The technological competition starts with the integration of space-time memory

Chapter 232: The Rage of Freedom

Across the ocean, the White House.

A confidential meeting room.

The elites of the Empire gathered together again, all with their heads down looking at a briefing.

The old man sitting in the first seat had wrinkles on his face and looked very peaceful.

The seat to his left was empty; the No. 2 figure, Bristow, who was supposed to sit there, was visiting the Northern Capital.

This trip is extremely important, and the Empire is prepared to pay a huge price for it.

Of course, the purpose is very clear, which is to curb the development of Li Tang, and it would be best if they could get a piece of the pie.

At the very least, it must be able to slow down Li Tang's development and buy some precious time for its own technological transformation.

The suggestion inadvertently proposed by Blue Grain Director William Heigl at a previous meeting will be formally submitted to the other side by Bristol as part of a certain plan.

In order to ensure that this plan would eventually be accepted by the other side, Bristow also brought Senator Kinski, a man who always talked about the mushroom war, with him on this visit.

In this case, a choice will appear before the elites over there: is the empire's open friendship and some huge concessions more important, or is Li Tang as a person more important?
To put it bluntly, is Li Tang worth 10 trillion dollars?

The most important thing is that Kinski is willing to sacrifice 70 million people. Are you willing to let both sides perish for one person?

However, no one expected that at this juncture, Lu Song would undergo such a huge change.

Overnight, the entire northern part of Luson Island changed.

A people's army under the banner of the Communist Party of Kuwait swept across the entire northern Luçon, not only annihilating 70,000 Luçon troops, but also capturing the empire's three bases in northern Luçon without hesitation.

You know, just half a year ago, it was said that this guerrilla force seemed to have only 3000 people left.

According to the battle report released by the other side, 1600 imperial soldiers were killed and more than 2000 were captured. This was an unprecedented major defeat the empire had encountered in recent years.

Because Bluegrain’s intelligence points and safe houses in Southeast Asia were attacked and destroyed by unknown armed men, they have not yet recovered.

This great change in northern Lusong caught the empire completely off guard and without any warning.

What is known at present is that the commander of the People's Army, Jejomar Sison, is the grandson of the former founder of the Lu Communist Party and a hardcore red element.

He had been imprisoned for eight years and was supposed to be executed in the first half of the year, but he bribed the executioner and escaped.

Who would have thought that in just over half a year, this guy could turn a defeated army of 3000 people into a strong army of more than people.

A reporter interviewed some officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army and heard that at least the 1rd Regiment of the 103st Division stationed in Baguio is equipped with all imperial equipment and can be said to be well-equipped.

The Intelligence Room in the Corner Tower initially determined that it should be the batch of arms that was lost during the last attack on the Cruze base.

Fortunately, that batch of arms could only arm half a division at most, and the amount of ammunition was seriously insufficient.

Because the Cruze Camp was just being built at that time, the transportation of arms was still in progress.

I think this was a deliberate arrangement by the People's Army to save face in front of reporters.

Some Lusong Army officers and soldiers who escaped from the vicinity of Baguio reported that the People's Army fought extremely bravely and had very strong firepower, and they were completely stunned.

Based on this inference, the imperial military initially concluded that this was some kind of support for the People's Army, otherwise such an army would not be possible.

It is not even ruled out that there are veterans from that area in the People's Army.

Anyone who understands this kind of thing will understand.

Obviously, facing Lu Song's constant harassment, it is possible that they would adopt this kind of counterattack.

If the empire does not intervene, once the People's Army gains a foothold, a link in the chain will be broken.

By then, there will be no more vanguards in the entire sea area, and the offensive and defensive momentum of both sides will be reversed immediately.

To this end, General Serral has mobilized part of the forces in the Pacific Theater to prepare to attack several discovered camps of the People's Army and several important bases lost by the Luson Army.

Seeing that everyone had finished reading the briefing in their hands, General Michelle Brick, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, coughed lightly and began to speak:

"Everyone, General Serral has decided to launch an airstrike against the People's Army in the northern Luçon area at 12 noon today, which is midnight local time. The code name of the operation is 'Freedom's Fury'!
The operation will be led by the USS Ronald Carrier Strike Group, with Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Tiago as the front-line commander in charge of overall command.

All 52 F48DMs of the 16nd Fighter Wing at the Canadian base will participate in the air strike.

The 356th Fighter Squadron, which has been transferred to the Base Air Force Base, will also participate in the air strikes.

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has completed assembly and is currently embarking ships.

They will travel south with the USS Theodore aircraft carrier battle group and station at Fort Magsey Army Base.

When the "Freedom Fury" air strike operation is over, they will cooperate with the Luçon Army to launch a ground strike against northern Luçon.

The code name of the operation will then become, 'Defending Freedom'!"

