When the U.S. Secretary of State went to meet with the President of France. Wang Yuanqing is the French ambassador to China in Yuanfu.

Although Wang Yuanqing has arranged for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to carry out diplomatic actions in the EU and send diplomatic notes to various member states, it is to show respect for France. Still, he met with the French ambassador alone.

Because the French ambassador had lived and worked in the Republic for many years, he could speak a more standard Beijing dialect than Wang Yuanqing, and it was not a formal meeting, so Wang Yuanqing did not ask Jiao Piaoshan to arrange an interpreter. The French ambassador did not raise any objection to this arrangement, after all, Wang Yuanqing's English and French were not very good. Communicating in Chinese allows you to exchange opinions more accurately and avoid trouble caused by language barriers.

After the necessary politeness, the French ambassador moved on to the main topic, the war aims of the republic.

Wang Yuanqing deliberately pondered for a while, convincing the French ambassador that he had not responded hastily and gave a solemn reply. "We must first admit that not only does the Sikkim issue not exist alone, but is one of the many major issues that require the joint efforts of the international community to solve, or whether the ethnic contradictions in the ethnic areas of South Asia are very prominent, which not only affects regional peace and stability, but also creates a humanitarian disaster that humiliates the entire human civilization. Since our proposal at the United Nations to reinstate Sikkim's membership, we have proposed a variety of solutions, including peace negotiations. A programme of action to help Sikkim establish a normal state order has also been proposed.

Your Excellency the Ambassador should be well aware that before taking military action, my country has repeatedly urged India to give a positive answer and to do its utmost for a peaceful settlement of the Sikkim issue. Even if there is only one last glimmer of hope left, our country will not take military action. Facts have proved that, just as it has occupied China's southern Tibet region for decades, India has not only not shown any sincerity in resolving the issue through peaceful negotiations, but has also made no efforts for peace. Military action is the last resort and the most imperative of our country. If there are other options. We will not take military action. ”

The French ambassador nodded slightly and said, "But as far as I know, after your ** team expelled the Indian troops in Sikkim, it did not immediately stop the military operation, and also invaded the territory of India. The range of military strikes has been expanded. Your Excellency, if your country is really working for peace. Why expand the range of military strikes? ”

"The question raised by Your Excellency Ambassador is also the one that I hope your Government will understand." Wang Yuanqing smiled slightly, looking very personable. "Why expand the range of military strikes? In fact, this is not the will of our country, but the action that we have to take in extreme circumstances. Your Excellency the Ambassador should know that when our ** team entered Sikkim under the authorization of the Sikkim government, India not only did not restrain itself from the precipice, but intensified its efforts and sent troops to invade Sikkim again. Helping Sikkim regain its status as a sovereign state is not just an empty phrase, nor is it just about expelling Indian troops from Sikkim. Only the territory and sovereignty of Sikkim are fully guaranteed and only a government belonging to the people of Sikkim is established. Only when Sikkim's security is no longer threatened can Sikkim attain independence and freedom in the true sense of the word. Imagine if our country allowed the Indian army to invade Sikkim again, what would be the significance of our army's actions in Sikkim other than adding war to the people of Sikkim? While we must admit that we must pay a price for independence and freedom, we must respect the facts and make the price count. For this. We have made the decision to send troops to India. ”

"Then your country's military intention is to occupy India. Or dismemberment of India? ”

"Neither." Wang Yuanqing replied very decisively and said, "There is a Buddhist story about the Buddha Shakyamuni who saved a pigeon. When an eagle would starve to death because it could not eat a pigeon, the Buddha cut off a piece of meat from his body that weighed as much as a pigeon and gave it to the eagle. Although I am not a believer in Buddhism, Buddhism has a history of thousands of years in our country. We will not fight for the independence and freedom of hundreds of thousands of Sikkimetes. Misery for 1.7 billion Indians. Although our country has participated in many wars over the years, each war is not what we wanted to live. More importantly, we have never annexed or divided a single pound or country. On the contrary, it has helped some countries to achieve national unity. India is a big country with a population of 1.7 billion people, and it is also an influential power, and we will not annex or divide India. ”

"Does this mean that your country will not interfere in the internal affairs of Erdu after the war?"

Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Your Excellency, Ambassador." I think that the people of your country have the most say on this issue. ”

The French ambassador hesitated, as if he did not understand what Wang Yuanqing meant.

"All along, the entire Western world has believed that democracy and freedom are above all else." Wang Yuanqing picked up the cigarette on the coffee table and said, "As far as I know, for this reason, your country participated in the war operation to bomb the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. From the point of view of His Excellency the Ambassador, does bombing a sovereign and independent country count as interference in the internal affairs of another country? More importantly, the reason for NATO's bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was to stop the humanitarian disaster. What is the difference between the things that are born in India now, especially those human endgames in the northeast of India, and the endgames that were born in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia back then? In my opinion, it's just that the white race has become the yellow people, and it's just that from the center of the European Yuan to the corner of the world. And the nature of the humanitarian catastrophe has not changed in any way. If His Excellency the Ambassador thinks that my key is not credible, then "the International Federation of Journalists, the freelance journalist of the scene...! Perhaps it will be more convincing to the people of your country that we must not only prevent the same thieves from being "born in the real world, but also punish the murderers, so that those who have committed the crime of drunkenness will be judged by the law."

