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Chapter 1054: The Journey to the South Seas (Third update, please subscribe)
The world has always been fair. You can either sit at the dining table with a knife and fork in hand and enjoy your meal, or sit on the plate and let others eat you.

Don't say this is unfair!

In fact, the law of the jungle is the universal principle of the world!

Otherwise, why should humans evolve and why should people work hard?

Therefore, there has never been any fairness or unfairness in the world, only the most naked law of the jungle. No matter how human society progresses, the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak is still the basic operating rule of human society. It's just that with the progress of society, people will package it with a beautiful disguise.

People always paint this disguise in a rosy way, giving it all kinds of beautiful names to make the fish on the plate yearn for it. Sometimes, the fish even naively think that the world is so beautiful.

On the day of 717, a C took off from Baghdad and arrived at Chang'an Airport. As the plane slowly landed, Li Yian looked at the White Swan that was exported to Iraq two years ago with a solemn expression and a thoughtful look in his eyes.

The guest in this white swan is none other than King Faisal II of Iraq. When the king visited Britain last year, Elizabeth personally greeted him at the station. The welcome scene was unprecedented.

The reason why the welcome ceremony was so grand was simple - during the "Suez Canal Crisis", Faisal II, a die-hard fan of Britain, stood firmly on the side of Britain. He was simply a refreshing figure in the Middle East!

However, Faisal II, who was in great glory at the time, could never have imagined that just two years later, on the night of July 1958, 7, General Kassem, commander of Iraq's elite infantry brigade, imitated the October Revolution in Russia and launched a sudden coup, occupied Baghdad and rushed into the royal palace. King Faisal II was shot dead on the spot at the age of 13. Other members of the royal family, including the queen, princes, and princes, were also wiped out.

What happened to Faisal II was even more horrific. His feet were chopped off, his body was disfigured, and his corpse was hanged on the street. The massacre of the royal family after the Iraqi coup shocked the world. The Kingdom of Jordan, which was of the same clan as Faisal, was also in a precarious situation at the time, so the United States, Britain and other countries intervened decisively to help it maintain its rule.

"I never thought that he would come to Nanyang..."

Why does Li Yian know all this?
Thanks to another Middle Eastern strongman in another world, Saddam, news about him always dominated Tangshan newspapers, magazines and the Internet for more than 20 years. The rise of that guy can be traced back to this coup. As an "anti-American hero", he was once sought after in Tangshan's media and the Internet, so that there were countless reports and works about him. However, their pursuit was simply a "curse". Basically, all those who were sought after were sent, from Saddam to Colonel Kadiz...

But in any case, thanks to this, Li Yian also gained a certain understanding of the Iraqi royal family and their experiences through them.

"next year……"

As the plane was landing, a thought flashed through Li Yian’s mind – is there any opportunity to profit from the chaos?
In fact, Li Yian has always had certain ambitions for the Middle East, otherwise, he would not have caused trouble in Saudi Arabia... Well, this country no longer exists, if that country that is falling apart can be called a country.

But its oil has been completely controlled by Aramco and South Aramco, and now the South Asian nation has begun to enter Iran. If Iraq is added to the mix, it basically means that it controls most of the Middle East!

As this thought flashed through his mind, the plane had already landed, and soon Faisal II appeared at the top of the boarding stairs. Unlike the British military uniform and British tricorne hat he wore when he visited Britain, he was now wearing a suit.

"Your Majesty, welcome to Chang'an!"

As Faisal II walked down the red-carpeted stairs, Li Yian had already extended his hand with a smile.

"Your Excellency, I have been looking forward to coming to Chang'an."

There was admiration flashing in Faisal II's eyes, a look that Li Yian had seen on Pahlavi.

The 22-year-old king in front of him was highly Westernized, just like Pahlavi. They both studied at Harrow School in the UK. However, although Faisal II, who ascended the throne at the age of four, was in a pivotal position, he did not really control the power of the country. He was surrounded by two powerful elders, Prime Minister Said and Regent Abdullah. Said tended to maintain good relations with Britain, while Abdullah was more inclined to Westernized policies.

Faisal II's growth was influenced by these two people, and his experience studying in the UK naturally made him inclined to support Westernization. Historically, he even formulated a "Greater Baghdad Plan" to envision the establishment of a modern dream city, which is a bit similar to Pahlavi.

