Chapter 435: Hidden Power
At this time, Zhao Li didn't have time to consider these things. The federal war was not a decision that could be made with a slap in his head. Who to fight first and how to fight, all requires careful arrangements.
However, there was no delay on the federal government's side. The entire planet that had been mobilized for war propaganda was full of angry youth. I believe that with Zhao Li's order, thousands of people would join the war to recover lost lands.
The peaceful White Bird Planet has become the last position of the entire Federation, and everyone is watching Zhao Li and Kang Hongyuan's actions. Kang Hongyuan did not disappoint people. He changed his previous government's weak style and directly promoted that the territory of the Federation is sacred and inviolable, and he must find all independent ones back.
The tough attitude and a series of war-preparing propaganda methods allowed the people of White Bird to see an enterprising government. Even if all the members of the federal government on Earth were standing here, the people of White Bird Planet probably would not regard them as the heads of the federal government.
The heavy industrial foundation of the White Bird Planet is very good, otherwise there wouldn't be the idea of the White Bird Military Region wanting independence in the past. Under the economic stimulus bill after Kang Hongyuan took office, the economic strength has risen wildly. With the help of Ban Yunchan's Fringe Bank, it's impossible not to develop without any development.
Several huge arsenals have begun to enter the production stage, and these arsenals can directly produce warships. Just wait a few months to get a batch of brand new warships to join the active fleet.
The problem Zhao Li faces is indeed very difficult. Although all planets can be labeled as rebellious and independent, and all planets can attack directly, under similar equal strength, if they attack rashly, they will not lose any benefits, and will instead make the stable situation go away forever.
Moreover, it seems that the situation is gradually changing. From the wars in various places, it can be seen that an organized force has emerged, integrating many isolated and helpless planets. This can be seen from the results of the wars sent one after another.
Zhao Li knew that this must be the mysterious organization that took action. They had successfully won over the supreme leader on their hometown planet. I wonder if the supreme leader regretted the decision he made when the situation developed to the present and the federation collapsed.
However, this is just Zhao Li's idea. The power has become very large. Although it is not openly entangled, it shows an overwhelming advantage. At least the alliance of more than a dozen planets, no force in the entire human race can compete with them head-on. Even if these dozen planets have lost a lot due to the chaos of war, it is a powerful force that cannot be underestimated. If you really want to compare it, perhaps Chen Yong's independent army is intact, and after the training of war and so many years of development, you can compete with them.
Thinking of Chen Yong's Independence Army, Zhao Li couldn't help but feel moved. They were one of the few forces that were not damaged and had greatly increased in this war. Moreover, Chen Yong had decided to hand over the Independence Army to himself due to various relationships. All the policies of the Independence Army in recent years were Kang Hongyuan's remote control, military construction, and Zhao Li was helping to help. This was Zhao Li's last reliance. Otherwise, relying on the White Bird Planet alone would never be able to complete the great cause of unification.
It seems that it is necessary to go to the Independence Army in the name of the supreme commander of the Federal Military. In this way, the Independence Army will have a reason to return, otherwise, the Independence Army will all surrender with the order. This will not be of any benefit except for the crime of having some connection with the enemy during his tenure. Zhao Li would never be so stupid.
Now is not the best time to let the Independence Army appear. Zhao Li still needs to wait. When the power is powerful and forces other independent planets to start forming alliances, Zhao Li will take action. If he doesn't take action, he will make a big splash whenever he takes action.
The situation of the war changes like a revolving lantern. If you win today, I will take advantage tomorrow. In short, it is like a tug of war. The only thing that can be called a benefit is that the profits of military-industrial enterprises on various planets are rising, driving many indicators of national economy and people's livelihood. However, the people's living standards have not risen the same as those of the economy, but are declining. The calls for anti-war are becoming more and more high.
Finally, after a series of tragic wars, the mysterious organization began to appear at the front desk. With Cleveland as the center, almost eight or nine planets announced alliances, including Zhao Li's hometown planet. All the alliance forces stopped wars. Affairs within the alliance were delegated by representatives appointed by each planet, and democratic resolutions
"They seem to care about this democratic resolution." Kang Hongyuan of course appeared in the office of Zhao Li's command center at the first time, and Ban Yunchan and Song Ciming appeared together. The representatives in their small circle have all arrived.
"Democracy has always been a place where Western countries criticized other countries in history, and it is not surprising that they insist on proposing this way." Zhao Li also knew what those people did from the information they have been constantly collecting: "However, now it is during the war, their democracy seems a bit too much."
"Otherwise, even in the past, the United States had the president's wartime decision-making power." Kang Hongyuan didn't seem to agree very much with this. He was playing politics, and democracy was of course always talking about it.
"The question is, do they have a president who can speak in one word?" Zhao Li laughed: "Maybe Arthur's words work on several of these planets, but what about the other planets? Everyone is integrated through various channels, with the same status and the same identity. Why should I listen to you? There are always times when they can't coordinate."
"Maybe!" Kang Hongyuan did not argue on this issue: "There were wartime practices. The former commander was too concerned about the democracy of the federal government, so he even handed over the final decision-making power. We must not make the same mistake."
Kang Hongyuan's meaning is very clear, political and people's livelihood, he makes the decision, fights, and Zhao Li makes the decision. This is originally the division of labor and mutual support for each other. This time he took it out and reiterated it again. It seems that Kang Hongyuan does not want Zhao Li to have any misunderstandings or any other psychological burdens at all.
"The situation of the war has changed, and we need to respond." Zhao Li was also not entangled in this issue. Everyone knows when to cooperate and when to divide the spoils: "I think we must be prepared to fight at any time."
