Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Alfonsin is very clear about the complicated international situation; before, he just didn't want to participate in the game between great powers. But now Argentina has no other choice, unless it wants to give up the Malvinas Islands forever. If he really had this idea, or if he let the public know that he has this attitude, he would be impeached and removed from office tomorrow.

As the head of state, if you lose your land, not only will the people think you are incompetent, but you will also be written into history textbooks. From now on, he will be the negative representative of Argentina, and no man of any deed can accept it.

Alfonsin thought for a moment and said: "Could it be that the Soviet Union wants to turn us into a second Cuba?"

After hearing this, the Director of Intelligence did not dare to express any opinion; after all, Cuba is still under the US economic blockade until now.

Up to now, the Cuban Missile Crisis is still considered the most dangerous moment for human existence; it almost led to a thermonuclear war. U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Chairman of the Council of Ministers Khrushchev highly agree on this view.

About thirty years ago, the leadership of Cuba's new government underwent great changes. Most of the important government departments were controlled by people who advocated radical policies. The U.S. government was worried that changes in Cuba's top leadership would cause the entire Latin American region to lose control and shake the U.S.'s influence in Latin America, so it became dissatisfied with the new Cuban regime, leading to an increasingly deteriorating relationship between the United States and Cuba.

In addition, the United States suddenly announced that it would sever diplomatic relations with Cuba; it even began to impose economic sanctions on Cuba; it attempted to force Cuba to submit by cutting off its economic lifeline!

At the same time, under the planning of the United States, Cuban exiles flew B-26 bombers to bomb Cuba for two days; more than 1,000 mercenaries boarded the Bay of Pigs in Cuba in an attempt to invade Cuba and violently overthrow the Castro government. Within 72 hours, the exiled government forces were repulsed. After that, the U.S. government continued to exert pressure on Cuba and adopted a policy hostile to Cuba.

Under strong pressure from the United States, Castro had to seek assistance from the Soviet Union. At that time, the Soviet Union showed unusual concern about the situation in Cuba. It was precisely because of the need to compete with the United States for hegemony and to find a foothold in Latin America.

Cuba's request for help was exactly what Khrushchev wanted. He believed that the development of the situation in Cuba was directly related to the Soviet Union's influence in Latin America, as well as to the Soviet Union's prestige and its foothold in Latin America.

Cuba and the Soviet Union quickly restored diplomatic relations; after the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, the Soviet Union seized the opportunity to increase economic and military assistance to Cuba. The development of Soviet-Cuban relations also lurks tensions in U.S.-Soviet relations and future missile crises.

After discovering that the Soviet Union had deployed intermediate-range ballistic missiles in Cuba, the Americans took tough measures. It directly launched an economic blockade against Cuba. Later, because the United States gave up deploying missiles in Turkey, and some other political factors, the Soviet Union withdrew all its missiles.

As for Cuba, a direct participant in the incident, Cuba took a much tougher stance towards the United States than the Soviets during the entire missile crisis; it firmly disagreed with the withdrawal of missiles. But the Soviet Union did so despite strong opposition from Cuba; Cuba felt ignored and betrayed. Of course, it is also clear that the international relations situation is dominated by big countries, and small countries are just pawns in the competition between big countries.

Alfonsín is still somewhat self-aware, and he does not think he has Castro's influence. Once Argentina participates in the game of great powers, it is likely to become a victim in the end.

Perhaps sensing the thoughts of the Director of Intelligence, Alfonsín said with a smile: "There should be no scruples between us; everything is to make Argentina better tomorrow; if you have any ideas, speak up."

The president has already said what he said. As the head of the intelligence department, he cannot hide it.

The Director of Intelligence thought for a moment and said: "Your Excellency, does Argentina have any other options now?"

"This Soviet arms sale, or the exchange of weapons and equipment through agricultural products, does not have any additional agreement; they just don't want to embarrass us. Besides, besides the Soviet Union, which country dares to sell weapons and equipment to Argentina at this time."

"The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States is that of wearing a pair of pants that are too fat; unless we declare to permanently abandon the Malvinas Islands, it is impossible to ease the relationship between us and the United Kingdom."

"Intelligence shows that the British economic situation has not been very good in recent decades; although the so-called Iron Lady has gone through a series of reforms and has achieved some results. Being frozen three times does not mean that it is cold in a day; a woman is a woman; no matter how capable she is, He doesn’t have the ability to bring the dead back to life.”

