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Chapter 372: After naturalization, you will become one of your own (Third update, please subscribe)

"What do you think?"

In the conference room of the Presidential Palace, Li Yi'an looked at everyone present. In addition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Guoren, the Director of the Secret Intelligence Service Cheng Peng'an, the Minister of the Interior Zhao Mingyu, the Director of the Security Bureau Ding En, the Director of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Liu Chengyu and the Director of the National Construction Planning Office Paul Conor.

The reason why the latter was allowed to attend the meeting was deliberate. After all, he was of German descent, and not avoiding him was also a statement of attitude.

"From a diplomatic point of view, if someone makes a fuss about the issue of war criminals, it is likely to affect our relations with other countries and our international image..."

As the Minister-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Li Guoren spoke from the standpoint of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Is the perception of other countries more important, or is nation-building more important?”

Before he finished speaking, Liu Chengyu interrupted him.

"The construction of our country cannot be separated from German experts, and universities cannot be separated from German scholars. Since we promised to give them asylum, we must keep our promise!"

Paul Conor, who was participating in the meeting, immediately cast a grateful look at him. His situation in this meeting was the most embarrassing. After all, the topic of discussion now was whether to send them to the gallows.

On this occasion, everyone's support is very important.

Nodding slightly, Li Yian looked at Liu Chengyu and asked.

"and then?"

"So, we must respond to the Russians with the strongest attitude, and we will never hand over even a single person!"

Then Liu Chengyu emphasized it again.

"Although I am not a soldier, I have served in the military. The basis of tough diplomacy is military. Not to mention that the Russians are now focusing all their attention on Berlin. Even in Asia, what can they do? With the Pacific Fleet, A few broken ships are coming to threaten us?"

I have to say that this world has always been based on strength. If Russia had several aircraft carriers, Liu Chengyu would never say that, but in the face of Russia's maritime power, he is still relatively confident.

Mainly because the Russians do not have much maritime power in the Pacific.

With a slight smile, Li Yian said.

"Let's not talk about the military threat. To hold this meeting today, we first need to set a tone, that is... people must not be handed over! No matter what the cost, we must keep our promises."

He turned his attention to Paul Conor and said.

"Paul, go and tell your friends that we will keep our promise. No one or any country will take away one of our friends from us now or in the future."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Paul Conor stood up quickly to express his thanks.

"in addition……"

Li Yian looked at Zhao Mingyu and said.

"The Ministry of the Interior has strengthened its security work to ensure their safety. In addition, the Security Bureau has strengthened its anti-espionage work. Regardless of the cause, this incident also exposed a problem - there are moles from the outside within us. The next step Our job is to find those moles and deal with the hidden dangers."

This is naturally the job of the Security Bureau, and some tasks still have to be done. "So, sir, how do we respond next?"

Facing Li Guoren's inquiry, Li Yian thought for a moment and then said.

"Response... This question is not important now. Why do the Russians communicate with us through trading companies? Instead of other channels?"

Turning his attention to Cheng Peng'an, Li Yian asked.

"What do you think?"

"Sir, according to our intelligence, Sergey is most likely an intelligence officer, not a diplomat."

This is the weird place, how can it not be weird?

In fact, even if there is no diplomatic relationship with Russia, communication can still be carried out through the official liaison agency in Tokyo. Why go through the intelligence agency?

"Contact them further and tell them that their intelligence is wrong. We do not have any so-called war criminals here, only ordinary European immigrants."

After thinking about it, Li Yian said.

"In a word, deny it, firmly deny it. Even if they produce definite evidence, there is no need to admit it! But... you have to find out what they want! Since the Russians handled this matter through the intelligence agency, then They definitely have another purpose, and figuring this out is the key to solving all problems."

After the meeting was over, Li Yian deliberately stayed with Paul and told him again that Nanyang would never abandon his friends.

"Our friendship is eternal. We will neither betray our friends nor our own people. To avoid any eventuality, I think that if you can take the oath of naturalization, then no matter what happens in the future, we will We can intervene more directly. After all, it is difficult for Germany to provide protection to its expatriates on this issue, and it is inconvenient for us to intervene, but it can protect its own citizens, what do you think?"

The seemingly casual reminder was actually telling Paul that those people should be naturalized as it was related to their personal safety. After all, Germany would not protect any "war criminals" in this era.

The reason why Li Yian specifically mentioned "naturalization" was because he saw an opportunity. He has not forced these Germans to naturalize, but it does not mean that he does not want those Germans to naturalize. But now the Russian pursuit has become an opportunity.

Since it is an opportunity, it cannot be missed.

"I see,"

Paul said almost without thinking.

"Germany will not give us any protection now. Under the current circumstances, naturalization in Nanyang is the best choice. This is not only for our safety, but also for better jobs."

As one of the first Germans to be naturalized, the most important reason why Paul was able to become a government minister-level official is that he has been naturalized. Since he is naturalized, he is one of his own.

"By the way, sir, since I learned that you will send planes to participate in the Berlin Airlift, many people want to express their gratitude and respect to you. After all, Americans and British are out of politics, and only you are out of friendship! "

This is Li Yi'an's purpose. In order to win over the hearts of nearly 400,000 German immigrants, winning over is only the first step. The next step is to naturalize them so that they can truly integrate into Nanyang and become Nanyang people.

“The key is to be naturalized!”

After Paul left, Li Yian took out a document from his desk drawer. This was a document on "security risk points" launched by the Security Bureau. What is the biggest risk point in Borneo now? German technical experts are present in various industries, and all industries are inseparable from their technical and academic support. The most extreme one is the university - 90% of the professors are from Germany. Of course, this is deliberate by Li Yian, but this It also brings hidden risks. If they leave, it is likely that Nanyang higher education will fall into the dilemma of insufficient professors.

"Only when you are naturalized can you feel at ease..."

With such a sigh, Li Yian couldn't help but thank the Russians. The threat from the Russians would prompt a group of Germans to naturalize Nanyang and become Nanyang people. This would inevitably set off a wave of naturalization. For Nanyang, this is not a bad idea. Not a good thing.

(End of this chapter)