"You mean that the Chinese want to build a military base with us?"

Kopecini was also taken aback when he heard the news that Mlak had brought back. However, when he thought about it, he was down-to-earth. Before he got the news, he had never figured out the reason why the Chinese were investing here, and he always felt that there was some big conspiracy. Now that the mystery has been revealed, at least he no longer has the fear of being secretly calculated.

"That's the only reason that can explain the purpose of their investment." "These days, my subordinates and I have done an analysis of the return on their investment, and in any way we can't calculate the likelihood that they will recoup their investment. If their original purpose was simply to turn the port area into a supply base for their navy's warships, then the value of this investment is understandable. In order to build an overseas military base, a country as large as China would invest $200 million. ”

"So, what do you think about this?" Kopeccini asked a room full of high-ranking government officials.

"I don't think that's acceptable." Agriculture Minister Terek was the first to speak, "This Chinese surnamed Lin is really dishonest." Since what he wants to build is a military port, why didn't he make it clear to us at the beginning? If we had known that he was going to build a military port, we would not have negotiated with him at all. ”

"Terek, I don't agree with you. We don't care if he builds a military port or a civilian port, as long as he can pay us rent and create jobs for us, what reason do we have to refuse them? Mlak retorted.

Terek said: "The construction of military bases by the Chinese here is not conducive to our national defense security. If they want to attack us......"

Kopeccini looked at Trek with pity and said, "Mr. Trek, do you think that if China wants to attack us, it needs to build a base in advance?" ”

The Santa Goga archipelago is so small that there is no Ministry of Defense at all, and Kopecini, in his capacity as president, is the only person in the country who has a say in military matters. In his opinion. Terek's words were nothing short of whimsical. China and the Saint-Goga Islands are not at the same level at all, and if people want to do your detriment, do they need to make so many detours?

Terek was also a little embarrassed, but he still forced his words: "I mean, allowing Chinese to build military bases on our soil means that we have become China's military partners, which will greatly offend Indians and Americans." I believe that we should be neutral in international affairs. ”

"Who said that the Chinese have built a military base with us?" "Lin has always said that it is a commercial port. He just wants us to allow the Chinese ** ship to dock occasionally. It is very common for warships to dock at overseas ports for resupply, and there is no reason for us to refuse their requests to dock. ”

Kopeccini nodded and said: "That's why the Chinese have not raised the issue of warship docking until now, they have indeed always said that they are building a commercial port, as long as we don't say anything, the Indians, the Americans, they can't say anything." ”

"But, Your Excellency. Even if the Indians and Americans don't say anything. Can we tolerate Chinese warships entering our ports at will? Terek insisted.

"If we had rejected Mr. Lin, we wouldn't have a port at all, let alone the question of who would call at the port," Mlak said. ”

"I think we'd rather not have a port than accept such conditions." Terek Road. ..., "It's late." Kopeccini shook his head and said, "This matter has been spread all over now. As far as I know, the people and many officials have great expectations for this port built by the Chinese. If we abruptly stop this project at this time. I'm afraid that I won't be able to explain it to the people in the first place. ”

Everyone was silent, and secretly scolded Lin Zhenhua and others shamelessly in their hearts. When these people first arrived, they didn't mention anything about the navy at all, but just tried their best to fool everyone and draw a beautiful picture for everyone. When everyone's expectations were mobilized, they pretended to attach a small condition that the port would be able to serve the navy. At this time, how else can everyone object?

If the demands of the Chinese are resolutely refused. That would mean that the port project would fall through, and the public's fledgling flame of hope would be extinguished, and the government would be under intense political pressure.

In fact, it is not only the public that has expectations for this project, but also the officials who are currently sitting in the president's office for a meeting. As a government official, I hope to be able to make some achievements, and the resource situation of the Saint-Goga Islands is like this, a blank piece of paper, not even paint, can not draw any beautiful pictures at all. Just when everyone thinks there is nothing to be done, how can such a big pie fall from the sky?

There are very few officials like Terek who claim to prefer not to have a port, so what's the big deal about people stationing troops with you? If someone docks a warship, does it have any other effect than bringing you economic income? As a small country, there is no need to be as sensitive as a big country, to put it mildly, whoever gives a mouthful of milk will call whoever is a mother, why not?

