Great Power Technology

The experience of Gao Fei and Medellin is probably just a small microcosm, but in a larger dimension, this anticlimactic confrontation also caused an uproar.

The ugly country naturally claims to be the victorious party, and such rhetoric has gained a certain market. However, most countries, especially countries that are already in a swing neutral position, are not and are not willing to be blind.

The three major aircraft carrier fleets assembled on the first island chain, and then retreated in despair only 11 hours after the confrontation began?

Do you dare to say that you won?

That probably really makes all countries look like fools.

Some countries have slowly begun to make choices, including the island country represented by Hiroshi Yamamura.

Just a month ago, they were still negotiating with Ugly Country to let the other party take over the defense of the entire island country and use this as a springboard to upgrade the Self-Defense Forces. However, a month later, they abruptly terminated this process.

Ugly country’s bases in island countries are facing unprecedented pressure. This pressure not only comes from public opinion that is deliberately indulged or even guided by the island country’s officials, but also includes the dismantling of a series of original support facilities, the cancellation of support measures, and the dismantling of all parties. The forces make things difficult.

After July 1, most bases in the island country began to lose access to fresh vegetables.

Even if it can barely be delivered, it will cost a lot of money and a lot of connections.

The lower-level officers didn't understand what was going on. The information they received only told them that it was because of the supply shortage due to the influence of XX. But to the upper-level officers, the reason for this situation was obvious.

Yokosuka Port, USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier formation.

The fleet commander frowned and looked at the thick pile of complaint reports in front of him and asked:

"Why hasn't the problem been solved yet? Do they really want to rebel? If we can't defeat China, we can't defeat them? How dare they not be afraid?"

The logistics support officer on the side sighed slightly and replied:

"Under the current circumstances, we really have nothing to do with them."

"As far as we know, they made their choice long before we evacuated - after the F35C crashed."

"We learned from our internal informants that they monitored our movements after we went into radio silence and relayed our possible sailing directions to our adversaries through certain channels."

"Although this information is not that critical, it shows an attitude."

"According to the Chinese, this is a 'voucher of fame', which means that they will no longer follow us in the future."

"So, in this case, especially when we have shown weakness, it is very normal for them to start organizing actions to exclude us."

"In fact, it's not just them. We are also facing pressure like this in many regions around the world."

"It's fine in those bases far away from China. After all, they are beyond reach, but here in the island country... we really have no choice. We can't have another confrontation, right?"

".……Why not?"

The fleet commander waved his hand irritably. In fact, he knew the answer to his rhetorical question very well, but he just wanted to ask it, as if the answer would change after he asked it.

The logistics officer noticed his expression, shook his head and said nothing.

The two were silent for a moment, and finally the logistics officer spoke first:

"It is impossible for us to think about how to change this status quo now. What we really need to consider is how to maintain our influence as much as possible under this status quo."

"It is impossible for these bases to be abandoned, and the island countries cannot be too determined. We can still stay here."

"But the question is, how can we better stay here."

"The first thing to solve is the problem of eating - we can't just eat canned food all the time, right?"

Hearing this, the fleet commander's expression became even more irritable.

He never imagined that as the commander-in-chief of the most powerful force on the sea, he would one day need to discuss such a topic in person.

The problem of eating.

This is ridiculous, but also very realistic.

After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"Well, let's think about it from the beginning."

"Just act like it's our first day here."

…

Kyoto, in a low house.

Several senior officials in suits and ties sat together, with sake placed in front of them.

There was a look of expectation on their faces. Of course, this expectation was also mixed with the helplessness of compromise, but overall, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

One of the men picked up the wine glass and said:

"Gentlemen, starting from today, we will enter a new history."

"The object we were attached to before has lost its power. Now, we are going to board a bigger ship."

"Of course, we had huge conflicts with the crew of this ship, but we also succeeded in regaining their trust - although it was only a very, very basic level of trust."

"In the future, we will continue to strengthen this trust and bind our interests with theirs."

"Gentlemen, don't feel humiliated. This is just a temporary strategy while we are not yet strong. One day, we will grow into warriors who can slay dragons. At that time, we will pull out our samurai swords and face the giant dragon. .”

"--Of course, the time has not come yet. We still need to please the dragon, chase his leftovers, and grow no matter the cost."

"So everyone, work hard, drink this glass of wine, and take this difficult step."

"Drink together!"

Everyone said in unison, and then they raised the cups in their hands.

….

While they were feeling strangely passionate about drinking the light wine with an alcohol content of no more than 20, all aspects of the island country were also quietly changing.

In a printing factory that specializes in printing textbooks, workers received a sample of the latest edition of primary school textbooks. One of them opened it curiously, and he was shocked by the content on it.

On the Internet, a large number of accounts with official backgrounds appeared, and the first message they released after their birth was to wish the Eastern Dragon a happy holiday.

Within the company, all senior personnel were gathered together to reiterate certain policies communicated from the top down. After these policies were pushed down step by step, the final result was an increase in wages for specific groups of people.

On the major TV stations, there were suddenly more broadcasts of certain events. The most obvious one was that a certain sports channel began to repeatedly broadcast the personal highlights and special interview reports of "The Ferocious Tiger of the Empire".

Banks and financial companies have undergone even greater changes. Under the guidance of policies, they have begun to flock to certain industries across the sea that they originally looked down upon, and these industries are often facing a shortage of funds. As for shares? That doesn't seem to be their focus.

In the field of patents, a dedicated group has been formed and is about to go to the other side of the sea to participate in a high-level discussion, where they will decide on patent exchange and licensing strategies.

…

Among them, the most inconspicuous but most eye-catching change was the announcement issued by that shrine.

Similar notices were posted not only on the Internet, but also in major newspapers and outside the shrine.

The content of the notice is very simple, only two lines of text:

Due to fire safety, structural aging and other reasons, some areas of the shrine are temporarily closed and are no longer open to any tourists, groups or individuals.

Opening time again, to be determined.