The ambassador of France sighed secretly and said, "Since Your Excellency Yuan mentioned the humanitarian disaster. Is it possible to give a reasonable explanation for the bombing of Kolkata? ”

"It's definitely going to be explained, but it's not up to me to explain." Wang Yuanqing smiled. "Perhaps His Excellency the Ambassador would like to ask why our army has so far refused to allow reporters to go to Calcutta. Nor did there be any positive reporting on the actual situation in Kolkata. I hope that Your Excellency the Ambassador will tell the journalists of your country that it is not our military that is deliberately blocking information. And out of being responsible for journalists had to blockade Kolkata. As a city of tens of millions of people, Kolkata should not be affected by war. Although our troops had tried their best to secure the surrender of the Indian troops defending Calcutta before the attack, and provided the citizens with the right to leave the war zone in other towns. Our army also took the same action to minimize the damage to civilians in the war, but the Indian army not only did not surrender, but also forced civilians to participate in the fighting. According to what I have received, the city of Kolkata has been very badly damaged, and there are still some recalcitrant Indian troops hiding in the rubble of buildings, posing a threat to anyone entering Kolkata, so our army has to eradicate the remnants of the Indian army before opening it to reporters. Because of the heavy casualties in the battle, the bodies of a large number of fallen soldiers and innocent civilians who were killed could not be disposed of in a timely manner, and in order to prevent secondary disasters, our army still needs some time to deal with the aftermath. As long as the aftermath is done. The personal safety of journalists is guaranteed, and our army will not only open Kolkata to Kolkata, but also invite journalists from various countries to cover and report. ”

The French ambassador nodded and said, "Can Your Excellency Yuan give a specific time?" ”

This Wang Yuanqing smiled. "Two to three days, if the reporter really wants to know the situation in Kolkata as soon as possible, he can follow the Bangladeshi ** team who is in charge of the post-war management work to Kolkata." Of course. The safety of journalists is also the responsibility of Meng Jun, and our army will not bear the relevant responsibility. ”

The French ambassador thought for a moment and said: "Let's start with the question, whether your country will interfere in India's internal affairs after the war." ”

"It depends on the situation."

"What's the specifics?"

Deal with the French ambassador to break the casserole and ask to the end. Wang Yuanqing was not surprised, because many European countries, including France, were very concerned about whether the republic would control India.

"Let's put it this way." Wang Yuanqing thought for a moment and said, "The fundamental purpose of China's invasion of India is to resolve ethnic contradictions in South Asia, liberate those ethnic minorities who have been suppressed and treated unfairly for a long time, and provide help to hundreds of millions of civilians living below the poverty line and without any guarantee of personal safety. Neither my country, nor your country, nor all peace-loving nations want to see the next war. That's why the National Assembly is trying to solve the problem properly. In other words, can India's ethnic problem be solved, so that minorities who have lived under a reign of terror for a long time can be respected and entitled? will determine the post-war policy of our country in India. ”

The French ambassador frowned slightly, not in a hurry to ask new questions.

Although Wang Yuanqing's words were a bit awkward, the meaning was very clear. What makes the French ambassador a little ridiculous is that in the past, Western countries have always attacked the republic with topics such as democracy, freedom, and human rights, but now the republic uses the same topic against India, so that Western countries cannot refute it.

After pondering for a while, the French ambassador said: "According to the promise made by His Excellency Yuan, India will not be occupied and dismembered, so how will His Excellency ensure that the minorities in India will receive their due rights?" ”

"That's exactly what I'm thinking about. It's a problem that requires a lot of wisdom to solve. Wang Yuanqing did not give a positive answer, but played Tai Chi. On the issue of ensuring the rights and interests of ethnic minorities, China is not the only country that has the right to speak. Your country and other Western countries also have the right to speak. In particular, human rights, democracy and freedom, your country has a greater voice. Slogans can't solve problems, only by putting slogans into concrete actions and achieving results. to solve the problem. I believe that the issue of the rights and interests of ethnic minorities in India is not only an Indian issue, nor is it a problem that our country can solve, but an issue that can only be solved through the joint efforts of the whole world and all mankind. ”

"In other words, your country intends to solve India's post-war problems through international means?"

Wang Junqing smiled and said, "Your Excellency the Ambassador said this very well, and he only walked through vagueness. It has not been implemented on specific issues. The issue of the rights and interests of ethnic minorities in India does require the joint efforts of the international community, but the post-war problems in India are not only the rights and interests of ethnic minorities, but also include post-war reconstruction, restoration of social order, provision of humanitarian assistance, reconstruction of the political system, and so on. Although many of these problems require the efforts of all mankind. But I believe that most countries, including yours, do not want to be involved. Just as NATO did not let the international community jointly resolve the issue of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United States did not let the international community jointly resolve the Iraq issue, no matter how noble a country is, it is its national interests that must be considered first, rather than the responsibilities and obligations that must be assumed for the sake of interests.

