Chapter 711: Threatening Britain
"When I withdrew my investment from the UK, people don't know what happened, you should know very well. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info For the sake of your friendship with me, I put up with it. But now it seems that my forbearance did not win the understanding of the British government, but was regarded as weakness by them, and they intensified it. ”
Lu Yang's voice was not high, but the sternness in his words could be clearly felt by William.
"William, it's hard for me to understand, I've never done anything to harm British interests, why is the British government so hostile to me?" Lu Yang asked rhetorically.
William said apologetically: "I think you have misunderstood, the British government is not hostile to you. Actually, we've been working well together, haven't we? ”
"And how do you explain economic sanctions?"
William pursed his lips: "Lu Yang, first of all, you have to believe that I cherish our friendship very much, and I have been working hard to promote further cooperation between Penglai Island and the United Kingdom." But as you can see, I, the Duke, have no influence on English politics......"
Lu Yang's face softened a little, he knew that William's words had a lot of moisture, but the other party had indeed done something.
"The British government is an elected government, and the prime minister cares more about the voters than the royal family, and of course the big business. Frankly speaking, it is not for nothing that the UK has joined the economic sanctions against Penglai Island this time......"
Lu Yang listened.
“…… The real reason is not the Javanese war, you and I both know that politicians simply do not have such high morals. While this is not appropriate, I never thought that the British government would sympathize with the country of Java, which was thousands of miles away. From my point of view, you killed a lot of people in the Javanese War, but war is inherently irrational, and there is no right or wrong, good or evil. William was very frank.
Lu Yang nodded: "I agree with you, what is the real reason for the British to sanction Penglai Island?" ”
"It's the last war, the subcontinental war!" William Dow.
Lu Yang immediately reacted: "It's a ...... of the Three Kingdoms"
"It's Ah Sanguo. The historical ties between Britain and the three countries are known to the world, and although the three countries became independent after World War II, in fact, their relationship with Britain was not completely severed. Of course, Britain is unable to control the three Arab countries, but it does not prevent those big conglomerates from grabbing benefits in the three Arab countries. William said cautiously.
"I see, thank you for telling me this, William." Lu Yang's tone was much more sincere than before.
Through William's suggestion, Lu Yang has already figured out the reason. In a country where the gap between rich and poor is huge, the social hierarchy is clear, and the government is very corrupt, it is easy for the conglomerates to hide themselves. In this war, the three countries suffered heavy losses, and the interests of those consortia also suffered a major blow.
The so-called democracy system in the West itself was built for those business groups, whose interests are damaged, and naturally they want to manipulate the government to retaliate.
"The British government did not retaliate after the end of the war on the subcontinent, probably because it was afraid that it was not strong enough." Lu Yangxin said.
The two were silent for a moment.
"William, I'm here to get Britain out of economic sanctions." Lu Yang took a sip of tea, and then said.
"Then why don't you just go and see Bernard." William said.
Bernard is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Lu Yang shook his head and said: "First, I don't like to deal with politicians, and secondly, Bernard's loyalty to the United States is well known, and talking to him will not lead to anything." ”
Britain became the dogleg of the United States after World War II, although it was not like Fuso, but most of the time, they maintained the same pace as the United States. And several prime ministers with relatively long tenures are all pumps of the United States.
The current Prime Minister Bernard is one of them, who has been in office for almost four years since 2017, and it is during his tenure that the relationship between the United Kingdom and Penglai Island, built by Prince William, has rapidly cooled. With Lu Yang's temper, he naturally doesn't look down on such a guy.
"There's nothing I can do about it." William spread his hands and said, "Don't say it's me, even my grandmother can't change Bernard's decision." ”
Lu Yang put the teacup on the table and said with a smile: "William, you are too modest, although the British royal family has no real power, it is not a pure mascot. I came to you this time to ask you to bring a message to Her Majesty and convey my attitude to her, I don't want to be an enemy with Britain, but I will never allow others to harm the interests of Penglai Island. ”
William got up suddenly: "Lu Yang, are you a threat?" ”
Lu Yang waved his hand: "Don't be so excited, I don't mean anything else." ”
William sat down again, with a much more indifferent attitude: "Lu Yang, it won't have any positive meaning for you to do this, and Britain will not accept anyone's threats." ”
Lu Yang felt a little apologetic in his heart, he and William still had a friendship, but this friendship was not enough in the interests of the country.
"William, China and England are two countries with a special relationship." Lu Yang took a sip of tea and said softly, "More than 200 years ago, the British were the first to open the door of China and bring opium to China, and more than 20 years ago, Britain was also the last two countries to leave the land of China. In the 19th century, the British ruled the world, and in the 21st century, the world hegemon must be China. ”
Prince William's face was even worse, and he faintly heard what Lu Yang meant.
"In the history of China, Britain did not hurt China the most, but it was definitely the deepest. Now that Britain is in decline and China is rising, if you don't face up to the relationship between the two countries, the scene of more than 200 years ago will be repeated. ”
William's face turned blue and said: "You want to say that Huaxia is ready to open the British market by force?" ”
Lu Yang didn't care about the other party's reaction: "It's very possible, but it's not just that, don't forget, how many Chinese national treasures there are in the British Museum!" ”
"You ......," William got up again, "I know what you mean, and I'll tell my grandmother." But I also want to remind you that Britain is not a Javanese country, nor is it a country of Afghanistan, and although the sun never sets on the empire, although it is no longer glorious, it is not something that anyone can underestimate. ”
Seeing William leave, Lu Yang was a little stunned, he knew that his friendship with William had ended here. At the same time, the contradictions between him and the British government were also put on the table.
"I don't want to do it unless I have to, but since I have done it, I, Lu Yang, will definitely not regret it!" Lu Yangxin said.
Lu Yang knows very well that Britain is different from Java and Afghanistan, the latter two countries have no background and no strength, they have no strong allies, and they have no power to threaten Lu Yang, so they will be bullied casually by Penglai Island.