Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

Honda was furious, trembling with rage.

He felt completely fooled by Noransuke.

Actually, he didn't have high hopes at first.

Even if the operation fails, it can serve as a warning to Lin Beichen.

If they dare to continue targeting Japan, they will retaliate at all costs. But what about Noryosuke? He spoke so confidently back then, and with his 100% success rate in the past, the people of Japan naturally trusted him completely.

Without expectations, there will be no disappointment.

The higher the expectations, the deeper the disappointment.

If Honda had lowered his expectations from the beginning, he wouldn't have been so furious.

"At present, we have no choice but to engage in full cooperation with the Empire."

"There's also South Korea. We can try to shift the battlefield; we don't necessarily have to have a direct confrontation."

Tieban Dahe put forward new suggestions.

It must be said that his suggestion hit the nail on the head.

A direct confrontation with a behemoth like China is not a wise move. Shifting the conflict and using bloodless means such as economic suppression are far more shrewd strategies.

"We've already suffered such a crushing defeat, do we really want to continue provoking China?"

Yamamoto said with a worried expression.

If things continue like this, he fears that China will take decisive action against Japan.

Although China has always prided itself on peace and justice, this does not mean it will tolerate Japan's actions indefinitely. Japan is now likely seen as a symbol of evil by the Chinese people, and if public opinion becomes volatile, the consequences could be disastrous.

Although it's hard to admit, that's the reality.

Japan simply cannot withstand a full-scale counterattack from China.

“Yamamoto makes a good point.” Someone nodded in agreement.

"I think it would be better for us to tone it down a bit in the near future." Many people echoed Yamamoto's view.

Dealing with China is not something that can be accomplished by simply talking.

Imposing sanctions on China would require a significant investment of funds.

These expenses are mostly to be shared by the various families, and if this haphazard spending continues, the foundations of each family will be shaken. That is why they support Yamamoto's view.

The Yamamoto family suffered the most heavy losses in several confrontations with China.

Not only did it face countermeasures from China, but it also suffered internal exclusion.

The grave of the previous head of the Yamamoto family probably hasn't even sprouted any new grass yet.

Having just passed away, his body barely cold, how could Yamamoto not remember this bloody lesson? He did not want to follow in the footsteps of the old clan leader, so he strongly advocated avoiding conflict with China.

"Yamamoto, you're wrong about that. You should know that there are quite a few forces in the world that want to suppress China. Not to mention the Empire, South Korea has always harbored ill intentions."

"I heard that they recently planned to secretly lay mines near the Yellow Sea."

Upon hearing this, everyone present turned to look.

"What do you mean?" someone pressed.

Iron Plate River calmly replied, "China is currently too busy to deal with us. There's no need to worry about what they might do to our Sakura Country; they're too busy to handle their own affairs."

"As for us, all we need to do is unite with the imperial forces, win over a few small countries around China, or create some internal conflicts for them, and that will be enough to give them a headache."

No one expected that Tieban Dahe would offer such profound insights.

He used to give people the impression of being reckless and rough, but his words at this moment made everyone present turn their heads, and even Honda Kawa looked at him with new respect, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.

Hondakawa originally regarded Teppai Taiga as only one of his most formidable generals.
Aside from being good at flattery and obedient to him, he seems to have no other strengths.

"Why are you all so surprised? Have you not heard the old Chinese saying, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation'? Besides, we haven't had an in-depth exchange for several weeks."

Goodness, when did this guy become a cultured person?
He started quoting classical texts, specifically Chinese allusions.

"If you feel that what I said is not straightforward enough, then let me summarize it in one sentence."

Tieban Dahe stood up and took three steps forward, raising his forehead slightly to a forty-five-degree angle, gazing at the dim light in the conference room. In the hazy light and shadow, his figure appeared exceptionally mysterious and profound.

It was as if what he was about to say would be etched in everyone's memory for a lifetime.

"Forming alliances and counter-alliances".

The moment those four words were uttered, everyone in the room looked bewildered.

The faces of everyone present were full of confusion, completely unaware of what "vertical and horizontal alliances" meant.

Why can't they understand anything?

Although they didn't understand its meaning, they vaguely sensed that there was an extraordinary strategy hidden behind those four words. Just as everyone was deep in thought, Honda suddenly clapped his hands in praise and exclaimed "Good!"

