Chapter 67: Icebreaker Journey I
On 30 November, the Security Council continued its discussions on the case of China's accusation of US aggression against Taiwan and the case of China's aggression against the DPRK.
Li Dawei listened for a while and felt that there was nothing new, so he walked to the smoking room, lit a cigarette, asked for a cup of hot coffee, and chatted for a while with an official of the British delegation who was also in the smoking room. Li Dawei went to the bathroom to the right of the smoking room, and while washing his hands, he saw in the mirror a member of the American delegate walking in through the door. He walked up to Li Dawei's side, smiled and said in very stiff Chinese: "Hello, Mr. Li, I'm George. Feder." Then he said in English: "I am a member of the United States delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, and the deputy director of the United States Asia Division. I have been commanded to contact you. Would like to talk privately about an issue of mutual concern. This is my business card, if you are interested, please call the number above
At this time, there was a voice from outside the door: "Sir, I'm sorry. This bathroom is under maintenance and is temporarily out of service." sounds. George. Feder stopped talking, then nodded to Li Dawei with a smile. Hurry away. Li Dawei put away his business card. Then I looked at the mirror on the wall. Adjusted his expression and walked out of the bathroom very calmly. The "bathroom repairman" was seen and then left.
Returning to the hotel where he stayed in the evening, Li Dawei came to Wu Xiuquan's room, turned on the radio, and reported his "coincidence" in the bathroom to Wu Xiuquan. Wu Xiuquan smiled and said: "As expected, as the prime minister expected, this may be a test of contact with the US side. We should have a response. But don't be in a hurry, he decided that Li Dawei and Chen Zhong should make contact with the US side first. Let's find out the intentions of the US side first. Then dispose of it as appropriate, but be sure to pay attention to personal safety.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel is one of the largest hotels in New York and is very luxurious. The 10 members of the Chinese delegation lived in a large suite on the ninth floor, with an office in the middle of which in addition to a room where they could read, and the rent was prohibitively expensive. After the Chinese delegates stayed, they generally did not go out alone for safety reasons. But in the room there was hardly anything to say. Because everyone knows that there may be bugs installed in this suite. Even if you want to talk, turn on the radio to turn up the volume or go to the bathroom to turn on the faucet and cover up the sound of running water. This feeling of being spied on everywhere makes people feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, there is a park near the hotel, and the delegation sometimes goes there for a walk and talks there. Therefore, people prefer to walk and talk while in the park, which feels more convenient and safer. The New York Police Department specially sent more than a dozen American men as bodyguards to the Chinese delegation, and they were outside the door of the delegation's large suite 24 hours a day. The Chinese delegation had to notify them in advance of some of its external activities, so that they could report to the relevant parties and make some corresponding arrangements.
Li Dawei, who had been in the house for a day, went for a walk with Chen Zhong in the hotel garden as usual after dinner.
The evening breeze is blowing, and the shadow of the tree is mother-in-law. If it weren't for the heavy burden on the enemy's land in a foreign land, the scenery at this time would be really full of poetry. The two of them slowly walked between the lawn and the tall shirt trees, and soon the two of them noticed that the situation was a little abnormal today, and the New York police officers who followed them every day did not appear. The garden was exceptionally quiet, and Li Dawei came to the park bench where he had to sit for a while every day for a walk. He saw George. Feder sat there with Erlang's legs crossed, smiled and watched Li Dawei and the two of them slowly come over, stood up from the chair, stretched out his right hand and said to Li Dawei: "Hi, Mr. Li, I am very happy to see you again."
Li Dawei also stretched out his right hand and George. Feder shook hands and said, "I'm glad I met you here, too. Let me introduce me to my colleague Mr. Chen. George. Feder also introduced himself and the two shook hands. Li Dawei quickly scanned the surrounding environment. At the same time, I pressed the recording of the mp3 in my trouser pocket. Then the three of them sat down on the bench. The twilight here is so beautiful!" George. Feder said gentlemanly to hide his embarrassment. yes. This is indeed full of picturesqueness, Mr. Deputy Director, you are not here just to enjoy the beautiful twilight. Li Dawei said with a smile.
George. Feder said straightforwardly: "Mr. Li, you are right, I have been waiting for you here. Have you decided what I told you yesterday?"
Li Dawei nodded and said, "It's always good that everyone can sit down and talk. It's better than seeing each other on the battlefield and living or dying. You say it's not?"
"Yes." George. Feder said very seriously: "Mr. Li, we are very careful to study your speech at the airport and your answers to various questions at the press conference this time. We appreciate your eloquence and your wisdom. If this is the true meaning of your political axe, we are pleased. This gives us a glimpse of the hope for a solution to the North Korean problem."" Distinguished Mr. Deputy Director-General, the purpose of our delegation's visit to the UN General Assembly is to let the world understand the foreign policy of our new China and explain to the world China's attitude. I am the press spokesman of the delegation, and my remarks certainly represent the true meaning of our Chinese political axe."" That's great, let's not go around in circles. I have been commissioned by Secretary of State, Mr. Acheson, to engage with you. The aim is to find a way for the two sides to end hostilities in Korea and to resolve the Korean issue through negotiations. Let our prisoners of war return to the United States as soon as possible. And as far as we are concerned, we can't understand what is the real goal of your China sending troops to North Korea to fight against us?" George. Federer was a little anxious and straightforward in his concern. This is very much in line with the American way of thinking about straight lines.
