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Madeleine was also helpless, because Washington was going crazy. They couldn't understand what was happening at all, but they did know that Dongfeng ballistic missiles had suddenly hit them in the face, and they also knew that their radar hadn't detected them. All of this combined meant the very real reality: "If you don't bow down, you'll get beaten."
At that time, the US government was not as abstract as it is now in the 21st century, and it made a quick, rational, and correct judgment.
The current situation is that the intelligence network that was originally within Xinhua has been completely lost and cannot be contacted at all. In other words, all previous efforts have been in vain. So, hoping to steal Xinhua's secrets through espionage is out of the question, at least not in the short term. So, we should bow our heads and back. We can't possibly wage a nuclear war against Xinhua now.
If the United States had truly dared to do that, a new war would have begun after World War II, before the Soviet Union acquired nuclear weapons.
Why the Cold War? It's because the capitalists, who had the first-mover advantage, were afraid of death. As long as the cost was bearable, they wouldn't care about quickly and completely annihilating the Soviet Union, and then planning the whole world according to their own ideas, creating an Eden for capitalists.
Even without considering that much, just look at the missiles Xinhua just launched – three thousand of them!
If they can suddenly produce 3,000 missiles and send them flying across the Atlantic, then they can certainly produce 30,000 missiles in a nuclear war and fight to the death.
We can't afford to offend them, so let's talk from the heart, okay? Let's sit down and talk; there's no need for fighting.
See? This is the normal way to deal with the US and Europe. There's no beating around the bush. Just lay the gun on the table. The so-called infighting among Western politicians is nothing compared to our ancestors. Similar scenarios have been repeated countless times in the more than 8,000 years of Chinese history. Their petty cleverness is simply unbearable to us. They're too straightforward, as if they're afraid others won't understand what they're trying to say.
This also means that the country's credibility is being rapidly depleted. Some things cannot be said, or even said directly. Euphemisms are used to shift blame. Silence does not mean inaction. Gentle words are on the lips, but a big stick is in hand.
This is a typical case of someone who only reads half of Sun Tzu's Art of War and only knows how to beat people into submission, forgetting all the principles of the art.
In this beginner's game, expert maneuvers are completely unnecessary; just be straightforward. Fortunately, we can easily achieve backward compatibility. With just a few simple words and a straightforward, slap-in-the-face maneuver, the American representative's eyes instantly cleared up considerably.
At this point, it was clear to everyone that the United States had backed down and admitted defeat.
Strange, strange, really strange. Today, America is a mess. One second it's all academic geniuses, the next it's like Zhao Gou (a historical figure known for his eccentricities).
This scene left the Russian representative watching with mixed feelings. In the past, only the Soviet Union and France during De Gaulle's time dared to challenge the United States like this. Now the Soviet Union is history, and Russia has not only failed to integrate into the West, but is also being exploited by them in various ways. On the contrary, Xinhua can not only stand up to the United States, but also slap them in the face, and the other side has to greet it with a smile.
These were originally privileges reserved for the Soviet Union.
The game played by the United Nations is merely a microcosm of China's transformation in foreign relations in the new era. Just as Li Ba was displaying China's domineering spirit, Russia received a bolt from the blue.
"What did you say? Xinhua cancelled all its weapons orders!"
Section 10: The Legacy of the Soviet Union is No Longer Needed
Do you all remember the Su-27?
The single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather air superiority heavy fighter is a standard third-generation aircraft and a symbol of an era.
It was also the last glory of a country before its decline (the SU-27 entered service in 1985).
If the Soviet Union hadn't collapsed, purchasing such advanced fighter jets from there would have been a pipe dream. But now the Soviet Union is gone, Russia is starving, Ukraine is spiraling into hell, and the other former Soviet republics aren't much better off.
To put it simply, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, most of the countries that were originally part of the Warsaw Pact system regressed.
Poland's ability to maintain a relatively good standing is fundamentally due to the fact that the US and the West needed it as a frontline in their confrontation. Germany wanted a shield for itself, and Poland's inherent anti-Soviet and anti-Russian stance provided it with various forms of support. Even so, Poland only fared relatively well in Eastern Europe; on the world stage, it remained largely unknown. If it weren't for certain insightful comments, our impression of Poland would probably only be that of a country divided in two during World War II.
In addition to the Su-27, the technology imported from abroad also included the Sovremenny-class destroyer, which was frequently in the news and was the subject of various calculations by military commentators and netizens about whether it could compete with the US aircraft carriers—these were the four new-era "kings" of the US Navy.
