Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

He Yang and Sun Jinde sat together, resting in the rare sunshine.

Sun Jinde raised his still-bleeding hand, revealing the split between his thumb and forefinger caused by the Filipino's blow:

"Blood is flowing."

He Yang replied:

"How can we become a family without shedding blood?"

If the return of the Batan Islands was a deliberate provocation of the US-Philippines alliance, a means of marginalizing the Philippines, a US outpost, as an outcast in East Asia, then the advance to the Babuyan Islands and even the occupation of Palaui Island, inflicting immense humiliation on the Philippines, was a reinforcing means of reshaping the public perception of Taiwan.

Just like the Taiwanese and Korean troops who joined the Japanese army during World War II, the national model shaped by Japan at that time emphasized the connection between military service and national identity. He Yang received a message from Li Xinghe, recreating the situation at that time.

The use of melee weapons in Palau Island is a means of shaping public awareness in this way.

Only by fighting side by side can we gain the recognition of our nation and country.

Chiang Kai-shek never had a genuine sense of local identity with Taiwan; he always viewed it as a temporary military camp for his "never forget the past." Therefore, in dealing with the 12 Taiwanese soldiers serving in the Japanese army, he focused solely on brutal political suppression, failing to provide them with a new way to integrate and identify with the nation. This gradually transformed their initial sense of rejection and alienation into a pro-Japanese, anti-Kuomintang pro-independence sentiment.

Therefore, although Chiang Kai-shek verbally advocated "fighting Taiwanese independence" and "national reunification," his own extremely flawed social management was the biggest culprit in shaping pro-independence ideology, and his governance of the Taiwanese people's spirit was almost a complete failure. He shouted politically correct slogans while committing the biggest mistake.

This is the characteristic of Chiang Kai-shek's life: one mistake after another, each one greater than the last.

Sun Jinde felt that He Yang was too cunning:

"Did you do it on purpose?"

He Yang countered with a question:

"Helping Taiwan reclaim Sanyu City and adding Baipuyan City, isn't that a benefit of national reunification?"

This is precisely the propaganda campaign about national unity that is about to take place.

Sun Jinde also pointed out the theme:

"Taiwanese soldiers are about to engage in a major battle with the Filipinos on Palau Island."

He Yang said:

"It began as a soldier and ended as a soldier."

Only when blood is shed can we be a family.

The family had many conflicts and arguments, but they were ultimately family members who had shed blood together.

Sun Jinde remained silent for a moment, then asked:

“How about we name this place? The Spanish call it Santa Ana Island, so let’s call it Mazu Island. May Mazu bless me so I can return to Taiwan alive.”

"what ever."

He Yang didn't mind.

Suddenly, someone shouted in a heavily accented Hokkien-accented Mandarin:

"They're here again, keep fighting!"

"Beat the son of a bitch!"

Several thousand Taiwanese soldiers engaged in a fierce battle with the Filipinos on a narrow, cramped beach. They fought until they were bloodied and exhausted, and the changing political landscape of Taiwan and the pain of being an orphan in Asia were all contained within each bloody clash.

Chapter 812: The Noblest Wrath (5300 words)

"The First Legion isn't there!"

When the White House spokesperson answers reporters in such language, even seasoned journalists from various channels can still describe it as 'the full spectrum of human experience'.

Everyone's expressions oscillated between barely holding back and managing to stay composed, while the speaker looked utterly devastated, completely unable to reconcile his words with his own.

"I'll repeat myself, there is no First Army there! The headquarters of the U.S. First Army has always been in Hawaii, and that has never changed!"

In short, they simply cannot admit that a U.S. military regiment attempted to be sent to Taiwan for training, while China acted two months in advance, resulting in a large group of new recruits being stranded in Kaohsiung. The problem is that videos and analyses are already circulating widely online, and the U.S.'s abysmal secrecy mechanisms mean they can't hide anything.

While major media outlets held White House press conferences, they were already preparing news reports on the 'collapse of the Vance administration'.

Everyone knows:

"It's over. If Vance admits that the First Army is in Taiwan, he might be able to salvage a little bit of his public image..."

This is a major taboo for politicians: failing to take responsibility at crucial moments.

