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Chapter 1278: Create a Reason for Invasion (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

What results will a public missile launch test bring?
While displaying the TEL (transporter erector launcher) chassis to the world, it is also reminding everyone that a new era has arrived.

In the past, missiles were launched from fixed silos or launch bases, but now they can be launched anywhere, anytime.

While Nanyang's highly mobile TEL platform made the Western world jealous and its solid medium-range missiles made the Soviet Union jealous, Nanyang was also criticized by the outside world for further promoting tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

In fact, this is a medium-range missile with a range of 2000-2500 kilometers. Considering its geographical location in Southeast Asia, it basically poses no threat to the Soviet Union.

Therefore, the ironic "Carpenter" simply initiated a new revolution in missile technology.

It will have almost no impact on the world situation.

Since entering July, the world situation has continued to change - after years of struggle, Algeria finally gained independence, which actually announced the collapse of the French colonial empire.

July of 1962 seemed to announce to the world the arrival of a new era - the end of the old era.

In the eyes of some optimistic people, all things of the old era - colonial rule, imperialism and so on - will eventually come to an end.

But this is actually just a beautiful fantasy of some people. Almost at the same time when France allowed Algeria to vote, recognized its independence, and agreed to withdraw to France, in the Ministry of Defense building in Nanyang, after months of preparation, the military finally came up with a specific action plan.

"... According to the plan, before the arrival of "A" day, we will send an aircraft carrier battle group with the "Friendship" aircraft carrier as the core to the Indian Ocean in the name of an exercise, accompanied by four Yongchang-class destroyers..."

Then Zhao Mingqin emphasized:

"At present, the Navy's four Yongchang-class destroyers have been modified. Their front and rear multi-purpose launchers can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles!"

When he mentioned the Tomahawk cruise missile, Li Yian's eyebrows slightly raised, and his face showed an expectant look:
"It seems that you are very confident in the battle axe!"

"We have conducted thirty-four test launches, and the results are very satisfactory, Your Excellency. As you said, it may even change the mode of warfare, just like the Thunderstone guided bomb."

The reason why Zhao Mingqin said this is because Nanyang did enjoy the "technological change dividend". In Siam, Nanyang was able to destroy it in just a few days by relying on the attack on its Prime Minister's Office by the Leishi TV-guided bomb.

Nodding, Li Yian said:

"The key is to formulate good tactics. If you want to maximize the power of a new weapon, you must formulate corresponding tactics. Our tactical principles are still the same as in the past. We just try to maximize the role of the weapon. This is the fundamental reason why we develop military technology!"

In fact, Nanyang has been going down the same path in military technology all along - after all, Nanyang’s military strength was limited at the time, and only by constantly improving the technical level of military equipment could it kill the enemy to the greatest extent.

And in the limited number of wars, Nanyang also enjoyed the benefits of technology, so this "dark road" will naturally continue all the way to the end.

Afterwards, Li Yian had a detailed discussion on tactical issues with Zhao Mingqin and other generals of the staff, basically drawing on the experience of the Gulf War.

Can it be turned into a low-profile version of the Gulf War?

The answer is obviously no. After all, the gap between satellite technology and weapon technology is very large. It is extremely unrealistic to want to fight a low-profile version of the Gulf War at this time.

"But now, this is not important. We can conquer Iraq quickly and decisively. The Iraqi people are extremely disgusted with the Qasim regime. Whether they are Shiites, Sunnis, or Kurds, they all miss the rule of the king's era. The people's hearts are with me, and with the military advantage, there will be no problem in this battle!"

After a brief pause, Li Yian looked at everyone and said:

"What's the most important thing now?"

"An excuse!"

A staff officer said bluntly:

"Sir, we need to find a suitable excuse before the arrival of Day 'A'. Only in this way can we intervene in Iraqi affairs."

After taking a look at the young officer, Li Yian asked back:
"So what excuse should we use, in your opinion?"

“Humanitarian crisis!”

The young officer said:

"At present, Qasim's brutal rule has not only caused millions of Iraqis to become refugees and flee abroad, but his massacre of Kurds and other tribes has also caused an extremely serious humanitarian crisis in Iraq. As a responsible major country, we should never ignore the suffering of the local people!"

Listening to the young officer's story, Li Yian nodded slightly and said:

"Indeed, we cannot ignore the suffering of the Iraqi people, um..."

Looking at the young staff officer, Li Yian asked:

"What's your name?" "Sir, my name is Qiao Hu."

Sometimes, life is always full of surprises and coincidences. Eighteen years ago, Qiao Hu, who was only three years old, became an orphan and was adopted by the Flying Tigers. Because he himself didn't know his own name, he became Little Tiger Qiao and the youngest member of the Flying Tigers.

