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Mila sat on the sofa in her study, dressed in an elegant evening dress, and watched as several invited guests, including her father, flipped through the papers that had been distributed to them.

Next to her was Troy in a tuxedo, and the two met their eyes from time to time, as if to cheer each other on, or perhaps exchange love.

Today was the day of Mira and Troy's engagement, and Mira had invited some of the guests to the secluded study to talk about her new ideas.

Of course, Mr. South Korea's ambassador, as her father, had known about these ideas for a long time, and he also knew that the person who first proposed them was Phoebe, and had read Phoebe's full document to Mira. He knew that this matter was very helpful for the future of his children, so he was here more to help Mira hold down.

What everyone is looking at are the new ideas and ideas that Mira has sorted out and extended through the documents given by Phoebe.

Seeing that everyone had basically finished reading, Mira slowly took a deep breath and said with a smile: "Everyone, what do you think, how is this plan?"

A middle-aged man frowned and said: "These ideas are very novel, but it is not that no one in the academic world has done this, but everyone knows that the results are not accepted by the public and circles." ”

Everyone nodded, but no one meant to refuse, after all, the document mentioned a lot of things that everyone had overlooked before, or new directions to solve the problems that were obviously paved. These people are basically middle- and lower-class families in diplomatic circles, and their current situation is much worse than before, so everyone feels that Mira's new ideas can allow everyone to seize new opportunities in advance, but they are also worried that those things that can be kept now will be completely lost because of this plan.

But they also understand that if some changes are not made, in the next generation, the bottom of the entire diplomatic circle will be completely replaced, and there will be nothing to do with these once glorious diplomatic families.

The document given by Mira cannot be known to more people, and this matter has actually become the consensus of these people.

But what they don't know is that Mira still keeps more things that he doesn't show to everyone, some of which are either unable to leave evidence, and some of which cannot be shared with the entire circle.

Mira nodded and said: "What everyone is most worried about should be the judgment of the Chinese, to be honest, no one likes to fight, especially in diplomatic circles, of course, low-intensity wars in local areas are nothing, I think, everyone has a consensus on this." ”

Everyone nodded.

Mira added: "On this point, I don't think we need to worry about fighting with the Chinese, at least there will be no full-scale war, I think that situations like the Korean War will no longer occur, you know, the Chinese have implemented the one-child policy for decades, although they encourage women to participate in the social economy, but they can no longer accept large-scale wars as before." As I mentioned in the plan, although in terms of total population, they can indeed mobilize far more soldiers than we imagined, but it is also because of this total population that once they adopt the mobilization model, it will become very troublesome to ensure people's livelihood. Therefore, it is impossible for China to engage in a large-scale war with us, and this is the basis for my view. Do you agree with that?"

Everyone nodded again, indeed, waging war can not only look at the ability to mobilize, but also look at the ability to maintain the people's livelihood at home, the most obvious example is Russia in World War I, so the huge population is indeed beneficial, but its disadvantages are not small.

Mila said again: "As for the local war, I think everyone knows some of the secrets of the Vietnam War, the lessons that the Chinese taught us, and the reason why our generals are always angry, Troy told me that at least until now, some congressmen in Washington still think that if it were not for the Chinese to intervene, we would not have suffered the same thing in Vietnam as North Korea, of course, it was a Republican congressman." ”

Everyone is also Republican, and they all nodded.

Mirayan raised the document in his hand and said: "As I wrote in the document, the Republican Party, which has been transformed into a Conservative Party, has indeed equated them with China and Chinese Americans. ”

Some people were dismissive, others nodded, but in any case, everyone understood better what was hidden behind Mira's glamorous words - a new opportunity had already appeared, but no one had really seized it.

Mira glanced at Troy and said, "Of course, we are a diplomatic circle, so we don't evaluate domestic affairs much, as I wrote, we can use this as a topic to get closer to the Chinese in a diplomatic setting." I'm not saying to let our guard down on China, but I'm saying that the level of vigilance is a bit too high. We should re-examine how we should respond to China becoming a world-class power, as can be seen from this year's Olympic Games, China's rise is unstoppable, if it is like Britain suppressing Germany, I am afraid that the war will really become the final result, and what comes from this is probably not the continued strength of the United States, everyone knows that Britain declined into a shell empire after World War I. ”

"And the Chinese are obviously not willing to face a fate similar to that of dismembered Germany, and in the case that neither side is willing to really go to war, the stronger side actually does not have much choice, and the weaker side does not." On the surface, this statement seems a bit illogical, but in fact, no one can hold a puddle of water with just two hands, they will always escape from their fingers, and China is the puddle of water that we have always wanted to hold. ”

"Now that China's rise has become unstoppable, we need to change our strategy accordingly and think about a future world pattern of cooperation with the Chinese." To put it another way, sometimes it's more efficient for two people to be the leader of a team together than for one person to go out on a trip with a bunch of dolls who can't do anything. Of course, I know that it is prepared for the unexpected death of the president or the inability to perform his work, but as long as the president does not have problems, then the vice president will always be the vice president. ”

Everyone here is a Republican, so I still agree with Mira's last statement, at least within the Republican Party, there are many people who think that Europeans are really muddy and can't support the wall, and they are not willing to obey.

