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"It means that we give up Masao Iwasato and force the other side to veto the independence proposal. Once they dare to choose independence, we will immediately sever all ties, plus economic and military blockades. For the United States, the current Taiwan does not enter The state of non-retreat is the best. Further, China will desperately want to retake the island of Taiwan. It’s just that the food will be ugly. Taking a step back, if we hand over Taiwan, China will also step up various infiltrations. That’s not what we want to see.”

"And then?" President Mario asked.

"So we need to sell Masao Iwasato and sign another agreement with China and the Soviet Union on maintaining the status quo in Taiwan. I think the current Chinese side is at the end of its bow just like us, relying on the strong military power behind the Soviet Union The brace has held up until now," Anthony said.

"The specific steps are to warn Masao Iwasato not to allow legal independence, put away his set of independent remarks, and obediently do a good job as the president of Taiwan, otherwise the United States will definitely make him look good. Without our support behind him, he is just a It’s just a clown who dares to challenge the Chinese side with our backing.”

"After the biggest problem is solved, we will start negotiating with China and the Soviet Union. If China wants to use force or negotiate to take back Taiwan, it is impossible. We will never allow such a thing to happen. Even if he has the support of the Soviet Union behind him, we will We will do our best to defend Taiwan from Japanese occupation. The Chinese side, which is still thinking about stabilizing the external environment and developing its economy, can only agree to our terms. In this way, we can keep Taiwan, and the mainland can save face. It’s the best of both worlds.”

"Afterwards, our losses can be recovered from Taiwan. After experiencing this crisis, I think Taiwan is also thinking about strengthening its armed forces. American fighter jets can find markets and sales again." Anthony The consultants run the island with the attitude of completely draining Taiwan's economy.After each crisis event, representatives of various arms giants in the United States began to lobby Taiwanese politicians.

"I've finished speaking, President Mario, it's up to you to decide."

Chapter 459 Dialogue between the United States and the Soviet Union

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, which was originally responsible for monitoring the movement of the combined fleet, was recalled urgently and stationed in the waters off the Taiwan Sea together with the USS Independence aircraft carrier battle group to prevent the sudden intervention of the Chinese military from changing the situation.

At this time, the emergency line between the White House and the Kremlin has not been in contact for several years. In the Bush era, Yanayev and Bush occasionally communicated on certain issues, but in the more conservative and radical Mario era , The White House and the Kremlin have completely severed contact. The Arabian Sea crisis was the last contact between the two countries. Since then, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union has never cooperated and turned to cold violence.

At this moment, Mario re-dialed the special line of the Kremlin, and he was extremely reluctant.Because the United States has just lost face in a game.Now it is necessary to negotiate with the top leader of the Soviet Union in a low voice to solve the matter. This is simply ruining the dignity of a country's leader.

However, in the view of National Advisor Anthony, the United States' own interests are above all else. Even if it is the president's personal issues, he has to give up three points in front of the fundamental interests of the country.

At the same time, Dobrynin, who serves as an adviser on the world situation, is also analyzing the possibility of the breakdown of this negotiation with Yanayev. When he heard that the Nimitz was withdrawn from the Pacific Ocean to the Taiwan waters, he knew that the United States In this game, he chose to give in.This made Yanayev, who hadn't smiled for several days, finally heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that it seemed that this confrontation that shocked the world had come to an end.

Yanayev breathed a sigh of relief, sat on the office chair, and muttered with his eyes closed, "It's really not easy to deal with this crisis. Not only do we have to transfer the main force of the Pacific Fleet to the south to follow the Chinese ships, but at the same time The Northern Fleet also needs to fill the vacancy in the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Sea of ​​Okhotsk to prevent the American fleet from launching a surprise attack on us. Damn, even Germany and France are eager to try to get a share from this crisis. A piece of the pie. Mobilized at least two divisions on the border between Germany and Poland. So afraid that we will take advantage of this crisis to launch a war to unify Europe?"

"But your deployment of troops in Ukraine has indeed frightened the NATO allies, and even France, which has always been free from NATO's military integration, has begun to seek dialogue." Dobrynin replied.

Yanayev left the report on the European situation on the table, and watched every move of European countries like a clown. Originally, they thought that the combined naval strength was not enough. The United States and the Soviet Union would be defeated in this war. , did not expect the first to be unable to withstand the pressure is actually the United States.

There is also a credit for the Soviet Union behind this. When the Asia-Pacific region was full of doubts, Cuba was also deliberately making small moves to let the CIA notice their actions. At the same time, under the instruction of the Moscow Central Committee, the Ukrainian military district A large-scale mobilization is underway, and the huge momentum has put NATO countries on alert, creating an illusion for everyone.The Soviet Union wanted to take advantage of this Asia-Pacific crisis to launch a war of aggression.

