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Chapter 1244 Nanyang Can’t Pretend Anymore (First Update, Please Subscribe)
The upcoming visit of the US President to Southeast Asia is a major event for the free world, which is the general evaluation of the outside world.

It is normal to have such an evaluation - Nanyang is the backbone of the free world in Asia!
It is the right hand of the free world!

Yes... is an ally that the United States must rely on!
Nanyang’s itinerary for Kennedy was also very grand. In addition to the official meeting with Li Yian, Kennedy would also visit his home in Genting Highlands.

This way of entertaining guests was copied by Li Yian - the father and son in Texas loved to invite others to their ranch, and all the invitees felt great!
After all, visiting an official residence and having a family dinner are two different concepts.

Most of the news media in Nanyang were looking forward to Kennedy's arrival, but Li Yian was an exception. He knew very well that this second-generation rich American president was completely different from the two people he had dealt with.

Out of jealousy, he may not have come to Southeast Asia or tried to win over America’s most important partner in the Western Pacific for eight months after taking office.

Now he is rushing here in such a hurry, his purpose must be not simple.

Although he couldn't figure out Kennedy's ultimate goal, it did not prevent Li Yian from preparing for the arrival of this young man.

Even during this period, when the Soviet Union expressed its willingness to provide MiG-21 to Jakarta, Li Yian said that they could wait a little longer.

No one knows that the future "Cuban Missile Crisis" has already become an impression of a time unit for Li Yian, used to divide the role of the times.

At least before this crisis, the United States was still very conservative and would never tolerate Nanyang "defending freedom" again.

So far, he has been ready to use the impact of the "Cuban Missile Crisis" on the United States to smoothly solve some problems that have plagued Nanyang for a long time...

"In the past, whether it was new friends or old friends, they all came to Nanyang to give gifts. Is Kennedy coming here to give gifts this time?"

In this expectation, Kennedy set off!
It took only three days from the time he sent his request for a visit through the Nanyang ambassador to Washington to the time he made the visit.

This shows how urgent his mood is!

That afternoon, the US Air Force One Boeing B407 landed at the Nanyang International Airport. Looking at the plane that was quite similar to the C707, Li Yian's mouth curled up slightly. B407... Boeing came in sequence, and the previous one was the 3 series aircraft.

This is 4 again...

Walking in other people's paths and leaving them with no way to go, that's the right thing to do!
The paint scheme of this aircraft is no different from the familiar "Air Force One", with a white fuselage with blue stripes, the emblem of the President of the United States painted on both sides near the nose, and a large-scale American flag sprayed on the tail.

Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline walked out of Air Force One and started their official visit to Southeast Asia.

This is the third American president to visit Southeast Asia. Since Truman, every American president has visited Southeast Asia. Eisenhower also visited Southeast Asia as soon as possible after his second election to show his importance to Southeast Asia.

But, it’s this young man!
It took eight months!

As he walked out of Air Force One, Kennedy looked at the guy who was several years younger than him, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart again.

He's jealous of this guy!
From the first time I met him, I was jealous of him because he was not only a successful businessman, but also built a country!
What's more, he's handsome!

Facing such a guy, he felt really ashamed. At this moment, Jacqueline said:

"He is still as young as ever!"

The inadvertent compliment made Kennedy feel a little unhappy. Yes, this guy seemed to be immortal, and he was exactly the same as he was ten years ago.

Suppressing his inner emotions, Kennedy and Jacqueline walked off the plane together, then he and Li Yian held hands together and said,

"Your Majesty, your bravery and tenacity in World War II have long been known to the world. Today, under your leadership, Nanyang has not only achieved miraculous achievements, but also played an important role in the world."

I have to say that the second generation of rich people are very good at tackling problems. They start by flattering others, and it’s a series of flatteries - the hero of World War II, that is Bastogne, the miracle of Southeast Asia, that is the economy, and its important role, this is the right hand of the free world!
"Mr. President, you are so kind."

Facing the American president who was only four years older than him, Li Yian responded politely:

"Under your leadership, the United States' defense of the free world is visible to all countries. Welcome, Mr. President, to Chang'an."

Although both sides were extremely hypocritical, this is the basic skill of being a politician. Not to mention them, even the wives of the two were as enthusiastic as good girlfriends. It's just that Jacqueline, who was called the "American lady", completely lost her nobility in front of Margaret. After all, Margaret's last name was Windsor.

In any case, the Kennedys' visit to Southeast Asia has begun. The two countries will discuss a series of issues around the core of South American relations. As for what these issues are, they are:

The core issues will only be addressed when the actual talks begin.

