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Chapter 2495 We Will Not Surrender (First Update, Please Subscribe)
This is exactly like the Manchu Qing Dynasty!

The subconscious answer immediately silenced the study.

For a good second or two, Li Yi'an, who had been smoking a cigar, took a puff. Then, he nodded and said...

"Not only that, there was also the Mughal Empire, which ceded half of its territory to Britain in order to maintain its rule, and the Ottoman Empire, which did the same. They were all colonial regimes."

This is also an inevitable consequence of having more slaves than people. In such a country, the core of the ruling class's rule is to maintain their rule for the sake of maintaining it. Therefore, once you subdue him, he will kneel down without hesitation..."

Well, all I can say is that sometimes there are certain inevitable connections between some phenomena in this world.

By corroborating each other, some seemingly inexplicable things can be explained.

Why would the Qing dynasty voluntarily kneel down to appease the foreign powers and contribute the resources of China?

To put it bluntly, it's about maintaining their rule. Maintaining the rule of one clan and one family over 400 million Han people. So as long as foreign countries don't oppose their rule, they will go to great lengths to befriend them.

The same was true of the Mughal Empire in India. As foreign invaders who ruled India, they eventually ceded most of India's territory to Britain in order to maintain their rule.

As for the Ottoman Empire, it was certainly a prime example – along the North African coast, and in Southeast Europe, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and others, it either ceded territory or was forced to grant independence under pressure.

Their common characteristic is that, in order to maintain their rule, when they are at war with foreign powers and find themselves outmatched, they will always quickly slid to their knees.

In comparison, the Qing Dynasty only sold out the country for a few decades. Perhaps we should give them a few more decades.

It is estimated that even the 18 provinces of Han territory may not be able to be preserved.

However, Li Yi'an did not continue on this topic, but instead spoke directly.

"Therefore, in Syria, we must inflict heavy damage on them in the first round of strikes, so that they realize that we can destroy their rule at any time if we want to."

"Then should we deploy H2?"

Qian Shangqin asked tentatively.

"Although it is still in the experimental stage, the results are very encouraging. It can carry large bunker-buster bombs, and if used, it can completely destroy the bunkers of the Presidential Palace in Damascus."

Hearing Qian Shangqin say this, Li Yi'an shook his head and then said:
"No, we can use Nightshade to strike tactical targets in Syria. We don't need to destroy the lion's rule."
Using that lion in Syria is, to some extent, in our interest; what we need is not a monolithic Middle East.

Including their country, because the lion is in the minority, so he will do everything he can to maintain his rule, rather than be our enemy.

After a slight pause, Li Yi'an took a puff of his cigar.

From the perspective of outsiders, this is the best partner for those seeking to protect their interests in the Middle East.

Just like the reason why Britain has always cooperated with the Mughal dynasty.

This is because the other side yielded quickly enough, willing to cede territory and compromise the sovereign interests of many countries. It is also because they are a minority in that country.

In order to maintain their own rule, they will not be concerned about sovereign interests.

But what if they become a united front?
So, theoretically speaking, they would be a good partner, but of course, the lion has already chosen the Russians.

Although they cannot be friends, its existence will, to some extent, restrain Syria and prevent it from becoming a troublemaker.

Therefore, there is no need to make them an enemy.

Just as during the Gulf War, the United States did not consider Saddam Hussein an enemy; their strategic objective was to drive Saddam out of Kuwait, not to help the Iraqis overthrow Saddam.

"So the focus of the attack should be on northern Lebanon,"

He tapped the map with the finger holding the cigar. Another word flashed through Li Yi'an's mind—Kuwait.

To some extent, these two military operations may have some similarities, because neither of them made the other side's homeland a strategic priority; both were merely limited to eliminating the enemy's troops stationed outside their homeland.

Qian Shangqin nodded, and then said:

"I understand."

With a wave of his hand, Li Yi'an said:

"Alright, proceed according to plan. Go now. I look forward to your good news."

This statement was tantamount to issuing permission to go to war.

This country is different from many others. In some countries, it may take a long time to decide whether to go to war. But in Chang'an, a little discussion in the study of the official residence is enough to decide whether to go to war, and even the fate of a country!

