It is precisely in order to prevent other countries from bringing ** into the MD that the junta adopts a policy of closing the country to the rest of the world, and even refuses to accept international aid when it suffers from large-scale natural disasters.

But this does not mean that they are really unwilling to develop the country and do a good job in external international relations, but the most important thing for them is that the first qiē must be based on the premise of consolidating the rule of the military junta, so that the generals can reap more benefits.

Lieutenant General Ava understands these truths very well, and in connection with the ambiguous attitude of Senior General Mata Dan on the issue of Kokang independence some time ago, he further believes that in addition to regaining power, Admiral Maratan has another reason to sacrifice Kokang's sovereignty, that is, to allow MD to improve international relations while maintaining the status quo.

Senior General Matama looked at Lieutenant General Ava and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"I was thinking that there is one more country where the attitude is crucial. ”

"You mean India!" India is a very important aspect of MD's foreign relations, although not as important as country Z, but this large country with a connected land cannot be ignored. However, Senior General Mata's next words dashed Lieutenant General Ava's hopes that India would be able to mediate the situation: "Under normal circumstances, India would definitely go against country Z, but the only thing they can do is remain silent when country M and other Western countries also express their support." ”

Lieutenant General Ava was used to taking blows, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Then what to do......

Admiral Matama did not answer, but asked rhetorically, "What do you think should be done?"

"Even if the whole world opposes it, we can still defend the sovereignty and territory of the country with all our might. ”

General Madama was silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "Do you know where those lands came from?"

"Hasn't it always been ours?"

"No!" General Yu Dan shook his head slowly, and told Lieutenant General Sù Ava: "Actually, Shan State belonged to China in history, and was later robbed by our feudal dynasty. ”

Lieutenant General Ava didn't know much about this history, but he wasn't surprised when Admiral Matama said these words: "That's ...... so."

Soon, the MD junta issued a public statement to the outside world, condemning the international community for splitting the MD territory under the pretext of the Kokang issue, and resolutely refused to recognize the Republic of Mubang as a puppet regime.

But in contrast to this hard-line attitude, the junta did not take any real action, and although a large number of troops only surrounded the Kokang area, it did not launch an offensive.

Many people are surprised by this situation, but Pang Jindong accurately figured out the mind of the junta, telling everyone: "If the junta continues to take large-scale military action against our country with the support of the international community, it may trigger many crises hidden at home and abroad, and shake the already shaky regime of the junta even more violently, and may even collapse completely." The junta's generals are well aware of this, and with a number of other factors, they may have decided to abandon Shan. But on the other hand, no general is willing to bear the infamy of splitting the country, and even if he acquiesces to a fait accompli, it is absolutely impossible to openly admit it. So it goes on with us, waiting for an opportunity to change the situation, or let the successor take the blame. ”

Shen Peifu pondered for a moment, nodded, and then asked, "Then what should we do?"

Pang Jindong smiled slightly: "What to do!"

Thus, on the day of the Blood Lion after the Declaration of Independence, an unnoticeable corner of the Indochina Peninsula was staged in a corner of the Indochina Peninsula that had not attracted much attention, that is, the government of the Republic of Mubang and all the dignitaries of the Kokang Republican Army attended the first flag-raising ceremony of the Republic.

The national flag is a symbol of a country, where the honor and dignity of the country lies, when this flag is raised, it means to announce to the world that a new country will stand in the east of the world.

The flag-raising ceremony was supposed to be exciting, but because of the soldiers who had just returned from the battlefield, it was somewhat sentimental.

Hardly any of these soldiers were not wounded, and their eyes were full of white bandages fluttering in the wind in the glow of the flag, accompanied by a variety of wheelchairs, crutches and plaster splints.

There was a division commander whose entire lower body was blown up by a mine, and it was difficult to maintain his balance in a wheelchair, but he still tried his best to straighten his chest and salute the national flag.

There was also a soldier whose right arm had been severed by shrapnel from a shell, and he had to use his left hand to perform an off-standard military salute.

This glorious moment may seem comical to many ignorants, but these people present did not realize it, but completed the ritual from beginning to end in earnest.

A photojournalist from country M who came to Kokang to interview captured this scene when the national flag was raised to the top of the flagpole.

This photo, with the title of "After countless bloodshed and sacrifices, the Kokang people finally ushered in the long-awaited freedom", was published in the media of country M, and later won the honor of one of the top ten photos of the year in the National Geographic magazine of country M.

Standing at the forefront of the team is Pang Wenlan, perhaps because after half a century of bloodshed, this ideal has finally been achieved.

Therefore, that feeling of relief made him age a lot in an instant.

In the long and difficult years of the past, Pang Wenlan fought with the sky, the earth, and people, and he had to fight with himself, and he had to race against time.

His persistence in his ideals allowed him to overcome the changes brought about by the years, and although his body was slowly aging, his spirit was like that of an incomparably energetic young man, who could still fight at any time.

Now that this ideal pillar has disappeared, time has finally revealed that invincible power, making the uncle in Pang Jindong's eyes a little hunchbacked, his legs seem to be trembling slightly, and his hair is whiter.

As soon as the words "Fourth Grandfather ......." came out, Pang Jindong suddenly realized that he didn't know what to say next, so he was silent again.

