Chapter 739: Flickering the Princess
Because the unfortunate Argentina was too weak to use force, it could only protest against the British.
At this time, Britain had just defeated Napoleon, had the most powerful navy in the world, and was using force everywhere to expand its territory, although the Falklands at this time were chicken ribs, but after all, it was recaptured by the navy, and it was the place that Britain originally owned, for the glory of the British navy, and for the dignity of the British government, Britain once again officially declared this place to be British territory.
They ignored Argentina's protests.
As a result, Britain occupied the Falklands again and became the owners of the Falklands.
At the outbreak and end of World War II, Britain was greatly weakened and began to implement the established policy of abandoning overseas colonies. It would have been much easier for the British government to give up such a small overseas territory as the Falklands than for the British government to allow the independence of India, known as the "pearl in the Queen's crown", in 947, even if it is a fool's knowledge, that India is worth far more than the Falklands in all respects.
It can be said that after 960, the British government was inclined to cede the Falklands to Argentina or to make them independent, even though it played an important role in World War II.
However, the Falklands, which are much smaller than India in terms of size and value, did not succeed in selling them, nor did they become independent, because the inhabitants of the Falklands did not agree!
The local yellow indigenous people of India did not abandon their natural sense of national independence and language because of the long rule of the British white race, and they were very happy and proud to have gained independence from British rule; The inhabitants of the Falklands are almost exclusively descendants of British descendants who migrated from the British mainland. Not only did it retain its local customs and religious beliefs, but it also did not have the idea of independence or even put it into action because of its long-term residence abroad. Knowing that the British were likely to abandon it, they strongly demanded that the Falklands remain an overseas British territory.
It is understandable that later people do not want to be Argentine nationals, after all, Argentina cannot be compared with the United Kingdom, in either way. However, they don't want to be independent, so many people are puzzled, in ordinary people, how good it is to be independent, maybe they can get a big official.
Actually, the reason is very simple. Because the natural conditions of the Falklands are very harsh, they can only feed cattle and sheep, and can only fish for a living. And relying only on grazing cattle and sheep, fishing and farming cannot become strong at all. Once independent, you will either live a hard life, sometimes being bullied by foreign countries, or you will live under the protection of a big country, since this is the case. It's better to live under the wing of an egg in the UK.
When Lord Charfonte, then British Foreign Secretary, visited the Falklands in '96, the island's inhabitants displayed a slogan: "We are loyal to you - please support us loyally!" ”
The local population also formed the Association for the Protection of the Islands, which insisted that the Falklands should be kept in the United Kingdom, and they also pooled funds to operate in the upper echelons of the United Kingdom.
In May 975, a new Conservative government led by Margaret Thatcher came to power, and the new Foreign Secretary, Ridley, threw out a Hong Kong-style "sell and lease" solution, that is, the islands were fully owned by Argentina. However, it was leased to the islanders for a certain period of time, and Argentina also proposed to make the Falklands residents the most desirable people in Argentina.
However, the British proposal and the Argentine proposal were still strongly opposed by the inhabitants of the Falklands, who demanded that sovereignty and the right to use it must be attributed to the British, and opposed to negotiations on sovereignty. At the same time, it refused to accept low-cost fuel and food from Argentina.
Under the influence of these people, many members of the British government also slowly changed their attitude and began to harden their attitude towards Argentina. Foreign Secretary Ridley was rebuked by many parliamentarians and made him very embarrassed.
Coupled with the discovery of oil in the Falklands and surrounding waters, more and more British people began to side with the Falklands residents, and the British government did not dare to exert pressure on the Falklands residents. Moreover, their negotiations with the Argentine government are falling back more and more, and the marathon negotiations on the future status of the Falklands have reached an impasse.
However, the demand for the resumption of the Falklands in Argentina is getting louder and louder, and they are particularly unable to accept the retrogression of negotiations. More people think that the Argentine army**, under the favorable conditions of Britain's willingness to cede the Falklands, has talked about the slim hope.
The Argentine military junta tried to appease the anger of the people in the country. In order to do a world-famous event to divert the attention of the people who demand that they return to power, it was decided to take back the Falklands by force.
Of course, at this time, the decision of the Argentine government was still secret, and the real war would be several months away.
Guo Zhuocheng is a reborn, and he naturally knows that he is now working hard to promote China's military factories and bleed more for Britain in the Falklands War.
