Chapter 411 Wrestling (1)

On the second day after Habibi took advantage of the night to arrest all the so-called "thugs", the Chinese embassy in Indonesia issued an emergency safety notice, reminding Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese in Indonesia to pay attention to the turbulent situation and try not to go out to other places. If necessary, please contact the embassy and consulates in various places as soon as possible.

It is not the Chinese embassy in Indonesia that issued such information. Many countries, including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, have also issued relevant warnings, calling on the local people who are still staying in the country to pay attention to safety and keep in touch with the embassy in a timely manner. .

  This kind of announcement can only fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of their duty. When there is a real turmoil, the people in the embassy or consulate are simply unable to rescue. The local government has thousands of reasons to prevaricate and delay. However, because the US fleet has already entered the port of Jakarta, such announcements from European and American countries are still very effective and weighty at this time.

  With military bases all over the world, the fleet can reach the designated area within 24 hours. This is the reason why the United States is so stubborn, and it is also the reason why Zhuge Guan sighs to the sky.

In the time and space that Zhong Shi lived in in his previous life, everyone later criticized Zhuge Guan for his inaction on this matter, but they completely ignored that China did not have the ability to send troops far away at that time, let alone deter this country that has always hated China. up.

  Shortly after the embassies of various countries in Indonesia issued warnings, Kalimantan Island, where Habibie is located, also announced to the whole country that it would provide asylum to groups that feel threatened. In the statement jointly issued by South Kalimantan and North Kalimantan, the top leaders of both sides announced that the entire island of Kalimantan will give the Indonesian people Any person or group in any province who considers their life safety to be threatened shall be granted asylum. The leaders of the two provinces emphasized in their statement that they will do everything in their power to ensure the safety and order of the entire Kalimantan Island.

At the same time, the news of the US fleet stationed in the Port of Jakarta also began to spread like wildfire. Many people who are not American citizens also began to go in the direction of the Port of Jakarta. They knew that no matter how turbulent the situation was, at least no one would dare to act presumptuously there .

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   "Mr. Zhong, how about it, I am sincere enough to do this!"

At the entrance of the Pullman Hotel, looking at Zhongshi who was answering the phone, Habibi said with a smile: "It's not just you, even your friends should have a safe place to stay. Now, what I We've done everything we can, and it's up to you."

  Zhong Shi naturally understood what he was talking about, "Don't worry, Mr. Habibi, as long as you successfully assume the position, all funds will be transferred to the relevant account within a week."

   Just now, the local Chinese rich family in Indonesia, the Lin family, called and informed Zhong Shi of the announcement of the Kalimantan Island statement. On the phone, the other party excitedly told Zhong Shi that the news had spread throughout the Chinese community, and many people had already packed their bags with their families and were ready to head there.

As the saying goes, "like a person who drinks water, he knows whether he is warm or cold." The most concerned and sensitive group in Indonesia's political situation is undoubtedly the non-Chinese. The persecution that the authorities may inflict on them.

  So when demonstrations broke out in various parts of Indonesia, some people who saw the situation were not good and hid abroad, while others kept watching and kept in close contact with other people. At this time, they are already on the same boat. At this time, amazing unity and cohesion will erupt, exchange news with each other, and pay close attention to the development of the situation.

  When the incident in Jakarta spread, most of the Chinese staying in Indonesia became more aware that a crisis could come at any time, especially after various countries issued diplomatic warnings, they realized that nationwide riots might be imminent. At this time, the statement issued by Kalimantan Island is undoubtedly like sending charcoal in a timely manner, giving them a place and opportunity to escape the crisis. Naturally, many people chose to go there without hesitation.

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  Passing through the crowds in the square, Habibie squeezed his way to the front of the presidential palace with great difficulty. After showing his credentials to the heavily armed police force, he was able to enter the presidential palace, which is now in full swing.

  Earlier today, the staff of President Suharto's office made an emergency call to Habibie, asking him to attend a meeting at the presidential palace at ten o'clock, an emergency meeting on national security.

  Habibie immediately understood that this was Suharto calling government and military officials to discuss measures. The demonstrations in the square made him restless, especially after the crowd chanted slogans for him to step down.

When Habibie went through multiple security checks and arrived at the meeting room, it was already full of people, including the Minister of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, etc., and many military and political officials were already sitting in their seats. superior. Except for Suharto himself who did not show up, everyone who should have arrived has arrived.

  In the center of the room is a sandalwood red ring-shaped conference table, with a bunch of flowers in the middle, full of vitality. When Habibie walked to his place, what caught his eyes was a huge bust oil painting of Suharto hanging on the opposite wall. In the painting, Suharto was wearing traditional Indonesian clothes and wearing a white hat. Smiling sideways to everyone, he looks like an amiable leader.

  After Habibie took his seat, the buckskin seat under him immediately felt amazing elasticity, wrapping his back tightly. He couldn't help groaning comfortably, then looked around, and found that other people didn't feel the luxury here like him, and they all looked absent-minded.

