At this moment, Jiang Chen sat in the New Moon Island military base and stood with the officers of the Celestial Trade Armed Forces. He stared at the more than forty arrows representing ships on the holographic screen and the area marked with a red cross on the map.
Everyone held their breath.
"It seems that they don't plan to retreat," Ivan said with a solemn expression.
The UA was the UA after all. The title of a superpower was neither self-proclaimed nor promoted by the media, but achieved through airplanes and cannons. Even if the Democrats and Republicans fought in Congress, even if the ruling party was criticized by anti-war people, they never backed down when it was time to act.
It was always the fleets of other countries that gave way to the UA Navy. How could a small country draw a boundary and a big country make a detour?
If the military restricted zone of hundreds of square kilometers was drawn, there would still be room for both sides to take a step back. If Xin tolerated it, the Pacific Ocean would still be the calm Pacific Ocean, but the Global Grid Plan would most likely be ruined.
However, Xin stood up and faced the hegemony of the UA. Instead of retreating, it drew its sword and drew a boundary. It asked: Do you dare to take a step forward?
The response of the UA was also expected by everyone. Not only did it take a step forward, but it also asked: If I take a step forward, what can you do to me?
There was no retreat in the battle for hegemony!
After all, the UA was not Country F. The Celestial Trade Marines took over City M with overwhelming force, but the officers present were not blinded by victory. The orbital airborne troops may have the combat power of one versus ten, but including the power armor brigade, there were only four brigades in total. If they were thrown into North America, they wouldn't even make a ripple.
There was no fear on Ivan's face. Since Jiang Chen pulled him out of the quagmire in Ukraine, brought him here, and entrusted him with the important task, he had sold his life to Jiang Chen. However, he was fearless. At this moment, his palms were sweating.
He was not afraid of fighting.
Celestial Trade was not afraid of fighting either.
It was just that no one could afford the consequences of this war.
Nearly dozens of submarine missile silos fired together, and the EMP weapons were enough to blow the entire North America back to the Stone Age.
But after that, Xin would no longer exist.
After all, technology was not magic. Even in the distant 22nd century, there was no cheaper and more convenient killing tool than nuclear weapons. The UA had never declared that it would not be the first to use nuclear weapons. The dozen or so aircraft carrier battle groups and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization were definitely not just for show. Once Pandora's box was opened, no country would be spared.
Like a curse, a terrifying word appeared in every officer's mind.
World War III …
The officers began to whisper to one another and discuss in low voices.
"Only diplomatic channels can solve this problem."
"We can't fight this war …"
"If we take another step forward, it will be a world war …"
At this moment, a soft snort sounded in the command center, interrupting all the whispers.
All the officers looked at Jiang Chen and waited for the commander's decision.
Jiang Chen's expression was unprecedentedly calm, but the corner of his cold mouth gradually turned up with a hint of arrogance. Ivan saw many things in those eyes that were as deep as the sea of stars, but he couldn't see a single word of retreat.
"What a coincidence. We don't intend to retreat either."
Every word was like a hammer that hammered on every officer's heart.
Ivan sighed in his mind. What he was most worried about still happened. But he didn't regret it, and he didn't intend to persuade him. Even if Jiang Chen chose to press the button to open Pandora's box, he would not hesitate to follow his will and execute the order until the last moment.
As for the look in the eyes of other officers, Jiang Chen also saw it.
How could he not know that this war could not be fought?
But he was also very clear that he must not retreat this time.
The UA was aware of the threat of Xin and no longer regarded this small country as a smelly and hard rock, but completely regarded it as an opponent.
This military exercise was just the beginning to send a signal to other countries. In the future, it would be diplomatic pursuit and a comprehensive economic blockade. Xin could use its technological advantage to expand its territory in the international market. Why couldn't other countries unite to demand a sky-high price from Xin?
Jiang Chen took two steps forward and walked in front of the officers. His eyes swept across the faces of every officer, and his tone was neither loud nor low.
"You are the mainstay of Celestial Trade. When did you start to worry about diplomats?"
As soon as the words came out, the officer who had whispered before suddenly had a trace of shame on his face.
Without paying attention to the shame on the officer's face, Jiang Chen looked at the holographic screen and said emotionlessly.
"They are flaunting their strength at our doorstep."
An understatement swept across the minds of all officers.
Just when everyone was in a daze, the calm face suddenly broke into a carefree smile, and he changed the topic.
"Celestial Trade's military is strong, and our warships are guarding the country's gate. Country F provoked us, and I ordered the navy to attack. More than a hundred Country F ships were turned into scrap metal, and more than ten thousand soldiers were buried in the belly of the fish. Then Country F surrendered. I would like to ask you, if Country F can fight, why can't the UA? Are you all people who bully the weak and fear the strong? "
The officers who previously had the intention to retreat all showed shame on their faces.
The smile faded from his face, and Jiang Chen's expression suddenly turned stern as he yelled.
"You are the soldiers of Xin. Your backbone is the backbone of Xin, and your chests are the borders of Xin."
"Their warships have already arrived at our doorstep, and now they are ready to run over your chests and tear apart the sea power that we defend with guns and cannons!"
"This war has nothing to do with hegemony, it's about the fate of the country, and it's about dignity! The whole country can be afraid of war, but you can't be afraid of war! Everyone can retreat, but you can't retreat! "
Only you can't retreat!
The powerful rebuke, like a fire, burned in everyone's heart.
Yes, they were soldiers, not politicians, and not diplomats. They always thought about war, and they could only think about war! Even if the next step was an abyss, they must take this step!
The shame faded from their faces. Everyone raised their heads, straightened their chests, and there was no longer a trace of fear in their pupils.
Only the monstrous fighting spirit!
"Ivan," Jiang Chen said loudly.
"Yes!" The veteran straightened his back, and the wrinkled face was as cold as a blade.
"With 'Zhenyuan' as the flagship, all ships will be incorporated into the Pacific Fleet. Captain Lei Zheng's rank will be increased by one rank and promoted to Major General. He will temporarily assume the position of fleet commander and lead the fleet out of the port to face the attack! "
"Yes!" Ivan roared.
The sonorous and powerful roar echoed in everyone's ears. Jiang Chen looked at the officers and used the most strength he had in his life to give an order.
"Officers, listen to my order. Sound the first level combat alert! Fighter jets take off! Marines board! Fleet depart! All combat units, get to your positions! You tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves dare to trespass our country, I will make sure you never return! "
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