maker of the rules of the game!

Gu Weimin mentioned the key issue, but Wang Yuanqing did not repeat it.

After Xiang Yinghui was asked to go back to deploy a strategic strike against Japan, Ye Zhisheng coordinated military operations, and Zong Yingren was responsible for diplomatic affairs, Wang Yuanqing kept Gu Weimin and Li Cunxun.
Chapter completed!