Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 593 The Patrol Flag

9 month 2 number.

Shiliying, Han Gaixi International Airport.

Robert Gates, North American Defense Secretary, accompanied by James Metzger, the highest-ranking active-duty general in the Pentagon, visited the headquarters of Sanyuan Agriculture.

James Metzger is a staunch supporter of the Brooks family and has served as commander of the Seventh Fleet, the Fifth Fleet, and Commander-in-Chief of North American Forces in Europe over the past six years.

In the middle of this year, he was promoted from three-star lieutenant general to four-star admiral, and given the authority to oversee all affairs of the Pacific Fleet.

It is equivalent to overseeing the North American military bases on Japan Island, the North American military bases in South Korea, the North American Midway base, the North American Bering Sea theater, the North American Alaska theater, and the new North American Arctic theater.

Even so, the two of them were still not qualified to see Yu Sanyuan.

The only person who could be seen at the highest level of management of the three systems was the Vice Chairman of Sanyuan Agriculture – the Grand Commander of the Xunzi Flag.

Before joining Sanyuan Agriculture, the commander of the Xunzi Banner was in charge of the 25th Pontoon Bridge Brigade of the Dongshan Military Headquarters. Later, the army was disbanded, and the 19th Engineer Regiment and the Luxi Railway Corps were merged to form Datai Urban Construction, which was responsible for bridge and government-owned enterprise construction within Dongshan.

In terms of seniority and rank, the commander of the Xunzi Banner was far superior to the old Dong at the time. This was the main reason why he did not give the old Dong face and disagreed with Dong Jian's Third Construction Company's merger with the First Construction Company.

After joining Sanyuan Agriculture, the leader of the Xunzi Banner was responsible for factory inspections and improving the work style. To this day, the functions cover the three industries in the four southern provinces, Chongqing, Meihekou, Amur, Vladivostok, Southeast Asian countries, and 21 West African countries.

Similar to the military police, there were also patrol flag brigades, including the factory guards, the South China Sea United Fleet, the Petroleum Country Agricultural Reclamation Corps, and the 21st Army Headquarters in West Africa.

Therefore, given the current size of the three systems, the President of the Patrol Flag holds an international position no less than that of the North American Secretary of Defense.

Having served in the military, led a pontoon bridge brigade, and now handles serious matters, the Commander-in-Chief of the Xunzi Banner, already like an iron-faced judge, exudes an even more imposing aura.

So much so that when the two met, Robert Gates, who is 1.78 meters tall, and James Metzger, who is 1.82 meters tall, stood in front of the 1.86-meter-tall President of the United States, and no matter how you looked at it, he seemed to be a whole shoulder shorter.

at the same time.

Three Systems Military Forum - Official Live Broadcast Room.

"Family, what's going on today?"

"I don't know, they started a live stream out of nowhere, I guess it's related to Europe."

"If the three countries unite, they will first seize Europe's dormant patents, and then use carbon neutrality to lock down European industries. The probability of a war between the three countries and the EU is extremely low."

"The big boss didn't show up, nor did the capital representative. Only the Pentagon's defense chief and a four-star general came over, and they were received by the Grand Commander of the Patrol Flag. The things that the two sides could decide were probably limited to 'matters within the framework'."

What is meant by 'things within the framework'?

"Just like the first island chain, which we have definitely taken over, and North America has also admitted to abandoning the first island chain, but North America still maintains North American military bases in many areas within the first island chain, such as South Korea. I think today's meeting should cover these aspects."

"The guy upstairs is mistaken. Everyone knows that you can't say 'South Korea is a country without sovereignty' online, it will be censored. So the three countries will basically not discuss the issue of the first island chain openly. Today, the two sides met and even broadcast it live. I think they wanted to let the outside world know some things."

"for example?"

"For example, the Japanese fleet that ran aground off the west coast of Canada has been there for about half a year, but the Japanese have not yet withdrawn. This is quite intriguing."

"Japan wants to enter Canada? What a joke, they have absolutely nothing to do with each other."

