Chapter 692: The rain is about to come and the wind is full of buildings
"Middle East" or "Middle East" refers to the eastern and southern areas of the Mediterranean Sea, a large area from the eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. Geographically, the "Middle East" is also the area in northeastern Africa and southwest Asia. The main climate types are tropical deserts.
Climate, Mediterranean climate, temperate continental climate. Among them, tropical desert climate is the most widely distributed. It mainly includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Palestine, Cyprus, Turkey and more than ten countries.
The Middle East has always been a British colony. Although the United States, France and other countries also have some interests in the Middle East, their influence in the Middle East is very insignificant compared with that of the United Kingdom.
Now Roosevelt took a breath when he saw the note handed over by Wang Ziyang, because the words Saudi Arabia were written neatly on the note in English.
"Saudi Arabia is the traditional sphere of influence of the British. Is China finally going to extend its hand into the Middle East?" Roosevelt's originally kind eyes suddenly became sharp, and his blade-like eyes suddenly shot towards Wang Ziyang.
"Mr. Wang, may I think that your country is going to attack the Middle East?" Roosevelt's voice began to turn cold. Although the United States does not have many interests in the Middle East, the United States, Britain, France and other countries have always regarded the Middle East as their own.
The taboo has always prohibited other countries from intervening in Middle East affairs. Now China suddenly wanted to intervene, which aroused Roosevelt's vigilance.
"No, no, no..." Wang Ziyang smiled and shook his head, "We are not interested in other affairs in the Middle East. All we need is some resources. As you know, our country is an oil-poor country.
National oil has always been a shortcoming in our country's development. Without oil, our country's development will be greatly restricted. Therefore, we need to find a place in the Middle East that can provide us with resources. Our country is not interested in hegemony, but for the sake of the country's
To develop we're going to have to use some methods that we're not willing to use, you know what I mean?"
Wang Ziyang knew very well who was sitting across from him, and it was useless to play tricks and conspiracies in front of him. Therefore, he clearly told the other party that we need oil, and we will not hesitate to use force, including force, to achieve this goal.
By all means, Roosevelt paused what Wang Ziyang said and frowned slightly, then relaxed. He looked at Wang Ziyang and said with a half-smile: "Ambassador Wang, can I understand what you just said, for the price of oil
The government will not hesitate to use force, including force, right?"
"Yes, that's what I mean, and it's also what our president and Congress mean." Wang Ziyang said firmly.
After Wang Ziyang stopped speaking, Roosevelt, Nimitz and Marshall all fell into deep thought, and there was a brief silence in the office. Even though the three people in the room can be called American elites, this was also the first time they heard
The Chinese people made their own voice, and this voice was also the first time that the Chinese government roared to the outside world that they needed their own living space, which made them feel uncomfortable for a while.
After a long time, Roosevelt slowly said: "But you have to know that the Middle East has always been a British colony. Now that your government has made a request to intervene in Middle East affairs, we are also very embarrassed. I think your government needs to consult with the British government.
It’s better to take a moment.”
Wang Ziyang laughed and said, "Mr. President, please forgive me for being rude. Although the Middle East has always been a British colony, our country's government believes that the current world structure has changed, and the current strength of the United Kingdom cannot protect it well.
The situation in the Middle East is stable, so they need our help, what do you think? Before I came, our country’s government has authorized me to promise that at the appropriate time, our country will join the great anti-fascist alliance to work together.
Fight against the expansion of Nazi Germany and Japanese imperialism.”
As soon as Wang Ziyang spoke, Marshall on the opposite side immediately asked: "So your country has agreed to form an alliance with the United States, Britain and other countries?"
"Yes" Wang Ziyang smiled: "But not now, but at the right time."
"But as far as I know, your country is still continuously providing weapons, resources and equipment to the German fascists. How can this make us believe in your country's commitment?" Roosevelt's eyes flashed with a gleam.
"The reason is very simple, because we need Germany to contain the expansion of Soviet Russia. Don't you think it is in the interests of our bright countries to let the polar bears consume the Nazis' national power and manpower first?"
Roosevelt and others laughed as soon as Wang Ziyang said what he said.
Roosevelt smiled and nodded: "Ambassador Wang, no, I have to admit that you are an excellent lobbyist."
"So you agreed to our conditions?" Wang Ziyang asked.
"It depends on whether your country agrees to allow our armed forces to station in Japan after the war." Roosevelt smiled slyly.