The Soviet Union and China can concentrate on dealing with the crisis in Taiwan, but President Mario has to worry about the threat in the south at the same time, as well as the Soviet Union's moves against NATO countries in Europe.The bigger the small moves behind the Soviet Union, the more difficult it is for the United States to concentrate on dealing with the Taiwan Strait crisis, so the final outcome is that the United States chose to withdraw from this conflict, and China and the Soviet Union won by a narrow margin.

It can be said that without Yanayev's previous NATO subordinates, it is hard to say who will win and who will win in the final outcome. As long as the United States continues to confront, it may really be the Soviet Union and China that will finally admit defeat.

Yanayev was stunned for a moment when the rapid ringtone rang from the phone beside the bed. This phone belonged to the route for secret negotiations between China and the United States. Although it was not dismantled after the Arabian Sea crisis, it was left idle.Even Yanayev was a little surprised when the bell rang.After hesitating for a while, he still picked up the phone and said directly, "President Mario, what's the matter?"

"Of course there is something. It's about the Taiwan crisis. I think we should discuss with Moscow to end this ugly farce." Mario said hesitantly.

"Do you think this is a farce?" Yanayev's tone turned sharply, "It's just your Cold War mentality, but I think it's a country protecting its sovereignty from other countries' interference. Could it be that Mario The president thinks it's wrong for a country to maintain its own territorial integrity?"

"That's not what I mean, Chairman Yanayev. What I mean is that the United States, China, and the Soviet Union should adopt friendly consultation measures instead of choosing to fight each other in the Pacific Ocean, so that it will be more difficult for us to resolve this conflict." Mali Ao's tone was obviously flattering, and Yanayev, who heard this sentence, made a V gesture to his colleagues around him.

Everyone cheered quietly, celebrating the victory of the Soviet Union in this crisis.

"You'd better talk to the Chinese leader about this matter in person. President Mario, the Soviet Union can only serve as a middleman to help you match up. Oh no, since you are so familiar with the road, I think the Soviet Union can even omit the power of matchmaking."

Yanayev retreated, and the more indifferent he was, the more anxious President Mario became. Sure enough, the tone on the other end of the phone became urgent, "Oh, no, that's not what I meant. Attitudes are equally important, and I think there should be a tripartite meeting between us to resolve Asia-Pacific affairs.”

"I will respond to this proposal to the Chinese side. At the same time, the U.S. side will communicate more with the Chinese embassy in the U.S., so as to help resolve this crisis." Yanayev thought for a while, and added, "There is still a problem in Taiwan. On the issue, I advise you to think less, maintaining the status quo is the best choice, whether you act secretly or interfere openly, you will violate their bottom line."

"Believe me, you are also people who have experienced the Korean War and know how terrible this red republic is."

President Mario fell silent, and Yanayev continued, "So President Mario, you should think about it yourself. Whether you want to reconcile or continue the war to the end."

"I understand, Chairman Yanayev." After saying this, President Mario hung up the phone.

After Yanayev put down the microphone, he gestured OK to Dobrynin and said to everyone, "Okay, everyone can have a good night's sleep tonight."

"Is the United States finally relenting?"

"Yes." Yanayev replied.

Dobrynin heaved a sigh of relief, but then lifted his spirits again. For him, his home field is after the United States softens. Now he is not acting as the mouthpiece of the dialogue between the United States and the Soviet Union. Next, he has to lobby and face the past. Western friends.In other words, the senior retired government officials in the Reagan and Bush eras were the targets of Dobrynin's wooing.

"The next step is up to you, Comrade Dobrynin. We have achieved a decisive victory, and the only thing left is the final statement of the United States." Yanayev patted Dobrynin on the shoulder, expressing that he valued this battle very much. Final negotiations.

Dobrynin always showed due self-confidence, just like his calmness and composure when he dealt with the US-Soviet crisis before, he was always able to handle the US and the Soviet Union with ease, allowing the two countries to reach an agreement, so this time For him, it is no exception.

Dobrynin nodded and said firmly, "Don't worry, General Secretary Yanayev, I will definitely complete this task."

4 Chapter [-] Tour to America

Dobrynin's visit to the United States will directly have a dialogue with high-level US government officials. US Secretary of State Warren Christopher and US Presidential Advisor Anthony Lake will take the lead in dialogue with Dobrynin and discuss a series of crises in the Asia-Pacific region. Find a breakthrough and reach a consensus.

Facing the two experienced diplomatic politicians, Dobrynin was not worried. This time he was clearly prepared, or the Soviet government he represented was not eager to reach a consensus with the US, so he As soon as it came up, it asked how the United States should treat the incentives for independence?That is to say, how to deal with Masao Iwasato's policy. Dobrynin believes that as long as this issue is properly resolved, the next tripartite talks will proceed smoothly.

The meeting place was chosen to be the White House, and Dobrynin returned to this familiar building. He politely refused to be accompanied by the new Soviet ambassador to the United States, and faced the American politicians alone.For him, the White House is Dobrynin's battlefield alone.

