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Chapter 1305 We Want to Save the World (First Update, Please Subscribe)
After Kennedy delivered his speech, no, it should be said that he issued an ultimatum!

The eyes of the world are turned to Cuban waters.

The Caribbean Sea was sunny and calm at this time, but in the waters around Cuba, hundreds of ships of the U.S. Navy fleet were fanned out. In Florida, the U.S. invasion army was ready to attack Cuba at any time.

On the other side, the United States and the Soviet Union uttered harsh words to each other, the United States "isolated" and the Soviet Union mobilized!

Their actions made the whole world restless, and it seemed that war would break out at any time.

Under such circumstances, European countries, which may be affected at any time, will of course follow suit and express their stance.

Britain was the first to speak out, accusing the Soviet Union of putting the world at risk by taking risks, and announcing that its army was on war footing. As in the past, Britain was one of the important allies that actively supported the United States. At the beginning of the crisis, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan advocated and suggested that the United States quickly occupy Cuba to solve the problem once and for all. It must be said that the British Empire was very clear about how to deal with some problems.

In contrast, France was simply ignored.

Unlike Britain and Southeast Asia, which received the news at the first time, France was always excluded.

It was not until a few hours before Kennedy gave a national television speech on the Cuban Missile Crisis that he sent former Secretary of State Acheson as a presidential envoy to fly to Western Europe to inform French President Charles de Gaulle and German Chancellor Adenauer of the news that the Soviet Union had deployed missile bases in Cuba.

The first thing Charles de Gaulle asked Acheson when he met him was, "Are you here to inform me of the decision of the President of the United States, or to ask me what decision the President of the United States should make?" Acheson replied, "I am here to inform you of the decision of the President of the United States."

De Gaulle didn't say anything more, the other party's answer had already made it all clear - the United States would not consider France's interests.

Throughout the Cuban Missile Crisis, France stood idly by and did not take any steps to attempt mediation.

Because even mediation is meaningless!
This is not the first time that the United States has taken unilateral action regardless of the opinions of its Western European allies.

"It is clear that the French and West Germans are worried that US policy will lead to war due to miscalculations, and now the Cuban Missile Crisis has pushed the feeling of being at the mercy of others to the extreme. France's accusations and criticisms of the United States are intended to highlight its independence. In other words, it is to raise its own value."

In his office in the Daming Palace, Li Yian commented on the statements made by Germany and France in a relaxed tone.

The photos provided by the reconnaissance satellite gave him enough confidence. Even if the Soviets were not confident enough, there was nothing to be afraid of!
Then Li Yian asked:
"So far, no country is willing to mediate?"

"Britain's position is to support the United States, while France... Charles de Gaulle blames the United States more than he supports it!"

In response to your question, Li Guoren replied.

"Oh, it looks like Charles de Gaulle is planning to remain 'neutral'!"

Li Yian said casually:
"Well, let the Europeans be afraid for a few more days!"

Why are people afraid? Because, with the popularization of science by news media such as ABC, public opinion is discussing a new topic - nuclear winter.

Under Li Yian's personal guidance, an article titled "The Post-Nuclear War Atmosphere: Dark Noon" was published. The article proposed the "nuclear winter" theory: if 1000 nuclear weapons were detonated, especially against flammable targets such as cities, a large amount of smoke and dust would enter the earth's atmosphere, causing very cold weather.

The article even asserts that the last ice age was caused by a phenomenon similar to "nuclear winter" caused by a meteorite hitting the earth.

The Ice Age caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

So will the ice age brought about by the "nuclear winter" lead to the extinction of mankind?
Once this theory was put forward, it frightened the already panic-stricken human beings. Originally, they were just thinking about seeking refuge, but they never imagined that there would be even greater harm behind.

Then people started discussing nuclear winter, and of course how people should survive under nuclear winter conditions!
Finally, scientists pointed out a direction - the equator!
Only warm countries near the equator could survive the "Ice Age", but the various dangers that would follow the collapse of order must also be taken into account.

