53: A massive allied fleet! Will history repeat itself?

Deep in the South China Sea.

The sea breeze rolled the waves.

Ten frigates and nine destroyers formed a battle array.

The hulls gleamed coldly.

Silver-white Super Energy Laser Cannons were hidden in the bow and stern.

At the same time, an inconspicuous vessel followed from afar.

After all the warships entered the designated sea area.

They began to enter a state of silence.

Merely waiting for the 'prey' to deliver itself.

Only that special vessel continued to wander toward the high seas!

...White House of Eagle Sauce.

Due to the time difference.

It was already nighttime.

But the lights in the presidential office were still on.

Ever since the Great Xia Country broke through their semiconductor blockade.

President Trump had never left work early again.

He had to work overtime every day to handle various affairs.

At this moment, Trump leaned back in his leather chair.

He held a cigar between his fingers, puffing smoke.

On the desk lay a piece of the latest intelligence.

Title: “Great Xia South China Sea Warship Assembly Status.”

“Only 20 ships?”

Trump’s eyes were full of disdain.

He stubbed the cigar out in the ashtray, and sparks flew.

“Great Xia Country, you still think you can stop our Eight-Nation Alliance exercise with these 20 warships?”

“Dream on!”

Trump looked at the intelligence report.

His eyes were full of contempt.

He also knew that the Great Xia Country's naval strength had improved rapidly in recent years.

But compared to Eagle Sauce Country, the gap was significant.

Wanting to use this small number of warships to contend against their Eight-Nation Alliance?

Clearly impossible!

It's just that Trump didn't know.

Their intelligence report missed one ship.

They hadn't detected that special vessel.

Triff, the Director of the CIA standing next to him, nodded in agreement:

“The President is wise!”

“Our Eight-Nation Alliance alone has 5 aircraft carriers.”

“We have over 55 destroyers and frigates combined.”

“Plus 10 submarines!”

“A total of 70 ships!”

“With 20 warships, how can Great Xia fight us?!”

Trump thoroughly enjoyed this flattery.

His face was almost splitting from smiling.

“Triff, you have great foresight!”

“The maritime hegemon of Blue Star will always be our Eagle Sauce Country.”

“They're testing new weapons? They're probably just trying to fool people!”

Triff complimented, “Exactly, the Great Xia Country's Navy is nothing but a clown show!”

If it were the Army, they might still be wary.

But the Navy is not even in the same league.

After chatting for a while.

Trump suddenly changed the subject.

“How is the research and development of the quantum lithography machine and the Laser Cannon progressing?”

Triff’s smile instantly froze, and he explained in a low voice:

“Mr. President... the progress is not ideal.”

“The quantum lithography machine technology is stagnant, with no breakthroughs.”

“The range of the Laser Cannon can only reach 80 kilometers at most, and we still can't solve the previous drawbacks.”

“The gap compared to Great Xia's technology is too wide...”

“Not a single breakthrough?”

Trump's face instantly darkened.

Suddenly, he stood up abruptly and slammed his hand on the desk in anger.

“Trash!”

“A bunch of useless trash!”

“Tens of billions of US dollars poured into it!”

“And gathering all the top semiconductor scientists in our alliance, yet there are no breakthroughs?”

“Are those scientists just sitting around doing nothing?”

Triff looked innocent.

He was only responsible for intelligence.

How would he know about technical matters?

Trump had simply ordered him to monitor the R&D progress.

That's the only reason he knew anything about it.

Although innocent, Triff still gritted his teeth and explained:

“Please calm your anger, Mr. President!”

“The scientists are already working extremely hard to achieve a breakthrough!”

“It's just that Great Xia's technology is truly too advanced...”

“Advanced?”

Trump roared.

“That means you haven't worked hard enough!”

“Issue an order immediately!”

“Double the R&D budget!”

“The quantum lithography machine and the Laser Cannon must achieve breakthroughs within half a year!”

“And the 6th-generation aircraft!”

“Increase investment!”

“We absolutely cannot let Great Xia get ahead again!”

“Understood!”

