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Chapter 1053: Sharpening the Knife to Divide the Chicken (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
There are always guests in the official residence.

Since returning to Chang'an, Li Yian has been busy for almost no time. In addition to discussing state affairs with the heads of various ministries, he has also met with ambassadors from the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, Israel, Hungary and other countries in succession. The topics of discussion were nothing more than issues such as Egypt and Hungary.

Whether one is willing to admit it or not, after December 1956, Nanyang has completed its transformation from a regional power and economic powerhouse to a major country with international influence.

After all, there are only a few countries in this world that can reach their hands into Russia's crotch, squeeze it a few times, and finally force Russia to face reality and even accept being at a disadvantage.

At least, up to now, no one except Nanyang has been able to do it.

Even the Egyptian ambassador sent a personal letter from Nasser, in which Nasser admitted that the refusal of Nanyang ships to enter the Suez Canal at that time was indeed a violation of international law and had a bad impact on Nanyang's economy. This was also the root of the misunderstanding between the two countries. He expressed his willingness to eliminate the misunderstanding with Nanyang and hoped that Nanyang could play a role in the "Suez Canal" crisis. As for Nanyang's "invasion" of Egypt, there was no mention of it...it was just a misunderstanding.

This is the embodiment of strength.

"This world has always been about communicating with strength."

Putting down Nasser's handwritten letter, Li Yian lit a cigar with some pride and looked at Li Guoren with a smile. This feeling was really comfortable.

In fact, Li Yian has never been against hegemony, he just opposes others implementing hegemony on him!

Therefore, Li Yian’s goal has always been to implement hegemony on other countries as a hegemonic country. To a certain extent, this "Hungarian crisis" is the transformation of Nanyang from a regional hegemony to a regional hegemony.

The region refers to Southeast Asia, but what about the area?

It doesn't have to be the whole world, but it can be certain places in the world that are related to Nanyang's interests, such as the Indian Ocean!
The future of the Middle East will be closely linked to the interests of Nanyang. If China is merely satisfied with the status of a regional power, it will certainly not be qualified to interfere in the Middle East.

But now everything has changed!
Li Yian asked, feeling proud.

"How about going to Geneva in person?"

The Geneva he mentioned refers to the meeting that all parties have decided to hold in Geneva under the mediation of Canada to negotiate a solution to the Suez Canal issue, and Nanyang is also a participant.

In response to your question, Li Guoren smiled.

"We must go to Geneva, but, sir, what is our bottom line?"

"15%!"

Holding a cigar in his mouth, Li Yian gave a number.

"It is inevitable that the Suez Canal will be handed over to international co-management. Whether Nasser is willing or not, the great powers have made the decision and he can only obey."

When saying this, Li Yi's expression was slightly proud. This was his goal - to become someone who sits at the table of the international community and eats with a knife and fork in hand!

And now, Nanyang is moving in this direction step by step under his own guidance.

And what about a country like Egypt?

They are just food on the plate. No matter how the world changes, this is the truest side of the world. The rules of the game will only become more obscure, but will not change in essence.

"15%..."

After thinking for a while, Li Guoren said.

"Your Excellency, the British government is the largest shareholder of the canal company, holding 44% of the shares, and a French private company holds 50% of the shares. The French government only holds 6% of the shares in the canal company, which can be said to be insignificant. If we want 15%, I am afraid it will be very difficult. I think 10% is more secure."

Li Guoren's suggestion was extremely sincere. It was already extremely difficult for Nanyang to tear 10% of the meat from the mouths of the old powers.

"And the United States will certainly get involved. Their goal should also be 10%. Although Eisenhower won the election, he lost too many points in protecting corporate interests. He will certainly use the shares of the Suez Canal to appease large American companies. In this way, it will become extremely difficult for us to fight for 15%. Therefore, I think that on the issue of canal shares, we should form an alliance with the United States and strive for 20% of the shares, shared by the two countries." Although the development direction of the "Suez Canal Crisis" has deviated from history under the influence of Southeast Asia, Li Yian, who understands the history of the Cold War and the post-Cold War period when the United States was the only superpower, knows very well what to do.

He took a puff of his cigar, and as he exhaled the smoke, he said slowly:
"You are right. We should indeed cooperate with the United States on the issue of shares, and it is indeed difficult to strive for a 15% stake, but it is not impossible. Whether it is asking Britain to give up 30% or France to give up 30%, it is impossible. In this case, we have to sacrifice France!" Li Guoren was surprised by his words.

"What? Sacrifice France? They sent troops, too?"

In Li Guoren's opinion, this is simply a bit... unbelievable. France also shed blood and contributed in this war.

Didn’t the French send troops to protect their interests in the Suez Canal?
Now, your Excellency has put France on the plate.

Sacrifice...isn't that just betrayal!
Perhaps, this is the truest side of international politics. Even allies can be betrayed the next moment!

"Yes, they shed blood and contributed, but so what?"

Li Yian said directly.

"This world has always been about power. France... can raise a white flag and become one of the five UN councils. Do they think they can get the benefits of the Suez Canal by just polishing shoes?"

With a cold smile, Li Yian's tone was full of contempt. It was not that he was insulting the law... but that he looked down on it!

"They don't even have an atomic bomb, so how can they sit at the international table? In this case, let them return to their own position. We can't say that because we supported them, they have become a little too carried away and don't understand their own position!"

Holding the cigar in his mouth, Li Yian took a puff, took a deep breath, and emphasized.

"Now, we are helping him and helping France get its position right. They will be grateful to us in the future!"

France should indeed be grateful to Li Yian. In another world, it was the dismal ending of the "Suez Canal Crisis" that made France realize that the United States was unreliable, so it restarted its nuclear weapons program and then relied on nuclear weapons to maintain its image as a great power.

Now that the reality that the "Suez Canal Crisis" is developing in another direction is likely to cause France to abandon its atomic bomb plan. Isn't this a bad thing for France?

Therefore, Li Yian is definitely helping France and helping France to defend the face of France. From this point of view, he is definitely very kind to France.

Who made us study in France?

All I can say is that Li Yian’s “love” for France is deep, and love that you can taste is true love!

"Uh……"

Li Guoren was speechless for a while, and after thinking for a while, he asked again, how to eat this piece of meat. In fact, if he could put the food of the old powers on the table at the negotiation table, he would be very excited.

After all, that's Great France!
But so what?

But it was still brought to the dining table and placed on a plate!
And what about Nanyang?
The one who is sharpening his knife!
"After all, those shares are basically in the hands of French individuals and companies. It would be very difficult to take over 30% of them."

In response to this, Li Yian just smiled and said:

"You can talk to Zhao Shijie and his team about this. They are better at it than you and I. You can also talk to Dulles. Those guys on Wall Street are also very good at this. To be honest, the French should be grateful to Nanyang. Without our intervention, they wouldn't get even one franc. Now... at least they can keep some. Oh, and the Egyptians. We are a responsible big country, and we must ensure that Egypt can get a portion of the shares. Nasser... is still very admirable. At least he knows when to give in."

Finally, Li Yian couldn't help but sigh in his heart at his own kindness. This was the case in Egypt, France, and Hungary. Such kind politicians were rare in the international community.

After Your Excellency had arranged various matters one by one, Li Guoren said again.

"Sir, there is one more thing about Iraq..."

(End of this chapter)