"Wonderful! I never expected you, Tieban Dahe, to improve so quickly."

"Truly, a scholar who has been away for three days should be viewed with new eyes."

Have you studied Chinese history? Or are you familiar with their military strategies and tactics?

A look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

In fact, he had done some research beforehand.

The so-called knowing oneself and the enemy will never end in a hundred battles.

To defeat your opponent, you must have a deep understanding of them.

To understand China, one must naturally study its history and cultural heritage.

"That's right, I have specifically studied 'The Book of Master Guigu'."

Meanwhile, China's top leadership is also discussing how to respond to Japan's recent moves.

Japan's repeated blatant provocations against China have aroused strong dissatisfaction at the highest levels. If the current situation were not so complex, China might have indeed launched a full-scale counterattack to eliminate any future threat.

His achievements will be remembered for eternity, but his sins will be borne by his contemporaries.

War inevitably results in casualties, but it may solve problems once and for all.

"Recently, South Korea has caused a lot of interference in our domestic public opinion and cultural fields."

"First, they export a large number of popular celebrities to influence the values ​​of teenagers; then they guide unfavorable opinions in cyberspace; and they continue to steal our country's traditional cultural heritage. None of these actions are tolerable."

Lü Guangwei's remarks are entirely in line with the current situation.

Besides him, there were three other key figures in the conference room.

These three individuals were also key participants in this meeting.

"Lu Guangwei, what do you think we should do? China is currently besieged on all sides, and it is not advisable to act rashly. We both understand the principle that moving one thing can affect the whole situation, which is precisely why we have not taken a comprehensive approach to suppressing Japan." Zhang Tianliang asked with a serious expression.

"This is precisely the key point we've brought together to discuss."

"I suggest deploying special forces to fight fire with fire."

"Since they can infiltrate and influence us, we can do the same. We can choose South Korea as the first target for pilot testing, and then deal with other surrounding forces after that."

"Another option is to split into three groups and act simultaneously,"

“Taking action against Japan, South Korea, and the southern countries simultaneously would put too much pressure on us. I prefer the former strategy,” Lü Guangwei explained in detail. After a thorough discussion, the group ultimately adopted a compromise.

It is not necessary to divide the troops into three routes, but it is feasible to advance on two routes simultaneously.

The key to carrying out this mission is quality, not quantity.

The key lies in striking unexpectedly and catching the enemy off guard.

To achieve precise strikes and disrupt the enemy's formation.

"Does anyone have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Lü Guangwei smiled and looked at his old friends.

The intention behind these words was quite clear.

"It seems you've already chosen your candidate."

A knowing smile appeared on Zhang Tianliang's face.

“Indeed, I already have suitable candidates in mind. They have extensive experience in missions against Japan and small southern countries. The South Korean side will be handled by the personnel you selected, and I will send this secret team to the other two locations. I believe they are capable.”

"Oh? Someone you trust so much,"

"His strength must be extraordinary."

“Indeed.” Lü Guangwei did not feign modesty.

It's not that we don't want to keep a low profile, but our strength speaks for itself.

"Could you reveal which individuals you are? I'd like to see what kind of people you value so highly."

Some people asked out of curiosity.

In response, Lü Guangwei gently shook his head and replied:

"It's not that I don't trust you all, but this matter needs to be kept highly confidential, and the fewer people who know about it, the better."

This isn't about trust; it's simply that no secret can stay hidden forever. To ensure Lin Beichen and his group's safety and keep their movements more discreet, it's best to discuss these matters as little as possible.

Zhang Tianliang was the first to express his support for Lü Guangwei's viewpoint.

He smiled at the others present and explained, "Old Lu doesn't distrust you all at all; this is just a strategy to be on the safe side."

"To make the whole plan even more seamless, I think all of you old friends here should understand."

"Don't even mention that you're unaware of the specific arrangements; even I was completely in the dark."

Zhang Tianliang and Lü Guangwei have been friends for many years and are like brothers.

Since even he didn't know all the details, it's perfectly reasonable that others were unaware as well. Again, this has nothing to do with trust; it's all about ensuring the mission runs smoothly.

"Alright, alright, no need to explain so much. We're not naive young people."

"Exactly, do you really think we're that narrow-minded?"

"After decades of friendship, why waste so much breath explaining? It seems our feelings have really faded."