While ordinary politicians can certainly shirk responsibility and run away, the president is the ultimate person who must bear the responsibility.

This may be a common characteristic of right-wing technologists.

He's incredibly bold when it comes to getting things done, but runs away as fast as he can when it comes to taking responsibility. He wants to maintain his image and family business, but he quickly distances himself from his political stance, ultimately becoming a slippery character despised by everyone. Musk was expelled from the political arena in this way, and now Vance hasn't been able to hide his true colors either.

Meanwhile, in the distant East.

Drones flying over Kaohsiung City broadcast the audio of the White House press briefing in sync with the event.

"The First Legion is not there! Repeat, the First Legion is not there!"

Then came the English version of the persuasion to surrender:

"US troops on the other side, lay down your weapons. The United States no longer recognizes your existence. As long as you step out of the trenches, we will guarantee your personal safety and the integrity of your lives..."

Of course, this nonsense isn't very useful; in a sense, it's meant for the citizens of Kaohsiung.

Let's demonstrate the benevolent and righteous nature of a king's army.

The American soldiers who were being called upon were sweating profusely and looking extremely nervous, dressed in their standard uniforms, crawling among various trenches, walls, and streets, their expressions blank.

The main reason is that they don't actually understand English.

The surrender appeals in Kaohsiung, coupled with the tense and exciting battlefield atmosphere, were recorded by Kaohsiung residents who were watching from their homes. These videos were then circulated on the American internet, triggering a frenzied outburst from countless American political commentators.

The ugly behavior of online commentators after their defenses crumbled has spread widely online, and a wave of sentimentality is gradually emerging:

"America is abandoning its voters!"

"If we can't save the First Corps, America will be nothing!"

"From this moment forward, I declare myself a citizen of the People's Republic of China. I unconditionally support the Chairman's decision and uphold the policies of the Party and the State..."

As the saying goes, the more extreme one's thinking, the more ridiculous one becomes after one's defenses crumble. Especially among the online political commentators who rely on repeatedly inciting public opinion and creating pressure, a considerable number of people, lacking professional knowledge and the ability to withstand pressure, have broken down and turned against Vance, becoming his absolute opponents.

The command post of the Zhenhai battleship was extremely tense. Officers from the People's Liberation Army, the Allied Forces, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, and the South Korean Army scurried around like insects. The latter two were merely there to observe, so they could be disregarded.

Li Xinghe demanded that the battle end on the 10th, which is tomorrow, Tuesday.

"The general's order is to pass down: eliminate them by tomorrow, and do not interfere with Tuesday's victory celebration."

Theoretically speaking, such a requirement is not scientific.

But the situation is already as it is, and it doesn't matter whether it's a day sooner or later. Everyone knows what kind of American troops are stationed in Kaohsiung.

Some people online questioned Li Xinghe's strategic arrangements, saying that he disregarded the lives of his soldiers and that his tactics were unscientific.

Li Xinghe then took the time to write a reply:

"If the fighting ends on July 10, we can take this opportunity to combine it with the July 7 Incident Memorial Day to create a three-day holiday. If it goes beyond that date, it cannot be a holiday. If a holiday is established, we can create a 'grand three-day holiday' among China, Japan, and South Korea to commemorate peace in Northeast Asia."

Netizens immediately changed their tune, praising Li Xinghe as the world's best person.

At the same time, a considerable number of military technical personnel are entering the command post. As members of various military branches, technology companies, and research institutes, they are here to test the combat capabilities of their own weapons when facing the US military.

This is the first time the US military has been able to conduct a wartime readiness test, and we can't let this opportunity slip by.

Senior Colonel Jia Yongliang and Senior Colonel Zhang Rui are still using the old methods to conduct a morale mobilization of the entire army:

"Although the enemy on the other side is weak, we must treat them as a formidable foe!"

The soldiers below were all amused.

Damn it, what kind of powerful military are you guys talking about? I haven't seen any since the landing. I've been tense from beginning to end, thinking I'm about to face a Trisolaran fleet.

On the night of July 9th.

After clearing out various war outposts in the surrounding area, the PLA and the coalition forces began to attempt to storm into the city.

At this time, the troops they sent out were... robot dogs and drones.

