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Chapter 575 Forced Order (Please subscribe and read further, and recommend with monthly tickets!)

"Mr. Martin, would you like a plate too?"

The Amazonian warriors cheered when they saw Martin. They all knew how capable Martin was and how kind he was, so they wanted to learn more about the man who had won Diana's heart.

"No, no!"

Martin waved his hand, refusing their challenge.

Since Diana had already used force to subdue these people and withdraw them from the state of war, there was no need for Martin to do it again.

"We've brought you here to resolve the friction between the two forces."

Martin stated his purpose directly, and his words surprised Diana greatly because they were so mild.

Although Diana did not meet directly with the Union officers, this intelligence was still shared with her.

Compared to the future of the alliance that Martin and the officers were discussing, what he said at this moment seemed rather insignificant.

For a moment, Diana was unsure of Martin's intentions, but in the end she decided to support her lover and stand by without saying a word.

“Mr. Martin, you are a capable man, but the Allied forces are far too weak. When those officers operate, they arrange everything in such a meticulous manner that it’s as if they are raising children.”

"Exactly! Those guys have great equipment, but they refuse to engage the enemy head-on. How can that be acceptable!"

"I think you should step forward and reprimand them to correct this bad trend."

The Amazon warriors also harbored deep resentment when talking about what happened during the war, feeling that they were far too weak.

Martin had already read the reports from each unit, and tactically speaking, the units' actions were decisive and courageous, and had nothing to do with weakness.

However, they adopted flexible and mobile tactics, focusing entirely on severing the nodes of the hive, rather than rushing to annihilate the enemy's manpower.

For the Amazons, who were keen to eliminate their enemies with their own hands, such behavior was extremely dishonorable.

"The members of the Alliance are all ordinary people. No matter how capable they are, if they lose their heads, they will still die. They are not like the Amazons, who have the blessings of the gods and can act boldly. The Alliance officers should consider the casualties of their soldiers as well as the victory."

Martin did not comment on what the Amazon warriors around him were saying, but instead brought up something else.

Although Hippolyta was determined to break with Zeus, Martin's schemes brought most of the major gods to her side. As a result, the Amazons' divine favor did not decrease, but rather increased.

Even Zeus did not make any direct comment on this matter, but tacitly allowed these things to happen and maintained his blessing on Paradise Island.

"War is war. Such half-heartedness will likely not lead to a good outcome."

The Amazons clearly disregarded Martin's words and stuck to their usual views, only refraining from saying anything harsh because of Martin's authority.

Martin looked at the stubbornness on the Amazon's face and sighed.

Having faith in a deity may sound like a very unreal thing, but for believers, it is the most solid thing in the world, and nothing can break this faith.

He could talk about the future with Diana, Hippolyta, and others, bypassing the history and traditions of Paradise Island.

Because these traditions were originally conceived and constructed by Queen Hippolyta, over time, even the queen found it difficult to directly control them.

This is also why Martin doesn't directly discuss ideology; Amazons don't have that concept in their minds, so how can you even begin to talk about it?

Therefore, Martin could only start with specific action plans, using real-world changes to influence these people's perception of the world.

"The purpose of the Alliance forces is to protect the Alliance and resist aggressors. I am pleased that the officers and soldiers of the forces are able to take this into account in combat, which proves that they are practitioners of the Alliance's ideals."

Martin didn't get bogged down in theoretical arguments with the Amazon warriors. Instead, he stated his decision: "Now that the units are integrated, it's normal for conflicts to arise. The important thing is how to resolve them. If you feel you're not wrong, then I will separate the units into two. From now on, you can form your own army and follow Diana."

Diana was surprised that Martin would make such a decision, but she did not take any action to avoid causing any misunderstanding among the Amazon warriors.

"Is this a threat?"

The Amazon warriors were even tougher than men, and when they heard Martin say that, they immediately became anxious and stepped forward as if to protect Martin.

"As the head of the Justice League, it is normal for me to intervene in advance and divide the troops if there is a risk that the conflicts among my troops will escalate into internal strife.

Facing the Amazons' encirclement, Martin remained calm and said indifferently, "Remember, this is not Paradise Island, but the League of Justice. If you adhere to the principles of the military, then you must obey my orders just as you obey Hippolyta's."

"Later, the Organization Department and the General Staff will issue orders that if you refuse to comply, you will be removed from my unit. I don't want a bunch of self-important guys."

"If you can't adapt to life in the Justice League, then go back to Paradise Island!"

Diana understood Martin's intentions and cooperated with him by issuing a firm order, leaving these arrogant soldiers no other choice.

Since these Amazon warriors can't see things from the perspective of the Paradise Island forces, let's talk to them in the form of military orders!

"No, if this is an order, we will certainly obey."

The Amazon warriors were somewhat dismissive of Martin's rebuke. In their eyes, the Justice League wasn't a good place to be, so they didn't care if it was separated from the regular forces.

But Diana's words dealt them a heavy blow: if they returned to Paradise Island like this, they would live with a dishonorable reputation forever and never be able to hold their heads high.

Under such immense pressure, they naturally couldn't care less whether the Alliance members were warriors or not; the most important thing was how to avoid being sent back to Paradise Island by Diana.

That's how it was in the old-style army; they had to obey their superiors because everything they had came from those in power, and they had little connection with those below them.

Martin observed their reactions but didn't say anything more.

Although the result was not unexpected, it still left people feeling helpless.