The president's office finally made a resolution to maintain the original plan of leasing the bay and 2 square kilometers of port land to the Chinese, and the future management of the port area is completely determined by the Chinese, of course, provided that the Chinese must abide by the laws of the San Goga Islands and cannot do anything that endangers the security of the San Goga Islands.

The definition of security was also solemnly written in the agreement drafted by the two sides. In particular, it stipulates that during non-war periods, warships of the Chinese Navy can dock at the port of Ihalos for replenishment, and allow Chinese armed personnel of no more than 100 people to be stationed in the port area for a long time to protect the port facilities. Of course, these armed men will not be allowed to wear military uniforms or weapons if they wish to leave the port area and enter the city.

The above-mentioned "non-war period" is also a cover-up, and the two sides have verbally agreed that this only refers to the situation in which the San Goga Islands did not participate in the war, and if China has a war with a third country, it is not within this limit. The probability of a war between China and the Saint-Goga Islands is probably less than the probability of Saturn hitting the Earth. Besides, if something like this does happen, is this agreement still valid?

"I'm going to sign tomorrow." Lin Zhenhua was half lying on the bed in the hotel, with his hands behind his head, making a very comfortable gesture, "These days, I am really tired after running. I said Old Lu, you navy, you should let me go, right? ”

Lu Donglin was crackling on the keyboard in front of the computer, reporting the results of his trip to China and asking for instructions on his next steps. It is also difficult for such an island country hanging in the ocean to be able to connect to the Internet, which facilitates the communication between Lu Donglin and the headquarters.

Hearing Lin Zhenhua's complaints, he smiled and said in his heart: What are you tired of these days? Every afternoon, I went to the beach to swim, and it was called "experiencing the people's feelings", and these specific investigations, negotiations, etc., were all done by me and He Fei?

However, although he thought so in his heart, Lu Donglin would not show it, Lin Zhenhua's role here was originally to do specific affairs, and it was already very rare for people to spare such a long time to help the navy. Go to China to find the CEO of another giant company, and delay him for half a day to try? ..., "Mr. Lin, look at what you said, the navy has always respected you very much. When the old minister of our armament department held meetings in the past, he often praised you, saying that you were a very rare model for supporting the army. This time, you were able to help our navy take this big port, and we thank you before it's too late. Lu Donglin replied obediently.

"Alas, Old Lu, to be honest, I'm under pressure to do this." Lin Zhenhua got cheap and began to sell well, he sighed and said.

He Fei knew Lin Zhenhua's temper, so he smiled and said on the side: "Mr. Lin, what pressure can you have?" Tell everyone about it? ”

Lin Zhenhua sat up and said, "Everyone, look at the agreement we signed with the Santa Goga Islands, do you feel familiar?" ”

"Familiar?" Lu Donglin was a little surprised, "No, this is the first time we have built a base overseas, and we have never signed such an agreement in the past." ”

"Think hard." Lin Zhenhua said, "Think back a few more years, for example, 1842......"

"I'......m fainting" Lu Donglin covered his forehead with his hands, and he really felt like fainting. In 1842, it seems that the Qing government and Britain signed the "Sino-British Treaty of Nanjing", right?

"This is a colonization act!" Lin Zhenhua said, "The 2 square kilometers of port area we leased is the concession. The agreement stipulates that the Saint-Goga Islands cannot interfere in all our actions in the port area, and this is not equivalent to extraterritoriality? We're still stationed here, and I think I'm a bit of an imperialist. ”

He Fei pretended to have a serious face and said, "Mr. Lin, listening to you say this, it really means a little bit." How can we do such a thing? Otherwise, I'll give Mlak a call, and we'll not sign this agreement. ”

"That's not going to work!" Lu Donglin hurriedly stopped, how did he know that these people in Hanhua were usually used to joking, and they were full of fools when they had nothing to do.

"Mr. Lin, Lao He, I think that colonization or non-colonization should be something that the leaders consider, right? Our task is to sign this agreement and then build the port. …… If you really don't think it's equal to the local people, why don't we pay a little more rent? Lu Donglin said in a consultative tone.

Without waiting for Lin Zhenhua to say anything, Li Jinbao walked in from outside, his face looked calm, but his mouth scared everyone:

"Mr. Lin, Lao Lu, Lao He, something happened. A group of local university students surrounded the presidential palace to protest against the signing of a traitorous agreement between the government and us. ”