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

They still have a slight advantage.

Jiang Chen certainly has the right to be arrogant.

But ever since he met Leung Chun-shan.

Jiang Chen then realized how ridiculous this capital was.

They are not worth mentioning in the eyes of the other party.

There are people outside people, and there are days outside the sky.

This is always a wise saying.

At that moment, Jia Leijie and the others also contacted Jiang Chen immediately to report the results of the battle.

And explain the follow-up arrangements.

It's simply a matter of clearing the battlefield, controlling US resource zones, and gaining a negotiating advantage.

Prepare to negotiate with the United States.

"What are your thoughts after this battle? Have you gained anything from it?"

At this moment, in Jiang Chen's command center, a virtual battle map was floating in front of him.

Standing before him were Jia Leijie and the commanders of the three major army groups.

But at this moment, the three of them resembled students humbly seeking knowledge.

Standing quietly.

His former arrogance has vanished.

"I can't find a more suitable word than admiration."

Long Tianxiang answered in a hoarse voice.

It is not difficult to admit that others are better than oneself.

They are not people who can't afford to lose.

What's hard to accept is that the other party is so much stronger.

It was completely beyond their comprehension.

It's like classmates are all studying addition and subtraction.

It is astonishing that some of them have mastered multiplication and division.

Unexpectedly, this person was already proficient in advanced mathematics.

"Indeed, I accept this defeat wholeheartedly."

"This person is truly terrifying; we are utterly powerless to resist him."

Jia Leijie sighed heavily.

Fortunately, such a person is a friend, not an enemy; if he were an opponent...

I can't imagine how terrifying that must be.

This made them feel very fortunate.

"Focus on your studies; you are all equally outstanding."

"It's just that technology has imprisoned our thinking."

"The true meaning of life, in the final analysis, lies in the concept of 'Tao'."

"We believe in following the natural way. Even the most remarkable people cannot live without food, clothing, shelter, and transportation."

"Just like the food we eat every day, no matter how rare the ingredients are."

"Ultimately, it is transformed into nutrients needed by the body."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly.

These three commanders have always been powerful figures in the space city.

There is never a shortage of flatterers around him.

This inevitably breeds arrogance and indulgence.

This is a perfect opportunity to blunt their edge.

Jiang Chen believed that this was not a bad thing at all, but rather a good thing.

"After this battle, I will definitely reflect deeply on my actions."

Long Tianxiang nodded slightly.

Jia Leijie and others naturally shared the same idea.

At this moment, they have shed all their worldly vanities.

They were all humble and eager-to-learn students.

"Go and do your job well. The three major resource areas must not be lost."

"I don't need to elaborate on how to do it."

Now we have all the chips in our hands.

More importantly, there are tens of thousands of American soldiers.

Along with their advanced equipment.

And cutting-edge nanotechnology also fell into Jiang Chen's hands.

The initiative has completely shifted to them.

It will be difficult for the United States to avoid compromise this time.

Even if they were willing to make concessions, Jiang Chen would never miss the opportunity.

"Hehe, let's see how arrogant you can be now. This time, I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget."

Recalling the previous negotiations, Jiang Chen's gaze turned cold.

Originally, the intention was only to give a slight punishment.

Let the other party obediently release the person, and both sides will live in peace.

Who would have thought the US would be so ungrateful?
Since that's the case, Jiang Chen naturally no longer needs to consider the other party's feelings.

At this moment, he has the initiative and strategic advantage completely in his hands.

This means that the subsequent negotiation process will depend entirely on Jiang Chen's wishes.

He controlled nearly 100,000 American prisoners of war.

This is not the most crucial point.

The important things are the advanced weaponry and the three major resource zones.

These losses cannot be recovered simply by exchanging Liang Wanting.

This is not a film or television drama.

All parties involved are shrewd individuals, and Liang Wanting is certainly important.

However, compared to the vast wealth of the three major resource regions.

Liang Wanting then seemed insignificant.

This is similar to a corporate group.

The actual assets are only worth five million, but the market valuation is as high as fifty million.

Would you choose five million or fifty million?

The answer speaks for itself.

For Jiang Chen, there was no need for much deliberation.

He wanted to rescue Liang Wanting, but more importantly, he wanted to extract more benefits from the United States.

Just as Jiang Chen had predicted.

In the following days, the US was thrown into disarray.

They initially attempted a counterattack when the three major resource zones were lost.

But they discovered that Jiang Chen's main force had poured out of the space city.

And they skillfully assembled and applied their cutting-edge nanotechnology.

The United States then dared not act rashly again.

In the past, Jiangchen Space City's main force would have left the nest.

The US space city could easily take advantage of this situation.

However, times have changed.

The Dragon Kingdom Space City is eyeing it covetously from the side.

They are now in a dilemma.

Therefore, the United States can only strive for its maximum interests through negotiation.

"Commander Jiang Chen, the US representative has been repeatedly requesting contact recently."

"The other party's attitude was quite positive."