But in terms of cooperation with China, everyone is still a little unacceptable, on the one hand, cooperation with the Chinese is not good for political career, on the other hand, the Chinese are difficult to understand, and everyone has no bottom in their hearts.

Mira added: "There are actually many proofs about the Chinese not choosing war, let's make an analogy, everyone knows what is going on with the US military and police, and they also know who they are really loyal to, but in China it is different, they are loyal to the party that represents the people, but as a soldier, I am afraid it is not clear the difference." Therefore, their military songs advocate fighting on their own land, and they are also defending their own land and the Chinese on their land. So let's look at the wars that we have fought against the Chinese army from a different perspective, North Korea, Vietnam, ...... Roughly speaking, we can see a vein, that is, the Chinese do not want the war to spread to their borders. I think that in many diplomatic incidents in the past, we have ignored their psychological bottom line, and used our military perspective to interpret the Chinese, so we are often caught off guard by the Chinese, and then feel that they are unpredictable. ”

A considerable part of these words were not written in the document, but when I read it just now, everyone present felt suddenly enlightened, and they also figured out some things that had been confusing before.

"Admittedly, the Chinese have had dangerous times, like before 1972, but they also kept their promises, at least after Nixon went to China, they stopped exporting Ge Ming, at least internationally, I think anyone who has been exposed to Langley's relevant intelligence can find this." ”

Everyone nodded.

"After 1972, the Chinese who calmed down also saw that there were not many people in the world Ge Ming responded, so they gradually returned to rationality, and this year, it is a good summary of their use of reason to build the country." It is true that they still have many differences from us, but we should see that the United States has become more and more irrational, so we need a rational friend to maintain the increasingly irrational United States and prevent the United States from gradually sliding into an unknown abyss. ”

In addition to the people of the diplomatic group, some of these people are from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress, and they all nodded their heads when they heard this, indeed, the United States now has too many places, and many times because of the lack of intelligence, it is difficult to make rational decisions, and even use speculation to formulate foreign plans.

Mira added: "I'm not trying to cause a coup d'état or a national debate in the United States, because that wouldn't do us any good." In fact, I know that there are people here who are very opposed to the idea of world unity and the creation of a world coalition government put forward by the radical wing of the Democratic Party, which would harm our rights and interests, and they believe that we should make sacrifices for the future of humanity. Speaking of this, Mira shook her head and said: "It's not just us who are not willing to make sacrifices, aren't they also trying their best to break up the EU?"

"Hehe~" Everyone chuckled, indeed, on the matter of dismantling the European Union, the two parties actually have the same idea, but the starting point of the two is different.

"On the CD at the back of the document, there are statistics on the military songs of the Chinese army that I just mentioned, and the frequency with which they usually sing all kinds of military songs -- don't ask me about the source of the information, I won't tell anyone. But by analyzing the frequency of the military songs they sing, it can roughly make people know what the Chinese soldiers are most willing to protect in their minds, and what they think is justice. In addition, when our army rescued the disaster-stricken area of Katrina, it was ridiculed by the Chinese, saying that we also have to carry out the disaster relief at home, and to be honest, in this matter, I still envy the Chinese. ”

Relative to civilians, these people with access and resources knew about the Chinese military's involvement in disaster relief, so they nodded again.

Mira added: "Of course, we must make a great determination to change the attitude of the Chinese, and it can even be said that it is a major bet related to the future of the family, if you are unwilling to participate in this matter, I will not blame, just ask not to disclose it, after all, we do not intend to sell the national interests of the United States, referring to the future of the United States, even if we are wrong, the United States will not lose a penny." ”

Hearing Mila say such diplomatic rhetoric again, everyone felt funny, but they also recognized it, after all, a political figure in the seat is friendly with the Chinese, and the risk is indeed very large.

