Babylonian Empire

This is not the first time George has visited the Middle East, but it is definitely the first time he has not had enough confidence.

Will the Saudis agree to the conditions of the United States?Now, there is no doubt that Saudi Arabia is already on the side of Iraq. The powerful display of force by the Americans has turned into a nondescript situation, and the Iraqis are preempted everywhere.

When he comes this time, he wants to do two major things, let Saudi Arabia buy more U.S. treasury bonds, avoid the stock market crisis, and let Saudi Arabia give up the idea of ​​a joint currency.The formation at sea is also waiting for his visit this time. If the consequences are not ideal, then they don't mind some conflicts breaking out.

The Iraqis are just playing tricks. If there is a conflict, Iraq's military power will not be comparable to that of the United States.

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George got off the plane and saw that in addition to the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Hume Horan, there was also the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal, who came to greet him.

Seeing that the foreign minister also came to pick him up, George felt a little relieved and had greater confidence in this trip.If there are only a few Americans who come to pick up the plane, he must be prepared to be left out.

Arriving at the Saudi Royal Palace, George saw that Prince Sultan, the Minister of National Defense and Air Defense of Saudi Arabia, greeted him personally at the door. This battle made him even more convinced that his visit this time would definitely achieve his goal.

Hume followed beside him, feeling a little aggrieved. These Saudis had such a bad attitude towards themselves at the beginning, and they represented the United States. Now that George is here, Saudi Arabia is mobilizing so many troops. Even the always proud Minister of Defense, He ran to the door to greet him. Usually, this is a phenomenon that can only be seen when the guy named Qu Sai comes.

After all, George is the Secretary of State of the United States. This is a senior official in charge of American diplomacy. The Saudis are always hospitable. Therefore, when he learned that George was coming, Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia immediately put down his affairs and greeted the American diplomat. the arrival of home.

"Your Majesty, it is a great pleasure to meet you," said George.

"I am also very happy, Mr. Schultz, it has been three years since you last came to Saudi Arabia." King Fahd said: "Our old friends from Saudi Arabia are very welcome to visit Saudi Arabia."

The atmosphere between the two sides was very harmonious. After expressing friendship, George brought up the key points: "Saudi Arabia is the most trusted ally of our United States. At the beginning, Saudi Arabia proposed to OPEC to completely use US dollars to settle oil. Since then, our United States With Saudi Arabia, we have common interests. We have carried out extensive cooperation in various fields such as economy and military.”

The people who discussed these matters at the beginning are no longer there, but both parties are quite serious when it comes to this matter.

"Yes, this policy is our basic policy in Saudi Arabia." King Fahd said.

Hearing what he said, George was a little relieved, and he continued: "According to the agreement at the time, the Saudi government is obliged to solve possible economic problems in the United States by increasing our U.S. national debt when necessary. International currency, so the United States must always prevent the speculation of financial funds with malicious foreign intentions.”

As he said, he looked at King Fahd's face and saw him nodding frequently. George finally said: "But this time, our domestic stock market in the United States has been hyped by malicious funds, and there are temporary risks. We need Saudi Arabia Come to temporarily provide a batch of funds to help us overcome the stock crisis in the United States, but your country has been prevaricating, which completely violates the agreement between us."

"However, this time we in the United States hope to deal with the stock market crisis by issuing national debt, but your country's government has been evading it all the time. Until now, it has not given a definite answer. Doing so completely violates our The original agreement." George said, although the topic was very sharp, the words were like talking with old friends.

In the eyes of the United States, Saudi Arabia is like an old rich man who borrows some money from Saudi Arabia to spend, and Saudi Arabia should give it generously. As a result, Saudi Arabia has become a miser.

"Our Saudis have not violated our agreement, but this time, you need too much money." King Fahd said: "You asked us to hold your 500 billion U.S. dollars in funds, but your It should be clear that our country’s main source of finance is oil, and our oil exports are only 500 billion U.S. dollars a year. If we spend 500 billion U.S. dollars all at once, I’m afraid we don’t have that much money at hand.”

