The conference center of the University was crowded with hundreds of Chinese and foreign reporters, and the photojournalists who arrived before dawn pushed and squeezed one after another, occupied the best position, and set up cameras and cameras. When Huang Guowei, foreign minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, came out of the background, the reporters widened their eyes wider, waiting for a "predicted" news.

The clash that took place yesterday in the East China Sea is no longer news.

The first to report was a reporter stationed on the USS Washington, and then Japan's Asahi Shimbun reported the incident with a striking headline on the front page of the morning newspaper. Of the three countries concerned, two have successively "expressed their positions". Journalists with some experience in the industry know that the Republic will certainly take a position this morning, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic will take the form of a press conference.

As a result, reporters from hundreds of newspapers and television stations stationed in Beijing rushed over before dawn.

It's just that none of the journalists expected that it was not the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who presided over the press conference, but the foreign minister.

The reporter who reacted quickly immediately pulled out his mobile phone and asked the rear to reserve prime-time news content, or the front page of the evening newspaper. They all know that the fact that the foreign minister of the republic has come out and released relevant information not only shows that the situation is very serious, but also shows that the attitude of the republic is very tough.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please abide by the discipline of the venue, this is a press conference, and the foreign minister will not accept any questions."

After the host's opening remarks, Huang Guowei walked up to the podium with the manuscript paper. "Hello everyone, I am Huang Guowei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State Council of the Republic of China."

The brief self-introduction drew good-natured laughter from the reporters.

Huang Guowei can be regarded as a great celebrity in the Republic and a well-known figure in diplomatic occasions. In addition to dealing with international incidents that maliciously challenged the sovereignty and majesty of the Republic, Huang Guowei left outsiders with a good image of humor, uninhibited smiles, and personable.

"Today, on behalf of the State Council of the Republic, I issue a strong statement of condemnation." Huang Guowei didn't do any foreshadowing, and went straight to the point. "Yesterday, at 11:30 a.m. Beijing time, July 27, the combat ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the combat aircraft of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force wantonly intercepted our ships on international routes and tried to board our ships, despite our solemn warnings. Several times clashed with warships and warplanes sent by our side, almost causing irreparable serious consequences. In this connection, on behalf of the State Council of the Republic, I would like to express the strongest protest to the Japanese authorities and solemnly state that Japan will unilaterally bear all the consequences arising therefrom. In order to express my firm defense of the right of free navigation of the ships of the Republic in international waters, as well as the right of the Republic to free trade throughout the world, on behalf of the State Council of the Republic, I hereby announce that the strategic and economic negotiations with Japan will be postponed indefinitely from now on! ”

The voice has not yet fallen. The reporters froze.

Didn't wait for the reporters to react. Huang Guowei left the podium. Retreat into the background.

"Everyone. This concludes today's press conference. ”

After just a few seconds of silence. It's a fryer inside the convention center. Almost all of the reporters pulled out their mobile phones. The Headquarters number was dialed. Report back this major incident that just happened.

This must have been a very significant event.

A month ago. The first round of the Strategic Economic Dialogue was held in Tokyo by a high-level delegation from the Republic of China and the Government of Japan. Negotiations on strategic economic cooperation have also been launched. Then. The incident was hyped up. Revealed from various sources as evidenced. Within three years, the Republic will procure tens of billions of dollars worth of goods from Japan. Providing employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Japanese people. Let tens of thousands of Japanese companies get "winter" grain and grass. Then. Almost everyone thinks. The republic's helping hand has brought warmth to Japan, which is in the midst of a harsh economic winter. Moreover. Some economic experts believe. Through the conclusion of strategic economic cooperation with the Republic. Japan's economy, which has lasted for two decades, will soon end with the Great Recession. Once again, embark on the road to economic revival.

In a maritime conflict, Huang Guowei's words completely ruined Japan's hope for economic recovery.

Half an hour later, Huang Guowei hurriedly walked into the Führer's study in the West Garden.

"Guowei, why are you sweating profusely, are those reporters embarrassing you again?"

"No, it's not. I left without waiting for the reporter to ask questions. Huang Guowei picked up the teacup on the coffee table and took a few sips. Führer, have we gone too far? ”

"Excessive, what do you mean?" Ji Youguo came over and invited Huang Guowei to sit down.

"The power of this 'bomb' is too great, and I am afraid it will backfire."

"You're saying that Japan will overreact?" Ji Youguo smiled faintly and refilled the teacup that Huang Guowei had drunk.

