In Jawaharal Villa, the guard strength has been increased from a company to a battalion, the armored combat vehicles parked at the gate have also been replaced by "Arjun" main battle tanks, and a sniper team from the NSG, commonly known as the "Black Cat" special forces, has been deployed on the commanding heights around it......

Because the site of the explosion at the Prime Minister's Palace had not yet been cleared, Santos lived in the villa.

After pouring the water, the secretary handed the lid containing the pill to Santos. Injuries from sixteen years ago still torment Santos today. During the humid summer months, the severe pain in the wound not only made it difficult for Santos to sleep, but also forced him to take painkillers.

Less than two days after taking office, Santos has deeply experienced the difficulties of being in power.

US Secretary of State Lynch, who had just sent off the Russian foreign minister, who had come to mediate in his capacity as a special envoy of the Russian president, was waiting outside again.

"Please come in, Mr. Lynch." Santos rubbed his sore temples a few times.

Yesterday the battle plan was agreed with the commanders of the three services, which lasted until midnight. In the morning, I met with representatives of other political parties and families in the ruling coalition, and then met with special envoys from other countries. For nearly fifty hours, Santos rested for less than four hours.

The faintly painful injury made Santos feel that he was no longer the warrior he was twenty years ago.

By the time the secretary brought Lynch into the study, Santos had already adjusted.

At the first glance of Santos, Lynch found that the health of India's interim prime minister was very bad, not only not well-rested, but also seriously overdrawn and not vigorous. After sitting down, Lynch didn't look at Santos again, but wondered in his heart whether it was necessary to "support" a ruler who didn't live long.

"Your Excellency, it's been a hard work." Santos is polite and personable, more gentlemanly than a gentleman. "Time is pressing, and I believe that Your Excellency also hopes to report the situation to the President of your country as soon as possible, if you don't mind, let's talk directly about the key points. If I'm not mistaken, Your Excellency is here to mediate tensions in South Asia, right? ”

The Santos site is "mediation". Instead of "dissolving".

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister. We have been following the situation in South Asia for a long time. It also actively promotes reconciliation between India and Pakistan. "Euphemism at the same time. Lynch decided to go on the defensive. Before figuring out Santos' attitude. He doesn't show the American hole card. "The crisis came very suddenly. No one expected it. Terrorists are the enemy of the whole world. While we strongly support your country's efforts to combat terrorism. But we feel. Pakistan is a major counter-terrorism force in South Asia. We will never risk the condemnation of the world. Launching a terrorist attack against your country. Only by working together. Only then can we eradicate terrorism. The India-Pakistan crisis will not help in any way in the war on terror. It is also not in the fundamental interests of your country. ”

As a shrewd diplomat. Lynch is very careful in rhetoric and grammar. A lot of vague and ambiguous words and phrases are used. Emphasis was placed on India's territorial interests. The suspicion of Pakistan has not been completely ruled out. Leave room for later conversations.

"Mr. Secretary. I know what you mean. But I need a more reasonable explanation. "Santos is also a place where he studied diplomacy. Lynch was vague. I just want to understand the basic attitude of the other party. "Whether it's Pakistan. Or is it that another country or organization is behind the planning of the terrorist attack against India? Someone has to be Prime Minister Gandhi. Responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent Indian citizens. There is no more rational explanation. I can only believe it. The two bombings were in response to military provocations against India. We must. It is bound to respond strongly and resolutely to this point. ”

Just one round. Lynch showed his intentions. Santos also made India's position clear.

After a brief silence. Lynch said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, is very clear. I can also understand the situation of His Excellency the Prime Minister at this time. I represent the President of the United States. It is hoped that His Excellency the Prime Minister will be more cautious in taking action. Control the scale of the operation. If necessary. We will provide assistance to the best of our ability in your country's efforts to combat terrorism. ”

Santos smiled and gave the guard and secretary standing by the door a glance to avoid them for a moment.

Lynch immediately understood, leaned closer to Santos, and said in a low voice: "I am here to consult with Your Excellency on behalf of the President, and I hope Your Excellency will not mind." ”

"I can understand, after all, your country is in a rather awkward situation." Santos leaned a little closer to Lynch, too. "I would like to know what is the attitude of the president of your country to our upcoming military action."

There is no doubt that this question is too straightforward and too difficult.

After pondering for a while, Lynch said: "We will not intervene in the military conflict between your country and Pakistan, but we will provide assistance to your country to the best of our ability." ”

"For example......" Santos extended the conversation.

"Intelligence," Lynch replied crisply, "we can provide your country with all the intelligence related to military operations." ”

Santos nodded slightly, not very satisfied.

Lynch saw what Santos meant, but did not continue to raise the "buy price".

Santos is a politician by military background and has a deep understanding of military operations. At the moment, what the United States can do is to provide military intelligence to India. Even if the United States agrees to provide India with weapons and equipment, even the most advanced weapons and equipment, it will be difficult for the Indian army to master American-made weapons and equipment within a few days. The command mode of the Indian army and the supporting facilities in all aspects are aimed at Russian-made weapons, which are completely incompatible with American-made weapons. Unless the United States sends personnel to participate in the war, it is of no practical significance for India to obtain American weapons and equipment.

