Add Bookmark | Recommend this book | Back to the book page | My bookshelf | Mobile Reading

Free Web Novel,Novel online - All in oicq.net -> Historic -> Hero of 1911

Text Chapter 685 The Establishment of Saudi Arabia (End)

Previous page        Return to Catalog        Next page

    Chapter 685 The Founding of Saudi Arabia (End)

    : This is not the entire book, don¡¯t get me wrong, haha.

    There is no suspense anymore.  . .

    When the Japanese Navy swaggered two destroyers to the gate of Dili under the pretext of searching for missing soldiers, Britain immediately realized that the Saudi crisis had evolved into a direct confrontation between the old and new worlds, and that the Versailles system established after the European war was on the verge of disintegration.  .  At this moment, as the drafter of the Versailles System, Britain began to urgently need Yang Qiu's cooperation to continue to maintain this shaky international system.

    Compared with the serious contradiction between China and Britain, the interests of the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean colonies under the Versailles system are more important to Britain.

    So when he learned that the Japanese navy had entered East Timor, MacDonald's last obsession disappeared instantly. Maintaining the Verdun system was to maintain the empire's global hegemony, and continuing the Saudi crisis was tantamount to telling those countries that were trying to break the system  , Now the Sun Never Sets Empire is "too busy" to take care of them.  In this case, MacDonald had no second choice and immediately authorized Henderson to conduct comprehensive negotiations and demanded that the crisis be resolved as quickly as possible.

    The most worrying thing is the former East Indian overlord. When Japan controlled Guinea and Rabaul, they did not feel that there was any danger because they were separated by British Guinea. But when the Japanese navy appeared in East Timor, they discovered that due to the  The navy continued to confront Malacca. After Task Force 21 also contained more than 20 warships in the Indian Ocean, including Rodney, Reputation and Counterattack, the British Far East Fleet, the only one that could quickly intervene in the situation in Asia, even fired a gunboat at this time.  Not coming out left the entire Dutch East Indies exposed to Japanese naval guns.

    From the establishment of the Zhonghe Free Trade Zone in West Borneo, to the Sumatra riots, to the recent Saudi crisis and the news that the United States is preparing to withdraw from the Southwest Pacific, the Netherlands is deeply aware of the great changes in Asian geopolitics.  With the rapid rise of China and Japan becoming more and more greedy due to lack of land resources, it is unknown whether the East Indies can be saved, so they need the UK to stand up and protect themselves.  Similarly, protecting the Netherlands is a national policy that the UK must and cannot change no matter what. The two low-lying countries across the North Sea are the lifeblood of the British Empire. When it is increasingly unable to do what it wants, the UK is eager for China to put pressure on Japan to prevent it from going south.

    From serious confrontation to the sudden need for cooperation, international geopolitics has fully demonstrated its weird, changeable and even comical side.

    Faced with Britain¡¯s urgency, Yang Qiu gave a simpler answer.

    Negotiate first!

    Although everyone is very anxious, the negotiations are still not going well. The main reason is still how to substantively ensure the safety of China's offshore oil channels.  The Chinese negotiating delegation headed by Yang Du insisted that the United Kingdom hand over the jurisdiction of Addu Atoll in the Maldives to the Chinese navy and insisted on automatically having the right to garrison troops in the Persian Gulf in times of crisis. However, the United Kingdom hoped to only sign an agreement without making any substantive demands.

    This huge gap caused the negotiations to break down after only two days.

    On March 21, a grain transport fleet composed of 11 10,000-ton ships of China Merchants Shipping Company set off from Guangzhou. In accordance with the provisions of the Arab-China Petroleum Agreement, they will provide the first supply of food to the Saudi government, which is in deep economic crisis and lacks food.  to distribute food to help the Saudi people who are struggling to survive.  In order to ensure the safe arrival of the fleet, the Chinese Navy announced that it would dispatch battleships to provide escort.

    Using battleships to escort food convoys is obviously a drunkard's intention.

    Facing the fleet that was slowly sailing towards Malacca, the Royal Navy's Far East Fleet was facing a formidable enemy. Even the Rodney, which was searching for Task Force 21 in Ceylon, accelerated towards Malacca to ensure that Singapore would not be attacked by surprise.  When the two sides were at war with each other again, the negotiations in Beijing quietly restarted and were moved to Qingdao at Wang Zhengting's suggestion.

    Finally, after 11 days of quarreling, with the mediation of the United States, China and Britain finally reached an agreement on ensuring the safety of China's overseas oil and ensuring the freedom of normal trade activities.  On the morning of April 3, in the hall of the recently completed General Cai E Memorial Hall, Wang Zhengting and Henderson signed the Sino-British Qingdao Maritime Security Agreement Treaty (referred to as the Qingdao Treaty) on behalf of their respective governments.

    The treaty clearly stipulates that the United Kingdom will recognize China's oil rights in the Persian Gulf from now on, allow China to trade in mineral resources needed for national construction such as oil exploration and mineral investment in the region, and recognize China's right to trade freedom in the region.  At the same time, it promised to ensure the safety of China's sea lanes, recognize the right of civilian ships to pass freely, and have the obligation to provide humanitarian assistance when Chinese ships are in danger.  Chinese companies in the Persian Gulf are allowed to form security teams in accordance with local civil police standards to ensure that investments are not infringed.  Allow China the right to automatically station troops in Saudi Arabia when it encounters threats to its maritime oil channels and trade routes and the UK is unable to provide necessary protection!  allow China toto launch regular civil flights between Riyadh, China, and Tehran, China.

