mtlumby2d Chapter 1270 A better choice
Chapter 1270 A better choice
"General," Song Yiminde gently stroked the teacup, "I have been thinking about a question. Why did China choose to support Sukarno?"
His eyes were sharp: "He was born in a humble family, but he was ambitious. From a small ethnic movement leader to the current chairman of the Asian Union, he climbed up by stepping on the shoulders of many people along the way. We have seen it all. Such an ambitious man who is extremely difficult to control..."
Song Yimingde looked at Chen Tong meaningfully: "Aren't you afraid that this fire will burn you?"
Chen Tong took a sip of tea calmly, his eyes still calm: "Mr. Song Yi, how do you think a fire should be used?"
Song Yimingde was slightly stunned.
"If the fire is too small," Chen Tong said slowly, "you can't even boil a pot of water. If the fire is too strong, it will not only burn the person using the fire, but may also cause a fire. The key is to know how to control the heat."
He looked out the window: "Just like a gardener pruning a banyan tree, you can neither let it grow wildly nor suppress it too much. Moderate ambition is not necessarily a bad thing."
Song Yimingde's eyes flashed with approval: "General, are you saying that China is sure of this?"
"We believe in one more truth," Chen Tong said with a smile, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. The rise of any political force is inseparable from the will of the people. If a leader can truly lead the people to prosperity, then his ambition is a legitimate pursuit."
Song Yimingde was about to speak: "But..."
"Mr. Song Yi," Chen Tong interrupted, "Who do you think can be more appealing than Sukarno in Indonesia today? Who can unite people from all ethnic groups and islands?"
This rhetorical question made Song Yimingde silent for a moment.
"Besides," Chen Tong continued, "China does not support a certain person, but the development of Indonesia as a whole. What we hope to see is a stable and prosperous neighbor. As for who will lead it..."
He gave Song Yiminde a meaningful look and said, "It is up to the Indonesian people to choose."
Song Yimingde smiled knowingly: "General's words remind me of an idiom - repairing the plank road in the open, but marching through Chencang in secret."
"Sir, you are too kind," Chen Tong said modestly, "I am just a soldier, how can I understand these strategies."
Song Yimingde laughed: "What a soldier who doesn't know how to fight! Come, have another drink."
Lin Sha, who was watching this scene, had a glimmer of admiration in his eyes. He understood that every word Chen Tong said was conveying a message: China would not bet all its chips on Sukarno, but would seek a balance between various forces.
This is exactly the answer that Song Yi's family wants to hear.
"General Chen," Song Yimingde stood up and walked towards a huge map of the archipelago, "Look here, these red dots are all the assets of our Song Yi family."
Chen Tong followed him closer and saw densely packed red dots on the map all over the archipelago.
"From Java to Sumatra, from Kalimantan to Sulawesi," Song Yiminde's finger moved across the map, "Twenty-eight shipping companies, twelve sugar mills, eight rubber plantations, six mines, four banks..."
He turned around, his eyes were sharp: "Three generations of management have allowed us to spread our roots to every corner of this land. Not only that, we have deep business ties with several major financial groups in England and the Netherlands."
Lin Sha added: "Father forgot to mention that we have also funded more than 34 schools and more than a dozen hospitals. There are more than 34 employees and their families working in our industry alone."
Chen Tong listened silently, with something in mind.
"General," Song Yiminde said meaningfully, "Sukarno has his army and national passion, which is indeed important. But to govern this archipelago, slogans alone are not enough. What is needed is experience, connections, and..."
He paused: "Foundation."
"Mr. Song Yi is right," Chen Tong said calmly, "The economic base determines the superstructure."
"Exactly!" Song Yimingde's eyes lit up, "Did you know that during the Fuso invasion, it was our shipping network that secretly transported supplies to support resistance forces in various places. It was our intelligence network that provided the Allies with information on the movements of the Fuso army."
He looked at Chen Tong meaningfully: "And all this was done without making any noise."
Chen Tong nodded slightly: "As the saying goes, moistening things silently."
"The general really understands," Song Yimingde said with satisfaction, "Compared to some people's fanfare, we know better how to truly manage this land. After all..."
He lowered his voice and said: "A true leader should not only shout slogans, but also understand how to govern. Don't you agree, General?"
Chen Tong raised his teacup and smiled faintly: "Mr. Song Yi's opinion is very interesting. But I think of an old saying: If the water is too clear, there will be no fish; if the person is too cautious, there will be no followers. Sometimes, the best cooperation is often to complement each other's strengths."
This sentence stunned Song Yimingde and Lin Sha, father and son.
"Great idea!" After a moment, Song Yimingde laughed, "General, are you reminding us not to underestimate some people?"
"I'm just a rough man," Chen Tong said modestly, "I dare not remind Mr. Song Yi. I just think that in this archipelago, every force has its value of existence."
Song Yimingde looked at Chen Tongyi meaningfully and raised his teacup: "Then let us all look forward to a better future for this land."
The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattice, casting streaks of light and shadows on the map. Chen Tong knew that the Song Yi family had already revealed their trump card, and his response also made the other party understand China's attitude - it would not completely lean towards any side.
As the sun sets, Chen Tong stands up to say goodbye.
"Let Lin Sha take the general back," Song Yimingde said.
"No need to bother," Chen Tong said with a smile, "Today's tea talk has benefited me a lot."
"General, take care," Song Yimingde personally escorted Chen Tong to the door, "I look forward to seeing you next time."
Lin Sha still wanted to insist, but was politely declined by Chen Tong.
On the way back in the car, Wang Chengan was thoughtful: "General, it seems that the Song Yi family also wants to win our support."
"More than just support," Chen Tong looked out the window at the darkening sky, a smile on his face, "They are telling us that they are a better choice than Sukarno. Indeed, they have been operating in Indonesia for three generations, with roots in all fields, much deeper than Sukarno's."
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"But what the president really cares about," Chen Tong interrupted, "is not the interests of Indonesia alone, but Sukarno's Asian Union. This alliance, which can radiate throughout South Asia, includes more than a dozen countries. No matter how powerful the Song Yi family is, its influence is limited to the Indonesian archipelago."
He continued: "Sukarno may not have a deep foundation, but he has ambition and courage, and more importantly, he has the ambition to integrate South Asia. This is exactly what China needs - a leader who can unite the South Asian countries."
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"Their values are equally important," Chen Tong said. "A family with deep roots in Indonesia plus a charismatic leader, isn't this the best combination?"
Wang Cheng'an suddenly realized: "General, what you mean is to let them check and balance each other?"
"It's not just about checks and balances," Chen Tong said, looking at the lights of thousands of houses gradually lighting up in the distance, "but about making them understand that cooperation is more beneficial than confrontation. The Songyi family needs political influence, and Sukarno needs economic support. Isn't this a match made in heaven?"
"Brilliant!" Wang Cheng'an exclaimed.
"Remember," Chen Tong said meaningfully, "our task is not to choose sides, but to make all parties dependent on China's support. This is the real chess game."