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What Madeleine was waiting for was Stephanopoulos' words. She coughed lightly, and quickly threw out the rhetoric she had already organized.

"Of course, Dear President Stephanopoulos. The United States is selling Perry-class frigates recently. There are a total of 8 ships, which were originally planned to be sold to the Turkish Navy. But I think the Greek Navy should need them more now." Made Secretary Lin explained, "These eight Perry-class frigates will undergo a life extension program called Genesis, and after refitting, they will be renamed the Perry-class G-class frigates. This frigate will be the first in service around the world. Among the Perry class and its derivative ships, the most modernized and upgraded one. They will even be equipped with the MK41 vertical launch system and ESSM air defense missiles similar to the Australian Adelaide class frigate. It is simply for the Aegean Sea island problem designed frigate."

Stephanopoulos' eyes lit up. At first, he was worried that the United States would sell the old Adams destroyers to Greece, but now it seems that these Perry-class frigates are far better than the original Adams more than double.Moreover, the addition of eight Perry-class frigates to the Greek Navy will form a huge combat force that will be breathtaking.

Madeleine explained, "Of the eight Perry-class frigates, one was given to the Greek Navy by the U.S. Navy as a gift, and the remaining seven will be sold to the Greek government."

In the previous agreement with the Turkish government, the three modernized Perry-class ships would be transferred to the Turkish government free of charge. Now the U.S. government is donating an old Perry-class ship that is about to be retired to the Greek Navy. The remaining seven ships have passed through Modernized ones are sold as usual.

"But I worry that Turkey will not be able to absorb so many ships at once." President Stephanopoulos said worriedly. Due to the continuous impact of the global economic crisis in 1991, the Greek economy is not very good now.Wanting to absorb eight frigates at once, the navy's funding is a little bit difficult.

Madeleine smiled and comforted him, "It doesn't matter, these eight frigates can be sold to your government in three installments ranging from four to six years. We are not an unreasonable country. If the Greek government Temporarily unable to afford so many expenses, the United States can appropriately cut some unnecessary expenses."

Madeleine said in a seductive way, "I believe that when the Greek Navy has these new Perry-class frigates, its combat capability will far exceed that of the Turkish Navy. With the support of the United States, Stein Is President Phannopoulos still worried about the sovereignty of the tiny Imia Island?"

Under Madeleine's instigation, Stephanopoulos first came up with the idea of ​​​​recovering all the islands and reefs.

Chapter 549

Madeleine's first visit to Greece was successful, creating the first arms sales record that stunned the world.Greek President Stephanopoulos announced the news to the world at a news conference alongside U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine, shocking countries around the Balkans.No one expected that the humble Greece would suddenly purchase American warships and become the most powerful Balkan fleet.

The United States sold eight Perry-class frigates to the Greek Navy, and promised to add three Perry-class destroyers to the Greek Navy in the shortest possible time. This has already broken the strength of the Turkish Navy and the Greek Navy. A comparison of strengths.As a result, Greece became the most powerful naval force in the Balkans for a while.Compared with the Perry-class frigates, the poisonous spider missile boats ordered by Maziel at the Black Sea Shipyard with a full load displacement of only 500 tons are not comparable at all.The Perry class can even perform anti-submarine missions.

Madeleine was not a woman who would let things go, and she swore revenge for what happened in Ankara.Its next country to visit has chosen Cyprus, a "sensitive point" between Turkey and Greece.Although many years have passed since Turkey invaded Cyprus and created a split, the existence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is still the biggest obstacle preventing Cyprus from becoming a truly sovereign and complete country.

And Madeleine's appearance in Cyprus is to let Turkey understand one thing, the United States can easily disrupt everything you have carefully created.

Cyprus President Grafcos Clerides extended a warm welcome to Secretary Madeleine's visit.Visiting Nicosia at such a critical juncture must have hidden secrets behind it.Clerides had had enough of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, enough of the domineering Turks.Their use of immigration, religion, and genocide to stabilize Cyprus has fueled hatred in Cyprus for decades.For the history of Turkey expelling Greece from Asia Minor, it is also full of injustice and hatred.

Since the Ottomans, Turkey has been going east and west and fighting against its neighbors. During the First World War, it carried out a brutal genocide campaign in Armenia. In the early 90s, it supported the Chechen separatist movement in the Soviet Union and created the Caucasus. regional disputes.And trying to control and subvert the Syrian regime, it can be said that Turkey has offended all the countries that can be offended.If it weren't for the fact that the Turkish government has a higher IQ than Gaddafi and has always been on the right team, it is estimated that Turkey's fate will not be any better than that of Libya or Iraq.

Before Madeleine visited Greece, she proposed a bold plan.When Turkey created a dispute in Cyprus, Western European countries were already very unhappy with it.Since Mazier came to power, the only United States that has adopted an attitude of turning a blind eye and closing one eye has finally been unable to bear the desire to punish Turkey.

