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However, this benefit is like poison wrapped in sugar, making it hard to refuse.

After careful consideration, Wang Ze rejected the US idea.

"Ganging troops is impossible. Don't even think about it. You need to give up this idea." Wang Ze looked at Burns firmly and said in a firm tone.

Burns didn't expect that Wang Ze would disagree. According to their observations, Wang Ze had a strong desire for land possession. Logically, he should agree to a key place like Singapore.

He looked at Wang Ze hesitantly, and after a long while he slowly persuaded him: "Singapore is a very important place. The new city is definitely more important than a canal."

Wang Ze raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and answered bluntly: "Needless to say, Xincheng will never accept such an outrageous thing as foreign troops stationed."

Burns saw Wang Ze's firm attitude, so he had to continue handing over his chips and said, "Phu Quoc Island and the surrounding small islands can also be given to Xincheng. This is the greatest sincerity we can give."

This island is of great significance to Xincheng. If it can be taken over, the Gulf of Thailand can be renamed Xincheng Bay.

More importantly, with the current strength and influence of the United States, it is entirely possible to force the South Vietnamese government to cede the island.

After all, for South Vietnam, this island is not crucial at the moment. The real threat they face comes from the invasion of North Vietnam, which is the key issue concerning their survival.

Burns looked at the silent Wang Ze, silently hoping that he would agree.

When Wang Ze heard the name "Phu Quoc Island", he immediately realized the location of the island. He really didn't expect that the United States would pay such a huge price. If he owned Phu Quoc Island, Wang Ze believed that in the future he would even be able to seize a piece of land belonging to the new city on the land opposite the island.

After a moment's silence, Wang Ze suggested temporarily interrupting the conversation and continuing the discussion tomorrow.

After the two agreed on a time, Burns left the New Town government building directly and returned to the U.S. Office in New Town.

Once there, Burns sent back home Xincheng Wangze's reaction and his own opinions.

Now, the only thing he could do was to wait and hope that Wang Ze would agree. This diplomatic mission was very important to him.

Shortly after Burns left, Wang Jixin hurried to the meeting room.

"Did you really agree?" As soon as Wang Jixin received the news and learned that Burns had left, he hurried over to inquire about the details.

"Not yet, I'm still considering it." Wang Ze replied, supporting his head with one hand.

"What is there to consider? That's America! Letting American troops station here would be the same as the concession back then, wouldn't it?" Wang Jixin raised his voice and asked excitedly.

He had experienced war and had always been resentful about the concession issue. He never imagined that when he arrived in a new place, a new concession might appear again.

"I know, I didn't agree to it either, but the conditions he proposed just now really made me excited." Wang Ze said quickly as he looked at his brother's excited expression.

"No, no matter what the conditions are!" Wang Jixin looked at Wang Ze seriously and said in a firm tone.

Seeing his elder brother like this, Wang Ze had to explain: "They are willing to give us Singapore and Phu Quoc Island."

After hearing this exchange, Wang Jixin was silent for a moment and then asked, "Can Singapore agree?"

Wang Ze shook his head helplessly: "The issue is not whether Singapore agrees, but the United States. As long as the United States nods, Singapore has no choice. But even if Singapore exchanges it with us, the port currently used by the United States will still be maintained."

Wang Ze had anticipated that the US Navy would continue to use the port in Singapore. After all, the purpose of the US exchange was to control the shipping channel, and it was impossible for them to give up Singapore. However, he would not be willing to see US troops stationed in Singapore. Isn't this the same as Britain, France and Germany?

Although in this era, all countries in the world, even the once powerful Britain and France, are facing this choice, even the mainland is actually still taking sides. Every country must clarify its position and make a choice.

In Wang Ze's opinion, the reason why the United States made this request this time was to get Xincheng to take sides and give it certain benefits.

"So what do you think?" Wang Jixin also hesitated at this moment.

He could also see that owning these two pieces of precious land was of great significance to the new city.

Singapore has a superior geographical location, facing the Strait of Malacca and Southeast Asian countries, and its strategic position is crucial;

Phu Quoc Island directly threatens the Indochina Peninsula.

Once the New Town army enters these two places, its influence in Southeast Asia will surely be further enhanced.

"I think the US's goal is more to make Xincheng choose sides, whether to choose the Soviet Union or the United States."

Wang Ze told Wang Jixin his guess.

Hearing Wang Ze's speculation, Wang Jixin calmed down and sat on the stool to think.

After a while, he said, "It is possible. We are still supplying light steel to the Soviet Union. The United States will definitely be able to find out about this."

"Yeah, so I think I don't want to agree to the garrison in the New Town Canal, but I also want Singapore and Phu Quoc Island."

Wang Ze rubbed his temple and said with some distress.

At the same time, after receiving Burns' message, the White House also discussed the issue at a meeting that day.

After they received Burns's opinion, Xincheng clan leader Wang Ze was very tempted, but was still unwilling to agree to station troops and suggested considering other options.

After heated discussion, Burns' idea was approved by them.

Anyway, the United States already has a naval base in Singapore. Although it is not a military base in name, as long as Singapore is given to the new city, it will be equivalent to stationing troops in the new city.

But it is certainly impossible to give it away for free. Everyone can see the importance of places like Phu Quoc Island and Singapore to the new city. They also received secret information that the ASEAN organization is being formed in Southeast Asia. In order to disintegrate this organization, these two places were given.

The Americans have learned thoroughly from the British how to maintain regional conflicts and disintegrate regional alliances.

Ambassador Burns, who was waiting in Xincheng, received a reply from the White House on the same day, agreeing with Burns' idea, but Xincheng must pay an equal price.

It is specially noted at the end that if it is not possible to station troops, it is necessary to switch to light steel technology and Xincheng battleship manufacturing technology.

Burns put down the message from the White House in his hand, then picked up another piece of paper, which was a telegram he had just received, and stared at it for a long time.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, making a silent decision in his heart.

The paper is signed, John.