Chapter 178 [Who Knows the Hero Behind the Scenes]
Tang Lang has been in the world of X-Men movies for a few months, and he has also seen a lot of Americans, among them, there are naturally many well-intentioned Americans like Charles, however, there are also some arrogant Americans, full of prejudice and even disgust towards the Eastern camp led by the Soviet Union.
He could feel that Kennedy was a humble person on the surface, but there was a natural arrogance in his bones.
This is naturally related to Kennedy's family of origin.
Kennedy, who was deeply influenced by his family, was full of hostility towards Castro in Cuba, and even wanted to kill Castro as soon as possible.
Indeed, the little-known Castro in small Cuba once made Kennedy, a world-famous figure, disgraced for a while.
Kennedy was not willing to give up.
However, Kennedy, as the president of the United States, was a politician after all, and the premise was to obtain the greatest political benefits. After a difficult decision, he finally contained the poisonous dragon in his heart.
“…… Don, if Mr. K withdrew the missiles destined for Cuba to the Soviet Union, I would like to ...... I think the United States, for its part, can give assurances to the world that it will not invade Cuba and that it will not allow anyone else to do so. The U.S. fleet could also lift the blockade against Cuba. U.S. missiles deployed in France, Italy and Turkey can also be withdrawn to the United States. ”
Standing by the window of the Oval Office of the White House, Kennedy turned around and said what was in his heart in one breath. He had clearly thought it through.
Kennedy knew that the Soviet Union was bent on competing with the United States for hegemony. The United States, on the other hand, has long regarded Latin America as its backyard.
In order to combat the arrogance of the United States, the Soviet Union has always wanted to find a foothold in Latin America in order to make a big fuss.
Deterioration of relations between the United States and Cuba. It just gave Khrushchev in the Soviet Union a loophole.
Khrushchev was worried that he would not be able to open a breakthrough in Latin America, so he immediately seized the opportunity and vigorously increased economic and military aid to Cuba.
As a result, relations between the United States and the Soviet Union became even more strained.
Although Kennedy always wanted to suppress the momentum of the Soviet Union in the international arena, deep down, he did not want to go through a war. to achieve this.
The Cuban Missile Crisis at this time caused the United States and the Soviet Union to stare at each other. A small spark can light a fire that burns all over the world.
And that's what Kennedy didn't want to see.
It's not that he's afraid of war, he just doesn't feel the need to play a game of life and death or even "die together".
Of course, the United States, led by Kennedy, was ready to play a life-and-death game with the Soviet Union. This is when things get out of hand. To make a helpless choice.
Kennedy himself was heard saying that he was willing to make peace with the Soviet Union. Tang Lang's heart was still very excited, "Great, Mr. President." I have to say, this is a very wise decision on your part. This means that you will become a great man who is known all over the world. ”
The look on Kennedy's face was still very solemn, and he looked at Tang Lang and Carl respectively. Hines gave him a look, "Still, this is my decision. Don't reveal it just yet. The fewer people who know, the better. ”
Tang Lang and Carl. Hines and the others nodded in unison.
Kennedy agreed to discuss the Cuban Missile Crisis with Khrushchev in the Soviet Union. The two sides reached an agreement. In fact, this shows that both sides are trying to achieve the goal of resolving the Cuban missile crisis through their own compromises.
Compromise means weakness.
Kennedy, as president of the United States, did not want to give his voters the impression of weakness.
He wants to show the outside world that he is a hard-line president of the United States and is full of confidence in the strength of the United States and its ability to dominate individuals.
Therefore, he did not want to let the American people know about the secret compromise with Khrushchev in the Soviet Union.
The people always want their leaders to be tough on the outside world, like a cowboy with high means. They always thought that the USSR would back down if their own president was tough enough.
And in fact, it's a myth.
Kennedy knew the ropes.
Tang Lang naturally understood Kennedy's thoughts.
He even knew that Kennedy's staff was full of some hawkish figures. These hawks demanded that Kennedy not give an inch to the Soviet Union and even consider a preemptive strike.
Kennedy also didn't want to tell these hawkish aides about his new moves.
At this time, under the persuasion of Tang Lang, he had already decided to start diplomatic negotiations with the Soviet Union in private.
Next, Tang Lang left the White House again, and flew to the Kremlin of the Soviet Union under the stars and moon overnight, and quickly informed Khrushchev of the news that Kennedy was willing to hold diplomatic consultations with the Soviet Union.
And at the same time that Tang Lang flew to Moscow, US President John . Kennedy also sent his younger brother, then U.S. Attorney General Robert Brown. Kennedy met with the Soviet ambassador to the United States.
Robert. Kennedy told the Soviet ambassador that as long as Khrushchev withdrew the missiles destined for Cuba to the Soviet Union, the United States would publicly promise not to send troops to Cuba and at the same time withdraw the nuclear bomb devices deployed in France, Italy, and Turkey.
Soviet Supreme Leader Nikita Khrushchev was very excited when he heard that Tang Lang had successfully persuaded US President John F. Kennedy. He held Tang Lang's hand tightly: "Tang, you have made a great contribution to the peace of mankind!" You are a real superhero! I will make you famous all over the world! ”
Tang Lang was not interested in becoming famous all over the world, "Mr. President, how can I, Tang Lang, be able to hide the light of Mr. President and President Kennedy?" I just want to be an obscure person. Don't make me known to the whole world. ”
"You don't want to be famous and become a great diplomat?" Khrushchev was somewhat surprised.
"Nope. I don't want to. That's not what I'm looking for. ”
Tang Lang is naturally very clear about this.
"Okay." Although there was a hint of helplessness in Khrushchev's tone, it was still difficult to hide his excitement.
In this way, after Tang Lang's mediation, the leaders of the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, secretly reached a final reconciliation.
Having received a promise from US President John F. Kennedy, Khrushchev withdrew the missiles destined for Cuba to the Soviet Union.
The Soviet warship, loaded with nuclear devices, stopped moments before it was about to break through the blockade set up by the US military on the outskirts of Cuba, turned around and returned, and quickly withdrew thousands of miles away.
Humanity has passed by a devastating nuclear war......
However, Tang Lang did not stop his activities between the United States and the Soviet Union. He also discussed with US President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev the issue of limiting nuclear tests.
Soon after, the United States and the Soviet Union reached the "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty" under Tang Lang's thread.
The world is at peace.
However, no one knew everything Tang Lang was doing behind the curtain. And he didn't want anyone to know.
US President Kennedy's decision at a critical moment saved the United States and the world, but it offended some people who did not want to see world peace.
They hide in dark corners, gritting their teeth with hatred and their eyes breathing fire.
Unbeknownst to Kennedy, he was in great danger...... (To be continued......)