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"Truly worthy of being called a superior nation!"
"Yes, they are completely different from those unevolved barbarians in Britain."
"We are originally a member of the Chinese civilization sphere, and this is just a return to it."
"There's nothing to hesitate about!" The Prime Minister of the Republic of Japan slammed his fist on the table during an internal meeting and exclaimed excitedly, "Gentlemen, if it were Britain, they would have betrayed us without hesitation by now. Only our true superpower, the only father nation in Asia, would stand by their child at the most critical moment. It's time for us to prove the loyalty of the Yamato people to the great Celestial Empire!"
"For the new order! For the Celestial Empire!"
The life of worshipping the extremely powerful has once again descended into madness, a madness of clinging to the powerful.
It's no wonder they're going crazy; Qin Shan has given them way too much.
Although the Japanese army's treatment was not as good as that of the Allied forces, the Allied officials, led by Li Xingke, were in charge of logistics, distribution of military supplies, and disability allowances. They strictly implemented Qin Shan's requirement to "treat wounded and disabled soldiers well." Furthermore, the Japanese army did not have the concept of missing persons; if you went missing, it was considered a death in action, and your family would receive allowances, and your children would enjoy the benefits for children of martyrs. If you returned later, it was fine; the death allowances issued earlier could be repaid with your discharge allowance. If that was not enough, it would be deducted proportionally from your future income. In short, all treatment was fair, just, and transparent.
If such treatment is implemented properly, not only the Japanese army, but in fact the vast majority of armies will be brave and good at fighting.
If you don't believe me, ask the Ming army that became the Eight Banners.
If the money isn't for military expenses, is it for reparations?
"The matter in Japan has come to an end. It's a pity there was no storyline of high school students saving the world, haha."
The latest news Qin Shan received is that Lelouch and his sister Nunnally, who were originally the protagonists in the anime, have been confirmed to have died in the chaos of the Tokyo Concession. Their deaths were very tragic, but this is not surprising. When the Tokyo Concession was breached, a large number of angry Japanese people carried out a crazy revenge against the local Britons. It is conservatively estimated that more than 10,000 people died. Given the perverted nature of the Japanese, one can imagine the scene. It was basically a miniature massacre. It is said that the severed heads were piled up into a small mountain, surrounded by dancing and revelry crowds and burning cannons.
The Japanese are truly talented at creating Bloodborne. Just look at these visuals; you could definitely connect with the blood-healing patients in Bloodborne.
This is not surprising, or rather, it is the norm.
Japan is too small. Even with its unique resources, it is still too small. Its small size means that any power struggles that occur here will inevitably become a disaster for the locals. An island nation surrounded by the sea, once it loses control of the sea, is nothing more than a fat sheep to be slaughtered. If it still has some fat meat, then it becomes a case of "a man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure."
To think that such a small stage could influence global affairs is entirely a product of the imagination of Japanese animators.
However, there were some special discoveries in Japan, such as an immortal witch and what she represented. Qin Shan was very interested in those technologies.
"You are not from this world."
This is CC's first reaction upon seeing Yubari, after being rescued from the research institute by Yubari and his men.
"Interesting reaction. It seems you should talk to the admiral."
Indeed, Qin Shan is very interested in the C world. He wonders if the subconscious, or rather, the community of human consciousness, has any further development potential, such as creating something like Kara, while retaining a certain...
The independence of the individual only enables humanity to achieve integration across languages, beliefs, scripts, skin colors, and races.
CC was then sent to the Forbidden City in Luoyang, where she met Qin Shan.
"It seems you are the admiral they were talking about."
CC's gaze swept over Lexington and Saratoga, then fell upon Qin Shan.
"Is it your authority in World C to say we are from outside the world, or is it just your personal feeling?"
"You know about the C world?" CC was surprised.
"Human consciousness community, interesting stuff. We don't have that in my hometown, so your ability is ineffective against me."
The so-called GEASS ability is actually a kind of permission implantation, which puts one's own consciousness and permission above that of others. This allows the other party to achieve the desired effect of the person with the permission while retaining their own consciousness outside of their permissions. Since people have different consciousness, beliefs, and pursuits, the effects of GEASS ability will vary. However, there is an absolute basis for all of this: the other party's consciousness must be connected to the C world before they can be affected by the GEASS ability.
In layman's terms: Two completely independent computers, with no connection whatsoever, cannot gain access to each other.
This resulted in the formation of such a hierarchy of permissions.
At the top are the contract givers and users of the Sword of Akasha: CODE holders, similar to CC and VV.
The executors and managers in the middle: Geass like Lelouch and Charles.
The lowest level consists of ordinary people, who are mainly responsible for providing bricks and tiles for the C world and are the foundation of the collective human consciousness.
