Chapter 1837 - 1837: The Lost Land Returns
Who could have imagined?
After Liu Zhizhong became the first President of the Wale Republic, his first visit, and also the first formal close contact of the Wale Republic as a nation with a world leader, was surprisingly to England.
Yes, to England, not Eastern Pot!
Liu Dongyuan and others were a bit surprised, because those who knew Liu Zhizhong's background naturally understood his story and knew that he intended to return to Eastern Pot to make a point.
As a result, now he's going to England.
After this decision came out, Wen Bao realized it.
Having traveled around the world for years and venturing abroad early, Wen Bao has seen much of the world and possesses a broad personal mindset.
Thus, Wen Bao, also known as Mr. Wen Yuluo, who is the Deputy Director-General of the Wale Republic's National Security Bureau WLB, explained, "England is the founder of the modern order of civilization, including the Industrial Revolution, the promotion of universal values, and the export of democratic politics, all of which have made outstanding contributions. Isn't Singapore also a member state of the English Commonwealth? Look at what Singapore has developed into; everyone understands, right? As an emerging People's Democratic Republic, the Wale Republic should learn from such a model and visit to exchange experiences. Should we still be going to places like Beixiong Country or Beibang Country? Of course, Eastern Pot, we will eventually return there! President Chi's scope and political wisdom have already surpassed many of his peers and those old bureaucrats of Eastern Pot..."
Of course, Wen Yuluo hit part of the truth!
In fact, Liu Zhizhong wanted to go to England to meet Xiang Qingqing, whom he hadn't seen in so long and had almost lost contact with, sigh...
And there's also his prospective father-in-law, Ma Xudong. Although his name was changed and he went on to study political science, Liu Zhizhong had contacts with him in the past, knowing that Ma Xudong had made great progress and his academic performance was outstanding.
Xiang Qingqing understands finance, Ma Xudong understands politics, and Liu Zhizhong was considering whether to bring them to Wale Republic to serve the country!
Therefore, when the news of Liu Zhizhong's impending visit to England spread, it caused a stir worldwide.
The announcement of the diplomatic visit was met with a warm welcome from King Charas III and Prime Minister Johnsen of England, and it was reported by major and minor newspapers as well as TV stations.
Mainstream countries around the world also covered it extensively.
In Eastern Pot, the reaction was extremely strong and could be described as discontent!
Some big shots were unhappy, even swearing in meetings.
"What does that Chi Zhongshui think he's doing? Choosing England for his first visit?"
"Doesn't he realize he's of Huazhong descent too? Does he not remember the shared blood and heritage? Has he forgotten his roots? What about the dignity of our Eastern Pot?"
"This can't go on. We absolutely cannot lose face like this. Let's think about how to teach this ignorant young president a lesson."
Indeed, some people came up with a plan.
That's for Eastern Pot to spend a huge amount of money to first reclaim the disputed land with Myanmar.
This land originally belonged to Eastern Pot but later became a disputed area due to war. Now, Myanmar has been administering it, but electricity, communications, and energy are provided by Eastern Pot. The people there all speak the Eastern Pot language!
Myanmar has always maintained that Eastern Pot can have the land back, but it requires signing an all-weather strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Pot, including economic, military, environmental governance, anti-terrorism, and comprehensive cooperation agreements.
Meanwhile, Eastern Pot also needs to pay 118 billion US dollars in settlement fees. Officially, it's for the relocation of the Myanmar Nan Clan people in the so-called Changnan Province, but in actuality, it's merely the purchase price for the land. They only want money, and it doesn't matter whether the people in Changnan Province move out or not.
After all, over 80% of the population in Changnan Province are of Eastern Pot descent, and the remaining 20% have long been assimilated by Eastern Pot.
Thus, Changnan Province, with nearly 6 million people and a narrow strip of land resembling a sharp sword, borders the Wabei State of the Wale Republic and is located upstream of the East Pa River and West Pa River.
Changnan Province is essentially to be repurchased by Eastern Pot, then merged into Yunxi Province, incorporated into Yunxi Province's geographical and administrative jurisdiction, and designed as the Changnan Autonomous State.
What is Yunxi Province?
Some might have forgotten, but it's the domain of Qian Xuan's family. It's the hometown of Lady Gan, Qian Xuan's half-sister! Lady Gan is allergic to sunlight; does anyone remember? She's now living by Mogu Lake at her grandmother's house!
Why is Eastern Pot buying back this piece of land? Haha...
It's nothing else but to teach Liu Zhizhong a lesson!
Therefore, before Liu Zhizhong even embarked on his visit to England, Eastern Pot had already announced related news, stating that the government was negotiating with Myanmar for an all-weather strategic partnership and soon to reclaim Changnan Province as the Changnan Autonomous State, merging it into Yunxi Province.
Once the news was released, it was a massive event!
The entire Eastern Pot was boiling, at its peak.
The internet was full of praise!
Made a move!
Strong!
The lost territory is being reclaimed!
Sign agreements in the morning, change Changnan people's IDs in the afternoon!
Relatives scattered for nearly a hundred years, you're coming home!
You can now go to Changnan to eat subtropical tuoudou meat and coconut chicken!
Changnan is taking off!
Major infrastructure is starting!
The airport needs to be built!
Highways to be connected!
High-speed rail must be arranged!
Yes, yes, yes, the upstream of East Pa River and West Pa River, with such water resources, how can you not set up a few cascading hydropower stations?
Within Eastern Pot, this is how the rhythm is set.
As long as organized self-media join in, they all follow in a rush, immensely powerful.
As for the rest of the world, reactions varied.
Of course, the United States threw out the Eastern Pot threat theory, expressing concerns about regional stability. Moreover, some smaller allied countries of the United States said Eastern Pot is rising, beginning to abandon peace principles and embark on external expansion. The whole world must be wary of Eastern Pot's economic and military territorial expansions.
However, the Secretary-General of organizations like the United Nations expressed that this is a friendly act between the governments of Eastern Pot and Myanmar, under voluntary principles, and other countries and regions have no right to interfere or meddle in related affairs.
It can be expected that once the agreement between Eastern Pot and Myanmar is reached and the money is in place, it will receive eventual recognition from the international community.
When Liu Zhizhong heard this news, he also frowned, suddenly feeling a bit pressured.
He hurriedly summoned Ambassador Cao, the Eastern Pot diplomat stationed in the Wale Republic, to inquire about the situation.
Ambassador Cao, who had previously been embarrassed before Liu Zhizhong, now had his tail up, directly stating, "President Chi, the arrow is on the bowstring, I cannot say anything!"