"We need full intelligence support." Santos understands this, "including China's military deployment in the river valley and in the Pamirs." ”

"That's fine." Lynch immediately assured. "Before the outbreak of war, we will provide your country with information on the deployment of Pakistan and the squadron. After the outbreak of war, we can also provide your country with information on the movement of Pakistan and the squadron. To this end, it is necessary to establish an information exchange in New Delhi and to have an intelligence liaison officer in order to deliver relevant information to your country in a timely manner. ”

"I'll make the arrangements, when will your intelligence officers arrive?"

"Within twenty-four hours."

Santos showed a rare smile, pondered for a while, and said, "We will attack within forty-eight hours, and I hope that when the time comes, your country will be able to fulfill its promise." ”

"Your Excellency, the President has sent me here to show our firm support for your country." Lynch sat up straight, turned his tone and said, "We will fulfill our promises, and at the same time hope that your country will treat the war with caution and not harm the interests of the whole world." ”

Lynch was not talking about the "interests of the whole world", but about the "interests of the United States."

Santos knew very well what Lynch meant, and said, "Mr. Secretary, your president is worried that we will use nuclear weapons in war?" ”

Lynch didn't speak, he understood what he meant.

"I can make a solemn commitment to Mr. Secretary and to your President that we will not use nuclear weapons as long as the adversary does not use them, as long as New Delhi is not threatened." Santos's tone was very solemn. "In order to avoid accidental injury to your personnel, I hope that during the war, your country will temporarily withdraw its fleet from the Arabian Sea and stop providing all military assistance to Pakistan."

Lynch agreed to this question without even thinking about it.

Two disobedient classmates are going to fight, and since the class leader doesn't come forward to stop it, they should vacate their territory.

Lynch received assurances from India that nuclear weapons would not be used, and Santos received U.S. pledges of intelligence support and a moratorium on military support to Pakistan.

Next, the two discussed the details.

Two and a half hours later, Lynch left Jawaharal Hills.

At this time, Huang Guowei's car had just come to the gate of the villa.

Seeing the Cadillac bulletproof sedan with the American flag on the front of the car, Huang Guowei showed a bitter smile. The Führer asked him to visit India as a special envoy, which was a waste of fuel for the special plane. Before he walked into Santos's study, India's interim prime minister had already made the decision to start a war.

Completely different from the treatment Lynch received, Huang Guowei only spent less than an hour in the villa.

In the evening, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic left New Delhi on a diplomatic plane. After returning to Beijing, Huang Guowei immediately went to the head of state's capital. By the time he arrived, it was past ten o'clock in the evening.

Ji Youguo hadn't slept yet, and was watching the evening news on the news channel.

"Before me, Santos met with the special envoy of the President of the United States." Before Huang Guowei sat down, he began to introduce the situation. "I spoke with Santos for 50 minutes, and he was very tough and said that he would resolutely punish the culprits of the Humayun Tomb bombing and the bombing of the Prime Minister's Palace. If I'm not mistaken, Santos has received strong assurances and promises from the United States that India is about to go to war with Pakistan. ”

"We expected that." Ji Youguo brought a cup of tea. "How's the situation in New Delhi?"

"I'm nervous." Huang Guowei just picked up the teacup and put it down again, because it was too hot. "Rumours of war are everywhere, the Indian police have stepped up security alerts, and the internal anti-terrorist unit has moved into the city. When I met with the Indian Foreign Minister, I also deliberately mentioned the current tensions, but I was not able to get valuable information. ”

"Did Santos promise not to use nuclear weapons?"

Huang Guowei was slightly startled and said: "Santos was a little vague when he answered this question and did not show his attitude. Führer, don't you think ......"

Ji Youguo shook his hand and didn't let Huang Guowei continue.

After pondering for a while, Ji Youguo smiled coldly and said, "Santos's four years at Cambridge University were not wasted. Rest assured, India will not use nuclear weapons. ”

"But ......"

"Guowei, you are an expert in diplomacy, don't you understand Santos's intentions?"

Huang Guowei frowned slightly, feeling that Ji Youguo's judgment was a bit reasonable.

"If Santos had made up his mind to use nuclear weapons, he would not have been vague in his diplomatic pretext, and would have even deliberately stated that he would not use nuclear weapons, so that we could let our guard down. Santos has not made a clear statement on this issue, indicating that he has no intention of using nuclear weapons at all, but only wants to have a deterrent effect through an ambiguous attitude. ”

"If that's the case, it's definitely the attitude of the United States that plays a role."

Ji Youguo nodded. "In addition to the attitude, there is also the commitment made."

Long before Huang Guowei returned, Ji Youguo thought that the main purpose of the US presidential envoy's visit to India was to get Santos to promise not to use nuclear weapons in war. For this reason, the United States must give India some benefits.

After receiving the benefits of the United States, in what way will India detonate the war?

Damn it*

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