Chapter 1202, Land Bridge Project
In the next few days, these people, on the one hand, held various meetings with Song Jiaoren, which was actually just a tactful statement from Song Jiaoren. On the other hand, Wu Shaoting also personally talked to these people one by one, and the group gradually understood Wu Shaoting's heart-to-heart talk, at least on the surface, they accepted Wu Shaoting's proposal.
After being busy for many days and trying hard, I finally sent the Bodhisattva away with peace of mind.
On that day, Wu Shaoting was resting in the office, and Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang hurried to find Wu Shaoting.
"Head of the People's Republic of China, Russia is unwilling to provide support for the Asian and European air continental bridge, and it is impossible to discuss it for a long time!" Wu Tingfang, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the laying of the Asian and European air continental bridge is mainly for cooperation with foreign countries, so the main negotiation work was handed over to Wu Tingfang. However, he did not expect that Russia, the first stop, encountered such great resistance.
"Russia doesn't want to?" Wu Shaoting fell into deep thought. What good reasons do Russia have to oppose at this critical moment? The Asian-European air continental bridge does not have much harm to Russia. Moreover, Russia itself is still in an era where serf economy is the main economy. Their main economic products are still agricultural products. With such a large demand in the European market, the establishment of the Asian-European air continental bridge can quickly transport Russian agricultural products to the European market in exchange for a large amount of foreign exchange to develop Russian domestic industries. There is no reason for Russia to weigh the pros and cons.
"It's not that I'm completely unwilling to do it, but the demands they put forward are really infuriating!" Wu Tingfang changed his statement. Whether to agree or not or not or not to reach an agreement are two completely different concepts.
In this way, Russia itself does not oppose the establishment of the Asia-European air continental bridge, but because the cooperation conditions between the two sides cannot reach an agreement, it did not agree, and things will still turn around in this way.
"What request did they make?" Wu Shaoting thought that perhaps Russia's request was more sensitive. Wu Tingfang didn't dare to take action without authorization. Wu Shaoting was already prepared. As long as Russia's request was not too outrageous, it would at least give a good start to lay the Asia-European air continental bridge.
"They require that the Asia-European air continental bridges be controlled by Russia, and that our country will provide financial and technical support free of charge!" Although Russia did not say so directly, Wu Tingfang casually thought about this what Russia meant.
"I'm crazy! The Russians really dare to think about it. The fruits of our labor are theirs in one sentence!" Wu Shaoting was very angry when he heard Russia's attitude. He thought that Russia would at most require China to provide huge financial support, but he didn't expect that Russia would actually make a fortune by making money. He could think of such things. It shows how great Russia's ambition is. Could it be that he hadn't beat them before and was still here to show off!
However, Wu Shaoting said less of a reason, that is, the main purpose of the establishment of the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge is to cooperate with the Washington plan. Although the ultimate development direction of the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge will be a convenient fast channel for trade, traffic and postage between Asia and Europe, the main responsibility for the establishment is to cooperate with the Washington plan, but the Washington plan is shameful. If Russia is allowed to take charge of the transit station of the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge in their country, then China's secret will undoubtedly be directly displayed in front of Russia. This is something that Wu Shaoting cannot accept, so Wu Shaoting will be furious.
"First of the People, according to your opinion, what should we do now?" Wu Tingfang knew that Wu Shaoting could not agree with Russia's proposal, but Russia's attitude was very firm. In this way, both sides could not hold on for a long time. However, the plan of the Eurasian Continental Bridge that had been agreed in advance should not be delayed for too long.
"What are our forces close to Russia?" Wu Shaoting said coldly for a while.
"At present, General Wei Rucon's second army is mainly responsible for the Wulianghai in Wulianghai, Outer Mongolia's military affairs and construction. The Pacific Fleet at sea is the First Point of the Pacific, which has returned to Jeju Island for rectification." Wu Tingfang knew Wu Shaoting's temper and would definitely not compromise with Russia on this issue, so he figured out the main military forces close to Russia before coming.