Madeleine was the initiator of the implementation of this plan. He threw an exciting bargaining chip to Clerides, "The United States will provide large-scale military assistance to Cyprus. From rifles to aircraft and tanks, the United States will Aid-type gifts will be made. Similarly, the United States will also send an aircraft carrier battle group to Cyprus to help the Cypriot army train."

"Is this the rhythm of a military conflict with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?" President Clerides asked with some concern. Even with the support of the Greek army in that war, Cyprus still lost in a mess.Now let him relive the nightmare from the beginning?

"There is no comparison between the Cyprus army and the Turkish army. It is impossible for us to be an opponent of the Turkish army." President Clerides sighed. Although he wanted to complete the unification of Cyprus, Christians The estrangement and hatred between the True Pig Cultists had been planted centuries ago.Apart from a hard and bloody war, Clerides did not think at all of the issue of negotiating peace to drive out the Turks.In his heart, he had the same idea as Madeleine, only when the Cypriot army was truly strong could it prevent the enemy from advancing further.Otherwise, based on the current self, he is simply hitting a stone with an egg.

"Turkish army?" Madeleine sneered, she waved her hand, and replied coldly, "Where is the Turkish army? They only want to build an Aegean country that meets Turkey's needs, but he forgot one thing .That was when Cyprus was engaged in a unification war, and it was impossible to appear in Cyprus' waters."

"Why is Ms. Madeleine so sure that he will not appear in the waters of Cyprus?" Clerides asked in confusion.

Madeleine said disdainfully, "Because it was the US aircraft carrier battle group that stopped all the ships of the Turkish Navy. Once the Turkish fleet fires a shell in our direction, it can be regarded as a declaration of war against the US army. When the time comes It’s not about dealing with the Greek Navy or the troops of Cyprus, but about dealing with an aircraft carrier battle group.” Madeleine suddenly raised her voice, “I’m looking forward to what will happen to Turkey, which is united with the Soviet Union.”

Madeleine just wants Turkey to watch the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus die and be powerless.

Today's secret conversation between her and the President of Cyprus will eventually become a conspiracy that cannot be leaked.

"By the way, President Clerides, if you really want to resolve the split of Cyprus once and for all, don't worry about public opinion's accusations, you must be ruthless." Madeleine turned her head with sly eyes With ferocity, she seems to be abetting President Clerides on how to consolidate Cyprus' division.

"The Turks will not choose to surrender to the Greeks, so sometimes bloody killings are necessary. When the Turkish army invaded Cyprus to carry out genocide, did the entire NATO have other actions besides protesting?" Madeleine smile slightly.But her smile looked like an out-and-out devil to Colerides.

"It doesn't seem to exist at all." Madeleine said to herself, "Since the massacre itself is not a crime, why didn't Cyprus adopt the same approach as the Turkish army in order to consolidate unity?"

When Madeleine uttered these inhuman acts, it was as normal as eating and drinking.

Ethnic cleansing, Holocaust.

These words lured Cyprus President Kolerides like a demagogic demon, and swung the butcher knife at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

The enmity between the migrating Turks and the native Greeks made the war look more like a religious war.It's just that the two sides have exchanged identities, the barbaric Islam and the moderate Christianity.

"This is going to the International Hague Tribunal, Secretary of State Madeleine." Clerides shook his head in panic, thinking of Yugoslav President Mishelovic who was almost sent to the International Hague Tribunal for the massacre of Muslin?If it weren't for the Soviet Union's continuous obstruction, Mishelovich might have really been hanged on the gallows.

Madeleine smiled disdainfully, "With the United States backing you, who dares to send you to an international court? The United Nations? Human rights organizations? A joke, all international organizations in this world must serve the interests of the United States, Even the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Gary, I dare to let him step down, just a Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus? A group of Islamic believers who want to stop the US war machine? The CIA killed more people in the Middle East than the entire population of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus There are much more, but which country in this world dares to say a word about us?"

Looking at the silent Clerides, Madeleine completely dispelled all doubts in his heart with one sentence.

"I can assure you that when the Cypriot army is doing justice there, the vast majority of news media in the world will not dare to say a word. This is the capability of the United States."

5 Fifty Chapters of Cyprus

"Your guarantee is enough." Clerides breathed a sigh of relief. The interference of the US aircraft carrier battle group in the internal affairs of Cyprus means that even if the Turkish navy wants to join this dispute, it must weigh its own weight.Moreover, as a country in a state of civil war, Cyprus has always maintained a strong armored force. 82 T80 tanks, 52 French AXM30B tanks, 43 BMP3 infantry vehicles and 67 Gesa EE-9 Cascavel wheeled reconnaissance vehicles.

Just from the 82 T80 tanks, it can be seen that the Soviet Union and Turkey were fighting openly and secretly when they were at odds.

T80 tanks are equipped with two battalions of the Cyprus Army, AMX30 tanks are equipped with one battalion, and together with infantry fighting vehicles, they can be counted as an armored brigade or mechanized brigade.As a country with a population of less than 100 million, Cyprus is at the end of its rope to have a mechanized brigade.What's more, there is a covetous Turkey behind it, thinking about driving all the Greeks out of this 9251 square kilometers at any time.

