MTLNOVEL Chapter 537: Support
When the Jieke Group began the reckoning with the You Tai elite, everything happening within the You Tai Kingdom seemed to sweep across every corner of the globe like a nuclear explosion.
"Shock!!! Jieke Group officially goes to war with You Tai Kingdom, air force attacks Te Wei City in You Tai, causing many casualties among soldiers and innocent civilians."
"In the name of anti-virus, a terrifying war unfolds. The You Tai government has urgently issued a statement, asserting that Jieke Group is enforcing its hegemony by oppressing other countries, and they, the You Tai Kingdom, will never bow to Jieke Group and are determined to drive this Evil Wolf out of their land. Meanwhile, Jieke Group's unjust actions will certainly face backlash."
"Military experts from the Great British Empire disclose that Jieke Group used a new type of stealth bomber, which was the culprit for the fall of Te Wei City."
"A squadron of bombers, a team of Genetic Warriors, and a team of Spider Main Battle Mecha seized the capital of a nation, showcasing Jieke Group's formidable military might, possibly indicating the future trends of warfare."
"Did Te Wei City really have those mutant zombies? I doubt it. Even if there were, the casualties caused by the mutant zombies are probably less than 1% of those caused by Jieke Group's initiated war. Isn't this just a deliberate act of revenge?"
Without exception, global media outlets splashed headlines of the fall of Te Wei City across their front pages.
Especially those Western media controlled by the You Tai Kingdom, used sensational titles, nearly portraying Jieke Group as the enemy of all humanity.
Countries around the world were startled by Jieke Group's sudden assault.
Many countries thought Jieke Group would, as usual, send out Genetic Warriors for assassinations, considering the You Tai Kingdom had no connection with the South Alliance led by Jieke Group, which was 5,000 to 6,000 kilometers away.
But Jieke Group's action shattered many people's predictions.
On August 2nd, Jieke Group declared war on the You Tai Kingdom, and by 10 a.m. on August 3rd, Jieke Group, through a long-distance raid spanning thousands of kilometers, waged war against the You Tai Kingdom thousands of kilometers away.
Through air raids and bombings, they destroyed a large part of the You Tai Kingdom's military forces, and through airstrikes and air drops, relying on a small number of elite Genetic Warriors, they captured the capital, Te Wei City, in one fell swoop.
This ability for rapid actions and ultra-long-distance operations amazed a large group of countries around the world.
No country can achieve such war outcomes as Jieke Group, not even the Beautiful Country, which needs to assemble a large amount of material in advance for warfare, and simply mobilizing troops and deploying them takes a significant amount of time.
Let alone occupying a heavily guarded capital of another country with almost zero casualties in a single day.
Only Genetic Warriors with extremely strong individual combat ability could achieve this.
Ordinary paratroopers' descent does not come close to having such power and mobility.
The occupation of Te Wei City had an immense impact on countries around the world, after all, the You Tai had been arrogant for so many years and were hit so severely for the first time.
The Beautiful Country President Jesmin was the first to step forward to criticize Jieke Group's atrocities: "Jieke Group's actions are a complete butcher's behavior; they have completely ignored the dignity and safety of You Tai Kingdom, wantonly bombed civilians, and threatened the human rights and free will of the whole world. If Jieke Group does not immediately cease and withdraw its troops, we will take action to stop this invasion."
The rapid fall of Te Wei City somewhat unsettled the Beautiful Country.
The Beautiful Country obviously did not expect Jieke Group to act so efficiently, though they did not intend to go to war with Jieke Group, they also did not want their years of investment in the Middle East to be destroyed directly.
However, Beautiful Country President Jesmin adopted a very high stance and began actively gathering troops, hastily providing material support to You Tai Kingdom.
But ultimately, even with the Beautiful Country in a fluster, they did not immediately decide to participate in the war.
Especially without knowing exactly about Jieke Group's unknown bombers, recklessly sending a carrier strike group there might lead to them being bombed and sunk, because Beautiful Country also fears Jieke Group's boldness!
As the Blue Star Dominator, akin to a wealthy person, confronting Jieke Group, a daredevil who risks everything.
Unless necessary, a wealthy person would not fight to the death with them, because the other is genuinely willing to risk everything to mutually destroy you.
Ceramic does not collide with tiles, this is the thought of most people in the Beautiful Country's high leadership now.
If they really start a war with Jieke Group, win or lose, other adversaries of the Beautiful Country would laugh off.
Not to mention the Beautiful Country, the protector of the You Tai Kingdom, now faces a dilemma of whether to dispatch troops due to Jieke Group's precise and efficient actions.
Speaking of the neighboring countries around You Tai Kingdom, they were even more filled with excitement and euphoria.
These countries have basically fought wars with the You Tai Kingdom and lost. Add to that a series of unpopular actions by the You Tai Kingdom in the region, which led to always tense and hostile relations with its neighboring countries.
Now hearing that the You Tai Kingdom has been beaten by Jieke Group, many citizens of the neighboring countries were beating gongs and drums, setting off firecrackers, and celebrating on the streets with excitement.
In their view, Jieke Group's actions have undoubtedly vented their frustrations strongly.
They had long wanted to do so, but unfortunately, due to the power gap, they were helpless against the You Tai Kingdom.
Now that the You Tai Kingdom has provoked Jieke Group, citizens of the neighboring countries are gloating, hoping for a harsher beating of the You Tai Kingdom.
However, there are countries that are not content to just be onlookers.
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Sand City!
This is the largest city area of Ba Country in the sand region, with a population of over two million, primarily composed of Ba people and Arabs.
This city has extensive borders with the You Tai Kingdom, and is only a little over fifty kilometers away from the southern suburbs of the You Tai Kingdom's Te Wei City.
