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Chapter 2711 My Great Xu is also a winner (Third update, please subscribe)

At this moment, the lion has fully faced reality.

He knew he had no choice but to accept Moscow's proposal and make concessions.

But in facing reality, what he needs is not just an empty promise, but a real security commitment, a commitment that can ensure the stability of his rule.

He knew that a promise alone was far from enough.

Even now, with Soviet military bases and forces present in Syria, so what?

As is well known, there were Soviet military bases in Iraq and Indonesia when they were destroyed.

But that didn't stop them from perishing.

Therefore, what he needs is direct support and deterrence from Moscow. What will Moscow do then?
This is not an interrogation, but a question.

As is well known, when Iraq and Indonesia were defeated, the Soviet Union chose to leave, abandoning Baghdad and Jakarta.

The reason this lion is now so skeptical is precisely because of the choice the Soviet Union made back then.

Ivanov immediately guessed the lion's thoughts, his worries and doubts, which was perfectly normal.

He looked at the other person, his tone softening slightly:

"Mr. President, please rest assured. Moscow will further increase its assistance to you, including military and economic aid."

We will provide you with more weapons and equipment, train your troops, and strengthen your defense capabilities; at the same time, we will provide economic support to help you restore order, including combating regional opposition groups such as the Kurds.

Of course, this certainly does not include southern Syria. If nothing unexpected happens, the status of southern Syria will definitely be discussed in the negotiations.

However, upon hearing Ivanov's words, Assad slowly shook his head. He looked at the other man and said in an unquestionable tone:
"That's not enough. Simply increasing aid is not enough to stop the ambitions of Western countries, to completely quell the ambitions of the opposition, or to ensure the security of Syria."

What are the ambitions of Western countries?
He had seen through it all. What they wanted was not just southern Syria, not just northern Lebanon, but control of all of Syria, and even the entire Middle East.

Relying solely on Soviet aid could only temporarily alleviate the immediate predicament and temporarily halt the Allied offensive, but it could not fundamentally solve the problem.

Once Moscow's attitude changes, once Moscow's aid decreases, the coalition will make a comeback. They don't even need to get involved themselves; they only need to support the opposition. From the Kurds to other tribes, they all vie to become pawns in the coalition's hands.

Even then, he will still be in a hopeless situation.

Therefore, he needs more!
After a moment of silence, the lion's gaze hardened. He raised his head, staring intently at Ivanov, and as if having made up his mind, spoke clearly and forcefully, word by word:

"Special Envoy, I hope that Syria can join the Warsaw Pact."

These words exploded like a thunderclap in the empty conference room.

Ivanov's calm expression was instantly shattered, his eyes filled with shock and astonishment. He froze, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word for a long time. His eyes were fixed on the lion, filled with disbelief.

Does he know what he's saying?

Joining the Warsaw Pact was no small matter; it concerned the entire Middle East and the strategic situation between the Soviet Union and the West!

It concerns the overall interests of the Warsaw Pact, and it is by no means something that a single special envoy like him can decide.

After a long while, Ivanov came to his senses. He shook his head and said:
“Mr. President, you should know that joining the Warsaw Pact is a very important matter, involving many aspects, and it is not something I can decide alone. However, I need to report your request to Moscow truthfully so that the Kremlin can discuss and make a decision.”

At the same time, he frowned and said:
"In addition, I must remind you that Syria is currently at war. Under such circumstances, the conditions for joining the Warsaw Pact are not ripe, and it may even trigger a strong backlash from Western countries, exacerbating tensions in the Middle East, which would be of no benefit to you or Syria."

Despite such dissuasion and explanations, Assad remained unmoved. He looked at the other person and said in a firm tone:
"I know this matter is of great importance, and I know the conditions are not right now. But this is the commitment I need—Syria joining the Warsaw Pact and receiving its full protection is the only prerequisite for me to accept Moscow's proposal, withdraw troops from northern Lebanon, and achieve a comprehensive ceasefire."

Then he said, word by word:

"Only by joining the Warsaw Pact and becoming a member state can Syria receive genuine protection and completely thwart the ambitions of Western countries."

With the Warsaw Pact as a backing and Moscow's full support, how could the coalition dare to easily attack Syria?

On this point, I will never back down.

Of course, he was also very aware of how strict the Warsaw Pact was in controlling the armies of its member states, but... that was the Warsaw Pact, not Syria.