In addition, various unmanned combat vehicles also provide a good opportunity to conduct battlefield testing.

Under the new era's operational guidelines, long-range unmanned warfare has always been a hot topic. This was no exception; in the armored vehicles behind, a large number of e-sports addicts wearing AR glasses were remotely controlling drones and robotic dogs, approaching the 7th Division's fortified area in the dead of night.

This was a scene that Americans had never imagined.

In the pitch-black night, on the dimly lit streets, several robotic dogs, guided by drones, used infrared cameras to detect enemies, stealthily infiltrated the barracks, and carried out a point-to-point elimination plan against the soldiers with silenced rifles.

"What the hell is this...?"

"It's a dog! It's a robot! It's a Terminator!"

Rifle dogs, pistol dogs, grenade launcher dogs—all sorts of dogs wage silent slaughter in the darkness.

Self-propelled combat vehicles, infrared and ultraviolet reconnaissance vehicles, and various other vehicles provide logistical support and flank support for the dogs.

Internet addicts, just like playing video games, kill one enemy after another, and the price they pay is some not-so-expensive gaming equipment.

The industrial zone should have been easy to defend and difficult to attack, but the 7th Division had no way to deal with it and quickly retreated.

Three hours later, the 7th Division collapsed completely and fled from the Kaohsiung Processing Zone Peninsula and Cijin District.

The battlefield was close to the industrial area and Kaohsiung International Airport.

The 17th Artillery Brigade deployed its HIMARS rocket launchers to bombard the Allied battleships docked in the outer harbor, hoping to use this to resist the Allied attack. Unfortunately, their HIMARS rockets had little effect on the battleships; the fully enclosed, stealthy bridges were exceptionally resilient.

This scene was filmed by Kaohsiung citizens and used to mock the US military, saying they seemed insignificant and utterly harmless against battleships.

As for the HIMARS units in these exposed locations, they were quickly eliminated by suicide drones.

The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade scrambled its various UH-60 attack helicopters at Kaohsiung International Airport in an attempt to shoot down the erratic drones flying around in the air.

However, it was shot down by a HQ-17 anti-aircraft missile shortly after takeoff.

Black Hawk Down, helicopter crashed onto the runway like a helpless little bird.

The missile boy on the other side gave a sharp review of the US military:

"Idiot! Do you think everyone is like the US military, without field air defense?!"

It was just getting light on July 10th.

一晚上的进攻非常迅速，第25师、17炮兵旅、16战航旅纷纷失去作战能力。对方只剩下第7师、第11空降师与一个555工兵旅。

So everyone stayed awake, dragged out the internet addicts who were still playing esports, and replaced them with a second batch of internet addicts, and the battle continued.

"Today, we launched a fierce attack on their headquarters. We are considering using naval gun support..."

However, this idea was hastily opposed by some members of the Taiwanese military:

"The Chinese steel companies, the Chinese oil companies, and the natural gas storage tank areas—those places really can't be bombarded with heavy artillery. It would be a disaster."

Although they all bear the "China" prefix, they are actually Taiwanese companies, products of heavy industry left over from Chiang Ching-kuo's Ten Major Construction Projects. At the time, the "China" prefix was highly valued, to the point that China Aviation and Aviation China were actually two separate companies, one on the mainland and the other on the Taiwan Strait.

People dying isn't the problem, but the thought of potential oil spills and natural gas explosions is enough to send chills down everyone's spine.

"But the boss said the battle will end on the 10th."

The Taiwanese military proposed a plan that seemed excessively crazy to many:

"We have nerve gas grenades, should we use them?"

"Forehead……"

Everyone sighed and covered their foreheads.

However, using poison gas was not cost-effective, because Kaohsiung residents would have to return to work after the war.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoqian rejected the idea:

"No need. The 1st Armored Division has arrived. They are currently moving in Pingtung County, southeast of Kaohsiung City, and will soon be able to penetrate the natural gas storage tank area in Xiaogang District."

The 1st Armored Division's flanking maneuver was quite successful.

……

11:7 AM on September 10th.

The final offensive begins.

Drones flew through the air like a swarm of bees, attacking from all directions.

On the ground, various robotic dogs swarmed away like insects.