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After lunch, Wang Hongtao took a walk along the border. The scenery was very quiet and beautiful. Only when you truly set foot on this road can you deeply understand its dangers, diversity, and charm!

Wang Hongtao couldn't help but think of the expeditionary force that year. When the national crisis hit, the Japanese invaders tried to invade our southwestern rear area from Burma. Hundreds of thousands of passionate Chinese men bid farewell to their parents, wives and children, and went to Burma to fight against the Japanese invaders. They spilled their blood in foreign lands, protected our people, and fought. It has enhanced our country’s national and military prestige.

Unexpectedly, we encountered a group of British men who were greedy for life and feared death, blindly ran away, and used Chinese soldiers as cannon fodder. As a result, more than 50,000 soldiers of our expeditionary force were defeated and fled to the Savage Mountain. Most of the soldiers stayed in the Savage Mountain forever due to malaria, acclimatization, poisonous insect bites, etc. Most of them are still children of 17 or 18 years old.

If the country is strong, the people will be strong; if the country is safe, the people will be healthy; if the country is weak, the people will be humiliated; if the mountains and rivers are broken, there will be no standing cones; in the prosperous times, enjoy peace!

Don’t forget the national humiliation, the alarm bells are ringing, development is the last word!

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Myanmar delegation appeared at Jiegao Port. Wang Hongtao went to the port to greet them and treated them with courtesy.

After the meeting, the head of the delegation, Miao Lun, immediately apologized and said: "Secretary Wang, I regret what happened last night and sincerely apologize to you!"

Wang Hongtao was noncommittal and said with a smile: "Welcome Minister Miao Lun, Minister Unwin, and Director Soe Sassafras to Yunnan Province. Don't be afraid of your jokes. The place we are standing now is the place where we were attacked yesterday. It is so thrilling. We haven't even returned yet." Excellent."

The Myanmar delegation included three heavyweights: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Myo Lwin, Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Aung Win, and Director of the Police Headquarters’ Transnational Crime Bureau Brigadier General Soe Sao. They seemed to be very sincere.

After a short stay at Jiegao Port, the group came to Ruili and held a discussion in the municipal party committee conference room.

Wang Hongtao welcomed Miao Lun and his delegation for their visit to Yunnan Province, saying that China and Myanmar have a long-standing friendship and that the two sides are good neighbors, good friends, good brothers, and good partners. They should strengthen comprehensive border security management and jointly combat terrorist activities, transnational crimes, and drug crimes. Collaborate to jointly maintain security and stability in border areas and benefit the people of both countries.

Miao Lun said: "As the 2020 general election approaches, the rift between the Democratic League and the military has gradually expanded, which has had a certain negative impact on Myanmar's domestic political stability. The number of conflicts between anti-government armed forces and government forces has increased, and many civilians have been affected. died and hundreds of villagers were displaced. We deeply regret that the government knew nothing about the armed conflict in Muse last night. However, the matter has been investigated clearly and we are willing to take full responsibility for this incident. Today , I took the liberty of visiting because I want to gain Secretary Wang’s understanding and resolve this misunderstanding as soon as possible so as not to affect the friendship and cooperation between China and Myanmar.”

Wang Hongtao said with a smile: "Myanmar has been troubled by ethnic contradictions and conflicts since its independence in 1948. Ethnic issues have run through the entire historical process to this day and have become an extremely important factor affecting the political situation, economic development and even international relations. Now, armed conflict areas The conflict area in Shan State is a key section of the new strategic corridor between China and Myanmar. It is of great strategic significance. I have been paying close attention and continuous attention to it. What happened last night cannot be said to be big or small. If it only involves me personally, why? I will not even mention the friendship between China and Myanmar. However, the captain of our provincial border defense was shot while protecting me and is still lying in the hospital. Schools, houses, and roads in the area have been severely damaged, and the safety of people's property cannot be guaranteed. I, the secretary of the provincial party committee, have neglected my duties. Therefore, in line with my responsibility and mission to serve the people, love the people, and ensure the safety of the country, I have initially drawn up a compensation plan. Please take a look at it!"

The staff immediately handed over the list, and the three leaders from Myanmar carefully took it and looked at it carefully.

The content of the list was very simple. After reading it, the three of them looked at each other!

Major General Aung Win, Deputy Minister of the Interior, was the first to speak: "Myanmar is a huge country with great prosperity and stability. It acts as a great country on the international stage and has helped our country a lot. Myanmar is always grateful. We are deeply grateful for yesterday's incident. Regretful and willing to take responsibility. But where did these more than 3600 million yuan come from? At Jiegao Port, we have not seen such serious damage. Moreover, the maximum compensation for casualties in Myanmar is 2 yuan. In view of this This is a special situation. We are willing to compensate Captain Long Mingxun 10 yuan and compensate the Jiegao area 30 yuan. I hope you will act like a great country and take into account our difficulties. I hope Secretary Wang will forget the past and we will strictly prohibit it in the future. Such incidents occur.”

Wang Hongtao was noncommittal and said: "What I just presented to you is only a compensation request. In addition, in order to calm the anger of our people and compromise to resolve this 'attack' incident, I would also like to make the following demands to you: 1. Public apology; 2. , Make a public commitment that if there is a next time, we must not assume that we can only maintain border security on our own, and our armed forces have the right to enter the area where the incident occurred to maintain border security; 3. Find out the truth of the incident, severely punish the perpetrators, and give the people an explanation! Together with Including compensation, there are four requirements in total, none of which are indispensable. I hope to see your sincerity!"