"Don't worry! The people have been waiting for this day for a long time!" Kang Hongyuan answered Zhao Li with great confidence. He had done a lot of work in the war and everything was ready, but he only lacked the east wind.
An advantageous force appeared in the sky, and the battle situation immediately changed tremendously. The forces near the alliance began to silence one after another and then rested. Of course, this was on the surface, privately, transactions on the edge planets were more frequent, and they looked like they were preparing for war and famine.
The planet far away from the Alliance also noticed this enemy, and everyone took other measures to wait and see. However, what surprised Zhao Li was that there were still many forces that seemed to be not very close to Cleveland and Arthur and others, and actually began to try to contact the Alliance.
"What's going on?" After receiving the information, Zhao Li couldn't figure out how these people would do this no matter how. This was completely different from their usual performance. No matter how big the change a person changes, it would be impossible for him to suddenly turn a 180-degree bend at this time, right?
"It seems that General Lucas also has the intention to contact the other party." Christine also informed the latest information obtained. The news was very deadly. General Lucas has always been a good ally of Zhao Li, and he is very caring for the side of the fringe planet. If he also casts the opponent, the situation will be very difficult to say.
"I want to go there in person." Zhao Li pondered for a while and made a decision directly. I want to talk to General Lucas in person and let him return to the Federation.
Kang Hongyuan and Ban Yunchan looked at each other, as if they hadn't said anything. However, when they heard that General Lucas also had the intention of contacting each other, they looked shocked, and they didn't seem to expect General Lucas to react like this.
"What? General Lucas's actions are related to you?" What kind of person is Zhao Li? No one here can escape his observation range of every move and immediately noticed the strangeness of the two.
"In fact, General Lucas' independence was discussed with him." Kang Hongyuan and Ban Yunchan looked at each other, and finally Kang Hongyuan nodded. He might think that the time was about the same, or that some things were out of their control, so he had to say.
"What?" Zhao Li didn't know what to say about Kang Hongyuan. They didn't say hello to him for such a big thing. No wonder General Lucas had been very easy-going in contact with him in the previous few times, talking and laughing with him. It turned out that there was such a relationship in it: "Why?" Zhao Li still asked in confusion.
"If the federal power is too strong, many people's true ambitions will not be exposed." Kang Hongyuan didn't care about Zhao Li's dissatisfied gaze and directly expressed his reasons: "We must create a situation where everyone thinks that the federal government has no hope, so that these ambitionists can jump out on their own."
"Temptation them to jump out of independence and cleanse themselves in disguise?" Zhao Li frowned. Although this reason was justified, their independence caused such a war, and the cost was too high.
"I know, the price is a bit too high, but I still did it." Kang Hongyuan completely took all the blame: "But it is worth it! If the Federation is still there and wants to carry out such a cleaning, I don't know how much time and cost it will take. It's better to take advantage of the war to end it all."
Zhao Li was silent for a while, not knowing what he should say. Perhaps as Kang Hongyuan said, I don’t know how much it will cost to do such a cleaning. Now it is not a solution to let them jump out by themselves. However, the method used is a bit unacceptable to Zhao Li, especially if he is doing this without hiding it.
"We cannot concentrate our strength without this method." Kang Hongyuan continued to explain: "With those people here, who can guarantee that the military has only one voice? We cannot rely on that power to win. If that is the case, it will cost more to eliminate the war!"
Kang Hongyuan's hunger talk made Zhao Li think from another perspective again. Indeed, what Kang Hongyuan said makes sense. He simply let General Lucas declare independence, which made countless ambitious people jump out. Now the power of the federal military is very pure, and Zhao Li is the only voice of him. In the past, it was impossible to imagine. All of this is entirely for Zhao Li to consider.
"How could General Lucas make such a decision?" Zhao Li was also puzzled here. Since it was secretly planned by Kang Hongyuan Ban Yunchan and others, General Lucas should not have such abnormal behavior.
"I don't know, maybe there has been a change that we don't know recently." Kang Hongyuan shook his head, unable to explain.
"Huh!" Zhao Li let out a long sigh and suddenly asked, "Tell me, what other armed forces are hidden on the edge planet?"
As soon as this sentence was said, Kang Hongyuan and Ban Yunchan were immediately stunned. Zhao Li looked at their surprised faces, then looked at Li Mengdie and Christine, who looked a little unnatural, and smiled slightly: "Apart from such a big thing, none of you have ever been worried about the edge planet. It would be strange if there is no secret on the edge planet. Since you have said it, let's talk about it together!"
"Haha!" Ban Yunchan took two steps forward and apologized softly beside Zhao Li: "Sorry, I originally wanted to give you a surprise, but I didn't expect you to guess it directly." At this time, she had to take the initiative to stand up and take on something, otherwise Li Mengdie and Christine would not be able to explain to Zhao Li. Ban Yunchan's initiative to take responsibility made Li Mengdie and Christine look better, but she still looked at Zhao Li with a hurried look.
"In recent years, the Fringe Planet has been secretly accumulating armed forces and privately purchasing warships. Now it has formed a fleet of upscale." Ban Yunchan reported quickly: "It may be time to take it out all the time under the name of the Fringe Bank."
"What a large-scale fleet?" Zhao Li's eyes lit up. There was actually a hidden fleet. At the critical moment, this was a fatal bargaining chip.
"There are almost 8,000 pure combat ships, and there are more than 10,000 of them, plus various transport ships, etc." Ban Yunchan answered very lightly.
Chapter completed!