"After the defeat of the Falklands War, I have been thinking about what went wrong with Argentina. After so many years of research, I found that there is an unavoidable topic - Hong Kong."

"As the last overseas colony of the United Kingdom, the economic prosperity of Xiangjiang is simply beyond imagination. If Xiangjiang were classified as a separate economy, its comprehensive GDP would rank among the top ten in the world. The GDP generated by a population of 5 million is not only greater than that of Argentina , even more than Brazil.”

"During the Falklands War, the Black Cloud Group alone purchased 1 billion pounds of war bonds; the British raised 5 billion pounds in funds throughout Hong Kong. Without the financial support of Hong Kong, they would not have been able to organize a large-scale ocean voyage. Fight."

"Suppose a Falklands War breaks out, people in Hong Kong will definitely not continue to buy war bonds. First of all, the last time 5 billion pounds of funds were raised, the development of Hong Kong has slowed down; many big entrepreneurs have expressed dissatisfaction. But the situation at that time, There is no way for them to object; they can only waste money to avoid disaster."

"The situation is different now. China and Britain have reached an agreement on the Hong Kong issue; that is to say, in less than ten years, the British have nothing to do with Hong Kong. At this time, the rich do not need to care about the feelings of the British at all."

"Although they won't take the initiative to provoke it, the British want to issue war bonds again, and the effect will definitely not be very good. Without financial support from Hong Kong, relying solely on the British domestic market is not a concern at all."

"Even if we can barely organize an ocean-going operation, warships will be a big problem."

"In the last Falklands War, if Galtieri hadn't urgently needed to stabilize domestic public sentiment and start the war early, the winner would have been Argentina."

"In fact, one year before the Falklands War, the United Kingdom was already preparing to implement the Nott Plan; to drastically reduce naval expenditures and reduce the size of the fleet. The Nott Plan was formulated by the Secretary of Defense John Nott. The main content of the Nott Plan was to reduce the navy's funding for the next 10 years. It will drop more than 25% and 10,000 employees will be laid off.”

"To this end, the UK will decommission and sell all two aircraft carriers, the HMS Arenas and the HMS Invincible, with the former to India and the latter to Australia. Destroyers and frigates will also be reduced from 65 to 42, and Cancel the long-range ship-based air defense missile program."

"If the Nott Plan can be implemented on time, the British Navy will become a professional anti-submarine force without aircraft carriers within two years; to meet NATO mission requirements. After Argentina regains the Falklands, the UK will not be able to organize a decent expeditionary fleet; perhaps Even the Falklands War will not happen, and Britain will be forced to recognize the status quo."

"The two aircraft carriers HMS Invincible and HMS Invincible and their Sea Harrier vertical take-off and landing fighter jets were the core of the British Expeditionary Fleet in 1982, providing an air defense umbrella for the fleet. Without the aircraft carriers and Sea Harriers, the Argentine Air Force would have nothing. Bomb British warships without scruple and send them to the bottom of the sea one by one."

"Even the British admit that the Falklands War was a thrilling victory; the Argentine Air Force performed very well. As long as they lose a few more destroyers and frigates, the British army may retreat. They cannot afford too much loss."

"The original intention of Defense Secretary Nott in launching the Nott Plan was very simple - there was no money, the UK could not afford or was unwilling to maintain such a fleet, and wanted to use the saved pounds on the national economy and improve people's livelihood."

"Currently, the British Royal Navy has only one aircraft carrier; its combat effectiveness is greatly reduced. As long as the weapons and equipment we ordered from the Soviet Union are in place, we can directly launch a surprise attack on the Malvinas Islands."

The plan seemed perfect, but something felt wrong. Through the Japanese, a lot of American weapons and equipment were purchased. If you add the weapons ordered from the Soviet Union this time, it will really be able to fight the British.

After obtaining the weapon, whether the soldier can use it skillfully is a process. As for forming combat effectiveness, it will take a long time.

Perhaps seeing Alfonsin's doubts, the director of the intelligence department continued: "I don't like Bao Zixuan very much, I even hate it a bit; but I have to admit that he is indeed a super genius. Not only has he made great achievements in the field of science and technology, but also in business On the field, we have been very successful; but the most admirable thing is the huge success in Fucaira."

