Meng Chao's blood boiled when he heard it.
Compared to his previous life, where Dragon City took one step at a time and was beaten up passively, tired of dealing with the situation, and was toyed around by the forces of the Other World, Dragon City was much more proactive and determined to forge ahead!
"That's right. Looking at the Other World and thinking about the universe is Dragon City's only way out," Meng Chao added.
"This isn't to say that economic development isn't important, and neither is it because we're militaristic. It's just that Dragon City's civilization is too small. Even if we occupy all of Monster Mountain Range, we only have tens of millions of people, and we can't support a large super civilization with advanced technology.
"You have to understand, modern civilizations are mostly competing on size.
"If we don't have a consumer market with billions of people and a vast raw material base supporting us, Dragon City's civilization will soon reach its limits!
"I personally support Dragon City's strategy to go out.
"Superstar's plans over the past few days have been to push into the depths of the Other World. They want to push into an even vaster and more exciting world!"
"That's right. Even though Superstar's recent actions have confused a lot of people, and some people think that you're being too hasty, and you're young and arrogant, so you've become incredibly arrogant after obtaining some small results, I can sense your urgency to move forward regardless of the cost. Based on this, Meng Chao, I believe that we're on the same path. That's why I'm willing to be honest and discuss Dragon City's future with you."
Shao Zhengyang paused for a moment before he changed the topic. "However, even though all the Deity Realm superhumans and the leaders of the forces of power in Dragon City have come to an agreement on the matter of Dragon City's civilization going out regardless of the cost, everyone has different opinions on how to go out.
"The main question is, should we use armies as units to colonize the Other World, or should we use enterprises as units to spread the light of human civilization to the Other World?"
"Armies? Enterprises?"
Meng Chao narrowed his eyes.
He felt that what Shao Zhengyang wanted to say next was the main point.
Shao Zhengyang thought about it for a while before he asked, "Meng Chao, have you heard of the theory of the sun never setting?"
Meng Chao was a little stunned. He shook his head and said, "Over the past half a month, I've been researching and cultivating in Ancient Ruins No. 2. I didn't have time to come into contact with the newest theory. What is it?"
"That's a point of view that has been spreading like wildfire on the Internet recently."
Shao Zhengyang explained. "Everyone knows that Dragon City's civilization came from the most ancient country on Earth in the east. We have a very mature and superior system in terms of social form, legal system, development model, and how we expand our influence to change the entire world.
"In the era of Earth, with this system, we rose from the darkest abyss in just two hundred years. We once again became a great country with advanced industry, advanced technology, prosperous economy, and tens of thousands of countries.
"The old hegemons were unwilling to be surpassed by us, but no matter how they attacked and suppressed us, they couldn't do anything to us. Instead, they made us braver and stronger.
"In the end, the opponent could only use the most extreme method — war.
"Even though it's been more than half a century since we transmigrated to the Other World and there's a high possibility that we won't be able to return to Earth, all Dragon Citizens treat the spirit of the eastern civilization from Earth as our most valuable asset.
"During Dragon City's darkest moments, it was this spirit that encouraged us to crawl out of the boiling pool of blood again and again. We faced our fierce enemies and marched forward fearlessly!
"But now, a viewpoint has appeared on the Internet. They believe that the traditional eastern spirit and development model are no longer suitable for the current Dragon City. We should change our ways and learn from the past Earth, the other civilizations, and even our opponents." Meng Chao frowned.
"What?
Meng Chao frowned and said, "I'm not saying that there's nothing worth learning from our opponents or our enemies. It's just that over the past two hundred years on Earth, the eastern countries have been the most successful global hegemon.
"If Dragon City's civilization wants to flourish in the Other World, if we don't learn from our ancestors and the most successful examples, are we supposed to learn from the failures who don't fit in with us?"
"Listen to me, and you'll understand."
Shao Zhengyang said without batting an eyelid. "The theory that the sun never sets doesn't deny the advanced nature of the eastern civilization. In fact, it believes that the eastern civilization is the most advanced, superior, and most 'civilized' civilization on Earth in the twenty-second century.
"But the problem is, does the current Dragon City still have the material foundation to continue upholding the spirit of the eastern civilization without wavering and never changing?"
Meng Chao was a little stunned. "What do you mean?"
"Ever since the eastern civilization was born, it occupied the most fertile land on Earth and produced the most people. Regardless of the size of its economy or the size of its society, it has always been first class," Shao Zhengyang explained.
