#381 - Chapter 381: Be Prepared for War at Any Time
"That's right, I also have a question. If the Red Coats' goal is to control these countries in order to gain some kind of political advantage, wouldn't it be less risky for them to do it secretly? Why announce the establishment of a joint government publicly?" asked Jing Cheng, the Director of the Department of Culture.
"Therefore, their establishment of these political unions is definitely not the goal, but the reason," said Pang Lejia, the Secretary of Justice, inexplicably.
"What do you mean?" Jing Cheng asked.
"It's very simple. The political advantages they want to obtain are not internal, but external. Or rather, the Red Coats' widespread development and infiltration around the world over the past year has not been for the purpose of secretly controlling a certain country, but to achieve some kind of political goal in the form of this political union," Pang Lejia explained.
"You've said nothing at all. The question is, what exactly is their political goal?" Jing Cheng glanced at him.
"Although I don't know what their goal is, I know that this goal definitely requires a very large political body to complete," Pang Lejia continued.
Although Pang Lejia didn't say anything very useful, he pointed out the direction for everyone.
What things can't be done by individual small countries and require a large political body to do?
"I think the key point here is actually two things: resources and territory. Their goal must be related to one or both of these," said Tian Huamao, the Director of the Department of Energy.
"Can you explain in detail?" Baili Ji asked.
"Let's talk about resources first. Including population, minerals, energy, and ecology, these are all resources. Small countries and large countries have fundamental differences on these points. Of course, even without establishing such a super political union, they can still obtain resources. It's just that they may need to declare political positions in the process of using these resources."
"This is the same principle as getting married and needing a marriage certificate and notifying relatives and friends. Of course, you can not do these things. It's just that this kind of secretive marriage is unstable on the one hand, and lacks legal protection on the other. In this case, the rights of both spouses cannot be effectively protected."
"So, declaring political positions and establishing political unions means that international affairs become domestic affairs. This is telling everyone that whatever they do in the future is reasonable and does not require others to interfere."
"Let's talk about territory. Councilor Jiang just mentioned this point. These 6 super political unions cannot be viewed separately, but should be seen as being manipulated behind the scenes by a large hand. So why not simply form one super-large political body, but instead divide it into 6? I think the key is the territorial reason."
"Of course, there is also the possibility that these 6 political bodies are not monolithic, but each has its own agenda,"
Tian Huamao, the Director of the Department of Energy, stated his views.
"Now, within the entire world, the only countries that remain independent are our Hua Nation, and the Ross Nation and the American Federation, right? So you mean they are doing this to show the three of us," said Suo Tonghua.
"You're only half right. Political positions are for everyone to see, including other countries and their own citizens," Yan Zhengping explained to him.
Suo Tonghua nodded and stopped talking.
"Now it's basically clear that the establishment of these six super political unions will inevitably lead to major actions. In the past year or so, the Red Coats' infiltration of our country has not been successful. Then in the future, they will definitely think of other ways. Given the current complex international and domestic situation, all military regions must be vigilant and strengthen patrols. At the same time, the Department of Military and Political Affairs must strengthen material production and supply, and be prepared for war at any time," Baili Ji concluded.
"Yes!"
The congressmen replied.
Subsequently, the parliament conducted two more agenda items:
1. It was decided that Hua Nation would enter a state of first-level combat readiness from this day forward.
2. The East, South, West, and North military regions would begin conscription from this day forward, with 200,000 quotas for each military region. The conditions were relatively relaxed, with ages ranging from 18 to 40, and veterans given priority. In addition, the Central Military Region would expand by 100,000.
After the meeting, the Department of Justice would draft the documents, and the Department of Military and Political Affairs would distribute them to the various settlement centers.
Parliament Building, Speaker's Office.
"Old Yan, sit down," Baili Ji greeted warmly.
"Speaker, if you have something to say, say it. If not, I'll go back. There's a lot of things waiting for me to deal with in the military region. I don't have time to chat with you," Yan Zhengping didn't sit down and his attitude was unfriendly.
"What? Are you still angry with me? You're too petty, aren't you?" Baili Ji wasn't angry and joked.
"No," Yan Zhengping said unhappily.
"You say no. You used to call me Brother Baili, why are you calling me Speaker now?" Baili Ji said.
