Era: Starting from divorce from female college student

July 1986, within the Safar Empire.

Looking at the empty camp before him, Puhenata's eyes welled up with tears.

too difficult!
More than seven years have passed since 1979.

This camp has finally returned to the hands of their Safar Empire.

Back in 1979, the Muscovites came here and drove out the Safar Empire in less than half a month.

If it weren't for the high mountains and valleys within their Safar Empire, allowing Phunata and his people to hide, they would have been able to escape.

Otherwise, they would no longer exist on this land.

What to do?
Seven years later, even today, Puhenata never expected that Yunlan City would help them.

The demon was finally driven away.

They can finally stand up.

"Puhenata, I hope you can resume production and daily life as soon as possible. Oil and mineral production should be resumed as soon as possible."

Fang Chaozong, the representative of Yunlan City, looked at Puhenata with a smile and said.

"We in Yunlan City will deliver the food, water, and other supplies you need as soon as possible."

"Thank you, thank you!"

Puhenata's eyes reddened again.

He said excitedly.

Yunlan City has helped the Safar Empire far too much.

Although they need to provide a lot of crude oil, minerals and other resources, if it weren't for Yunlan City, Moscow would have already extracted a significant amount of these oil and mineral resources.

Seven years is a long time; a lot can change in that time.

There is a mine on the other side of the camp, and there are a lot of machines there.

All these machines were left behind by Moscow because they couldn't take them with them.

During the negotiations between Lü Yangui and the Moscow representative Staros, only three demands were made, especially the second demand, which was almost entirely contrary to Yunlan City's interests.

That's because the first requirement already explains a lot of issues.

Moscow is required to leave the Safar Empire within a limited time, but at the same time, they cannot take anything with them.

This includes all machinery and transport vehicles used for oil and mineral extraction.

If Moscow dares to sabotage these machines, then Yunlan City will launch several laser-directed energy weapons toward Moscow.

It was only during negotiations that Staros learned that Cloud City possessed laser weapons.

This laser weapon is obviously incredibly powerful.

Unfortunately, Moscow was unable to develop it because it was deployed in the war.

But fortunes change, and it's possible that Moscow will be next.

Let Yunlan City be arrogant and domineering for a while.

Moscow agreed to all three requests.

With a sword hanging over their heads, Lermontov and his men dared not utter another word.

If Lü Yangui is truly angered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Now, Yunlan City holds the truth.

A laser-guided energy weapon of unknown origin and unknown details, but with formidable combat power.

Just from the name, you can tell it's incredibly awesome.

Moreover, in previous combat operations, they had already destroyed three intercontinental ballistic missiles launched by Moscow.

As is well known, intercontinental ballistic missiles were once a vital national asset.

That single intercontinental ballistic missile was enough to dominate the world.

The ultimate weapon that kept Sam obediently staying in North America for decades.

Pity.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles have met their nemesis: laser-directed energy weapons.

Until Moscow develops a way to counter laser-directed energy weapons, Lermontov and his team have no choice but to back down.

Within the Safar Empire, things have returned to normal in a very short time.

Crude oil production and mineral extraction have already begun and will be continuously supplied to Yunlan City.

Yunlan City made a fortune from this.

Lermontov and his comrades, after signing the humiliating reparations agreement, fled back to Moscow as if their lives depended on it.

Upon their return, after some discussion, they realized they were mired in the seven-year war of the Safar Empire.

We got nothing.

Despite their development of numerous oil fields, mines, and other facilities.

However, thanks to Sam's continued support, and the Safar Empire itself possessing remarkable resilience.

As a result, Moscow did not gain much from it.

On the contrary, they have consistently invested so much human and material resources over the past seven years.

The funds alone amount to tens of billions of rubles.

As is well known, the value of the ruble and the dollar was not much different during this period.

In the original timeline's history, the ruble didn't shrink significantly until eight or nine years later.

Especially from 1990 to 1991, the price plummeted, and the ruble, which was once comparable to gold, gradually became a currency that was disliked by everyone.

"It's good that we've left the Safar Empire; at least we won't have to invest funds and troops in this place every year anymore."

Lermontov said so.

"Perhaps we should focus on developing the economy next."

Moscow today has a very weak economy.

For the Moscow nobility, it was natural to enjoy lavish meals every day.

They can also comfortably enjoy a large number of advanced technologies purchased from Europe and the United States, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, washing machines, and so on.

However, the vast majority of ordinary people are helpless.

Before Lermontov could continue speaking, someone raised an objection:

"Hehe, developing the economy is certainly important, but right now, we need to strengthen our scientific research capabilities and figure out Yunlan City's laser directed energy weapon. That's the most important thing."

Staros then said through gritted teeth:
"You may not know, but the humiliation I suffered in Yunlan City was something I swore I would repay in this lifetime."

"A mere Yunlan City dares to make things so difficult for me, humph."

As an envoy of a great power, Staros had never been treated like this before.

In short, he remembered it, and he had to return it.

Upon hearing this, Rokosov offered a few words of comfort to the other party, and then said:
"Developing the economy is crucial; only in this way can we earn more funds for scientific research."

"Our neighbors have experienced rapid economic growth in recent years, perhaps we should learn from them. Also, we should consider improving our relationship with them and selling them some technologies we don't need, thereby generating profit."

Lermontov, Rokosov, Staros, and others spoke freely.

It seems that Moscow is about to have a bright future.

Meanwhile, in a heavily guarded villa on the outskirts of Moscow.

Gorbachev sat alone in the living room, flipping through a book.

He has been imprisoned by Lermontov and others.

There's no way out.

