from night city

No answer.

In his heart, he quite agreed with Lidya Su’s judgment.

In fact, there was no need for Lidya Su to sow discord, of course she had thought about it herself.

In the last Fourth Corporate War, many middle-level cadres died on both sides.

Now that the fifth corporate war has begun, the superiors have not arranged for people like myself to withdraw.

It is obvious that they regard people like themselves as abandoned children.

Because Night City is located on the west coast of North America, it is the most suitable outpost to monitor Arasaka's movements. In fact, it was only because of Meredith's surveillance that Arasaka's army landed in Vancouver, Canada, and the capital Washington was Got the message.

Therefore, Washington, the capital, hopes to make the most of everything.

Let Meredith and the others play their best role before they die.

Meredith is not stupid, how could he not understand this.

The only problem is that she is highly bound to military technology.

If she disobeys Military Technology's orders and leaves Night City, that would be an escape!

It is tantamount to voluntarily giving up your current position and the power in your hands.

It also means being hunted by military technology for the rest of your life.

This is also a path that comes with a huge price tag.

Even if military technology cannot find her, she will have to live in anonymity for the rest of her life, living in constant fear.

It would be worse for her to live such a life than to kill her.

It is precisely because of this dilemma that Meredith stays in Night City.

After all, if she chooses to escape, it will be an irreversible choice, and she must be cautious.

Now, Su Xiao threw the problem out again, forcing Meredith to face it.

However, after all, Meredith is the main talker in the Night City branch of Military Technology. He would not be able to climb to this position without some ability.

Although everything Lidya Su said is true.

But Meredith also guessed

The purpose of Su Xiao’s trip.

Her eyes narrowed: "Then according to your opinion, should I switch to the disciple of that boy Arasaka Yorinobu? Become his dog?"

"No, you should come to me. I have reserved a ministerial position for you. It is definitely suitable for you."

Meredith thought Su Xiao was working as a lobbyist for Arasaka Yorinobu.

how can that be.

Meredith is a very capable cadre. How could Su Xiao send talents to Arasaka?

His own Bolivia has just completed its unification, and a large number of talents are needed to build the country.

Meredith may be a bit ruthless, but then again, how many of the people sitting in this position are White Lotus?

As long as Meredith can work well for him after becoming Bolivia's minister, he can forget about the past.

"To you? You mean Bolivia?"

"That's right," Su Xiao continued, "Think about it carefully. This fifth wave of corporate war will definitely not end hastily like the fourth corporate war. This time military technology and the new United States will definitely end in Ending in collapse and disintegration.”

"Not to mention how dangerous it is for you to stay in Night City. Even if Arasaka Yorinobu doesn't deal with you, what will you do when the war is over and all military technology is gone? You don't know how difficult it is to find a job now. .”

Meredith didn't fall for it easily.

"I have been working in military technology for so many years. You don't understand military technology, but I do. This time Arasaka has serious internal conflicts. Although Arasaka Yorinobu has managed to integrate the internal conflicts in Arasaka through war, don't forget that military technology has not encountered these. Question. In the fifth corporate war, it’s not certain who will win.”

Su Xiao nodded and said: "You are right, but I don't know if you have thought about it. It is not only Arasaka that has to deal with military technology, but also Texas and Bolivia are on Arasaka's side."

"You don't know, right? During the Civil War, the Northern Army burned, killed and looted in the South. Texas always remembered it. Later, the United States collapsed and Texas was the first to become independent. The war of unification was the first in the new United States. The one who got hit was Texas again.”

"The hatred between Texas and the new United States is deeper than the hatred between Arasaka and military technology."

"Actually, I'm not afraid to tell you that Texas remains neutral on the surface, but secretly it has already turned to Arasaka. As for what Texas and my Bolivia will do, you don't need to know the specifics. You just need to know that we They will launch an attack when New America doesn't expect it, and stab New America hard."

Meredith said.

"You tell me this, aren't you afraid that I will falsely promise you and tell Military Technology after you leave?" Meredith sneered, "As long as your strategy is exposed, Military Technology may not lose, and with this, not only can I You won’t lose your job, and you will have the opportunity to rise to the top.”

Lidya Su shook her head: "No, you won't."

Meredith said displeased: "Why? Are you so sure you've got me?"

At this time, Lidya Su suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question.

"Ms. Meredith, you don't come from an elite family, do you?"

