Let you change the Hongqi h9, not the Hongqi missile vehicle

Chapter 728 A Deceptive Statement

Xing Tian and Xing Fa exchanged a smile, their eyes brimming with confidence. They knew, of course, that this was Jiang Chen's trust in them, an affirmation of their strength and status; otherwise, he wouldn't have entrusted them with such an important task.

Jiang Chen continued, "The Information Department has received the latest news from Mars: the United States has played tricks on us. They occupied the most resource-rich areas while leaving us with the less resource-rich ones, which makes me very dissatisfied. Therefore, I need you two to find a way to occupy most of the energy-rich areas on Mars without mobilizing the main force of the space city. Of course, you can also use the soldiers recently recruited from Earth."

This was also Jiang Chen's last resort. He couldn't think of anyone else capable of handling this arduous task. The main force of the space city had already been deployed, and these personnel were all required to participate in the upcoming space strikes against the United States. They couldn't be moved arbitrarily, otherwise it would affect the frontline battles. Deploying Xing Tian and Xing Fa was Jiang Chen's most passive and helpless choice at the moment. With these two on the front lines, their offensive would undoubtedly be even more ferocious. However, the situation on Mars couldn't be ignored either. The United States was developing its resources there every day; the longer it dragged on, the more resources they would develop, which was extremely disadvantageous for Jiang Chen. Therefore, the action had to be swift and decisive.

Xing Tian understood Jiang Chen's intentions; everything was preparation for a long-term strategy. Although brave, he was not reckless. Jiang Chen had already signed non-interference agreements with the United States and other UN agencies regarding the distribution of Martian resources. Under these circumstances, the space city's breaking of these agreements would undoubtedly damage public opinion and negatively impact its image.

"That's why I said there's no other way," Jiang Chen sighed helplessly. "Since we've decided to go to war with the United States, we can put these trivial matters aside for now. The victor is king, the loser is a bandit; we'll negotiate everything after the battle. Besides, we weren't in the wrong first. If the United States hadn't used those tactics, why would I have resorted to force?"

The two didn't say anything more. Jiang Chen's decision naturally had its reasons, and they only needed to carry out orders. This task was indeed arduous and required them to spend some time preparing.

“We need two days,” the punishment officer said calmly.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly in agreement: "Okay, you'll have two days. After two days, you'll need to occupy and control the resources on Mars and strike at the United States' manpower. Of course, the US frontline troops will also be fighting us, so you'll be under a lot of pressure. As for how to effectively control the Martian resource areas, that's up to you."

After arranging this matter, Jiang Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, everyone in Space City is preparing for the final assault on the United States. To be on the safe side, access to and from the city is strictly controlled, and information is tightly controlled to ensure the United States receives no information about Space City, catching them off guard and preventing them from preparing in advance. Everything is ready; only the final push is needed.

"Ultimately, the initiative is still in my hands. This time, I will firmly grasp the absolute advantage and absolutely not let you act recklessly again." Jiang Chen smiled slightly. If it were three years ago, he would have been just a small-time scientist doing experiments in a research institute, and he wouldn't have had the courage to say these words like he does now. It can only be said that power and courage can indeed change a person.

Today, Jiang Chen's life has undergone a dramatic transformation, that much is undeniable. It is precisely because he bravely took this step, determined to become an outstanding leader, that he has achieved what he has today.

No country had ever thought of developing this space city before. It was Jiang Chen who took the lead, and other countries followed suit.

It is precisely because of their tendency to follow trends that the current world order has been created. All technologies are constantly advancing, and the development and utilization of resources have also been comprehensively improved. These are all visible advancements, and the living standards of people in various countries are constantly improving. Otherwise, how could military power have increased?
Jiang Chen felt there was a saying that was particularly apt: the end of technology might be theology, something that even the principles of the universe cannot explain, just like his system. No one knows where the system came from or where it is going.

Jiang Chen only knew that this system had brought him immense help and given humanity new hope. With the system, their technology had advanced to its current level, and time travel and space travel were no longer fantasies but entirely achievable.

Of course, for Jiang Chen, the most important thing right now is to resolve the current environmental issues and resource allocation and utilization problems between countries. Without solving these problems, all the talk is just empty words.

