Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

The "military-first" policy was not wrong, but the Soviet Union was dragged down by the United States because it kept delaying and was unable to launch a global revolution.

Therefore, when spending money to build a heavy army, it must be done with a clear purpose.

We can't just build a fine sword and then spend huge amounts of manpower and resources every year only to let it rust, can we?

Therefore, in order to appease everyone, Hu Zhantian said definitively:

"Let them take flight this year."

Putting down his binoculars, Hu Zhantian also envisioned the future:

"We will plant red flags all over Europe."

Of course, when he got home, Hu Zhantian bragged to his wife Zhang Xiaoling:

"Don't worry, let me work for two more years, and then we'll open our family's Jiangxi stir-fry restaurant all over Europe! We'll call it Hu Zhang Stir-fry, get Michelin to give us three stars, and charge everyone 999 euros for tea before entering. No one is allowed in without a suit. We'll make Europeans kneel down and lick the boots of Jiangxi stir-fry."

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the other side.

As Poland's fascist tendencies intensified, and Turkey gradually engaged in a fierce struggle with Israel, Europe became increasingly restless and began to attempt a counterattack.

They realized that Li Xinghe was definitely involved in all of this.

Furthermore, since the United Nations has resisted the Vance government's siege for more than a year, it can be said that the only international organization with high legitimacy is currently suspected of colluding with the Red Communist Party and is temporarily unable to become the court to try and eliminate Li Xinghe.

Therefore, the EU can only hold daily criticism rallies against Li Xinghe in Brussels.

Europeans have presented numerous pieces of evidence to attack Li Xinghe, including accusations of heinous crimes such as the Asia-Pacific Consortium providing trade settlement channels for Turkey, supplying air defense systems to Serbia, selling weapons to countries like Croatia and Montenegro, and allowing terrorists (referring to Hamas) to control Gaza.

Li Xinghe completely disregarded the accusations from European governments, and instead openly mocked Europeans on social media:

"In my opinion, the accusations from Europeans are no different from an impotent old man who is daydreaming every day, thinking about how to make a comeback with the help of a rich American woman, while complaining that the ugly Russian woman who once had a crush on him is not rich enough. He wants to reap the economic benefits of the whole world, but finds that he can't even control his erection."

Finally, Li Xinghe made a declaration:

"Go ahead and punish me if you dare!"

Is this even possible?

Netizens around the world flocked to watch the spectacle and shared it on the social media platforms of European politicians, hyping up the news of Li Xinghe's provocation of all of Europe.

After looking around, European countries had no choice but to turn to Vance for help.

Vance was initially fairly rational, but when he saw Li Xinghe mocking the "impotent old good-for-nothing," and when he thought about how Li Xinghe had kept his wife for a whole year, and how 16-year-old Austin had stopped sending him daily photos since June of last year and he didn't know what had become of her, Vance's brain suddenly overheated and he became furious.

"I'm going to punish you!"

He immediately bypassed his elite ministers and personally announced the order to sanction Li Xinghe.

This sanction is also quite interesting; it restricts the Asia-Pacific Consortium's global financial and trade capabilities, kicking it out of the SWIFT system and giving it a status equivalent to Iran.

However, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand have already established a new trade settlement system. Such sanctions would simply force all bilateral trade into the smuggling industry.

Perhaps in the eyes of the United States and Europe, this is a case of asking for a hammer and getting a hammer.

However, Li Xinghe in Tokyo welcomed this very much.

A reporter asked Li Xinghe:

"You don't seem worried?"

Li Xinghe asked in bewilderment:

"They're committing suicide, why should I worry? Our factories are operating at full capacity, it's time to give them a break."

At this point, governments around the world have all overlooked a very basic but unnoticed problem.

Which countries in this world can determine the global benchmark lending rate?

One is the United States, and the other half is Japan.

The United States is responsible for setting the standard for global central bank interest rates, while Japan is responsible for providing a safety net for cheap global capital flows.

The United States is currently raising its benchmark interest rates globally due to its rampant money printing, which has led to other countries raising their interest rates significantly. As a result, financial institutions in various countries are turning to Japan, specifically the Asia Pacific Settlement Bank controlled by Li Xinghe, for loans.

