Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2843: Overt and covert attacks
Ye Yuze's phone rang, and his son Ye Feng's deep voice came through the receiver.

"Dad, although we've weathered this crisis for now, they're still eyeing me covetously. They've formed an alliance, and they have a large number of members from both the Republican and Democratic parties."

"Therefore, the number of people in Congress has far exceeded ours. Uncle and Susie are not enough to support us alone. We must come up with a safe solution."

Ye Yuze pondered for a moment: "The root of the problem is that they are already deeply entrenched, while we are still emerging capital, which is indeed difficult to resist."

Ye Yuze lit his pipe, took a deep drag, and frowned.

He's not good at politics, and he has no interest in it.

However, as the industry has grown larger and larger, it has developed into a true behemoth with operations all over the world, whether it is the sister company or the Warrior Group.

Future development is global, and we can no longer remain content with our current situation. Therefore, we must find a sound solution to this problem.

Currently, the focus of the conflict between Ye Feng and the conglomerates lies in the field of new energy, and Warrior New Energy is not going to back down.

In fact, Warrior Group wasn't the first to venture into this field; many companies and conglomerates had already been involved before them, whether in solar, wind, or electric power.

After all, neither oil nor coal are non-renewable energy sources. If we cannot find alternatives, the world will eventually come to a standstill.

Those with foresight will naturally make plans in this regard.

It's just that the Warrior Group overtook others by taking a shortcut and made rapid progress in this area, which led to this situation where they were far ahead of the competition.

Those who oppose them are not unaware that this will eventually happen.

However, their investments in the traditional energy sector are too large. If the market is quickly taken over by new energy sources, their losses will be unbearable.

Driven by profit, they had no choice but to do this, bringing Ye Feng down. As for the rise of the next new energy company, who knows when?

At least several decades have passed, giving them enough time to reorganize and avoid bankruptcy.

However, Ye Feng, as a leader in the new energy sector, naturally cannot admit defeat so easily, whether for his own benefit or for the development of the world.

Ye Yuze put down his pipe, and the ash fell softly onto the mahogany table, making a faint sound in the quiet study.

On the other end of the phone, Ye Feng's breathing could be clearly heard, and both father and son fell into a heavy silence.

The night outside the window grew deeper, and the neon lights of the distant city cast colorful reflections on the glass, but could not dispel the oppressive atmosphere inside.

“Dad, they’ve come on strong this time. They’ve not only introduced several bills targeting new energy sources in Congress, but they’ve also incited workers in the traditional energy industry to protest.”

Ye Feng's voice was weary. "Last week in Houston, thousands of oil workers besieged our solar energy research and development center, saying that we had cut off their livelihood."

Ye Yuze stroked his pipe, lost in thought. He knew that this struggle had long since transcended the realm of simple business competition.

Traditional energy giants have a vast global network of interests, from oil extraction and refining to coal transportation and power generation, with each link involving countless jobs and local economies.

Their counterattack is not only to protect market share, but also to maintain the stability of the entire interest system.

"The replacement of traditional energy with new energy is an inevitable trend, but the process is too painful."

Ye Yuze slowly began, “Those workers aren’t against new energy sources; they’re just afraid of losing their jobs, the means to make a living.”

"And those politicians are just being led by the nose by interest groups."

Ye Feng sighed: "I understand, but we can't stop. Warrior New Energy's technology has broken through the energy storage bottleneck. If we give up now, not only will our initial investment be wasted, but the world's energy transition will also come to a standstill."

“But now public opinion is very unfavorable to us. Traditional energy groups are paying online trolls to smear us on social media, saying that new energy sources are unstable and costly, and they are also fabricating rumors that we are destroying the environment.”

The grandfather clock in the study chimed on the hour, its sound echoing in the empty room.

Ye Yuze suddenly remembered the days many years ago when he and his brothers started from scratch.

Back then, there weren't so many complicated conflicts of interest; we could simply focus on technology and the market.

But now, as companies grow into industry giants, every move they make affects everyone's nerves.

"Son, have you ever thought about why we always react passively?"

