In the early hours of the morning, Leslie met with the Malaysian prime minister and immediately set off for the flight

Although Leslie did not explain why he left Kuala Lumpur early, "Good Thing" reporters speculated that it was directly related to China's military operations and the actions of the US military in the South China Sea.

This is indeed the case.

Immediately after China sent troops to attack the Philippines-controlled islands, Leslie spoke by phone with the White House. When Frederick learned that he had sent the USS Washington aircraft carrier battle group to the mouth of the Mekong River, he was very angry, although he did not thunder. After asking the president to order the withdrawal of the carrier battle group as soon as possible, Leslie left Kuala Lumpur by plane.

As the most strategic-minded senior official in this administration, Leslie is well aware of the consequences of sending an aircraft carrier battle group.

If China does not want to get bogged down in the "Vietnam War," the United States cannot get involved in the "Vietnam War." An Iranian war has already devastated the United States, and a direct confrontation with China in Vietnam will not end much better. If China is determined to fight a "war without gunpowder" with the United States, it will be difficult to estimate the losses of the United States. If nothing else, as long as China appropriately reduces the profits of composite batteries and lowers the prices of exported electric vehicles and electric products by 1c, it can make American companies that have just improved a little bit of a harsh winter.

Compared with China, the United States needs more recuperation and sufficient time for development.

Leslie knew that Frederick was a president who didn't have much "opinion." Compared with the previous federal governments, Frederick's cabinet is very "powerful", not only has an expert like Leslie who has a super strategic vision, is good at grasping the strategic situation, and is good at dealing with strategic issues, but also Treduy, who is proficient in intelligence, Stockton, who is good at diplomacy, and Berkeley, who was born in the army.

As president, Frederick doesn't need to be talented, he just needs to make good use of every official's staff.

Prior to this, the president had been impeccable in the use of personnel, but at this time he made a serious mistake.

Don't think about it. Leslie knows that it is Berkeley who plays the "key" role. When the Secretary of State and the National Security Adviser are abroad. Frederick had military problems. Only Berkeley Land advice can be adopted.

In order to correct the mistake as soon as possible. Avoid making bigger mistakes. Leslie must return to Washington immediately.

Leslie when he leaves Kuala Lumpur. Under the arrangement of the Prime Minister of Thailand. The Foreign Ministers of the Philippines and the Republic of China held urgent consultations at the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand.

2 Consultations were held on the morning and afternoon of the 28th. No constructive consensus could be reached.

On the way to the Prime Minister's Office. Huang Guowei received the latest news from the State Council. The first step has been completed in the military operation to recover the islands and reefs occupied by the Philippines. All uninhabited reefs are under control. Within 3 hours. The Marines will capture the first islands and reefs where Philippine troops are stationed. Before dawn. Complete all combat operations.

It's good news. Again, it is a bargaining weight.

When he met Malaysian Foreign Minister Shamaka at the Thai Prime Minister's Office, Huang Guowei was very calm.

After arranging the venue and expressing good wishes, the Thai Prime Minister took the people away.

"Mr. Shamaga." Huang Guowei did not waste time, and the other side took the initiative to hold urgent consultations, indicating that his attitude had changed, and he took this opportunity to throw out something that was "convincing" enough to make the negotiations easier. After putting the documents on the table, Huang Guowei said: "Our army has taken control of most of the islands and reefs occupied by the Philippines, and the second phase of combat operations is about to begin. As expected, before dawn, our army will be able to control all the islands and reefs occupied by the Philippines. ”

"Before dawn?" Shamaga showed a look of surprise, "Mr. Huang, you're not bragging, are you?" ”

"Bragging?" Huang Guowei smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Shamaga, do you think I will brag in diplomacy?" ”

Shamaga hesitated for a moment and said, "So, your army has enough strength to occupy all the islands and reefs?" ”

"Mr. Shamaga, we are not talking about military strength, but about the relationship between the two countries and the future of the two peoples." Huang Guowei showed a very serious look. "War is something we don't want to see, and we don't want to impose war on the peoples of both countries. However, the interests of the state and the nation cannot be argued, and we have no choice but to consider extreme measures. My country has been trying to resolve disputes by peaceful means, but your country has been slow to show the sincerity it deserves. Your Excellency's words at this time make me feel that your country does not want to solve the problem through negotiation at all! ”

Shama let out a long breath, looking a little nervous.

As Malaysia's foreign minister, Shamaka has had more than 100 contacts with Wong on different occasions and has always considered Wong to be the best-tempered of the high-ranking officials of the Republic. Huang Guowei's expression of such excitement shows that the foreign minister of the Republic has received strong support, and also shows that the patience of the Republic has reached the limit.

