I built an armada.

After a slight pause, the head of the cabinet began to speak seriously.

"Things are different now. We need to be strategic and try to gain as much benefit as possible without making excessive demands. In short, we need to keep up with the Eagle Tribe."

Do you understand?

Even now, cabinet leaders still feel like they're at the negotiating table, not on the menu.

All the cabinet ministers replied in unison, "Understood!"

They were all well aware that the Eagle Tribe would naturally take the lead at the negotiating table, while they would play a supporting role, and they would also play a supporting role in helping the Eagle Tribe to extract greater benefits from the Dragon Xia people.

The cabinet chief nodded slightly, then said, "This time we have suffered a setback in the war. Even if we cannot overwhelm the Dragon Xia people in terms of morale, we must still share some of the pressure with the Eagle Tribe and not make things difficult for the Great Chief."

"As you know, the White Bear Tribe suddenly launched an attack in the Europa Sea area. The Great Chieftain must be worried about this matter and hopes to end the war here as soon as possible so that he can send his forces to the Europa Sea area."

"Therefore, we must cooperate even better with the Eagle Tribe."

The cabinet ministers were in complete agreement with this, and they would have done so even if the head of the cabinet hadn't said so.

After a brief silence, a bald cabinet member spoke up: "Given our current situation, we can't afford to make exorbitant demands. We definitely can't get those advanced warships from the Dragon Xia Navy, but I think we could wait until the Eagle Tribe develops them, and then buy them from them?"

"In this way, we can also equip ourselves with stealth warships, ensuring that our naval strength is elevated to a new level!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the cabinet ministers felt as if they had been enlightened, as if struck by a sudden awakening.

They had been hoping that the Eagle Tribe's navy would wreak havoc on the front lines, crushing the Dragon Xia navy, and then capture a few advanced warships so that the Eastern Wilderness Tribe could get a share of the spoils.

However, no one had thought of this approach. Now that someone has suddenly proposed this model, it's like taking a roundabout way to achieve the goal. It's a very good idea and very practical.

In this way, they no longer needed to dwell on the issue of peace negotiations, which immediately made everyone feel much clearer.

"This is a good idea. In this way, we can also obtain more advanced warships, and the Eagle Tribe won't have to worry about it. All we need to do next is coordinate well."

“I support this approach, and it is very feasible for us. However, in the negotiations, we still require the Longxia tribe to keep it confidential, especially regarding the losses suffered by both sides in this maritime conflict. We can also help them keep it a secret. In this way, both sides can give an explanation to their domestic populations.”

"Since this is a peace negotiation, we must also ensure that the Longxia tribe does not make any demands, provided we do not make any excessive ones. Their demand for war reparations is absolutely unacceptable. This is our bottom line. If they don't agree, then we will continue fighting until they do!"

"Of course, if we can't continue fighting, then we'll cooperate with the Eagle Tribe and raise the price. I don't believe those damned Dragon Xia people won't agree!"

The ministers discussed the matter intensely, as if they could already see themselves sitting at the negotiating table, making exorbitant demands on the Longxia tribe. They quickly reached a basic consensus.

The cabinet leader was quite satisfied with this and immediately made the decision: "Since you have all agreed, then in the next round of negotiations with the Longxia tribe, make firm demands on the Longxia tribe to keep them in check."

Having defined the nature of the matter, he abruptly changed the subject, "Now let's discuss who should be sent to participate in the peace talks?"

"Remember this, we are on the same side as the Eagle Tribe, and it's impossible for us not to attend."

The ministers were divided upon hearing this, as they had no prior experience in this area, having only participated in the surrender ceremony to the Longxia tribe.

Just as everyone fell silent, someone suddenly suggested, "Why don't we just send Murashita Hayaki? He's our commander-in-chief, and he's the most suitable person to go on such an important occasion."

Upon realizing that he didn't have to take action himself, the other cabinet ministers immediately became active and echoed his sentiments.