It seems the alliance's training hasn't really resonated with these people; their focus remains solely on military matters!
Martin left immediately and sealed off the area using the power of Martian Hunter.

Diana followed behind him, and only after the lockdown was completed did she say, "It seems you're very disappointed!"

"A little, but not much."

Martin shook his head and said, "Since I don't expect Alliance members who grew up in the United States to eliminate their liberal ideas in a short period of time, I naturally don't have any unrealistic fantasies about the change of mindset among the Amazons."

“However, if they continue to cling to these traditional ideas, I will have to cut them out of the military.” Diana nodded heavily. She knew that the Amazons’ military thinking actually relied entirely on the blessings of the gods, but in reality, these blessings were of little use in battles of ever-increasing scale.

"I will closely monitor the situation in the military and do my best to change their mindset."

"This isn't just your problem, nor is it just a problem for the military. Today is just the beginning; there's still a lot of work to be done!"

Diana still didn't understand the nature of ideological work, which was also related to her own personality.

She was a person with an iron will, having tracked Ares for thousands of years, and now nothing could break her mind.

People tend to overlook what they have, naturally assuming that others should have the same.

"Nothing major has happened, but the European and American coalition forces and Savage's troops are advancing towards us, so we need to resolve this situation as soon as possible."

Martian Manhunter met Martin and Diana and told them about what was happening outside.

“Diana, you go and take charge of the defense outside. Let them come if they want. I want to see how many resources the Americans can waste on us.”

Martin made his stance clear, and Diana nodded, then withdrew from the consciousness space, taking the Amazonian officers with her.

"How's the discussion going?"

Martin and Martian Manhunter approached the Alliance officers and asked them directly for their answers.

"Gentlemen, we have results!"

The officers put forward a representative, whom Martin recognized as one of the best in the Alliance crash course, someone who wasn't a well-known figure in the original timeline.

"We believe that the Alliance's short-term goal should be to protect the safety of Earth and humanity in the face of Apokolips' invasion, while the long-term goal is to propel humanity into a new era. The mission of the Alliance forces is to protect those who are willing to enter the new era, while our enemies are those parasites who occupy the old era and are unwilling to move forward."

"it is good!"

Martin smiled and said, "I'm glad you have this perspective. It proves that the league's training isn't useless. The training you've experienced in the league isn't just a formality."

Upon hearing Martin's praise, the officers' anxiety vanished, and their chests puffed out involuntarily.

They didn't want to lose face in front of Martin, especially on matters of principle.

Everyone knows that if someone makes a mistake in this kind of thing, it means losing the opportunity for development.

No matter how capable you are, if you have problems with your thoughts or stance, no one will promote you.

"Of course, theory is just theory. The key thing we need to think about is how to turn it into reality in real work."

"I need to think about this issue, and you need to think about it too. But right now, the most important task for us is to unify the thinking of the troops and prepare to meet the invading enemy."

Martin suddenly stood at attention, saluted everyone, turned around, and scanned everyone.

The officers immediately returned the salute, their faces serious. They all sensed the expectations Martin had for them, and each of them felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

……

"The Israel Defense Forces have reached their designated positions!"

"The French army has arrived too!"

"The British air force sent us a notification."

On the aircraft carrier at sea, Steve listened to the reports, his face growing increasingly worried, and he became more and more silent.

"General, our reconnaissance indicates that the Justice League forces have switched to a defensive posture, with all units stationed in place. Their headquarters has no intention of sending troops. Now is the best time to attack."

"Is that true?"

Steve disagreed with the advisor's suggestion: "The Justice League headquarters may not be making any moves right now, but given their operational capabilities, if they want to provide support, it won't take long for the reinforcements to arrive. Even if the main force can't get here, we can't handle someone like Superman."

"Even though the Justice League headquarters remained silent, the forces defending the Ranks included three heavyweight commanders: Martin, Wonder Woman, and Martian Manhunter."

Although Steve didn't say it explicitly, the implication was clear: they were no match for the Justice League.

As for the staff officers, they didn't take the so-called army seriously, only regarding them as tools to restrain the Justice League.

Whether it's France or Israel, these armies are fine for counterinsurgency operations, but they're simply not up to the task of waging a real modern war.

"No matter what, there are still quite a few superhuman beings in countries like Israel."

The staff racked their brains and finally came up with this plan, the real meaning of which was nothing more than to let Israel take the bullet for the US military.

Moreover, the staff officer didn't see any problem with it. Isn't this the kind of auxiliary army that's used for?

The United States supports Israel in order to plant a seed in Africa, destabilize the situation, and prevent these resistance forces from uniting.

If Israel is unable to undertake this task, then the United States naturally has no need to support that country.

As for statements like "Jews are America's fathers," only fools would believe that.

The United States’ true power comes from the international capitalist system, just as the British Empire’s power came from the global colonial system.

Israel gained US support because it was willing to act as a dog of the international capitalist system, biting people indiscriminately, rather than the other way around.

"The important thing is not how much power we have, but what headquarters wants to achieve. If they want to defeat the Justice League, they should start mobilizing the national military. If it's just to maintain regional order, they should start negotiations before they lose everything."

"But now headquarters has only issued an ambiguous order. Isn't that just using us as scapegoats?"

Steve spoke the truth directly, silencing all the officers around him.

"I only have a few years left to live, so it doesn't matter to me. But you are young and have a future in the army. Are you willing to share this blame with me?"

(End of this chapter)