Chapter 746: Forming the East British Combined Fleet for an Expedition to the Falklands?
The tropical monsoon climate makes the change of seasons in Port Blair not obvious, and even as it approaches the end of October, the weather is still warm and pleasant.
Margaret Thatcher's visit to OUC was not an official visit to WÈN. It was because Yang Weiping did not arrange the kind of highest-level welcome scene for the heads of state of other countries. It's more like two old friends who have been reunited for a long time shaking hands again, and the atmosphere is extraordinarily cordial.
Yang Weiping generously led Margaret Thatcher on a tour of the large missile destroyer "Bai Qi", allowing the British prime minister to personally experience the brilliant achievements of the Eastern Union in the design and manufacture of modern advanced warships.
In terms of tonnage, the "White Rise" was naturally inferior to the large battleships with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons built by the British. However, the unique concept of the "White Rise" in terms of stealth design is definitely worth learning and pondering for the British Royal Navy.
OUCC's absorption and improvement of various advanced technologies in the world, as well as its independent research and development capabilities, have always made the United States and Britain and other Western developed countries feel incredible.
This kind of "phenomenal" rate of improvement in national strength is obviously more surprising than the rapid development of China's national defense strength when Yang Weiping presided over the leadership of the Huaxia National Defense Science and Technology Commission.
It seems that Yang Weiping has made the most reasonable and timely improvements to some of the shortcomings and shortcomings that occurred when he worked in Huaxia. This made Yang Weiping not take any detours in the development process of OUCC, nor did he make any major mistakes.
It is said that the world's first stealth ship in the true sense of the word is the new 052-class missile frigate from the Changxing Island shipbuilding base in China. However, since Yang Weiping left the leading post of the National Defense Commission, Science, and Industry of China, it seems that Huaxia's shipbuilding industry has suddenly returned to its old path, and it has never achieved any remarkable and gratifying results.
On the other hand, Yang Weiping's Tiangong-Panshi Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Manufacturing Co., Ltd. absorbed the traditional shipbuilding basic industrial technology of the United Kingdom. It has been given renewed vitality, and its independently developed modern advanced warships, such as the Irrawaddy-class missile frigates, the Tiangong Aegis-class missile destroyers, and the Mandalay-class amphibious assault ships, all represent the future development trend of the world's navies.
On this strong technical accumulation and industrial foundation. It is reasonable that OUCC has once again developed, designed, and manufactured a more advanced Mingjun-class large missile destroyer.
Since OUCC can do this. Why can't England do it?
Standing on the bow deck of the "White Rise", Margaret Thatcher silently looked at the world's most advanced warships with beautiful appearance and stealth functions in this large modern military port, and asked herself in her heart.
At this time, Yang Weiping, dressed in an inconspicuous set of East China Sea Marine training uniforms without any rank identification, stood beside Thatcher very casually, his hands lightly supported on the spotlessly wiped stainless steel ship's side guardrail, and the neatly trimmed board on his head made Yang Weiping look no different from an ordinary Marine Corps soldier.
It has been almost 14 hours since the "Jack Wieson Incident" that took place in the Bay of Bengal. Governments around the world are still shocked by the sudden public statement made by the Chinese government. They have also launched their respective think tanks to conduct in-depth analysis in order to draw a final conclusion on how the world pattern will change in the future, and to seek the most favorable measures for the next foreign policy of the governments of various countries.
"Yang, how do you think the British government can end the ongoing war in the Malvinas Islands with dignity?" asked Margaret Thatcher suddenly turned around and looked at Yang Weiping very sternly.
Yang Weiping was obviously a little stunned by the leaping thinking of the Iron Lady.
The Anglo-Argentine Falklands War, which should have ended long ago, was fueled by Yang Weiping behind the scenes, so that Britain and Argentina still continued to cut flesh and bleed in the Malvinas Islands.
Alas, you have to be kind!
The British cabinet led by the Iron Lady has been very good to the Eastern Union in recent years. We've already cheated people once, and we can't continue to pit anymore.
If this is overplayed, it will really make John Bull anxious. It really didn't end well.
"China has basically stopped the arms trade with Argentina. Yang Weiping frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "With Argentina's current national economic situation, it should not be able to continue to fight this war." The Royal Navy suffered some losses in previous battles. However, the Royal Navy has received valuable first-hand experience and analysis of large-scale naval battles in modern navies since the end of World War II. This kind of experience and number cannot be exchanged for pounds and dollars, so I think ......"
"Yang, I hope that the Eastern Union Navy can form a joint fleet with the Royal Navy!" Margaret Thatcher interrupted Yang Weiping's words very seriously, and said solemnly: "We need to use a big victory to teach the Argentines a profound lesson, and then end this war with dignity!"
