90: The United States sent troops to obstruct Fang Le's visiting delegation, and the war broke out again!

In the United States, at the Secretary of Defense's office in the Pentagon, Secretary Savitz convened a small meeting with several high-ranking officials.

"What do you all think about the Anti-War Army's impending visit?"

Claire, the Speaker of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, "I find it very strange. The Anti-War Army couldn't possibly not know that our U.S. Military won't allow them to conduct any diplomacy during the ceasefire."

"It's even more impossible for us to allow them to use those B Series Bombers to form an escort fleet for their visit."

"But they insist on doing this... I believe this is an order from China!"

Mitch, the Secretary of the Army, nodded, "Speaker Claire is right; this is definitely an order from China!"

Previously, to alleviate the pressure on the Anti-War Army's front lines, China surprisingly mobilized at least three of its five major war zones and all of its naval fleets to conduct live-fire exercises. It seemed as though they intended to take advantage of the U.S. Military's main forces being delayed in Darwin City to reclaim their territory, forcing the U.S. Military's main forces to return to defend their West Pacific bases.

However, even after the U.S. Military's main forces were in position, China made no substantive moves in the southeastern direction.

Despite such a prime opportunity to unify their territory, China simply let it pass.

Even high-ranking U.S. officials found it unbelievable at the time.

But later, they understood.

China was not in a hurry to reclaim the southeast; instead, they wanted to use the situation in the southeast as a pretext to tie down a large amount of U.S. Military resources in the West Pacific, thereby preventing the United States from deploying additional forces to stabilize the situation in South Australia.

It is evident that the Anti-War Army in South Australia holds a higher importance to the high-ranking officials in China than even the situation in the Southeast Strait!

Lorenz, the Secretary of the Navy, said, "As for China's motive in instructing the Anti-War Army to visit, it must be to obtain those strategic bombers!"

"The B-1, B-2, B-52, and B-21 are all important stealth or semi-stealth bombers of our country, with ranges varying from 8,000 to 16,000 kilometers."

"If China acquires these heavy strategic bombers, or obtains the technology behind them, they could extend their long-range nuclear delivery capability directly to the entire North American continent!"

Fry, the Secretary of the Air Force, said, "That's right, they've been researching a 20-series heavy bomber project, but there haven't been any definite results. I guess there have been obstacles in the development, which is why the release has been repeatedly delayed."

"But once they have our strategic bomber prototypes, their own heavy bomber development will also achieve a breakthrough!"

The three Ministers spoke with certainty.

Secretary Savitz and Speaker Claire thought the same.

Secretary Savitz then nodded and stated, "In that case, we will finalize a plan to intercept the Anti-War Army's visiting fleet... After this meeting, I will request a special military operation from President Joe Rossi, and I anticipate the President will not object."

"Understood, Minister..."

On the Anti-War Army's side.

Yue Hanshan convened a meeting of all group army high-ranking officials.

"The U.S. Military will definitely act in concert to intercept our diplomatic visit."

"Therefore, we must make the highest level of preparations."

"Regarding the Air Force, all combat aircraft will be dispatched simultaneously; no air power needs to be held back, as the base does not require air force protection."

"All combat aircraft will join the escort formation, while armed helicopters will patrol at low altitudes."

"Once enemy aircraft are detected within firing range, do not hesitate; engage directly!"

"The base will provide intelligence to all Air Force units."

All Air Force unit commanders responded in unison with a loud affirmation.

Yue Hanshan: "Ground forces must also be deployed."

"The American military will certainly deploy anti-aircraft fire, including ground-based anti-aircraft fire, so the Anti-War Army must also deploy large-scale ground forces along the route of our aircraft fleet to clear and eliminate the ground anti-aircraft forces sent by the American military."

"I demand that our People's Army be deployed along the ground portion of the entire visit route, spanning over a thousand kilometers!"

All Army generals also responded loudly, "Yes!"

Yue Hanshan: "Furthermore, during our People's Army's collective external operations, everyone remaining at the base is forbidden from going out without authorization, to prevent the leakage of our military secrets!"

Relevant military officers also responded loudly.

Just then, a meeting assistant came in to report:

"There's an urgent contact from the Information Support Unit; the Commander-in-Chief is also there. General Yue and Political Commissar Zhao are requested to go personally."

Yue Hanshan didn't ask what it was about. He took Zhao Gang and several of the highest-ranking military officials to the base where the Information Support Unit was stationed.

Fang Le was indeed there.

Fang Le explained the reason for calling them over:

"It's China. They requested a direct long-distance video communication with us, so I called you all over."

Yue Hanshan and the others were surprised.

Although the Anti-War Army and China had established a stable information exchange network, video communication, which is prone to leaks and leaving traces, was a first.

When the long-distance video communication with China was initiated, Fang Le recognized the person on the other end of the video and was surprised.

He was in his early sixties, without a single gray hair, looking very robust and resolute, clearly a decisive individual.

Fang Le recognized him at first glance because there was public online information about him.

—The Minister of Defense of China, Dong Changjun!

Dong Changjun scanned the Anti-War Army's high-ranking officials on their side, his gaze finally settling on Fang Le, who was wearing a mask, and he calmly asked:

"You must be the Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-War Army, Commander Fang? A pleasure to meet you. I am Dong Changjun, the Minister of Defense of China."

Fang Le immediately felt a profound military presence across the screen; his aura was like a mountain.

"A pleasure to meet you. My surname is Fang, and I am currently the Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-War Army. Hello."

Dong Changjun didn't waste time, stating, "Is your side truly coming to visit our country?"

Fang Le nodded firmly, "The established itinerary will not be changed."

Dong Changjun: "That's good. Although your side is in Australia, our side cannot directly send troops to meet you, but our country will do its best to provide support!"

"Throughout your journey, from departure until leaving the territory, our side will strive to provide intelligence support, and if necessary, also interference against the enemy. You can rest assured."

"The sky above Australia will be open for you. If one side on the battlefield becomes blind, sightless, it will definitely be your American military, not you!"

This was said subtly.

Fang Le, Yue Hanshan, and the others were greatly surprised.

The United States would certainly launch an interception before the visiting delegation left Australian airspace.

During this process, the only support China could provide was satellite intelligence.

But Dong Changjun also said that at that time, it would not be the Anti-War Army that would become blind, but the Anti-War Army's American military.

Does that mean China would once again actively disrupt the United States' satellite system for the Anti-War Army?

This...

Fang Le didn't know what to say.

The decision to visit was his.

But clearly, he wasn't bearing the risk alone.

He was ultimately moved and nodded, saying, "Thank you very much for your country's assistance."

"Our side will not let your country bear this cost in vain; we will certainly repay this kindness."

The communication ended.

Fang Le looked at his generals around him and said, "Let's act. I want to visit!!!"