Siheyuan: I earned foreign exchange in the heyday

Chapter 909 Diplomatic Paintings

The Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic waters off the southeastern tip of Argentina, more than 1 kilometers from the United Kingdom and only kilometers from Argentina.

Because the Falkland Islands are located on an important shipping route between the South Pacific and the South Atlantic.

Both Argentina and the United Kingdom have declared sovereignty over the island. The United Kingdom, relying on force, announced that it was the first to discover the island and has been occupying it ever since. Since then, the two sides have been constantly disputing over the ownership of the Falkland Islands.

In the 70s, rich oil, natural gas and other mineral resources were discovered around the Falkland Islands, and the conflict between the two sides began to intensify.

In April 1982, Argentina took the lead in sending troops to capture the Falkland Islands, and subsequently announced the recovery of the Falkland Islands.

Britain then sent a large number of navy and a fierce naval battle broke out between the two sides.

In May, Britain began to send troops to land on the Falkland Islands. On June 5, it launched a general offensive. On June 6, the Argentine garrison on the Falkland Islands announced its surrender.

Britain's victory in the Falklands War not only consolidated its position among Western countries, but also enhanced its momentum in the international community.

With this momentum, the Iron Lady came to New York again with the attitude of a winner and initiated negotiations on the Hong Kong issue.

The arrogant Iron Lady thought that she could make us make concessions by relying on her victory in the Falklands War.

She also walked out of the meeting room with confidence.

Since Chen Changan put forward many opinions, he was allowed to attend this meeting.

This is a big event, so Chen Changan will naturally not be absent.

Relying on the victory she had just won in the war, the Iron Lady did not give any face at all from the beginning.

It directly pointed out that the three treaties concerning Hong Kong Island still exist, and if Hong Kong Island is taken back, it will definitely destroy its prosperity.

The so-called three treaties are the Treaty of Nanjing, the Treaty of Beijing and the Convention for the Extension of the Boundary of Hong Kong Island signed by the Qing Dynasty.

Our leaders refuted these three treaties on the spot.

They said that these three treaties were all unequal treaties and were the product of Britain's invasion of my country. The Chinese government has never recognized the legitimacy of these treaties.

He also reiterated that Hong Kong Island belongs to China and must be taken back in 97.

The confident Iron Lady was stunned. She originally thought that with the victory in the Falklands War, the negotiations would go very smoothly.

But the other party refused on the spot, which made the Iron Lady very confused.

Why?

"If you insist, we don't mind launching another Falklands War."

The Iron Lady's meaning was very clear, she was prepared to threaten with force.

Unfortunately, her opponent was tougher than she thought.

“I reiterate one point: we will definitely take back Hong Kong Island in 97. There is no room for maneuver on this issue.

If the situation in Hong Kong Island becomes unmanageable during the negotiations, the British side may still not change its attitude.

We will reconsider the date for recovering Hong Kong Island and do not rule out the use of non-peaceful means to recover Hong Kong Island.

I think two years is a good time. If we cannot reach an agreement within two years, I will unilaterally take back Hong Kong Island."

Faced with such a tough attitude, the Iron Lady hesitated.

She is not afraid of starting a war, but the final outcome of the war must be victory.

Although Britain won the battle against Argentina, it still suffered heavy losses.

Facing a big Eastern power and a war starting right on their doorstep, to be honest, even the Iron Lady felt that their chances were slim.

We are all nuclear-weapon countries, so relying on nuclear blackmail will not work.

Negotiations don't work, threats of force won't work, and there's no guarantee of winning a war, especially in South Korea, where the other side's performance is shocking. Nuclear blackmail, the final measure, won't work either.

Nothing works, nothing works, which makes the Iron Lady, who was originally full of confidence, extremely annoyed.

Unlike the Iron Lady who was irritable, our leader sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, a cigarette in his mouth, looking relaxed.

You have to know that we are no longer the same as before. Although our weapons and equipment are not yet the best in the world, they are more than enough for self-protection.

Especially the Dongfeng 5, which is a national treasure.

Thanks to Mr. Yu’s research, my country is the only country that can preserve hydrogen bombs for a long time.

Coupled with the DF-5's range of kilometers, the so-called nuclear blackmail is a joke.

Speaking of the war, we just fought a war in the south a few years ago and also won.

When it comes to naval battles, we are indeed a little bit lacking, but in land battles, we can kill gods and Buddhas.

There is no shortage of combat experience. If that doesn't work, the entire army will be taken to the battlefield in turns.

Today, thanks to Chen Changan’s suggestions, the country has dozens of large fertilizer plants and numerous supporting factories.

With the hybrid rice improved by Mr. Yuan, the yield per mu is higher every year.

It is no longer the time to rely on foreign exchange to buy food to survive.

If you feel confident, you will naturally be calm and relaxed.

The Iron Lady knew that she had lost, and lost miserably.

“Given the huge differences between us, I think both sides need to think carefully about the consequences.

We have made concessions, but you remain tough.

Then let's end this negotiation here. I hope you can make concessions during the next negotiation."

The Iron Lady then stood up and prepared to shake hands and leave.

She felt that she was not respected here and she never wanted to come here again.

Our leader smiled when he heard that, and slowly put out the cigarette in his hand.

Then he stood up and said to the Iron Lady.

"No matter what, our view will not change. The sovereignty of Hong Kong Island does not require negotiation."

Then the Iron Lady's gloomy face formed a sharp contrast with our leader's cheerful and talkative face.

Then the two sides held hands. In order to maintain her demeanor, the Iron Lady forced a smile and then turned and left.

Chen Changan looked at this iron lady and felt that her steps were a little unsteady.

I believe that with our tough attitude, she probably knows in her heart that the countdown to Hong Kong's return has begun.

Just as Chen Changan and his entourage walked out of the door.

The Iron Lady was walking down the stairs quickly amidst the crowd, but her feet went weak and she fell to the ground.

Watching this scene, Chen Changan was very clear that this fall heralded the complete decline of an old empire.

At the same time, it also means that the fall of the Iron Lady has started us on the road of rapid development.

This scene has also become a classic painting in the history of diplomacy.

"Changan, others can do this, but you can't. Come here, I have some questions to ask you."

Chen Changan paused and stopped immediately. Although he kept smiling in front of this person, Chen Changan could still feel the pressure.