"yes, I think it's a bit too much." Huang Guowei sighed, "As you know, Japan cares very much about this strategic and economic dialogue, and even Prime Minister Aso pinned his hopes for re-election on the dialogue. However, we have closed the door to negotiations at once, and this will certainly have a huge impact on Japanese politics and the Japanese economy. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has been in power for more than 50 years, may lose the election. ”

"Really?" Ji Youguo shook his head with a smile, "Then tell me, if the Liberal Democratic Party loses the election, what will be the impact on us?" ”

"This ......" Huang Guowei hesitated slightly, he felt that it was impossible for the Führer not to know the answer to this question.

Ji Youguo didn't rush to speak, and put on a deaf look.

"The impact of this economic crisis on Japan is very serious, and Japan is the hardest hit area in the world. Prime Minister Aso, who came to power in the aftermath of the crisis, failed to turn the tide, and his economic rescue measures did not have much substantive effect, allowing Japan to sink deeper into the economic crisis. As a result, economic issues have become a fatal flaw for Prime Minister Aso and even Japan's Liberal Democratic Party in the upcoming House of Representatives elections. "Before becoming foreign minister, Huang Guowei was the director of the East Asia Department of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, and he has a very good understanding of the situation in East Asian countries." The only one who can challenge the LDP now is the DPJ led by Ozawa. The biggest weakness of the Democratic Party is that it has no experience in governing and its promises to voters are too broad, and it does not propose any administrative policies to achieve administrative goals. In addition, the DPJ has little to do to improve Japan's economy. If we hadn't dropped this 'bomb,' the Democrats wouldn't have much chance of winning." ”

"Democrats?" Ji Youguo nodded thoughtfully, "You mean, the chances of the Democratic Party being elected have increased dramatically now?" ”

"Exactly."

"So, what does it mean for us?" Ji Youguo pulled the topic back again.

"Führer......" Huang Guowei suddenly became excited, and then controlled his emotions again. The DPJ has long advocated the abolition of the pacifist constitution, the establishment of a regular army, the strengthening of Japan's national system, and the attainment of independent power status. In addition, the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) is also very radical in its regional policy, and most of them even insist that Japan should develop nuclear weapons so that Japan can become a recognized world power. If the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) is allowed to come to power, I am afraid that the situation in East Asia will be violently turbulent. ”

"Really?" Ji Youguo touched his chin and said, "There is some truth in your analysis, and I don't deny that the Democratic Party is indeed much more radical than the Liberal Democratic Party, but I don't quite agree with some of your views." First of all, after the Democratic Party of Japan came to power, it was impossible for Japan to free itself from the control of the United States overnight, and it was bound to continue to adopt a policy of dependence on the United States, and at the same time increase military input, engage in diversified diplomacy, and seek the status of a great power. Second, the DPJ could not change the postwar tradition of more than 60 years of postwar overnight and make all Japanese accept radical policies. In order to consolidate its political power and expand its political influence, the Democratic Party still has to devote its main forces to improving the domestic economy and raising national income. Of course, the policies it adopts will certainly be more threatening, such as creating more jobs by increasing military spending. Finally, and most crucially. It is not us that is most worried, and most afraid, of the militarization of Japan, but the United States and South Korea. If the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) comes to power and engages in independent politics and balanced diplomacy, I am afraid that without us exerting pressure on them, the United States and South Korea will change their policies toward Japan and influence Japan's domestic political trend. ”

"But it's not good for us either."

"Not really." Ji Youguo smiled, "If the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) secures its position as the ruling party, for example, if it improves the domestic economic situation, increases the income of voters, and has the support of the majority of voters, it will definitely continue to promote its radical policies." At this point, the contradictions between Japan and South Korea will become more acute, and the United States will also be on guard against Japan. When the time comes, the military alliance in Northeast Asia that the United States has carefully constructed is bound to collapse. You say, is it good for us? ”

Huang Guowei was secretly shocked, and said: "The problem is that the Democratic Party may not even be able to compare with the Liberal Democratic Party in terms of economic development." ”

"yes, that's a problem, a serious one." Ji Youguo touched his chin, "However, it's too early to talk about these things, and after the Japanese general election, we will discuss this issue in detail." ”

Hearing this, Huang Guowei had a bottom in his heart.

The Führer saw better than anyone else, saw the long term, and had already arranged the next few moves before making this move. As a veteran diplomat, Huang Guowei knows that the most important person in the world to offend and the last thing to provoke is the head of the republic.

Seeing Huang Guowei away, Ji Youguo pondered for a while, and then picked up the red phone on the desk. This is the Head of State Hotline and can be addressed directly to the Head of State, or the Head of Government, of any country with which the Republic has established a Heads of State Hotline.

A few key chess pieces have been laid out, and all that remains is how to eat the opponent's big dragon