He will join the Warsaw Pact, but what about command of the army?

Of course, it's still mine.

Of course, Moscow won't push him too hard, because Moscow needs him, and it needs Syria.

He could receive protection as a Warsaw Pact member, but Syria remained his and his family's kingdom.

This will not change.

I believe Moscow is well aware of this.

In addition, he could use this method to tell the people – we won. Although we lost this battle, strategically we are the victors; we have achieved an unprecedented victory. After Syria joins the Warsaw Pact, we can acquire more advanced weapons, and one day in the future, we can launch a devastating counter-offensive against Israel, and we will reclaim everything on the battlefield.

This is the significance of joining the Warsaw Pact.

Has Syria been defeated?

Of course not, we are the victors, we are the strategic victors!
My great Syria is a winner too!

Ivanov looked at Assad and knew that the other party had made up his mind, and no amount of persuasion would help.

This is the southward expansion of the Warsaw Pact!

After a moment of silence, he slowly nodded and said solemnly:
"Mr. President, I will report your request and attitude to Moscow truthfully. But I cannot guarantee that Moscow will agree to your request. After all, this matter is too important and requires careful discussion and consideration."

You should know that this could very well shock the entire world, and the reaction from the Western world is unpredictable.

Assad didn't speak, but slowly nodded, gazing out the window. Then he slowly said:

"Mr. Special Envoy, since when has the Kremlin become so concerned about Western countries?"

After making such a sarcastic remark, he looked at the special envoy and smiled. He knew that his request might shock the world, might provoke further confrontation between the West and the East, and might plunge Syria into a deeper predicament, but he had no choice.

What he needs is real security!

That is why he proposed joining the Warsaw Pact.

He certainly knew the shockwaves this news would cause around the world.
However, for one's own safety, this is undoubtedly the most advantageous option.

If he could join the Warsaw Pact, then from then on, his only concern would be Moscow, not Western invasion or opposition rebellion.

At this moment, Ivanov, as the special envoy, was extremely shocked, but what he did not know was that this was exactly what Moscow needed.

Moscow needs to appease the SEA by sacrificing Syria and easing relations with it, while also showing the world in some way that it is still protecting its little brothers.

Of course, the most important thing is the southward expansion of the Warsaw Pact! This would not only further expand the Warsaw Pact organization, but also further deter NATO.

This is a win-win situation for Moscow.

And so, under Moscow's manipulation, everything quickly began to develop in its respective direction.

First, at Moscow's request, Margaret Thatcher intervened.

As the leader of the British Conservative Party, Margaret Thatcher naturally exerted her influence, and through her mediation, Chang'an finally expressed its willingness to negotiate the restoration of peace.

Furthermore, it was stated that Damascus was the relevant negotiating partner, which undoubtedly indicated that its purpose was not to overthrow the rule of Damascus.

This is exactly what Moscow and Damascus need.

Now that we've prepared to surrender and kneel, the only remaining issue is the conditions.

The negotiations were held in London, specifically to highlight Thatcher's role and to give her headlines.

However, the negotiations did not go very smoothly.

After all, even if one decides to kneel, there's still a need to act coy; only in this way can one appease everyone.

You have to kneel, but you can't kneel too readily, lest you disgust yourself.

Therefore, kneeling is a skill.

He had to kneel with dignity, with a dignified air, with an air of helplessness—at least to let the whole world see his helplessness.

Of course, he also wants the whole world to see his struggle.

So on this day in London, at the negotiating table, Syria's special envoy for negotiations, who was also its foreign minister, Haddam, faced the other three parties involved in the negotiations. His expression was solemn, and his tone was filled with grief and indignation.

"You don't want peace; you're using peace to blackmail Syria. As a major power, you're forcing Syria to relinquish its territory, allowing it to fall under the control of anti-government forces, and even preventing Syria from upholding its own sovereignty."

This is undoubtedly extremely shameful.

Grief, anger—all these emotions were displayed on Khadham's face.

The reason he had so many expressions on his face was because the coalition demanded that southern Syria be granted autonomy as a special region.

So what?

He went out and loudly criticized them; he went out and protested. But when faced with a powerful nation, all he could ultimately do was compromise.

In reality, there was very little room for negotiation at this negotiating table. All Khadham needed was to sign the contract.

That's it.

(End of this chapter)