“Murashita Hayaki is still very suitable. He is a military commander and can deal well with the Longxia people’s attack.”

“I wholeheartedly agree with this choice; Murashita Hayaki is the perfect candidate.”

“I agree. Let him go; he can represent our Eastern Wilderness tribe.”

Amidst the lively discussion, the candidates to participate in the peace negotiations were quickly decided. At this point, the Eastern Wilderness Cabinet had made ample preparations for participating in the peace negotiations, and now they were just waiting for notification from the Eagle Tribe.

Next, they had a thorough discussion on how to deceive the general public, and each of them expressed their own opinions and shared their ingenious ideas.

Just as the meeting was in full swing, the door was suddenly pushed open, and intelligence officer Kikami Taro rushed in, his face extremely grim.

The cabinet chief, who was in the middle of a meeting, noticed the ugly expression on the treetop farmer's face and subconsciously frowned. This was not a good thing.

"Reporting to the Chief Cabinet, latest intelligence: there are unusual circumstances outside." As he approached the Chief Cabinet Secretary, Kyuueta reported.

The cabinet chief frowned and asked, "What unusual situation?"

His only worry now is that before the cabinet has come up with a solution for dealing with the general public, the people will become restless and start a commotion, catching them off guard.

All the cabinet ministers looked towards the man in the tree, and their hearts tightened with tension.

Tree Farmer hurriedly reported truthfully: "Reporting to the leader, the Foreign Affairs Department of the Dragon Summer Tribe has just released a new announcement. The content is quite strange."

"What's so weird about it? Stop trying to squeeze out the toothpaste and just tell me. Fine, give it to me, I'll see it myself."

The cabinet chief was clearly getting impatient and, feeling even more agitated, simply snatched the intelligence documents from the man in the tree.

With just one glance, the Cabinet Chief’s pupils dilated violently, as if a magnitude 12 earthquake had occurred, or as if he had been hit hard on the back with a club.

His hands, gripping the intelligence documents tightly, were trembling, and the trembling was getting worse and worse until he could barely control them.

"No, no, how could this be?" The cabinet leader's lips moved, his voice trembling, clearly finding it hard to accept this fact.

Seeing such a drastic change in the head of the cabinet, all the cabinet ministers were extremely anxious.

The bald cabinet member couldn't help but ask curiously, "Boss, what exactly happened?" "Baka!"

The cabinet chief could no longer contain himself and cursed angrily, then slammed the intelligence file heavily on the table with a loud bang.

The cabinet ministers hurriedly got up and went over to check, and their expressions changed drastically in an instant.

They never imagined that the reality would be completely contrary to all their assumptions, meaning that their previous meetings were a waste of time.

"Why is this happening?"

They slumped into their chairs as if their bones had been removed, their heads buzzing.

Just now, they thought they were definitely at the negotiating table, and even the participants had been selected, and the tone of the meeting had been set to ensure they would cooperate with the Eagle Tribe.

They even considered keeping the Longxia tribe calm and preventing them from revealing the true details of the naval battle.

However, the result was that the bilateral peace talks announced by the Longxia Tribe's Foreign Affairs Department only involved peace talks with the Eagle Tribe, and had nothing to do with the Eastern Wilderness Tribe.

In other words, they weren't even qualified to sit at the negotiating table! This was far beyond their expectations and made them feel extremely distressed, like abandoned children.

Another question even arose in their minds: would they be purged by the Longxia tribe as before, and this time they would have nothing left, not even the power to resist?

In international relations, it's always either at the negotiating table or on the menu. And this time, it's clear they've been abandoned by the Eagle Tribe and thrown onto the menu.

The thought of being purged sent chills down the spines of every cabinet minister, as if someone had suddenly poured a bucket of ice water over them in the dead of winter, leaving them shivering with cold.