Mira glanced at Troy and said, "I discussed with Troy, after we get married, we will go to live in Sichuan, China, and experience the life of Chinese, mainly their ordinary people." It's a way to understand their values, their views on international affairs, and to try to understand why the economists we've studied the Chinese economy for so many years have made predictions that are contrary to the facts every time. Why are those China experts hired by the defense and the White House always unworthy of their names? In some major international affairs, we obviously gained a lot of benefits in the early stage, and squeezed other allies can only get some leftovers, but the Chinese can always obtain much more benefits than we thought in advance, if we make a mistake every time in such a small matter, to be honest, I don't believe that in the face of major things, we can really keep up with China. ”

Although everyone is reluctant to admit it, but in fact it is so, the Chinese are so strange, when the allies are complaining about getting less, the Chinese can quietly get more, and it is obtained within the framework set up by the United States.

When an idea or idea is not specifically proposed, people always choose to turn a blind eye, but after Barbara solemnly said it this time and proposed to understand China more deeply, everyone agreed with Mira's point of view. In fact, everyone knows that this matter is not a trivial matter, and the details often affect the overall situation, just like the Allied troops were caught off guard by the Germans in the Ardennes Forest after landing in Europe.

Troy took another document and handed it to Mira, who unfolded it and said: "Here is a piece of information on the sponsorship of sociological research in universities across the United States and around the world in the past 20 years. However, we recall that most of the academic results of the disclosed sociological research are mostly funded by the Republican Party, and the Democratic Party has invested so much money, but few of the relevant academic results have been made public. This makes me have to suspect that in the past 20 years or so, the information and achievements of the Democratic Party in the field of sociology around the world have all chosen to hide from the society and the public, not to mention their opponents, us Republicans. ”

After speaking, Mila passed the document in his hand to an old man who came to the meeting, the old man frowned and looked at it, the content was not much, mainly a detailed list of the financial sponsorship of the two parties to sociology and other humanities, and did not make any clear conclusions about it, it was soon to be read, after the old man read it, he casually handed the document to the next person, but his brow furrowed deeper.

Mira said at this time: "Please remember that the inferences about this sponsorship and academic achievements are only my personal inferences, so you can just take a look at this document here." ”

Everyone is engaged in politics or diplomacy, and they understand very well what Mila means, but they also understand that Mira's reasoning is indeed very reasonable.

The document was quickly circulated, and when it was finally returned to Troy's hands, he immediately threw it into the fireplace, and looked at the flames, and everyone could not tell whether they were worried or relieved.

Mila said at this time: "Later, when Troy and I go to China, we will use the status of visiting scholars, but we will not contact the scholars and universities who have received Democratic sponsorship in the documents, because I am worried that some of the news we get from China has also been processed, and the information processing in the academic field is more difficult to see through than the information processing in the diplomatic field, and I think some seniors are deeply touched by this." ”

Some nodded, while others looked at the nodding person before they even nodded.

Mira added: "Well, as described in the document I gave you, you don't need to give up anything, just ask you to provide some help at a critical time, and be mentally prepared to change the attitude of the Chinese." We can discuss other things when I come back from China. ”

At this time, a man asked, "What if you want to go to China like you?"

"Of course I welcome that, but here's a question, are you mentally prepared to give up a lot of what you have?" said Mira, then pointing at her father, "My father has decided to step down from the position of ambassador to South Korea before the new president takes office, and in order to avoid trouble, our family will not appear in the political arena for the next four years." Of course, Ebrun doesn't count, and most of you know about him, he was in that position on behalf of Phoebe and the Pentagon. ”

Everyone nodded, looking at Mira and the ambassador to South Korea with soft and admiring eyes, and of course ridicule and ridicule.

Mira saw all this, but didn't say anything, but turned around and picked up a glass of red drink, held it in front of her and said, "Anyway, you are all close to our family in the circle, and please give some convenience in the future." ”

The rhythm of the crowd has been led by this junior girl for a while, so there is no resistance to her behavior of leading the "toast", whether they like her plan or doubt her plan.

After that, the crowd dispersed, discussing what had just happened, and Mira was surrounded by several people, and several people were talking around her father.

Everyone knows that Troy is not a politician, so no one is looking for him, but his father is here today, after all, today's pretense was originally Troy and Mira's engagement ceremony.

Slightly bored, Troy had to sit in a high-backed chair in the doorway, just like he did when he was a bodyguard in the Secret Service.

After a while, Troy saw Mira walking towards him from the crowd, and he stood up and greeted him, and said with a smile: "How is it?

Mira dragged Troy to the corner again, shook her head and said, "Don't be tired, the key is that Phoebe's plan at the beginning was perfect." You know, Phoebe surprised me when she first gave me the list of people she could work with, but now I'm even more surprised. ”

"Oh?"

Mira leaned closer to Troy's ear and said, "You haven't read the plan, didn't Phoebe say which family will take the initiative to participate in this plan, and which family will take a wait-and-see attitude, but can you say that they are on our side?"

Troy nodded.

