Chapter 250 War and Peace
(Note: I reiterate that this chapter, including all content in this book, takes place in a fictional world, and everything is set for creation.)
Birdsong is still the sound that wakes Lear up in New York City.
An interesting fact is that the air quality in New York City varies from high to low due to historical development problems, and it varies greatly due to different zoning.
But no matter where it is, the air is above the "fresh air" standard in the cyberpunk world, and the price is not low.
Look at the fresh apples and bananas on the table.
There are some small differences in the concepts of poverty and wealth in the two worlds. In Night City, people use high technology, but original things are extremely expensive.
in New York.
The poor can eat grass, and the rich can only enjoy high technology.
The world situation remains volatile.
"Global Watch Report: Ongoing Middle East war, new trends on the front lines."
"There are new developments in the Middle East battlefield that is currently almost at a truce. Due to the large-scale activation of Stark's industrial production department, military weapons are being continuously imported here."
"However, the resistance elements have proven before that only high-tech weapons can completely destroy their defense lines. Let us listen to the local governor's response to this."
"'The Ministry of National Defense has purchased a batch of secret weapons from Cyber Technology, Pinnacle Technology and other companies. We believe that this batch of weapons will help us destroy the will of the Resistance Army.'"
"'They should pay for the terrorist attacks.'"
On the TV, Jericho missiles soared into the sky and attack aircraft hovered in the sky.
Some people are hiding behind the main government, and this behemoth is going to start a war again.
Lille was not in a good mood as he searched for news on the Internet that was mixed with different purposes.
As the saying goes, in war, politicians provide ammunition, the rich provide food, and the poor provide children--
But once the atmosphere is established, it will begin, and when it is about to begin, most people will scream and fight until the bullets hit them.
There are people who really want to see this war.
For a moment, the scene of a nuclear bomb explosion suddenly flashed through Leer's mind. The impact was raging, the flames were rising, and the suffocating high temperature and shock wave came towards his face.
Tread
Footsteps sounded softly on the wooden floor. Maya sat on the sofa next to her with a bowl of fruit and wiped the water on her hands on her apron.
She put down the fruit plate gently, looked at the news on it with concern, and then turned to Lille:
"Are you concerned about international news again? These news seem really worrying. Will you be affected by these things at work?"
Lear did not answer immediately, but lowered his head and poked a piece of apple: "Don't worry, Mom, these things will be solved."
A trace of imperceptible anxiety flashed in Maya's eyes, and she gently grabbed Lear's hand.
“I know you are smart and capable and you can solve problems.
But I am your mother. If you are tired, you can always go home and lie down for a while. No matter what happens, I will always support you.
Just remember that you still have a home to go back to, and I will always be at home.
And this - it brings you good luck and reminds you that you still have me. "
Lille opened his hand. It was a small handmade amulet with some kind of wooden carving wrapped in a colorful rope. It was neither big nor small and felt comfortable to the touch.
He raised his head and looked into Maya's eyes.
My head is a little dazed.
He forced a smile, so stiff that even a child could tell he was pretending: "Mom, I know."
Perhaps seeing Lear's reluctance, Maya hugged Lear gently: "Then I'll prepare dinner first. Now I have time to try more of the menu. You will definitely like it."
Watching Maya return to the kitchen, the sunlight passed through the steam rising from the hot water kettle and hit the handmade blanket on the wall.
The disturbing news on the television now seemed to have become white noise just to fill in the background silence.
Lear stood up: "Mom, I have to go out."
At the Lee Financial Building in New York, Leal and Martin quickly walked into the building, ignoring the media who guarded the door every day.
“Congress is planning to go to war, and the intensity this time is far greater than before, but it has not yet made a complete decision.
The Ministry of National Defense said it had purchased special equipment that could help them deal with local skirmishers. "
As they walked, Lear asked, "Do you know what it is?"
"I don't know. The people in our hands can just hold on to their own one-third of an acre."
"That's right - where is the rival party?"
"Of course he is against it, but there is some bad news: last month the governor of California made it clear that he opposed the war, and this week there was a car accident."
Leer was about to step into the office and paused - things were more exaggerated than he thought.
It's not that things were impossible, but it happened a bit quickly and the opponent was quite unscrupulous.
Either there is something wrong with his brain, or he is really powerful.
"died?"
"He is still alive, but I don't know how long he can live. I have contacted his secretary and will transfer him to our hospital immediately."
The two walked into the office quickly.
The rather unpretentious means of political struggle are enough to show how rampant the opponents are.
Sitting on the chair, Martin immediately projected his current state on the wall.
The president and Congress are largely on the same page.
However, members of Congress collect votes from voters in each state to enter Congress, so the situation in the state has a great impact on their political careers.
In 23 of the 50 states, the governors and legislators were from the current ruling party and unequivocally expressed support for the war, while in 14 states it was the complete opposite.
The remaining 13 states are not completely unified. The governors and senators are not from the same party, and the various institutions in the states are also very divided.
Swing parties can gain their support by exerting more influence and means, which ultimately have to improve the living standards of voters in the state.
But that is a long-term option, and the top priority is to curb the opponent's arrogant momentum.
For example, this time, the assassination of the governor of California is a very bad signal. No matter how the people make trouble, as long as this matter is not resolved, no matter who sits in this position, he will have to worry about his life.
This is the top priority.
"Do you know how serious it is?" Leal knocked on the table.
"It's very serious. It's said that he can only breathe. If we can't cure it, it's impossible for anyone to cure it."
"Send it here and check the situation. What else is there?"
“Military industry stocks are still rising, many cities are enjoying this wave of dividends, and the media is broadcasting the smiling faces of those voters every day.
It feels like just picking anyone on the street is a hard-blooded American soldier - 'Make America Great Again'!
I really want to see them being sent to the battlefield. "
This is the second question.
Foreign wars can certainly satisfy some companies' thirst for resources, but in order to deceive the public, they have to make up some credible reasons or create some favorable illusions.
For example now: a steady stream of military industry orders.
A large amount of investment was transferred to the military industry and then flowed to other parts of society through complex social transaction processes.
Once money flows, society will appear prosperous.
Prosperity only requires the flow of money, but how it flows determines the shape of social development.
Lille must find a way to boost the economy in the field of peaceful production, so that more people will agree with his ideas--
Otherwise, I won’t be able to eat enough, and peace will be nothing.
Leal put a briefcase on the table.
"It doesn't matter, our moment will come soon. The new chip design and complete production methods are here. Contact the foundry."
"About this." Martin paused, "The previous cooperative factory was acquired. It was a hostile takeover. The process is complicated, but there is no need to think about cooperation.
The acquirer is Cyber Technology, which is also the special purchaser of the Ministry of Defense.
I have looked for foundries that might still meet the requirements - but as it turns out, no one is willing to cooperate. "
Leal paused as he opened the briefcase--
The greed and fanaticism of his opponents are beyond imagination.
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