These are all microcosms of our country's development, representing the arduous progress of an era.
For us, who could come up with the idea of loading army artillery onto cargo ships as amphibious assault ships, we really thought of everything back then, except surrender. Because everyone knew the consequences of surrendering to imperialism: they would just grin and devour you, then step on your corpse and shout to the world, "Look, this is what slaves are like, they deserve to die."
Having experienced humiliation, they understand the necessity of struggle.
But for now, let the Russians do their own archaeological work on those old relics left over from the Soviet Union. Xinhua has no shortage of talent or technology, and Qinshan can mobilize them, and even apply for off-site assistance.
"Is this our country's stealth bomber!?"
Director Zhang could hardly believe his eyes, but the sensation in his hands told him that this was something real.
"That's right, this is our country's latest stealth fighter jet. It can fly at twenty times the speed of sound while remaining stealthy across all wavelengths. And this is just the most basic data; there's more..."
Zhang had no idea that the person introducing the stealth fighter to him was his son from another world.
Of course, this is achieved by remotely controlling the construct as a player inside the game pod, but what does it matter?
This is also a real world. Xiao Zhang was very happy to see his father again, especially since his father was still so young. It was a wonderful experience.
Even though my father has passed away, having meal replacements is still a good thing.
Many players also make up for their regrets in similar ways, and some have even formed mutual aid groups.
Of course, players are also quite strict with themselves in this world. If they don't like something, they will really punch and kick it, especially if someone has done something really wrong in the past. They might even want to strangle their younger self.
That's why people are said to be the most ruthless to themselves (laughs).
"No wonder we no longer need to import technology from the former Soviet Union; we have better technology ourselves!"
At this time, Director Zhang, who was not yet the well-known Director Zhang of later generations, was as happy as a child.
Seeing their motherland grow stronger day by day, every Chinese son and daughter feels genuinely happy.
What? Someone's unhappy? Damn it, he's definitely a traitor, let's play a game with his family tree.
This was a devastating blow to Russia at that time. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's privatization process, coupled with its rampant comprador economy and shock therapy, had left it in its weakest state since the disintegration. The entire country was crumbling. To put it bluntly, if Yeltsin hadn't chosen Putin to maintain order, Russia might have truly disintegrated a second time. Isn't it unbelievable that one person could decide the fate of a nation? What kind of heroic historical perspective is this?
You're mistaken. This is precisely the people's historical perspective. Right now, Russia needs a hero with a tough image. Yeltsin made the right choice at a crucial historical juncture. With favorable timing, location, and popular support, Russia survived. Otherwise, relying solely on Putin would have been difficult, as no one else in Russia wanted to survive, and this so-called great power would have fallen apart.
What, haven't the lessons from the Soviet Union been enough? Do you want something even more exciting?
However, Russia was very weak at that time in 1994. It should be noted that the end of that year was the beginning of the First Chechen War. Russia's performance in the Chechen War was very much in line with our stereotype of a comprador regime. The value of the Kuomintang regime was still rising, and at least the main force of the Kuomintang was not so badly defeated in actual combat.
Clearly, if salaries aren't paid, no matter how powerful a country was before, its army will become worthless. You wouldn't think those Russian oligarchs who hold multiple green cards after the collapse of the Soviet Union aren't compradors, would you?
Even so, Russia is still lucky, because the worst-hit country is Ukraine.
This time, however, many people will give Ukraine a strong push before it truly falls into ruin, like shooting an insect at the sun.
"Our Su-27 is the best fighter jet in the world. The Ministry of Defense has already granted permission for its sale, as long as..."
"I'm sorry, but our country already has more advanced fighter jets, so we no longer need the Su-27. I hope we can cooperate happily in other areas in the future."
This concludes the final exchange between the representatives of the Sino-Russian arms purchase negotiations.
Initially, Russia thought China was trying to exert pressure through this tactic. Tsk tsk tsk, how absurd! Our Great Soviet Union... Great Russia, what haven't we seen? You think it's too expensive? I think it's too expensive too! This is the price. Buy it if you want, don't buy it if you don't! There are plenty of countries that like our Soviet Union... Russian arms!
Excellent, very confident speech. I hope you can continue to do so.
This was followed by China's strong remarks at the UN General Assembly and its coercion of the US and Japan.
At the time, Xinhua was celebrating the Spring Festival. When these events were reported in the news, not only were domestic viewers bewildered, but even the host was completely dumbfounded, reading the script as if he were an ally.