    At the same time, in order to express the sincerity of the British government, the British Navy handed over its naval supply station in the Addu Atoll in the Maldives to the Chinese Navy for use in supervising the implementation of the treaty and ensuring maritime security.  However, it is also stipulated that warships of more than 5,000 tons are not allowed to be stationed in the Addu Atoll Naval Station. Submarines are not allowed to be stationed. Only a maximum of 6 escort destroyers and 6 seaplanes are allowed to be stationed. They are subject to inspection by the British Navy and are obliged to station  The Royal Navy provides storm shelter.

    Treaty stipulations: China has once again reiterated its position to recognize Britain¡¯s special rights in the Asia-Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf regions since the date of the treaty¡¯s entry into force.  We promise not to intervene in political activities in the above areas and not to illegally sell offensive weapons to these areas in excess of actual needs.  Arming and supporting national independence movements in these areas are not allowed, strict crackdowns on border smuggling of weapons, opium and other goods are carried out, and a Sino-British border radio call hotline is established to jointly deal with crime.

    There are a total of 41 agreements involving the safety of maritime lanes and the division of interests.

    Finally, as the representative of mediation and supervision, the US Ambassador to China Nelson Johnson also signed the contract on behalf of the US government, promising that the Washington government would strictly supervise the implementation of the treaty and ensure that China and Britain live in peace and so on.

    The signing of the Qingdao Treaty not only relieved China and Britain, but also relaxed the nerves of the whole world.

    Dammam Port was crowded with people, and the Saudi people from nearby crowded the harbor to the brim.  In front of the only deep-water pier in the harbor, King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, wearing a traditional Arabian robe, looked anxiously, and his thin cheeks showed deep tiredness.

    Although more than four months have passed since he personally announced the founding of the country, this period has been the most painful period of his life, especially after the British decisively intercepted Chinese warships and oil tankers, which almost plunged the Saudi family into despair.  But he has no regrets. This is the most important period for Saudi Arabia and even the entire Arab world.  The Arab world, which has suffered from colonization for hundreds of years and is strictly technologically restricted by Britain and France, is in great need of external assistance!  However, Britain was tyrannical before the European War and the Versailles system was strong after the war, so it had to continue to accept British jurisdiction in humiliation.

    Wait!  Stay with it!  Until a man shows up with an incredible big contract!  Until the global economic crisis broke out.

    Billions of dollars and a contract that can instantly turn Saudi Arabia into an Arab power!  What could be more tempting than this?  Although the other party wants oil, exploration rights for two-thirds of the land, management rights after exploration, docks, banks, tax supervision rights, etc. It is almost equivalent to handing over half of the country for sixty years, but in the end  He still signed the agreement resolutely.  Because he understands that if there is no effort, there will be no reward.  In this era, it is impossible to build a country without the support of a powerful country. Just look at Persia and Iraq, which are still under British control. Without the support of a powerful country, independence is as fragile as a castle built on sand.

    The choice of China was also carefully considered. Although China is not as powerful as Britain, France and the United States, one advantage is that they have no possibility of colonial rule in the Persian Gulf, and they are not greedy for land. This is a good idea for Saudi Arabia, which is eager to get rid of Britain.  good chance.

    However, the crisis almost shattered all dreams.  Fortunately, all the suffering and waiting finally passed, so he, who had been reclusive since the beginning of the crisis, came in person after learning the news. Ben Aziz behind him kept standing on tiptoe, hoping to see the night earlier.  The fleet lasted four months.

    Time passed minute by minute, and just as the crowd was getting anxious, a loud whistle finally came from the sea!  "It's coming, it's coming. It's the Chinese fleet!" Young Aziz could not suppress his excitement after all, pointing to the Chinese grain transport fleet consisting of 11 10,000-ton ships and shouting loudly.  At this moment, all Saudis remembered China. Even Ibn Saud hugged Song Ziqing excitedly and thanked China for its support to the Saudi family and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Saudi Arabia has finally become a truly independent country!

    Perhaps to add to the festive atmosphere, or perhaps to show strength, when the first ship carrying urgently needed food supplies docked at the dock, a group of dazzling silver dots suddenly jumped out from behind its huge steel body.  Hundreds of War Eagles from Task Force 21 formed a spectacular flying geese formation and flew overhead as everyone was stunned!  The huge formation and scale even made Ibn Saud stunned for a moment.

    After the planes approached, someone finally recognized the national flag logo on the fuselage.  So they started shouting loudly and waving their hands.  "These bastards!" Even Song Ziqing cursed with a smile, because he didn't expect Bingwen to do this.  Seeing the fleet of planes circling overhead and listening to the cheers and shouts from all around, he, like all the Chinese present, felt a strong sense of pride in his heart.

    Return to Qingdao.

      The memorial hall built in memory of General Cai E has quieted down. The three-meter-high statue of Cai E in the hall looks dark blue and looks like a sword drawn.  Yang Qiu stood quietly in front of the statue, as if he had returned to the tragic battle to defend Qingdao and smelled the familiar gunpowder smoke.

    Miao Luo came over, held up the telegram in his hand, and smiled: "Yuqiu asked me to give it to you. She said it was news from the UK. Their Prime Minister Macdonald has officially submitted his resignation to the King of England."

    "He was quite happy." Yang Qiu took the telegram and stared at the statue again without looking at it. He said to himself in a low voice: "Songpo, did you see it? I did it. I changed this era! Very much.  Soon, people like Roosevelt and Hitler will appear on the stage one after another, and the most magnificent era of blood and fire is about to come! It's a pity that you are not here. If you know better, please continue to protect this nation! Please also believe me. You will eventually  You will see the answers I bring to the nation and country."

    "This is my promise and my responsibility! Even if no one can understand, I must go on" The voice became softer and softer, mixed with the firm footsteps like drums, and gradually faded away

    (To be continued.
Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report