You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

It was responsible for delivering a significant portion of military aid.

The temple immediately realized that intelligence systems from all directions were alerting them that the war had escalated.

I'm not pretending anymore.

They increased their aid efforts, determined not to let the Aksu Kingdom fall, otherwise all of Southeast Asia's power would be under enemy control.

However, the allied forces were determined to fight to the death this time.

A deafening roar swept across the harbor as bombers attacked civilian and military ships, ships belonging to the Great Qian Dynasty or the nation, refugees and soldiers alike, all turning to ashes in response to the aid.

A coalition spokesperson stated that they will block all possible routes for transporting supplies to the enemy.

The public statement is ambitious.

The Western Continent leadership has decided to accelerate the war, and there is no turning back.

They weren't unaware of the General Staff's ulterior motives—they were afraid these soldiers would be made scapegoats, weren't they? Indeed. But it didn't matter anymore, because after careful consideration, everyone unanimously decided to increase investment. Changfeng Port was just the first; the pursuit of transport convoys would continue.

Even if it involves the Great Qian Empire, it's worth it...

Temple.

Feng Tianyin, who had gotten up early as usual, received bad news: the Changfeng Port incident had broken out, and the imperial merchant ships had suffered losses.

"Your Majesty, what should we do? Should we provide aid or send troops directly?"

The clerks looked at the Commander-in-Chief of the three armies.

This is a standard military event, and could even be seen as an attack on the empire's important military assets, tantamount to a declaration of war. Only the High Priest has the authority to make the decision. Everyone vaguely sensed that a storm was brewing. Was it coming?

"Pass on my order to provide full support to the Kingdom of Aksu. I'll leave the writing of the announcement to you."

"The entire staff should come to a meeting. I will tell you the specific objectives."

"yes! "

Feng Tianyin's confident tone suggested that she had expected this, and that she was not surprised by what happened today, or rather, that it was the result of her earlier provocation of the subspace.

The enemy finally came out, and with a legitimate reason.

The Great Qian Empire's propaganda unanimously described the damage to Changfeng Port, which was indeed the case, as civilians had died in the bombing. Furthermore, warships had also been damaged.

"Given the dangerous situation in the Kingdom of Aksu, we will dispatch our navy to maintain regional peace..."

Has it officially ended?

The public declaration from the temple sent a chill down the spines of everyone in Terra. They had finally provoked this seemingly unassuming war behemoth, awakening a formidable foe that had been sharpening its sword for years.

However, Feng Tianyin did not directly declare war on the participating countries.

Instead, the government signed the "Support Act," which officially defined support for countries suffering from the trauma of war, with a clear and unambiguous list.

This includes a large amount of military supplies.

But since they didn't directly indicate their intention to join the war, the ball is now in the court of another party.

"The Allied General Staff believes that Daqian's support has added a series of variables to the war, but we will still achieve victory, and we will continue to steadfastly carry out our military missions..."

They have great chemistry.

Furthermore, since the countries of the Western Continent did not directly mention the word "declaration of war," both sides seem to have deliberately avoided the option of military conflict. Who isn't a cunning old fox? It's just a trivial matter of nitpicking over words; they are both preparing for war while subtly exercising restraint.

Neither the Great Qian Empire's army nor the allied forces were in a hurry to engage in direct combat; instead, they chose a fighting arena.

Aksu Kingdom is suitable in every way.

The one who suffered was the West Continent, since it was their fault for failing to conquer the battlefield after a long and drawn-out attack, which led to the current state of the battlefield.

That said, as the relatively weaker party in terms of national strength, they could tolerate this situation, since it wasn't a direct attack on their homeland. There was no better opportunity than now; if it were in the Kingdom of Aksu, they could have won.

The odds of winning are quite high.

The South Pacific was always within the direct military reach of the Western Continent, whereas the Great Qian Empire had to launch a long and arduous expedition.

By waiting in comfort and waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out, they may gain an advantage over this continent.

The coalition forces began a large-scale mobilization.

Over the years, they have also prepared a considerable number of amphibious warfare troops, thanks to the combat experience left by the Daqian Navy at Fenglangjiao, which inspired the plans of countless military strategists later on.

Therefore, this transport operation is almost a replica of the Daqian Marine Corps from a few years ago:

Rumble!

Carrier-based aircraft continued bombing from the sky, while the beachheads were covered by naval gunfire, followed by the Marines – a standard, complete procedure.

They easily breached the frontline defenses.

This city-state, perfectly suited to serve as a landing point and supply combat power to the interior, now has a new master.

Small countries suffer in the competition between large countries.

The once peaceful city-states never imagined that they would be occupied simply because they had supported the Kingdom of Aksu. Now, the allied forces have begun a large-scale landing, seemingly poised to conquer the continent.

