Yatai Policy: The New Order of the Mainland

Chapter 936 Ideals (Part 2)

"Everyone! Please hear what I have to say!" Dai Yun, who had finally caught his breath, said, "The threat of the wasps is imminent. We cannot ignore it by pretending not to see it, nor can we use it as another excuse to divide each other and incite infighting!"

“I greatly admire King Dumbledore’s clear sense of right and wrong and his courage to not bow to power. I, Kino, am the same. Even if I know that the strength of the alien race is beyond my reach, I will not be a slave to be slaughtered, let alone act as an accomplice to a tyrant or a puppet!”

"For nearly a year, the conflict between Taiwan and mainland China has been ongoing, with constant disputes. It seems that some forces are deliberately provoking trouble, disrupting the existing balance, and refusing to give up until they have plunged the peaceful life into war. We believe that the Wasp and its lackeys are behind this!"

"Don't think that retreating and submitting will win the enemy's mercy. Even if you can keep your safety for a while, you will not be able to escape the fate of national subjugation and extinction in the end."

"The continent of Yatai belongs to all Yatai people. On behalf of Kino, I once again implore everyone to temporarily set aside their grievances and unite against external threats. Even if some people still do not believe in the theory of the Wasp alien race, we might as well establish a joint investigation team first, and then take action after the truth is ascertained. Of course, during this period, all countries should cease their fighting. I, Kino, am willing to set an example, which is why I am willing to suspend the war with McKen and come to the Peace Conference."

Dai Yun, now in his seventies, though still as valiant as ever, was an elderly man with white hair. He led a team of only a hundred or so people to the meeting, clearly stating his peaceful stance, and was ambushed while trying to save people. At this moment, he spoke his heartfelt words, moving everyone present.

Especially for small and medium-sized countries, who wouldn't want to live a comfortable and peaceful life? The consequence of participating in the great power game is nothing more than becoming a puppet, a pawn, or a scapegoat. Even if the camp they join wins, they'll only be left with scraps, barely surviving under the new leader. So, if they can maintain the current situation and play both sides among the major powers, why not?

"I agree with the suggestion to establish a joint investigation team! The wasp theory is not unfounded. In any case, it's not too late to investigate before making a decision!" Someone shouted first, which immediately drew a chorus of agreement.

"Hahahaha!" A burst of laughter drew everyone's attention. The young commander's eyes gleamed as he said loudly, "Mr. Daiyun, representing the Kino, cares for all living beings and is truly admirable for his warm-heartedness and compassion!"

His tone immediately turned cold as he continued, "However, no one will forget that it was Chino who first declared war on McKen! And McKen has yet to formally accept the challenge. If it weren't for the sake of peace and well-being on the continent of Yatai, why would we, with our strength, have to yield to this?!"

"That's utterly unreasonable! You launched a surprise attack without declaring war, so are you saying we can't retaliate?!" The hot-tempered Leng Ning immediately retorted angrily.

"Heh!" This was exactly what Etesban wanted to hear. He shook his head and replied with a cold laugh, "That's reality. Different positions lead to different perspectives and conclusions! You say McCann attacked first, but my intelligence suggests that Chino intended to assassinate high-ranking McCann officials first!"

That's blatant lying. No one, including the nations allied with McKen, could believe that Chino would launch the attack first, especially against the clearly superior McKen. Moreover, everyone knew perfectly well that decapitation strikes were McKen's specialty!

The suppressed murmurs ceased abruptly after Etesban's cold, sharp gaze swept over them. Compared to truth and right and wrong, strength clearly had more say.

“McKen has no intention of getting entangled with Kino on this matter. I only hope that Mr. Daiyun recognizes one fact: even if the threat of the Wasps is real, in order to unite every force on the Yatai Continent against the common enemy, we must first establish a new order for this continent! Otherwise, in a situation like today, where people are suspicious of each other, hold their own opinions, chatter on and on, and always hope that others will act as pawns so that they can benefit from it, then wouldn’t your resounding words be nothing but a joke?!” Aitesban said these words in a very calm tone, but they stirred up ripples like a stone thrown into a still lake.

Valoja nodded secretly. He had a long, secret meeting with Aitesban, through which he had learned some of the true thoughts of this rising star of the McKinsey world. In fact, while Aitesban greatly admired his master, Gongzhuang Deming, he was by no means blindly obedient. He particularly disapproved of the idea of ​​the Calligraphers' Association replacing the governments of various countries to govern the Yatai Continent, believing that this would ultimately turn the land into a paradise for a few strong individuals and a hell for the majority of ordinary people. It was precisely because of his efforts that the Calligraphers' Association temporarily withdrew from the struggle for power on the Yatai Continent. Even if it was only a nominal withdrawal, it was still a significant step forward in promoting equality between Calligraphers and ordinary people.

Valodya even felt that Aitesban's ideas were very similar to Kino's suggestions, except that the former had formulated a strategy of pacifying the internal before dealing with the external threats, while the latter believed that the threat was imminent and that they could no longer afford to engage in infighting. They should abandon their prejudices and unite against the external forces.

However, the difference in the order of the two events actually represents a conflict between two ideas, and the contradiction between them is almost irreconcilable.

As a rising star in Ruhr and the future successor to the nation's leadership, Valodya naturally had a more far-sighted and practical vision. He not only had to consider how to deal with the current crisis, but also how to plan for Ruhr's future.

In his view, Daiyun, Miaoqingfeng, and Aitesban are all idealists, but the former faces a more difficult path to realizing his aspirations. Because the wasps always operate behind the puppets, manipulating everything, there is still no evidence of them directly intervening, and the harm they have caused to the Yatai Continent has not yet reached a point where it would alarm most people.

In contrast, Valodya favored Etesban's approach, which is why he didn't object when Etesban suggested they join forces to take down Kino, a stumbling block.

“Excellent! It’s rare to hear Commander Aitesban speak from the heart. He truly cares about the future of the Yatai Continent, which deeply moves me…” Dai Yun pondered for a moment, then sighed sincerely, “They say ‘those who walk different paths cannot make plans together,’ but I think ‘seeking common ground while reserving differences’ is not impossible. As long as the McKen side can promise to lead everyone in resisting the invasion of the Wasp Alien race, I, Qino, am willing to follow them and help stabilize the order of the Yatai Continent!”

Dai Yun's words caused an even greater commotion at the scene. This clearly acknowledged McCann's position as the leader, while the use of the word "stability" rather than "new order" indicated Kino's desire to maintain the status quo of three major forces coexisting and checking each other.

"Old fox!" Etesban cursed inwardly, his gaze sharpening as he was about to reply when he saw his burly subordinate return with Bronson.

"Put everything else aside and exchange the antidote first!" Leng Ning, who was most concerned about Dai Yun's safety, immediately shouted.

"Tianqiao! Give them the antidote!" Daiyun knew his own limitations and that if he delayed any longer, his life might be in danger, so he immediately instructed Le Tianqiao.

"You take out the antidote too, and we'll throw it out at the same time. No one should cheat!" Le Tianqiao was meticulous and had absolutely no trust in Bronson. However, he dared not disobey Daiyun's orders, so he had no choice but to take out a medicine packet and shout.

"With everyone watching, I'm sure Commander Atesban wouldn't risk McCann's reputation for another crippled body!" Dai Yun casually reassured them, effectively sealing off any room for McCann to play tricks.

Dunpra: Mr. McMillin, aren't you going to show yourself?