EBE Chapter 1282: Joining the Asian Alliance
Chapter 1282: Joining the Asian Alliance
Yi Songmingde solemnly picked up the wine glass and stood up: "Chairman, I want to apologize to you again for what happened in the past."
This time, his tone was less polite and more sincere: "I was indeed short-sighted and did not see the situation clearly. Over the years, the chairman has led the Asian Alliance to where it is today, and I really admire him."
Sukarno did not show a stern expression as he had done before, but looked at him calmly.
"This glass of wine," Yisong Mingde continued, "is my personal apology to the chairman, as well as the Yisong family's. I hope the past can be written off."
Sukarno picked up the wine glass and slowly stood up.
"Mr. Yisong is right," he said meaningfully, "We should really let go of the past."
The two men's glasses clinked in the air.
"But..." Sukarno finished his drink, put down his glass, and smiled faintly, "When the funds arrive and the share transfer procedures are completed, the grudge between us will be completely resolved."
This was said perfectly, not only accepting the apology but also stating the conditions clearly.
Yi Songmingde smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, Chairman. All the formalities will be completed in three days at most. I have asked the lawyer to prepare the relevant documents."
"That's good," Sukarno sat down again, "I hope this cooperation will satisfy us all."
Chen Tong clapped his hands softly: "Very good, this is what a smart person should do."
Yi Songmingde raised his glass to Chen Tong and said, "Thanks to the general for mediating this."
"Yes," Sukarno also looked at Chen Tong, "If the general hadn't arranged this meal, I'm afraid we would still be hostile to each other."
Chen Tong smiled without saying anything, and just poured each of them a glass of new wine.
He knew that the purpose of this meal had been achieved.
A political upstart who made his fortune with military power and a business tycoon with deep-rooted roots finally shook hands and made peace under his arrangement.
This is undoubtedly an important development for China's layout in South Asia.
And this is just the first step in his plan.
After seeing off Song Yiminde, Chen Tong invited Sukarno to stay for tea.
"Chairman," Chen Tong said while brewing Kung Fu tea slowly, "Do you know why I arranged this meal today?"
Sukarno picked up the teacup and said, "Isn't it just to mediate the relationship between me and the Songyi family?"
"This is just the superficial reason," Chen Tong shook his head, "My real purpose is..."
He paused: "I want Song Yimingde to join the Asian Alliance."
"What?!" Sukarno almost dropped the cup in his hand. "General Chen, what did you say?"
"Let Song Yimingde become a member of the Asian Alliance." Chen Tong repeated calmly.
"Impossible!" Sukarno flatly refused, "Absolutely impossible!"
He stood up excitedly: "General Chen, you should know that the members of the Asian Alliance are either important politicians from various countries or important generals who hold military power. What is Song Yimingde? Just a businessman!"
"No matter how rich or influential he is, it doesn't change the fact that he is a businessman," Sukarno continued. "Allowing a businessman to join the Asian Union? How can this be allowed!"
Chen Tong calmly refilled Sukarno's tea and said, "Chairman, please don't get excited."
"I am not excited," Sukarno sat down, "I am just stating a fact. The Asian Union is a political and military alliance, not a chamber of commerce. Song Yiminde's status is not suitable at all."
"Really?" Chen Tong looked at him meaningfully, "Chairman, do you really think so?"
Sukarno felt a little uncomfortable with his look: "Of course. This is a matter of principle and no exception can be made."
"Principles?" Chen Tong chuckled, "Hasn't the Chairman just agreed to the conditions of the Song Yi family? Since you can accept their money, why can't you accept their people?"
Sukarno was speechless.
"What's more," Chen Tong continued, "Does the chairman think that the current Asian Alliance really does not need an economic pillar like the Song Yi family?"
Sukarno remained silent.
He knew that what Chen Tong said made sense, but allowing a businessman to enter the Asian Alliance would set a precedent with unpredictable consequences.
"Chairman," Chen Tong's voice suddenly became meaningful, "I think you should think about this proposal carefully. After all..."
He looked at Sukarno meaningfully: "This may be related to the future of the Asian Union."
Sukarno stared at the teacup, his heart in turmoil.
Of course, he understood Chen Tong's intention. Let Song Yimingde join the Asian Alliance? On the surface, it was to strengthen the economic strength of the Asian Alliance, but in fact...
He sneered to himself.
He finally secured the position of Chairman of the Asian Union with the support of China, becoming the only political strongman in South Asia supported by China. But now Chen Tong wants to bring Song Yimin in?
Isn't this just like driving a nail into your own side?
Although Song Yiminde had no military power and no troops, but...Sukarno shuddered when he thought of this.
But China has troops stationed there!
The army that frightened the entire South Asia, the iron-blooded army that even England dared not provoke, was stationed in western India. If one day, Song Yimingde got the support of China...
Sukarno's fingers unconsciously clenched the teacup.
He knew too well the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army. Wasn't there a living example just a few days ago? Weren't Rahman's two regiments wiped out by the Chinese army like a whirlwind?
If one day, China wants to support Song Yimingde...&34;
no! Absolutely not!
He must be the only person in South Asia who has the support of China. He cannot let China cultivate a second agent in South Asia. Once Song Yimingde enters the Asian Alliance, it will be equivalent to giving China a bargaining chip to check and balance itself.
At that time, wouldn't every move he made in the Asian Alliance have to take Song Yimingde's attitude into consideration?
Song Yimingde is a member of the Asian Alliance. With his economic network in South Asia, if he gets support from China, what a formidable opponent he will be.
No, this cannot be allowed to happen!
Sukarno raised his head and met Chen Tong's half-smiling gaze.
This Chinese general was indeed playing a big game. And I was afraid that I had been calculated into it.
"General Chen," Sukarno put down his teacup and tried to make his tone sound calm, "I still think this decision was too hasty."
"Oh?" Chen Tong raised his eyebrows, "Chairman, what are your concerns?"
"First of all," Sukarno said solemnly, "since the establishment of the Asian Union, no businessman has ever become a member. This is our tradition and rule."
He paused and said, "If Song Yimingde is allowed to join, once this precedent is set, businessmen from other countries will also ask to join. By then, the Asian Alliance will become a business club."
Chen Tong smiled without commenting.
"Secondly," Sukarno continued, "Although Somdej is rich and powerful, he is a businessman after all. He knows nothing about politics and military affairs. If he is involved in the decision-making of the Asian Union, it may affect our judgment."
He emphasized: "Every decision made by the Asian Union is related to the situation in South Asia. We cannot allow a businessman who only knows how to make money to interfere in these important decisions."
"Furthermore," Sukarno said, his tone becoming more serious, "Song Yi Mingde's business network is spread across South Asia, and he has interests in various countries. If he is allowed to join the Asian Union, his business interests will inevitably affect the decision-making of the Asian Union. This is a huge challenge to the fairness of the Asian Union."
He looked at Chen Tong and said, "General, I know you are doing this for the good of the Asian Alliance. But for some things, we cannot just look at the superficial interests. The foundation of the Asian Alliance lies in politics and military, which is the foundation of our existence."
"If we shake this foundation for economic gain, it will be a loss."
After saying this, Sukarno secretly breathed a sigh of relief. These reasons should be enough to convince Chen Tong, right?
However, Chen Tong just took a sip of tea, still with that unfathomable smile on his face.