Director Soe Saul said: "Secretary Wang, in fact, the Burmese government also suffered an unreasonable disaster. Those two local armed forces only signed an armistice agreement with the government. Now they are not restricted by us at all. The government is unable to govern. You know some things!

The compensation of more than 4 million yuan is simply a fantasy. To be honest, we can't afford it at all. Please forgive me! Even though your country has the responsibilities and demeanor of a great power, it has become the China of the world. I also hope that your country will uphold a tolerant and friendly attitude and continue to help Myanmar within its capabilities. As for the other three requests you made, we will try our best to resolve them through negotiation, and we still need to ask our superiors for instructions. "

How could Wang Hongtao wear such a tall hat? After all, after being the main leader for more than ten years, I have long been tired of using this method!

Wang Hongtao still smiled and said: "Director Suo Sassafras, Jiegao and Muse are connected. The border is 4 kilometers long, with 9 boundary monuments. The villages face each other. There is a bridge across the Ruili River between Jiegao Trade Zone and Muse. Connection, China-Myanmar Friendship Street is located on the Chinese side of the Jiegao-China-Myanmar border. The attack like last night is not the first time. I had not come to Yunnan Province at that time, so I will not judge how to deal with it. .Now that I serve as the Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, I will never waver in my responsibility to protect the land. I will not be vague in my responsibility to protect the land. I will not slack off in my responsibilities to protect the land. It is my unshirkable responsibility to protect the safety of people's lives and property. If you have difficulties in management, we can help you maintain it. Maintain public security in Muse and prevent the 'attack' incident from happening again and getting worse!"

The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on the four basic requirements put forward by Wang Hongtao. Wang Hongtao always smiled but refused to give in!

After talking for more than an hour to no avail, the two parties could not reach an agreement on the compensation issue. The differences were too big and they broke up on bad terms!

Wang Hongtao showed his loyalty as a landlord and showed his demeanor as a great country, and warmly entertained the Myanmar delegation with a sumptuous dinner.

After the dinner, Vice Minister Miao Lun visited Wang Hongtao alone, and the two discussed the issue of compensation.

Miao Lun said: "Secretary Wang, we cannot afford the compensation of more than 4 million yuan, and we cannot explain it to the people. We attach great importance to our friendship with you. After asking for instructions, we show our greatest sincerity and are willing to compensate you 500 million yuan. In this way , we can all have an explanation for each other.”

Wang Hongtao said: "Minister Miao, if you make a mistake, you will be punished. This reflects fairness and justice, and also reflects the equality of interests. If you make a mistake without punishment, it will encourage wrong behavior. More than 2 million is actually not much, you can't It's a joke to use Myanmar's compensation standards and the death compensation of 8 yuan! I remember that there have been two similar 'attacks' in recent years, and families were separated and their families were destroyed. I have to take responsibility for them!"

"Secretary Wang, don't mention the past matters. Both of us have negotiated and resolved it. This time, we are very sincere and the country attaches great importance to cooperation with Dian Province. Five million is already the highest standard we can offer. Please Secretary Wang must be considerate!"

Wang Hongtao smiled and said: "I can understand, but who can understand those border residents who died innocently? However, everything can be discussed. As long as you allow us to deploy certain armed forces in Muse to protect the security of our border, this compensation can be appropriate." Lower it!"

People often say that a weak country has no diplomacy. If the country is too weak, its status will be low and it will not be able to sit on an equal footing with a strong country, let alone interact on an equal footing. As a neighbor of a big country, why are you not cautious? It might be a bit boring to be tough on a beautiful country, but is it really necessary to blindly tolerate, accommodate, or even swallow your anger towards your neighbors from a small border country?

There is no eternal friendship between countries, only eternal interests! As long as I am better than you, even if I am placed in the village, I will not swallow my humiliation. Regarding the style and responsibility of a big country, Wang Hongtao said that there is not that pattern now, and it may not be possible in the future. We unite when we should unite, and we must beat when we should beat. Some people don't pay their bills for three days. If you give them too much good looks, they will eat your food and smash your pot!

If they really value friendship, will they tolerate those shady people doing whatever they want against China? I don’t know how much money from electronic fraud has gone into their pockets to maintain the operation of the army, so there are too many white-eyed wolves and too many unfamiliar dogs!

After talking for half an hour, the two broke up again. Compared to the meeting in the afternoon, Wang Hongtao was more forceful in private, which made Miao Lun slightly angry, but also helpless. It was destined that this visit to Dian Province would be in vain. Returning, not even an inch of success has been achieved.

Back in the room, Miao Lun recounted the conversation to Unwin and Sue Sassafras. Unwin was the military representative. He hammered the table hard and said angrily: "This Wang Hongtao is too deceitful. He has more than 4000 million. How can he say that?" Do you have to say it out? Why do they have such scoundrels here? I don’t care, I will tell you the truth after I go back, and suggest that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly negotiate with their senior officials. He is just the secretary of the provincial party committee, how dare he stop their central government?"