Chapter 408 No One Available
"What do you think? Do you want to intervene?"
After seeing off the representatives from the United States of South America, Yang Hui summoned Huang, Wang Liumei and others. Even Cruze, who was inconvenient to show up, participated in the meeting via voice call.
The request of the United States of South America is simple. Orb sends troops to help them resist the aggression of the Atlantic Federation.
Although the Republic of South America is a member of the United Earth, its relationship with the Atlantic Federation has always been hostile, because the Atlantic Federation has been coveting the Panama Spaceport for a long time. The Panama Spaceport is nominally jointly owned by the United Earth, but within the borders of the United States of South America, naturally, It was handed over to the jurisdiction of the United States of South America.
Therefore, before the war between PLANT and the Atlantic Federation, the Atlantic Federation went to war with the United States of South America and was deprived of a large amount of territory including the Panama Spaceport.
The United States of South America has also been persisting in the struggle and made great efforts to retain the existence of the country.
But now, the Atlantic Federation is weak, and Orb's strong rise has given hope to the United States of South America. They hope to use Orb's power to regain the territory that belongs to them and relieve the Atlantic Federation's oppression of them.
"Where is the reward from the United States of South America?" Cruze's voice came from the PAD on the table.
"The various policies and conveniences are equivalent to becoming a vassal state of Orb, which is pretty much what it means." Yang Hui said.
"Oh, I really know how to dream."
Not only is Cruze sneering, but others are also dissatisfied with the remuneration of the United States of South America. They say it is a satellite state, but it does not make much sense. The only valuable thing in the United States of South America is the Panama Spaceport. Now the Panama Spaceport has been destroyed by ZAFT. Not to mention, Orb already owns two spaceports, [Kaguya] and the Giant Floating Platform, which are enough for Orb to use. One more space port is of little significance.
Although South America is rich in mineral deposits, like the Panama Spaceport, will the Atlantic Federation not eat the meat it puts on its lips?
Not to mention the level of science and technology, let alone the United States of South America, the Atlantic Federation, a technological powerhouse, is not as good as Orb.
The same goes for the military. The military of the United States of South America has never been very good. The regular army was crippled by the Atlantic Federation. Now the main forces resisting the Atlantic Federation are guerrillas and militia.
The only thing left that can bring benefits to Orb is the population. However, the current population of the United States of South America is mostly old, weak, women and children, which does not increase Orb's productivity much.
So to describe it in one sentence, it is tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away.
"But the United States of South America can't come up with anything else to pay for it." Yang Hui shrugged, saying that the reward from the United States of South America is all they can afford now, and no matter how much more... they can't come up with it, The next step up is to abandon Guozuo and merge with Orb.
But this is impossible. Wasn’t the South American War of Independence just for independence? How could it be that after driving away the Atlantic Federation, it was occupied by Orb?
"Can the mineral mining rights in South America be obtained?" Cruze asked. In addition to the population, the rich mineral resources are worth Orb's payment.
"The ownership of those in their hands can be transferred to us, but there are only a few of them. The good mines are all in the hands of the Atlantic Federation." Yang Hui said.
"Is this really... huh? Wait, I suddenly feel that this thing... is feasible!" Cruze said, "The Atlantic Federation has suffered such a big loss this time, and it will definitely not give up."
Hearing this, everyone nodded. They all knew that peace was temporary. Under the newly calmed water, there was always a turbulent undercurrent, and it would not take long for this calm to be broken.
The main enemy of the Atlantic Federation is definitely PLANT, and Orb will not let it go. After all, Orb has caused a big setback for the Atlantic Federation this time.
"Half of the Atlantic Federation's mineral resources come from mines in South America. What if...we take away these mines? Do you think the Atlantic Federation will become angry?" Huang asked.
"No." Everyone shook their heads in unison. Although Cruze did not answer, he thought that the answer was the same as everyone else. After all, the current situation of the Atlantic Federation is not very good. If the internal conflicts are not resolved, the war will not start easily, and The peace agreement has just been signed, and peace is the main tone now. If the Atlantic Federation violates this tone, it will be targeted by the public.
"So... we should intervene to help the United States of South America regain its lost territory." Yang Hui decided.
After expelling the Atlantic Federation's troops in South America and regaining control of the mines, there will be a huge hole in the Atlantic Federation's resource needs, and the reconstruction of the army and the production of weapons will also be hindered.
"It doesn't work on the surface, otherwise we will be the ones who start the war." Tieria reminded.
"That's right, so we have to pretend to stay in the United States. Are our resources, aside from the expenses necessary for the plan, sufficient to support the United States of South America?"
"If it's mainly daily necessities... OK." Wang Liumei roughly calculated the resource reserves and nodded.
