Chapter 1355 The German Question A two-pronged approach
Ultron gave the German Chancellor a condition that there was no way to refuse. Because compared with the risks he brings, the benefits brought by this condition are definitely far greater than the former.
The problem of the US military presence is not only a government problem, but also a social problem. You know, since the merger of East and West Germany, the German people have more than once demanded that the Americans get out of their territory.
Demonstrations, protests, almost all the means used by the German people, almost directly hit the American military bases. It's useless to do this, but it's a drop in the bucket. The Americans are thick-skinned, and apart from symbolically reducing the garrison when things are really too big, most of them look like dead pigs who are not afraid of boiling water. This made Germany very helpless, so helpless that they could watch the American garrison become a problem left over from their history.
And now, Ultron's condition is to solve this historical problem, which cannot help but be unmoved by the Prime Minister's wife. She knew very well that if this problem could be solved, it would not only allow Germany to unload a big burden on itself. And it can also make an important political capital for itself. If nothing else, next year's re-election will certainly be a proper one.
This is very important to her now, because she has a fatal problem on her back now. Because of the previous wars in the Middle East and the catastrophe caused by the apocalypse, many refugees in the Middle East began to flee frantically to the European side. This has created a terrible flow of refugees, which has directly affected the basic social order of many countries, and in order to protect the order and security of their own countries, some European countries adjacent to the Middle East have begun to lock their borders as if they were facing a great enemy. As a result, they have caused tragedy after tragedy.
In order to be able to reach Europe, these refugees in the Middle East did not hesitate to make crazy moves. Either the body went straight to the heavily guarded border, or it was forced to cross the Mediterranean Sea in a broken ship. Someone succeeds, and naturally someone fails. And most of the people who fail make it very miserable, because natural disasters and man-made disasters or something, it is impossible to show mercy to you.
And it is precisely because they are so miserable that many comfortable Europeans can't stand it. So a massive human rights march to save refugees from the Middle East has also begun to flourish.
This is probably because people who have lived in so-called civilized societies for a long time have enough to eat, and perhaps because they have a little guilt about falling in love with the Middle East for so many years. In short, many Europeans began to sympathize with these Middle Eastern refugees who were desperate for their lives, and because of sympathy, they began to raise their voices and strongly urge their governments to help them.
And that's a good thing, because it's really a reflection of human love. But it's also a bad thing, because they're completely hot in the head, and they don't even think about the possible consequences of doing so.
Centuries of clash of beliefs, combined with huge differences in cultural practices, can have a huge impact on their lives and even directly affect their future.
They ignore the issue just because of the spur of the moment. And in the wake of their impulsive behavior, some governments have had to start speaking out. After all, they are democracies, and the people have already made such a voice, and it is really inappropriate for them not to express their position.
And in this, the German chancellor made one of the biggest mistakes. That is, she regarded this as one of her political capital, and used her best efforts to do it well.
She accepted more than a million refugees into Germany. Not only do they receive basic welfare assistance, but they also receive training and follow-up employment arrangements. It can be said that as soon as refugees enter Germany, they can consider it their second home.
This is a good thing, and it is a good thing that highlights humanitarianism. But because of this practice, the whole of Germany and even Europe has been buried.
The employment of refugees will inevitably affect the employment of ordinary Germans, and the entry of a large number of refugees into Germany will inevitably affect the basic social order in Germany. You know, the Middle Easterners are standard greens, and even now that traditional gods such as God have been knocked down from the altar, they still maintain their beliefs and customs. And these beliefs and customs are absolutely alien to German society as a whole.
Ordinary Germans may respect the beliefs and customs of these Middle Eastern refugees, but these Middle Eastern refugees do not necessarily respect their beliefs and customs. In addition, the Germans are sometimes not as civilized and polite as many reports say, so naturally, some conflicts broke out again and again.
From brawls to bloodshed, the gravity of the situation has exceeded that of the people and the imagination of the government. And when this state of affairs spread to the whole of Europe, almost all countries that accept refugees have encountered this kind of thing. Inevitably, some of the countries that have suffered a lot have become resentful of Germany, which is the main advocate.
