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Chapter 973 The Shadow of the Hydra (Third update, please subscribe)

Late that night, under the reluctant gaze of Pahlavi, the Borneo Air C707 jet slowly taxied and flew southeast.

Watching the plane flying away, Pahlavi turned and said to the person next to him.

"We also want to buy such a jet. When it arrives, we will go to Southeast Asia. There we will find the secret to our national modernization!"

Everyone around agreed.

In the 1950s, almost every head of state with a little bit of responsibility, no matter what role they played, whether they were tyrants or friends of the people, had the dream of building a "modern country" to varying degrees.

It's just that some people's dreams are just dreams after all. But when they are dreaming, they don't know that they are dreaming, but they are full of a sense of mission to promote their dreams.

After leaving Tehran, looking at the stars outside the window, Li Yian's eyes were filled with a hint of regret, and finally he let out another long sigh.

Yu Xiangdong, who was sitting next to you, noticed something strange about you and said.

"Sir, you don't seem to be optimistic about Iran's reforms."

Having been with you for so many years, he naturally knows your personality and habits very well. That's why he asked this question.

"Um,"

Li Yian nodded and said.

“There is too much resistance to reform in Iran…”

"Resistance? Do you mean opposition?"

"Secularization."

Turning his gaze away from the window, Li Yian said.

"For any green country that wants to reform, the biggest obstacle is the conflict between modernization centered on secularization and theocracy. This is also the biggest problem they will face in the future. As for the others, they are not important."

Thinking of the Pahlavi wearing a suit before, Li Yian thought of the Iranian women wearing headscarves in another world, and of course the Iran in the Pahlavi era in old photos. The dressing style of those Iranian women was no different from that of women in European and American countries, with miniskirts, swimsuits and so on.

The biggest resistance to Pahlavi's reforms came from religion. Those people criticized Pahlavi's actions to improve the status of women. In short, the conflicts and contradictions between modernity and conservatism in Iran are difficult for outsiders to imagine.

What is even more ridiculous is that the biggest beneficiaries of Pahlavi's reforms, the peasants, were the fastest to defect. Although the "White Song" eradicated the feudal landlords' strong control over Iran's rural areas, it also unleashed the "seal" on peasant migration. The rural areas are also the areas with the strongest religious atmosphere and are also the most stubborn. They benefited from the reforms, but they also rejected them.

In just 15 years, more than 800 million farmers flocked to cities in pursuit of a better life, and the vast majority of them were illiterate with no skills. It was obviously impossible for these new citizens to find ideal jobs in the city immediately. They could only do blue-collar jobs such as laborers and cleaners. Their income was naturally not very high, and they were often unemployed.

Finally, the reality of their plight made these people the staunchest supporters of the clergy. They believed that everything they suffered was due to "modernization". They believed that it was the king's modernization that led to their current predicament, and completely ignored the fact that they were like slaves before the king's reform. So they became the most powerful force to overthrow the Pahlavi dynasty.

What happened then... well, Pahlavi was overthrown. Went into exile.

Sometimes, the world is so wonderful.

Of course, one of the important reasons why it is so wonderful is because of its special beliefs.

"…Therefore, whether it is for the needs of modernization or the long-term stability of the country, we must do our best to clear the obstacles. Only in this way can Nanyang have a bright future."

"Sir, what do you mean..."

Yu Xiangdong narrowed his eyes, nodded slightly and said.

"I understand."

Some things can only be understood but not expressed in words. You just need to know them clearly. Nanyang has its own special situation and environment. Some things are very well understood by everyone. But they are buried deep in the heart. "It's good to understand. Some things are like cancer. If they are not removed, they will eventually endanger the whole body, or even life!"

While speaking, Li Yian cast his gaze into the distance, in a certain direction, where the action should have already begun.

……

In Cairo, that night, the bright moon covered the ancient city. In a room in the old city, Hussein once again met with his brothers who came from afar.

"This is our chance!"

Looking at them, Hussein said.

"As long as we seize this opportunity, we can overthrow the rule of the Saudi family, and then establish a republic that belongs to everyone!"

Hussein's tone seemed a little excited. For him, who has been in exile for more than half a year, what he most wants now is to go home.

"And this is also our chance to go home!"

In the past six months, although Cairo is willing to shelter them, that's all. They do not support, or at least are not willing to support, their actions in Saudi Arabia.

"But now the country is closely monitoring us. If there is any unusual movement, our people will disappear and evaporate from the face of the earth. You don't know whether they are alive or dead. In the past six months, at least a thousand people have disappeared, and many of them are our people."

Under the dim light, a person said.

"We don't have the chance to attack him now. Besides, they are staying in the palace and won't come out at all. Not only do we have no chance to attack them, but even our safety has become a problem."

After the failure of the operation they launched last year, the whole of Saudi Arabia is now in a state of panic, and they have no chance to carry out further actions.

"We have already alerted the enemy. Now they don't trust outsiders at all."

"Yes, they only trust people from their own tribe now. The palace is surrounded by their people. We... can't even get close to Riyad."

Hussein said as he listened to friends from China talking about the difficulties they were experiencing at home.

"Our chance is coming. Right now, the border dispute between them and Yemen has been very intense, and Yemen..."

After a pause, Hussein looked out the window.

"When Yemen launches its offensive, they will surely send us to the front line. Then, we can regain control of the troops, as long as the army is in our hands. That will be our chance!"

"Yemen? How is that possible? How could they have the guts to go to war with Saudi Arabia!"

"Why not?"

Hussein sneered.

"Hatred will make people lose their minds. Besides, Yemen has the support of others."

Similarly, he also has the support of other people. Half a year ago, he met that friend in Cairo. He was introduced by his friend Ma Baoguo. It was the joining of that friend that made Hussein see new opportunities. In the past six months, thanks to his help, he successfully rescued some friends. At the same time, with financial support, he can continue to operate in the country.

Everything is moving in a better direction. As long as the plan is implemented smoothly, he will be able to return to Saudi Arabia soon. No, at that time, it should be called the Arab Republic.

Saudi Arabia, that is a name from the old times! They will overthrow the old dynasty, just like Egypt, and establish a republic there, then they will integrate the power of the whole Arab world, drive the Jews into the sea, and then they will jointly build a powerful country, as powerful as the United States and the Soviet Union.

That day will come soon. Thinking of this, Hussein's eyes were filled with longing for the future...

(End of this chapter)