Chapter 1871 - 1871:
This statement made Johnsen feel somewhat respectful.
"Chi, you're amazing. I really admire you. I have to give you a thumbs up! Of course, there are many times when I have to give you a thumbs up, hahaha..."
"Thank you for your affirmation. If a war breaks out, how will you respond? Historically speaking, to put it simply, England has always looked down upon the Evil Luo Shi people."
"This question..." Johnson was silent for a bit but eventually said, "If an invasion really happens, we'll have to see how the Wu Government responds. But let me personally predict: right now, there are still too many pro-Evil people in the Wu Government, so surrender is possible once the war starts. At that time, it's likely that the Eastern Five States of Wu will be taken by Evil Luo Shi, just like Kromia."
"I don't think the possibility is very high. Losing the Eastern Five States, along with Kromia, means Wu would lose nearly 35% of its territory. That's simply too shameful, isn't it?"
"It's hard to say. Politics are unpredictable sometimes. Specifically, England may have to consult and discuss with the United States to come up with a strategy."
"This..." Liu Zhizhong expressed some doubt, saying, "The old president of the United States is a seasoned politician known for seeking stability. He might also wait and see how the situation develops before making a move. Of course, haha, we are just having afternoon tea and chatting here. Let's hope for world peace, without bloodshed or war..."
"Yes, may the Lord bless the mortal world with peace. But some bloodshed and wars are not shifted by the Lord's will because some people's sins are innate."
"For instance..."
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After such an afternoon tea-style conversation ended, Liu Zhizhong still had some faith in his judgment, so he dialed the direct landline of the United States Black Palace's round desk.
The Black Palace's round desk, of course, referred to President Landen's desk.
Liu Zhizhong being able to obtain a private phone number there is indeed a notable political achievement.
Unfortunately, President Landen had a bit of stomach discomfort today and went to the hospital.
In his office, Lady Oklahoma, the female vice president, was on duty.
Lady Oklahoma, a lawyer by training, is a Black Latin American woman in her early fifties who still remains single.
She took the call from Liu Zhizhong on behalf of President Landen and was deeply shocked by Liu Zhizhong's analysis and judgment.
However, being a lawyer-turned-vice-president, she remained very composed and said, "Mr. President, your judgment is somewhat far-fetched. The world doesn't need dictatorships, and it doesn't need wars either. Evil Luo Shi doesn't yet have the capability for a full-scale invasion of Klan Country, does it? Can I consider this a normal diplomatic discussion or an informal contact?"
Liu Zhizhong said, "Lady Ok, let's say it's informal! I just want to ask you to convey to President Landen to make a judgment, okay? I'd also like to know what President Landen's response strategy would be if war breaks out."
"Alright, I understand. I will definitely convey it to the President. Mr. Chi's attention to international affairs truly reflects a concern for humanity's fate. However, not long ago, the United States Ministry of Defense conducted a simulation of related unstable regions internationally and believes the likelihood of war isn't very high."
"Let's hope so. Humanity needs peace, not war."
"Yes..."
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Within three days after ending such a conversation, President Landen personally wrote a letter in reply to Liu Zhizhong and sent it by fax to Liu Zhizhong's presidential office.
In the letter, Landen said: "Young President, I greatly admire your predictive ability and commend your concern for world affairs and humanity's fate."
"If war indeed breaks out, the United States will certainly uphold the universal human values. However, all of this may depend on the will of the people of Klan Country. Or, it could be about what kind of will the Klan Government has."
"Perhaps the problem might become simple. The current government team in Klan may form a government in exile, and then the entire country would be occupied. Our military intelligence analysis shows that Klan is indeed too weak to resist Evil Luo Shi's army."
"To prevent further sacrifices for the people, there might be the existence of a government in exile, which we will surely support. If a pro-Evil Luo Shi government comes into power, there's nothing we can do. Because Klan Country is unable to join the West Ocean Military Defense Organization."
"At the same time, since the United States and Evil Luo Shi do not have fundamental conflicts of interest in Klan Country, offering aid may be somewhat challenging. In terms of global geopolitics, the United States has the advantage of self-preservation. If it doesn't involve our interests, it's hard for us to interfere too much."
"Historically, we've meddled too much, leading to a lot of unnecessary troubles and heavy costs. During my term, I really don't want to get into another war."
"Nonetheless, young President, your think tank's predictions also made us more alert. Our satellites and reconnaissance aircraft will be more closely watching the Evil Luo Shi people. Under a dictator's leadership, Evil Luo Shi going back on an aggressive path is indeed within the realm of possibility."
"The Wale Republic has just been established for a short time, and everything is just getting back on track, developing rapidly and healthily. If there is a war, I hope you will consider seriously and avoid getting too involved in it. You're one of the flames of human democracy and liberty in the East, so please take care!"
"Of course, the United States and its citizens, consortiums, and capital have significant interests in the Wale Republic, so more so, I hope you and your government team can take care of yourselves. In non-essential situations, refrain from engaging in international disputes and controversies! Remember this!"
Sure enough, old politicians are indeed expert at considering various factors.
Sometimes, whether the world leans left or right, or neither left nor right, defining it doesn't hold much significance. The main thing is: in the global landscape, whether countries and regions should consider the relationship of benefits, whether to consider immediate gains or long-term ones; whether to focus on individuals or the country's people; whether to side with justice or evil, these considerations make it simple.
Undoubtedly, a young politician like Liu Zhizhong will certainly make the most correct choice at the most crucial moment.
Based on the predictions from the think tank, Liu Zhizhong accelerated the signing of a strategic collaboration with the Klan Country and prepared to fly personally to Fuerqinke City to sign the agreement. For this, he even specially learned Klan language, haha...