"Mr. Shamaga, since I am willing to come to negotiate, I show that we still want to settle the dispute peacefully." Huang Guowei took out the second document, "The friendship between China and Malaysia has a long history, and we should not affect the future development of the country because of some small problems." press

On the condition that we have previously proposed, we can accept all the facilities occupied by your country on the islands for a fee; Acquire all of your country's domestic industries for resource exploitation in the South China Sea by way of transfer of the contracted territory. In addition, China will also give the return country the 'most favored nation for trade' treatment. Of course, I also hope that your country will grant our country the most-favored-nation status in trade, so as to enhance the economic exchanges between the two countries. ”

Shamaga hesitated for a moment and said, "The conditions proposed by your country are indeed very tempting, but they are ......"

"We can hold formal negotiations." Huang Guowei interrupted Shamaga a little rudely, and said, "In any case, it is my country's original intention to resolve the dispute through negotiation. As long as the territorial and territorial disputes are resolved, China can also carry out more pragmatic and constructive cooperation with your country in other fields other than economy and trade, such as defense, culture, diplomacy, and so on. ”

After pondering for a while, Shamaga said: "I agree to have formal negotiations and resolve the dispute through formal negotiations. ”

Seeing that Shamajia's attitude had changed, Huang Guowei showed a satisfied smile.

Until then, Shamaga had not mentioned "formal negotiations". For Malaysia, the formal negotiations between Kenya and the Republic on the dispute between the Spratly and South China Sea have demonstrated tacit acquiescence to the Republic's sovereignty over the Spratly and South China Sea, and the position has undergone a fundamental shift, and the chances of resolving the dispute through peaceful settlement have greatly increased.

Subsequently, the two foreign ministers confirmed that the first round of formal negotiations would be held in Bangkok on March 311.

In the next two days, the two sides will negotiate to determine the main elements of formal negotiations. The Republic demands only one point: the return of all the occupied islands and the South China Sea waters belonging to the Republic. Malaysia has many requirements, such as economic aid, trade policy, military exchanges, and so on.

With this "successful" result, Huang Guowei left the Thai Prime Minister's Office.

Zhao Rundong didn't go to bed and waited for Huang Guowei's call.

After receiving the news that the Malaysian foreign minister took the initiative to request urgent consultations, Zhao Rundong knew that the negotiations were "playful." While Wong is unlikely to get any substantive results from the foreign minister-level talks, as long as Malaysia feels threatened militarily and feels that it is unable to hold on to the occupied islands and reefs, it will retreat to the next best thing and use the negotiations to gain more benefits.

The key is not how much benefit it can give Malaysia, but whether it can be slightly higher than the price offered by the United States.

Receiving a call from Huang Guowei, Zhao Rundong let out a sigh. Subsequently, Zhao Rundong called Peng Maobang to inquire about the progress of the combat operation. After confirming that the Marines would definitely be able to recover all the islands and reefs occupied by the Philippines before dawn, Zhao Rundong was overjoyed.

Military action is the most weighty weight at the negotiating table.

The main "driving force" for Malaysia to "change its mind" is not the Republic's determination to resolve the dispute between the Spratly and the South China Sea through military means, but the strength of the Republic!

The national game is not about determination, but about strength!

This is the biggest difference between Zhao Rundong and Ji Youguo.

In dealing with peripheral issues, whether it is the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War or the East China Sea War, Ji Youguo shows more often the determination of the Republic than the strength of the Republic. For a long time, Zhao Rundong did not agree with Ji Youguo's policy, because Zhao Rundong felt that Ji Youguo's "determination" was too advanced.

It is not surprising that Zhao Rundong has such thoughts.

As a national leader from a military background, Zhao Rundong pays more attention to strength. The personal experience of the southern border counterattack made Zhao Rundong believe that strength determines everything. Compared with Ji Youguo, who was born as an official and had some idealistic overtones, Zhao Rundong is often more realistic.

"Realism" has skewed the outside world's understanding of Zhao Rundong.

In the case of not having enough strength, Zhao Rundong will avoid trouble and wait for the opportunity. When the republic has enough strength, Zhao Rundong will take the initiative to seize the opportunity.

The two completely different strategies make many people unable to feel Zhao Rundong's "pulse".

After calming down, Zhao Rundong called Pan Yunsheng and asked about the progress of the intelligence work.

The reply was very vague, and Pan Yunsheng did not introduce the details, but only promised to do his best.

Zhao Rundong did not force it, intelligence work is different from military operations, and forcing it will not lead to anything. Besides, Pan Yunsheng is the best intelligence chief in the Republic, and if he can't handle it, no one else can do it.

Phan Yunsheng was also annoyed, arranging both for Nguyen Luong Ngoc to return to Hanoi for work and for the operation in Kuala Lumpur. After receiving a call from Zhao Yundong, Pan Yunsheng sent an order to the "spies" who were operating in Kuala Lumpur, asking them to report on the progress as soon as possible.

waited until dawn, and Pan Yunsheng did not receive the news.

By this time, Malaysian Foreign Minister Shamaka had returned to Kuala Lumpur. Before he had time to rest, Shamaga rushed to the Prime Minister's Office by car to report the results of the consultations to Prime Minister Gandulo.

For Malaysia, time is running out! (To be continued)

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