Chapter 189: Time to Make an Appearance

Du Qiu’s eyes lit up as he said, “Easy to handle. Since we’re bringing Tang Country into this, naturally there must be benefits. We can sell this missile technology to them.

The Dodoma-class frigate is produced by Tang Country, and the missile technology modification also comes from Tang Country, so all problems will be easily solved.

Be it Asan country or the United States, they will certainly believe Tang Country is very supportive of the Tanga Federation.

In this situation, they won’t act rashly, and in the end, it’s best to let Mu Weini take the initiative to compensate with some money and let it go.

In this way, since it was Asan country’s navy that fired the missiles first, even if the Tanga Federation’s navy truly retaliated, it would be justified self-defense.”

“The gentleman’s idea is good. Tang Country benefits and naturally will help, especially since its relationship with the Tanga Federation is like that of allies. But how will you explain the source of the missile technology to Tang Country?”

Du Qiu stood up and stretched his lazy back, saying, “It’s also time for me to appear and return to the country. This Kibo Defense Weapons Company, registered in the Tanga Federation, is my masterpiece hidden here.”

“Sir, aren’t you worried about the Americans? They are still after you.”

Du Qiu smiled indifferently, “Tang Country should solve this problem for me. Otherwise, how can they compete with the United States?

The current world situation is very clear. The United States attacking Persia is partly to test new weapons, and it’s also to disrupt the spread of Rosh countries in the Middle East.

Of course, it is also to probe Tang Country’s support for Persia. Since they have identified Tang Country as their primary opponent, all their strategies are centered around this core.

Originally, I planned to start the implementation of anti-gravity technology once the bases in South Sudan and the islands were completed. By then, I should have mastered metal hydrogen.

With anti-gravity technology, we can establish outposts in space, and even bases on the Moon and Mars.

By then, my return to the country would not be so important anymore. The world is vast, and Blue Star isn’t everything.

Now, because of this incident, I might return to the country a bit sooner, but it’s not a big problem.”

In his dreams, Du Qiu had already verified the anti-gravity technology through the virtual environment of the maintainer, and he could now produce anti-gravity devices.

However, Du Qiu was still unable to apply it because the device required enormous energy support, and he couldn’t activate it without metal hydrogen or nuclear fusion energy sources.

This is also one of the reasons why Du Qiu is intensively researching metal hydrogen.

“Sir, are you worried that after returning to the country, you will be protected and it will be inconvenient to leave the country again?”

“Of course not. With our current high-simulation robot technology, it is very easy to create a decoy. I can have an ‘I’ stay in Tang Country, while I myself change my appearance and return to the base here.”

Star Ocean was a bit puzzled and asked, “Then why haven’t you returned to the country earlier?”

Du Qiu explained, “In the early stages of metal hydrogen technology research, I was needed here. In the later stages, with you overseeing it, there will be no problems.

This technology, I do not plan to disclose it for the time being. It’s not convenient to do the early-stage research at home.”

As Star Ocean grew day by day, especially as the emotional module assigned to it by Du Qiu began to show some growth, Du Qiu increasingly treated Star Ocean as his companion.

That’s why he patiently explained some situations and thoughts to Star Ocean.

“I understand. The equipment using metal hydrogen as the energy source you recently requested has already begun production. As soon as the metal hydrogen is ready, it can be used.”

It seems that Star Ocean also understood the entire plan of metal hydrogen designed by Du Qiu.

As a strong artificial intelligence, it can devise a plan that is reasonable and precise according to Du Qiu’s demands, but it cannot necessarily understand the causal relationship between the various links.

Previously, it would not have felt doubtful, but lately, it seems to have started to.

Du Qiu was very clear about the changes in Star Ocean because he checked the underlying program of Star Ocean every day.

He is very clear about the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence and maintains enough vigilance.

It could be said that without Star Ocean, he would have been unable to quickly build a vast industrial empire in just two years.

This industrial empire is spread across the world and is even more perfect and powerful than the industrial system of Tang Country.

All of this was accomplished in just two years. First and foremost, it is no small thanks to Star Ocean’s short-selling of the Dow Jones, which obtained a huge amount of capital.

With this capital, Du Qiu acquired a large number of bankrupt companies in the woe-stricken United States, and then disassembled and transferred them out of the United States.

In fact, it was not just acquisitions in the United States. Due to the financial crisis in the United States, the entire Western world was inevitably affected.

That is to say, Du Qiu turned many enterprises in the Western world into his own.

Sometimes things are weird. Du Qiu’s approach was akin to the Marshall Plan that the United States implemented in Europe after World War II, miraculously preventing the collapse of the Western world’s economy.

Thanks to some of Du Qiu’s technical upgrades, the world economy gained new momentum, thus avoiding a global economic depression that occurred in the previous century.