In response to the pressure of the Cyprus armored forces, Turkey supported a large number of anti-tank weapons in the Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Turkish military also announced that it would provide asylum for the Turks in Northern Cyprus. country.

When the Americans clashed with the Turkish acting president, Clerides knew that his chance to recover Cyprus had come.Although the Americans may keep a hand behind them, Clerides hopes to defeat the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in one go, so that the United States and Turkey can successfully end the split before they react.

"The U.S. aircraft carrier battle group Staniske is still active in the Mediterranean, so if Turkey wants to provide Cyprus with asylum, it has to pass us." After persuading Clerides, Secretary of State Madeleine continued Said, "Britain will provide air strikes for Cyprus, and then the Cyprus ground forces only need to recover Northern Cyprus in a short period of time."

"It must be a short period of time." Secretary of State Madeleine emphasized, "It is impossible for us to provide Cyprus with asylum for a long time. Because this is related to the attitude of the Security Council."

The United Kingdom has two air bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus. The main purpose in Cyprus is to protect the Suez Canal opened in 1869, which is the necessary link between the United Kingdom and India, the largest overseas colony. route. When Cyprus became an independent country in 1960, the United Kingdom retained the territory of these two small military bases and did not let them become independent together.

What's more, Britain now has an old account with Turkey to settle, because when Britain tried to intervene in the affairs of the Turkish Strait, Turkey chose to refuse.This annoyed the British government very much.The United States also took the opportunity to persuade the British to use aircraft from the Cyprus Air Force Base to bomb the northern regime with the United States paying the bill.

"Of course I understand, Secretary of State Madeleine." Clerides asked courageously, "But isn't the US side arranging military assistance?"

"Military assistance?" Madeleine froze for a moment. The United States' provision of an aircraft carrier battle group to protect Cyprus is already the bottom line.If you still want to provide military assistance to Cyprus, it is tantamount to losing a NATO member.Washington also does not want to push Turkey too hard and lose an ally in the end.

"But don't forget that there are Greeks, they will provide you with military assistance." Madeleine emphasized, "This is your war, Clerides, and the United States can only do icing on the cake. too involved."

Madeleine also has her own thoughts in her heart. The United States does not want to lose Turkey. As long as Mazier surrenders or changes to a pro-American leader, the United States will turn a blind eye to everything that happens in Cyprus.

"I understand, Secretary of State Madeleine. Then the Cyprus Army will complete its combat preparations in the shortest possible time and directly launch raids on important cities in the northern regime," Clerides said.

Just a few days after Madeleine left Cyprus, the originally evacuated US aircraft carrier battle group returned to the Aegean Sea. This time the task was not to protect Turkey, but to stay in Cyprus.When the first Perry-class destroyer aided by the United States arrived at the port of the Greek Navy, Greek President Stephanopoulos also couldn't wait to declare that Greece has unyielding sovereignty over the sea power boundary line, and Turkey can never take a step.

Madeleine has successfully sowed the seeds of hatred in Greece and Cyprus, just waiting for the brewing and germination of the conspiracy.Of course, Turkey is also facing a big enemy. Mazyer was already uneasy when he heard that the US Secretary of State visited Greece. As the deadly enemy of the United States, he also took over eight retired American ships. Doubt whether Greece's military strength can support such a huge fleet.

If the US visit to Turkey is not the main event, then the US visit to Cyprus has already provoked Turkey's nerves.For Turkey, which is expanding its power towards Cyprus, the visit of the United States is like a sharp sword hanging over Turkey's head. At this time, he finally began to pay attention to the movements of the United States.

"After the US Secretary of State visited Cyprus, the Staniske aircraft carrier battle group that had left the Mediterranean also returned to the Mediterranean area. What are the Americans thinking?"

Maziel sipped his breakfast while busy flipping through the newspaper with the other hand.The headline of the newspaper is that the US aircraft carrier battle group is conducting a military visit to Greece, but in the sensitive Aegean region, such an ordinary military visit seems to have a special meaning behind it.

"The Greek president has just issued a statement to safeguard the integrity of Greece's territorial sovereignty. After the US visit to Cyprus, Clerides has been silent. It doesn't seem like he is preparing for revenge. What is the US planning?"

Mazier's preliminary judgment is that the United States will make a fuss about the island dispute between Turkey and Greece. It is not a day or two for the Americans to use this trick.Almost all countries that are enemies of the United States have experienced this way of killing people with a knife.Therefore, Mazier is also actively mobilizing troops to go to the west coast of Turkey under the banner of an exercise to protect the coastline of Turkey.The navy then patrolled the waters of the disputed islands to prevent the landing of Greek troops.

Some people in the army also think that the United States will make a fuss about the Cyprus issue, but Mazier believes that this possibility is relatively small, and the Americans have not yet broken with Turkey to such a degree.Once they intervene in the Cyprus civil war, the United States will lose a NATO ally.Moreover, Turkey still occupies a key position in the strait, and the United States is not so stupid yet.

If they really want to intervene in Cyprus, then the US aircraft carrier at this time is not staying in the port of Greece.