Li Dawei looked directly at George. "I appreciate your frankness," said Feder, "and we would like an early end to the hostilities between our sides. We also appreciate the pragmatic attitude of your American political axe. But the first thing I want to say is that we don't have the problem of undeclared war, as early as September 25, after the landing of American troops at Incheon. Nie Rongzhen, acting chief of the general staff of the People's Liberation Army, issued a solemn statement for the first time: If the US military crosses the 38th parallel, China will never ignore it! Very clearly, unequivocally, told to you. On 30 September, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai also made it clear to you that the Chinese people absolutely cannot tolerate foreign aggression and cannot allow imperialism to wantonly invade its neighbors and ignore it. But you are not fit to do anything. On October 3, we urgently summoned Indian Ambassador to China Pannija and asked him to formally convey to you through diplomatic channels that if you cross the 38th parallel and expand the war, we cannot sit idly by, we will take care of it! Isn't that clear? If you still do not understand the true purpose of our troops, then I can tell you more frankly that we must not allow a strong and hostile military bloc to threaten our security at any time on the borders of our strategic points.
George. Feder was puzzled and said: "Your Prime Minister's speech on September 30 was only a speech at a gathering of your Senate. That's where every senator can talk casually. It is only his personal opinion and cannot represent the policy of a country. Nor can it represent a declaration of war from one country against another. If, then, every one of your senators makes a speech, we will regard it as your country's policy, wouldn't that be a mess?"
Li Dawei smiled and said: "Let me correct you first, we are not called the Senate, we are called the National Political Consultative Committee, of course, you can understand it this way for the time being. It looks like we really need to strengthen communication and understanding with each other. Our Prime Minister's speech represents the policy orientation of our country, so how can we talk about it casually? He has already told you very solemnly and solemnly when we will send troops and why we will send them, and he couldn't have said it more thoroughly. And you understand it as a casual speech at a party. It looks like you really need to study the way the Chinese think and express themselves. I can tell you a shortcut, that is, the speeches of the leaders of the Chinese are absolutely counted, and you don't care what occasion, place, or what you make it. Please don't doubt his seriousness in the future."
George. Feder shook his head in confusion: "Yes, we really can't understand this kind of totalitarian politics. I can't understand the expression of your oriental culture. Communication with each other is absolutely necessary, and the cost of this misunderstanding is too great!" In this world, everyone makes mistakes, and everyone has to pay for their mistakes, but fortunately you understand now. Chose a way to deal with the problem correctly. We still have a long way to go, and it's not too late to make amends." Li Dawei said meaningfully. But I still insist that your actions in Korea this time are completely a premeditated conspiracy of your country and the Soviet Union. Under the auspices of the Soviet Union, it tried in vain to expand its [***] power around the world. As the leader of the free world, we cannot allow [***] to flood the world," said George. Feder said with some indignation.
Li Dawei said: "You understand the problem in this way. I feel very sorry that everything we do in China is through reading and thinking, and the reason why we can grow from small to large, weak and strong, is that we always insist on taking our own path according to the specific situation of China, and not being swayed by anyone. There is no country that can sustain us. You American, can't control us. The USSR could not control us either. As for what you said about us conspiring with the Soviet Union and expanding around the world under its support, it is completely your own subjective fabrication. Whether the USSR expands or not, we don't want to manage it, and we can't manage it. But we Chinese people just want to build our own country well, so that our people can live and work in peace and contentment. At the same time, we can live a life where everyone has clothes and food, and at the same time live in friendship and common development with all countries in the world on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence. We don't want anything else. We will not station a single soldier in another country, nor will we allow any country to station a single soldier in our country. Nor do we want to challenge you as the leader of the free world in the United States. However, there is one thing that I would like to make clear: do not harm China's interests, especially the core interests that involve China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. These core interests are non-negotiable. Our requirements are really not high. Did you say yes?"
George. Feder nodded and said, "I totally understand what you mean. Mr. Lee, I still have a question, what do you think about the North Korean issue if it is finally resolved?"
Li Dawei smiled: George, I call you that, don't you mind?" Don't mind, my friends call me "George. Feder hurriedly said. Well, no matter how the Korean War is played out in the future, you will definitely lose. Because you made a strategic mistake and you lost your momentum, according to China. In the ancient Chinese art of war, the 'law of fighting' says, if both sides have an upper donkey, a middle donkey, and a lower donkey. And one side takes the upper donkey and the opponent's middle donkey, and the lower donkey plays against each other. It's a complete victory, and from the overall point of view, the side that uses the upper side has been defeated. Although it is said that the use of the upper horse is violent, it has become a tired teacher. In addition, the opponent's most powerful upper horse has not yet been dispatched. When the other party used the opportunity to turn defeat into victory, Li Dawei looked at George. Feder's eyes widened and he listened, and said, "As for the North Korean issue, if it is finally resolved?" Scold. Scold. Do you think this is something that someone of your level and I can talk about sitting on this little garden bench?"