Shao Zhengyang explained, "Compared to those 'nouveau riche' who suddenly rose to power by relying on the Industrial Revolution, our huge size and deep foundation have determined that even if we are defeated by our enemies for a while, it'll be hard for us to be completely defeated, let alone completely annihilated.
"As long as we're given some time, we'll be able to repair ourselves and develop quietly. Without batting an eyelid, we'll become giants again. In the end, we won't be able to 'defeat' our enemies, but with a size that's five to ten times their size, we'll be able to 'crush' them.
"Similarly, it's precisely because we're the strongest in the world and have a size that far surpasses that of our competitors that as long as we train hard and rely on the circulation of our economy, we'll be able to become rather competitive and attractive. Once we secure our base in the domestic market, we'll join the international competition, and we'll be in an invincible position.
"But is the current Dragon City like this?"
The final question stumped Meng Chao.
Indeed, the eastern civilization was very outstanding, and Meng Chao would always be proud of being a child of the east.
The problem was, the difference between Dragon City, which had transmigrated to the Other World, and the strongest country on Earth that occupied the east was just too great.
The former only had a population of tens of millions.
They could not provide for many of their crucial resources.
They were in a state of war for a long period of time, and the entire economic system was held hostage by the high-speed war machine. The development of many areas was abnormal.
The end of the Monster War did not mean that everything was fine.
Once the transformation of the economy failed, the Survival Committee's financial system would collapse, and it might lead to an even larger disaster.
Even though the ancient ruins and monster civilization's legacies had brought Dragon City technology that surpassed the current era, Dragon City still had to find customers.
But at the end of the day, even if Dragon City could use this technology to produce five times or even ten times more products than before, they would still need to find customers to do so!
This was the logic behind keeping turtles in a jar. No matter how much food they fed them or how much hormones they were injected with, they would never grow up.
The eastern countries on Earth had a population of more than one billion at their peak. They occupied more than half of the world's industrial production and a quarter of the world's consumption power. They could build their infrastructure to the hottest deserts and the coldest glaciers. During dangerous moments, they could easily mobilize an army of more than ten million united against a common enemy, and they used the most advanced weapons to arm them to the teeth.
This was the true torrent of steel.
If they wanted the current Dragon City to completely replicate such a glorious and powerful civilization in the Other World, they simply did not have the strength to do so!
"That makes sense," Meng Chao said curiously.
"Then, according to the theory of the sun never setting, which of the many powerful civilizations on Earth is the most worthy for the current Dragon City to emulate? The sun never sets … The empire where the sun never sets? "
"That's right. The supporters of this theory believe that there are a lot of similarities between the empire where the sun never sets on Earth during the industrial revolution and the current Dragon City civilization. Perhaps we can learn some lessons from how this small island country rose to power and became a superpower that has the American flag spread all over the world," Shao Zhengyang said.
Shao Zhengyang said. "The current Dragon City is far from a civilization with a large territory, a large population, and a lot of resources. We're trapped in Monster Mountain Range, and we don't have anything to do with having a lot of resources. Instead, we're like an island in a foreign land. We're similar to the empire where the sun never sets in the past, even though we're different.
"At the same time, since the locals of the Other World haven't discovered us, we can assume that they don't have the ability to explore the entire world. Their civilization and technology are different from ours, since we can build large armored airships, master instant teleportation technology, and carry out long-distance combat across continents.
"This is also the most important advantage of the empire where the sun never sets after it completes the industrial revolution. It has strong ships and cannons compared to the ancient countries that have a lot of people but are relatively backward in science, technology, and social organization.
"So, Dragon City should fully replicate the strategies and paths the empire where the sun never sets from its rise to its expansion. That's the only way we can create an Other World version of the empire where the sun never sets so that our war flags can bask in the crimson sunlight of the Other World twenty-four hours a day!"
From the sound of it, it was indeed a self-justifying theory that was full of temptation.
But Meng Chao could smell a hint of foul stench in the words.
"Then, based on the theory of the sun never setting, what should Dragon City do in the era after the Monster War?" he asked patiently.
"The theory of the sun never setting explains everything in detail regarding economics, military affairs, construction, colonization, and all other aspects. If you're free, you can go online. You'll be able to find it in plenty of places. By the way, they also seem to have clubs and seminars. With your name, if you want to join them, you can easily get an invitation."
Shao Zhengyang smiled faintly and said, "But no matter how much they talk about it, the core of it is just one thing. If Dragon City's civilization expands, it must rely on the mega corporations and peerless fighters. That's why it must gather the important tactical resources in these two groups. At the same time, it must give them more privileges so that they can develop freely without any obstacles, interference, or management!"
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