Of course, as one of the engines of the world economy, Tang Country, with the support of Dream Technology’s robot technology, switched its economic development model and advanced vigorously in high-tech.

Especially the development centered around the aerospace industry has successfully replaced real estate as the core development model.

Entering 2022, the GDP gap between Tang Country and the United States has further narrowed, and it is possible that Tang Country’s return to being the world’s number one in GDP might come sooner than people expect.

And so, the United States propped up a new Persian government at the end of 2021, hoping that Persians would fight each other to extricate itself from the quagmire.

After all, its actions in Persia had achieved their strategic purpose, and the next step would be the inevitable collision with Tang Country.

The world’s number one will not tolerate being replaced by the world’s number two; this is an inevitable rule in both the animal kingdom and human society.

Have you not seen that in any country or organization, it is the most difficult to be number two.

Tang Country is aware of the pressure it faces; only by enhancing its own strength can it respond with ease, yet the act of strengthening itself makes the United States more anxious.

This is the fate’s vicious circle that cannot be broken.

Du Qiu directly approached the military to request cooperation on combat robots and asked for a production line for silicon carbide chips, making it clear that Tang Country was under significant pressure.

Now, by making an appearance at this time when the Asan country warship has been sunk, the timing is just right.

“Sir, President Mu Weini is on the phone.”

As Du Qiu contemplated, Star Ocean’s voice rang out again.

“It’s about time for him to call. Put him through.”

This was the smart glasses equipped with satellite communication that Du Qiu provided Mu Weini. These smart glasses are now the standard for important figures within Du Qiu’s kingdom.

In the command hall, Mu Weini’s voice sounded.

“Mr. Lee, the Dodoma just sank Asan country’s Kuchin-class Aegis ship. This is no small matter. How should we deal with it?”

Mu Weini didn’t expect that Asan country’s navy would dare to fire missiles to strike his own country’s naval warship.

He was even more surprised that the modified missile system on the ship provided by Du Qiu was so powerful that it was able to automatically counterattack, breaking through the Aegis ship’s strong anti-aircraft system and sinking it.

Just one missile sank an Aegis ship!

The Dodoma carried 32 missiles, which means that one warship could PK dozens of Aegis ships?

This, of course, was an exaggeration by Mu Weini. The 32 Tuna missiles included air defense tasks. Surely, other warships would not stand there without returning fire and let themselves be hit.

“President, you need to immediately summon the ambassador of Tang Country, report tonight’s situation to him, and request the Tang government to mediate and give support to the Tanga Federation.”

Du Qiu’s suggestion reached the point, and it was a solution Mu Weini could think of himself.

“Mr. Lee, I am afraid that Tang Country may not be willing to get involved in this incident.”

Du Qiu said, “You may reveal that the missile system and missile technology of the Dodoma were produced by my and Hao Ren’s Kibo Defense company. Remember to say my real name.

The Tanga Federation is willing to sell this technology to Tang Country on the condition that Tang Country ensures Tanga Federation is not invaded by Asan country.”

Mu Weini’s heart trembled; Du Qiu also judged that Asan country would not let the matter rest and might invade the Tanga Federation.

“Sir, by making such an appearance, aren’t you worried about the United States?”

Hearing that Mu Weini was still concerned about his safety, Du Qiu felt that Old Mu was not bad. No wonder Hao Ren was so sincere and righteous, it seemed it was also inherited from him.

“Don’t worry. Since Tang Country has come forward, what can the United States do?”

“Then… how should we wrap things up with Seychelles? Should the Dodoma continue to head to Victoria Harbor?”

“Of course, it must go. President Danfor must be protected! Didn’t the Dodoma send a clear telegram saying that it experienced a malfunction during sea trials and needed to go to Victoria Harbor for repairs?”

Mu Weini said with a bitter smile, “But what if the Asan country navy launches a large-scale operation, the Dodoma might not be able to come back.”

Du Qiu reassured him, “Don’t worry, I’m here. The Dodoma will definitely be able to return safely.

Moreover, Asan country’s navy might not dare to make a large-scale move. Don’t you know that a Tang Country carrier strike group is currently training in the Indian Ocean?

You can invite them to visit the Tanga Federation and hold a joint anti-piracy exercise with Tang Country.”

Mu Weini’s eyes lit up as he remembered that at the beginning of the year, Tang Country’s carrier strike group was patrolling the South Sea and did not return to port. Instead, it crossed the Strait of Malacca and headed into the Indian Ocean.

At that time, Asan country was extremely nervous, constantly deploying planes and ships to monitor.

“I know what to do. Since you have made an appearance, Tang Country should support us.”

“Then act quickly before Asan country makes the first move.”

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