It can be said that because of this incident, the Prime Minister's wife is not a person inside and outside. Not only is it often ridiculed and condemned by other countries, but even the approval rating at home has been diving. If this continues, she is likely to end her political career in eclipse. And that, of course, is something she can't accept. So naturally, this opinion of Ultron became the only way to save himself.
However, although I am already tempted by this condition, I have also confirmed its value. But the Prime Minister did not agree in one fell swoop. She is a mature politician who knows when to nod and when to be silent. It seems that now, when she didn't even have a single word and didn't see a mature plan, it was impossible for her to cooperate with Ultron no matter what.
The key is to see how feasible Ultron's plan is. And this point, Ultron has long been prepared.
"The U.S. troops are not really there to target you, but they need a foothold to secure their interests in Europe. They can't move in other countries, because other countries don't have a record like Germany, and they can't stand on their feet in theory. So they can only choose you, and that's where our opportunity lies. ”
"My idea is simple: that you, the German government, come forward and make a summary confession of all the crimes committed in that war. It's like Willie. Brandt knelt in front of the Jewish monument. Not only will this change your image, but it will also allow you to take the moral high ground. Because for a person who is repentant and the prodigal son turns back, the people of the world are absolutely tolerant and agreeable. If the United States still grasps this point at this time, then they have a problem. At that time, as long as we exert a little effort in public opinion, I believe that they will soon be able to feel the huge pressure. ”
"Is this possible?" The Prime Minister was skeptical and hesitant about such an idea. She wasn't so skeptical and hesitant because of what she was going to do in this plan. Seriously, as a politician, there is such a thing as a cheeky thing that can be completely ignored. If you can get enough political capital, then even kneeling down again is not a big deal. The problem was that she was worried that even if she knelt, it might not make a difference. And if that's the case, it's embarrassing.
Ultron also knew the scruples in the Prime Minister's heart, so he smiled and comforted her.
"Of course it works, and rest assured, it's only part of our plan. I have another backhand to make sure this project goes ahead. ”
"The amount of money that the United States has to invest every year to maintain this European air base in Germany is absolutely astronomical. This figure was not problematic in the past, but today it is a burden for the U.S. government. They have to squeeze money out of their teeth to ensure the basic operation of this place, and we can completely make him unable to squeeze out this little bit of money between his teeth. Think about it, when the American GIs stationed here could not even maintain their daily expenses, and when the US government could not even pay for the military expenditures here, could they continue to stay here as they do today? It's certainly impossible. Even if the U.S. government wants to hold on, the GIs are not necessarily willing to hold on. The end result is only what you want, isn't it? ”
"What are you going to do?" At this time, the Prime Minister's wife was completely unable to hold back. She knew that such a feasibility was extremely high, and since it was so feasible, it was imperative to cooperate. She couldn't afford to miss this, so she immediately took the initiative to say it. "Is there anything I can do to exert my strength? If I can achieve this goal, I can help with a certain level. ”
"Of course, my lady. There's definitely something you need to help with. ”
When the goal was achieved, a smile immediately appeared on Ultron's face.
"You don't have to worry about the economy. I've already contacted your consortium, and we'll work together to give the U.S. government a good look and let them know who is really strong in finance. So, you only need to do two things well in the whole plan. ”
"First, you need to make sure that your act of repentance is touching enough. My advice to you is that not only Jews, but all the victims of World War II you can orchestrate in. Anyway, Japan is gone, and you can do a good job of orchestrating their past crimes in the name of your former allies. I believe that if you do this well, you will be able to get support from the Asian side. And with the support of that side, the United States absolutely does not dare to blatantly sing any contradictory tune. ”
"The second is that you absolutely have to keep the checkpoint steady, and you must not give the United States any other excuse. Especially smart machines! The Americans may want to replace the soldiers with smart machines as a substitute for the garrison, and all you have to do is, don't give them that chance! ”