They have already suffered a crushing defeat and lost so much money, and now they are being purged. This is going to kill the Eastern Wilderness tribe!
The Longxia tribe has made its stance very clear: it will only negotiate with the Eagle tribe, not the Eastern Wilderness tribe.

Compared to the fear of not being able to get to the negotiating table, the timeline and some details of the peace talks in the announcement seemed unimportant, and they had no interest in reading them.

This is absolutely devastating! It's more terrifying than a bolt from the blue. They don't know what to do.

They had been dreaming of such a wonderful future, but it turned out to be nothing but self-deception and self-indulgence. Now that their dream has shattered, their hearts have broken too.

As a result, the atmosphere in the huge conference hall was so heavy, like a thick, impenetrable haze.

Everyone's mood had reached its lowest point, and their expressions were a hundred times worse than those of someone who had lost their parents. They all looked like they wanted to bang their heads against the wall!
A moment later, the cabinet chief asked in a hoarse voice, "What is the Grand Chief's attitude?"

The only hope now is the chieftain's attitude towards the announcement issued by the Longxia Tribe's Foreign Affairs Department, and whether or not they will be allowed to participate.

"The leader of the report is currently unavailable."

Tree Farmer hurriedly reported truthfully that they had not yet obtained any more information from the Eagle Tribe, so they naturally could not answer.

"No, we can't just let this go."

The cabinet chief gritted his teeth, looking like he was ready to go all out, "Anyway, even if I have to beg, I will ask the Great Chief for an answer."

Even now, he still feels that as the victor, why shouldn't his side be allowed to come to the negotiating table?
Even if he were to personally fly to the Eagle Tribe and request an audience with the Great Chief outside the Black Palace, he would still need to obtain the relevant information. The consequences of refusing to come to the negotiating table are too terrible; just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!

Then, he picked up the satellite phone and dialed without hesitation. However, just like before, no one answered the first time, no one answered the second time, and no one answered the sixth time. It was as if the chief had completely cut off contact with them.

This would never have happened before, but it happened today. It's really abnormal.

Since he couldn't get through, he turned to the military base, hoping to speak directly with General Cruise. However, he was hung up on every time he dialed, and eventually the other party either turned off their phone or blocked him.

"Why did this happen? We've all lost contact. What are they trying to do?"

The cabinet leader was extremely frustrated. The entire Eagle Tribe had lost contact with them, and no one was willing to talk to them.

At that moment, he felt an unprecedented panic, as if the Eastern Wilderness tribe had become abandoned orphans!

They've become food on the menu, and next they'll be divided up. This is horrible, absolutely unacceptable. He has to get to the bottom of this no matter what.

His body trembled as he sat down again, gripping the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, afraid that he might fall to the ground and become seriously injured and disabled. That would be truly adding insult to injury!

"Quickly, contact Ambassador Taro Kanesaka of the Eagle Tribe and tell him to meet with the ambassador of the Eagle Tribe no matter what method he has to use."

“Tell them that I want to speak directly with the Great Chief, even if it's just for five minutes.”

Before the treetop farmer could leave, he hurriedly added, "Contact the Eagle Tribe's embassy here; I need to have a meeting with Godzilla."

Before the farmer in the tree could even move, he changed his mind, saying, "No, I want to go to his door in person for talks. Prepare the carriage!"

He did this, naturally, to prevent the other party from deliberately avoiding him.

He can't worry about that now. Besides, both sides have already started peace talks, so the fighting on the front lines has basically come to an end. Why should he worry about the Longxia tribe launching medium- or short-range ballistic missiles at any time?

Soon, the cabinet leader boarded a special car and sped directly toward the Eagle Tribe's embassy in Japan.

Even if he was turned away, he would still go to their door to find out the specific situation, whether they had won or lost the battle, and why they couldn't come to the negotiating table.

Numerous questions needed answers, and he didn't want to be kept in the dark any longer!

At that moment, it was as if he had an epiphany. From the moment they were excluded from the battlefield, he sensed that so much had happened in the outside world. (End of Chapter)