89: Chapter 89 The Practical Significance and Strategic Value of Strategic Intimidation!

"I believe that under the shock of this miraculous victory, coupled with this heavyweight plan of ours, we will inevitably be able to exert the maximum degree of strategic intimidation upon all nations of the world!"

"For a long time to come, they will not dare to openly oppose China!"

"It will also allow our Chinese people to gain a huge boost in confidence, thereby better dedicating themselves to the country's production and construction!"

Hearing these earth-shattering words from Lin Mo, everyone was stunned!

Do you even know what you are saying?

Making it completely public is one thing, but to come up with such an ethereal future plan—do you even believe it yourself?

You should at least prepare a draft before bragging!

On the side, Chief of Staff Zhou Wuzheng clicked his tongue in secret; this Chief Designer Lin really dares to think and speak!

In all his years in the military, this was the first time he had seen such a courageous young man!

On the other end of the video call, everyone looked at each other in dismay.

They had thought Lin Mo might lean a bit towards The Hawks, but once those words came out, even these seasoned power-holders were completely dumbfounded!

They had previously been considering whether or not to declassify information regarding the Nantianmen Project and the Aerospace Fighter, but they never expected that this kid, Lin Mo, was the real savage!

Damn, even Star Destroyers are out; who are you trying to intimidate?

Compared to Lin Mo, The Hawks are conservative!

However... this proposal from Lin Mo happens to have a very high degree of feasibility!

If the effect is good, the Western Alliance countries will be temporarily deterred by China, not daring to target China for a short time, which will buy precious time for China's development!

This is the true practical significance and strategic value that implementing strategic intimidation should have!

Long Jianjun shook his head and sighed: "As expected of someone who voluntarily applied to the Strategic Intimidation Bureau; Comrade Jingwu finally has a successor!"

Chief Designer Bai Yannian spoke up: "Comrade Lin Mo, please allow us to briefly discuss this."

About five minutes later, the video conference reconnected, and Chief Designer Bai Yannian raised everyone's concerns.

"Comrade Lin Mo, your proposal is very good, and at first glance, there are no problems."

"The only concern is that if the leadership of the Western Alliance countries has strong psychological fortitude and is not deterred by our China's strategic intimidation, wouldn't it be counterproductive?"

"At that time, it would instead cause them to coalesce into an even tighter military alliance, which would be a curse rather than a blessing for China!"

"If it really comes to that, we would effectively have given away the Nantianmen Project for nothing!"

"You have to know, the strategic value of the 'Xuan Nu' Aerospace Fighter is truly too great; if it doesn't serve a good purpose, it would be a real pity!"

Hearing this, Lin Mo smiled. Regarding these issues, he had long made plans in his heart.

"Leaders, since I was able to put forward this proposal, I naturally considered these factors as well."

"If we were to simply disclose the battle plan and then announce a high-level scientific research plan,"

"The Western Alliance countries would be even more likely to feel fear due to China's rapid rise, and then band together to target China!"

"Therefore, we need to formulate a key strategy to sow discord among these countries and specifically prevent this problem from happening!"

In the video, everyone looked at each other, "Comrade Lin Mo, if you have any brilliant ideas, feel free to speak!"

Lin Mo said calmly: "My suggestion is: Diplomacy!"

Hearing this, a flash of brilliance crossed the eyes of Chief Designer Bai Yannian. The others were also smart people and understood instantly!

"Comrade Lin Mo, are you talking about military diplomacy?" General Yun Feijie's tone carried a hint of excitement.

Lin Mo smiled and replied: "Commander-in-Chief Yun has keen insight; what I want to say is indeed military diplomacy!"

"In the last meeting, weren't you all discussing the China Military Industry Equipment Exhibition?"

"After this eight-nation maritime combat exercise, I think there won't be a single country on this planet that isn't tempted by the Exoskeleton Armor."

"Then this press conference is a great promotional opportunity!"

"We can officially announce the news of the China Military Industry Equipment Exhibition to the outside world, and then use the simplified version of the Exoskeleton Armor as the heavyweight exhibit!"

Everyone nodded one after another; selling the simplified version of the Kunlun Generation I Exoskeleton Armor was a plan they had long agreed upon with Lin Mo.

Everyone was very reassured about the risks; the main reason, besides the fact that the second-generation technology had already been updated and iterated, was most crucially because Lin Mo had set up many backdoors in the armor.

Even if sold externally, China would still hold the critical lifeline, making it impossible to pose a threat to China!

However, exactly how it would be sold had not yet been formally determined!

Lin Mo continued with a smile: "Of course, which countries to win over, how much to sell it for, and how many armor functions to strip away—these are all things we can control."

"Regarding these diplomatic matters, you leaders are the most professional, so I won't show off my clumsy skills."

Hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

Not only that, but many aspects, including what kind of trade agreements to formulate, specific delivery deadlines, and who to prioritize for delivery, were all chips in China's hands!

Once the Western Alliance countries had designs on China's Exoskeleton Armor, they would inevitably be led by the nose!

General Yun Feijie's smile carried a hint of deviousness: "Comrade Lin Mo's proposal is extremely brilliant; after this reminder, I also have some divergent thoughts!"

"Why don't we bundle some of China's phased-out military equipment with the Exoskeleton Armor and sell them as a package!"

"We could even sell the Jian-20!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the high-ranking military officials listening to the meeting clicked their tongues in secret.

The Jian-20 was a fifth-generation aircraft that had only been developed last year; the pilots hadn't even had time to warm their seats yet!

Currently, among the countries on this planet, only Eagle Country, Russia, and China possessed the level and capability to develop fifth-generation aircraft; were they really going to sell them off now?

Chief Designer Bai Yannian nodded, "Comrade Yun Feijie is right!"

"Once the 'Xuan Nu' Aerospace Fighter, this seventh-generation aircraft, is officially commissioned, the Jian-20, as a fifth-generation aircraft, will soon be retired!"

"Instead of keeping them in the warehouse as decorations or souvenirs,"

"It would be better to sell them at a high price; not only can we earn a huge amount of foreign exchange, but we can also win over some countries!"

"Before the goods are delivered, all Western Alliance countries that have signed military sales orders with China will inevitably be unable to stand on the same line with Eagle Country to target China!"

Others also spoke up, expressing their own thoughts, and soon a preliminary "Military Diplomacy Plan" was discussed.

Long Jianjun nodded with satisfaction: "Our China's initial leader once said that so-called politics is about making as many friends as possible and making as few enemies as possible!"

"This military diplomacy can be said to perfectly interpret this statement!"

"Then it is settled!"

"Comrade Lin Mo, the draft for the 'Huaxia Future Five-Year Scientific Research Plan' is in your hands."

"No problem, give me half a day; I will provide the first draft before this evening and the complete draft within tomorrow!"

Chief Designer Bai Yannian said: "Be sure to make this plan as perfect as possible! Thank you for your hard work!"

...

Across the ocean.

Eagle Country's Pentagon.

Because they felt that victory was already in their grasp, Secretary of Defense Charles of the Eagle Country Department of Defense, along with most of the Eagle Country military high command, did not watch the live broadcast of the combat exercise.

When the news of the failure of the combat exercise and the specific reasons for the failure were received, Secretary of Defense Charles was completely dumbfounded.