Mira said again: "It's all right for her, our little sister is really not ordinary, I'm even a little scared of her now." ”

"Isn't that good? Why be afraid of her?"

Mira hesitated slightly, and then whispered again: "Her layout ability and ability to perceive people's hearts are really not explained by the word genius. ”

"But what's there to worry about? She has been very special since she was a child, but there is still a difference between her family and outsiders, and over the years, I have only heard that she only recognized one friend from outside, and brought her home for dinner. ”

Mira nodded, "Well, that Korean girl, named Sunny." But when she said this, she frowned.

Troy couldn't help but ask, "There's something wrong with that Sunny?"

Mira shook her head and said, "No, I've seen her, like a child." ”

Troy was even more puzzled: "So what are you worried about?"

Mira sighed and said, "I don't know if it's because of pregnancy, but I feel more and more that Phoebe is a terrible person." You see, after going to the floating islands once, I only liked to drink this concoction she developed, and Barbara did the same. It seemed to me that Barbara had been brainwashed by Phoebe. ”

Troy suddenly laughed and said, "You can't be afraid of Phoebe getting stronger and stronger, after all, she is still the little sister of the family, a member of the family, there is no need to worry about her being too smart." And you know, Barbara has been in Eastern Europe for a long time, and it's no less complex there than Washington, so it's no surprise that she's not the same as before, and I think Barbara is more capable than she used to be. ”

Mira nodded, "I hope so." ”

Troy smiled again: "Don't forget what you just said to the elders, Phoebe may be the same as China, some thoughts you don't know, but this should not be the reason for your fear, dear, I think you were right at the beginning, because pregnancy makes you suspicious, in fact, I think Phoebe did a good job." And look at Ebron, he's much more comfortable than I am, and I knew I shouldn't have given Phoebe to your family in the first place. ”

"God has made her belong to our family, and this cannot be changed by anyone, even if she goes to your house for a while, it is only for a while. Hearing Troy say this, as a family-minded eldest sister, Mira naturally chose to defend Phoebe.

Troy smiled and shrugged his shoulders and said, "You're still so domineering." ”

"Hmph. Mira smirked, she understood what Troy was referring to, she could say that Phoebe was not, but outsiders could not say that it was overbearing, but in her opinion, it was a compliment to her.

At this time, Troy took advantage of the fact that no one was looking, secretly touched Mira's lower abdomen, and said with some concern: "You really think about it, if you go to China to produce, I'm afraid it will be a little dangerous." ”

Mira shook her head and said, "I believe what Phoebe said about China's situation, and I agree with her that Chinese take care of Europeans and Americans significantly more than people from other countries." However, the place where we live is a little far away from the foreigners' settlement, and it may be very inconvenient to live, so I hope you can understand me. ”

Troy smiled and nodded: "Of course, I also read Phoebe's plan, to be honest, after working in the Secret Service for so long, I have long felt that there is not much hope in this life, but if you can go to the next level, I will fully support you." ”

Mira suddenly asked apologetically, "Did you really send a resignation report to the Secret Service?"

Troy smiled again, then took Mira and rubbed her shoulders: "Of course, I think it's very rewarding to do this with you, and to experience exotic scenery with my wife and children, isn't it a great life experience?"

Mira was suddenly surrounded by a sense of happiness and took the initiative to kiss Truy, and Troy first retreated because there were still many elders around, but soon kissed Mila hotly.

At this time, someone finally discovered that the little couple was secretly flirting: "Oh~ Look at that, our little couple is really inseparable for a moment." ”

However, some people said: "Today is the day of their engagement after all, so don't you old guys stay here, let's go to the dance party outside." ”

So, everyone ended the discussion, and Mira and Truy followed everyone outside.

At this time, Troy's father approached and asked, "Are you two really going to China for a Chinese wedding?"

Troy nodded and said, "Of course, this is the only way to integrate us into the lives of Chinese civilians more quickly." ”

"Young people have their own ideas, but you are right, just as the King of England declared that only a Welsh-born prince could have the Welsh throne. ”

"yes, that's pretty much the idea. Mira nodded.

"And when are you leaving?"

"Leave after Christmas. Troy said.

"Well, children, I wish you happiness. Troy's father hugged them one by one, and then said, "Also, Troy, why have you been living here in Mira? Do you know? I think you two are very unfair to us two old men, and you are going to China soon, and I have no objection to this, but you have been living in the woman's house, Troy, your mother is outside, you can explain it yourself." ”

"Uh......" Troy suddenly felt a headache, looked at Mira, Mila also felt that this matter was a little difficult to explain, and the two of them cast a plea of help to Mr. Ambassador to Korea, and Mr. Ambassador to South Korea immediately walked away from the sight of the three of them as if it were the wind under his feet......