novelaction Chapter 818 Small Ripples Under a Big Event 1
Chapter 818 Small Ripples Under a Big Event 1
It must be said that Junichiro was indeed a ruthless and ambitious figure.
His assessment of the island nation's mascot and the court's intentions behind it was remarkably accurate and ruthless. However, the magic of life often surpasses even the most meticulous calculations. Junichiro could never have imagined that the retired emperor of Japan would be using their port to engage in such a comical smuggling operation.
He could never have imagined that at that time, in a key location in Southeast Asia, a regional intelligence operations director deeply trusted by the bald eagle had a burning passion for his distant homeland, and with his extraordinary wisdom and courage, he was silently providing valuable nourishment to his country.
Such people may be extremely rare in the history of human civilization, but it is precisely these few who can turn the tide at crucial moments.
But many more are burning their lives for their motherland in places unknown to the public.
One can imagine how dramatic it would be if the ambitious Junichiro, who is embroiled in the quagmire of chaebols and politicians, were to face off against our shrewd and cunning Uncle Kim.
However, the outcome is probably predictable—this ambitious Japanese schemer will likely gain nothing.
The reason is simple: what Uncle Jin is doing is a truly "high-level game," and his vision and skills are far beyond what Junichiro, who is still stuck in his own little corner of the world, can compare to.
What is a "high-level game"?
In ancient times, Zhang Qian opened up the Western Regions, single-handedly influencing various states and putting into practice the grand strategy of alliances and counter-alliances.
Today, there is Uncle Kim, who is at the center of the vortex and holds the power specially approved by the president. On the one hand, he helps allies in southern Vietnam build a special operations system to deal with the situation. On the other hand, with his exquisite understanding of the rules and his operational capabilities that are ahead of his time, he opens up a secret and valuable channel for supplies and foreign exchange for his country, which is in dire need of reconstruction, under seemingly impossible circumstances.
Its operation was so ingenious and its results so remarkable that, while satisfying their own short-term goals, the relevant parties could hardly perceive its underlying mechanisms, and even praised its "efficiency".
How did you play it? What kind of earth-shattering ultimate move did you use?
Haha, how superficial. You know, on some level, the simpler something is, the less it is easy to understand.
Uncle Jin simplified things by using a simple diversion technique in the early stages, which made the Emperor Emeritus above the little notebook favor him greatly.
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A private room in the Seventh Fleet Officers' Club.
The heavy oak doors shut out the heat and noise from outside. The lounge was well-air-conditioned, and the air was filled with the scents of cigars and expensive leather. Admiral Harris, the fleet commander, stood by the bar, his face grave as he stared at the whiskey in his hand.
Brigadier General Anderson, the head of logistics, paced back and forth, looking somewhat agitated. He swirled the ice in his glass and glanced at Uncle Kim, who was sitting on a comfortable sofa.
Brigadier General Anderson broke the silence first, his tone filled with disbelief and self-deprecation: "King, seriously, those Chinese... they actually managed to make 'that thing' all by themselves. Before, the Pentagon said they were lacking everything and would have to wait at least another five years, but now... it's just too shocking."
Uncle Jin picked up his soda, took a small sip, and suppressed his inner elation, transforming it into just the right amount of surprise: "General Anderson, is this news... reliable? You know, I've been busy with things in Jiaozhi lately... I mean, given their previous industrial base, this sounds a bit... unbelievable."
At this moment, Admiral Harris turned around and said in a low voice, "The reliability is beyond question, Mr. King. Our WC-135 'Phoenix' reconnaissance aircraft has collected irrefutable samples of radioactive dust. The data doesn't lie; that ancient Eastern country is not bluffing. They do indeed possess a power we don't want to see."
He put down the briefing and looked sharply at Uncle Kim: "Now we need to consider what this newly emerging nuclear power will do next. Will they... wipe the archipelago off the map in a fit of anger? If so, what about our base here..."
Brigadier General Anderson seemed startled by the idea. He took a swig of his drink and looked at Uncle Kim with some urgency: "King! You have a lot of connections in the Far East, do you have any way... can you get in touch with the people on the other side? Give us a heads-up, are they... are they going to 'cook this whole thing up'? God, I don't want to be taken away by a mushroom cloud in my sleep one day!"
Countless thoughts flashed through Uncle Jin's mind in an instant. Was this a test? Or was this guy really so afraid of dying that he was talking nonsense?
Uncle Jin gave a helpless yet humble smile and shrugged, "General Anderson, you flatter me too much. I'm just a lowly intelligence officer, how could I possibly have access to that level of decision-making? But..."
Uncle Jin slowly took a sip of soda water: "According to the intelligence I have obtained, Beijing has sent a document through diplomatic channels... well, it can be called a 'letter of condolence' or a 'public notice'."
It clearly states that they developed this weapon purely for self-defense, and will never be the first to use it, much less use it against non-nuclear states.
Based on my understanding of their style of doing things, they have always valued keeping their word, and they would disdain doing something as damaging to their credibility as publicly breaking their promises.
"Although the mascot here, feeling guilty, ran off to the Land of Lobsters..."
Anderson's tense shoulders relaxed slightly after hearing this, and he immediately smiled, steer the conversation back to business: "That makes sense. Back in the northern battlefield, they were indeed very law-abiding. Now that Beijing has said so, we can confidently consider the market rates!"
The 'kitchen supplies' you brought over are simply masterpieces!
Since China announced it possessed nuclear weapons, the domestic market has gone absolutely crazy! Those wealthy individuals are sparing no expense to reinforce their underground shelters! The latest price is $1380 per unit! Supply can't meet demand!
Anderson rubbed his fingers together, his eyes gleaming: "You have to increase the supply immediately! Take as much as you can! This is like a windfall!"
Then, he lowered his voice even further, almost whispering, "Um... Jin, you see, I'm taking on the risk myself, and I'm helping to manage the distribution channels... Shouldn't we... talk about how to split the profits from this first batch?"
Admiral Harris frowned and tapped the table beside him: "Anderson, put strategic security first, and business aside. The situation in the Pacific is not stable yet, so don't just focus on making money."
“Especially our leader, hasn’t he recently been using the ‘Strategic Village Plan’ as the core plan to contain North Vietnam? Kim, how’s your implementation going? The White Palace has requested a report from me!”
"what!"
Uncle Jin looked at General Harris, who had a serious expression, with some surprise: What's going on? Shouldn't this kind of assessment of the executor's condition be done in a relatively independent environment? How come this blond devil said it so bluntly? And in front of me, the person involved?
However, looking at Brigadier General Anderson winking at him, Uncle Jin immediately understood: The old man was right! Money can move people's hearts!
Haha, I didn't expect Harris, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, to have such thoughts. But then again, a good prefect can earn 100,000 taels of silver.
Our rich cultural heritage gives us this advantage: no matter what, we can always find similar stories in a corner of history. So, taking some time to look at history is definitely worthwhile; our ancestors have already tested the waters for you! If you still can't find a solution after all that, it just means you're a bit incompetent!