1369. "If"
"If" was a very interesting word. If one looked at it in a different way, it would be that the existence that appeared in "if" was often perfect.
"If only I had checked the previous question one more time …"
"If only XXX had been the one to do the script, it would definitely have passed the review …"
"If only I had left ten minutes earlier, I would definitely not be stuck on the road …"
Of course, this naturally included "if only" the Americans had not targeted the Guardian Group and had cooperated with them sincerely, then the world would not have suffered such heavy casualties in the invasion of the Dimensional Universe this time!
Yes, "if" was such a magical word.
But in reality, the person who used this "if" might not have considered that even if he had checked the calculations one more time, he would still have made a mistake. Even if only XXX had been the one to do the script, it might have been even worse. Even if only he had left ten minutes earlier, he would only be stuck on the road for another ten minutes.
Of course, this also included that even if the United States and the Guardian Group cooperated sincerely, the world would still have suffered heavy casualties.
Actually, this was the reality. Whether it was the promotion battle of the Gold Group or the promotion battle of the Platinum Group, the challengers who participated in the promotion actually had a huge advantage. That was, the System Space would help them to be directly transported to this world. It was impossible to guard against, impossible to guard against.
The promotion battle of the Gold Group was still alright. A few masters from the Silver Group would not be able to affect the order of the world. However, in the promotion battle of the Platinum Group, a few teams, dozens of masters from the Gold Group, and a few armies would appear in the world without any warning. Such a force could easily destroy a country! Moreover, the System would also choose a location for them where they would not be discovered immediately!
Under such circumstances, no matter how strong the Guardian Group was and how comprehensive their control was, it was impossible for them to take care of everything. Heavy losses were inevitable. Therefore, if the Guardian Group had appeared from the start, then at that time, the one that appeared in the "if only" might have been the United States or the five permanent members of the United Nations!
"If only" the Guardian Group had not meddled and let the United States and the United Nations deal with it from the start, then there would not have been so many casualties. Such an "if only" could have really killed the Guardian Group!
The successive storms might even have overturned the very foundation of the existence of the Guardian Group! If they wanted to seek world hegemony, there was no other way but to start a world war! Even if the Guardian Group conquered the whole world by force, the following guerrilla warfare, overtly complying but covertly opposing, underground activities, terrorist attacks, and so on would be enough to make Tang Yu overwhelmed. This world would basically be gone!
As for those who were calling for the unification of the world by martial arts, it was not even enough to describe them.
So, in fact, this was the Guardian Group, the biggest crisis that Tang Yu had faced in this promotion battle! He had to carefully control the media, carefully adjust his relationship with the international community, carefully provoke the United States, let the United States take the lead, and carefully make himself the victim.
He had to let the United States make the first move and let the United States bear the brunt of this storm of public opinion. After all, the United States was different from the Guardian Group. It had been established for more than 200 years and had always been the protagonist of the world. It had also played the most crucial role in the two world wars. With the reputation and foundation of the United States, they would naturally not be knocked down by this storm.
Fortunately, with Chen Gang's diplomacy, Fox Deity's planning, and Lee Sung-ho's coordination, Tang Yu succeeded. The Guardian Group became the existence of 'what if' and successfully poured all the dirty water on the United States. Moreover, they also created a strong and low-key international image in the world, which was very beneficial for their future development.
As for the United States, they naturally did not deserve sympathy. Because in many things, although Golden City added fuel to the fire, it was their own behavior, their own choice, and they could not blame anyone. This was the international situation. Some people rose, and naturally, some people fell. From Ottoman Turkey and Tsarist Russia during World War I, to the Third Reich of Germany during World War II, and then to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, they became the stepping stones of emerging hegemons in their final moments.
Now, it was the United States' turn.
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At the command center of Aurora Island, there was a very special visitor here — the President of the United States.
"Oh, I didn't expect that at this time, His Excellency the President would come to visit in person. I am really flattered." Tang Yu said with a fake smile. He sat on the sofa and did not stand up, but he also made a gesture to invite the President to sit on the sofa opposite him.
"After I return to the country, I don't have to wait for the impeachment process in Congress. I will submit my resignation to Congress as soon as possible. These consequences will be borne by me alone. "The President of the United States did not sit down, but stood in front of Tang Yu and said straightforwardly.
"You … what consequences do you want to bear?" Tang Yu asked faintly.
"The annexation of the Guardian Group's technology and property was personally ordered by me, and I personally pushed for it. It was me who persuaded Congress to regard the Guardian Group as the biggest opponent of UA hegemony, and it was me who decided to treat the Guardian Group with the toughest attitude. Therefore, regarding the confrontation between the United States and the Guardian Group caused by my decisions, I sincerely apologize and am willing to bear all the consequences, "said the President of the United States.
"You are the President, and your words and deeds will represent the United States of America. But now, you seem to confuse your identity as the President with your identity as an 'individual'. You have made a mistake as a country, and then apologize as an individual and bear the consequences? I have to doubt the sincerity of your apology, although I also think you do need to apologize to me. "Tang Yu still did not stand up, and his face was expressionless.
"What I mean is that before I officially step down, I am still the President of the United States. Now, on behalf of the United States of America, I am expressing our most sincere apologies to you and the Guardian Group." The President of the United States sighed, stood at attention, lowered his proud head, and bowed deeply to Tang Yu.
Since the Declaration of Independence was issued in 1776, the United States had developed rapidly with its unique geographical advantages. Whether it was the Spanish-American War, the Civil War, or the subsequent two World Wars, the pride of the Americans had never changed. They had always faced challenges with the toughest attitude.
But now, the Americans, who had never bowed to anyone, finally bowed in front of Tang Yu!!
Tang Yu could not be indifferent at this time. He waited for a second or so and accepted the bow of the President of the United States. After that, he stood up and stepped aside, not letting the President of the United States keep bowing. He nodded and said, "The United States is still the world's leading power, and the world cannot do without the United States. Of course, I don't want to belittle myself. The world also cannot do without the Guardian Group. In the future, I hope we can cooperate more and confront less, and work together for the advancement of human civilization. "
The President of the United States also smiled and said, "This is a matter for the future. All the arrested employees of the Guardian Group will be released, and the government will publicly apologize and give compensation. As for the subsequent negotiations between the Guardian Group and the United States, it will be up to the new President to discuss with you. "
"Very good." Tang Yu nodded.
"But to be honest, now that I think about it, at that time, I was really blinded by anger and made a lot of unthinkable decisions!" Seeing that the atmosphere had eased a lot, the President of the United States also began to talk.
"This is not difficult to understand, because among the magicians who invaded, there was a master of mind magic. He implanted psychological suggestions in you," Tang Yu replied.
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