So this is a Brahmanical society with a clear class distinction. Whenever an individual awakens and pursues their own value in this system, the whole system will inevitably have a bug. Whether the bug is cleaned up, or the bug becomes a new program, or even a virus within the program, and eventually turns the tables, depends on the evolution of history.
In any case, those who manipulate people's hearts and minds never have a good ending. Even if they themselves are not purged, their descendants will be thoroughly purged, like Sima Yi who pointed at the Luo River and farted.
Next, Qin Shan had CC try to form a contract with him, but naturally, it had no effect.
“You really aren’t from this world,” CC said.
"However, I can grant your wish."
"My wish?"
"Yes, Miss CC, have you had enough of living?"
"I have a way to kill you."
"The method is very simple: take you to another world, kill you, and you're truly dead."
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"Your abilities are worthless to me. And next, I will completely sever the connection between the Central Region and World C. No matter how hard Emperor Charles tries, there will always be a place in this world that he cannot cover. Oh, or I can just demolish World C. But before that, I will do some research."
When it comes to interference in the realm of mental consciousness, extraordinary individuals are undoubtedly among the best. Even if they are not experts in this field, as long as their mental strength is sufficient, they can influence those around them. This influence also exists among ordinary people and is collectively referred to as "personal charisma."
“You want to kill me?” CC asked.
"That's up to you. As for what you want to do next, I welcome you to stay, and I won't stop you from leaving. As for telling the world what happened in Zhonglian, hahaha, whatever you want, I don't care."
It really doesn't matter. Regardless of whether the world believes it or not, even if it were true, the people of the Central Federation wouldn't believe it.
It's the classic joke: Aliens invade Earth and declare all humans their slaves, forcing them to work seven hours a day, rest only two days a week, and only take a maximum of seven days off for public holidays. Overtime is paid at triple the normal rate, and paid leave is capped at fifty days a year. They then use their advanced technology to enforce these regulations. As a result, Earth's resistance forces can't recruit anyone.
The same applies to China United now.
Before the Regent came, we were beasts of burden; after his visit, we live in Rome. Isn't it good to be Roman? Why do we have to beg those old men who used to look down on us to go back to being beasts of burden?
We're just poor, not lowly!
According to the latest economic data, the overall income of the people of the Central Union is rising steadily, but market prices are fluctuating very little. Infrastructure construction is in full swing in various regions, and the changes in life are tangible. Once the living standards of the people of the Central Union reach the average standard of Britain, given the huge size of the Central Union with a population of over two billion, multiplying this average, Britain will be directly one finger-sized universe behind the Central Union in terms of economic output.
This is to make Britain disappear from the stage of competition with the Central Powers.
You're no longer worthy to be my opponent. That's pretty much the feeling.
CC looked at Qin Shan, lost in thought. Qin Shan didn't care what she was thinking. World C and the Sword of Akasha were only very powerful to the locals of World Six, but to extraterrestrial visitors, they were merely technologies worth studying.
Compared to the British emperor who wanted the whole world to live a life of Tsukuyomi, Qin Shan desired a world of universal harmony.
So it's time to cause some trouble for Britain elsewhere.
Section 181: The Chess Pieces on the Chessboard
"We, the European Union, very much hope to establish an unbreakable friendship with the China Union."
Thales, an envoy from the European Union, or rather, a large European Union delegation visiting China.
The European Union and the Empire are sworn enemies. The level of hatred between them is like the attitude of readers who have been delayed by Little John Khan when they see Little John Khan. If you don't leave your drafts today, you're going to be put in the dark room!
However, the European Union and the Imperial League's "black box" are not only different in terms of status, but also in terms of life and death.
Currently, the main battlegrounds for the European Union and the Empire are North Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Atlantic Ocean. They have land, sea, and air forces—quite comprehensive. What's the situation with the United Kingdom?
Don't forget where the British royal family of World Six originated from. Britain is their ancestral homeland. Even if the Anglo-Saxons don't cherish their own land, they still have their own thoughts about their ancestral homeland. Moreover, if Britain were under British control, Europe would never have a peaceful life. It is a strategic location.
Therefore, under the current circumstances, the two sides are fighting to the death on three fronts. The powerful navy of the European Union and the combined naval and air forces of Britain are evenly matched. The British theater is a tug-of-war, and the North African theater is in a similar situation. Previously, Britain had the advantage, but now they have to defend against the Chinese side on the other side of the Suez Canal.
Yes, the Chinese forces didn't participate in the war; they were just watching from the sidelines. But if the other side had two heavy combined arms brigades watching the show, anyone would have trouble sleeping. Even if the Chinese forces did nothing, Britain would still have to allocate at least two brigades in North Africa to keep an eye on the Suez Canal. And just two brigades wouldn't be enough. According to British analysis, if the other side used a tactical nuclear blitzkrieg, the Suez Canal would be 100% indefensible. The only way was to retreat in large numbers and use the vast North African lands to dilute the Chinese forces' momentum.