Security Assistant Firwin frowned and said, "General Brick, is the military planning to participate in ground combat in Lusong? This time, we lost 1600 elite imperial soldiers.

If we participate in ground combat, will the 11-plus Marine Expeditionary Unit be enough?

In particular, you have preliminarily confirmed that there may be veterans from that area in the People’s Army.”

Michelle Brick explained: "First, we had a battalion from the 25th Army Division at Fort Magsey that had participated in the exercise.

Secondly, in ground combat, we mainly played a supporting role in order to provide some kind of spiritual support to Lu Song’s army.

We will also urgently dispatch a batch of arms to support the Lusong Army. Currently, their acting president Kola has rushed back to Manila and issued a statement to quell the rebellion.

The Lusong Army will mobilize 20 troops to launch a battle to retake northern Lusong.

In addition, our navy and coast guard will do their utmost to blockade the coastline of Northern Luçon to ensure that no military support from there can flow into Northern Luçon.

Our air force and the two carrier-based air wings will ensure that the skies over northern Luzon belong to us.”

At this time, Loren from the Ministry of Finance interrupted, "General Brick, how much budget did your turret propose for this military operation?"

Michelle Brick said: "The initial budget is 500 billion taels, and it is planned to quell the rebellion in Northern Luçon in three months."

Loren sighed and said, “This expense is additional, I’m afraid those congressmen may not be able to pass it.

But it seems like you are about to go to war, so I can only postpone the military aid to Ermao again. You should be aware of this."

Michelle was stunned. What do you mean I know the answer? Do you want the military to raise the money themselves?

He was angry in his heart, but he said unforgivingly: "If you postpone the military aid to Ermao again, then... you can just wait to see their crushing defeat this winter!"

Loren spread his hands and said, "I can't do anything about it. The plan for scientific research and development has been fully launched.

The first phase of 100 billion Tao Le has been spent, and the second phase of 300 billion Tao Le has just been allocated.

This money was raised only because of the recent increase in tariffs.

Unless we issue new national debt now, without the purchasing power over there, we can only distribute it to our allies such as East Japan and the South Peninsula.

It will probably arouse their resentment, and they will have to bargain for some benefits.”

Michelle turned to look at the old man in the main seat and asked, "Boss, make a decision here. It is better to issue special government bonds. Otherwise, many things we can't do will not be able to proceed."

Upon hearing this, the old man suddenly stretched out two fingers:
“First, we need to submit the bill we prepared to increase taxes on businesses and the wealthy as soon as possible. Only by passing it can we have money.

Second, prepare a comprehensive foreign aid bill as soon as possible to bring together these funding requests.”

Firwin's eyes lit up and he said, "Boss's idea is very good. Aren't those congressmen clamoring to help Ermao and even wanting the military to send troops?
Besides, the arms tycoons behind the Elephant Party have already made a fortune, and now there is a new hot spot, their legislators will never vote against it.

If a bill is initiated with this as the reason, it will surely be passed smoothly, and then many expenses for foreign military operations will be provided.

I will talk to Winter as soon as possible and have his people initiate the bill. It should be passed within a week. Shouldn't the Treasury Department have enough time to transfer the funds? "

Loren calculated in his mind and nodded: "No problem within a week."

Firwin exchanged glances with Michelle, and after confirming that the military had no problem, he stood up and pressed a button on a device in the middle of the conference table.

A light screen was projected down, and first a video image was played. It was the live video of the "Truth" news live room on the [Mengying] platform.

The picture is not clear enough because this conference room is not connected to the Internet and the videos on the [Mengying] platform are not available for downloading or recording.

The only way to copy it is by shooting at the screen, so the effect is naturally much worse.

After the video was finished, Philvin played another one.

It was the live video of the previous press conference of the Future Science and Technology Research Institute, which was also transcribed from the [Mengying] platform.

This time, when the video finished playing, Philvin pressed the pause button.

"Guys, how should we respond to this?"

Blue Grain Director William Hagel immediately said: “What happened in Bass Strait today needs to be taken seriously.

I personally think that this is the scientist Li Tang challenging the empire. If we don’t strike back forcefully, the empire’s dignity will be completely destroyed.”

Firwin looked at Michelle, "What's going on with Coast Guard Ship 711? How can they admit that they are pirates?"

Michelle sighed and said, "Obviously, it is a threat for their families to be exposed. Director Duke, I hope Ai Fu Bi Ai can find out who found their families as soon as possible.

Also, Lanli needs to take action immediately. Who is behind the "Truth" news live broadcast room?

How did they obtain information about all officers and personnel in important positions on board Unit 711?

If we don’t figure this out, I’m afraid the Imperial military won’t be able to launch combat operations at all.”

(End of this chapter)