Triff quickly agreed.

But he wasn't optimistic in his heart.

Although he didn't really understand technology.

He still knew!

Some technologies cannot be successfully developed in a very short time just by throwing money at them.

Often, all it takes is a turning point.

Or a flash of inspiration from a certain scientist.

That might lead to the point of breakthrough.

But Triff dared not question Trump's decision.

He could only silently relay the order.

Trump took a deep breath, trying hard to calm himself.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Looking at the White House lawn outside the window, a fierce light appeared in his eyes.

“Doesn't Great Xia like to show off its muscles?”

“Then I will let the whole world see who the true hegemon is!”

He turned and ordered Secretary of State Remundo:

“Send out the notice!”

“The joint military exercise on November 11th will be broadcast globally!”

“I want Great Xia to lose face in front of the entire world!”

“Let them know the consequences of opposing Eagle Sauce Country!”

“Yes!”

Remundo responded and then left the office... Soon.

Eagle Sauce Country officially released an announcement.

[The Eight-Nation Joint Military Exercise will be broadcast globally on November 11th. Stay tuned!]

As soon as the announcement was released.

The domestic network in Eagle Sauce Country instantly boiled over.

“They're actually broadcasting the military exercise? Is the government planning something big?!”

“The Eight-Nation Alliance is deployed, let's see how arrogant Great Xia Country can be this time!”

“Haha, this time we'll let the whole world see the might of our Eagle Sauce Country!”

“The President is dominant, this is how our Eagle Sauce Country should be!”

All sorts of boasts and shouts filled the internet.

It was as if Great Xia had already become meat on their chopping block.

At the same time, the international community completely erupted.

On the Sakura Country forums.

The screen was filled with arrogant remarks.

“Yōshi! We are finally going to let Great Xia see how formidable we are!”

“In this military exercise, our 'izumo' will charge at the very front!”

“Great Xia Country, just wait for our Sakura Country to recapture its former glory!”

South Korea netizens were even crazier.

“The sejong the great ship is number one in the world!”

“Great Xia? Just a country of thieves!”

“This time we will let Great Xia witness the power of our South Korea!”

Fei Hou Country.

President Little Marcos also directly held a press conference.

“With Big Brother Eagle Sauce backing us up!”

“We are no longer afraid of Great Xia!”

“In this military exercise, we will reclaim the sea areas that belong to us!”

India.

The Prime Minister's office.

Old Immortal Dimo saw that Eagle Sauce Country was going to broadcast globally.

He immediately changed his mind,

“Give the order immediately, this time let our two aircraft carriers move closer to the front!”

“We must show off our powerful 'muscles' in front of the whole world!”

...Great Xia Country netizens, on the contrary, were very calm.

They were even full of anticipation.

“Hehe! Eagle Sauce Country is still so arrogant, I guess? I hope they don't chicken out that day!”

“Just wait! When the time comes, we'll let you know what despair is!”

“Looking forward to November 11th! Let's see how Great Xia slaps them down!”

In the comment section.

All the voices were confident.

Everyone was waiting to see the Eight-Nation Alliance become a laughingstock.

This was the confidence brought to the people by technological breakthroughs.

If it were in the past.

Hearing about Eagle Sauce Country's joint military exercise would have long resulted in widespread condemnation.

Because at that time, the domestic Navy strength was indeed too far behind.

Every time, they could only defend begrudgingly.

Even if Eagle Sauce Country's military sometimes crossed the line.

They only issued warnings and drove them away.

Every time they saw this situation.

The people would feel a sense of powerlessness.

Their hearts were full of grievance yet they were helpless.

But now things were different.

With the continuous technological breakthroughs.

Coupled with the installation of Super Laser Cannons on ships.

The Navy's strength directly saw an explosive increase.

The people of the country straightened their backs.

Everyone knew clearly in their hearts.

The country now had the confidence and capability to deal with any challenge.

The days of being bullied by others were gone forever.

Instead, they were even more looking forward to Eagle Sauce Country being as arrogant and crossing the line as before.

When that happens, they can take revenge!