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Chapter 1290 France is a troublemaker (Second update, please subscribe)

No overtime after 8 o'clock!
This is the Nanyang pace of life. From the beginning when the government enforced it through laws, to now when it has become a habit, people have long been accustomed to this pace.

Of course, there are exceptions to everything. For example, in some government departments in Nanyang, there is a "legend" of "wool blankets". By hanging up a "wool blanket", the lights in the office can be blocked, and then people can work overtime "unscrupulously".

All I can say is that there are "roll kings" everywhere - and they are the kind that work with love. It is also helpless to encounter such capable officers. After all, if they are caught, they will also be interviewed by the department's labor representatives.

If it weren't for the fact that these people would take the initiative to clock out when they were off work, and then sneak back in, the chief officer would have no way of turning a blind eye. After all, the law is the law, and it can't stop these "wool-pulling generals". After all, they are really making selfless contributions and quietly generating electricity with love.

In addition to these natural "study kings" who voluntarily work overtime, there are also some on-duty personnel, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Basically every branch has corresponding on-duty personnel.

Like all the duty room staff, Su Zhe had a phone in front of him in addition to several satellite phones, a phone connected to the chief's office.

What do diplomats do every day?
In addition to specific clerical work, Su Zhe spends more time learning languages. As a civil servant of the South Asia Branch, in addition to English, it is best to learn Hindi or Urdu. Although the official language of India is English, there are actually thirteen local languages.

In short, as a diplomat, you always have to learn a local language.

Suddenly, the brown phone in front of him rang, and the shrill ringtone broke the silence of the night. It was a call from the embassy in India.

"Hello? This is the South Asian Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

As soon as the call was connected, a somewhat hurried voice came from the other end.

"Embassy in India, there is an urgent matter to report. We just received news that a few hours ago, at the northern border of India..."

After hanging up the phone, Su Zhe was still in shock.

All this happened too suddenly. Soon, the telephone rang one after another in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. They were all calls from overseas embassies.

Soon, Deputy Foreign Minister Song Deqing left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building and drove to the Daming Palace.

This night is destined not to be peaceful.

“It’s really unexpected!”

While looking out the window, an idea popped up in Song Deqing's mind. As a professional diplomat, he was keenly aware of what this sudden incident meant to Nanyang.

At any other time, this incident would have been just an isolated incident, but now, at this extremely sensitive moment, he could imagine the changes that the conflict on the border of the snowy plateau would bring to the regional situation.

Although the news from New Delhi is still unclear about the current situation, the current situation is moving towards war.

Every war will bring changes to the relations between countries and will also affect or even change the international situation to a certain extent.

……

News is always just news.

However, for most people, their attention to distant places is generally limited to brief discussions while watching TV news. In fact, in Nanyang’s TV news, radio and newspapers, the border conflict on the snowy plateau does not occupy a large space. After all, Nanyang itself is also waging a war.

Reporters accompanying the army would report back a large amount of news, and news from the front filled television programs and newspapers. However, what people saw was not the trauma of war, but only the Nanyang Army's vigorous advance.

The outcome of this dazzling war seems to have been determined. Reporters, commentators and ordinary people all prefer to talk about this dazzling war.

As for the snowy plateau, almost no one paid attention to it, but what the outside world did not know was that... in the Daming Palace, Li Yian was paying attention to this conflict every moment, and even ordered the dispatch of high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to conduct aerial reconnaissance.

"This Nehru...I really don't know how to write the word 'death'!"

Putting down the aerial photos in his hand, Li Yian walked to the front of the office with emotion and looked through the bound volume of briefings sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

After the briefing linked the reactions of various countries to the Snowy Plateau crisis in the past period of time, and then linked it to the major event that was about to happen, Li Yian's mouth curled up slightly and said to himself:
"Well, it's about time!"

Now, as the date approaches, what Li Yian sees is not the crisis, but the door to the United Nations!

Driven by one event after another, this door is finally about to open!
Sometimes, things are much simpler than we imagine, although Nanyang has always been pursuing the status of a great power, especially the status of a permanent member of the Security Council.

But when it all happens, it may even seem a little unbelievable.

In order to be able to enter, Li Yian carefully arranged everything, from the speech at the United Nations, to the military action against Iraq, and then to the upcoming "Cuban Missile Crisis" - this will be the window period for Nanyang to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council!

As long as we seize this opportunity, Nanyang's entry into the UN Security Council will basically be a foregone conclusion!
That afternoon, Li Guoren walked into the Daming Palace study and told Your Excellency the results of his meeting with the Soviet ambassador.

"The Russians agreed?"

"Yes, sir! They will put forward a proposal in support of Nanyang becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council at the appropriate time in the next one or two months."

When saying this, Li Guoren tried his best to make his tone calm, but the excitement on his face was hard to conceal.

Once upon a time, he thought it would be extremely difficult to achieve this goal, but now the most difficult link has finally been solved.

"It's that simple?"

At least for a moment, Li Yian, the planner, still felt that it was not real enough. "Yes, sir."

Li Guoren said:
"Maybe we thought about this problem too complicatedly at the beginning!"