Wang Ziyang shook his head: "It seems that you misunderstood me. The authorization given to me by our country's government is to allow your country to enter Japan on a limited basis. However, after disintegrating Japan's armed forces and government, your country's
All armed forces must withdraw from Japan. This is our country’s bottom line. If your country insists on stationing troops in Japan after the war, unless you agree to allow our country to station troops in Mexico or Canada.”
"This is absolutely impossible." Marshall suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Unless you want to provoke a war between your two countries."
Wang Ziyang's expression also turned cold: "For the same reason, our country will never allow any country to station troops in Japan. We will never put our lifeline in front of other people's guns. Things in Asia should be left to Asia.
It's good for people to come wherever they go, we in China don't need other people's protection."
The atmosphere in the office suddenly cooled down. Seeing that the conversation was likely to collapse, Roosevelt stood up at the right time and said with a smile: "Ambassador Wang, please don't get me wrong. We have no intention of meddling in Asian affairs and interfering with your country's security and defense.
Let's do this...I agree in principle with your country's proposal. After the war, we will not send troops to Japan, but..." Roosevelt pondered for a moment and then said: "Your country has to promise me.
One condition is that no materials, including military and civilian materials, may be funded to Japan in any name."
Wang Ziyang was shocked when he heard this. This American president who deserved to be elected for four consecutive terms immediately saw the crux of the problem. Although everyone on earth knows that the hatred between China and Japan can be said to be irreconcilable,
One must fall to solve the problem, but this does not prevent the Chinese government from using stumbling blocks to secretly fund Japanese military supplies in the war between the United States and Japan, causing trouble for the Americans. This is not Roosevelt's unfounded worry, but
The fact that it is likely to happen can be seen from the Soviet-German War. The Chinese government was confronting the Germans and German aircraft in Yekaterinburg, while secretly transporting military supplies to Germany. Of course, the Americans now also want to
Be on guard against such a move from the Chinese government.
Wang Ziyang's mind was spinning secretly, but he said calmly: "Of course, our country and Japan have declared war since 1937, and there has been no armistice yet. Naturally, we will not fund Japan with any supplies."
"Yes, we guarantee that no material, not even a screw, will flow into Japan." Wang Ziyang said, almost patting his chest.
"Okay, I believe in your country's promise." Roosevelt finally showed a smile on his face, "Then I would like to ask your country's political axe, when can our hero Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle return to the United States?"
Wang Ziyang stared at Roosevelt and asked: "So do you agree with our country's entry into Saudi Arabia?"
Roosevelt smiled slyly: "Oh, Saudi Arabia is a country with complete sovereignty. We can't promise you anything for it. All I can say is that we neither support nor oppose it."
"This cunning old fox" Wang Ziyang cursed secretly, but he obviously knew that this was the best result. It was obviously a dream to expect the Americans to step forward for the benefit of China. It would be enough to make the Americans acquiesce in China's entry into the Middle East.
Very good. As long as the Americans do not object, Britain's current strength cannot prevent China from entering the Middle East.
"Well, in that case, I will report it to the government of our country immediately. If my estimate is good, it won't take three days for your country's warriors to go home." Seeing that he could no longer strive for more benefits for China,
Wang Ziyang didn't say anything more. He stood up and walked to Roosevelt, stretched out his right hand and said with a smile: "Thank you for your generosity, my trip was not in vain."
Roosevelt also nodded: "Please tell the president of your country that I sincerely invite him to visit our country at a convenient time. I will welcome him at the Washington Airport."
"Thank you for your invitation. I will definitely convey your words to the president of our country." Wang Ziyang also replied with a smile. After that, he nodded lightly to the three people in the room and walked out.
"Peng" saw the door that Wang Ziyang gently closed after leaving. Roosevelt's face slowly darkened. He sighed softly and said: "It seems that affairs in Asia are becoming more and more complicated. We must be more careful in the future."
That’s all.”
"Mr. President, now the Chinese regard Asia as their own yard and do not allow others to interfere in the slightest. Our situation is very embarrassing." Marshall said worriedly on the side.
"This is not surprising. Asia has been the Chinese people's sphere of influence since ancient times. When they were weak in the past, they had no choice. Now that they have become stronger, they naturally want to restore their past traditions." Nimitz did not agree with this.
Roosevelt smiled bitterly: "This reminds me of an old Chinese saying, "When the rain is about to come, the wind will fill the building.""