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Chapter 843: The Money Power of the US Empire (Third update, please subscribe)

When did the world change?
There is no doubt that the world has changed since the end of 1954, with the signing of the Commonwealth Space Cooperation Memorandum between Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom. As for what kind of changes all this can bring to the world.

As the British say - only God knows.

But Fatty Qiu was happy about all this. After the memorandum was signed, he gave a speech in the House of Commons, saying: "Now, we can continue our work in the field of atoms and rockets. We can maintain our status as a nuclear power without wasting a lot of energy. We don't have to rely solely on our own strength to slowly catch up with the technological level that our Nanyang allies have already reached - and we will launch our own artificial satellite in the near future. Our artificial satellite is the common achievement of the entire Commonwealth!"

When his speech ended, there was naturally thunderous applause. The congressmen all clapped excitedly and even stamped their feet. After all, who doesn't like to accomplish great things with little money?

According to the agreement, Nanyang will provide the UK with the technology and related equipment of the Wanhu IV medium-range missile, and the two sides will jointly develop rockets for space business. The UK only needs to invest tens of millions of pounds every year! Of course, this is just a basic project, and major projects, such as astronauts, will of course cost extra money.

However, for the UK, this is almost enough. All we need is a British logo on rockets and satellites. Are other things important?
Even if the LOGO is only the size of a palm, it is still my Great Britain!

This is definitely a great example of doing great things with little money!
When it comes to saving money, Fatty Qiu is very capable!

When leaving the Parliament, a reporter asked Fatty Qiu when the British satellite would be launched.

Fatty Qiu’s answer was very straightforward.

"It will be a New Year's gift to the whole Commonwealth."

For a time, everyone in the UK was full of expectations for the UK's artificial satellite. After all, Britain had not been the big brother for many years. If it could launch an artificial satellite into space before the United States, wouldn't it mean that Britain was powerful again!
Whenever they think of this, even those poor British people in East London who have not yet solved their housing problems will involuntarily straighten their chests and be full of expectations for Britain's artificial satellite.

In fact, the Wanhu-IV rocket can be launched at any time, but it is waiting for the artificial satellite - a satellite jointly developed by Cambridge University and Nanyang University, which is being intensively developed.

What about collaborative research and development?
There is no sign of the American satellite yet!
The British are about to launch their satellite!

In Nanyang!
After hearing the news, who felt the most sad?
Not the Soviet Union, but the United States.

"Do they really have rockets?"

Although Eisenhower believed that artificial satellites were useless, he immediately realized the threat when he learned that Britain and Southeast Asia were cooperating to launch satellites.

"They do have rockets. Our friends in the UK told us that Nanyang does have rockets that can send satellites into space, and,"

Taking a deep breath, Dulles said.

"They may launch their satellite by February, Mr. President, and that is not good news for us."

Eisenhower nodded in agreement with Dulles's judgment and said.

"That's true. Now the whole world is looking forward to our artificial satellite, including the Americans. If the British get ahead of us, it will undoubtedly cause a public opinion storm again. Not only that, it will even cause other countries to doubt us..."

When talking about the reactions of various countries, Eisenhower frowned. Now he deeply felt the difficulty of being the boss!

It’s so hard to be the boss!
"Is there anything we can do now?"

"Method……"

Dulles said.

"In addition to asking NASA to speed up, it is also necessary to persuade Churchill to postpone the launch date of their artificial satellite!"

"He definitely won't agree! I know that guy!"

"Then we can only find a solution in Nanyang."

Dulles said.

"Nanyang has received so much aid from us over the years. Now, it's time to repay our generosity."

"So, who should we let through?"

……

Just after New Year’s Day, Chang’an welcomed a guest.

And they are old friends.

"Li, I finally arrived in Chang'an!"

McCarthy seemed very excited when he saw Li Yian.

"Welcome, my friend." Li Yian was also very enthusiastic. How could he not be enthusiastic when an old friend came to visit? Besides, McCarthy was one of the few old friends of Li Yian in Washington who was particularly capable of fighting.

Washington is very realistic. They have many old friends, but not many are willing to fight or can fight.

And now McCarthy, as the chairman of the committee, is definitely a hotshot in Washington. It is not certain whether he is popular or not, but many people have been brought down by him.

Li Yian was naturally very welcoming to such an old friend. When the two met, they naturally talked about their feelings first. They talked for almost an hour before McCarthy got to the point.

"My friend, you should have guessed that I came here on a mission,"

Nodding, Li Yian said,
"Since you are allowed to show up, it must be a very important matter."

"Lee, you know, after the Russians launched the satellite, the mood in the United States has become very sensitive, especially the president. He is in an awkward situation because the Russians got there first."

McCarthy, a Republican, had helped Eisenhower win the election and had very close relations with the White House, so when the president asked him to do this, McCarthy agreed immediately.

After a pause, he said,
"Now, the whole world hopes that the United States will launch satellites as quickly as possible, and the United States must shoulder the responsibility of leading the world. Of course, this is to better deal with the threat from the Soviet Union, but..."

"Just what?"

Li Yian asked, in fact, he almost understood McCarthy's purpose.

"Lee, we know that Nanyang has made great progress in rocket technology. This is why the UK asked you for help. In order to better fight the Russians, the president hopes to have more extensive cooperation with Nanyang in the field of space."

“What does this cooperation refer to?”

Li Yian asked.

After a moment's hesitation, McCarthy said,
"Washington is asking whether Nanyang can postpone its launch plan until after February 12, when the United States has a launch plan."

"Oh?"

Looking at McCarthy, Li Yian asked.

“The United States wants us to launch our own satellite after the United States launches one?”

McCarthy smiled awkwardly and said.

"Lee, Washington hopes that you can delay the launch time for a while. This is for the overall interests of the free world."

"And what is London's attitude?"

Li Yian asked back,

"Joseph, you should know that this launch is a collaboration between Nanyang and the United Kingdom, in the name of the Commonwealth. So what is London's attitude? If London agrees, I will not object."

McCarthy was a little embarrassed. How could he know the reason why the president asked him to come to Southeast Asia? Churchill would definitely do everything he could to enhance Britain's reputation if he had the chance. No one could persuade him to give the opportunity to the United States.

"It is the president who hopes that you will allow the United States to conduct another launch in the overall interest of the free world."

McCarthy carried the president out and continued.

"Moreover, he is willing to provide some compensation in other aspects, and I think it is necessary for you to make him owe you a favor."

"Joseph."

In an instant, Li Yian made a decision in his heart and pretended to remain silent.

"You know, I would never turn down a friend. Since you're here, I will definitely help. However, you have to know that London will definitely be very unhappy about this, and it is bound to cause some unpleasantness between us."

"So, the United States will give you compensation that will make you very satisfied,"

While speaking, McCarthy put forward an offer that was irresistible - next year, the United States would provide an additional $5000 million in grant aid.

"Although this decision is difficult, but..."

Li Yian said with difficulty.

"For the sake of our friendship and the common interests of the free world. I... can agree. After all, launching a rocket is a scientific process and requires waiting for the right time to launch in order to ensure the success rate..."

(End of this chapter)