The French ambassador's brow jumped a few times and read out the king

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, do not need to worry too much, our country has the determination and ability to deal with India's post-war problems." Wang Yuanqing knew that the other party understood what he meant, so he stopped being wordy. "I hope that Your Excellency the Ambassador will be able to convey my intentions to the President of your country without any mistakes. France was the first Western country to establish formal diplomatic relations with our country, and although our relations have had many ups and downs over the decades, I am confident that our relations will grow on the basis of our efforts to overcome differences and build consensus. France is a friend of the republic, and the republic is a friend of France. As a great power. We should not only respect and trust each other, but also make more efforts to maintain world peace and stability and promote the development and progress of mankind, and shoulder the responsibilities and obligations of a major country. ”

"I will definitely convey His Excellency Yuan's words to the president as they were."

It will be talked about the end of this, and let Jiao Piaoshan send off the guests. Wang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the ambassador does not have to be as careful in his wording as he is with reporters, the French ambassador has been testing the bottom line of the republic. Wang Yuanqing had to be more cautious.

When Jiao Jishan returned to the study, he brought Li Cunxun in.

Sullivan had arrived in Paris, got off the plane and headed straight for the French presidential palace. It's just that there is nothing to worry about, and the French government only sent an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet Sullivan at the airport. ”

Wang Yuanqing frowned slightly and said, "It seems that I am busy in vain. ”

"Nor can it be said that the attitude of France is still not very clear, and the prime minister is not allowed to go to the airport. Probably because I don't want to show my attitude too soon. Li Cunxun picked up the cigarette case that Wang Yuanqing put on the coffee table. "Overall, the attitude of the EU member states, with France, remains ambiguous and will not act until the situation becomes clearer." ”

"I think so too, at least the French ambassador didn't bring any meaningful information."

Li Cunxun lit a cigarette and looked at Wang Yuanqing.

"A lot of questions were asked, but there was no mention of the French government's existence."

"This is understandable, after all, he is just an ambassador, and he can't be the master."

Wang Yuanqing nodded and said, "How sure are you?" ”

"What's certain? Li Cunxun was stunned for a moment. Then he said, "You mean the attitude of the European Union?" Judging from the information I have, as long as France holds its ground, the other EU member states will complain at most and will not follow the United States. As for what will turn out in the end, it depends on Sullivan's performance in Paris. ”

"Sullivan is a diplomat, and he has dealt with France for several years, so he won't go home empty-handed, right?"

"If you want to get it, you must give it first, what can the United States give to France?"

Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "It seems." You can be a diplomat too. ”

"The national interest is not a matter of face, let alone a one-shot deal. What France wants. The United States cannot give it and cannot give it. As long as the United States continues to manipulate the issue of political integration of the EU, Germany and Italy will oppose even if France concedes.

Besides, the effect of building public opinion has already been revealed, and the people of European countries are generally dissatisfied with India, and they are also very dissatisfied with the United States, which supports India. When Sullivan left London, thousands of British peace organizers went to the airport to demonstrate. Demand that the United States stop supplying weapons to India. It is impossible for the French president not to take into account the attitude of the population. He will even conform to public opinion and put pressure on Sullivan to restrain himself. If that's the case. It is not us who are in trouble, but the United States. ”

Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while and said, "If we announce a strategic blockade against India at this time, will it have a negative impact? ”

"Strategic blockade?" Li Cunxun immediately frowned.

Wang Yuanqing nodded, waiting for Li Cunxun to answer the questions he began to ask.

"That depends on the level of the blockade." Li Cunxun extinguished the cigarette butt and said, "The strategic blockade of military supplies should not be a big problem, and from the perspective of the international situation, if we do not impose a blockade on India, it will have a negative effect." The question is, how do you define military and humanitarian goods? If nothing else, there is a great deal of controversy over food. If the blockade is too extensive, it is likely to lead to a shift in public opinion. Besides, the United States has suffered a dumb loss and will definitely stare at us, looking for opportunities to fight back. Even if we only ban the flow of military supplies into India, the United States will try to create trouble for us, and will even join forces with other countries to put pressure on us in the name of maintaining the right to free navigation and free trade. In any case, I think it's better to slow down, and it's not too late to consider a strategic blockade after this wave of public opinion has passed. ”

"The question is, can we wait?"

Li Cunxun picked up the second cigarette.

"Xiang Linghui's analysis is completely contrary to yours, and he believes that we should immediately impose a strategic blockade on India. Although Xiang Linghui, as chief of the General Staff, mainly considered the problem from a military angle, the actual situation is that the United States has indeed flowed into India in a steady stream of weapons and equipment, and if it is not restricted, the pressure on the frontline troops will increase rapidly, and the war input and war losses will also exceed the scope of our bearing. ”

Li Cunxun sighed and didn't say anything.

Wang Yuanqing didn't ask any more questions, because such a strategic issue was not within the scope of the military intelligence director's decision-making. It should be up to Yuan to take the idea.