Furthermore, since the Asia Pacific stable currency is actually a trade settlement currency, it is difficult for other countries to track the circulation of these currencies during their use and circulation. Therefore, only Li Xinghe knows that although European countries seem to be operating smoothly, a large number of financial institutions are actually constantly selling off assets and exchanging them with Li Xinghe for low-interest Asia Pacific dollars.

Such private financial transactions cannot be publicized and can only be conducted secretly in banks in the Singapore Special Economic Zone.

Therefore, only Li Xinghe knew that in the financial world of Europe and America, the operating accounts and the actual accounts had become separate, resulting in two sets of books.

The financial data that European leaders see as stable is all fake.

After explaining these points to Mayo Takajo and Queen Charlotte, Li Xinghe opened his arms and announced:

"In other words, once they sanction Japan's financial and trade system, they are essentially cutting off their own ability to obtain low-interest funds and cheap financing sources."

This is equivalent to cutting off one's own blood-producing organs.

This is the moment Li Xinghe has been waiting for—the moment of suicide in Europe and America.

As expected, global financial markets experienced turmoil following the sanctions that officially took effect on February 1.

Finally, after the collapse of the post-war world system that the United States built from multiple angles, including industry, diplomacy, geopolitics, and trade, from the Trump era to the Vance era, through one reform after another and geopolitical conflicts and wars, the moment of its end has arrived.

While countries may appear to be functioning normally, all financial sectors are in a state of shock. Before they can even lobby politicians, they find that their various subsidiaries are struggling to come up with funds.

There is only one reason:

That's it, we can't borrow cheap funds on the international market anymore!

Where can I find cheap, reliable, and stable new funds?

With the US and Europe issuing a series of red cards to Li Xinghe, the world financial market inevitably entered a period of renewed turmoil.

At this point, these companies had no choice but to sell off their stocks, futures, and bonds, frantically dumping shares to protect their funds. Consequently, many other cash-strapped companies hidden underwater were also dragged in, exploding like landmines in a chain reaction.

As a result, the financial sectors in Europe and America once again experienced a "collective sell-off" and "stampede" similar to the subprime crisis, with the financial sector suffering widespread devastation, much like a severe drought.

On this day, European and American financial markets were all in the green, with the stock market exploding and the bond market exploding, and the exchange rate exploding; there was almost nothing that wasn't affected.

Politicians panicked. What happened?

They rushed to the finance department, but the finance department and the financial sector coldly told them, "Where the hell were you before? We warned you not to mess with that little madman! You insisted on messing with him!"

Politicians complain to the financial sector: "Show us the real books!"

Without looking at the actual books, who would know that the financial sector has become so corrupt?

Financial professionals retorted to politicians: "If you were really shown the actual financial statements, would Europe's financial system still be able to function?"

Finance is the power of belief.

The real ledger cannot be made public; to do so would mean a loss of confidence and the collapse of the financial myth.

This crisis is known as the 'February Crisis'.

Tokyo was jubilant after the February crisis broke out.

Li Xinghe picked up May and cheered at this wild scene of collective financial suicide:

"The world order has collapsed!"

Gao Tiao Wuyue fiercely kissed Li Xinghe's lips, more like biting than kissing, excitedly seeking pleasure.

After a kiss, as Li Xinghe lifted her high, Gao Tiao Wuyue happily raised her little fists and cheered:

"Let's blow the whole world up!"

Chapter 119 Li Xinghe of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Aircraft Carrier Surprise Attack on Samoa (4800 words)

2032 years.

Ms. Shui Jing Tianping, a large-framed, long-haired beauty with close ties to the three mothers within Li Xinghe's legal system, finally gave birth in the hospital.

Relatives of the Mizukage family flocked to the Royal Hospital. Since both the Chiyo and Mizukage families were powerful clans within the judicial system, the sheer number of judicial personnel present was enough to host a national judicial conference.

After the group left, Li Xinghe wiped the sweat from his forehead and went into the room.

"Finally, she's born." Shui Jing Tianping was also somewhat relieved that her first child was a son, so she didn't have to worry about the heir.

Li Xinghe glanced teasingly at the fake Xianzi on the other bed:

"Yes, she not only had a child, but she also has a grandson."

Back then, the fake actress Xian Zi called Shui Jing Tian Ping "Mom" in order to study abroad.