"Wei Rucong asked him to gather his people to Russia, be careful not to take the initiative to conflict, but maintain the momentum of readying to start a war at any time, and call the Pacific First Fleet to continue to move northward to approach Russia, and keep the preparation for starting a war at any time!" Wu Shaoting glanced at the map and said fiercely.
"The Head of State really plans to go to war with Russia. This is not in line with the previous agreement between us. Besides, we have officially withdrawn from the First World War. In this way, we don't mean we will join the First World War again?" Wu Tingfang originally thought that Wu Shaoting would only ask the two forces close to Russia to show off military pressure and could gain some bargaining chips for himself at the negotiating table, but judging by Wu Shaoting's posture, he was preparing to go to war at all. Wu Tingfang was a little worried that the negative impact on China now has too great, and it is very likely that all his previous efforts will be wasted.
"Haha...Who said I was going to start a war? What I wanted was the effect of the upcoming war. Otherwise, the foreigners would think that we are all the doctrine of the mean and would not dare to do anything to them!" Even Wu Tingfang was misunderstood by the momentum that Wu Shaoting had just shown, so his determination would definitely have the same effect. Even people in their own country would misunderstand. Wu Shaoting was not afraid that the Russians would think they were doing it.
Russia did not get much cheaper in the European battlefield. Wu Shaoting believed that Russia would not be stupid enough to let his ventral surface be attacked.
"What if there is a conflict assuming that a conflict occurs?" Wu Tingfang was still a little worried. After all, using the army to deter a country is not a particularly good choice. If the two sides have a small conflict, there are many changes on the battlefield and they really fight, it will be more than worth the loss.
"This requires the Americans to work hard. I will let the fisherman negotiate with the United States. Compared with the construction of the Eurasian Continental Bridge this time, it is related to the implementation of the Washington plan. We cannot just do our best!" Wu Shaoting did not think that he would suffer all the hardships himself. The United States stood behind and just applauded and cheered for a while and could take advantage of such a big advantage. There is no free lunch in the world, so Americans should understand this truth.
Although the United States has joined the Allies, it sold arms to various countries before the war, and it still had some relationship with many allies. In addition, its strong strength is still very important to speak. The United States can naturally solve certain problems well when speaking.
"What are the attitudes of other countries?" Wu Shaoting was confident that Russia's opposition was only a matter of time, and it could be resolved quickly. He wanted to understand the situation of other countries so that he could make a good judgment.
"There are no objections to other countries, but they all require China to provide financial and material support. However, the entire European battlefield is in a melee, and it is very troublesome if the airport is built." When Wu Tingfang negotiated with other countries, and China is a neutral country, many problems can be solved, but European countries cannot provide financial and material support. If all of them are borne by China, it will be a huge investment, and this investment has considerable risks in the war.
"It's okay. If we invest, let's invest. Find the officials of the International Red Cross and strive to cooperate with them to build an International Red Cross rescue station near each airport. We will pay for the money!" Wu Shaoting said, with a strange smile on his lips.
After hearing this, Wu Tingfang understood what Wu Shaoting meant and had to admire Wu Shaoting's great wisdom and strategy. The biggest advantage of cooperation with the International Red Cross is that it can be used to beautify the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge. In this way, the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge has become a loving measure for international mutual assistance and rescue. Even if China wants to send troops to various countries, it can be said to be to protect the safety of the International Red Cross personnel. Although countries have objections, there is no way. In this way, the international community will not only not say that China is suspected of disguised aggression, but will also be of great help to China to improve China's international image and a great helping group for establishing China's world hegemony.
Wu Shaoting's simple action actually magnified the effect of a very small measure by more than double, which made Wu Tingfang admire him.
The two discussed something about details again, and Wu Tingfang left with greater confidence.
After mediation from multiple parties, major transit stations of the Asia-Europe Air Continental Bridge have started construction and groundbreaking at the same time.
[The new book has been prepared very smoothly recently, but the old book is getting less and less hard-working. After all, I have been writing it for too long, and most of the gods have been transferred to the new book. The main reason is that I have never written so many three million words, so I really can't control it well. I hope you all will be willing to let it go!]
Chapter completed!