Chapter 1029: The Turning Point of War

Lanse looked from afar at Senator Cleveland and two gentlemen he had never seen before. They seemed to be arguing fiercely about something.

He didn't go over, because no one asked him to go over. Tang Mu stood on the side and chatted with him in a low voice.

"Those two people are from Dantela," he said, curling his lips, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and handed one of them to Lanse. "I have a premonition that the war might end in a way we can't imagine."

Lanse hadn't paid attention to anything related to the war recently, and he looked a bit blank. "Did something happen?"

"On the battlefield?"

He had been in Lapa for this period of time. President Diego and those anti-government armed forces seemed to have understood their status and fate in this game under huge pressure.

Lanse forced President Diego to have to consider a larger-scale war through methods of influencing and controlling the anti-government armed forces, rather than small battles on the scale of three to five thousand people.

It's time to speed up.

It has been a while since the New Year, and the civil war in Lapa, which has lasted for a year, should have reached a "turning point."

According to the data Lanse recently obtained, both sides have re-assembled about 900,000 soldiers. Consuming these people, plus what they consumed before.

And those old, weak, sick, and disabled who were eliminated by nature because of famine, the total population of Lapa has decreased from 12 million to a little over 8 million.

If these 900,000 people who are good at fighting, or have ideals, or do not obey discipline, and will become hard bones under federal rule are removed.

Then Lapa's population might be maintained between 6 million and 7 million.

This number already meets the federal requirements for the foundation of Lapa's rule. By then, Lanse can promote the next plan, letting "the people choose their own national subject," which doesn't just reflect the federation's respect for the human rights and nation of the Lapa people?

If anyone says that the federation interferes in other countries' internal affairs, I'm afraid the Lapa people will be the first to disagree, because everything is their own choice, not someone else's.

After this matter was settled, Lanse came back, because this decisive battle is likely to break out in February or March, and there are not many days left.

Hope Mining's heat in the investment market has decreased slightly, but only slightly.

Lanse doesn't know much about finance, but he knows it very well.

This sounds a bit contradictory, but the truth is very simple—

Political wind direction.

Everyone, especially capitalist societies and capitalist countries, will only tell you that market behavior is free behavior, and it is the behavior naturally generated between people that eventually gathers together and affects the trend of the financial market.

In their mouths, it seems that this place has always been independent, sacred, and inviolable.

But in fact, all of this is just a scam they tell you.

Because just as capital can never be separated from politics, the financial market cannot be separated from politics.

And the weight of market behavior is always lower than the weight of political behavior.

The simplest example is that because fewer people planted potatoes this year and the market demand is huge, its price will show an "upward" trend in the market.

But if the federal government issues a notice at this time, in order to alleviate the huge shortage of potato demand as soon as possible, the federal government imported massive imported potatoes from abroad that are enough to meet the domestic potato market demand, and the price is low.

Then the price of potatoes will immediately be halved and collapse.

In the same way, a company's performance is very good, but as long as the federal government issues a notice at this time, saying that this company may be suspected of debt fraud or tax evasion, even if almost everyone knows that this may be a frame-up, its stock price will also plummet.

Policies and politics have a huge and far-reaching impact on the financial market, but no one will ever tell ordinary investors these things.

Because if they really told ordinary people that stocks or futures are not the result of free market trade, but state intervention and policy regulation.

Then there would not be so many ordinary investors waiting to be cut like leeks in the financial market, just like those people in the western region who have never even been to the Detlan financial street, haven't even entered the exchange, but can take out 5,000 dollars and eat all of them because a Detlan stock broker recommended him to buy a certain stock, might not appear again.

These people are the main targets of those financial crocodiles and capital groups to harvest.

They are stupid, blind, and very trusting in interpersonal relationships, and can be so stupid and naive as to hand over their money to someone they haven't even met to operate.

This is the federation.

This is the federal financial market.

Next, Lapa's large-scale civil war may affect the stock price of Hope Mining, so Lanse wants to come over and discuss with Senator Cleveland whether it is necessary to harvest now, or after the war ends.

In addition, he also wants to discuss with Senator Cleveland how to hand it over to the federal government after the war ends, with the reason of "people's petition to form a provisional government" after clearing out all the resistance elements.

These all need to be discussed. It wasn't involved before because the timing wasn't ripe, but now, it is ripe.

