On 19 July, the Security Council adopted a resolution to expand sanctions against Japan

In the afternoon, Japanese Foreign Minister Nako Tsukumo arrived at the UN headquarters in New York and declared at the UN General Assembly that Japan's development of nuclear weapons was for national defense needs and was not aimed at any country. At the ensuing general debate of the UN General Assembly, Liao Zhijie, the chief representative of the Republic to the United Nations, strongly condemned Japan's "nuclear adventure policy" and demanded that Japan immediately stop nuclear tests, destroy nuclear weapons and all related equipment, and accept comprehensive verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Representatives of the Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Russia, and other countries have also made similar statements.

On this day, the United Nations Headquarters is no more lively place in the world.

The General Debate, which was originally scheduled to last for 11 hours, was attended by representatives of almost all countries, and the condemnation was endless. The representative of the Republic of Korea, despite repeated urgings by the moderator of the conference, extended the allotted 15 minutes to 2 hours and 2c hours.

The problem is that the UN General Assembly has no decision-making power on key issues.

In the evening of the same day, representatives of the five permanent members of the Security Council held closed-door consultations.

After attending the general debate, Na Ke Zhumo went to Washington to have secret contacts with the US Secretary of State.

At this time, the problems facing the United States are also very serious.

On October 17, South Korean President Park Tae-hyun spoke with Frederick on the hotline for 90 minutes after publicly denouncing Japan.

Regardless of what the South Korean president said in the hotline, South Korea's attitude is very clear.

In the past. South Korea communicates with the U.S. in advance before making any major announcements. Let the U.S. know South Korea's attitude. It can be regarded as a "request for instructions". This time is completely different. The President of South Korea issued a statement first. Then communicate with the President of the United States. It has made it clear that the United States will no longer be "consulted". Ventilation only with the United States.

Subtle changes. It just shows the attitude of South Korea.

Although South Korea still relies on the United States for national security. But from the 21st century. South Korea has been seeking an independent defense capability. After the Japanese military government came to power. South Korea has accelerated the pace of national defense construction. It has not only purchased advanced weapons and equipment from the United States, including the F-35. It has also carried out extensive and in-depth military cooperation and technical exchanges with Russia, China, France, Germany and other countries.

No matter how stupid the Koreans are. I also know that the United States is not a completely reliable ally.

U.S. policy toward Japan's nuclear issue. It made South Korea even more cold from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.

Park Tae-hyun made a clear hint when he spoke to Frederick on the hotline. If the United States cannot get Japan to disarm nuclear. Even if the United States continues to provide South Korea with a nuclear umbrella. South Korea will launch a nuclear weapons development program. Efforts will be made to develop nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon delivery vehicles within three to five years.

For the United States, the Japanese nuclear issue is troublesome enough.

If Japan is lost, if it loses South Korea again, the United States' Asia-Pacific strategic defense line will be wiped out.

In order to stabilize the mood in South Korea, Frederick ordered the adjustment of military deployment on the same day, and put on a posture of military threat against Japan.

The problem is that what South Korea needs is substantive action.

The arrival of Na Ke Zhumo gave the United States a glimmer of hope. Under Frederick's arrangement, Leslie personally went to the Japanese embassy to meet with Nako Zhumo alone.

When she met the Japanese Foreign Minister, Leslie had an indescribable feeling.

Before accepting Frederick's invitation to become U.S. secretary of state, Leslie traveled to Japan several times, including two years before the 20166 East China Sea War.

The changes in Ke Zhumo are the epitome of changes in Japan.

Unlike previous Japanese foreign ministers, Nako Zhumo did not wear a suit when attending official occasions, but a tuxedo of the old Japanese Empire. Compared with the Japanese foreign minister in the past, Na Ke Zhumo did not look a little grovel in front of the US secretary of state, and even if his demeanor was not arrogant, he at least regarded the United States as an equal country. When receiving Leslie, Na Ke Zhumo raised the rules even more, and did not come out to greet him in person, but only sent a secretary to come.

Everything justifies the idea that Japan managed to get rid of American influence.

As the talks began, Leslie's feelings became even more pronounced. Na Ke Zhumo did not take the initiative to raise the nuclear issue, or even Japan-US relations, but in a very surprising tone, proposed to jointly build a "common future between Japan and the United States", suggesting that Japan could deal with the Chinese threat for the United States and share world hegemony with the United States.

"Your Excellency, do you mean that Japan will become the dominant power in the world in the future?"