  On the wall on the other side of the room, a huge Indonesian national flag is hung, which just echoes the bust of Suharto on the opposite side. Looking at the two as a straight line, the positions of government and military officials are scattered on both sides of the line. If outsiders can see this scene, they will be surprised to find that the people in military uniform and those in other clothes are exactly divided into two camps, sitting on both sides of this straight line.

  This is the highest-level meeting room of the Indonesian Presidential Palace. Usually, there are not many meetings held here, but every time a meeting is held here, there will be major events in Indonesia. Naturally, this time is no exception.

  In this room with the highest level of security, the atmosphere at this time is very weird. No one speaks, and it is so quiet that you can almost hear a needle drop to the ground. Everyone's face is extremely dignified.

Habibie appeared as Vice President, although he has no real power at all as Vice President, and granting him this title is only a compromise made to appease local forces, but anyway, in this case, he still has to show up. Therefore, when Habibi appeared, the others just glanced at it, and then continued to remain silent.

  Only Prabowo stared at Habibi with a complicated expression for a long time, and seeing that the other party ignored him at all, and couldn't see any way out, he snorted coldly and turned his head away.

The crowd waited in silence for another half an hour before Suharto's figure belatedly appeared outside the door. Two strong bodyguards helped him to the main seat from left to right, and then He left the meeting room with a blank expression.

   "This time I convened everyone to discuss the current economic situation and how to appease the people's emotions in the economic crisis."

   After looking around, Suharto said slowly. His voice was a little hoarse and not loud enough, but everyone caught him clearly and unmistakably.

   Do you want to change the policy? This is the first reaction in everyone's mind. Originally, they all thought that the theme of Suharto's meeting this time was how to deal with the demonstrations outside Merdeka Square, but the president didn't mention it at all, but threw out another theme.

  Although Indonesia’s economic predicament has lasted for a long time, the rapid intensification of conflicts only began after the IMF began to intervene in Indonesia’s policy formulation. Therefore, after hearing what Suharto said, all eyes were on the bewildered Finance Minister Mai Mohammad.

"This..." Mai Muhammad bit the bullet and had to answer, "Mr. President, what I have to say is that the current policy formulated by the IMF for us is appropriate and correct, and it is not suitable for any Moreover, you should also know that if we change rashly, it may cause the IMF’s rescue funds to be interrupted, which is definitely not good news.”

"yes!"

Suharto stretched out his right hand slowly, and looked at it under his nose, "Because of this regulation, we can't do anything. But Mr. Maly, everyone here understands these principles, but those outside The angry crowd doesn't know, and thinks that I, the president, do nothing and let it go!"

"So!" He slapped the table suddenly, emphasizing his tone, "Whether it's you or me, we have to give them an explanation! A hope! Let them know that the difficulties are temporary, as long as we grit our teeth, we will be back soon." will prosper again."

"what do you mean?"

  Mai Muhammad was dumbfounded. He couldn't understand what the other party meant. It was just that when the disaster was imminent, he would inevitably have to struggle. But after looking at the people around him and finding that no one was going to help him, Mari couldn't help but sighed, and said helplessly, "Should I take the blame and resign?"

"good!"

  Suharto looked at Mai Muhammad with no emotion in his eyes, as if he was looking at a stranger he had never met before. You must know that Mai Muhammad has a high reputation not only in Indonesia, but also in Western society. He is a technocrat trained by Suharto, but now he just throws it away.

"Before taking the blame and resigning, you must publicly explain the current situation, and you must let them understand all this. Alas, I have no other choice, but the people's thinking is not enlightened enough. This time it will be difficult for you, Mari. It's time to make up for you."

   After taking the position of Mai Muhammad in a lightning-fast manner, Suharto said a few words of consolation hypocritically, then waved his hand, indicating that this topic should be closed.

  What else could Majli Muhammad say? At this moment, he was like a deflated ball, slumped on the seat, motionless.

   "The next step is how to appease the emotions of the people!"

Suharto did not wait for others to speak, so he said to himself: "I will make a public speech at the right time to quell the current chaotic situation. In addition, the police, riot forces and the army must be mobilized and ready to deal with it at any time." Unforeseen circumstances. Do you have any opinions on this point!"

"no comment!"

   "Resolutely obey orders!"

   After hearing Suharto's words, the relevant people quickly expressed their views.

"I hope they can understand my painstaking efforts!" Suharto finally showed a smile on the face of Suharto, who felt that the arrangement was almost the same. He said with emotion, "The country is facing troubled times, and I hope that everyone can work together to get out of the current predicament as soon as possible."

  After speaking, without waiting for any reaction from others, he leaned on his crutches and prepared to walk out. It seemed that he planned to end today's meeting.

   I hope you will support me a lot, thank you~

  

  

  (end of this chapter)