Saloyan Primo's eyes sank, "What demands?"
Tris Walter replied, "He discovered a very special substance in Blue Star crude oil. He needs us to provide two billion barrels of crude oil for research."
"We can do that," Saloyan Primo agreed readily. "However, our domestic energy supply is currently critical. Can we pay in installments? We'll deliver the remaining crude oil after we've conquered Shattarab."
Tris Walter asked urgently, "Mr. President, how long will it take to conquer Shattarab?"
Hearing this, Saloyan Primo understood that the Gu Sixians were not just a little interested, but urgently needed this crude oil. He instantly gained leverage and deliberately put on an act.
"I can't say for sure right now. Shattarab is not small, and its army is quite large. The Dragon Country will also provide considerable aid. This war will be quite difficult to fight."
Tris Walter was stunned at first, then quickly reacted, "Mr. President, if we provide an additional batch of special weapons, can it speed up the conquest?"
Saloyan Primo didn't rush to a decision, but slowly said, "That depends on what kind of weapons they are..."
That evening, as soon as the Dragon Country's press conference ended, the United States immediately convened a press conference at the ruins of the Black House, inviting reporters from all countries worldwide.
Saloyan Primo, looking disheveled and covered in dirt, stood before the cameras and shouted, "Ladies and gentlemen, today is the most humiliating day for the United States. After the bombing of the Twin Purple Towers, the symbol of the United States, the Black House, has been reduced to rubble by a terrorist attack!"
"According to our investigation, this was carried out by a terrorist organization within Shattarab. They possess weapons of mass destruction and weather controllers!"
"This is a trampling of democracy, an insult to human rights, and the greatest blasphemy against freedom!"
Upon hearing Saloyan Primo's words, the audience erupted in a frenzy.
"Retaliate, we must retaliate!"
"America's dignity cannot be insulted!"
"Fight, we must declare war on Shattarab!"
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"That's right," Saloyan Primo raised his fist high, "The clarion call to battle has sounded. Shattarab must pay for its blood debt!"
"As the current President of the United States, I sign the war order and officially declare war on Shattarab!"
Using war to divert domestic conflicts is a common tactic for the United States. After Saloyan Primo issued the order for military mobilization as President, the United States' formidable war machine was activated with a speed that surpassed everyone's imagination.
The aircraft carrier battle groups, which had been on patrol in the Pacific Ocean, quickly turned their bows. Heavily armed American soldiers, by means of air drop, entered the cities of Shattarab and launched surprise attacks.
Unlike the minor skirmishes before, the United States was now, due to surpassing the Dragon Country in multiple technologies such as chips, pharmaceuticals, and energy, facing a severe economic downturn and was on the brink of national annihilation.
This war was not just for oil, but for the continued existence of the United States. Therefore, they brought out their entire strength and, at all costs, launched the most frenzied assault.
Facing such a United States, Shattarab had almost no ability to resist.
In just one week, a large part of Shattarab had fallen. The Crown Prince of Shattarab, unable to help himself, quickly sought help from other countries.
Upon receiving Shattarab's distress signal, the top leadership of the Dragon Country immediately summoned the top leaders of various departments and convened an emergency meeting.
"Boss," the Chief of Military Operations said with a furrowed brow, "Shattarab is too far away from us. The United States is now going all out. It will take at least two weeks for us to temporarily mobilize enough troops to support them..."
The top leader slammed the table forcefully, "Two weeks! That's too slow. At the speed of the United States' advance, they can occupy the entire territory of Shattarab and establish a new puppet regime within two weeks. By then, we will have no reason to send troops."
"Old Li, don't tell me that the Dragon Country's army has become so lax that if an army were to march on our territory again, repeating the humiliation of a hundred years ago, we would need two weeks to assemble our troops!"
"Boss, it's not like that," the Chief of Military Operations quickly explained, "It's not that the assembly speed is slow, but that our transportation capacity is insufficient. We lack a sufficient number of large transport aircraft."
The top leader immediately retorted, "If we can't go by air, we can go by sea. With Mingqiu's newly researched secret weapon, our naval power has already surpassed that of the United States."
"Boss, the United States has already made corresponding countermeasures for this. They have not only added new coatings but also created double isolation cabins internally. It will be difficult to achieve ideal results by using the same methods."
The concept of a single trick dominating all situations is impossible between two major international powers.
Secret weapons are called secret weapons precisely because they have not been used. Once revealed, the other side will quickly devise countermeasures, and even use this secret weapon to set a trap and backfire on the opponent.
The top leader was not unaware of this principle, but just as they were about to completely defeat the United States and achieve the great accomplishment of the Dragon Country's revitalization, such a change suddenly occurred.
A centipede dies, but it does not fall.
If the United States were allowed to fully occupy Shattarab and recover, it would take an unknown amount of time and effort to completely defeat the United States.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Jing Mingqiu arrived. After a brief understanding of the situation, Jing Mingqiu's lips curled into a smile.
"Boss, don't worry, this matter is very easy to handle."
"Oh!" The top leader's eyes lit up instantly. "Mingqiu, how do you suggest we handle this?"
Jing Mingqiu spread his hands, first creating suspense, "As the saying goes, when the United States says you have weapons of mass destruction, you had better have weapons of mass destruction."
"But," the Chief of Military Operations was taken aback, "Shattarab does not have weapons of mass destruction now?"
Jing Mingqiu waved his hand, "They don't, but we do! Although we cannot lend the weather controller to Shattarab, we can use it in the name of Shattarab."
"This is called fighting fire with fire. The United States knows that the Black House was bombed by us and they dare not provoke the Dragon Country. They forcibly shifted the blame to Shattarab."
"Now, Shattarab has used weather weapons to bomb the invading US troops, and they can only shut up and swallow this bitter pill."
Jing Mingqiu smiled even more exuberantly, "After all, you said earlier that Shattarab has weapons of mass destruction!"
Just as everyone was overjoyed, the Director of Military Technology raised a question.
"Professor Jing, your idea is excellent. Now there is only one problem. The US military has spread throughout Shattarab. Can our weather weapons cover such a large area?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Jing Mingqiu raised his eyebrows, "Of course, they can. You must know that weather weapons are not just about striking people with lightning; they have many other uses..."