"Oh? Are you sure about Mr. Marcutt?" The fat gentleman's eyes lit up. If Marcutt had already agreed to this plan, then he could go along with it as a favor, but he didn't know what was in the other person's words. How much credibility.
"Haha, don't tell lies in front of real people. Mr. Makut is a little hesitant. He thinks that this will be strongly opposed by the southern congressmen and cannot be implemented, so he needs to think about it." Wang Liao shrugged, he couldn't hide it, not to mention He didn't expect this plan to get the other party's approval. He just wanted to give the other party a mental preparation first, and it would be much easier to settle for the next best thing.
"Oh, that's right. I think so too. Commander Farragut has made it clear that both Angamos Island and Heron Island are indispensable territories for the Alliance Navy. Titania Island is too important to the city-state of Johor, and It is difficult for the Siamese parliamentarians to explain to the people the cession of Peak Island, so I personally think that unless these points are given up, I am afraid that even if I am willing to help Mr. Wang, it will be difficult to pass it in the Foreign Affairs Committee." I am sure in my heart, the fat gentleman. He slowly put forward his opinion, "It seems that Mr. Makut and I have similar ideas. If you can make some concessions, I think the situation may be much better."
Twisting the neck of the goblet carefully, with a thoughtful look on his face, Wang Liao did not immediately respond to the other party's suggestion. Although he had achieved his goal, Wang Liao did not intend to give up. A qualified diplomat is to fight for one's own interests to the maximum extent until the last moment before the signing of a treaty. This creed has always been the principle that Wang Liao believes in, although the other party has proposed some things that are not within the bottom line of negotiation that he has drawn for himself. Island, but Wang Liao was not ready to give up the final fight.
"Mr. Martin, you can't be sure whether many things will succeed until you do them. The Mawen Islands are not as important to the alliance or to the southern parties as you think, especially those who have never obtained Instead of letting those islands be abandoned there in obscurity, why can't we Xijiang people join in this development process?" Wang Liao's smile was full of temptation: "Except for those so-called owners of the Mawen Islands Sovereign countries and city-states. According to my observation, there is not much interest in the islands within the alliance. Among the seven members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, only three are from the southern coast. I believe that Mr. Martin can definitely help us obtain what we want. the result of."
"Hey, Mr. Wang, you seem to have overlooked an issue. These islands are a matter of sovereignty, not anything else. Whether it is developed or utilized, this does not involve the transfer of sovereignty, but what you proposed is a cession, which involves an issue of sovereignty. Do you think the members of the committee will agree easily?" Shaking his head, the fat gentleman drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and counterattacked with a hint of sarcasm.
"No, no, Mr. Martin, please don't talk about the issue of sovereignty. If you really want to delve into it, this issue of sovereignty is difficult to distinguish. As far as I know, most of the residents on the Mawen Islands are indigenous people, and they do not belong to you. The nationalities and even races of any country in the Nanyang Alliance are different. It was only more than a hundred years ago when the alliance included the Mawen Islands in your possession. The indigenous residents do not seem to recognize you, the so-called city-states. They still lived a self-sufficient life despite the country's sovereignty over the land they had been living on. What's more, there were many officials in the alliance who colluded with the slave catchers and traders at sea and robbed them into slavery. It seemed that It's not news, is it? Is this what you call a manifestation of sovereignty?" Faced with the other party's rebuttal, Wang Liao retorted unceremoniously. A combination of firmness and softness is the way to go, and the same is true for diplomacy. Blind connivance and pleading often lead to bring more negative effects.
Wang Liao's counterattack made the fat gentleman speechless for a moment. Although he also hated this despicable behavior, this kind of behavior did exist in the alliance and was quite popular. This was probably because some members were firmly opposed to the cession of horses. One of the main reasons for the Wen Islands, of course, the reasons for their opposition will appear in a high-sounding face.
After a while of silence, the fat gentleman changed the subject: "Mr. Wang Liao, your language is very sharp, but the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee may not accept your views, and you must be aware of this."
"Of course, that's why I asked Mr. Martin for help. Of course we can also make some concessions, but I don't think that Mr. Martin just said that Heron Island is the territory of the Alliance Navy. The Alliance Navy seems to have never come to this point. There, I think if Mr. Martin can help us with this, His Highness the King of Qin and I will be very grateful." Wang Liao did not want to get entangled in words. These theoretical terms cannot be used as a basis to change the other party's attitude. The printed matter was quietly placed on the table in front of the two of them.