And Ba Country is one of You Tai Kingdom's mortal enemies, with a relationship history akin to that between Hua Country and Japan during World War II, characterized by irreconcilable animosity.
At this time in Sand City, Jieke Group Intelligence Director Shao Meng appeared and met a force, the leader of the Faha Organization, Ahmed Tuxin.
Within Ba Country, there are organizations and forces of varying sizes, without any strong unified regime, leading to mutual conflicts.
Although Ba Country generally holds a hostile view of You Tai Country, various factions and organizations adopt different strategies towards You Tai Country. Some advocate appeasement, others are willing to compromise, appreciating You Tai Country's concessions.
Among them, the Faha Organization led by Tuxin is the most fierce against You Tai Country, consistently adhering to a principle of retaliating tooth for tooth, refusing any reconciliation, and determined to reclaim their homeland by force.
"Assalamu Alaykum, my friend, pleased to see you."
Tuxin walked over, his left calf a prosthetic, movement difficult, yet he insisted on opening his arms wide, embracing Shao Meng with the highest ceremony of Ba Country.
"Mr. Tuxin, it's only been a week since we last met, yet it feels like reuniting with an old friend."
After the hug parted, Shao Meng spoke with a smile.
This is not the first meeting between him and Tuxin; after Jieke Group decided to act against You Tai Country, he, the Intelligence Director for Jieke Group, had already come to the Middle East for operations.
Tuxin, the leader of the Faha force before him, is the result of his actions.
"This past week has been agonizing for me, every moment yearning for your arrival. Now seeing you and hearing the good news brought by Jieke Group, my heart is almost jumping out of my chest with excitement."
Tuxin, past his fifties now, glows with excitement that suggests he is not merely engaging in pleasantries.
"Jieke Group always keeps its promises, so I hope our partners would do the same. We seek followers with firm resolve."
Shao Meng sat down, smiling at Tuxin.
In the previous meeting with Tuxin, Shao Meng successfully reached an agreement with him: if Jieke Group were to send troops to You Tai Country, Faha would unconditionally follow, assisting Jieke Group in fighting against You Tai Country.
Moreover, after reclaiming their homeland, they are willing to follow Jieke Group's lead, join the Dragon Coin trade system, and open military ports in the Mediterranean to Jieke Group, among other things.
"Mr. Shao, please believe in our resolve. As long as we reclaim our homeland, we are willing to do anything you ask. We've been waiting for this day for too long."
On hearing Shao Meng's words, Tuxin excitedly stood up from his seat.
Shao Meng spoke: "Are you truly determined? You might face considerable casualties or criticism from all of Western society."
Upon hearing this, Tuxin pointed to his prosthetic leg with eyes full of fervor: "Mr. Shao Meng, this leg was lost to You Tai soldiers."
"At that time, the city we lived in was long blockaded by You Tai Country, akin to an open-air prison. Many children died because of it; the people barely survived, drinking dirty water, catching rats and cockroaches, enduring under bombing."
"I, Tuxin, was once a child among them. Thankfully, I survived to this day, but many children my age perished at the hands of You Tai Country."
"From a young age, I've vowed to keep fighting You Tai Country each day I live. You can doubt my other motives, but never my determination to fight You Tai Country to the end."
"It's not just me, all the warriors of Faha have long cast aside concerns of life and death, ready to shed blood and make sacrifices for the future of our children and the return of our homeland."
"As for Western society, I've seen through their hypocrisy. They're concerned with human rights only when it pertains to Westerners, to You Tai, not to us Ba people. What is criticism to me? I'm not afraid of death."
Tuxin spoke at length due to his excitement.
"Mr. Tuxin, it seems we will become the closest partners! When are you ready to dispatch your troops?"
Shao Meng finally nodded, revealing a satisfied smile.
Supporting a force to do the dirty work for Jieke Group in You Tai Country has long been settled.
Jieke Group has no need for the land of You Tai Country; traveling thousands of miles to occupy it is out of question. Well before the war began, Jieke Group had already planned for the aftermath.
Undoubtedly, supporting a proxy to help manage and control You Tai Country, bearing the responsibility for Jieke Group's actions, is a wise choice.
"Anytime, our warriors are ready to set forth against You Tai Country."
Tuxin's eyes brightened, his entire being trembling with excitement.
Years of war had taught him that relying solely on their own strength to reclaim their homeland was wishful thinking.
Now, with Jieke Group at war with You Tai Country, following Jieke Group's lead and serving as the vanguard may be his only chance to reclaim his homeland in his lifetime.
"Then let's proceed now; time is of the essence. Your vanguard should first go to Te Wei City, where order needs to be maintained."
Shao Meng immediately said, Te Wei City now only has a few Genetic Warriors, lacking sufficient personnel to manage, just needing cannon fodder for assistance.
"Alright, I'll give the order now."
Tuxin agreed without hesitation, then hesitated slightly: "Mr. Shao Meng, I fear our warriors of Faha might lose control of their urge for vengeance upon reaching Te Wei City. They've accumulated too much resentment and hatred; hopefully, Jieke Group can understand."
Shao Meng chuckled gently, addressing Tuxin casually: "Feel free to do so; our President Su has said that dead squid is the best squid."
"President Su is wise."
A bright smile appeared on Tuxin's lips, his excitement palpable. Although he hasn't yet met with Su Jie, he has already idolized him.
With Tuxin's orders being passed down, Ba Country's Faha forces began to mobilize, advancing towards You Tai Country's Te Wei City, returning to their long-lost homeland.
While You Tai Country's army was entirely distracted by Jieke Group, they paid no attention nor had the time to deal with Faha, this subordinate defeated force's actions.