At this moment, Long Tianxiang is reporting the current situation to Jiang Chen.

To maximize one's interests.

We must not make any statements at this moment.

The more anxious the other side is, the more advantageous it is for our side.

Therefore, Jiang Chen appeared calm and unhurried.

"No need to rush, let them wait a few more days."

"Let's discuss it again in a while."

Upon hearing this, Long Tianxiang couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Is this inappropriate? What if the United States is angered?"

"I'm afraid we'll have to go to war again."

"Besides, we still have hostages in their hands."

Although they hold the initiative.

However, pushing the other party into a corner is ultimately not a good strategy.

Moreover, Long Tianxiang was originally from the conservative faction.

Despite his outstanding military talent, he has always acted with prudence.

Such risky decisions are not his forte.

"What is there to fear? If you want war, then let's fight. I, Jiang Chen, have never been afraid to fight."

Jiang Chen chuckled dismissively.

Frankly, he no longer takes the United States seriously.

However, they were defeated opponents, so why bother mentioning them?

……

After learning of Jiang Chen's attitude.

The US commander and other high-ranking officers, including the battalion commander, were so angry that they slammed their fists on the table and rebuked him.

"This is utterly absurd; this person is far too arrogant."

"Seven days have passed, and they still refuse to negotiate. What exactly do they want?"

"One of the commanders in charge of the liaison said angrily."

Every time I visited, I was turned away at the door.

Jiangchen Space City's attitude is ambiguous and unclear.

This made them feel utterly powerless.

What's most frustrating is knowing full well that Jiang Chen has ulterior motives.

But there is nothing to do.

This kind of helplessness is the most torturous.

"Commander-in-Chief, why don't we just start the war?"

"Our nanotechnology has achieved several more batches of mass production."

"A head-on confrontation doesn't necessarily mean defeat."

Other generals delivered impassioned speeches.

They had never suffered such humiliation before; they were truly aggrieved.

Long thought.

The US commander-in-chief sighed deeply.

"Continue negotiations; the issue must be resolved through talks at all costs."

Does he not want war? Of course not.

The battalion commander was more eager than anyone to confront Jiang Chen head-on.

But the current situation does not allow it.

No matter which angle you look at it from.

They all lacked the resources to confront Jiang Chen head-on.

After all, their weakness was exploited by the other party, and if they angered Jiang Chen...

Let's fight to the death, those soldiers and their superior equipment.

Along with the three major resource zones, all will be lost. These three resource zones were America's last hope.

It concerns the future lifeline of resources.

We must take it back no matter what. "Negotiations with Jiang Chen are not the top priority right now."
"The key question is why we suffered another defeat in this match."

"You all need to reflect deeply on your actions."

"The logistics department, in particular, must provide a reasonable explanation."

At this point, the US commander-in-chief was furious.

The three resource zones were originally impregnable.

The incident was caused by someone poisoning the food, resulting in a mass food poisoning.

The entire garrison was paralyzed.

It's unbelievable that such a basic mistake could happen in the 21st century.

Especially in today's world of rapid technological advancement.

They were utterly routed by the enemy using simple tactics.

They have fallen into this passive situation.

Upon hearing the commander-in-chief's reprimand, everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.

I didn't even dare to breathe.

They knew perfectly well that all the commanders were to blame for this.

It was their negligence that led to this outcome.

No one expected Jiang Chen to resort to such methods.

That was truly unexpected.

In the past, battles were contests of technology and energy.

Unexpectedly, the opponent did not play by the rules this time and launched a surprise attack from behind.

The effect was surprisingly effective, leaving everyone speechless.

These commanders felt wronged, but there was nothing they could do.

Some bitter consequences can only be endured in silence.

"This matter will be investigated further after the mission is completed."

"We are now fully engaged in negotiations with Jiangchen Space City to properly resolve the resource zone issue."

……

Seven more days passed.

The United States is actively negotiating with Jiangchen Space City every day.

They almost came to the point of groveling.

This shows how dire their situation was.

Jiang Chen felt the time was right.

He then summoned Jia Leijie, Long Tianxiang, and Deng Tianlong to the conference room.

To conduct remote meetings.

Looking at the 3D projection in front of me.

Jiang Chen spoke calmly.

"More than half a month has passed since the battle ended."

"Negotiations have officially begun, in addition to ensuring Liang Wanting's safe return."

"We still need to acquire one resource zone from them; the remaining two can be returned."

"If possible, strive to increase the number of resource zones to two."

"In short, your task is to maximize profits."

Upon hearing this, Jia Leijie and the others exchanged glances and nodded.

Jiang Chen's request is reasonable.

Let alone two resource zones, even three of the United States would have to give them.

After all, Jiang Chen had 100,000 prisoners under his command.

And a large number of advanced equipment.

As long as these chips are firmly in hand.

That's tantamount to seizing the other party's lifeline.

Therefore, the crowd remained calm.