"There are many counterintuitive things in this world; the more you think something is impossible, the more likely it is to be."

"... "

There was a lot of discussion.

The three delegations arrived at the South Third Ring Road Conference Hall and took their seats.

Robert Gates, North American Defense Secretary, was the first to speak:
"Amid the global financial crisis, Europe is arguably the most comfortable country in the world."

"They use cheap light industrial daily necessities produced in the East, burn cheap crude oil and natural gas, consume cheap African resources and minerals, and easily earn high-return US dollars from North America while lying down."

"Most of them only need to work 4 days a day, take a month of annual leave every year, and are too lazy to even open the shops on Sundays. Their favorite thing to do is to lie on the beach in groups, with their big white butts sticking out, like sheep."

"On the other hand, look at us."

"Easterners work diligently, often working overtime and staying up late, yet earning meager wages; Arctic people extract oil in the freezing cold, struggling to get enough to eat and wear; Africans toil under the scorching sun, their sweat dripping onto the soil, without houses or cars; North Americans have to sell their blood or take out loans to buy food to go to school..."

"It's fair to say that the Europeans have taken advantage of all the world's benefits!"

"This is not fair to us at all!"

"and."

"In terms of technology, they are twenty years behind us, yet they shamelessly collect global patent fees with products made using technology from twenty years ago. Take the GSM business, for example. Before CDMA and the three-dimensional communication network, they charged 20 times more to install a base station in the East than they do now. Installing a telephone in the East would cost at least 5,000 yuan, which is 30 times the average monthly salary in the East."

"Military matters are lax in their preparations, yet they like to show off by sailing around in dilapidated ships."

"In terms of culture, what kind of culture could they possibly have? Even Christianity was introduced from West Asia. It was nothing more than the pirates of that time who plundered too much of the cultural heritage, making them pretend to be nobles while stepping on horse manure."

"Therefore, I believe that Europe should return to the level it should be at."

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Three Systems Military Forum - Official Live Broadcast Room.

"Guys, from what you're saying, it sounds like North America is going to completely abandon Europe?"

"It's not that we've completely given up; it's just that North America used to overestimate Europe."

Initially, the Federal Capital planned to unite with European capital to jointly fight against the three systems. Even though the European military was weak, North America didn't care much, thinking that if they held the front line, the others could be defeated from behind.

Unexpectedly, North America and the three systems have engaged in several large-scale confrontations in the Bering Sea, the Philippine Sea, the South China Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and Aynak... These were truly large-scale confrontations, with missiles counted in the thousands, representing the pinnacle of modern warfare.

But Europe, on the other side of the strait, was swept aside by 21 West African nations, and almost lost its core African base.

Moreover, with Zahi Warburg taking office, European capital shifted to the Third Series overnight.

By this time, Federal Capital finally realized that it couldn't rely on Europe at all when it came to confronting the three systems.

Of course, this also involves the US dollar market and the euro market, but we'll just briefly discuss those today.

Federal capital cannot rely on Europe, and its own economy is deteriorating. In order to obtain a blood transfusion, it has no choice but to unite with the three systems.

This is the first time the three beauties have collaborated.

North America was able to reap the benefits of European capital and acquire the Eastern market held by the three commodity series.

The three systems will also promote the three-element communication network and Agriculture 3.0 to North America.

However, the three systems grew too fast, and North America, looking back and forth, felt that they couldn't just let it go like this, so they started a second round of European and American alliance, which is to form an 'anti-three alliance'.

Unexpectedly, the Mexican-American War broke out, and the mixed European fleet scattered like birds in the southern seas…

By this year, North America had completely given up on Europe.

Having given up on Europe, North America will definitely try to sell it for a good price.

First they plundered dormant patents, then they introduced carbon neutrality; today, they probably intend to send Europe to the battlefield so they can dump their weapons.

"Holy crap, that's a spot-on analysis!"

"Wow, awesome!"

"I used to feel that North America was inconsistent and the international situation was chaotic, but after your analysis, I understand everything now."

"So, Europe is going to be in big trouble?"

