Chapter 68: Trying to Get Out
On July 17, at 5 a.m. New Delhi time, the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War ended as Pakistan and India declared a ceasefire.
In the morning, India's interim Prime Minister Santos and Pakistani President Nawaz Sharif made televised speeches declaring victory.
There is no need to comment on who won the final victory.
When the ceasefire was declared, Pakistan controlled two-thirds of Kashmir and Indian troops retreated to southern Kashmir. Three-quarters of Srinagar's urban areas were occupied by Pakistani troops, and the southern urban areas controlled by Indian troops were completely surrounded by Pakistani troops. The situation between the two sides in Kashmir has reversed, and India has gone from being an advantage to a disadvantage.
On the military front, India's losses also "outstanded" Pakistan's.
India and Pakistan lost 554 to 138 combat aircraft, 3 to 0 support aircraft, 109 to 37 short-range ballistic missile launchers, 533 to 217 army tanks, 786 to 236 armored combat vehicles, 219 to 68 self-propelled artillery, 1,329 to 375 military vehicles, 113 to 34 helicopters, 11 to 4 for large surface ships, 6 to 4 for small surface ships and 4 to 0 for submarines.
In terms of personnel, 4,793 officers and men of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force were killed, 12,675 disabled, 538 missing and 31,632 captured, while 1,874 officers and soldiers of the Pakistani Army, Navy and Air Force were killed, 5,783 disabled, 48 missing and 872 captured.
On the economic front, India's losses have been even more severe.
According to data released by the Indian government after the war, within 15 days, India's war expenditure exceeded $10 billion, with direct economic losses of $27.8 billion and indirect economic losses exceeding $100 billion. According to data released by the Pakistani government, the war cost was $4.8 billion, with direct economic losses of $6.3 billion and indirect economic losses of nearly $20 billion.
Either way, it shows that India lost the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War.
Fifteen days ago, no one expected India to be so completely defeated, and no one even believed that India would lose the war.
As is generally expected. More than 100 million Pakistani nationals celebrate the time of victory. Santos is playing the "China card".
The Indian government is claiming victory. India's thwart of China's invasion attempts was emphasized. Ignoring the loss of land that India has suffered.
In order to keep power. Santos spares no effort to make "**". Emphasizing China's role in the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War. Stir up nationalist sentiments.
Take advantage of the volatile domestic situation. Santos began purging the Congress Party of opposition forces within and at home.
11 a.m. New Delhi time. The first batch of chartered flights dispatched by the Chinese government landed at airports in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and other places. The evacuation operation officially began. On the 17th alone, more than 1,500 overseas Chinese left India on charter flights.
Two p.m. Beijing time. Huang Guowei sent a diplomatic note to India on behalf of the Republic. The Indian government is required to earnestly protect the lives and property of the Chinese. And make it clear. If the Indian government fails to stop the civil riots. As a result, the lives and property of the Chinese people are threatened. China will not only sanction India in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. It will also take necessary measures to safeguard the interests of the Chinese in India.
For a time, the turbulent South Asia once again became the global spotlight.
China has taken a tough stance with two concrete actions, and if the scale of the insurgency in India continues to grow, it could lead to a Sino-Indian war.
At 3 p.m. New Delhi time, a spokesman for India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that India would earnestly implement the Security Council's truce resolution.
Although the Indian government does not explicitly mention the protection of the interests of the Chinese in India, there is a relevant clause in the Security Council armistice resolution. This statement is enough to show that India does not want to go to war with China.
The whole world breathed a sigh of relief, as did the owner of the White House.
If China launches a military attack against India under the pretext of "safeguarding and protecting human rights" on the grounds that "Chinese in India are being persecuted", the Security Council will be helpless.
"We have absolutely no need to worry about China going to war with India." Wesley is a bit of an afterthought, "Intelligence from all sides proves that China will not actively promote war, and India is not capable of confronting China." Whatever Santos thinks, he must stabilize the situation and end the civil unrest within 24 hours. ”
Japell nodded and turned off the TV.
"In addition, our operation failed."
"What?" Japel was stunned and looked at Wesley in disbelief.
"A large explosion occurred in the barracks where Major Beckett was located, and the spectral photos taken by satellites proved that the explosion was generated by an electric turboaccelerator with a power equivalent to 50 tons of TNT, not only the special forces led by Major Beckett were wiped out, but also thousands of Indian soldiers were killed and wounded."
"What did China do?" Jappel's facial muscles twitched rapidly, and he was about to lose the anger in his heart.
"We can't prove that China did it, it's just ......"