King Fahd said it very tactfully, and Saudi Arabia agreed, but the US government can't rob it so openly. It's too generous for Saudi Arabia to pay all the oil revenue for a year to the United States, right?

Hearing what King Fahd said, George didn't feel any embarrassment. He continued: "At this critical moment, it is possible to show the good national relationship between your country and us. Your country's oil exports are so high. Over the years, a large amount of funds has already been accumulated, and it should be possible to spend 500 billion U.S. dollars.”

Why are you crying poor? Saudi Arabia has sold oil for so many years. If you don’t believe it, you can’t come up with 500 billion US dollars.

King Fahd was already a little displeased with this kind of search for the old Saudis. Saudi Arabia is rich, but can all the funds be invested in increasing the holdings of US treasury bonds?What benefits can the United States give Saudi Arabia?

"Most of our funds have been invested." King Fahd said: "In the United States, we have purchased a lot of real estate and some company stocks. We do not store them in the form of cash in our Saudi Arabian In the zhōngyāng bank. If your country wants to spend so much money to buy national bonds, then we can only sell our assets in the United States, and then we will have enough funds to buy those national bonds.”

The United States prints money, and other countries exchange goods for dollars from the United States, and then use these dollars to trade with oil countries. Oil countries export oil and exchange them for dollars, and then use these dollars to consume in the United States. In this way, the United States has intercepted the wealth of the world to its own country.

After Saudi Arabia became rich, it also invested a lot in the United States. This is also a way for the United States to blackmail Saudi Arabia by freezing Saudi assets in the United States.

Now, after hearing what King Fahd said, although George knows that there are excuses in it, but there are also perfunctory elements. However, he can't really agree to let Saudi Arabia withdraw funds from the United States. If so, it will be even more unfavorable to the current crisis.

Saudi Arabia is so rich, I don't believe they can't come up with 500 billion.

Even if Saudi Arabia has 5000 billion yuan, it absolutely cannot spend it like this.

Both have their own opinions.

The talks temporarily fell into a cold situation.

George was about to say something with pressure, when he heard King Fahd continue: "We in Saudi Arabia have always been very active in the request of our American friends. After our recent preparations, we finally mobilized 200 people. billion U.S. dollars, which can be used to purchase treasury bonds issued by the U.S. government.”

The United States is asking for 500 billion, and Saudi Arabia will never agree to it. However, in order for the United States to weigh and accept the current situation, Saudi Arabia has to cut some meat. Therefore, after careful study, the Saudi government decided to increase its holdings US $200 billion national debt.

It is an astronomical figure for Saudi Arabia to buy US$500 billion in US national debt. Now, I heard King Fahd say that he is willing to increase the holding of US US$200 billion in national debt. Although it is not enough, it can be regarded as Saudi Arabia’s contribution. up.

"For 200 billion US dollars, we have mobilized other funds for domestic construction, so it is impossible to add more. However, our families and individuals in Saudi Arabia who are friendly to your country are also willing to extend their hands to help the United States. Get through this crisis," King Fahd continued.

The country makes a point, and the individual also makes a point. The big families in Saudi Arabia are all very rich.The United States is fully aware of this.

George felt that half of the purpose of his visit to Saudi Arabia had been achieved. There should be no problem for the major families in Saudi Arabia to purchase another 200 billion to 300 billion national bonds.

"However, I am afraid that those families and individuals in our country are not willing to hold your country's national debt, because the yield of national debt is very low. However, the crisis in your country's stock market this time has caused the stock price to plummet, and it is still The domestic funds are very willing to invest in your country's stock market, Sultan, what do they call this?" King Fahd asked.

"It's called bottom-hunting, which means buying when the stock price is lowest. At this time, you can get more profits." Prince Sultan said.

"Yes, it's called bottom-hunting. They all really want to go to the U.S. stock market to buy bottoms. As long as your country agrees, coupled with our zèngfǔ's propaganda, a large amount of domestic funds will flow to your country's stock market. In this way, your country's stock market this time The crisis can be resolved satisfactorily, and at the same time, those people in the country will also get more benefits." After King Fahd finished speaking, he smiled bitterly: "The interest rate on your country's national debt is too low. Not interested!"