Meredith immediately frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Before coming here, I did some homework. I know that no one likes to have their background checked by others, but after all, I am here to discuss work with you. I can't come here without knowing anything."

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"Whether it's military science and technology or New America, how many examples have you seen of people who can climb to the top without any background or background? You don't have to tell me who is so and so. I know that there must be a few people like this in military science and technology. , but I ask you to think about it carefully."

"Are the people you want to refute me all working at Military Technology when it first started?"

If we say, when is the most likely time for someone with no background to take over?There is no doubt that it must have been when the company was just starting up.

When any company first starts up, it will definitely be in dire need of people.

At this time, if you have the ability and can seize the opportunity, you are likely to take advantage of it and rise.

However, after the company has developed for hundreds of years, it will be extremely difficult for future generations to replicate the success of their predecessors.

Although the company grows bigger and bigger as it grows, it is also intricately connected and full of internal factions.

At this time, it is impossible to climb up there even if you have the ability.

Because there are many capable people not only inside the company, but also outside the company who are applying for jobs.

There are only so many positions, but the number of applicants is hundreds or a thousand times more than the positions. What's the use of just being capable?

Even if Meredith tipped off Military Technology, what would happen?

Don't forget, she is in Night City now, not in the capital, Washington.

She was originally far away from the power center of military technology. Even if she made a meritorious service this time, how much would the higher-ups value her?

Just because of this, you want to enter the inner circle?how can that be possible.

Meredith himself obviously knew this.

If her background in military technology had not been revealed, she would have been transferred to the capital, Washington, a long time ago based on her skills.

"Even if you are right, what's the use? The world is as dark as crows. Which company is not like this?"

"At least in Bolivia right now, it's the fittest that wins. If you're doing a good job, Minister

It won't be your end. "

……

An hour later, Su Xiao left the military science and technology building with satisfaction.

After coming out of the Military Technology Building, he went straight to the Arasaka Beach.

At the port of Arasaka Beach, there is a huge ship parked.

A blockade was set up all the way near the port, strictly prohibiting ordinary people from approaching.

Su Xiao showed the pass to the Arasaka soldiers standing around the blockade, and then entered the port without any obstruction and boarded one of the giant ships.

On the deck of the giant ship, Thor, Mitch, Scorpion, Panan, V, Lucy, Mann and others were discussing around a map. When they saw Su Xiao coming up, they all came over to greet him: "Boss ,How about it?"

"Let the brothers move and move things down. It's time for us to appear."

At the same time, an encrypted communication was sent from the Military Science and Technology Building to the capital Washington.

The content of the encrypted communication is: Arasaka's follow-up troops have been determined and are still marching along Canada. Arasaka has no other allies. Texas and the western states remain neutral. Organizationally, please rest assured.

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After the capital Washington received the encrypted communication from Night City, it did not doubt the content of the encrypted communication.

Neither President Miles nor the generals of Military Technology felt that Meredith had a reason to betray.

Because even if she defected to Arasaka, Arasaka Yorinobu would not give her a higher status and treatment than those in military technology.

Even if you look at Westerners, there are quite a few examples of surrendering during wars.

But that doesn't mean surrender isn't a shame.

It's just that in Western people's perception, if you reach the point where you run out of ammunition and food, there is no need to fight anymore.

Anyway, if you continue to fight, you will lose your life in vain. It is better to surrender and then find a chance to escape from the prisoner of war camp.

As long as there is life left, there will always be a time when it can be useful.

In the final analysis, surrender is only a move that Westerners will make when they have no choice but to do so.

As for defecting to another company, that option is even less rational.

Arasaka and Military Technology should not be simply regarded as companies, they are actually no different from countries.

If it was just a company and a normal job-hopping, then there was no need for Herman to be secretive when leaving Arasaka, for fear that Arasaka would know his whereabouts.

Some people may say that he has Arasaka's top secret information and all information about Relic, so Arasaka cannot let him go.

But doesn't this further confirm that Arasaka and Military Technology are not countries but companies.

After all, there is a country that has done this kind of thing.

Moreover, Yorinobu Arasaka is Japanese.

Basically, Asian countries believe that surrender and betrayal are shameful.

People who change careers will eventually be disliked by their new colleagues after arriving in a new place, no matter what the reasons are.

Meredith might be able to save his life if he surrendered, but he would definitely not get much treatment.

After the value is used up, there is a high probability that it will be kicked away.