"It all depends on how the two sides talk today. However, although the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard holds a high position of power within the factory, he is not enough to determine the foreign strategy. North America is unlikely to get a definite answer."

"No, no, no, upstairs, the three systems' foreign strategies are mainly concentrated in the Far East, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. Even Latin America now only has Cuba and Jamaica as strongholds, and has already begun withdrawing troops from the rest of the regions."

In this way, if North America were to open a European theater, the three factions would essentially not intervene, and might not even dump their weaponry. The fact that North America sent its Chief of Defense and the Pacific Fleet commander today is simply to demand a guarantee from the three factions that they will not intervene in Europe, and another guarantee that they will not change the status quo in the Pacific. Regarding the first matter, it would be most appropriate for the Commander-in-Chief of the Patrol Flag to handle it, to prevent the outflow of three-faction weaponry. Regarding the second matter, as long as James Metzger makes a guarantee, it doesn't matter who from the three factions handles it.”

"Holy crap, that analysis is spot on!"
At this time.

At the meeting, it was the turn of the leader of the "Xunzi Flag" to speak.

"We reserve our opinion on your views."

"According to Article 33 of Chapter 4 of the '2005 Factory Strategic White Paper,' in 2006 the factory will focus on high-tech research and development and the development of the aerospace industry, as well as on promoting the development of the Far East. At that time, all external strategies will be terminated... It can be said that we will not have time to pay attention to overseas matters for the time being."

"However, we can assure you that whatever decisions you make, we will certainly provide assistance as an ally if needed at critical moments, thereby ensuring the interests of our ally."

Robert Gates and James Metzger exchanged quick glances, seemingly satisfied with the feedback from the three systems.

James Metzger then said, "The Pacific conflict is a thing of the past. We hope that the three United States can jointly develop Pacific resources over the next three years."

The Grand Commander of the Patrol Flag: "I'm sorry, but I've already made myself very clear. We have terminated all external strategies."

"What is your view on the Japanese fleet that ran aground off the west coast of Canada?"

"This matter was caused by us. Three of our three-ship black submarines strayed into the waters off Alaska... Well, since we are allies, I'll be frank. Back then, when we launched our first Kunpeng in the Bering Sea, after the explosion, in order to prevent the technology from leaking out, we took advantage of the peace talks between the three countries to send our black submarines to retrieve the Kunpeng fragments. In February, the Japanese fleet strayed into the Gulf of Alaska, also in order to retrieve the Kunpeng fragments. Our black submarines discovered the other side's intentions and used some tricks."

Upon hearing this, Robert Gates paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on.

When the third series launched its first Kunpeng satellite, the related technologies were not yet perfect, and the security of the supporting equipment was not very good.

It was in pursuit of F-15s and F-22s at the time, and later sank into the sea and exploded. Because the three countries were in a state of confrontation, none of them sent ships to salvage it. North America also did not attempt to salvage it, considering that the technology of the three countries was incompatible with that of North America.

Unexpectedly, the Japanese islands quietly moved over and used the excuse of being stranded to stay on the west coast of Canada.

Once Robert Gates understood Wajima's actions, he stopped caring about when Wajima would withdraw from the west coast of Canada.

They then turned their attention to the matter of 'opening up a European battlefield'.

North America is facing an unprecedented financial crisis. Although it has recovered somewhat through the cooperation of the three systems, it still needs to plunder more from the outside world to fully recover.

With the global economy in a downturn, the three major powers unable to expand their territories, frequent conflicts in West Asia, and Latin America serving as a backup plan for North America, federal capital can only turn its attention back to Europe.

For North America, opening up the European battlefield would be entirely beneficial.

First, the three companies' investments in North American industries are mainly "military-to-civilian" conversions.

This means that North America's military industry will undergo an upgrade, and that North America can sell its military-to-civilian products to the European battlefield and get a share of the profits.

Secondly, by targeting Europe, we can shrink the euro market and expand the dollar market.

This will both enhance the influence of the US dollar and help revive the North American financial economy.