Jiang Chen has already completed the arrangements for the space city; all that's left is for Jia Leijie and his team to execute them. Jiang Chen has confidence in their command abilities and is certain they will complete the mission successfully.

Since leaving the front lines, Jiang Chen's experience in battlefield command has become quite limited. After all, technological advancements have brought about changes in tactics, and it's no longer possible to suppress the enemy simply by relying on advanced weaponry, as the enemy also possesses countermeasures.

Super Armor is currently the most powerful armor technology. A complete armored force is enough to destroy a country, making it virtually invincible. Its power far surpasses that of one person resisting thousands or even hundreds of millions of troops.

Even with such formidable armor, upgrades continue. The United States, not to be outdone, developed laser weapons to counter it, and with remarkable effectiveness. Jiang Chen had to admit the US had done an excellent job; lasers were something even he hadn't considered, yet the US had developed them.

Jia Leijie and Long Tianxiang were experienced commanders on the front lines, so Jiang Chen had complete confidence in their ability to lead large-scale battles like this. Jiang Chen's current war strategy still followed the same approach as before. Previously, he frequently led his troops into battle on the front lines, never retreating even when facing near-death experiences. Now, having taken over the affairs of the Space City, he naturally couldn't operate in the same way as before.

After settling matters concerning the space city, Jiang Chen returned to Dongzhou with his professional surveying and excavation teams. It wouldn't be long before the space city went to war with the United States, ensuring Jiang Chen's mining operations in Dongzhou could proceed smoothly without interference.

Upon arriving in Dongzhou, Jiang Chen was already waiting for him, including Huang Long and other high-ranking officials from Dongzhou, as well as leaders of various tribes. These people were now under Jiang Chen's jurisdiction, but their positions were local, so their benefits were naturally not as good as those of the Space City employees. However, Jiang Chen still provided them with the most basic security.

"Commander Jiang Chen, you've been really busy lately, shuttling back and forth between Space City and Dongzhou," Huang Long greeted him with a smile.

Jiang Chen was also greeted by Meng Tianshi. To be honest, Jiang Chen hadn't seen Meng Tianshi for quite some time. Since her betrayal, Jiang Chen only acknowledged their physical intimacy, nothing more, and would no longer give her a friendly look.

Jiang Chen knew very well that betrayal, once it happens, will happen countless times.

The only reason he was willing to let her go was because she had made up her mind and was prepared to die. Otherwise, Jiang Chen really wanted to kill her, since betrayal is too painful. But now Jiang Chen has let go of the past. Let bygones be bygones; one must always look forward, as long as the same mistakes are not repeated.

Moreover, Jiang Chen himself was also at fault back then. Because of a bit of beauty, he let this woman take over so many mineral resources in Dongzhou, which made her arrogant. This betrayal was an inevitable result.

At this moment, Meng Tianshi quietly looked at Jiang Chen without saying a word. Jiang Chen also knew that Meng Tianshi's recent work performance had been quite good. She had been diligently carrying out industrial mining at various resource points, even building factories, and had the Meng family invest a lot of money here. She had also cooperated with the Dragon Kingdom's officials, making a lot of money and playing a very positive role in stabilizing domestic resources.

This resource war launched by the United States, though merely a bluff, a feint and a ruse, has indeed plunged the world into panic. China, however, hasn't been too alarmed, partly due to Jiang Chen's resource control, and partly thanks to Meng Tianshi. Without her work on resources in Dongzhou, Jiang Chen would have been facing considerable headaches.

"Let's go in for the meeting. The matter concerning the space city has been basically resolved. What Dongzhou needs to do now is to develop resources and establish defenses in the areas that have been retaken." Jiang Chen nodded slightly and led everyone into the core conference room of the Dongzhou headquarters.

Here, Jiang Chen saw many familiar faces. They were all local tribal chiefs, whom he had met before and even drunk with, so their relationship was fairly good. However, perhaps it was Jiang Chen's inherent aura that made the people present feel somewhat oppressed, so they didn't chat with him much.

