Doctor, I'm really strong!

Liu Jiuli simply pointed to the location of his capital city: "This is the heart."

“Well…” Kosichek shook his head with some regret, “Struggling may be ugly, but at least it’s brave.”

Her plan was perfect. She predicted that within a few days, the empire's iron hooves would be able to flatten this mere dozen kilometers and head straight for Liu Jiuli's capital—his only remaining city.

However, the execution results were not as good as he had imagined.

The troops' advance was slowing down, and with the effects of winter, the Ursus Empire was beginning to suffer non-combat casualties. Forcing an advance would only exacerbate the casualties.

As the saying goes, "A spent arrow cannot pierce even the finest silk," and Kosicé clearly understood this principle. Therefore, he decided to consolidate his defenses and wait until spring arrived and the ground dried before advancing.

"It's time to end all of this."

But at that moment, Liu Jiuli's performance began.

"Revitalizing National Policies: Industrial Zone Relocation"

"Activating National Policies: External Aid"

"Activating National Policies: The Capital is Right Behind Us"

"Activating National Policies: Winter is Coming"

The first national policy led to the rapid relocation of the industrial zone of Red Ursus to the rear, and a large amount of industrial capacity began to recover. Many Ursus people entered the factories at the call of their motherland and did their best to ensure production.

The second national policy gave hope to those countries that had been oppressed by the Ursus Empire. They came to Red Ursus to fight and contribute their strength through various means. In addition, the ideas spread by Red Ursus had led to the emergence of many unique troops on this land. Their personnel came from all over the world, and some troops even spoke several languages. However, they still stood firmly on the side of Red Ursus and fought against the Ursus Empire.

The third national policy directly boosted the combat power of the Red Ursus army to an unimaginable level, and they completed their assembly in a very short time before launching a counter-offensive in winter.

The fourth national policy was a summary of favorable timing, geographical advantages, and popular support. At this point, Kosiché was shocked to discover that his army had collapsed.

The Red Ursus' counterattack was fierce and swift, seemingly endless. The front line, which was originally less than ten kilometers from the enemy capital, was forced to retreat more than a hundred kilometers.

At this moment, the industrial capacity of Red Ursus exploded, the entire nation's strength was mobilized, and a steady stream of weapons and ammunition was sent to the front lines. Countless Ursus people voluntarily joined the army and charged towards the Ursus Empire. Led by military personnel called political commissars, they shouted "Hurrah!" and raised red flags, fighting desperately and selflessly. Even when surrounded, they fought to the last moment, greatly hindering the advance of the Ursus Empire.

Meanwhile, internal problems began to emerge within the Ursus Empire, coinciding with the stalemate in the war.

The Ursus Empire, which has always followed a militaristic system, can only solve its problems by constantly expanding. However, as soon as this expansion is curbed, the more pleasant the national policies it has implemented will be, the more ferocious the backlash will be.

"Your people are in despair, and factory capacity has dropped by twenty percent."

"Your soldiers feel they are fighting for the Empire without knowing it, and morale has dropped by fifty percent."

"Your officers have started discussing certain things in private, which is detrimental to you and will reduce your prestige by ten percent."

"Angry workers stormed the factory."

“The angry peasants hanged the tax collector.”

"An army unit at the front has defected."

You only realize how vulnerable you are when you collide with a truly centralized state.

Koschei discovered that everything he was so proud of was now so vulnerable. The frontline army was melting away like snow under the sun. Many Ursus Empire soldiers were captured and transformed into Red Ursus soldiers. Their combat power was completely different from before, to the point that Koschei felt like he had been tricked.

Why haven't I seen you guys fight this well before!

At this time, Red Ursus entered an unstoppable period of expansion. Surrounding countries were stained red, and vast swathes of land became Red Ursus's domain. Countless people entered the battlefield shouting the same slogans and singing songs in different languages ​​but with the same meaning, fighting for a great ideal.

At this moment, Kosice finally realized who his enemy truly was.

It's not Liu Jiuli, not a particular person, not this game, but everyone who yearns for a better life.

The PPSh roared, the Katyusha sang, and the steel torrent poured down. That unstoppable power, just as Liu Jiuli had promised Kosich, truly swept across the entire world, at least sweeping across the Ursus Empire without a problem.

The soldiers took down the flag of Saint-Germain Castle, and replaced it with a red flag. Now, looking across the entire continent, the whole land was a sea of ​​red.

game over.

Section 8: What do you want?

The game is over, but some things will remain forever.

Kosiche stared intently at the red flag rising on the map, his expression gradually shifting from shock to fanaticism.

"This is exactly what I want! Ursus needs this! Tell me what it is, what it is!"

For Koschei, making the Ursus Empire a superpower was his lifelong dream. He loved this land and everyone who lived there, even if his love was obsessive, insane, and dark (he's just a yandere). But undeniably, he was more loyal than anyone else in Ursus. He was Ursus, and Ursus was everything to him.

Through the game, Kosiché glimpsed a corner of the truth, but it wasn't enough. He needed more specific and realistic content, and all of that was clearly in the hands of the man before him.

"You're such a persistent madman."

Liu Jiuli had by this time concluded that Kosichev was like a member of the Tsarist Russian regime. They loved their country and were willing to give everything for it. They didn't care about ideology or orthodoxy; they only wanted a strong country.

In the minds of these people, all ideologies can disappear or be revived, but the empire must exist forever.

In a sense, they are very much like martyrs.

"Ursus must either exist as a great power or disappear from this world!"

"What kind of great power do you want? To conquer the entire continent of Terra?"

"Why do you think that just one continent, Terra, is enough for me?"

"As expected of the Black Serpent, your insatiable greed is exactly what describes you."