Subsequent negotiations were handled by Jia Leijie and others with the United States.

It lasted for a full half month.

During this period, the two sides repeatedly engaged in a tug-of-war.

Jiang Chen will no longer participate in the specific negotiations.

Whenever he had free time, he would seek out Liang Zhenshan for a chat.

The two became close friends.

From initial antagonism to mutual respect and appreciation.

This friendship is truly special.

"Speaking of Battalion Commander Jiang Chen, I've helped him quite a bit."

"For example, this time, you promised to rescue my daughter."

"In the end, however, I still had to take action myself."

"If you think about it carefully, you owe quite a few favors."

Jiang Chen nodded with a smile upon hearing this.

Indeed, from the Northwest region to controlling the resource-rich areas of the United States.

Without Liang Zhenshan's help...

It is an indisputable fact that Jiang Chen is indeed unlikely to succeed.

"How about this? It would be a waste of your talent to remain on Earth."

"I sincerely invite you to join Space City as the deputy battalion commander."

"Truly second only to the emperor, above all others."

"Besides, if you were to take up the position of deputy battalion commander now, no one in Space City would dare to disobey you."

Jiang Chen patted the other person's shoulder lightly and smiled calmly.

If the other people in Space City heard this...

They will be stunned.

A newcomer.

Based on just one raid mission.

It's amazing that she was able to win Jiang Chen's trust.

He was directly appointed to the important position of deputy battalion commander.

This is the highest level of officialdom in the true sense.

Even ordinary staff members in the space city.

It has already made countless people envious.

Being a deputy commander-in-chief is a dream that is unattainable for 99% of people.

Now, Jiang Chen has actually taken the initiative to invite him.

There is simply no reason to refuse.

Having said this, Jiang Chen was full of confidence.

His confidence stems from the allure of the space city.

No one has ever refused his invitation.

Liang Zhenshan did not rush to respond to Jiang Chen's question.

He simply raised his head calmly and looked up at the distant horizon.

His gaze held an unfathomable depth.

"I think that's unnecessary. You have your own world to explore, and I have my own territory to uphold."

"Our vision and perspective are ultimately not on the same level."

"As the saying goes, 'well water doesn't interfere with river water,' which reflects our respective positions and roles."

"When two cultures find it difficult to truly integrate,"

"They cannot coexist, and at most can only achieve limited cooperation."

These words are indeed of extraordinary insight.

Even Jiang Chen was at a loss for words, finding the other party's words to be cryptic.

Yet there is some truth to it.

After all, Jiang Chen has always been on the path of technological advancement.

Technology knows no boundaries, whether it ultimately leads to theology or metaphysics.

Both have the potential for unlimited growth, but Liang Zhenshan's ideas are quite mysterious.

It seems to originate from the Taoist idea of ​​following the natural course of things, but it is more than that.

Liang Zhenshan also seems to be proficient in various other numerological and metaphysical disciplines.

In other words, he has thoroughly mastered all the various forms of Qimen Dunjia in the Dragon Kingdom's tradition.

And through integration and synthesis, it has formed its own new system.

He created a realm that belonged only to him.

This is completely different from the path Jiang Chen chose.

Regardless of the facts,

The clash between these two ideas can indeed spark intense discussions.

Conflicts will inevitably arise at that time.

Therefore, Liang Zhenshan's choice was not inappropriate.

Not everyone would be excited upon hearing about Jiang Chen's space city.

At least Liang Zhenshan is not that kind of person.

Jiang Chen also understood that Liang Zhenshan disdained to hide anything from him or play mind games with him.

Since the other party said it wasn't necessary...

That means they genuinely didn't want to.

"It was indeed unexpected, but also reasonable."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly and let out a sigh.

In fact, he greatly admired talents like Liang Zhenshan.

From any perspective, just in terms of interpersonal relationships...

Few in this world can match Liang Zhenshan's level of attainment.

Although he may seem aloof, this is precisely the quality of a wise person.

If one is exactly the same as an ordinary person, it would be contrary to common sense.

Like the wealthy and powerful,

How can we expect him to be content with a life of poverty?
Everyone longs for wealth when they are poor.

Even if one squanders a huge fortune,
I want to return to a simpler life in the future.

They believed that was what their hearts truly desired.
But he had, after all, experienced luxury.

The two are vastly different in meaning.

"Although we cannot travel together, we can still continue to cooperate."

"You pursue your goals, and I uphold my ideals; there is no inherent conflict between us."

Liang Zhenshan smiled calmly.

This makes sense, and Jiang Chen agrees.

"Then I wish our future cooperation will continue to be successful."

"If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to ask."

"You've helped me so much this time, I will definitely repay the favor."

"Consider it a huge favor I owe you."

Upon hearing this, Liang Zhenshan nodded with a smile. He didn't want to owe anyone anything.

They also dislike being owed anything by others.

He never helps others without expecting anything in return.

Therefore, Jiang Chen must repay this favor. (End of Chapter)