"Mr. Secretary, you misunderstood me." That Ke Zhumo talked with Murakami Sadamasa for a long time before leaving, and his attitude was actually Murakami's attitude. "Japan has never wanted to become a world power like the United States, it just wants to gain the status and influence it deserves. We all have to admit that China poses a huge threat to both of us. Your country's greatest potential enemy is China, and Japan's rise is a good way to share the pressure on your country. To do this, Japan must have limited strategic deterrence capabilities. Of course, no matter how Japan develops, it will not be able to become a world power like yours, let alone affect your country's interests and security

Threat. ”

Leslie smiled faintly and said, "This is why your country is developing nuclear weapons?" ”

Na Ke Zhumo did not avoid this question, and gave a positive answer very readily.

"The problem is, in my opinion, your country's reasons are completely untenable." Leslie paused for a moment and said, "In accordance with our previous alliance agreement, we will provide national security for your country, and we have done so for decades." Given the actual situation of your country, not only will it not be possible to engage in a nuclear arms race with China, but it will also lead to serious consequences that are unimaginably serious. Moreover, your country does not have a real strategic deterrent capability. Isn't your country worried about the unbearable consequences of this? ”

That Ke Zhumo frowned slightly and said, "What does the Secretary of State mean that we should give up?" ”

"Is there a better option?"

After pondering for a while, Na Ke Zhumo said: "The situation is very clear, our country already has nuclear weapons, and it is about to have a real strategic deterrent capability. We will consider Mr. Secretary's proposals, but we would prefer your country to proceed from the actual situation and deal rationally with the real situation. ”

"In other words, your country will never give up nuclear weapons?"

Na Ke Zhumo didn't speak, and his attitude was very clear.

"In that case, I can also tell Your Excellency very clearly." Leslie paused for a moment and said, "If your country does not give up its nuclear weapons, we have the right to terminate our obligations at any time in accordance with the treaty we have signed." Proceeding from the actual interests of our country and national security, we will certainly take appropriate measures and actions to solve practical problems. Of course, this is not a threat, but only the attitude of our country, and I hope that Your Excellency will be able to convey this clearly to the Prime Minister of your country. I would also like to reiterate once again that my country hopes that your country will take into account the current international situation and make the most rational and sensible choice. ”

Speaking of which, the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

When Leslie left the Japanese embassy and went to the White House, Na Ke Zhumo spoke with Murakami Sadamasa on the phone and reported on his contacts with the U.S. Secretary of State.

Leslie also immediately reported the situation to US President Frederick in person.

"Talking?"

"You can say that, but the results are more obvious." Leslie sighed, "We've got to be tough, or Japan will get an inch."

Judging by Na Ke Zhumo's attitude, Japan will not pose a threat to us in the short term, and it has no intention of replacing us. ”

Frederick smiled wryly and said, "It's just a short-term purpose. ”

"It's true, Japan is a country that is difficult to understand with our thinking, and a Japan that has lost control cannot be measured by common sense." Leslie smiled bitterly, "Now it seems that Japan has taken the initiative to state that it will not pose a threat to us, and it is clear that it wants to use our influence to buy enough time for development." ”

"That is, Japan still sees China as the primary threat."

"It is true that China's military maneuvers had an effect, and Japan feared an immediate outbreak of war. The problem is that China will certainly not take substantive military action right away, because China is not ready for a full-scale war with Japan. Leslie pushed down his glasses and said, "Both sides are buying time and preparing for war. I think we should maintain the current basic policy, focus on South Korea, and try to make sure that no new problems arise. ”

Frederick pondered for a moment and said, "You mean, let Japan go to war with China?" ”

"Do we have what it takes to prevent China from going to war with Japan?"

After a pause, Frederick shook his head.

"If you don't have the ability, why do you want to do thankless things?" Leslie's words were very simple, "China is our most dangerous potential enemy, and if Japan continues to develop like this, sooner or later it will pose a threat to us." Let the two enemies fight to the death to ensure our interests. ”

"The problem is, with or without our presence, China will deal with Japan."

"Of course, it's only a matter of time. The difference is that without us, China would most likely have used other means to defeat Japan, not necessarily by force. Although the final result will not be much better, with Japan's strength, it is difficult to truly defeat China, and China can be sure to defeat Japan as long as it concentrates its forces and maintains domestic stability. But as long as war breaks out between China and Japan, China's development will be affected, and we will be able to gain more than a decade, or even decades, of development time, and finally defeat China like the Soviet Union. ”

Frederick nodded and said, "In that case, let's sit back and enjoy it." ”

"There must be more commitments and guarantees to South Korea."

"You arrange this matter immediately, it's best to go to Seoul in person, make your attitude clear to Park Taehyun, as long as South Korea's demands are not too excessive, all of them will be agreed."

Leslie nodded, not saying anything more.

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