Later, entrusted by the 907 Engineering Team, Zhu Yihai sent him to Nanyang. Tiger Joe entered the King's School and his name was changed to Qiao Hu.

Last year, Qiao Hu graduated from the military academy with the top ten grades. Following tradition - in fact, the Prussian-style officer training tradition, he joined the general staff, became a combat staff officer, and participated in the formulation of "Plan A".

Although he didn't know some of the episodes, when he saw the ring on his left index finger, Li Yian nodded slightly and said:

"Very good, very energetic!"

How could I not be spirited? After all, the children of King's School, to some extent, were all my own children!
After praising him, Li Yian asked:
"So, in your opinion, what should be the first step?"

“Your Excellency can first receive the Iraqi Prime Minister or Princess in a formal audience, and then ask the Asian Games Organizing Committee to announce Iraq’s participation in the Asian Games on the grounds of a humanitarian crisis.

Subsequently, a motion was submitted to the General Assembly, requesting the United Nations to review the "Iraqi humanitarian crisis"..."

When Qiao Hu proposed a series of plans, Li Yian nodded from time to time, his eyes full of appreciation.

Wow, this way of escalating the problem sounds familiar!

At this time, someone said:
"But Iraq has never expressed its intention to send a delegation to the Jakarta Asian Games!"

"It does not matter!"

Qiao Hu said directly:
“It’s important that we take a stand.”

“What if Jakarta refuses?”

"If they can refuse Israel's participation in the Asian Games on religious grounds, then why can't they refuse Iraq's participation on the grounds of humanitarian disaster? If they refuse, then why should we compete with such a group of people who cannot distinguish right from wrong?"

Qiao Hu's answer made Zhao Mingqin frown and said:

"You mean, we boycott the Asian Games?"

"For justice, this is the only way. Not only us, but also Siam, Malaya, Singapore, Kyushu, South Korea and Saigon, we can also ask the Philippines and South Japan to boycott this Asian Games together!"

Then Qiao Hu turned his gaze to you and said:

"We need to create an atmosphere for the whole world - the whole of Asia is paying attention to the "Iraqi humanitarian crisis" and boycotting the Asian Games, so as to pave the way for our next move."

In fact, they don't know that this has already begun to happen. For example, in the United States, after Princess Cardea visited the United States in a private capacity, news on ABC and other TV stations were filled with news about the Iraqi humanitarian crisis.

This is the result of cooperation between the CIA and the CIA.

"Next step?"

"The next step is to implement 'Plan A'. As long as the atmosphere is created, we can directly implement the plan, regardless of whether the United Nations authorizes it or not. At that time, we can enter Iraq in the name of the coalition forces and at the invitation of the Kingdom of Iraq to end this 'humanitarian crisis'."

"Coalition forces?"

This was obviously not part of the General Staff's plan, so Zhao Mingqin had such doubts.

"Yes, General, it means to involve a few countries. The Americans can pull out a United Nations army on the peninsula, and we can also pull out a coalition force. It is only natural for Malaya and Siam to contribute to the free world!"

This set is really familiar!
It seems that in another world, Americans like to do this!
I have to say that the word hegemony may sound unpleasant to people in many cases, but that is because people are subjected to hegemony by others. However, if one is the country that practices hegemony, then it will naturally be a different feeling.

After taking a look at the staff officer who still held the rank of second lieutenant, Li Yian smiled and said:

"Your ideas are very good and feasible. The General Staff can communicate with the Intelligence Bureau and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formulate a detailed plan so that we can have a legitimate reason to act!"

Walking to the map and looking at Iraq on it, Li Yian said:
"We are indeed practicing hegemony, but at least we have to tell the world that we are doing this for the benefit of the Iraqi people and to end the local 'humanitarian disaster'... This is a legitimate reason, and we must occupy the moral high ground!"

Even if it is fake, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter whether others believe it or not. What matters is that Nanyang believes it. In other words, let the vast majority of people in the world believe it. Believing in Nanyang is for the Iraqi people.

After thinking for a while, Li Yian said:
"There is no need to rush into the Iraq issue. We can use these few months to let the world see Iraq's humanitarian disaster and Qasim's brutal rule through television, newspapers and other means. By the way, didn't Qasim kill Americans and British when he launched the Uniform Change? Dig up this news and make a fuss about it. After all, we are going to fight a war..."

Looking at the staff officers in front of him, Li Yian said solemnly:
"Times have changed. In the past, food and fodder were sent before troops moved, but now public opinion comes before troops move!"

(End of this chapter)