The CCTV host later recalled: I really thought I was dreaming at the time.
Those who advocated for the Japanese and their offspring naturally tried desperately to defend their supposed fathers and deny that these claims were true, but Xinhua quickly refuted their desperate struggles with compelling evidence.
The Liaoning aircraft carrier battle group docked directly at Dalian Port for a seven-day open day featuring a joint celebration between the military and civilians.
Come and see, facts speak louder than words.
What, you mean a spy?
Hahahaha, all the professional spies have been caught. What's left are just small fry and those who are useful. With their limited technical skills, honestly, there's no way they could leak any valuable intelligence. What they could do is make the US even more afraid, so the War on Terror can be considered a success.
We open our doors to welcome guests from all directions. Look, everyone can look, let's celebrate the New Year together.
Considering that it would be troublesome to bring other aircraft carriers back at this time, the Xinhua aircraft carrier was added, bringing the total to eighteen.
Anyway, when the workers at Dalian Port woke up the next day, wow, the port had been expanded to include an aircraft carrier, or rather, a battle group!
"Old Wang, give yourself a good thrashing, I'm starting to doubt my eyes."
"Am I crazy? Take a moment to realize, it's not an illusion, there really is an aircraft carrier."
"Didn't the Caizhou fleet just send away seventeen ships not long ago? How come there are still more?"
"It must have been developed under state secrets. This will definitely be the aircraft carrier on the open day."
"Being able to board our own aircraft carrier is worth dying for!"
"Not just aircraft carriers, I've heard that other warships can also be deployed."
"That's great! I must buy tickets for my child right away!"
"Don't rush, don't rush! It's been said that port workers can tour the ship for free, and their families can buy half-price tickets, per person. Everyone hurry up and go!"
"Let's go, let's hurry!"
The entire port of Dalian was abuzz with excitement. It was a glorious day. When the workers stopped their shifts, just looking at the aircraft carrier gave them even more motivation. This was what it meant for the strength of the motherland to be within reach.
Immediately, the whole country was in an uproar, and a massive influx of people began to flow into Liaoning. It is conservatively estimated that a population movement equivalent to that of the Spring Festival is about to arrive, and the entire Liaoning province must be prepared to welcome this wave of traffic.
After all, people coming to Liaoning can't just be looking at the aircraft carrier; they'll have other needs. No matter how big Dalian is, it can't accommodate nearly 100 million visitors. The surrounding areas will definitely be packed, which will boost the economy of the entire Northeast. Not to mention, the people in the south can get a taste of the joy of snow that never melts in winter.
Doesn't that sound exaggerated to the point of being unreal? When the Liaoning appeared, we weren't that crazy, and the open day wasn't that outrageous either. You're talking nonsense.
My friend, don't forget what year this is. When we had the Liaoning in 2012, it was a natural progression. But the world is only in 1994 now. Having an aircraft carrier at this point in time has an impact no less than that of the development of nuclear weapons and satellites.
Of course, many bigwigs in China were completely bewildered. The phones in the old man's office were ringing off the hook, mostly from the navy, asking when the country had established a secret navy and why these generals had no right to know.
Qin Shan left all the explanations to the old man. Anyway, it wasn't anything important. A simple "state secret" would be enough to shut them down. As for the navy, what they wanted most were ships. Now that a huge aircraft carrier fleet was in front of them, they couldn't possibly not be tempted. This was a good opportunity to give the military a major reshuffle.
After all, during the previous reforms, many people in the military had ventured into the economic sphere. Military involvement in business is a major taboo in any era and any country, and must be stopped. At the same time, the relevant personnel should be dealt with seriously. Those who have made contributions to the country can be given special consideration, and even after retirement, they can enjoy good allowances and benefits. We cannot wrong the meritorious people. For example, the heroes who bought the Varyag in history. Although they are few, there is no shortage of such heroes in any era.
However, for various reasons, just as you can't kill a judge for making a wrongful conviction, if you really investigate a lot of things, you'll find a lot of scandals. Without the authority of the founding emperor to keep you in check, it's best not to do such shocking things. Do you really think that once you become a leader, your word is law?
Please, even Qin Shi Huang wasn't that powerful. Some things just require compromise.
But Qin Shan is different. He is a force to be reckoned with in this era, and even in this world. Therefore, he can act in accordance with the fairest and most just standards, ensuring that everyone who does something wrong is held accountable for their actions. It is impossible to execute everyone. Even Zhu Yuanzhang did not indiscriminately distribute cards. The targets of the attack must be precise. Qin Shan wants to eliminate the enemy and enforce justice, not create enemies or bombard them indiscriminately.