Unexpectedly, the notoriously morally questionable Xian Zi immediately hugged her son and shook her head like a bristling hedgehog.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Shui Jing Tianping smiled and shifted the blame back to Li Xinghe:

"It's all your fault for taking away your child's right to name. My child should be named Shui Jingguang."

The fake ice cream seller, Xianzi, hurriedly announced from the side:

"I want my child to be named Fake Mirror."

Although she kept telling herself not to talk nonsense, Yan Bingxianzi still gave the naming rights of her child to her good roommate who sponsored her to study abroad.

In reality, these two children wouldn't inherit Li Xinghe's name anyway, since he's the only male heir of the Shui Jing family and should rightfully bear the Shui Jing surname. Yan Bing Xianzi herself is Li Xinghe's top private lawyer, so her children will most likely take her surname.

Li Xinghe laughed and slapped Shui Jingtianping's bottom:

"I've stirred up the world, but I can't even name my child? I'm angry, I deserve to be hit."

Shui Jingtianping jokingly and cheerfully even deliberately turned to the side to expose his buttocks:

"Stop fooling around, I'll have another one for you later. Bingxizi, stick your butt out and let your dad have another one."

Yan Bingxian snorted, turned around and lay down on the bed, looking at Li Xinghe provocatively.

Li Xinghe certainly wouldn't go crazy at this point; he doesn't have such extreme tastes.

After the three mothers arrived, Li Xinghe talked with them for a long time, discussing his views on the future collapse of the world order.

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The most obvious sign of the collapse of the world order is the breakdown of the financial system.

The order of the global financial chain has been disrupted by a targeted sanction.

Li Xinghe will no longer be able to borrow money cheaply from European and American capital groups unless they switch their stance from pro-European and American to pro-China and pro-Asia-Pacific and register in Hong Kong or Singapore.

Without Japan's willingness to sacrifice its own resources and offer cheap currency to the world, the global money market instantly descended into chaos. The financial groups of various countries never imagined that the governments of Europe and America hated Li Xinghe to the extreme, so much so that they hastily passed a sanctions order that the financial groups would never agree to.

It can be said that Li Xinghe's deliberate provocation caused Europe and America to suddenly cut off their lifeline.

Finance ministers and central bank governors from various countries began frantically seeking help from all sides.

"It's over, I really can't borrow any money now!"

With the fiscal collapse looming just a few months away, the long-term, medium-term, and short-term economic plans of various financial groups haven't even recovered yet. The money borrowed from Li Xinghe hasn't even matured before the government has blocked it. Now everyone's money is stuck in different stock and bond markets and can't get out. Those who want to get out are causing a massive stampede economic crisis due to a simultaneous sell-off.

what is it now?

Central banks around the world have nothing left but printing presses.

If money is printed at an excessive pace without corresponding national savings, the rampant printing press will destroy society through inflation. Inflation will then drive the public to extreme madness, allowing the government to deeply experience how terrifying a crazy social movement can be.

But if Poland doesn't print money quickly, it really could go bankrupt in a few months. Germany, France, and Britain aren't in much better shape; they're all in the same deep hole.

"Money! We need money!"

European government bond yields have skyrocketed, with some countries reaching 5% and smaller countries enjoying double-digit interest rates.

Those with insight have come to their senses.

Something's not right. They just banned Li Xinghe's interbank lending channel. At most, there's no cheap money available, but why is the interest rate on government bonds skyrocketing like a rocket?

The reason is very simple: financial groups around the world have seen the surge in global interbank lending rates. At this time, it's impossible to borrow money from China or the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). India is heavily indebted, Turkey is under sanctions, and Russia is out of the question.

Europe can't possibly borrow money from Africa, can it?

Africa has long been plundered by Europe.

Therefore, various global financial groups have been hoarding funds in the market and have been tightly controlling the interest rates on government bonds of countries such as France, Germany, and Poland. They are all using Li Xinghe's refusal to lend money as a pretext to hype up the issue of the European economic collapse, preparing to sit down and take a big bite out of the profits.

As for whether the national debts of countries like Germany, France, and the UK can be maintained, whether the governments can survive, and whether the people can tolerate their nonsense, these are questions that the conglomerates don't consider; those are the governments' problems.

Don't Americans know how terrifying the problem of short-term, compounding debt can be?