It's just that he didn't expect that Dantela sent people over and occupied Senator Cleveland for a long time, probably... it has been forty minutes.

Facing Lanse's confusion, Tang Mu lowered his voice a bit. "I'm not very clear, but I guess it has something to do with the New Year's air raid."

Lanse glanced at him, with some resentment in his eyes. "Actually, you can say it in one breath."

Tang Mu laughed twice, then lowered his voice again. "On New Year's Eve, they launched an air raid on a place in Dantela that was said to be the command post. Do you know about air raids?"

Lanse nodded. "I'm not a fool, I also read newspapers." 【10

The Federation already possesses bombers, and they are the latest models. They have upgraded the engines, allowing the new aircraft to carry more weight and have stronger flight capabilities.

The military intercepted intelligence during the fighting, discovering the location of what is likely the front-line command post of the Dantela coalition forces.

Coupled with the fact that the new bombers have already been transported to the front, the military has decided to bomb this location, which is likely the enemy's front-line command post.

As for the results, Tang Mu only needed to glance twice at the two Dantela officials arguing loudly with Senator Cleveland to know the outcome.

"They bombed and killed some government officials who were visiting the front lines, as well as some celebrities and front-line commanders."

"Now the entire front line is in complete chaos. In the week since, we have already pushed forward about a hundred kilometers. Seventy percent of the battle line has advanced into Dantela territory, and they are under immense pressure now."

It is easy to imagine that when a war takes place on one's own soil, no matter who wins or loses, the ones who ultimately suffer are definitely the people of that country.

Shattered land, destroyed cities, and burning villages and farmland.

Originally, the Dantela people wanted to use a war to export domestic pressure and contradictions and release economic tension, but now it seems they have failed to do so.

The Federation's sudden entry disrupted all their plans, making it impossible for them to gain an advantage as originally intended, and instead, they have begun to show a continuous decline.

Now that multiple government officials and high-ranking military officers have been killed in the bombing, although it was an accident, it is enough to begin shaking the firm belief in victory in the hearts of the Dantela people.

Many people no longer firmly believe, as they did at the beginning, that they will send the Slades into the arms of God.

Now they are not so firm; some people have even begun to develop a sense of fear and unease, doubting whether the Federation has the ability to end the war.

If they are thoroughly beaten by the Federation, what impact will this have on Dantela society?

Some people within the country have begun to waver, and their president is also facing a certain degree of questioning and restriction.

A nation, interest groups, and the people often praise their rulers to the heavens when a war is progressing triumphantly, calling them the gods who bring a new world order!

But once the war shows signs of decline and failure begins to appear, people will start to question their rulers and question whether their decisions are correct.

People are self-interested animals; whether it is the capitalists of the Federation or the officials, soldiers, citizens, and financial magnates of Dantela, they are all the same.

These two people were not sent by the Dantela president, but by the second-largest political force in their country.

"They seem to be seeking another kind of 'victory'—a political victory." Tang Mu smiled with a knowing look, and Lans indeed obtained the things he wanted to point out.

The second-largest political force; then who is the first?

Without a doubt, it is of course the current Dantela president and the political interest groups behind him; they are the primary political force.

This second-largest one is clearly planning to stab their president in the back at this moment; this might be another effective way to end the problem.

Originally, the purpose of war was to export contradictions and release pressure, but if a group of those in power are sent to the gallows, opening up upward mobility and breaking the solidified barriers between classes, why is this not another best way to solve domestic class contradictions?

Once people have upward mobility, they think about how to improve themselves.

When the barriers between classes are broken, hard work will definitely bring positive feedback, and the contradictions between classes will be lowered and reduced.

Not to mention, what is released in such actions is not just some upward channels, high-level space, but also wealth.

That wealth will be nationalized and then returned to the people in another way; even if it is only a very small portion, it is enough to make people's lives better and fill their eyes with hope.

If there is anyone who least wants the war to continue now, then these two people and the interest groups behind them are among them.

Continuing to fight will only make the Dantela president's power greater, but if they cannot continue to fight, they can backstab the president and successfully seize power, then push all the unpleasant things happening now onto the president and those behind him—wouldn't the contradictions disappear?

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The war is over, the contradictions are solved, and everyone has obtained what they wanted, except for those who were defeated.

"It looks like they won't be able to reach an agreement in a short time." Lans commented while smoking.

Tang Mu nodded in agreement, "They want to end this war with the minimum cost, but you know, that is not what the federal government wants."