"Yes, I am going to spend 200 million US dollars to buy the stock of Ford Motor Company. I heard from people in Kuwait that if I buy stocks now, it will take less than a year for the 200 million US dollars to become 300 million US dollars. ” Said Prince Sultan next to him.

Thanks to the rich oil resources, the Saudis are very wealthy, among them several prominent families, they have even more funds on hand. Hearing Prince Sultan say that buying stocks with 200 million US dollars is like being on the side of the road Buying an ice cream is as casual as it is. George knows that if private funds from Saudi Arabia enter the United States, then 300 billion, let alone 500 billion, is possible.It's just that, he always has a feeling that he was ransacked by Saudi Arabia instead.

Nominally, the Saudis came to the United States to help their stocks appreciate. In fact, the Saudis just want to make a fortune. He has a strange idea. In fact, the Saudi government is not willing to buy US treasury bonds. They must have funds hidden. Prepare to make a fortune in the US stock market.

Unfortunately, for now, George has no way to refuse. In any case, this is an effective way to solve the current domestic problems in the United States.

"Well, we in the United States have no objection to this." George said: "There is another thing. Regarding Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq, the three countries jointly initiated the plan to prepare a unified currency. We in the United States strongly oppose it."

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The United States opposes it?What does this have to do with America?King Fahd knew that it was possible for the Secretary of State of the United States to take such a long flight without jet lag. He came to see him directly because he must discuss important matters. Among these matters, there must be something about their joint currency. .

In this matter, they all underestimated the attitude of the United States. Originally, this step-by-step plan, they thought that the United States would oppose it when the oil was finally settled in its own currency, but now, it is only the first step. This step has aroused strong opposition from the United States.

Regarding the hegemony of the US dollar, the United States absolutely does not allow the emergence of a currency that may threaten the status of the US dollar. For Europe, the United States can only use behind the scenes, but for the Middle East, the United States is not so scrupulous.

Up to now, American aircraft carriers are still sailing in the Arabian Seas. The hegemony of the US dollar maintains a strong military force in the United States, and the strong military force of the United States maintains the status of the US dollar.

"Our plan must be implemented. This is a matter for our three countries and our own Arab world, and has nothing to do with your country." King Fahd said.In this matter, their attitude is that they must be resolute. If the United States wants to maliciously provoke a military conflict for this matter, then they will resolutely carry out this war!

Iraq has set an example. Under the military pressure of the United States this time, Iraq has taken their due actions. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will never compromise.

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood." George said: "The idea proposed by the three countries on your side is a good idea, but there will be many unexpected difficulties in its realization."

George patiently explained: "Europe has always wanted to unify their currencies, but after decades, their plans still have no effect. There are complex economic problems, and the economic development among countries is not balanced. , the principle of supremacy of national interests among countries makes it impossible to unify currency among different countries."

George needs to explain clearly to Saudi Arabia that their plan will be a failed plan, so that Saudi Arabia can dispel this idea.

"The original intention of this plan is very good. The currency is unified among countries, so there will be no exchange rate issues between each other. Commodities can be circulated freely, which can reduce prices and facilitate people's lives." George said: "However, the unification of this currency is necessary. There are many insurmountable economic problems. Once economic problems and fluctuations occur, countries will definitely take care of themselves first, and the economic order will be disrupted. Therefore, it is impossible for this plan to really work. Unless it is within one country, that is to say, if the entire Middle East is unified into one country, this is still possible."

After finishing speaking, George looked at Fahud King. He said that, of course, on purpose. Can Saudi Arabia see this kind of thing?Now, Iraq's military has far surpassed that of other countries. Even Saudi Arabia, which is fully equipped with US military equipment, is not Iraq's opponent.

If Iraq has ambitions, can Saudi Arabia resist it?Iraq has experienced the edification of war, and the army is so powerful that it is abnormal. Can Saudi Arabia be so calm?This time, Iraq proposed to let them unify the currency. This is an idea that Iraq wants to conquer and annex Saudi Arabia!

George said very implicitly, and his words can be understood in many ways.