Chapter 1248: Cunning and Shrewd

Although Mitterrand has been promoting French socialism and there are French GC members as MPs in his government, it is naive to say that Mitterrand recognized the Soviet Union as his backer just based on this.

The French have always been very arrogant. They believe that they are an indispensable player in the international community. The world cannot exist without France!

Although Mitterrand was extremely opposed to de Gaulle politically, in diplomacy, he continued to pursue the general policy of independent diplomacy and defense and striving for great power status that had been upheld from the de Gaulle to Giscard d'Estaing period.

Historically, Mitterrand followed the previous ideas: maintaining the balance of power between the East and the West, especially the balance of power in Europe, in order to maintain world peace; maintaining and strengthening the Atlantic Alliance, actively promoting Western European unity, both strengthening Franco-American relations and maintaining French independence; opposing Soviet hegemony and expansionism, advocating maintaining dialogue and developing bilateral economic relations with the Soviet Union while strengthening the balance of power; strengthening and developing relations with the Third World, promoting North-South dialogue, and expanding France's influence in various regions of the world.

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However, all of Mitterrand's ideas were shattered by reality. Apart from other things, it was impossible to maintain the world balance and play an independent role for France. Look at Europe now. Germany has been unified! Soviet tanks are waiting on the border and can move in at any time!

If France were to displease the Soviet Union, it could be said that just like during World War II, within a week, Soviet tanks would advance to the west coast of France!

See the UK? Just by making some counterfeit money, the Soviet Union forced them into a corner. The Iron Lady stepped down, and Her Majesty the Queen almost had to pawn her underwear to the Soviets!

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The only way for France is to be cautious in the cracks and leave a little space for survival!

The French armed forces could not stop the Soviets, or even the Germans! The current French Army is still based on the AMX-30 tank after World War II. The thin skin and large filling, 105mm tank gun, can only fire armor-piercing shells, which is also a strange flower.

The latest Leclerc tank has just been finalized as a project and there is still a long time before it is actually put into service.

It is no longer possible for France to remain immune. Look at the present situation. Even the United States is being beaten and may split into states at any time. In this case, what choice should France make?

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Mitterrand was also a very flexible person.

As a result of Mitterrand's unsuccessful economic reforms, his approval rating dropped significantly. In the March 1986 National Assembly election, the left-wing ruling party headed by Mitterrand lost the majority in parliament. Seeing that he was about to fail, Mitterrand made a move that had never been seen in the history of the French Republic. He appointed Jacques Chirac, the leader of the right-wing opposition who had the upper hand in parliament, as the prime minister of the government!

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The two opposing and mutually attacking parties actually joined hands to form a government, creating a precedent for the "coexistence" of a left-wing president and a right-wing prime minister. This innovation restored his reputation.

Moreover, in the new election campaign, the shrewd Mitterrand learned his lesson and did not talk about economic and political reforms like he did in the first election campaign, because he had already failed. Instead, he proposed a "moderate program" and called for unity and cooperation. As a result, he succeeded again.

Regardless of how future generations evaluate Mitterrand, in short, as a politician, Mitterrand was qualified. (The East China hero did not have a good impression of this guy, because it was this guy who sold the Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Taiwan.)

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Now, with mixed feelings, Mitterrand came to the Kremlin and met the Soviet's tough leader, Andre.

The meeting between the two was still in a lively atmosphere. Andre shook hands with Mitterrand cordially, leaving clear pictures for the reporters.

This is, of course, commemorative!

"Mr. Mitterrand, welcome to the Soviet." Andre had a smile on his face.

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The two hands shook hands cordially. In fact, Mitterrand had been to the Soviet Union before, but the previous visits were different from this time, because this time, Andrei's identity was already the real General Secretary of the Soviet Union!

"It is a great honor, General Secretary Andre." Mitterrand said, "We, France and the Soviet Union, are both world powers. This time, we come with the sincerity of mutual cooperation."

Although it had declined and the Soviet Union had risen to become a terrifying existence, Mitterrand still maintained the consistent mentality of a French president.

They will not compromise, nor will they bow down to power! In World War II, Nazi Germany occupied the whole of France, but the French people still resisted! After an arduous battle, they finally defeated the Nazis!

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France is not the United Kingdom, nor is it Canada or Mexico! France will never bow down to power! The heads of the Gauls are always proud.

If this is a Hongmen Banquet, then Mitterrand must walk in with his head held high and walk out with his head held high, otherwise, he is not a qualified leader of France!

France, is a world power? Andre couldn't help laughing in his heart. I will flatten the whole of France with one order. The morale of the German army is high now! You are still a great power!

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However, there is no need to use force against all countries. If the problem can be resolved peacefully, there is certainly no need to resort to war, especially since Mitterrand in front of us is quite sensible.

"President Mitterrand, we the Soviet Union have always maintained friendly relations with France. After all, France is different from other Western countries. France is independent." Andre said: "We also look forward to more friendly exchanges and cooperation with France and achieve a win-win situation through cooperation."

Now, both parties sat down, and Andre's words were spoken in a friendly atmosphere. Of course, this was just an opening remark. There were only naked interests between countries.

Mitterrand liked to hear this. His face was a little ruddy. He took over Andre's words and said to him in the sonorous French that was very similar to Charles de Gaulle's: "Yes, we are also looking forward to it, General Secretary Andre. We should deepen our cooperation with each other, especially in the field of space. This time we came here with a new request. How about letting French aerospace and the Soviet Union conquer space together? Let's build a lunar base together."