Since the leak of secret talks between the United States and France, Chirac has faced pressure from the European Union. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has just left the European Union, is also thinking about a Mediterranean alliance. Everyone knows that the so-called alliance in the Mediterranean is nothing more than a small circle of French political interests, but the major European powers will not tolerate France turning the Mediterranean into their own backyard. Adhering to Britain's centuries-old-stirring stick policy, even after withdrawing from the European Union, Blair has to interfere in other people's internal affairs.

The British foreign secretary tried to negotiate with France to build a circle of interests in the Mediterranean, but Chirac forcefully refused. The British prime minister, who poured cold water on him, naturally will not give up the opportunity to suppress him, in addition to the inducement, there is also the same coercion. Contact U.S. President Mario in the hope of breaking into the French coterie together.

The Union of the Mediterranean became the target of fire, and this prestigious land sea became the battleground of major powers.

They have no interest in winning over the countries bordering the Mediterranean and achieving common prosperity, they just need to take advantage of this opportunity to further open up the raw material market in Africa to facilitate the plundering and dumping of goods by Europe and the United States. After all, the huge trade deficit is there, how can the United States give up the opportunity?

On his way to the Mediterranean Alliance plan, Chirac was in ambush with axemen sent by the five rogues.

The cold light is cold, and there are many crises.

Kohl has no interest in Chirac's southward policy, and he only hopes that there will be no further trouble at a time when the EU is in crisis. Therefore, he vigorously opposed Cole's plan to go south, and prevented Spain and other countries from reaching a unanimous agreement.

However, Cole's obstruction did not succeed in stopping Chirac's ambitions.

On the contrary, the first person to contact Jospin was Yanayev's foreign adviser, Dobrynin.

As the first person to propose a plan to carve up the Mediterranean, as well as the president's foreign adviser, this kind of matter naturally needs to be handled by him. So it's no surprise that Jospin appeared in Paris.

Paris is not only a romantic fashion capital, but also a battlefield where the smoke of gunpowder is invisible in the eyes of today's political leaders.

However, by choosing to appear at the Paris Conference at such a delicate time, anyone would think that the Soviet Union had other plans. And Jospin, who is quiet, has already seen the conspiracy of this well-mannered diplomat. After all, most of his life's work has been wiping his ass for the Soviet Union.

A living fossil who lived from the Khrushchev era to Yanayev's rule, who was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis, covered up the scandal of the Moscow top brass for Brezhnev in front of Nixon, and entered the Central Committee-Central-Books-Records Office during the Gorbachev era.

This man, known as Kissinger of the Soviet Union, has an unfathomable conspiracy beneath the surface of the hostage's politeness.

He appeared on an occasion with an absolute hidden purpose.

When France and the Soviet Union held separate talks, Dobrynin mentioned the plan for a Mediterranean Union, and it was time to throw out the Soviet Union's "interest" and express his support for the Union.

"If I understand very well that the EU countries want a piece of the pie, but I don't understand why Moscow is interested in the Union for the Mediterranean?"

French Prime Minister Jospin stared at Dobrynin in front of him and asked vigilantly, "What's more, Moscow has no intersection with the Mediterranean Sea at all, and your nearest fleet is also stuck in the Black Sea." So the Mediterranean Sea was only the sphere of interests of the countries of Western and Southern Europe before, and the USSR had no opportunity to get involved in this aspect. ”

Jospan made it clear from the outset that it was impossible for the Soviet Union to intervene, for whatever reason.

"Besides, we have withstood even the pressure of the United States, Great Britain and Germany, so Moscow has no chance. Even if the Barcelona process ends up running aground, we won't rush to let anyone else come on board. ”

Dobrynin pushed his glasses and smiled like a politician's trademark. He noticed Jospin's left hand tapping on the table. This action clearly tells himself that the other party is a little nervous.

Whether it was anticipation or fear, Dobrynin was completely clear only after the temptation.

So he began to test the other party's attitude.

"Oh, really?"

