Chapter 1576
Chapter 1576 - 1572 Accelerate
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"Uh, having your homeland stolen, what kind of feeling that must be."
Lu Ping’an originally thought it was just a piece of gossip news, but it eventually became a hot topic for everyone and even in the foreseeable future, it would receive long-term attention.
In fact, everyone is well aware that this matter is an important historical event that will inevitably involve everyone sooner or later.
"Will we be asked to go back and fight?"
"Can the maritime front hold?"
From that moment on, Earth was no longer safe. When home also became a war zone, everyone would be drawn in.
Not to mention the distant future, if Wailong State’s Moon Dragon Island really did face war, Elder Liu and the others would definitely go back to support, and Lu would surely be pulled in as well.
Each Proper God Church, although expanding externally, still had their foundations on Earth, at least at this current time.
Those from the God of Martial Fight who came and went, they too talked about this matter, with a tone full of resentment.
All about how those useless bums in Australia with no sense of Martial Virtue managed to turn a land of treasure into a junkyard.
About how everyone knew they were unworthy of their status, and it was only a matter of time before they met with disaster. Now their land has been seized by the Foreign Invaders, and next would be the threat to the entire Southern Archipelagos and Southeast Asia.
About how our side has long been ready with a fleet, prepared just for such situations, knowing full well those guys wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure from their doorstep...
"Too many rumors, almost none credible. Probably only by returning to the homeland can one get first-hand news."
Whereas the angry and indignant attitudes of so many on his side made Lu Ping’an feel somewhat pleased but also somewhat helpless.
Helpless because many people obviously began to lose interest in their work, at least they grew very concerned about the rumors regarding their hometown, getting unnecessarily alarmed.
Pleased because at least it seems now, for most people, the Eastern Country still is the spiritual homeland and they still care about their homeland, about the human race... at least the Eastern ethnic group has not yet become the most helpless scattering of sand.
Lu Ping’an also reflected on himself, as he used to just focus on his own little patch without paying much attention to the politics and geography of the Eastern Country.
His position back then was clear: do some business domestically and in the Exotic Realm, and at most act as a Hired Thug; there was really no reason for him to delve into international policies and foreign diplomacy... During the normal growth of a boy, one would watch some TV, chat, and gain some understanding of international situations, foreign relations—a dose of reality Lu Ping’an missed.
Even on the rare occasions he could have paid attention, he considered the common knowledge of another world, and didn’t take it too seriously.
Now, if the homeland went to war and the Eastern Country got dragged in, that region might well become his future battlefield, and not paying attention would be truly unfeasible.
Even if Lin Nu’s Church did not offer support, if the Eastern Country’s Officialdom asked him to return, he certainly would not refuse.
Moreover, his abilities were probably quite suited for the Pacific battlefield... in Lu Ping’an’s view, the chances of him taking part in the battle were at least sixty to seventy percent.
"...The fall of Aus is highly probable."
Nowadays, Lu Ping’an has quite a few military service medals, and has caught up on various strategies and tactics, he can be called an old stager on the battlefield.
His position has also determined that he must spend time learning strategic vision and various battlefield-related theories. When he truly began to consider his own homeland as a battlefield, he felt somewhat more at ease.
After all, he could see that the fall of Aus was a highly likely event, and the Eastern Country must be prepared for it, which would actually make the situation not too terrible.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, truly a disaster, no wonder Aus people’s companies are going crazy abroad. It’s possible they’ve already given up on their homeland..." In a sense, Lu Ping’an also stepped on the accelerator for their headlong rush towards the cliff.
Including the Green Planet in the Foreign Domain, the performance of the Aus people in battle is not very impressive. The reason is actually quite simple: no matter how powerful a multinational corporation is, it’s still just a company, an entity primarily concerned with profit. Its employees must prove their worth; the useless ones will be treated coldly or directly fired... Although they seem like elite troops, in reality, they’re mostly exquisite egoists with both their power scope and the core backbone being limited.
As for Plane Exploration, it often involves taking losses. Without the will and vast foundation of a nation-state, not to mention attrition, the mere appearance of profit and loss on the ledger would make them consider whether to cut their losses in time. And in terms of volume, they truly cannot compare with nation-state-level powers.
The more involved he is in Plane Exploration, the more Lu Ping’an is convinced of the powerlessness of "companies" and "small groups" in the face of the world at large. A vast human resource pool and infinite logistics supplies are prerequisites for exploring, understanding, and conquering the world.
"No wonder the international status of the Eastern Country is constantly rising."
In fact, as the Nirvana Plan unfolds, more and more countries have joined in the Exploration of the Exotic Realm, making the international situation even more subtle.
Originally, many small and medium-sized countries were eager for new development space, but after actually stepping out, they discovered that the competition outside is even more brutal and bloody than on Earth... Truly, some small countries would consider a few hundred individuals a large army, and the loss of tens of thousands could shake their very foundation.
The Law of the Jungle in the Foreign Domain requires population and resources far more than peaceful Earth does. After all, it still comes down to the competition of comprehensive national power.
Those small countries in Southeast Asia, along with some of the lower-tier participants in the Nirvana Plan, have also encountered a lot of troubles, naturally forming alliances, and seeking assistance from the Eastern Country in various aspects... In recent years, the Eastern Country indeed has extended its hand and provided a lot of help, making neighboring countries more "friendly" towards it.
Some things can only be done and not spoken; now in the waters of the Southeast Sea and East Asia, the words of Easterners are more influential than the local officials.
Regrettably, at this time, it might not be wealth, but a burden...
"Attacking strategic weak points, this is the most basic of basics..."
It’s the same problem with Aus; it is an overseas island and is itself in chaos. If I were the Foreign Invader, I would undoubtedly target it as the first.
After capturing it, the continent and its resources could become a premium outpost base.
That region also hangs solitary overseas, making it very difficult for outsiders to attack, especially when it is highly probable that the invaders are from the Sea Tribe.
"Is it confirmed to be the Sea Tribe?"
"Confirmed. It’s unclear if it’s the Octopus, but it’s mostly related."
Is it Octopus’s counterattack? Lu Ping’an shook his head. Such grand strategy is not a matter of the moment; it could well be that they received intelligence that the opponent is planning a major offensive, which is why they have invested heavily in preparations for naval warfare and combat against the Octopus.
Now, many warriors have completed practical water warfare training on Mercury 42, and both their Career Ability and equipment set-up are geared towards the water warfare challenge. Those who have completed their rotations might already be on the front line in the defense of the East Sea and Southeast Asia.
"Eh, they couldn’t have known in advance, could they..."
Country A knows Country B wants to attack it, and Country B also knows that Country A is aware; so will B still attack... Definitely, as in most cases, the movement of national and power-level forces cannot be hidden, and once mobilized, they cannot be stopped.
Perhaps these years the Eastern Country has appeared so anxious because they know that ocean warfare is destined to start, whether it’s Aus exploding or some other maritime area.
"In that case, it’s still good that Aus exploded. After all, there’s some buffer zone in front, and there’s enough time for us to complete industrial relocation and preparation for war."
Thinking and preparing, Lu Ping’an is also ready.
"It’s time to accelerate, ready the Legion, and prepare for the Plane defense war."
— End of Chapter 1576 —