Not even a fly can get in.

Therefore, he could not possibly know anything about the outside world.

Any news articles, newspapers, or creeds were subject to multiple rounds of censorship before being presented to Gorbachev.

Even in such a predicament, Gorbachev, though filled with anger, was constantly thinking about how to escape.

I don't know how many days have passed.

On this day, the villa finally welcomed an uninvited guest.

Rokossov actually came to find him in person.

"Hehe, you're doing great! It hasn't been that long, and you've gained more than a size."

Rokossov smiled as soon as they met.

"Is something wrong?"

Gorbachev looked up, frowned, and asked coldly.

This is the enemy, so he naturally cannot show great enthusiasm.

Otherwise, his plan might fail.

If he wants to leave here and return to the Kremlin in the short term, he must be patient.

A better strategy is needed for them to leave.

While Gorbachev was busy figuring out how to escape the villa, Yunlan City had become extremely lively.

Many major international events occurred in June and July.

Yunlan City stole the show in this wave of events.

To pressure Moscow into apologizing and paying compensation.

This forced Moscow to withdraw from the Safar Empire.

This rise in status led to a rapid boom in Yunlan City's tourism industry.

But this was followed by upgraded security procedures.

Julie von Braun and her boyfriend Simonto arrived in Yunlan City with very little luggage.

During the security check, they discovered that Yunlan City had undergone significant upgrades and renovations compared to last year.

Everyone will need to have their luggage and other items re-checked during border security checks.

It was an unpacking inspection, without exception.

Julie von Braun didn't seem to care, as she was there to honeymoon with her boyfriend.

Therefore, their suitcases did not contain any restricted items that could not be brought into the country.

However, she didn't notice that her boyfriend, Simonto, was getting a little nervous.

According to Murphy's Law, what you fear most is most likely to happen.

Just as Simonto's luggage was being scanned, the computer issued a warning.

His luggage was then confiscated and placed aside for further inspection.

"No, no, no, you can't do that! You're violating human rights!"

Simontoo, his heart pounding, immediately shouted.

This scene immediately attracted the attention and curiosity of others.

Yunlan City has upgraded its security check process, which is not just complicated, but also exposes everyone's privacy to the public.

Therefore, everyone is very disgusted by this.

As we all know, there's a saying that behind every outrageous rule, there's bound to be an outrageous story.

Everything that has happened in Yunlan City over the past period has already illustrated the problem.

While Simon Too was refuting, security personnel had already stepped forward and subdued him.

Julie and Wernher von Braun were both dumbfounded.

It was a perfectly fine matter; we could have just had someone else check it. How could this have happened?

However, at this moment, Julie von Braun couldn't care less about anything else.

Because her boyfriend had been pinned to the ground, she wanted to go forward and explain.

However, she was forcibly taken away by two female security personnel.

"Everyone, please don't worry. All tourists entering Yunlan City, please be quiet."

Just then, the airport security chief appeared and ordered everyone waiting in line for security checks to restore order.

"We will not wrong any innocent person, nor will we trample on their human rights."

"Please rest assured, everyone. The reason we have such strict security regulations is because something very bad has indeed happened in Yunlan City."

"As the only safest region in the world, firearms are absolutely prohibited in Yunlan City."

"The reason you've come here to visit is that you must know something about Yunlan City."

"Therefore, please don't worry. Please queue in an orderly manner for security checks. For any updates, please follow our television station or newspaper."

Upon hearing this, most of the tourists, who were simply there for sightseeing, naturally smiled.

However, some travelers who came to Yunlan City with a mission became uneasy.

The current Yunlan City has upgraded its methods.

Is it possible that something is amiss during the examination?

Does that mean weapons can only be smuggled into Yunlan City?

But is it possible?

The Yunlan City of today is vastly different from what it once was.

However, no matter how strict the security checks are, which country or region, such as Moscow, the United States, or Great Britain, wouldn't want to obtain technical data on laser directed energy weapons?

And then there's Yunlan City's invincible drone army.

Even though a weapons and equipment exhibition was held just last year, people have already come to inquire about this year's one before it has even started.

While Julie von Braun and her boyfriend Simon Too were undergoing further security checks at the airport, His Highness Nasser Aziz, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, had already passed through security and arrived at the municipal government compound.

"Lu, that's not fair of you!"

Upon meeting, Nasser Aziz said with a resentful look on his face:

"No matter what, I'm still the country with the best relationship with you, right? Aren't we good friends anymore?"

"They're good friends, so what? How am I being unfair?"

Lu Yangui asked with a smile.

The Saudi Empire is indeed a major client of Yunlan City.

Previously, it had spent another $324 billion to sign a cooperation agreement with Yunlan City.

Three desert greening projects covering 10,000 square kilometers each.

This is absolutely a massive project.

Only the Saudi Empire could afford such wealth.

Perhaps for them, more than 300 billion US dollars is a lot, but it is still insignificant compared to 30,000 square kilometers of permanent forest.

Yunlan City has a very good reputation in this regard.

Previous collaborations have all been very pleasant.

I'm sure this time will be the same.

"I purchased drones from you before, but why can't we achieve the same lethality as a drone army?"

Nasser Aziz feigned anger and questioned him.

Lü Yangui, however, lost his temper and said:

"When you purchased it, we should have explained the specifics of the drone to you, right? You couldn't possibly not know that, could you?"

"The drones exhibited at last year's weapons and equipment exhibition were all based on our technology from five years ago. We made that very clear to you back then."

"Another point is about combat capability. Didn't we recommend you purchase our radar and satellite services back then?" (End of Chapter)