Dobrynin made a leaning forward motion, looked up slightly at Jospin's face, and said, "But can France resist and turn the Mediterranean into its own backyard driven by interests?" As far as I know, for this reason, certain feuding countries have become willing to put aside their hatred and sit down at the negotiating table to discuss issues. In other words, their attitudes are changing. After all, in politics there are only eternal interests, and there are no eternal enemies. Presumably, Prime Minister Jospin is also well aware of this truth. ”

"Germany runs its own EU and has no interest in your little moves. Britain and the United States, who want a piece of the pie, want to intervene in the plan of the Union Bank of the Mediterranean, do you think France really prevents Britain and the United States from joining forces among the five permanent members? ”

The look of embarrassment that appeared on Jospin's face was not unexpected, he leaned back slightly, tilted his head and said, "Listen to my advice, Prime Minister Jospin. Even if you can't stop the United States and Britain from joining in the end, it would be much better to let the Soviet Union into your club than if you were to face two great powers alone. ”

Jospin smiled bitterly after listening to Dobrynin's answer, and he asked tentatively, "Franco-Russian alliance?" ”

Dobrynin nodded, "To be exact, it should be the Franco-Soviet alliance." ”

"You've felt it, haven't you?"

Dobrynin looked mysterious, and deliberately lowered his voice, "The European Union could collapse at any time now." Once the EU collapses, it will be the time for the rise of the Union for the Mediterranean. Of course, you can choose to do nothing, preferring to watch your European raw material market being eroded by the United States bit by bit and be powerless. ”

"You ......"

Jospin frowned, and Dobrynin's "curse" made him feel displeased. But what the other party said was completely true, first, he did not have the capital to independently operate this alliance. Second, the alliance was established to expand its influence in North Africa and regain profits. Third, and most importantly, the United States is stirring up the Mediterranean situation and trying to profit from it.

"We're not saying you have to force you to form alliances and join the game. The USSR is not the United States and will not take advantage of the fire to rob. ”

Dobrynin was very sincere, hoping that the other side would understand that the Soviet Union really had no intention of joining the Mediterranean.

Because the short-term profits of Soviet intervention in the Mediterranean are far less than those of the other three countries, in the long run, the Soviet Union, which has obtained a joint trusteeship of the Turkish Straits, can go further and point the red forces into the Mediterranean.

Then dye it red.

Politics, war, or blood.

"We only hope that when President Chirac is powerless to stop the British and French attacks, we hope that the Soviet Union will become an ally of France against our enemies on the framework of the Mediterranean, and that's it."

Dobrynin's words were finished, he crossed his hands and looked at the other party who had fallen silent, and said with a smile, "It's up to you, Prime Minister Jospin." ”

Jospin, of course, could not decide such a big issue alone, and he needed to go back and discuss it with Chirac. But Dobrynin's proposal clearly convinced him. If France is unable to resist the United States to seize the raw material market in North Africa and the financial offensive advantage of Britain, then it is especially necessary to win over the Soviet Union politically.

"I'll go back and think about it, Mr. Dobrynin."

Jospin still gave a negative answer on the spot, and his answer was very hesitant, because he wanted to know Chirac's attitude and how he would view the matter.

President Jacques Chirac, who was enjoying afternoon tea and warm sunshine on the windowsill of the Élysée Palace, received a call from Jospin, who told him that the Soviet Union had made a proposal that was not tempting, but very safe.

"Pull the Soviet Union in when France can't stop the American invasion?"

Chirac did not reply, but fell into deep thought.

First of all, the best solution for the Union for the Mediterranean is for France to reject all the ambitious powers and use its own plans to create a closed circle. This small circle is able to safeguard the interests of France.

But the fact is that France is not only short of money, but also has to face the eyes of the three superpowers, and they will not miss the opportunity to invade. The only danger is that one of them is willing to form an alliance with him.

"We haven't decided what to do yet, so we'll give them an answer a little later when the cabinet meets up."

