Start in Night City

President Miles and the Pentagon generals held an emergency meeting.

Their original idea was that Arasaka's army might pass through the Pacific Alliance and the Western States, but they did not expect that the march route of Arasaka's army would pass through Canada.

Since the collapse and disintegration of the United States, Canada has also fallen into chaos. After all, Canada has never been a very independent country.

First the younger brother from the UK, and then the US.

When the United States is in chaos, it will naturally follow suit.

Fortunately, Canada's foundation is there, and no matter how chaotic it is, it will not turn into a mess like Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

But it also fell from the position of developed countries.

Don't even think about competing for global hegemony. It's not easy to separate one side and maintain its own stability.

Chapter 345 The two heroes go to war (4K)

Although they didn't know what benefits Arasaka promised to Canada, President Miles and the generals quickly came to a conclusion.

They mobilized their troops, mobilized troops, and set up defenses in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and New York.

If Arasaka's security forces are planning to take a detour from Canada to attack the new United States, their target will inevitably be one of these states.

Although the troops were dispersed, no matter which state Arasaka attacked, the troops deployed in other states could quickly rush over to provide reinforcements.

And encircled Arasaka's army.

However, Military Technology did not mobilize all the troops, but still left a considerable number of troops on the border with Texas and the western states.

Especially Oklahoma, which borders the Republic of Texas, and Louisiana both left a heavy army.

Texas and the New United States have a long-standing feud. Texas established an independent country a long time ago. After being destroyed, Texas has been ready to move again.

When the United States disintegrated, Texas was the first to declare independence.

Among the countries that broke away, the one who most actively views the jokes of the new United States must be Texas.

Therefore, even though it was known that Arasaka wanted to pass through Canada and confirm the neutrality of Texas, the Western States, and the Pacific Alliance, the new United States still did not dare to take Texas lightly.

There is still a force left to guard against Texas.

While Arasaka and Military Technology are taking action, what is Su Xiao doing?

He is in the military technology building in Night City,

Facing dozens of guns pointed at his head, there were more soldiers with Wuyang Wuyang's military technology in the distance. Su Xiao, who didn't even wear exoskeleton armor and was just wearing a white windbreaker, was not affected at all. This battle scares me.

He smiled at Meredith, who was standing far away, protected by many soldiers like stars over the moon.

"You just

Is this how you welcome old friends from afar? "

"Friend? I don't think so."

"I didn't even bring a bodyguard. Doesn't this show my sincerity? Don't be ridiculous, I am the president of Shuguang Military Company. Have you ever seen the president of any company holding a bag of explosives and dying with others?"

Meredith was silent.

She thought about it and felt that Lidya Su's words were not unreasonable.

She and Lidya Su had almost no conflicts and always cooperated happily.

Although Arasaka Company has suddenly increased its aid to Bolivia, Dawn Military Company seems to be getting closer to Arasaka recently.

But I am only a middle-level cadre of Military Technology (he is the talker in Night City, but I can only be regarded as a middle-level cadre in the entire Military Technology Company). Even if Dawn Military Company decides to get involved in this fifth corporate war, Then there is no need for Su Xiao to kill himself.

He is just a middle-level cadre, and he cannot win this war even if he kills Arasaka.

Logically speaking, there is no reason to harm yourself.

Meredith raised his hand and dismissed his men.

But an elite team was still left to guard Meredith's surroundings.

Meredith said coldly: "You can tell me what your purpose is now."

"It's better to change places first. This is not a suitable place for conversation."

Meredith glanced at Lidya Su.

"Then you come with me."

Ten minutes later, Lidya Su and Meredith were sitting in a living room respectively.

Maybe she can still recall that when the two met for the first time, Su Xiao easily got rid of her two bodyguards with bare hands, and Meredith didn't leave any bodyguards behind.

It is also equivalent to showing his sincerity to Lidya Su.

"Okay, hurry up and tell me the purpose of your coming here. I have something to do and don't have time to chat with you."

Now that Meredith said this, Su Xiao stopped playing tricks with Meredith and said to her: "Ms. Meredith, do you know that you are in big trouble now?"

Meredith frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Don't you know? Now that Arasaka has gone to war with military technology, you still don't understand how dangerous your situation is?"

Meredith's eyelids twitched.

"You want to say that boy Yorinobu Arasaka dares to attack me? It depends on whether he has the ability. Our military technology is not a vegetarian."

In fact, of course it was impossible for her not to worry, but it was inconvenient to show it in front of an outsider like Su Xiao.

Su Xiao nodded: "Ms. Meredith, you have this backbone, which is worthy of admiration. However, I just don't know if military technology is worth your efforts for them?"

"What do you mean?"

Lidya Su spread her hands.

"Ms. Meredith is a person who understands. She must know better than me. Now the fifth corporate war has begun, and Night City is Arasaka's territory. People like Ms. Meredith have military technology status. People's situation will become very dangerous."

"Logically speaking, in this case, Military Technology should organize your evacuation. After all, if I am Arasaka Yorinobu, it is absolutely impossible to tolerate it. There is still a nail of Military Technology under my nose. "

"But Military Technology didn't do this. Why? Is it because your leaders don't have the brains of Arasaka Yorinobu to think of this?"

"I think, Ms. Meredith, you probably already have the answer in your mind, right?"

Meredith snorted coldly.

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 news.

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 this 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?