Pang Wenlan didn't ask, but looked at the national flag silently, and two lines of muddy tears suddenly welled up in his eyes. After a long time, he choked his throat and said in a low voice, "Finally...... Finally waiting for this day......."

Pang Jindong was worried that the huge emotional fluctuations would be detrimental to Pang Wenlan's body, and he wanted to be relieved immediately, but he still didn't know what to say or how to do it.

After a moment of silence, Pang Jindong could only sigh: "When I see this scene, any sacrifice and dedication in the past is worth it!"

"That's right......" Pang Wenlan nodded, and added: "Seeing this flag, your fourth grandfather has lived in vain in his life......

After the flag-raising ceremony, Pang Tianpet and Miao Heng immediately came over and helped Pang Wenlan back to rest.

Shen Peifu slowly walked to Pang Jindong's side and asked meaningfully, "What are your plans next?"

"I should ask you this question!" Pang Jindong said, slying with a smile.

Shen Peifu didn't understand the meaning of this sentence at first, frowned slightly, and quickly stretched out again: "I fully understand that independence is only the first step, and more arduous and heavy work is still to come." While constantly confronting the MD government, we must do a good job in national construction, vigorously develop the economy, and promote people's livelihood. But listening to you, it seems like it's all my job. ”

"Of course you're not alone, there are many people who are helping you!"

"I know, that's why I asked you, I want to know what insights you have in these areas!" Shen Peifu said, sly smiling like Pang Jindong.

"Didn't I sue you, I will resign from all my positions......"

Shen Peifu had already heard Pang Jindong's statement, and immediately interrupted at this time: "You can't go, this country needs you!"

"I didn't say that I was no longer associated with the country, I just didn't want to be in a position. ”

"Jindong, ...... you" Shen Peifu originally wanted to ask if Pang Jindong had a prejudice against himself, but the words became "Since you will always help the development of the country, why don't you still hold a position?"

Pang Jindong immediately asked: "The important thing is that I pay attention to this country, what can I say if I hold a position?"

Shen Peifu was short of words for a while, and by chance, Pang Tianyi's words reminded him.

The country has just become independent, and if Pang Jindong, as the founding father, leaves, it will inevitably have a negative impact on the new government.

Shen Peifu knew that his second uncle had been watching everything coldly, this sentence seemed unintentional, but it actually meant something.

Shen Peifu further thought that I am afraid that it is not only Pang Tianyi, many people can see that he estimates that Pang Jindong's power will surpass him.

However, Shen Peifu is still a person who understands the general situation after all, and knows how to sacrifice his own interests when necessary for the future development of the country.

Coupled with Pang Jindong's indifferent attitude, it made him feel a little guilty.

Therefore, last night, he called all other high-level personnel behind Pang Jindong's back to hold a secret meeting, the main content of which was to discuss the status of Pang Jindong.

In fact, even if Shen Peifu didn't come forward to convene this meeting, in the next few days, Pang Wenlan or Pang Tianpet would do the same. Pang Jindong made great contributions to the birth of a new country, and it was impossible for everyone to let him resign.

After all-night discussions, a decision was made to appoint Pang Jindong as vice president and minister of defense of the Republic of Mubang.

In addition to the president of the republic, there are several vice presidents, and Pang Jindong, the vice president, is different from them in that he serves for life, but he is not responsible for any affairs, and it seems to be of an honorary nature.

As for the post of vice minister of national defense, it is also for life, and although there are vice ministers in charge of specific work, Pang Jindong has to take responsibility for military development, and military is one of the priorities of the new country's development.

Now seeing Pang Jindong's attitude, Shen Peifu gritted his teeth, said this arrangement, and then told Pang Jindong: "This is everyone's consensus, I hope you don't shirk anymore." ”

"Honorable ......." Pang Jindong thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay!"

Shen Peifu looked at Pang Jindong's expression, and asked tentatively: "You resolutely resigned from the official position, do you have an opinion on anything or person?" As soon as the words came out, Shen Peifu immediately realized that he had said a nonsense, if Pang Jindong really had any opinions, it was absolutely impossible to say it to himself. If this opinion is directed at yourself, then your own sentence is even more self-deprecating.

Pang Jindong looked at Shen Peifu and smiled faintly: "I don't have any opinions, even if I have any dissatisfaction here, the first thing I think of is to try my best to correct it, not to escape." Actually, I just want to be an ordinary person, and I don't want to take on too much responsibility. ”

"I didn't expect you to be so indifferent......"

Pang Jindong thought that Shen Peifu's words were questioning, so he added: "Not only here in the Mubang Republic, I also don't want to be in the limelight in China." I have already contacted the top level in China, and used a qiē method to erase my name from the media as much as possible, avoiding any qiē reports about me personally. In any incident, wherever I am involved, I will be named 'Pang XX'. ”

In fact, Pang Jindong made this request to Jin Zhenyu very early, and the latter deeply agreed with Pang Jindong's low-key and fully supported it.

Jin Zhenyu's manipulation of public opinion has been very effective, and now except for some people who often mix on the Internet, they can visit foreign websites through guò technical means.

Most people don't know anything about Pang Jindong, and even those who know a lot about the Kokang War only have a very vague impression.

"I can finally live a quiet life!" Pang Jindong raised his head and looked at the blue sky, feeling indescribable excitement in his heart.

It's a pity that things don't always go as people want.