The situation was clear: the landing of armored vehicles and tanks signaled the opening of a new battlefield.

Feng Tianyin could see everything clearly from the perspective of the Heavenly Eye.

"This place has fallen."

In fact, the unfortunate city-state was one of her alternative landing points, but it was eliminated ahead of time. This shows that the enemy's plan also had the intention of targeting the Great Qian Empire.

Well, the distance is too far, so it's impossible to provide immediate support.

Feng Tianyin also sensed the unease stirring in the subspace, and the familiars scattered across the battlefield could summon demons at any moment. But unlike the previous times, this time she did not actively stop them, ignoring the enemy's deployment.

How can we increase the enemy's losses without making them commit more resources?

If we thwart the evil god's methods too early as before, it will only allow them to continue accumulating power in other regions. It would be better to do the opposite.

To usher in a period of peace.

After withdrawing her senses, she immediately approved more military orders: "Reinforce the troops, ensure there are six carrier battle groups in this direction, do not rush into amphibious operations, focus on naval and air control and deterrence in the early stages..."

The high priest provided the general plan; the rest was up to the staff to execute it.

Imperial generals need to prove their capabilities in the new era of warfare.

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After informing the military of the general strategy, Feng Tianyin stopped interfering and continued with her daily affairs as if there was no war.

trust.

This was the message she conveyed to her generals: leave professional matters to professionals.

While in terms of military ability alone, she is no less capable than any of the generals present, and could even command a million-strong army, rear operations are more important.

After all, Tiandao once said the famous line, "As long as you learn my operation, you can just use basic attacks."

The high priest's main focus was on domestic coordination.

Maintaining order is sufficient.

The war in Southeast Asia forced the Great Qian Empire's military factories to operate at full capacity, releasing a large amount of production capacity to manufacture weapons and ammunition, which would ultimately be used to fire at the enemy. This demand spurred a surge in factory profits, and related stocks fluctuated accordingly.

Global capital markets are starting to stir.

The temple's official announcement of support was a bombshell, causing everyone to focus on military stocks and realize that a storm was brewing.

Even if it's not actual participation in the war, it will still have an earthquake-like effect.

However, the most volatile area was not the military industry, but rather the other options available to the capital giants:

food.

fertilizer.

oil.

natural gas.

Metal smelting.......

The bulk commodity trading market began to boil over, with a massive influx of capital driving up prices and prompting manufacturers to operate at full capacity. Meanwhile, smaller, previously observing third-party players also entered the fray, purchasing goods at an unprecedented pace.

In this era of globalization, many of their small political entities rely entirely on large markets for survival and are simply unable to be self-sufficient.

Unfortunately, they are responsible for a large population, and if anything were to happen to them, it would be a serious problem, for example:

The High Priest Signs List of Restricted Goods for Export

The temple authorities anticipated that some supplies would be speculated on and hoarded, potentially leading to shortages. Therefore, they took precautionary measures to restrict exports and ensure domestic demand.

Although I have a large stockpile, I don't mind adding a little more.

It's all for safety.

The global market responded with a chorus of lamentations, with the weaker buyers having no choice but to endure the situation. After all, the Great Qian Empire alone accounted for 6% of the world's export supply, and its industrial power reached the sum of half the world's total. Its size was terrifying, and its every move had a far-reaching impact.

The only saving grace is that at least it's an export restriction, not an export ban; otherwise, countless people would have starved to death.

Ultimately, it all depends on the progress of the war.

If the intensity can be controlled within Southeast Asia, everything will be fine; otherwise, the consequences will be severe.

the other side.

The Daqian naval and air forces were quickly deployed to Fenglang Cape. Since the last support operation, this city-state has become an excellent strategic foothold, and with continuous construction, it is large enough to accommodate the supply of a large fleet. In addition, other scattered military bases can form a stable supply line.

The tracks they trace in the ocean resemble ocean currents.

The massive fleet is only less than a quarter of the Empire's navy. Other types include stationed fleets and home fleets, which are mobile fleets, but have the size of six aircraft carriers and complete battle groups.

Moreover, the shipyard is still under construction and training to ensure sufficient naval and air force strength for future operations.

Everything is ready.

Unlike the enemy, the Daqian army was very small.

It only carried a force of 20 men, which was "enough to ensure the security of the military base and radiate to some surrounding areas." Compared to the Empire's massive army, this was actually very small, and it did not have the capability for large-scale offensive operations.

Feng Tianyin did not intend to send the army to take risks too early, because they would be the main force in the decisive battle in the Western Continent.

Limited military training in Southeast Asia is sufficient; the key lies in the navy and air force.