The atmosphere at the scene was actually quite harmonious.

Although everyone's words carried a hint of complaint, everyone had a smile on their face.

"Thank you all for your understanding! Also, I would like to ask you to recommend other candidates. As long as you have suitable candidates, that is fine. The only requirement is that you do not leak the information."

"Also, how is our research institute in the southern region progressing? Zhang Tianliang, have there been any new breakthroughs recently?" Lü Guangwei turned to look at Zhang Tianliang.

Zhang Tianliang was in charge of supervising the weapons development projects in the southern region.

"Everything is proceeding according to plan."

"This time we deployed 60,000 people, completely isolated from the outside world, just to develop the latest type of weapon. The South Koreans' actions in the Yellow Sea are simply outrageous."

"Things aren't peaceful in the Bohai Sea either; there are probably some hidden stories we're unaware of."

This time, China is secretly developing a special type of nuclear weapon.

Unlike conventional nuclear bombs, it has comparable destructive power but is lighter, shifting from traditional missiles to being carried by individual soldiers or equipped on armor, significantly reducing radiation while greatly improving portability and practicality.

"Currently, it can roughly meet the equipment needs of two squads."

"However, the newly developed weapon is not stable enough. Once the internal nuclear energy is exhausted, it is basically unusable. Its use is greatly restricted and it is not suitable for ordinary soldiers."

Zhang Tianliang said with a serious expression.

The most crucial aspect of individual weapons is not their power, but their stability and reliability.

If the new weapon cannot guarantee a continuous and stable output, it could pose a fatal risk at critical moments. However, special times call for special measures, and entrusting it to elites like Lin Beichen might have unexpected benefits—after all, they don't need to use it frequently, and they can handle ordinary missions with their own abilities.

This special equipment is only necessary in truly difficult situations.

"Has this new weapon been named?" Lü Guangwei asked again.

……

The meeting ended shortly afterward.

A few days later, Lin Beichen, Yu Feng, and Zhang San received a message from Lü Guangwei.

The message was brief, essentially inviting them to experience a new weapon called "Peacemaker."

None of the three were ordinary people, and they immediately sensed something unusual about this unusual arrangement. It seemed that Lü Guangwei might have a highly classified mission for them.

"Sigh, my vacation is ruined just like that."

"I haven't figured out how to spend all this money... Do you think I can refuse this mission?" Yu Feng sighed lazily, with a sack slung over his shoulder.

The sack contained none other than Norōsuke, who had been knocked unconscious.

Logically speaking, since Norasuke has no further use, it wouldn't be a bad idea to just get rid of him.

But in reality, his identity as Japan's top assassin still has its uses—handing him over to the Chinese government can serve as a deterrent to other foreign assassins.

"Stop joking. You want to retire and enjoy your life. The higher-ups might not force you to stay, but do you think your old men will agree?" Lin Beichen's casual remark sent a chill down Yu Feng's spine.

"I don't want to be punished by my family... Forget it, I'll just work for a few more years." Yu Feng shook his head sheepishly.

Half a day later, the three arrived at the military region again.

Upon learning this, Lü Guangwei personally came out to greet him.

Seeing this display of force, Lin Beichen and his companions couldn't help but become serious—it seemed that this mission was by no means simple.

Lu Guangwei was gratified that Lin Beichen and the others had arrived here so quickly.

But before long, his gaze was drawn to the bulging sack behind Yu Feng—the sack's outline looked like it was wrapped around a person.

He squinted and examined it carefully. In the dim light around him, he could vaguely make out the shape of the sack.

Judging from the general outline, there was definitely a living person inside, whose limbs were curled up and could be vaguely seen through the folds of the sack.

This unexpected situation left Lü Guangwei somewhat bewildered. He took two steps forward, his gaze sweeping over Lin Beichen, Yu Feng, and the others, and asked with a hint of doubt, "What's going on? Are you perhaps involved in human trafficking? Or is there someone unusual hidden here?"

Upon hearing Lü Guangwei's question, Lin Beichen immediately stepped forward and briefly recounted the whole story.

However, when discussing his dealings with the Japanese assassins, he subconsciously omitted the part about "confiscating" their valuables.

In his view, it didn't count as extortion at all. After all, the other party was an assassin who came to China to carry out a malicious mission, and those valuables were simply their deserved spoils. (End of Chapter)