Guo Zhuocheng said to Princess Madeleine: "What if I sue you that the Argentine government is ready to take back the Falklands by force? What was the purpose of their purchase of the French Exocet missiles to deal with the British army? ”
Princess Madeleine asked in surprise, "Are they going to use force?" Didn't Argentina come up with a dead line of no more than a month? That is, the negotiations were concluded before June of the following year. But do you mean that Argentina is ready to use force before this deadline is reached? ”
The Argentine side had stated that the Falklands must belong to Argentina until June 9, the 50th anniversary of the British occupation of the Falklands.
Guo Shucheng nodded and said, "Yes." Because the Argentine economy is too bad now, the people are very dissatisfied, and the British government's attitude is getting tougher, the possibility of negotiating a return is becoming less and less, the people's patience is limited, and the military government must return to the people within the specified time, so that the people can hold elections, and if they do not show exciting political achievements, they will definitely lose the election. For the sake of their careers and power, they can only do this. ”
Princess Madeleine asked, "Did you predict it or did you get accurate information?" Do you think they dare to fight the British? Argentina is inferior to Britain in every way. ”
Guo Zhuocheng said: "This is the prediction I have obtained from all aspects. The reason why they dare to take action is, first, that they believe that the British government is not very serious about the Falklands, and if they negotiate, under the pressure of the Falklands residents and some parliamentarians, they will probably not and dare not give up, but once it is taken back by Argentina by force, both the British government and the people will accept this fact, after all, even India, Australia and other places can give up, and the Falklands can not be abandoned. For the sake of a few deserted islands, it is too dangerous to send an army to fight thousands of miles away, and it is impossible to row.
Second, Argentine President Galtieri, who had just taken office, considered himself to have an iron relationship with the U.S. government, and he believed that if Argentina entered a state of war, the U.S. would stand on a neutral side, if not to help Argentina. Facing only the British, the Argentine junta considered itself sure. There are not many British troops on the Falklands now, and as long as the Argentine army greatly exceeds the number of British troops on the Falklands, the British army will surrender. However, if Britain wants to take it back by force, it will be difficult, and the distance of more than 10,000 kilometers will not be able to defeat Argentina, which is close at hand, and by the time the British army sets off from the mainland, Argentina has already built fortifications. Argentina is now buying tanks from the United States and preparing to import Exocet missiles from France, just to deter Britain. ”
Princess Madeleine nodded approvingly, "If you predicted, it must be right." Argentina used to be a Spanish colony, and now many of our citizens are of Spanish descent, and our royal family has a lot of influence there. If this is the case, there is no need for us to ask Britain to intervene to stop France from selling Exocet missiles, and we can directly lobby the Argentine government to suspend negotiations with France. My dear, how much difference is the performance of your anti-ship missiles from the French Exocet? ”
Listening to her words, Guo Zhuocheng was very happy in his heart, because what she said completely exceeded his expectations, and even Ruan Nuanhua's methods of playing three indiscriminately lost their meaning, and could only be used as a chess piece.
He said happily: "It would be better if you could get Argentina to give up negotiations with the French on Exocet." The performance of our YJ0 missiles and the French Exocet missiles is comparable, and it can even be said that ours is better. ......, actually, I have the same thoughts as you, and I don't want Britain to win too easily, and I don't want Argentina to lose too badly. If the Argentine military does not believe in the performance of our missiles, we can compete with the French missiles at the same time. ”
Princess Madeleine asked, "Can your missiles really compete with French missiles at the same time?" You're not worried about going wrong and affecting your sales? ”
Guo Zhuocheng said confidently: "Of course. I have full confidence in our missiles. I grew up with it, and I know how it performs. ”
Princess Madeleine's eyes began to glow again, and she asked, "Are you also involved in the development?" Do you also understand missile technology? ”
Guo Shucheng shook his head and smiled: "I don't understand missile technology, but I know some material technology, and some materials for missiles are what I mentioned." Some of the armor materials and engine materials of our tanks have my brains. ”
Princess Madeleine hugged Guo Zhuocheng and kissed him again, and said happily: "My dear, I really admire you." ......, however, your advertising skills are too strong, and as you talk, you blow up your tanks again. With you on board, your tanks must be great, right? ”
Guo Zhuocheng was not embarrassed at all, and said unashamedly: "Naturally." I'm sorry if I don't build a better tank. ”
Princess Madeleine giggled and said, "Thank you, I knew I couldn't be wrong." ”
If someone else is listening, they will not be so embarrassed that their faces are flushed and they will scold Guo Zhuocheng for being shameless, and he actually bullied a little girl who fell in love like this, and used the little girl's admiration to blow it in his heart, and the little girl was dizzy and didn't know the southeast and northwest, except for identity is identity.