The Military-industrial Scientific Research System of the Academic Master Chapter 689

Chapter 689 One F117 is not enough...

Of course the other two finance ministers also understand the truth.

 But the problem is, how to deliver this punch.

 “Save the situation, to put it simply.”

As a Frenchman, Dominique Kahn doesn't have any objections to the establishment of power in the Balkans, but he has strong objections to the United States taking the initiative and making the situation completely out of control:

“What capital wants is nothing more than low risks and high returns. As long as the Allied Forces operation continues, the risks in Europe as a whole cannot be much lower. In addition, the refugee problem may last for several years or even longer in the future, and The responsibility for post-war reconstruction is that the Balkan Peninsula after the chaos is now equivalent to a tumor, a tumor arranged by the Americans that will continue to erode Europe's economic prospects..."

In the ten years since the merger of Germany and Germany, Europe has indeed extracted a lot of cheap labor and even human flesh and consumables from Eastern Europe, but these were all planned and limited introductions of foreign populations.

 The influx of refugees is a completely different concept.

“It seems that we should be grateful for the losses suffered by the coalition forces in the past few days...”

Vesco's tone was a little weird, but as an Italian, he didn't have any psychological burden on such a wavering statement:

"However, a few aircraft, even stealth aircraft like the F117, is not a big deal to the Americans. The current situation is that the United States only needs to pay a little money for ammunition to bring global hot money back to North America from Europe. I said this morning I paid attention before I came here. In the past few days from the end of March to now, the US stock index has risen by nearly 20%..."

One of the currencies has plummeted and is unable to take care of itself, while the other seems to be independent but is essentially a lackey.

 This idea can only be said to lead to the same goal through different paths.

Schaeuble felt that the attitudes of the other two colleagues seemed a bit negative, but intellectually he knew they were right.

“Now, the most direct way is to find an event that is enough to support the world's confidence in the euro.”

"As long as the ground units are not moved, it is basically unrealistic for the Americans to stop their troops because of this loss..."

There are only so many means in economics. Excluding those that have been used, those that are useless and those that cannot be used, this is the only one left.

 Excluding the countries involved, the only countries in the world that can be called big countries today are Mao, Japan, and China.

 So after the three people discussed it, they reached a conclusion similar to that of Chang Haonan before.

 Schäuble and Kahn almost looked at Vesco at the same time:

“Your business ties between Italy and China are relatively close. What do you think of their attitude?”

 The latter leaned back on his chair with a slumped expression:

"not so good."

 “For example… find a country to support us…”

 There is no choice.

Visco almost rolled his eyes to the sky:

“Those who do business with us are their state-owned enterprises, so naturally we have to take the official attitude into consideration”

 “This 'position tendency' means…”

“Although their official agencies have not yet expressed their position, several companies that have cooperated with us in depth have hinted that considering the current stance, they are hesitant to support the euro.”

 After thinking for a while, he spoke again:

“You don't think that China will support us in launching an allied operation...”

Schaeuil Brown showed his "German flexibility" at this time and asked directly.

"well…"

"so."

really.

“Furthermore, the current situation is clearly that the United States wants to take this opportunity to target the euro and give us a platform, but it must also consider the consequences of doing so.”

Vicos continued:

"In short, even if they have this idea, I'm afraid they won't be able to agree so quickly."

Kahn put a hand on his chin. Because his palm blocked half of his face, his expression could not be seen clearly:

“If we were to change the position and consider it from China's perspective, it would not be in their interests to allow the dollar to grow...”

Visco shook his head:

“But for us, every additional day of delay will bring greater losses and pressure.”

“What if we offer some favorable conditions? For example, fully support their accession to the WTO?”

 “Are you so sure that Americans will agree?”

“No matter what, at least the situation of the euro can be stabilized first, otherwise if we really have to use gold reserves, it basically means that the euro will be completely destroyed..."

 After a frank exchange of views, the three finance ministers all looked a little tired.     “What if we think more broadly and think beyond economic means?”

Schaeuil Brown was holding a cup of coffee and rubbing his swollen forehead with his other hand:

"Can we use some means to force the Americans to stop? For example, we... uh... I mean, you withdraw your troops first or something like that?"

Although Germany is now unified, it has a special status and has great influence in the EU, but it actually has little say in NATO.

 On the contrary, France and Italy still have a little weight.

"How can it be…"

Vesco looked at the German allies as if they were mentally retarded:

 “We are the finance minister, not the defense minister…”

"And not even the Minister of Defense, or even the Prime Minister or the President can make such a decision. Those generals have probably been bribed by the Americans a long time ago. Besides, military affairs are not child's play. They have issued ultimatums no matter what. , the reason why we should fight among ourselves first in the middle of the fight..."

 The three fell into silence again…

 There is a problem involved here.

 NATO, and the EU.

ˆAlthough there is a relatively high degree of overlap in national composition, they are essentially two completely different organizations.

 Even within countries that are members of both, the two systems are relatively independent.

Hence, there is often a schizophrenic phenomenon in which a country seeks to be independent economically, but has to rely on the United States in terms of national defense.

 However, everyone with a discerning eye knows that how can military and economics really be completely distinct?

It's enough to shout slogans at ordinary times, but when it comes to taking action like now, criticism with weapons is more effective after all.

From this perspective, de Gaulle's idea is undoubtedly correct.

 There is no meaning without national defense independence and economic independence.

 However, at this point in time in 1999, even if the three finance ministers knew this truth, they would not be able to solve the problem at its root.

 The silence lasted for quite some time.

 So much so that the atmosphere in the conference room became a little anxious.

"actually…"

The Italian puts the empty coffee cup and spoon on the table in front of him:

 “If you have to say it, it's not impossible…”

The other two people, who were already at their wits end, naturally became energetic immediately after hearing this.

"If...I mean if there is a huge change in the direction of public opinion in several of our countries on this matter, then it is not impossible to call a truce..."

 “You mean using the media?”

Schaeuil Brown's train of thought has obviously not changed yet.

“Merely using the media may not work. Americans are much better at this than we are...and the public will not cause any big waves just because of a few articles or speeches.”

Visco shook his head:

 “There must be some landmark events.”

“Let the Russians go to **** and threaten us with nuclear war?”

The French are quite bold in thinking.

 “If it's fifteen years in the morning...maybe it'll be okay.”

Schäubren shrugged, obviously not thinking it was feasible.

The meeting was almost deadlocked.

“In any case, Wolfe's method is the only one currently feasible.”

After all, Kahn was still reluctant to let the euro, which he had devoted half his life to, decline after a hundred days of its birth:

“Contact the Chinese people and ask them about their prices.”

“The market is still waiting to see if all, or at least most, of the trade between China and the EU can be settled in euros, then confidence will at least not deteriorate further.”

 “In any case, I don't think the EUR/USD exchange rate can fall below 1…”

 (End of this chapter)

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