Britain, which has been invincible for years, is feeling incredibly frustrated lately.
But while they were frustrated, the European Union was delighted. At this time, uniting with the Central Union to counterbalance the Empire would easily create a strategic advantage that would deter the other side from making any rash moves. Therefore, the European Union took this visit very seriously and their attitude was extremely sincere. Even if Qin Shan asked them to kowtow on the spot, they would not hesitate.
It must be said that because World Six has been in a state of war for many years, the politicians of each country, regardless of their personalities, are at least quite capable and know when to act and how to act. They are completely different from the brainless Westerners of the 21s on Earth.
On one level, this fully demonstrates what it means to be born in hardship and die in comfort.
You like the feeling of being relaxed, right? Now that it's really relaxed and powerful, let's see what you do about it.
Qin Shan welcomed the European Union guests with a professional smile and expressed his willingness to work with European friends to contribute to world peace. The two sides had a warm exchange and reached consensus in several areas, but China maintained its reservations on the issue of forming a joint army to eliminate Britain.
It's just a reserved attitude. If the European Union wants to purchase various drones, we can sell them to them at will. Our Zhonglian drones are plentiful, cheap, and can ignore any interference.
You ask how I did it? Of course, it's by connecting to Qinshan's system.
Isn't this just using connections?
Yes, yes, that's right, it's about opening a back door. However, when trading, Zoomlion will tell the other party that the drones Zoomlion sells have built-in programs that prevent them from attacking Zoomlion's targets. We ask for your understanding. If you can't understand, then we have nothing to say if you don't buy. All of this is out in the open, and we are willing to trade and be traded.
The European Union immediately responded: "We understand. Nobody wants their own shells to fall on their own head. This is a necessary safety measure. But I don't think Britain has any leniency in this regard."
There definitely isn't any.
The European Union was pleased that a deal had been reached, in which the EU purchased various Chinese-made smart weapons, including drones and loitering munitions, for a staggering price of two thousand tons of gold.
This is a national-level transaction involving real money. In theory, the prices of gold and paper money are linked, but in reality, these gold and silver reserves can be used as ballast to issue more than ten times the amount of currency. Moreover, for an industrialized country, especially a strong industrial country, the ability of your money to buy the industrial products you produce is more important than anything else. Just like the petrodollar, if something could immediately replace the petrodollar and take over the role of oil, then this system would immediately collapse.
Paper money is essentially a symbol of credit. You need to be able to use it to trade things, and it needs to have attributes that other currencies don't have. If these things can't be guaranteed, the paper you use at home won't be much more expensive than toilet paper.
Britain immediately protested, saying it was a violation of world peace.
The European Union, in turn, launched a scathing attack: "Your home is the only place in the world at war right now. What are you pretending to be, a peace envoy? Have no shame!"
Zhonglian is dealing with small amounts of money; please do not disturb.
While procuring these weapons, the Chinese side also secretly sent a group of instructors to the European Union to teach European soldiers how to use these weapons and to help them understand the new intelligent battlefield model.
The easiest to deal with here are various suicide drones. They are small, highly flexible, and have great explosive power. They are very effective at destroying Britain's tactical mechs. If one is not enough, send a hundred at the same time. If a hundred are not enough, use a barrage of bullets to overwhelm them and show them what real quality warfare is.
A country that can produce a billion tons of steel is qualified to produce artillery shells of equal quality to attack its enemies.
Britain, North African campaign, frontline command post
"Your Highness Cornelia, you're back."
"Thank you all for your hard work. How was the situation on the front lines while I was away?"
"It's the same as always, both we and the other side are waiting for the other to attack."
Cornelia nodded, then looked through her binoculars at the enemy positions in the distance, before starting to discuss with her staff which direction to break through from.
Although the Japanese battlefield was a mess, Cornelia's performance was still commendable and everyone agreed that it was a failure. Moreover, that defeat was not Cornelia's failure alone, but a loss of battlefield advantage caused by technological advancements. You can't say that the Zulus weren't brave enough just because they didn't break through the British machine gun positions.
Moreover, Cornelia's unit had the lowest casualty rate of all units, achieved the most victories among all troops stationed in Japan, and was always putting out fires at critical moments. What is there to criticize about Her Highness? Following her is an honor. What, do you want to go to other units with high casualty rates to see how tough your life is?
Currently, the two sides' positions are intertwined, with many places so close that soldiers in temporary trenches can hear each other talking. However, this kind of drawn-out, stalemate fighting is the most draining on the morale of both sides, and it also puts immense pressure on logistical supplies. Given the already low level of industrialization in Africa, coupled with Britain's sustainable and exploitative approach, uprisings have broken out across the country. The vibrant scene of life and everything flourishing is still vivid in our minds.
