Chapter 1643: Chapter 1643
1643: Chapter 1639: Reinforcements 1643: Chapter 1639: Reinforcements This delicate meeting did not last long, with Lu Ping’an doing most of the talking, and those Quasi-Gods, clearly stronger than Lu Ping’an, listened obediently.
“…Ladies and gentlemen, the war you’ve been anticipating is upon us, and for many of you, this may be the last chance.”
“Don’t deny it, I know many of you are preparing for an escape…
The Eastern Country asked me to convey a message: no matter how much other countries or the Exotic Realm can offer you, the Eastern Country can offer more.
What we are willing to give is tangible, not mere empty promises.”
The nation’s doom has been sealed, the ethnicity might become history—these quasi-immortals with their lengthy lifespans must consider their own futures.
The Eastern Country’s promises appear sincere; in fact, sending Lu Ping’an all the way here to this politically delicate region already demonstrates Wanjing’s utmost goodwill.
“We can preserve your languages and offer them as elective courses for the Newborn generation.”
“If you request to not intermarry…
it’s entirely possible.
Although I don’t see any fundamental difference in our genes, I’ll lay it out for you: if you don’t want to Assimilate, it’s entirely possible.”
Everyone knows that the Strongmen who remain in New Tokyo are to some extent resisting Assimilation, trying to preserve their ethnic culture and heritage.
But in fact, on Lu Ping’an’s way here, everyone spoke the Eastern Country’s language, even middle-aged people were stumbling around to learn it.
Clearly, the majority of the Civilian population has long given up the illusion, opting to stay here possibly due to habituation to obedience to authority.
Lu Ping’an is not in a hurry, the Eastern Country is not in a hurry…
What’s the rush for the fish caught in the net?
Only when truly desperate would they risk breaking it.
It is best to leave things to take their natural course.
With a population of over a million facing over a billion, it won’t take long for the weaker ones to be naturally Assimilated, even if they draw a circle to resist…
But how long can it last?
The war will still be under the principle of freedom…
Lu Ping’an did not exhaust much effort in concluding this meeting.
His presence here is significant due to his complex identity—an Official with strong Civilian coloring, perfectly suited for this delicate “diplomatic” work.
Meanwhile, as a hero of the Sakura Island campaign, Lu Ping’an has credible achievements as reinforcement; naturally, Sakura Islanders look up to him.
As planning proceeds for the upcoming campaign, it’s very likely that both sides will have to cooperate once again.
Lu Ping’an, like an unwelcome harbinger of Death, came to spread the news of war, and yet left in a hurry…
In reality, he has more important tasks at hand.
“Welcome, Comrades from the North…”
This time, the Eastern Country also sought reinforcements from the North, with a fleet of Warships taking a detour around the Arctic and a contingent of Advanced Combat Power arriving from the North.
The Red Star Republic is in a sensitive position—neither Poison Sea nor Frozen Sea make it a favorite of the Sea Tribe, thus possibly the most at ease amongst the mightier nations….
“…If possible, we would like to see an increase in the supply of food; we can exchange it for fuel and military supplies.”
But at this point in time…
to be precise, since the Plane War kicked off in 2005, the Red Star Republic’s economy has been in serious trouble.
The reason is straightforward: when everyone is in distress from war, the most vulnerable economies often collapse first.
The systems of the Red Star Republic remain delicate, with severe imbalances in their industrial production.
In this era, the Eastern Country indeed continuously supported them through international aid…
But when the Eastern Country itself got embroiled in war, prioritizing its light and heavy industries and food supplies for its own people, the Red Star felt the shortages acutely.
During the war, all countries have shortages, and external purchases are not feasible.
Their economy, once sustained by “oil” and “natural gas” exchanges, is also under tremendous pressure at this time.
Eventually unable to sell oil and gas, the nation ran out of money.
Just as their leader desperately and haphazardly reformed, the mere fact they did not disintegrate amidst internal and external troubles was already a fortune.
This time, they have sent out even their Top Combat Power, in return for nothing more than Eastern Country’s coins and a supply of food—practically giving it away.
And Lu Ping’an’s personal visit was certainly not just to pick people up…
“As expected, they brought everything.”
Accompanying these combat forces were numerous containers and the equipment and weapons inside them.
To prepare for the upcoming war, all parties had already prepped extensively, and the Red Star sold off its family heirlooms along with its not yet decrepit navy.
“There’s enough Big Black Fish, enough heavy bombs,”
“We have enough deep-submergence vehicles and icebreakers.”
Modern military equipment aside, the Red Star also brought out various Divine Artifacts and rare equipment.
Lu Ping’an thanked them and would escort these back to Wanjing…
Among these containers, there were a few items too valuable that required Lu Ping’an himself to personally escort.
Things had become clear at this point—the upcoming counter-offensive was destined not to be a matter of one tribe or one country…
“Hope they have the sense to see it…”
And of course, the Red Star is not the only one with secret weapons.
The “friendly” Lu Ping’an, although not famous for his words, is also giving them a chance…
You’ve been assimilated into our country, still holding onto weapons of mass destruction—what are you planning?
This visit of Lu Ping’an’s really isn’t fundamentally different from the last one; he’s playing the role of a binder, making these foreigners behave…
They are inevitably heading to the same battlefield, and Lu Ping’an is also preparing for battle.
“Too many students have joined the Navy…”
The 3rd Military District, starting three years ago, began to accept a lot of visitors from Mercury 42, many of whom were “Disciples” of Lu Ping’an, and their rapid promotions in the war have consequently elevated Lu Ping’an’s status in Jianghu.
It may seem unbelievable, but indeed, he’s become a Big Shot who possesses reputation, connections, military achievements, and private soldiers, capable of maintaining the peace.
Lu Ping’an is busy in New Tokyo…
In the evening, he refused an invitation from a Sakura Islander girl to work overtime in his room, not out of disdain, but rather because the room was already full.
Eventually, Lu Ping’an received invitations from underground forces and saw some cards held by the Sakura Islanders.
“One hundred thousand living corpses—you guys are truly insane…”
Lu Ping’an looked across the mountain of coffins to see numerous unshut-eyed bodies below
A huge number of haters, past victims of accidental deaths, had been turned into weapons by their own people.
War is imminent, and offerings for the War God are already overflowing.
Even if all is lost, with only people left…
They still used ancient technology and Power to arm the new era.
Lu Ping’an came for battle preparations, as well as to familiarize with his future subordinates, the cannon fodder…
colleagues, and Comrades.
And to his surprise, the New Tokyoites did indeed hide a lot, and for this upcoming battle, they probably could not hide any longer.