Chapter 178 [Who Knows the Hero Behind the Scenes]
Tang Lang has been in the world of X-Men movies for several 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 who are 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, as the president of the United States, Kennedy was a politician after all, and on the premise of obtaining the greatest political benefits, he made difficult decisions and finally contained the poisonous dragon in his heart
“…… Don, if Mr. K withdrew the missiles destined for Cuba to the USSR, I would like to ...... I think the United States can give assurances to the world that it will not invade Cuba and that it will not allow others to invade Cuba, and that the United States fleet can lift the blockade against Cuba, and that the United States can withdraw the missiles deployed in France, Italy, and Turkey."
Standing by the window of the Oval Office of the White House, Kennedy turned around and said what was on his mind in one breath, apparently after some thought
Kennedy knew that the Soviet Union was bent on competing with the United States for hegemony, and that the United States had always 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
The deterioration of relations between the United States and Cuba 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 greatly 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 achieve this goal by means of a war
At this time, the Cuban Missile Crisis caused the United States and the Soviet Union to stare at the eyes of a small spark that could ignite a fire that burned 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, and this was a helpless choice to make once things developed out of control
Hearing Kennedy personally say that he was willing to reach a rapprochement 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 of yours, which means that you will become a world-famous great man"
The look on Kennedy's face was still very solemn, and he looked at Tang Lang and Carl respectively. Hines glanced at him, "However, I don't want to reveal this decision to the people who know, the less the better."
Tang Lang and Carl. Hines and the others nodded in unison
Kennedy's promise to reach an agreement with Khrushchev of the Soviet Union on the Cuban Missile Crisis actually shows that both sides are achieving 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, who have always been tough on the outside world with their own leaders, have always thought that if their president is tough enough, the Soviet Union will back down
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 hawks who were fighting the war, and 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 J. Kennedy. 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
The supreme leader of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev, was very excited when he heard that Tang Lang had successfully persuaded US President John F. Kennedy, and he held Tang Lang's hand tightly: "Don, you have made great contributions 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 unknown person, and you must not make me known to the whole world."
"You don't want to be famous and become a great diplomat?" Khrushchev was somewhat surprised
"No, I don't want my ambition is not here"
Tang Lang is naturally very clear about this
"Okay" Khrushchev's tone of voice, although there was a hint of helplessness, but 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, and he discussed the issue of limiting nuclear tests with US President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev
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 what Tang Lang was doing behind the curtain and he didn't want people 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.)