The situation at the front was dire, while the rear was in a state of panic. This was the actual situation for Britain on the North African battlefield. On the surface, Britain still maintained a large army and was still suppressing the main force of the European Union in North Africa, but many of its territories were showing obvious signs of fatigue, all of which were signs that it was about to run out of steam.
Therefore, Britain urgently needed a victory to ease the accumulated tensions caused by the recent defeats. This victory had to be significant enough that simply suppressing a guerrilla force would not be enough to boost morale and national spirit. It had to be a victory against a major power.
Since the Chinese League is neither able nor daring to provoke the European League, the only option left is to cause trouble for the European League. After much deliberation, the final decision was made to locate the North African battlefield.
It's not that naval battles can't be fought, but the outcome of a naval battle can often be decided in a single day. It's possible to lose the entire war in just one afternoon. The British high command isn't some nuclear-armed Japanese; they know very well that they can't rush the navy out to their deaths. So, they'd rather achieve victory on the land battlefield.
"China Union".
Cornelia's eyes swept across the map, but ultimately settled on the Suez Canal region.
On the surface, the map is full of attack points, but after comprehensively considering logistics, transportation, supplies, terrain, and other factors, the best options are often limited to a few. Not everyone dares to fight their way through the desert like Huo Qubing. Therefore, Britain must launch its attack from the Suez Canal, which is also a sensitive location for the European Union. The west and east banks of the region are controlled by the Empire and the Central Union, respectively. This is why the European Union's maritime transport has not been interrupted even after so much time has passed. Half of the key to the gate is in the hands of the Central Union, and after the Central Union acquired nuclear weapons, Britain dared not try to seize the other half of the key. If things went wrong, not only would the west bank gate in their hands disappear, but also the entire main force in North Africa would be lost.
However, taking this route would inevitably mean passing right in front of the Central Alliance, and at the very weak point of their long, single-file marching formation, right under their noses. Anyway, Britain, judging others by its own standards, would definitely seize such a good opportunity if it saw it; after all, we Anglo-Saxons love to kick someone when they're down. Another direction is to attack northward from the west coast of Africa.
The advantage of attacking here is that we can get assistance from our own navy and have clear objectives throughout the process. However, the road and railway construction in the region is quite inadequate. There was a previous project to build the African-Atlantic Railway, but because the European Union launched Operation Spring Storm at the time, the European Union's Afrika Korps moved south in large numbers, forcing Britain to divert resources northward, and the project was put on hold. Besides, if you can provide naval assistance, the European Union can too. If the British navy can't hold out, the advancing British Afrika Korps will have to face naval bombardment.
Would a mid-lane breakthrough be possible?
Wow, you're such a clever little devil! Look at the map, it's a huge desert. The temperature is so low in the morning it's like frying an egg, and the temperature at night it's freezing cold. Extreme environments are a test for both people and equipment. Besides, there really are no roads there, not a single one. Don't think that the sandy area is flat and you can just wander around. You've heard of quicksand pits, not to mention sandstorms that trigger getting lost and vehicle breakdown debuffs, they can really kill you.
If the desert was truly a place one could roam freely, why didn't Rommel take a different route? Was it because he couldn't think of that? Or did the German maps indicate that "the area ahead can be explored later"?
Looking at the three possible routes of advance on the map, Cornelia fell into deep thought, weighing the pros and cons.
Section 182: Refugees are like filler babies
The most perplexing thing on the battlefield is not knowing how to choose. It's not that there are few options; having no options would actually make things simpler. The difficulty lies in having a bunch of options, each of which seems full of opportunities, but at the same time, it also presents various problems. No matter how you arrange and combine them, you can't arrive at a perfect result.
It's normal. After all, war is the highest level of life-or-death struggle. Back then, Zhao Kuo would never have imagined that Bai Qi could surround his 400,000 men with 400,000 men, and then Qin would go all out to devour those 400,000 men.
Under extreme life-or-death pressure, anything can happen.
For example, in the pre-war intelligence work, the British intelligence personnel did their best, but after the intelligence they obtained was compiled, it made Cornelia, who was in charge of command, even more conflicted. However, Cornelia also understood that this conflict was based on the premise that the two sides were evenly matched. If the situation in the African theater was still the same as before, with Britain sweeping through the enemy, there would be no need for so many troubles, and they could just crush them and win.
This is Cornelia's weakness. She is a textbook-perfect commander, but that also means that her tactics lack unconventional approaches, that is, risky moves. She is fine with head-on confrontations and setting up a formation, even if you ask her to fight with fewer troops. But when the situation is unclear, she becomes hesitant.
No wonder she was defeated by Lelouch flipping the floor in the anime. While the GEASS was certainly a factor, it also proves that Cornelia is better at head-on confrontations. Of course, she can use some tricks in team battles, but compared to cunning schemes, those tricks are just tricks.