What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 410 Summoning the Heavenly Soldiers
Half an hour later, Zhao Hande couldn't sit still any longer.

"So, Rao Xi is still alive?!"

"I didn't say that!"

Tang Wen waved his hand, but he knew in his heart that he had successfully fooled her.

The secret to lying lies not in perfecting every detail, but in fully engaging people's imaginations and letting them fill in the blanks themselves.

If Zhao Hande were to recount a complete and magnificent account of the reconstruction of the Antarctic industry, he would probably leave immediately.

However, in Tang Wen's version of events:
When the Chinese in Southeast Asia began collecting military technology for self-preservation, they encountered a group of Han elites who were in exile in the 50s, and the latter group showed a rare degree of organization and discipline.

At that time, Southeast Asia had money but lacked technology and manpower, while Southeast Asia lacked money and resources but possessed a lot of advanced technology and equipment at the time, so a cooperation was quickly reached.

Perhaps because they are both secret organizations, the two sides have maintained contact for decades and obtained powerful intelligence and technology in the West through each other.

Throughout the entire process, the other party never revealed their origins, and they had already been able to operate independently for more than 20 years, making their connections with Southeast Asia even more cautious.

—While nothing is explicitly stated above, it all points to the same outcome.

After carefully considering the details, and considering the legend that all the crew members of the Second Fleet had genuine blue eyes, Zhao Hande had only one answer left in his mind.

"That makes perfect sense."

Although he didn't work in the military, he knew some common sense:
For example, manufacturing super cannons in Southeast Asia requires strong precision engineering capabilities and a long period of industrial accumulation, and Hans clearly has the capability to do so.

Or, like oil exploration technology, the oil fields in the Nansha Islands are driving oil, gas, and geological experts across the country to the brink of despair, with strong suspicions that they have mastered a technology that can alter the quality of oil during extraction:
Hans Chemical's leading position in the industry is beyond doubt. Who knows what kind of cutting-edge technology they might come up with because of the oil shortage?

Then think about why Tang Wen was able to "import" the 740 and its complete technology without going through Hans BMW; it turns out it was actually because...

Although there were still questions and missing details about the places Tang Wen mentioned, and the relationship between the Dragon Group and the Second Fleet might be even deeper, he knew that the former also needed to keep secrets and could not honestly tell the truth.

Just like Bismarck's fleet back then, now it seems that it was probably a plan of the Hans organization, but Tang Wen knew about it and used it.

But a general understanding is enough; China is now heavily reliant on assistance from Southeast Asia.

Whether it's warships, oil, automotive technology, or the ability to gain an edge in financial early warning intelligence, the benefits are so addictive, it's like cheating.

Even in terms of money, because of Tang Wen's early reminder, Zhao Hande secretly followed Soros's attack on the pound and continued to increase his bet after discovering that the trend he predicted was developing.

There are financial experts in China, and the opportunities and profits are even greater when the government operates with its own resources.

Of course, all of this was done through shell companies registered in Hong Kong. Anyway, when the financial crisis hits, those small countries will be taken advantage of, so it's better to keep them in the Asian system than to let the West benefit.

The most important issue that actually made Zhao Hande fly over to find Tang Wen was:

"How did they destroy a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier battle group?"

The domestic community is very concerned about this matter and is eager to know the answer.

Upon hearing Zhao Hande ask this question, Tang Wen countered with a question of his own:
"Didn't the news reveal anything? This might involve their core secrets, and they'll have to pay a price."

"News is one thing, but what you say is definitely more credible. What's the price? Money?"

"Money isn't important; what secret organizations really need most is an open cover."

Zhao Hande fell silent.

Getting involved with the Second Fleet is extremely risky, so we can't make a hasty decision.

... Rio de Janeiro

Although both lost an aircraft carrier, neither the Germans nor the Empire are currently the most panicked.

It was the honest Enrique.

World football in 97 was incredibly exciting, with major news every month.

As a representative of the authorities, Enrique is eager to use football to develop Brazil's economy and is wholeheartedly focused on making money.

However, just as they were playing football enthusiastically, Old Mi suddenly said that there might be Hans in your woods and that they had to search for him.

Although he was dissatisfied, knowing his own limitations and prioritizing the greater good, he chose to remain silent.

Furthermore, the Amazon rainforest in the north is so remote that even locals dare not venture deep into it, except for fearless tourists and adventurers. The mortality rate among the indigenous people is extremely high. How could such a large base be hidden there?

Within a few days, the facts proved to them that they not only had it, but likely had a lot of it and it was very powerful.

"So, in Appalama, a place where leeches are smaller than a fist, there's an air force base capable of destroying two carrier strike groups in one night?"

Enrique was somewhat dazed, as if someone had told him that he had been hiding a miniature nuclear bomb in his pillow for the past few decades!
However, Kazimirz, who flew in overnight, nodded very seriously:

"That's the truth. Only the northern rainforest can hide such a huge organization, which would be a threat to everyone."

Enrique then looked at his own General Itamar, who also said very solemnly:

"Current intelligence does indeed point to this result, and it is highly likely to be true."

Enrique: "Can we defeat...resist them?"

Itamar looked around, and after a long while, he finally managed to utter a sentence:
"Sir, I will arrange a helicopter on standby for you 24 hours a day."

"..."

Enrique understood completely, and without hesitation, he grasped Kazimirz's hand and said pitifully:
"Nanmei is facing the most serious crisis in its history. We urge the Empire to send celestial troops for the safety of all mankind. We are willing to provide all our support!"
Furthermore, I personally guarantee that I had absolutely no knowledge of the existence of such an organization within the country, and that it will be punished immediately upon discovery!

After his lightning-fast knee slide, Enrique lowered his voice:
“Mr. Kazimirz, I fully cooperate with the Empire. Could you send a Marine force to protect me?”

Kazimirz: "..."

Nanmei is now like a red-hot iron. The Empire is pulling back its fist after being burned, but that doesn't mean it will give up. It's just that it's shifting from a quick and easy attack strategy to a long-term strategy.

The senators were furious at the sudden appearance of the Second Fleet in the backyard, even more so than at the sinking of the Clover!

Ahua lost his temper over the two pieces of clothing; it was a matter of face.

The Clover sank; this is a humanitarian issue.

If robbers break into their backyard and make their home there, it will seriously affect their stocks and overall security!

Even if a U-boat were to sail up to the east coast, it wouldn't be this serious. Harassment and settling down are two different things.

If this is not resolved quickly, it will be tantamount to the empire losing control of the south and facing long-term threats, even to its homeland security!
Congress, which has been extremely cautious about sending troops in the past, is now even urging Prism to come up with a plan to launch a strong and decisive attack as quickly as possible.

Kazimirz initially thought that Bassian might be resistant, but Enrique's act of even praying to the heavenly army first was truly unexpected.

(End of this chapter)