"The U.S. government has severed its relationship with the leaders of the Gulf." U.S. Secretary of State Warren replied bluntly, "The U.S. government had no formal diplomatic contact with them, so there is no connection. It should be China's request that the Gulf issue will be China's private issue, and the US government will not intervene."

"That's all?" Dobrynin frowned dissatisfiedly. He spread his hands and asked in disappointment, "Is this the only thing the US can do?"

"Aren't these enough? Do you still need the US government to publicly issue an apology statement to satisfy you?" Consultant Anthony replied confidently, "In the American dictionary, we don't have the word apology."

Dobrynin stared at Consultant Anthony Lake until he felt hairy, and then asked with a half-smile, "Excuse me, how many years has Consultant Anthony been involved in political activities?"

"I once presided over the policy of the United States in the Bosnian War, Mr. Dobrynin, and made great achievements." Anthony seemed a little displeased to be questioned about his ability by others.

"Where were you when the Cuban Missile Crisis happened?" Dobrynin leaned back against the sofa, raised his head and said disdainfully, "I was already active in the Moscow political arena when I was still in the Kennedy era. As the Soviet ambassador to the United States, only seven months after he took office, the Cuban missile crisis broke out between the United States and the Soviet Union. President Kennedy negotiated with Moscow through me. The Soviet Union withdrew its missiles, and the United States promised not to attack Cuba and destroy Castro. regime, and also promised to withdraw from the US military bases in Italy and Turkey that threatened the southern border of the Soviet Union. And do you know how important this kind of diplomatic channel behind the scenes does not go through the diplomatic service? That is to say, you can directly avoid the State Department bureaucrats around you, Come through me to get the leaders of your country in touch with the top leaders of the Soviet Union. Know the necessity of my existence in the past few decades? Believe me, Mr. Anthony, I have far more friends in American politics than you know now Much more."

Anthony was speechless by Dobrynin's words. Dobrynin turned around and said to Secretary of State Warren, "Go ahead, Mr. Secretary of State."

"What else do you need us to do?" asked the Secretary of State who was also blocked and had nothing to say.

"After withdrawing from the Pacific Seventh Fleet deployed by the United States in China, come to conduct friendly negotiations with us. Could it be that the way the Americans negotiate is to place two aircraft carrier battle groups at people's doorsteps, and then tell others that we are here for peace ?” Dobrynin justly and awe-inspiringly accused the other party of his shameless behavior.As long as the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group is still floating in the Taiwan waters, it means that the trilateral talks will be based on distrust.

Warren frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Dobrynin's proposal, "No, if China takes the opportunity to seize the Gulf by force while we are withdrawing from Taiwan, then everything we have done before will be in vain."

Dobrynin replied righteously, "This is China's internal affairs. The Soviet Union has no right to interfere, and the United States has no right to interfere. You can negotiate with Chinese diplomats. Anything that happens at that time, the Soviet Union has no right to interfere." Neither is responsible."

After all, the Soviet Union played the role of a mediator, so he justly accused the United States of crossing the border, and at the same time did not make any guarantees to the United States. First of all, this is not in the interests of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union just used this conflict to sell arms to make a fortune.

If we say who the biggest winner in this conflict in the Asia-Pacific region is, there is no doubt that it is the Soviet Union, which has never been involved in the war.

"I need to respond to the president on this issue. After all, I have no right to respond." Warren took a deep breath, and it seems that he has temporarily figured out Moscow's attitude. The United States feels at ease by not playing the role of a lion with a big mouth. It is afraid that China and the Soviet Union will unite to deal with the United States during the talks. This is the first time in history that the two sides have joined forces.

Dobrynin replied, "I also hope that Washington can respond as soon as possible. One more thing, Secretary of State Warren, don't think about challenging Beijing's bottom line, otherwise the trilateral talks will become very embarrassing." ending."

"I also ask China and the Soviet Union to 'raise your hand' on the issue of the Korean Peninsula." Advisor Anthony said abruptly, "Otherwise, the issue of the Korean Peninsula will not arise just after the Taiwan Strait issue is resolved."

Anthony alluded to the recent aggravated situation on the Korean peninsula due to the Asia-Pacific crisis. Dobrynin was taken aback for a moment, and replied in a neutral manner, "The Soviet Union's policy on the Korean peninsula will not change."

It was difficult for Anthony to figure out whether Dobrynin's ambiguous words supported the communist Korean reunification of the peninsula or continued the current situation.But Dobrynin didn't come here today for the peninsula issue, so Anthony only briefly brought up this topic.

Seeing that the goal has been achieved, Dobrynin has no reason to stay in the White House. He stood up and bid farewell to the Secretary of State and the security adviser, "I am very happy that we can reach an agreement. I think all the problems will be solved. , Secretary Warren, and Advisor Anthony."