Of course, the coup the next year changed everything and ended his dream of a Western, modern Iraq.

Of course, for Faisal II, who had a dream of modernization, his admiration for Li Yian, like that of Pahlavi, originated from the economic miracle of Southeast Asia.

However, unlike Pahlavi who vigorously launched the modernization of the country, Faisal II's "dream country" was still in the planning stage.

"Your Excellency, I have always longed to come here and witness the miracle of Nanyang. Everything you have created is so great..."

Although Faisal II opposed any compromise with Israel and held a tough attitude towards it, it did not prevent him from supporting Britain, nor did it prevent him from admiring Li Yi'an and the miracles of Nanyang. When he met Li Yi'an, he naturally couldn't help but flatter him. In fact, he came here not only to learn from others, but more importantly, he hoped to get more help from Nanyang, including technology and funds.

Iraq is not a wealthy country now.

After simple courtesies, the entourage following King Faisal also shook hands one by one, including Regent Abdullah.

However, what surprised Li Yian the most was that there was a woman among these people, a woman wearing an English sleeveless dress, with delicate features. When she walked towards Li Yian, the corners of her mouth were raised, and her bright eyes were full of the charm of a young woman. If she was not a little older, Li Yian would even think that she might be the most beautiful princess of Dubai who was famous in another world.

"Your Excellency, this is my sister, Princess Addis. Her husband, Hussein, is a colonel in the Iraqi Air Force. He was unable to accompany us on the visit due to personal reasons, but he is very interested in Nanyang's fighter jets. If nothing goes wrong, he will come here to discuss the specific details after we sign the cooperation agreement to purchase fighter jets."

When King Faisal introduced the woman's identity, Li Yian's eyes swept over her, and he once again felt his innate talent as prime minister.

This talent is innate and will of course mature as you grow older.

"Welcome, Your Highness!"

"Sir, it's an honor to meet you!"

Princess Addis took the initiative to extend her right hand, and Li Yian couldn't help but sigh as he kissed her hand.

Today's Middle Eastern royal families are really open-minded!

If we ignore their nationality and only look at their clothing and behavior, it is difficult to tell the difference between them and European royal families. After all, they were educated by British or French tutors when they were young, raised by British nannies, went to British aristocratic schools when they were teenagers, and returned to their home countries when they became adults.

This is also the fundamental reason why the royal families of Iraq, Jordan, Iran and other countries are open-minded - all of them are Westernized people who have been poisoned by "Western bourgeois ideas" since childhood.

When he let go of the princess's right hand, the faint smell of perfume made Li Yian's mouth curl up slightly and his heart was slightly touched.

Before putting down his hand, Li Jianyi saluted Addis.

"Your Majesty and the princess can live in my manor in Genting Highlands if it is convenient for you. It is my honor for your majesty and the most beautiful princess in the Middle East to live there. In the next few days, I will try my best to take time to visit Nanyang with you."

Once you come to my house, you are a guest!

Greeting the emperor and his sister in a friendly manner. It must be said that Li Yian really wanted to show his talent as a prime minister, especially since the other person's husband was not here, as a host, of course he had to show some hospitality.

"You are so polite, sir. I have always heard about the "South Sea Miracle" when I was in Iraq. It is really an honor for us that you can accompany us. I believe we can learn the secrets of building Iraq here."

Atis, who was called "the most beautiful princess", said this with a smile, but she had no idea that the man in front of her was comparing who was stronger, me or Prime Minister Cao.

"Your Highness, as we say in the East, His Majesty is young and promising. Under his leadership, Iraq will surely achieve brilliant success."

If being wiped out can be considered glorious... then it would be truly glorious.

But then again, it seems that in the Middle East, Iraq's change is the most cruel and bloody, and is even regarded as another "Russian revolution." In fact, they do have this tendency. Not only did they directly turn to the Soviet Union after the revolution, they also established the Bolshevik Party. When that "anti-American hero" came to power, Iraq was almost half a member of the Iron Curtain.

So, in this situation, will Nanyang have the opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to enter Iraq?

Just like this, when welcoming the king, Li Yian had already been talking about the little belongings in the family. As he was talking, he naturally became more enthusiastic, and this enthusiasm came from the heart...

(End of this chapter)