"Let the Eastern Union Navy and the British Navy form a combined fleet?!" Yang Weiping was obviously a little dizzy by Margaret Thatcher's bold proposal. Looking at the Iron Lady with wide eyes, she asked in surprise: "What kind of name will we use? What will the United States and the Soviet Union think? What will the rest of the world think?"
Let's be honest. Yang Weiping was really taken aback by Margaret Thatcher's suggestion.
The Iron Lady Prime Minister of the British Empire in front of him, which one do you want to sing!?
How could she suddenly think of forming a joint fleet with the Eastern Union Navy to end the Anglo-Argentine War?
Is it really because of the excellent performance of the Eastern Union Navy in the "Jack Wieson Incident" that the Iron Lady ruthlessly pulled down her face to beg the Eastern Union? Or did the Iron Lady have other plans?
To know. The Northern Burmese Government, the predecessor of the Eastern Union, has secretly sold all kinds of arms and military supplies to Argentina in recent years.
More importantly, Yang Weiping did not know what China and the Soviet Union would think about the formation of a joint fleet of the navies of the Eastern Union and the United Kingdom to expedition to the Malvinas Islands.
"Why should we care about other people's opinions?" said Margaret Thatcher very disappetically: "Yang, as early as the Tiangong Group started its business in Hong Kong and started from scratch, you have always maintained a deep friendship with our British government.
Over the years, our two sides have always adhered to the principle of equality, mutual benefit and reciprocity, and have had extensive and in-depth cooperation in many fields such as economy, science and technology, politics, military, and education. I once said to Reagan, 'The Eastern Union Navy is under the British Royal Navy, and if something happens to a student, the teacher will definitely not sit idly by.'"
Yang, do you think that after the Eastern Union Navy has achieved some impressive results, you are going to disown the teacher of the Royal Navy? Besides, Yang, you still have the title of lifelong noble baronial from the British royal family. Before I came this time, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth specially instructed that the British royal family has decided to officially confer on you the title of Grand Duke! This is the first time in more than 1,000 years since the establishment of the royal family that an exception has been made to a noble knight who has been crowned a knight to be promoted to a higher rank!"
"Madam, from the moment I officially swore in as a full citizen of the Federal Republic of Donghui, I have automatically renounced your royal family's title for me. Yang Weiping looked at Mrs. Thatcher very seriously and said: "Although the constitution of the Eastern Union can recognize up to two nationalities for all citizens, but, madam, don't you think that it is no longer suitable for me to be the supreme head of the Eastern Union and have the identity of a British royal baron?"
I know that Madame has always wanted OUEC to become a member of the Commonwealth. But I can officially tell Mrs. Sù today that this is impossible! The Eastern Union is the Eastern Union, and it will not become a vassal state of any country! Including China and the Soviet Union! The Eastern Union will always be a country with complete autonomy and independent sovereignty! And it will also be interfered with by any other country!"
As the British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher can certainly understand what Yang Weiping said.
The British royal family's decision to appoint Yang Weiping as the Grand Duke was just a test of Margaret Thatcher's Baron John Young.
Mrs. Thatcher didn't mind Yang Weiping's outspoken refusal, but looked at Yang Weiping with deep meaning, and asked with a smile: "Yang, since you said that the constitution of the Eastern Union can recognize every citizen of the Eastern Union of Eastern Union of two nationalities, can you sue me, which nationality do you have now in addition to the nationality of the Eastern Union?"
"As the head of state, of course, I can only choose one nationality!" Yang Weiping replied without hesitation: "If even the head of state has another nationality identity, wouldn't it be completely irresponsible to the country of the Eastern Union of China?"
"Hehe, I thought you would keep your Chinese nationality. Margaret Thatcher smiled lightly: "After getting your reply, I will have an explanation for Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth when I go back." ”
"Madam, the reason why I have kept the honorary name of the former Ark Royal aircraft carrier 'Baron John Young' is also to commemorate my deep friendship with your government and royal family. Yang Weiping said with emotion: "You can't forget your roots, and you must remember to think about the source when you drink water." I cherish my friendship with your country and your royal family.
Even if you and I both know in our hearts that there are only eternal interests between countries, and there is no eternal friendship between countries, I still want to say that as long as Britain does not infringe upon or damage the interests of the United Kingdom, the United Nations Alliance guarantees that it will not infringe upon or damage the interests of the United Kingdom. This promise, as long as I, Yang Weiping, reign for one day, will always be valid!"
It's strange that the old lady believes you!
Mrs. Thatcher said to herself in her heart. She really has to admire the youngest head of state in the world in front of her, and her ability to tell nonsense with her eyes open is getting smoother and smoother. I don't even blush.
You little fox, do you really think we don't know about the arms you are secretly selling to Argentina?
It's true that our intelligence agencies of the British Empire are eating dry food!