Liu Jiuli did not approve of Kosich's style of doing things, but he was certain that the man had been persuaded by him.

However, cultivation techniques are divided into orthodox and reverse cultivation. Who knows what kind of strange thing this old monster will become after obtaining the Dragon Slaying Technique? After all, there has never been a "god" in human history who could live for thousands of years.

"Since you can use such power, it means you must also possess equal power. I think we are compatriots."

The compatriots in the Kosi code are "beings of equal strength." They have the world in their hearts and are of equal strength, so they are compatriots and beings who transcend ordinary people.

Don't think that trying to get closer to me will work.

"If you can make Ursus a superpower, I'm willing to be your assistant."

"As long as I am strong enough, you will always be loyal, right?"

"Ursus only needs strong people, and the person standing at the top must be the strongest. The one right now is trash compared to your style of doing things. No, he's not even trash."

During the civilization simulation just now, Kosiché greatly admired Liu Jiuli's style of doing things, which was full of steely spirit and made him the most perfect benevolent father in the hearts of the Ursus people.

As a political commentator online, Liu Jiuli may not be an expert, but his knowledge base is still sufficient to hold his own. Otherwise, how could he have fought the other side for three hundred rounds? The world of online politics is very dangerous; if you are not careful, the other side will seize the opportunity to criticize you and leave you speechless.

There have been netizens who have developed heart problems from being angered by online politics, oh well, may Buddha have mercy.

The national character of Ursus is very similar to that of its northern neighbor. Both are warrior nations born from the far north, because if they don't fight, they will die. On the icy wasteland, resources are scarce, and if they can't seize them, they will starve. One person simply cannot compete with a group of people, thus forming a united and warlike character.

Small groups grow into large groups, and large groups grow into nations. Under the pressure of survival, these people are savage and cruel, cold and ruthless, but at the same time, they are full of willfulness and fighting spirit, know how to endure and wait, and constantly seek their own opportunities in the tides of history.

"Anyway, you agree with what I said now, right?"

"At least judging from the game's outcome, you've convinced me. Besides, is this really just a game?"

Koschei looked at his hands with some confusion. When he started leading Ursus in the game, he felt that he and the country were one. This complete control was something he had never had in the real Ursus Empire. Even though he said "Ursus is an extension of my hands", when it came to execution, he still had to abide by various rules and systems and could not carry out his own will at all.

Even if you follow your own will, everyone has their own ideas, and the final execution will still have various errors. But isn't that a good thing? It makes the world more wonderful.

Having lived for so many years, Koschke knows very well that the world doesn't revolve around you, and no matter how flawless a plan is, you have to be prepared for failure when executing it.

"It is indeed a game, and it ignores many real-world factors, but as a simulation, it can still perform most of the functions. Playing it a few times can effectively reduce errors."

That being said, Liu Jiuli was still shocked by the props provided by the system. The Qiankun Chessboard toy was similar to virtual reality, and it was an immersive virtual reality. It was a technology that even the 21st-century Earth could only imagine. If Paradox Interactive's war criminals got their hands on it, they would probably be able to play with it in dozens of ways the next day.

Back in reality, Koschl is still residing in Talulah's body, and what stands before Liu Jiuli is the black snake Talulah.

“However, there is a problem that concerns me,” said Talulah the Black Serpent.

"What is it?"

"I know exactly what I want, so what about you? What do you want?"

"Well..."

Black Snake's words made Liu Jiuli think.

As a transmigrator, an outsider, and a cheat-like figure with a god-like perspective, Liu Jiuli can live a wonderful life in this world. However, humans are goal-oriented beings who need to set goals and give meaning to their lives. This meaning can be simply summarized as "what I want".

It's been less than 24 hours since Liu Jiuli transmigrated, and he still hasn't figured out what to do.

When playing games, players know exactly what they want: good equipment, good operators, good materials, and things like, "Can Frostnova come to the island?" "Can I pull Patriot?" "Consider Talulah!" "I think Kingslayer is pretty good too!"

Then Hypergryph sent Frostnova away at Christmas, and Patriot the following year. Apart from a few key members, Reunion was either dead or gone, and fell apart.

Where's the candy? What the heck is this candy knife?!

But if that's all there is to it, it seems like a frivolous attitude towards life, which wouldn't be fair to my current abilities. As the saying goes, a good man's ambition lies in all directions: to cultivate himself, manage his family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. I...

It seems like I haven't even taken care of myself properly, and suddenly I've become like this. Now that someone is asking me this question, I'm completely bewildered.

"At this stage, how about we start dating?"

"……ha?!"

Section 9: Let's Divide Up

To be fair, the operators in Arknights are all great, but it's obviously too early to start talking about romance right away.

It feels like a ruthless doctor harassing company employees, seriously damaging the atmosphere of Rhodes Island. You can't do things that annoy people.

So the current goal is to manage Rhodes Island well, that's it.

“I think Ursus is a better fit for you to showcase your talents,” said Talulah the Black Serpent.

“Oh…” Liu Jiuli stroked his chin, “Use your resources to establish a foothold in the Ursus Empire, then launch an uprising, create Red Ursus, and use the three powerful claims on Talulah as a starting point to spread influence to the surrounding areas, ultimately achieving the unification of the Terra continent?”

"Isn't your goal very clear?"

"Anyone can tell a macro narrative; the key is how to do it. A tall building starts from the ground up, so laying a solid foundation is the most important thing."

Again.

Talulah the Black Serpent smiled and nodded: "I have met many talented young people, but none of them are as strong as you yet still able to maintain a calm mind."

“My parents said that aiming too high will lead to a bad fall, and I’m afraid of getting hurt.”

"So you won't be able to leave this island anytime soon, right?"

"At least that's how it seems for now."

"When will you let me go so I can go back and raise money for you?"