It seems that the second round of negotiations can be postponed.

In order to win over the world, Jospin postponed the second meeting between France and the Soviet Union.

"Taking allies as thieves to guard against it, the hearts of the successive leaders of France are really not broad-minded, they are all a virtue."

Dobrynin was still a little indignant when he walked out of the conference room, and now the results of this meeting were not as rich as he had imagined. France stubbornly defended the small circle in the Mediterranean, but refused to concede half a step.

When Dobrynin dialed the Kremlin's office, it was somewhat unexpected.

"The stupid French haven't figured it out yet, and only we can save them?"

Yanayev said disdainfully on the phone, "And what we are proposing is only an idea, if the timid France gives us this answer, it seems that the Americans will have to reason with France." Your trip to Paris can come to an end. ”

Leaking secrets without negotiation to exert pressure, the Soviet Union and the United States both used the same means to pressure each other to submit.

"Do you need me to come back soon?"

Dobrynin was a little unconvinced, and he wanted to go back and advise the other party, but Yanayev gave a negative answer.

"It's not in vain, any further discussion will only make the French alarmed. It should then be the turn of the Americans to come and discuss this with Chirac or Jospin, there is no need for us to intervene, and if France cannot withstand the pressure, he will naturally come to us. ”

Yanayev has a full hand of good cards, but he just needs to wait until the conditions are fulfilled.

If the demon really has the backbone to kneel, then the hairy bear will be his first ally.

"Okay."

Dobrynin had no choice but to accept his fate temporarily.

Hearing that the Soviet Union was also going to get involved, the White House began to panic a little. Although it is not known what Dobrynin said to Jospin when he went to the Paris Conference, but the fact that he has nothing to do with the Paris Conference will appear means that there must be an ulterior conspiracy behind it. Every Kremlin-educated politician blames him on conspiracy theories. There may have been a haunted deal between the Soviet Union and France.

The President of the United States urgently summoned Madeleine, who now needs to find out Yanayev's intentions.

"The Soviets have come out again to stir up trouble."

"Our goal has changed now, which is to get in touch with France as soon as possible. Be clear about the conditions between. ”

"Hearing news like this makes it feel like a bad Black Friday."

Madeleine chimed in, then asked, "But President Mario, isn't there a slim chance that France will complete the Union for the Mediterranean?" ”

Mario nodded, "I'm afraid that that idiot Chirac started this project in a hot-headed situation. After all, the Soviet Union and France have been at loggerheads, and if the two cooperate to fund the project, even if the project is immature, the United States will not have a chance to intervene again. ”

"The Soviet Union must have discovered something on this project, which is why it thought of exploiting the loopholes. We can't afford to be left behind. ”

Adhering to the policy of opposing the Soviet Union, Mario must win the project before the Soviet Union.

With his hands in his pockets, President Mario said, "There are bills in our country that need to be voted on in Congress in the near future to limit real estate loans and improve the health care system, and Vice President Al Gore cannot stand alone on his own." I hope you will be able to become a special presidential envoy again and travel to France. ”

President Mario paused and said seriously, "This time I hope you can throw all your chips away, and France will not refuse our request." ”

Madeleine nodded, she was ready. This kind of behind-the-scenes dealings gradually became familiar, and the dealings with the Soviet Union changed from a tough attitude at the beginning to a cautious attitude later.

There is nothing more terrible than a madman who wants to go to war at the slightest disagreement, and if things end up at an intractable impasse, they will look for an opportunity in the political conflict.

Sure enough, it is a terrible people who like to drink vodka in one hand and carry a nuclear button in the other, and even President Bush's evaluation of Yanayev is a rational and terrible madman.

President Mario's eyes sharpened, and if France was not willing to agree, he was prepared for the worst.

"By the way, if France is not willing to cooperate with the United States, then we will completely disrupt the layout of the Soviet Union. Completely disrupt the plan this time. ”

"I can't get it."

"They don't want to think about it." (To be continued.) )