In fact, this is pointing out a path for capital from European and American countries - come, come to Nanyang, only Nanyang can allow you to survive a nuclear war and continue to live after the war - this place is not only located in the warm equator.

Moreover, there is good order here. As for the countries within the equator, anyone who knows a little bit can realize that compared with those unstable developing countries, Southeast Asia, as a developed country, is more likely to maintain its order and not collapse under war conditions.

Amid the turmoil around the world, Nanyang seems to have become a paradise... This is just the self-righteous assumption of the outside world, with a survival filter.

Like other countries, Nanyang is naturally and inevitably involved in it.

Regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, perhaps because of the distance, the reactions of Southeast Asians and Europeans are completely different. Quite a number of people in Europe think that the United States is making a fuss over nothing, and even think that it is interfering with Cuba's sovereignty. After all, Cuba is an independent country. Many people also think that the incident was caused by the bases deployed by the United States near the Soviet Union.

This is not to say that the Europeans of that era were sober, but mainly because the war had just ended less than 20 years ago, and they knew very well what the consequences would be if the United States and the Soviet Union fought over Cuba.

Nuclear winter?
Most of them won't survive the nuclear winter and will be turned into ashes in the nuclear flames!

Therefore, compared to the safety of the United States, they are more concerned about whether they can survive. In fact, this is human nature. Why should we, Europe, sacrifice ourselves for the safety of you Americans?
But in comparison, the people of Southeast Asia seem to be much more "fair". Most of them believe that the United States has the right to apply double standards for its own security - for the simple reason that there are also Soviet allies next to Southeast Asia.

The Soviet Union is indeed far away, but Jakarta is very close.

What would happen to Nanyang if the Soviets deployed missiles there?
Of course, just kill him directly.

Therefore, the people of Nanyang are still very realistic.

Of course, precisely because of this reality, the people of Southeast Asia are also worried about the outbreak of a war. Otherwise, every household would not have started digging deep holes there to prepare for any eventuality.

Therefore, the vast majority of Southeast Asian people generally believe that the United States and the Soviet Union should be allowed to have a good talk as much as possible.

Harmony is the most important thing in everything!
It would be great if everyone could be happy, eat hotpot and sing songs!

When the Cuban Missile Crisis intensified, it was impossible for Nanyang to stay out of it. On October 10, after the reconnaissance satellite discovered the presence of a fuel filling vehicle near the Soviet missile silo, and the US intercontinental missiles were also on emergency standby for launch.

Li Yian realized that he needed to stand up and express his attitude.

At 7 o'clock that evening, Li Yian made a televised speech in which he first expressed his belief that a nuclear war would break out.

At the same time, it also stated Nanyang’s position:
"Nanyang's policy is to stand firmly on the side of the United States and do everything in its power to resolve this crisis."

In such a public speech, as America's most special ally in Asia, it is impossible for Li Yian to say anything about independence. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't say so.

At the same time, Li Yian directly used the words that the Soviet Union could understand best and shouted to the Soviet Union:
"The Soviet Union must understand a realistic problem - Southeast Asia also has nuclear weapons. If this crisis continues to deteriorate and the Soviet Union insists on taking risky actions, then I am personally very shocked by Moscow's courage. After all, the free world has a unified position at this critical moment and will not waver or split."

Is this a threat?
It is!

After all, force is the behavior that the Soviet Union can best understand in their logic. Li Yian not only mentioned Southeast Asia, but also the free world, which is to remind the Soviet Union that they are not just facing the United States.

“Nanyang’s nuclear forces, like those of the United States and the Soviet Union, are also on standby at all times. Their presence is enough to keep any adventurer calm.

Nanyang’s position - now and in the future - is to resolve the crisis through peaceful means, and we are willing to provide all possible assistance to resolve this crisis peacefully.”

In fact, the reason for making this speech was not to take sides with the United States. Just as Charles de Gaulle accused the United States in the incident, he was not just trying to show France's independence. He even had some "extravagant hope" - the hope of staying out of the war.

This is typical of the French. Last time it was Pétain who surrendered, but this time, Charles de Gaulle just changed the way of "surrendering".