"Very good, you will discuss specific matters with the representatives of the United States of South America tomorrow." After speaking, Yang Hui looked at the emperor again, "How many of our existing troops can still be mobilized?"
"At present, only the newly reorganized Sixth Fleet can be used." Huang said with a headache. Although the troops of Orb are well preserved, there are only so many of them. Now Orb's territory has expanded again. Not only the earth, but also the Boyaz Fortress in the universe, the reconstruction of [Heliopolis], and the establishment of the space fleet all need manpower. Now Orb's manpower is very tight.
The Sixth Fleet is the newly formed sea fleet, and its personnel are mainly composed of earth army soldiers who defected to Orb and newly recruited personnel.
Since the reconstruction of Orb, Huang has started to recruit soldiers, not only in Orb itself, but also in the native population of Papua New Guinea. All those who can be mobilized have been mobilized, but there are still some vacancies.
"Are there any MS troops that can be mobilized?" Yang Hui asked. If you want to secretly help the United States of South America regain lost territory, only the sea fleet is not enough, and the ground fleet is also needed. However, ordinary tank troops and aviation troops are difficult to compete with the Atlantic Federation with MS troops, so MS troops are necessary.
"The First Special Forces and the First Battalion followed the First Fleet to Alaska for exercises, and they will not be back for at least a month." Speaking of this, Huang felt a little resentful. Originally, the First Fleet, the First MS Special Forces and the First MS Battalion were the backbone of Orb, but Yang Hui sent them all out with just one sentence, leaving her in a situation where no one was available again.
Not only the above-mentioned troops, but also the three trump cards, Setsuna, Lyle and Tieria.
However, Huang also understood Yang Hui's decision. If the Atlantic Federation's attitude was not correct, they would not indulge it. It was necessary to send troops to play at their doorstep to let them know that Orb was no longer a soft persimmon.
"Well... let's do this. Transfer the first squadron to South America. When domestic affairs are almost settled, I will go there in person..."
"You can't go." Cruze immediately opposed Yang Hui's proposal, "Now there are countless eyes staring at you. If you move, the whole world will move."
"I can..."
"You can't. Both you and your body are too conspicuous and can't hide."
"Okay, I know, but if I don't go, who will go to calm the situation?"
"Wouldn't Barry and Jiang be okay?" Lyle asked.
"Their personal abilities are enough, but they can't coordinate the overall situation. We need someone who can see the overall situation and arrange the deployment."
"I'll go."
"You?"
Everyone looked at the PAD on the table at the same time. It was Cruze who said this.
"The only people who are capable of coordinating the overall situation are you, me, Miss Huang and Miss Wang. You can't move. Miss Huang and Miss Wang can't get away. Only I can go."
"No, your identity is too sensitive. You can't go." Yang Hui refused directly. It's not that he doesn't trust Cruze, but Cruze's identity is indeed sensitive. Once someone he knows finds out, Orb will be caught in the controversy of public opinion again.
"Don't worry, I will hide my identity. Not many people have seen my true face, and there is no other choice, right?" Cruze said to everyone.
"..."Everyone was silent. Cruze was telling the truth. They really had no other choice. The only person who had the ability to complete the goal of the United States of South America without causing Orb to go to war with the Atlantic Federation was Cruze, except Yang Hui, Huang and Wang Liumei.
"...In terms of intelligence, can you let go?" Yang Hui asked Cruze.
"All the arrangements have been completed. What's left is to wait for the results."
"...Okay, be careful."
After thinking it over again and again, Yang Hui agreed to let Cruze go to South America to take charge of the overall situation, because they really had no other choice. There were really too few talents in this area.
Others also acquiesced to this decision. They didn't trust Cruze yet, but they trusted Yang Hui. Yang Hui chose to believe Cruze, so they would try to believe him.
"Well, Miss Wang, please let me know when there is a result of tomorrow's negotiation. I will immediately make a plan with Miss Huang." This can be regarded as a way for Cruze to take the initiative to lower his posture. In fact, his ability to make plans is not much worse than Huang, which can be seen from his plan to instigate both PLANT and the Earth Army and attempt to destroy the world.
But he did not carry out it alone, but took the initiative to find Huang to make a plan together. This is a concession, and it is also a way to seize the opportunity to cooperate with everyone and get closer to the price.
"No problem."
"By the way, Cruze, there is a new mission, you should arrange it immediately. I want to know the most detailed information about King Orf of the Kingdom of Scandinavia from birth to now. Also, send someone to keep an eye on him. I want to know where he goes every day, who he meets, and even what he eats for every meal."
"Okay, I will arrange someone to do it."