Am I thinking too complicated?
Li Yian pursed his lips and did not speak. Instead, he took out a cigar from the cigar box, lit it, took a puff, and after the tempting cocoa aroma lingered in his mouth, he exhaled. Then, he walked to the window and stared out.

The sun is shining outside the window and everything looks so beautiful!
"Yeah, I was thinking too complicated..."

In fact, it is just a matter of seizing an opportunity, and that opportunity is now. It is because he stands on the shoulders of historical giants that Li Yian knows what will happen this month and can make corresponding decisions in a targeted manner.

Now, just as he had expected, Nanyang was pushed into the United Nations under the impetus of various forces.

No, it should be said that it was pushed to the position of a permanent member of the UN Security Council!
Gazing into the distance, Li Yian was excited. This... is really not easy.

"Sir, the fundamental reason why the Russians made the decision so quickly is that compared to the United States, Southeast Asia is not their main enemy. Compared to a direct conflict with Southeast Asia, they would rather have a good relationship with Southeast Asia so that they can focus on dealing with the United States. In their view, the United Nations is an international organization controlled by the United States, so they don't care much..."

Li Guoren's voice was not loud, and only the two of them could hear it clearly. Li Yian just nodded slightly and said:
"Whether there is Nanyang or not, it is the United Nations controlled by the United States, but this is not important. What is important is the status of the six major powers!"

Li Yian waved his hand and said:

"Now that the most difficult hurdle has been overcome, the remaining problems are the United States, Britain, and France. Guoren, who do you think is the most difficult to overcome among them?"

In response to your question, Li Guoren thought for a moment and said:

"The most difficult target before was Russia. Now...if Russia takes the initiative to propose it, the United States should not block it. After all, for the United States, the seat of the permanent member of the United Nations Security Council is important, but more important is the leadership of the Western world and the outcome of the Cold War. It will definitely not push us into the arms of the Soviet Union! Therefore, when it comes to the vote, the United States will definitely vote in favor."

After the analysis, Li Guoren looked at His Excellency with only admiration in his eyes. After all, it was His Excellency who formulated the "strategy for becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council" with the Soviet Union as the main "key target" and used the Soviet Union's most sensitive issue to force them to make a choice.

The Soviet Union's move to bring Nanyang into the restaurant for the safety of its ally forced the United States not to raise any objections, as they were afraid of pushing Nanyang into the arms of the Soviet Union.

Especially in a few days, after experiencing the test of life and death, they will be even more afraid that Nanyang will turn to the Soviet Union!

After all, for the United States, Southeast Asia is their most important ally in the Western Pacific region, and the United States needs Southeast Asia to fight against the Soviet Union.

Because of this, not only will they not object, they will even actively cooperate!

Everything went as planned...perfect!
"Then, there are only Britain and France left. Britain will certainly not object. After all, we are a member of the Commonwealth, and Britain needs our cooperation on matters such as the Ocean Bank and space cooperation. So..."

Looking at His Excellency, Li Guoren said:

"The only one left is France. France... they will vote against it!"

After hearing his analysis, Li Yian asked back.

"Oh? Why? Since the four major powers have agreed, why would France object?"

"In order to highlight its own importance, it is true that Britain is a troublemaker, but after the war, France also played this role. It can even be said that it has always used this role to highlight its own importance."

This is France!
After the war, France jumped back and forth, withdrawing from NATO, cooperating with the Soviet Union, and rejoining NATO in order to show its importance and maximize the value of France's united front.

"To put it bluntly, it's trick or treating if you don't give me candy! It's sad enough that France has fallen to this state!"

France has fallen to this point, and it would lose face if anyone told others about it. But they are not ashamed at all. They are still on this path of ups and downs and will never come back.

What is even more infuriating is that the Soviet Union and the United States all bought into this idea, as did the United Kingdom and the University of Tokyo. Some even regarded him as "the representative of the Western world's opposition to American hegemony" and "a symbol of America's unpopularity."

Therefore, we need to strive for it with all our might, and things like low-priced oil will be in constant supply.

You say irritating is not irritating!
With a slight smile on his lips, Li Yian said with some helplessness, besides sarcasm:
"But if we don't give you this candy, we will miss the chance to become permanent members of the UN Security Council."

Who could have imagined that the one that now determines whether Southeast Asia can become a permanent member of the UN Security Council is not the Soviet Union or the United States, but the most inconspicuous France.

Sometimes, the world is so wonderful. The two biggest obstacles, the United States and the Soviet Union, are not obstacles. The least noticeable one is the real obstacle.

"Sir, what candy are we going to give out?"

Facing Li Guoren's question, Li Yian thought for a moment and said:

"Of course, it's for those they are interested in!"

What kind of candy are the French interested in?
After Li Guoren left the office, Li Yian, who was standing by the window, thought for a long time. Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he shook his head and said:

"Well, it seems that this is the only way. It's just a deal!"

After saying that, he walked to his desk. While calling the Secret Intelligence Service, he pulled a report on the desk to his eyes. It was a military report, which stated that the First Armored Brigade had entered the Babylon Province.

Babylon...that is Iraq's real past!
(End of this chapter)