Ye Yuze's gaze was deep. "Because we have always tried to compete within the rules set by others. Whether it is the bills of Congress or the direction of public opinion, the power of discourse is in their hands."

Ye Feng was stunned; he had never considered the problem from this perspective before. "You mean..."

"We need to take control of our own discourse."

Ye Yuze said firmly, "Not only in business, but also in politics and public opinion."

“You say that traditional energy groups are inciting workers to protest, but are those workers really willing to be trapped in high-pollution, high-risk industries forever? They just lack guidance and confidence in the future.”

Ye Feng seemed to be thinking: "You mean, we should try to win the hearts and minds of the people?"

“That’s right.” Ye Yuze stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the brightly lit city in the distance.

"In a capitalist society, the business community can indeed influence the political situation, but what ultimately determines the direction of the political situation is the will of the people."

"We can no longer focus solely on technology and the market; we must also pay attention to the ordinary people who are caught up in the clutches of traditional energy giants. They are the foundation of this country."

Ye Feng's eyes gradually brightened: "I understand! Our Brother News and Facebook have a huge user base, and we can take advantage of this to convey the true value of new energy to the public, telling them that it is not only for the environment, but also for creating new job opportunities and a better future."

“It’s not just about publicity.” Ye Yuze turned around, his eyes shining.

"We want to form our own political party. A political party that truly represents the interests of the middle and lower classes, a political party that supports the development of new energy and promotes industrial transformation."

Ye Feng stared in shock: "Forming a political party? That's no easy task. It requires a lot of funding, connections, and political resources. And traditional political forces won't stand idly by."

"It is precisely because it is difficult that we must do it."

Ye Yuze said firmly, "We have the technology, the funds, and the platform; all we lack is a channel to make our voices heard."

"This political party does not need to immediately seize power, but it should become a platform for the people to express their demands and a political force to promote energy transition."

In the days that followed, Ye Yuze and Ye Feng began to secretly prepare for the formation of a political party.

They convened the group's top strategic advisors, political scientists, and public relations experts to analyze the current political situation and formulate a party platform.

"Our political party should focus on the middle and lower classes."

At a high-level meeting, Ye Feng outlined his vision: "We promise to provide them with vocational training in the field of new energy, helping them find new jobs during industrial transformation. At the same time, we will promote the widespread adoption of clean energy and reduce energy costs for ordinary households." "The battle for public opinion is also crucial."

The head of Brothers News added, "We can produce a series of documentaries to realistically showcase the breakthroughs and application prospects of new energy technologies."

"Start a discussion on Facebook, invite scientists and ordinary people to interact, and debunk the rumors spread by traditional energy groups."

However, the plan was met with fierce resistance from traditional energy groups as soon as it was implemented.

They introduced a bill in Congress attempting to restrict freedom of speech on social media platforms.

They launched a massive attack on Ye Feng in the media, accusing him of "attempting to manipulate politics."

They even organized larger-scale protests in the streets, inciting public panic about new energy sources.

Faced with pressure, Ye Yuze and Ye Feng did not back down.

They publicly responded to all the questions during prime time on Brother News.

Ye Feng personally appeared on camera to showcase the latest technological achievements of Warrior New Energy, and explained in detail the long-term benefits of new energy to the environment and the economy.

Warrior New Energy's public relations team delivered a speech, condemning the actions of traditional energy groups that hindered social progress for their own selfish interests.

"We're not trying to take anyone's job away, we're trying to create better jobs!"

In his impassioned speech, Ye Feng declared, "The construction of solar power plants, the maintenance of wind turbines, and the research and development of battery technology—these emerging industries will create millions of high-paying jobs. We must ensure that every worker has the opportunity to participate in this energy revolution!"

At the same time, they accelerated the pace of forming political parties.

The political party is named the "Future Progressive Party," with green as its main color, symbolizing environmental protection and hope.

The outline clearly states: Promote the development of the new energy industry and create one million jobs.

Reform the tax system to reduce the burden on low- and middle-income families.

Strengthen education and vocational training to help people adapt to industrial transformation.

