HCB Chapter 891 His gaze pierced through time...
Chapter 891 His gaze pierced through time...
Jiang Xia slowed down, her eyes gradually focused, and the sleepiness and playful expression on her face quickly faded.
The question on the screen was like a key, instantly unlocking the floodgates of the boy's memories.
"Why shouldn't we get compensation? It's just letting those little devils get away with it!"
"Exactly! With that money, so many ordinary people could have suffered less back then!"
If we had accepted the indemnity back then, how much faster would our industrialization process have been?
"Hmph, were the people who made that decision senile? They turned down real money!"...
Those resentful questions flashed through his mind like scenes from a movie.
These arguments, which Jiangxia had once questioned or even vaguely agreed with, now sound so jarring.
Jiangxia scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it in his mouth, chewing very slowly.
At first, he didn't understand either...
In this era, the country is in dire need of rebuilding. If we could receive a small amount of war reparations, at the very least, we could build a few factories and buy some equipment, which might improve the lives of ordinary people.
But now, sitting in this secure server room filled with the smell of machine oil and electronic components, I have spent days and nights dealing with cutting-edge technology and the most secretive struggles.
In particular, after systematically engaging with and studying profound documents on international relations, the law of war, and even certain treaties and conventions that were difficult for ordinary people of his time to access, Jiang Xia was filled with an unprecedented feeling of shock and admiration when he looked back at this issue!
He scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly, but his mind was racing.
He recalled the complex structure of "state responsibility" in the international legal system, the sinister intentions behind the great power rivalry in the Treaty of San Francisco, and the extraordinary strategic vision and political courage that the elders needed to make this seemingly "disadvantaged" decision in that complex and crisis-ridden international environment!
After a few mouthfuls of hot porridge, the warmth dispelled the last trace of drowsiness.
"His wisdom truly transcends his time!"
"Ah? What did you say?"
Old Wang finally cleaned up that old cigar head.
In the end, the guy didn't throw away the half-smoked cigar butt. He found a small metal box in the server room and put it inside.
"I said, I completely agree with the decision not to pay war reparations!!"
Old Wang pulled up a chair and sat down, asking with interest, "Oh? You've figured it out? Tell me, how did you come to that conclusion? Didn't you mutter about this before?"
“Times have changed, Lao Wang!” Jiang Xia leaned forward slightly. “You know about the Treaty of San Francisco, right?”
"I know! You couldn't sleep the other day, so you used to hold these thick international legal documents, which are as thick as bricks, to help you fall asleep?" Old Wang chuckled and pointed at the dazed boy.
These documents were found with the help of Old Li from the old lair, and now Old Wang still has printed copies of these documents in his backpack for the little rascal.
"Pah! I was just dreaming about reading!"
Jiang Xia's thick skin cannot be exposed by such words.
As he typed a reply to the naval leader, he also explained things to Old Wang.
The Treaty of San Francisco was a complete trap! It excluded the new China, but allowed the defeated group that retreated to the island to represent China in waiving reparations.
If we had insisted on demanding compensation from the small group at that time, it would have been tantamount to acknowledging the framework of this illegal treaty and admitting that the group had the right to represent all of China! This would have been politically fatal!
Old Wang's smile faded, and his expression turned serious: Continue.
"The bald eagle and the allied countries bypassed us and signed this peace treaty with Japan. Although it mentioned 'reparations,' the amount of reparations they were given was extremely low. It also allowed them to use 'labor reparations' and 'technology reparations' instead of cash. In essence, it was an indulgence of Japan's war responsibility and an incomplete reckoning with it."
Our refusal to sign the treaty at the time signified that we did not recognize this unilateral treaty, and that we reserved our legitimate right to seek compensation as a victim nation.
Old Wang nodded, recalling the copy of the treaty he had seen. Some parts that were previously unclear became clear after what the silly boy said.
Jiang Xia's fingers kept moving, typing away on the keyboard: "Furthermore, even if the small country pays compensation under pressure, according to international law and the spirit of relevant treaties, this means that the state of war has completely ended, and the historical grievances between the two sides have been legally settled and cleared in one go."
They can then stand tall and say: "Look, we lost money, we're no longer indebted!" This is tantamount to personally helping them unload their heavy historical burdens and moral shackles!
With that, Jiang Xia slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang!
His intentions are despicable! His intentions are despicable!
Similar arguments have surfaced from time to time on the internet since then. Do those people really not understand the key point?
Pooh!
The more the boy thought about it, the angrier he became, and he couldn't help but stand up and spin around a few times.
And now, we're forgoing reparations. What does this mean? It means that the historical responsibility of the Japanese for the crimes committed against the Chinese nation has never been fully settled, legally and morally! This debt will forever remain unpaid!
What we gave up was a sum of money that we could have obtained, but what we firmly held in our hands was the eternal historical initiative and the moral high ground!
We can pursue and question them at any time, in any international forum, on issues such as historical issues, territorial issues, and even technological cooperation, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
This is a strategic advantage that cannot be gained by paying a settlement!
Old Wang saw that the little guy was getting more and more excited as he spoke, as if he was competing with someone. His bean sprout-like arm was actually raised, as if he was beating up something short in the air.
He caught a glimpse of a message from a high-ranking naval officer on the screen: "Why did it stop again?"
Old Wang sat down at the keyboard and, while the silly boy was yelling "I'll slap you to death, you forgetful ancestor!", quietly typed out exactly what the silly boy had said.
Well, don't let Lao Wang's seemingly silly demeanor around Jiang Xia fool you; he's actually working hard to improve himself!
Although this guy was thinking: if I don't improve, I might only be able to sit at the same table as Xiao Dongdong when I go to the Jiang family's courtyard for dinner in the future...
However, the more he typed those words, the more excited Old Wang became.
This is what they mean by the creditor always being the boss, and that they can never pay off this debt?
"Anything else?"
Hearing that Jiangxia had stopped moving, Old Wang turned around and saw that the kid had exhausted himself from searching for enemies in the void and was panting heavily.
Pooh!
What young man could tire himself out like this? This is just the brat getting angry at some people for not being able to straighten their knees!
Uh... although that hasn't happened yet!
Jiang Xia took a deep breath and concluded:
This is not weakness, but an extreme confidence and wisdom based on a profound understanding of international law and a precise grasp of long-term strategy!
We deny them the opportunity to use money so that they, and the whole world, will forever remember this history and forever be in the dock of morality!
We will pursue this debt in a way that they can never repay!
"until……"
Old Wang's face also contorted with rage at this moment:
"until……"
"Hey hey hey!"
"Hahaha!"
"until……"
……
Just as the two brothers kept repeating "until" in a sarcastic tone.
The other side is Big Yellow's clone.
The naval officer glanced at the words on the screen, then looked at the elderly man beside him who was laughing heartily.
"Tsk...this brat!"
"Let him go and meet that influential little notebook! Let's see what surprises he can bring us!"
"Yes!"