However, Kennedy obviously did not have the patience, or rather, he was in urgent need of turning the tables! He needed to teach Khrushchev a lesson to calm the domestic doubts about him and tell the Americans that he was also tough.

Therefore, on the day he arrived in Nanyang, he took advantage of the gap before the state banquet and took the opportunity when Margaret invited Jacqueline to appreciate the European art collection in the Daming Palace to put forward his request directly.

"…The most urgent task at the moment is, of course, to make the Soviets realize that every threat they make to the free world will be met with a strong response. Only in this way can this extremely threatening country be forced to put away its claws and fangs."

You two are good to each other!
Of course, this is just what he thought in his mind. Li Yian said:
"Indeed, the Russians are not receptive to rational logic, but are very sensitive to the logic of force! An appropriate response is extremely necessary! Moreover, Russia is not only a threat to Europe, but also to other parts of the world, including the United States."

This statement was heart-touching for Kennedy.

How can I not empathize with you!
Even the back garden was copied!

When he was young, Kennedy often went to Havana to enjoy life.

"So we have to stop the Russians."

Kennedy stared at Li Yian and said,
"The Russians are expanding around the world. They threaten Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia. Therefore, we must give the Russians the most resolute counterattack around the world and tell them that the free world will not allow them to expand at will. We must work together to defend the free world!"

Well, when it comes to others, it is expansion, but when it comes to you, it is defending. Can you please stop being so hypocritical?

Everyone is so hypocritical.

But what do you want to get from Nanyang?

"Sir, in order to protect the 'free world' from Soviet invasion, the United States has been providing a 'nuclear umbrella' to its allies. In order to better strike the Soviet Union, we have deployed medium-range missiles in Turkey and Italy. This is in the interests of the free world."

Leaning forward slightly, Kennedy said:
"And in order to better combat the expansion of the Soviet Union, I have a proposal."

"Oh."

Without waiting for the other party to continue speaking, Li Yian spoke expressionlessly.

"Nanyang has its own nuclear weapons and can fully protect itself! And Nanyang is far away from the Soviet Union."

The reason why Li Yian said this was to tell the other side not to set his sights on Southeast Asia. For many years, Li Yian had always insisted on saying "no" to the issue of US troops stationed in Southeast Asia, even though they were stationed there during World War II. As soon as World War II ended, they were escorted out of the country.

In short, there are some issues of principle that cannot be compromised.

Nanyang does not need any nuclear protection from the United States at all, and certainly does not need the United States to have a military presence in Nanyang. In fact, deep down, it is extremely opposed to the presence of US troops in the Philippines and Siam.

But there is no way now. Being stationed in the Philippines and Siam is the United States' overall strategic layout in Southeast Asia. Before they take the initiative to adjust, they obviously can only face reality.

However, they couldn't hold out for long.

"No, no, sir, you misunderstood me!"

Kennedy was not annoyed by the interruption, but continued to explain:
"What I mean is that Nanyang should play a greater role in confronting the Soviet Union. For example, you need to further expand your military strength. Although the United States has the most powerful military in the world, we need to protect the whole of Europe. In this case, the strength we put into Asia is very limited. I think Nanyang should play a more important role in the defense of the allies."

Oh?
Li Yian glanced at Kennedy and began to wonder. Although Nanyang had announced before that it would increase military spending, the specific amount had not been disclosed to the outside world. Although it had decided to increase military construction in an all-out manner, on the other hand, it was worried about arousing the vigilance of the United States. After all, Americans were wary of the Soviet Union as well as their allies.

Now, Kennedy has come to us and asked us to increase our military investment in Southeast Asia. What does that mean?
Li Yian was a little curious at this time, so he tried to test it.

"Mr. President, you should know that Nanyang has always been very enthusiastic about the defense of its allies."

Not enthusiastic?

They all went to the North Atlantic to participate in NATO's military exercises. In fact, among non-NATO allies, Nanyang is definitely the most powerful!

"Nanyang's enthusiasm is obvious to all, but Nanyang's military strength runs counter to Nanyang's economic strength. Your Excellency, as we all know, Nanyang's economic strength far exceeds that of the United Kingdom, but your naval and air force are far inferior to that of the United Kingdom. The sea may be able to block the "Iron Curtain", but that kind of blockage is only temporary."

Kennedy stared at Li Yian and said in a very serious tone:

"We all know that economic development is very important, but security is equally important. I think Nanyang should develop a military force that matches your national strength, Your Excellency! You can no longer continue to maintain such an army that has no deterrent power."

(End of this chapter)