With extensive promotion on Facebook and Brother News, the Future Progressive Party quickly attracted public attention.

Many middle- and lower-income people dissatisfied with the status quo, especially those in the traditional energy industry facing the risk of unemployment, are beginning to actively learn about this emerging political party.

"I worked in the coal mine for twenty years, and I worried about collapses and pneumoconiosis every day."

One miner commented on Facebook, "If there are really new job opportunities that don't require risking your life for money, why wouldn't I support them?"

As approval ratings rise, traditional energy groups and the political forces behind them become increasingly panicked.

They intensified their smear campaign, even hiring hackers to attack Brothers News and Facebook servers in an attempt to block the Future Progressive Party's propaganda channels.

However, these measures only provoked public resentment.

More and more people are spontaneously defending the Future Progressive Party, refuting rumors on social media, and sharing the benefits of new energy sources.

"We are witnessing a transformation."

At a party meeting, Ye Yuze looked at the steadily rising approval rating and said with satisfaction.

"This transformation is not just about energy, but about the future of the entire society. When the will of the people is there, any resistance will be overcome."

Ye Feng nodded, his eyes resolute: "Dad, we will definitely succeed. In the future, the Progressive Party will not only change the energy landscape, but also bring real progress to this country."

Outside the window, the sun rises, its golden rays bathing the city's skyscrapers, casting a glow of hope over this crucial game for the future.

As the Future Progressive Party's manifesto spread like dandelion seeds on social media, the counterattack from traditional energy groups became increasingly insidious.

Late at night, there was a sudden, urgent knocking on Ye Feng's office door. The security supervisor rushed in, his face pale.
"Mr. Ye, the Houston R&D center was set on fire, and the initial estimate of the damage exceeds two hundred million US dollars."

In the surveillance footage, amidst the towering flames, the slogan "Give me back my job" could be faintly seen, and the piercing sirens of the fire trucks pierced through the screen, causing a painful strain on the eardrums.

Ye Yuze flew from New York to Houston overnight, the charred circuit boards and melted solar panel fragments crunching under his feet.

"This is not something that ordinary protesters could plan."

He bent down and picked up half a piece of glass with bullet holes; the bullet marks were perfectly concentric circles—typical marks of a professional sniper's shots.

The father and son exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness in each other's eyes. This battle had long since transcended the realm of business competition.

A cold glint flashed in Ye Yuze's eyes: "Call Tiechui and tell him to bring me the most advanced security team."

In the underground meeting room of Brothers News, the technical team pulled up data on recent cyberattacks.

"The attack originated from proxy servers in at least seven countries."

The chief security officer adjusted his glasses; the data streams jumping on the screen resembled red thorns.

"But the funds ultimately flowed to a shell company in the Gulf of Mexico, whose major shareholder had frequent dealings with ExxonMobil's offshore accounts."

Ye Feng suddenly remembered the anonymous package he received three days ago, which contained a faded old photograph.

In a small oil town in Texas, workers covered in coal dust huddle together in front of a dilapidated shed. On the back of the photo, written in red marker, is the message: "What you're going to destroy is all of these people."

At that moment, the photo was posted on the whiteboard in his office, forming a stark contrast with the development plan of the "Future Progressive Party".

“We need to be proactive.”

At the party's preparatory meeting, Ye Feng slammed a stack of investigation reports on the table:
“Public relations firms hired by traditional energy groups are distributing ‘relief funds’ to families of unemployed workers on the condition that they hold up signs during protests.”

He pulled up an undercover video, in which a man in a suit stuffed an envelope into the hand of a middle-aged woman who looked hesitant.

"This money isn't relief; it's poison."

The strategies proposed by the think tank began to show results. Brother News launched the documentary series "Energy Rebirth," focusing on Tom, a coal miner in West Virginia.

After losing his job, Tom became a wind turbine mechanic through training provided by the Future Progressive Party.

As he stood atop the 100-meter-high tower, wiping the blades in the rising sun, the camera captured a tear glistening in his eye:
"Back in the mines, I thought I'd never see the sun again..."

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