Therefore, many judges who made wrongful convictions have been removed from their posts, especially those who made convictions despite insufficient evidence. They must explain whether they were pressured by someone, make a clear statement, and provide evidence. If they don't explain clearly, not only will their entire family suffer, but their children's future will also be bleak, and their three generations will be barred from taking civil service exams or engaging in business activities above the individual level.
Forget about going abroad, unless you tear up your passport and try to slip it out.
It's up to you.
After a series of moves, so far no one has been unwilling to confess, the approval rating is 100% (lol).
For the Chinese people, this is a meaningful New Year, and also a sign of Xinhua's comprehensive rise. Soon, Xinhua will have to settle accounts with those dishonest little guys around it.
Section 11: We players absolutely must establish this new Soviet Union!
When the Soviet Union collapsed, our merchants were even able to trade canned goods for advanced Soviet weapons.
As someone from Northeast China, Qin Shan wants to clarify that this is true, yes, it is true.
At the time, it really was a matter of how daring people were and how much money they could make. But please note that this was, after all, a gray industry, which was extremely dangerous for the participants. Those who succeeded would certainly go down in history or become legends, but many more failures were likely to be buried forever under the permafrost of the Russian Far East.
Fun fact: Murders in the Russian Far East have an extremely low clearance rate.
After all, even we can't cover every corner of the country with cameras, let alone Russia, which is vast and sparsely populated. In the Far East, there are hardly any people. In the wilderness far from civilization, only morality determines a person's behavior, and morality is often the social principle that is most easily abandoned.
And please note that this is smuggling after all. If you don't have connections, and very strong connections at that, even if you receive a stroke of luck, you may just be doing the work for someone else. It sounds easy to go clean and get out of trouble, but very few people actually do it.
It's common practice to keep you as a piggy bank and then slaughter you when needed, especially in the Northeast region where social order is sliding into darkness after the wave of layoffs. The army and police have become the most dangerous entities under this order.
Fortunately, there is still a chance to save them. Before many people were forced into depravity, the factors that guided them had already disappeared.
The military's involvement in business was halted, and anyone who objected was sent to plant trees in the Northwest. Qin Shan demonstrated absolute firmness on this issue.
If you have any complaints, please keep them to yourself, sir. You don't want your family to be wiped out in a game of elimination, do you?
What? We live in a society governed by the rule of law.
Alright then, I have plenty of ways to make your whole family disappear without a trace in this game. We're decent people, so the choice is yours.
After taking down a few bigwigs who were ringleaders in extortion and corruption, the rest of the work became much easier.
The economic power that the military had access to was quickly cut off. The more formal ones were transferred to state-owned or state-controlled enterprises, or state-owned shares were made. It's time to bring back the public-private partnership. This is a good system and we can't just throw it away, especially for those industrial giants that have already achieved a certain scale.
Worried they'll run away?
Hehehe, if a country really wants to deal with someone, especially a country that is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, then no one on Earth can stop them, unless that person is cheating.
It is an obvious fact that those who want to transfer domestic assets abroad do not have the ability to do so, so they must honestly accept the supervision of the state and the people. However, not all industries are public-private partnerships. Enterprises that can be backed by the state have guaranteed strength and future. Such enterprises are like the nation's fate, and they are also a huge political asset for their creators, the kind that can save lives in critical moments.
What China has no shortage of is smart people. The descendants of business tycoons who have developed in the country all strive to enter politics. On the contrary, those who have gone abroad and stopped their capitalist planning think that they have everything by controlling the economy, and naively believe that the Western world is paradise.
There's nothing wrong with that, it's just that you'll be reborn in the Pure Land.
Western capitalists understand the importance of remotely controlling the government better. Look at their members of Congress; they are all agents of various large corporations. As long as they serve their financial backers well, they can be specially recruited after retirement and enjoy a million-dollar annual salary. They are very skilled at playing the revolving door game, while our ancestors could only play with what they had already learned.
Take a look at the Nine-Rank System of the Jin Dynasty; it was the pinnacle of power succession in a secular state.
Then the Western Jin Dynasty was destroyed by its own people, which fully demonstrates how unacceptable the Chinese people are to a society with rigid class divisions.
If the court doesn't want me, then I guess I'll just have to rebel. (v)c
What was that joke again? There wasn't a single person of Chinese descent on Lolita Island's list; you weren't even in their circle.