And so, on this day, the fate of a nation was decided. Also on this day, in Damascus, Syrian intelligence agents discovered plumes of black smoke rising from the SEEA representative office!
Those were diplomats from the representative office burning documents—they had been ordered to evacuate Damascus within 12 hours!

what does this mean?
Everyone is very clear about what this means.

"Representative."

Inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Damascus, Foreign Minister Khadham, looking at the representative before him, questioned himself in an extremely serious tone:
"Are you really prepared to wage war against us? Have you chosen to invade my country and kill my people?"

This foreign minister is an outstanding diplomat. Following the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war three years ago, Syria, under the guise of the "Arab Deterrent Force," militarily intervened and occupied northern Lebanon.

Subsequently, as Foreign Minister, he played a key diplomatic role in handling relations with various factions in Lebanon and in responding to the actions of external forces in Lebanon.

It can be said that the reason why the United Nations did not define Syria's occupation of northern Lebanon as an aggression is largely due to its diplomatic mediation.

For the past three years, he has repeatedly claimed that Syria's military operations in Lebanon are for the purpose of maintaining peace in Lebanon.

His rhetoric may have misled the international community and the United Nations, but it is meaningless here.

"Sir, I don't know what the future holds, but as a friend, I want to give you some advice."

Liang Jianchu looked at Khadam, his tone serious and sincere. Since he took office as a representative four years ago, he had a very good personal relationship with Khadam and others.

He never imagined that all of this would happen.

That's why he took the initiative to meet with the other party before his departure. Rather than saying it was a trip, it was more like giving the other party another piece of advice.

“You should immediately and unconditionally withdraw your troops from northern Lebanon. This is the best option to protect your own interests.”

Faced with Liang Jianchu's persuasion, Khadham became somewhat agitated, looking at his former friend and saying...

"Unconditional withdrawal? Just because you disagree with our efforts to maintain peace in Lebanon, does that mean we have to slink away?"

You large countries have never considered the interests of small countries. In your eyes, all small countries should be bullied at will.

Haddam ignored his friend's advice and instead vented his frustrations.

"At the beginning of the month, you attacked our army without any reason, simply because a shell landed in your camp, so you vented your anger with death!"

Is this what you call justice?

Liang Jianchu remained remarkably calm in the face of Halim's anger. The conflict in northern Lebanon was of moderate size.

Although it caused a sensation around the world, Syria remained silent—although they protested to the international community and angrily accused it of being a massacre.

However, they did not retaliate or launch a counterattack like the lion roared.

Because they were very aware of the disparity in strength.

"justice……"

Liang Jianchu looked at the other person and spoke in a calm tone.

"The most important issue now is not this problem, but rather that you must face up to some issues. We are very different from some Western countries."

You must understand that we never believe your so-called excuses and reasons; we only trust our own judgment.

Chang'an believes you are not suited to remain in northern Lebanon. Because of you, the Lebanese civil war has continued to this day with no end in sight, and Lebanon itself has become a breeding ground for terrorist organizations. Therefore, you must leave northern Lebanon; there is no room for negotiation.

Looking at Halim as a friend, Liang Jianchu offered a final warning, or rather, a friend's advice.

"As your friends, I hope you will take the initiative to leave northern Lebanon while there is still time to salvage the situation. Only in this way can we avoid becoming enemies and prevent any unpleasant incidents from happening."

Faced with this advice, Halim pondered for a moment, then looked at Liang Jianchu, sensing the sincerity in his words. After a long silence, he finally spoke:
"For us, it is impossible to withdraw from northern Lebanon, and the country will not allow us to withdraw from northern Lebanon!"

But sir, I want to remind you that if you really choose to be our enemy, then you are destined to regret it.

Our country... will absolutely not succumb to foreign pressure.

Okay. In that case, the advice is meaningless.

Liang Jianchu nodded somewhat helplessly, and then said:
"I hope we can meet again in Damascus next time."

Several hours later, staff members of the representative office in Damascus boarded a military transport plane and left Damascus...

(End of this chapter)