Li Yian's speech seemed to be siding with the United States, but in fact he was trying to get rid of the status of a junior partner.

After World War II, with the United States' dominance in economy and military, the relationship between the United States and countries including Britain and France seemed to be alliances on the surface, but in fact, it had long since transformed into a relationship between a superpower and a group of small partners. Even Britain, one of the three giants in World War II, became one of the many small partners of the United States.

France, unwilling to accept this status, maintained its "great power dignity" by emphasizing its independence while jumping left and right. As for Britain, it simply knelt down.

But in this history, Britain has not fallen from the seat of a world power and is still a major power with certain strength. As for France, it is still in the same state.

But what role will Nanyang play in the future!
Is this character a companion or an ally?

In another world, during the entire Cuban Missile Crisis, no third country stepped forward to mediate.

Because those who have the power support the United States, while those who don’t have the power stand aside and watch.

Now, the world needs a powerful country to mediate!
And this powerful country will definitely not be a junior partner of the United States, but a partner of equal status!
"Now both the United States and the Soviet Union need a third country to speak out and give the two countries a way out. Giving the United States and the Soviet Union a way out at this time is the best way to solve the problem."

Of course, it is also the best choice to keep the crisis within a controllable range. After all, Li Yian is not sure whether the Kennedy brothers will go all in, nor is he sure whether the Soviet Union will follow suit.

In expressing his agreement, Li Guoren asked:

"Your Excellency is right. This is indeed the best option to end the crisis. If possible, I can visit Moscow as your special envoy!"

The reason for the visit to Moscow is that theoretically, the United States is now in an advantageous position. In contrast, it seems that the Soviet Union needs this step more. This is true. After all, compared with the United States's extreme pressure methods from blockade to threats, the Soviet Union can only choose between nuclear strikes or withdrawing missiles.

Since we are not as strong as others, we naturally have less flexibility in choices.

In diplomatic mediation, the weaker party must make concessions first.

"No, I'll go myself!"

Li Yian paused for a moment and said:

"We can go to Moscow first, and then communicate with Washington by phone! If we succeed, it will greatly add points to Nanyang in the diplomatic field. Not only that, it will also let the whole world know that the world is now in a change that has not happened in a thousand years. In the dangerous situation where the United States and the Soviet Union may turn the Cold War into a hot war at any time, the people of the world need a major country that is independent of the United States and the Soviet Union and has influence on the two countries to mediate in order to avoid the end of the world!"

This is why Li Yian regards the "Cuban Missile Crisis" as the "last window of opportunity" for Southeast Asia to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, because the world does need a country with special influence as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, especially after the crisis.

Li Guoren objected loudly almost immediately:
"But sir, the whole world is in such a crisis now. If you go to Moscow and something unexpected happens, who will take charge of the overall situation in Nanyang?"

Now the heads of state and politicians of European countries have basically transformed into "bunker boys", preparing to lead their people in post-war reconstruction in the "post-crisis era". How can you take risks at this time?
"I must go. This is related to the future of Nanyang."

Li Yi'an said:
“Nanyang needs influence from Moscow, and it also needs influence from Washington.

In the future, Nanyang will play the role of a country that has a certain influence on Washington in the eyes of Moscow, and a country that has a certain influence on Moscow in the eyes of Washington! "

What is this country?
Isn’t it just another big country?

Li Yian is not sure whether it is a superpower, but what is certain is that its influence will be unprecedented, and the United States and the Soviet Union must give face to Nanyang.

Because... they all need to ensure that Nanyang and they remain in a friendly relationship!
"Only in this way, in the future confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, will they fully consider the opinions and interests of Nanyang, instead of ignoring our interests! Moreover, people all over the world will see how we pulled the world back from the brink of doomsday! And saved the world!"

After a brief pause, Li Yian said:
"So, now, it's our turn to save the world from the hands of a bunch of lunatics in the United States and the Soviet Union, for the future of billions of people on Earth!"

When saying this, Li Yian's voice was low, and even carried a sense of compassion for the world. He only felt an unprecedented mission lingering in his heart, and a huge sense of responsibility!

(End of this chapter)