"Soldiers are expensive and fast, and American equipment is basically mastered by soldiers at present; as for large Soviet weapons, it is very simple; they spend high prices to hire retired Soviet soldiers. The war between Fucairah, Sharjah and Oman was precisely because of the participation of Soviet mercenaries; Only then did we achieve the final victory.”

"The reason why the Soviet Union agreed to the arms sales this time was mainly because a foreign trade company was involved; there must be huge interests involved. As long as it can take back the Falklands and temporarily give up some interests, it doesn't matter."

"Only in a unified country will the people have a sense of pride. Galtieri also saw this, but he was too anxious and did not choose the best time."

Alfonsin also didn't expect that the intelligence director in front of him was actually a strategist. Analysis can be coherent and logical, and can be cultivated with emphasis.

He is over 60 years old, and it is time to consider his successor.

In fact, with Argentina's intelligence capabilities, it was possible to conduct such a detailed investigation; Bao Zixuan was behind everything. Argentine agents accidentally learned of the British naval plan and would naturally report it to the country; no one wanted to miss out on a great achievement.

Alfonsin thought for a moment and said: "When it's time to regain your lost dignity, act according to your plan; but there is one thing to note, the British cannot be allowed to occupy the presidential palace again."

Just now, the Director of Intelligence also wanted to raise the issue of the Presidential Palace, but he did not say it out of consideration. The occupation of the Presidential Palace did not have as great an impact on the entire war situation as imagined; but it was indeed embarrassing.

At this moment, the president himself raised it and gave the result; I believe it can dispel Alfonsin's doubts.

Director of the Intelligence Division: "The two radars from Japan will have no problem detecting the target in advance; the Guards can definitely ensure the safety of the Presidential Palace."

If your final doubts are eliminated, just follow the orders! Everything was left to him, and the director of the intelligence department did not dare to neglect; he soon arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, preparing to meet the Soviet ambassador together.

As a senior member of the Soviet army, Ustinov Jr. quickly received the news. What do you mean by Argentina? It actually wants to hire retired Soviet soldiers. You don't need to think about it to know what's going on. It's clear that it is preparing to go to war with the British.

The first time he revealed the news to Bao Zixuan, the meaning was obvious; let's see what he thought.

In fact, after Alfonsin communicated with the director of the intelligence department, Bao Shaofou had already obtained the information. I just didn't expect the Argentines to be so efficient, contact the Soviet Union quickly, and express all their ideas.

Bao Zixuan thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Don't Fucaira have four submarines training in the Soviet Union? In addition, an aircraft from the Soviet Union's active flying force can be transferred to Argentina."

"Britain's war with Argentina, no matter how you calculate it, is good news for the Soviet Union and us, so what does it have to do with providing weapons and personnel. The foreign trade company across the bridge will give half of its shares and let you operate it; I believe the top management will be satisfied."

Hearing this, little Ustinov immediately understood what it meant; so he smiled and said: "You still see clearly. The British will definitely not feel comfortable meeting an opponent like you."

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "The reason why Alfonsin is not tough enough is mainly because he is unsure; after all, the British have nuclear weapons in their hands and can overturn the table at any time."

"In order to reassure the Argentines, I said at the appropriate time that if the British dared to use nuclear weapons, then London would be punished. Besides, the British would not dare to use nuclear weapons easily; that is a double-edged sword. The British Islands themselves Not that big, all it takes is one missile to send the Soviet Union back to the Stone Age.”

Little Ustinov smiled and said: "You are right, the British must pay a heavy price; this is not the Age of Discovery, and the glory of the Empire on which the sun never sets will only appear in history textbooks."

Alfonsin did not expect that the Soviets would support him so much. It is absolutely true that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. In the early days of the Soviet Union, Britain was bent on bringing it down. It can be said that the grievances between the two sides are no less than those with Argentina.

Since there is no need to consider the use of nuclear weapons by the British, then as long as all Argentines unite, the three armed forces will sacrifice their lives, and the Argentine flag will be planted over the Malvinas Islands.

Last time Galtieri had to do it as a last resort, Alfonsin knew very well; but why didn't he do the same! If we don't take some measures, with the current support rate, we will definitely miss the chance to become the next president. He does not want to be a dictator, but as the president of a country, he will step down without doing anything, which makes no one feel comfortable.

Through recent deployments, the right time, location, and people are all available to promote the return of the Falklands to Argentina; it is one of the few plans to save the situation!