With a tremor in his heart, the obese man's eyes quickly passed over the two paper prints on the desk. The specifications and style of one of the prints were very familiar, and the flashing numbers on it were even more impressive, while the other one did not hide. Through the man's keen eyes, the stamp of the First Industrial and Commercial Bank of the South was very clear.
"Mr. Wang, what do you mean?" The obese man pretended to be angry, but in his heart he was calculating how much he could get from these two checks, excluding the necessary persuasion expenses.
"Just kidding, I know Mr. Martin is not short of these things. What Mr. Martin values more is the traditional friendship between the Alliance and our Western Xinjiang. However, Mr. Martin needs to convince your friends, so I will take the liberty. Here It’s a cashier’s check for three hundred thousand imperial gold coins, each worth one hundred and fifty thousand. One is from the Alliance Commercial Bank, and the other is from our First Industrial and Commercial Bank of Southern Xinjiang. You can withdraw it and use it at any time.” Wang Liao doesn’t care about the other party. Expression, before this, the intelligence department had provided him with sufficient information. It can be said that he already knew this person's character well.
"Haha, Mr. Wang is really refreshing. I think it will be difficult for my friends and I to refuse your kindness. I think everything will get better. Just wait for the good news." The two checks were issued in the blink of an eye. After entering the fat gentleman's waist pocket, the fat face full of smiles looked so vulgar and ugly. Suppressing the disdain in his heart, Wang Liao showed a smile that was more cordial and satisfying than ever, "Okay, It’s time for us to have a good rest and enjoy ourselves. Boss, bring up the fresh goods prepared for Mr. Martin!”
"Well done!" Wu Feng, who kept high-fiving, read the report carefully while moving his fingers on the map of the Southern Ocean placed on the desk, "Fourne Island is a natural military port, and we have a foothold here. Points will enable our naval fleet to compete for the position of ruler of the Southern Ocean, Princesa Island, haha, this guy Wang Liao is not simple, he can actually convince the Nanyang people to give this island to us, I simply can’t believe him How is it done?! Princesa, it will become a dazzling pearl in the Southern Ocean!”
"Your Highness, don't underestimate Heron Island. Although it is not big, its location is too important. It is directly inserted into the middle of the Mawen Islands and is a short distance from the Nanyang Alliance Naval Headquarters - Johor Port and their most important naval base, St. Conis. Changi Military Port on the island is less than 200 nautical miles away, and it can definitely become an outpost of our navy!" Wu Feng was not the only one who was excited. The red light on Lei Cangpu's dark face was enough to prove that at this time, his Feeling. He returned to Qingyang to report on his work and the construction of the naval fleet. He did not expect that the conversation he had with Wang Liao before leaving would become a reality in just over ten days, and the harvest was far beyond the realized my original idea.
Glancing at the other party with a half-smile, Wufeng touched his chin and said thoughtfully: "Cangpu, please remember not to spread these words to others. The meaning behind your words is that the Alliance Navy has been regarded as our Western Territory If the enemy of the navy is heard by outsiders, it will make us very passive."
"Your Highness, now is the best time for the development of our navy in Western Xinjiang. The Nanyang Alliance has to shrink its defense circle due to the military pressure on our land, and the Western Peninsula Alliance is busy with their allies, the Western Orans. The Pasha people are facing each other. It is estimated that the war between them will continue. Although the intensity will decrease, it will greatly hinder the investment of the navy in the western part of the alliance and the West Oran people. If we want to be in the Atlantic Ocean Now is the time to become the master and expand our power to the west. If we wait for the Western Peninsula Alliance and the Western Oran Kingdom to breathe, it will be difficult for us to find such a good opportunity again." Lei Cangpu's With a fanatical light flashing in his eyes, Xijiang now has such a rare opportunity. Whether it is the surrounding situation or the financial foundation, it is enough for the Xijiang Navy to grow rapidly and play a greater role. If he is lucky enough to witness it, The glory of the Western Xinjiang Navy is undoubtedly favored by the goddess of fate.
"Cangpu, I can understand your feelings. Do you think I still don't pay enough attention to the navy? Many people in the Military Affairs Administration think that I pay too much attention to the navy and squeeze out the funds that should belong to the army, making their military expansion plan impossible. Don’t run aground. At present, we have successfully obtained several technologies, and the shipbuilding plan has been officially implemented. I hope that in the near future I can see warships flying the Jinpeng flag cruising in the Southern Ocean, showing off their heroic figures." Wu Feng Shaking his head slightly, everyone said that human desire has no end. He can be said to have a preference for the navy, but this Lei Cangpu is still not satisfied. He always wants to take out more things from his pocket. As for the army, The officials are already full of complaints.