Third, if war breaks out in Europe and the Russian Federation is involved, it could create a situation where the EU is versus the Russian Federation.

This could disrupt the EU's plans to cooperate with North America, while also benefiting North America from both sides.

Therefore, by obtaining the guarantee that the three systems would not interfere, North America has essentially determined its strategy toward Europe.

As for which region North America will instigate a war…

It's definitely the countries in Eastern Europe. Whoever is willing to join NATO can go and fight the Russians.

...

Dongshan Prefecture.

Lao Tang Noodle Shop.

In Yu Yang's memory, before the demolition of the city center, this was a straight-sided street shop.

A five-meter-wide red brick storefront extends thirteen or fourteen meters into the room. Benches and tables are placed on both sides, and inside is a condiment counter displaying soy sauce, sweet vinegar, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn powder, garlic water, crushed peanuts, chopped scallions, and chopped cilantro…

Behind her was an old woman cooking noodles, and behind her was an old man rolling out dough.

Before the demolition, Yu Yang thought the food tasted amazing.

The broth is rich and flavorful; any more flavor would be cloying, and any less would be bland—it's just right.

Take a sip and you'll experience layers of flavors: fragrant, numbing, spicy, fresh, sour, and sweet. Slurp up a mouthful of noodles and chew gently, and you'll feel a down-to-earth sense of reality.

It's hard to find another noodle shop like this in Dongshan Prefecture.

Because this is a bowl of noodles made with fifty or sixty years of experience.

Or,

The seasonings were grown by the elderly couple on their own land in the suburbs of Jiyang.

The soup was made by the old folks using beef and mutton raised in the village, along with water from an unnamed spring, and simmering it over a low flame.

The noodles were made by the old man himself, based on his past experience and intuition.

This also leads to.

The elderly can make a bowl of sauce by feel, but they can't make a whole bucket because they can't determine the proportions, which will result in a taste discrepancy. They also can't make a second bowl of sauce because they can only pick so much peppercorns and other ingredients from the trees in the field each day, otherwise it will delay the next day's production.

An elderly person can make a bowl of noodles by feel, but cannot make a whole vat of them, because they cannot determine the proportions, and as they get older, they will have less strength when making the second batch, which will also lead to a difference in taste.

Therefore, before the demolition, the old noodle shop had a limited supply of 200 bowls, which would be sold out in the morning and would not be open again in the afternoon.

During the demolition process, the elderly people were also staunch opponents of the demolition.

After all, once the old shop is demolished, everything will be disrupted, and the two of them cannot be sure whether they will be able to make the same noodles again.

If this happened elsewhere, it would inevitably lead to forced demolition.

However, the three departments have already established a mechanism to 'preserve valuable folk heritage' by operating so many restaurants.

To this end, the expert team from Sanyuan Pharmaceutical, together with the chef team from Sanxi Catering, conducted comprehensive sampling of the Laotang Noodle Restaurant and repeatedly replicated it.

After three months of hard work, we finally gained the old man's approval and reopened today.

A young waiter brought over a bowl of noodle soup and placed it on a clean solid wood table.

Slurp up the soup, and it tastes the same.

Slurping up a mouthful of noodles, the same chewy texture...

With the investment from Sanxi Catering, Laotang Noodle Restaurant expanded to more than 300 stores within a month, spreading all over the country.

The elderly, thanks to this brand, joined the three-tier system and became members of the elderly care community.

Their families also enjoy the benefits of the three-line system.

After Yu Yang had eaten and drunk his fill, the factory secretary quietly approached him.

"Boss, the matter of the Japanese islands has been temporarily covered up by salvaging the remains of the Kunpeng."

"Ah."

"Judging from North America's stance, it seems they intend to open the European battlefield."

"This was expected; otherwise, we wouldn't have pushed for the conversion of military equipment to civilian use."

"Tomorrow morning, the third-generation manned spacecraft will conduct a lunar orbiting flight. Would you like to go to Bashu to watch it live?"

"Watch it online."

(End of this chapter)