The federal government wants to maximize its interests; if they cannot provide such benefits, then this war will continue.

Therefore, it is difficult for both sides to reach an agreement, not to mention that this is not even a formal negotiation; it might just be their first contact.

Although they cannot agree, such contact will leave opportunities and channels for both sides to reach an agreement in the future.

After another ten minutes or so, the two left in a huff, but they did not leave any harsh words when they departed; they just left quickly with their heads down.

They glanced at Lans but did not stop.

Senator Cleveland waved at Lans and Tang Mu, "Come here."

Lans and Tang Mu walked over side by side.

Senator Cleveland took a towel from the butler, wiped his wrists and neck, and also wiped his face, "Did you see that just now?"

This was obviously a rhetorical question, but not entirely so.

Lans nodded, "Yes, I saw it, and I also asked Tang Mu and learned the gist of the matter."

This is a private museum in New Jincheng that is not open to the public; there is no one else here, making it very suitable for discussing matters.

"Walk with me." Senator Cleveland said while walking forward, with Lans following closely behind, "What do you think?"

"Regarding this matter of a ceasefire, I want to hear your thoughts."

Lans did not hold back either; after a slight thought, he said, "I think that as long as our interests can be satisfied, a ceasefire might be a very good choice."

Senator Cleveland was a bit surprised. He turned his head to look at the big aide standing on the other side of his body; the latter also showed a surprised expression, but it was only for an instant before he composed himself.

Senator Cleveland looked back at Lans and said with a smile, "I thought you would support us continuing the war; after all, you are young, and young people like war and like to conquer others."

What he meant was that young people are aggressive, and if they can solve things with their fists, they will definitely use their fists.

Lans shook his head, "It depends on the situation."

"If someone wants to do something bad to me now, perhaps I will fight back; even if he apologizes and surrenders, I won't stop. I will beat him until he is dead."

"Because he wants to hurt me."

"But what we are discussing now is a problem between nations. This is not a problem of two people where you punch me and I punch you; this concerns the overall national interest."

Now the main plan is to enter the next stage. ===== CHAPTER 1029 =====

"We cannot occupy their entire territory, nor can we colonize it; we will eventually have to leave that land, but we will leave behind hatred that cannot be resolved."

"Many years later—ten, twenty years—the war will return, and the intensity of this war will be higher, and the purpose will be stronger."

"At the same time, completely destroying this enemy is not a good thing for our own country either."

"What we need is a living enemy that can threaten us and serve as a symbol to push social progress and development at critical moments, not one that we have thoroughly destroyed, causing the Federation to become arrogant and restless."

"If they can really solve their president and the relevant political forces behind the president, then we can completely end this war after obtaining the benefits we want."

"Turning their people's hatred for us back into their internal contradictions and opposition."

Senator Cleveland listened while walking and nodded, "What you said is a bit scattered, but I can understand what you mean."

"Your point of view is indeed worth our consideration; this is a very interesting interpretation."

"If you think we reach an agreement with these people, what will they do next?" Senator Cleveland asked.

Lans said with a smile, "A doomed assassination to accelerate the re-eruption of their internal social contradictions."

"Once the internal contradictions have erupted enough, an exceptionally successful assassination will occur to curb further escalation to an uncontrollable state."

"Then internal strife and struggle, and using them as a potential threat to the Federation's national security to spur and motivate the people of the Federation."

After listening, Senator Cleveland couldn't help but nod in praise, "A very good point of view, but do you think the public really believes that a country we have already defeated will become an enemy that threatens us in the future?"

Lans shook his head and said with a smile, "We don't need the public to believe or not believe, because what makes them believe or not believe is not facts, but stories."

"Television, magazines, and newspapers will make them believe."

Senator Cleveland agreed again, "A very mature thought. Perhaps we can write it into a memorandum so that we can find it when we need to create content. What do you say?"

He turned his head to look at the big aide, who quickly took out a notebook and pen and recorded all of this down.

It was clear that Senator Cleveland had made a decision after talking with Lans for a while. He put this matter aside, and as he turned his head, there were more smiles on his face, which also meant that what had just happened had become a thing of the past.

"Is there anything you want to tell me this time?"

Lans nodded, "The plan for Lapa has also reached its final step, so I wanted to come and ask if there is anything I need to pay special attention to, as well as the follow-up handling methods for the listed company..."