"Just what?" Japell took a deep breath.
"Before the explosion, a convoy entered the camp."
Japel frowned slightly. "Is it our people, or is it ......"
"Not the one I sent to pick up." Wesley hesitated a little and pulled out a document, "This is the report I just received. A few hours before the explosion, Myers' private jet landed at New Delhi International Airport. ”
"Miles? Does this have to do with Miles? Japel was secretly shocked, thinking it was incredible.
Wesley nodded and said, "Coming to New Delhi is Miles' personal bodyguard Logan, as well as nearly twenty mercenaries. Logan and the others then left New Delhi in five 'Cherokee' off-road vehicles. We collected parts for the Cherokee at the site of the explosion, and there were exactly five of them. ”
Japel clenched his fists. "I wonder, how did Miles know about our covert operations in India?"
"Palmer is missing."
"What!?" Japell almost jumped, "You're talking about Deputy Chief of Operations Palmer?" ”
Wesley nodded, and said calmly, "Before he disappeared, he returned to the CIA headquarters and stole several top-secret documents. He had secret contact with Miles this morning and then traveled to Long Island. For the rest, we are still investigating, and we don't know his whereabouts for the time being. ”
Japel nodded slightly, and quickly calmed down.
Palmer co-orchestrated the Humayun bombing with Jonathan, who was also linked to the bombing of India's Prime Minister's Office. After Jonathan left the CIA, Palmer became Myers' main eyeliner at the CIA. It must have been him who leaked the intelligence to Miles, who then sent someone to India to blow up the electric turbocharger. Because Palmer knew too much, he was killed by Miles after completing the operation.
Thinking of this, Japel had a feeling of being deceived.
Jonathan encouraged him to support the CIA's covert operation in India, triggering the conflict between India and Pakistan, not to win the support of the arms syndicate for the president, but to bring down the president and put Myers in real power.
"Your Excellency ...... President"
Japell came to his senses and looked over to Wesley.
"In order to find out the truth, Palmer must be found." Wesley hesitated slightly, "For this, Jonathan and Miles need to be interrogated. ”
"Need my authorization?"
Wesley nodded. Jonathan is a former CIA commissioner, and Myers is a U.S. senator. Without presidential authorization, Wesley had nothing to do with them.
Japell hesitated, he knew it wasn't that simple.
Interrogating Jonathan, he will pull out the radish and bring out the mud. Would Wesley keep his mouth shut if he had known that the president authorized the C.I.A. to carry out the Humayun bombing in order to gain the support of the arms conglomerates? It is even more troublesome to involve Miles, and no one can guarantee that Miles has any evidence against Japel in his hands. If so, interrogating Miles would only lead to the death of the fish, and Japel would not want to gain anything. Besides, Palmer is probably finished, and even interrogating Jonathan and Miles will not lead to anything.
"Your Excellency, time is precious now......"
"I know, but you should know that we can't just interrogate senators." Japell made the decision, "Myers is the chairman of the military budget committee, and it is normal for him to meet privately with Palmer. Also, maybe Myers didn't know that his bodyguards went to India. If we rush to interrogate a senator, we will not only fail to get any clues, but will also lead to a political disaster. ”
"Your Excellency......"
"Needless to say." Japel sighed, "This matter is over, all relevant information is locked in a top-secret database, and it cannot be declassified for fifty years." Also, tomorrow you will receive a formal letter of appointment. Wesley, I would like to congratulate you in advance on becoming CIA Administrator. ”
Wesley hesitated and shook the president's hand.
Political deals, a naked political deal. Wesley has no choice but to accept an unsatisfactory outcome unless he is willing to go against the president and the arms syndicate represented by Myers, and be mentally prepared to die in a car accident or be stoned to death by something that falls from the sky.
After seeing Wesley off, Japell picked up the phone on his desk.
Wesley did not mention what top-secret material Pammel had stolen, indicating that he did not know. If Palmer had been instructed by Miles, what he stole must have been the power of attorney that Japel gave to Jonathan. After getting the hard evidence, Miles will definitely kill people. After Palmer's death, only Jonathan knew about the president's connection to the Humayun bombing.
Palmer had been missing for several hours, and Japell had not received a call from Miles, suggesting that Miles had either not obtained evidence or wanted to leave the arms dealer behind and monopolize the benefits.
Jonathan must be eliminated, as well as the scheming Miles.
Japel believed that as long as he changed his attitude in time and supported the arms dealers, Jonathan and Miles would become useless ornaments, and someone would naturally get rid of these two "scourges" for him.
All he had to do was make a phone call.
Damn it*
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