However, this cannot be blamed on Jiang Chen; these are habits he developed in Space City. The atmosphere in Space City has always been rather tense, especially after the major incident involving the Information Department last time, Jiang Chen's authority has spread throughout the world.

"Don't be nervous, everyone. I'm not going to eat you. As long as you do your jobs well, there's no need to be afraid. I'm not a tyrant." Seeing everyone's tense expressions, Jiang Chen said with a smile, "Now, regarding the resource issue in Dongzhou, I have two proposals. First, we have already occupied the entire territory of Southwest State, but regarding some ownership issues, we need to return them to the United States."

As for the method of return, we can discuss it further, but at least we must maximize our interests. Second, regarding the resource development points in Dongzhou, many new ones have been added recently, so Meng Tianshi, you need to re-deploy them and find a professional team from the Dragon Kingdom. I don't have many people here; currently, Dongzhou needs not only more soldiers but also technical departments from various fields to join. Since you've opened a factory in Dongzhou, comprehensive industrial services are essential.”

Jiang Chen spoke clearly and logically, and even though these tribal leaders were not highly educated, they could understand what he meant.

These are all the results of Jiang Chen's careful consideration. For example, regarding the Southwest Prefecture, after this great battle, the entire Southwest Prefecture belongs to Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen is not an unreasonable person, and he is too lazy to take advantage of others.

The eight major countries have never recognized themselves as part of the Southwest State, which is a well-known fact. Therefore, it is legitimate for Jiang Chen to regain control of the eight major countries from the United States. He has a clear conscience and is not afraid of others causing him trouble.

However, apart from these eight countries, the rest of the Southwest Prefecture is inhabited by local indigenous people. They originally belonged to the Southwest Prefecture, and Jiang Chen did not sign any treaties with them, leaving them almost entirely unsupervised.

If it weren't for the discovery of so many resources in the Southwest Prefecture through the Divine Eye System, no one would have imagined that the treasures here were so abundant. However, Jiang Chen wasn't the kind of person who would steal treasures from others, so what needed to be returned had to be returned.

But now that the goods are in our hands, if the US wants to take them away, they will have to pay a price. We can't let them get away with it, nor can we leave any leverage over them, otherwise it will inevitably have some impact on public opinion in the future. "I will handle this matter well. There are currently 12 factories in Dongzhou."

"Currently, five industrial plants have been able to automatically form a one-stop service."

"Several other factories are still under construction and have not yet been completed."

"However, they will be completed one after another before long."

"Speaking of resource exploration teams and excavation teams."

"I have also found specialized companies to cooperate with through various channels."

"And we are always looking to recruit relevant talent."

After speaking, Meng Tianshi placed a detailed document in front of Jiang Chen.

This document records Meng Tianshi's work during these days.

There are also contracts between factories.

And the issue of how the benefits are distributed.

Because Ye Linglong and Jia Leijie returned to Space City during this period.

He did not come down to take charge of the overall situation.

Therefore, he is the actual controller of the entire Dongzhou.

Those who held real power were Huang Long and Meng Tianshi.

To put it bluntly, although Meng Tianshi was demoted by Jiang Chen.

Their power was also significantly weakened.

But it still holds real power.

Jiang Chen had considered this point before.

At the time, he was worried that this woman might betray him again.

Will they seek cooperation with a more powerful organization, only to stab themselves in the back?

Fortunately, this woman is quite clever.

She didn't do that; instead, she worked diligently.

He managed Dongzhou very well.

This shows that Jiang Chen did not misjudge the person at the time.

Meng Tianshi is a rare talent, but he is too ambitious.

Sometimes ambition blinds us.

That's why they would do such a foolish thing.

Jiang Chen glanced at the document briefly.

He nodded slightly.

There's nothing wrong with this document.

Most of the profits remained in Dongzhou.

That is, it's in Jiang Chen's hands.

Meng Tianshi did indeed follow the rules.

She only earned her share of the profits.

"Well done, keep it up."

“Jia Leijie and Ye Linglong will have to stay in Space City for a while longer recently.”

"Therefore, you will still be in charge of resource allocation."

Jiang Chen nodded indifferently.

(End of this chapter)