Darkstone Code

Chapter 1468: Chapter 1466: Perfection

The speech of Grand President Lemar spread through the media, and some who did not understand him gradually began to try to understand him.

One thing that people recognized was the cruelty of war!

During the First World War, actual combat was not very intense, yet even so, hundreds of thousands died in the war!

Lemar is not a large country, lacking a large population base; all the islands combined here might only add up to one or two million people.

Once such a country is drawn into war and becomes the frontline battlefield between two major nations, whether Lemar’s people want to or not, they will face fire and death directly.

The Grand President’s voice carried a heartfelt plea and also a determination that people could feel!

For a long time after his speech ended, everyone remained silent.

Just when some thought he hadn’t moved the people, one person started clapping, followed by everyone clapping!

Grand President Lemar’s severe expression was replaced by a smile, and he hugged his aide. He had persuaded these people; as long as the people stood by him, he would have the courage to confront the Federation and Peng Jieao!

Lemar will absolutely not get involved in any war!

This is his promise to the people!

The speech of Grand President Lemar quickly spread in the international community, and with the manipulation of some interested parties, his speech spread at an unimaginable speed.

Moreover, in these depictions, he was also established as an extremely positive figure!

Actually, there’s no need for investigation. Whether the Federation or Peng Jieao, they all know clearly that this is the effort of those neutral countries.

They dare not face the ever-benign Federation directly, nor do they dare confront Peng Jieao’s dictator head-on. They can only frantically promote Grand President Lemar’s actions to explore the path for themselves.

If the Federation or Peng Jieao no longer intervenes with Lemar, then those remaining neutral countries will know what to do.

If the two great powers spare no dignity and do not cherish their reputation and interfere in Lemar’s internal affairs, they naturally won’t resist to the end.

For these neutral countries, their reluctance to participate in war and their desire to maintain neutrality stems from having no capital to engage in war.

How can countries with populations of hundreds of thousands, previously independent from a duchy, participate in war?

The entire country can’t assemble five thousand well-equipped soldiers; Peng Jieao’s army might conquer them within ten days, so on what basis do they participate in war?

Rather than becoming cannon fodder in war or continually being blackmailed by core nations, they might as well maintain a neutral stance early on.

At least this way, it’s less likely they’ll be affected by the flames of war.

"...Lemar will absolutely not get involved in any war!"

On television, Grand President Lemar waved his arms and gave his last outcry, his emotions igniting those watching.

"Sometimes when I see these people and what they do and say, I feel like a sinner!"

Mr. Truman lit a cigarette quietly and took a puff.

As he watched the face of Lemar’s President on TV, he was thinking about the situation in the Federation, about the President, about himself, and about the Federation’s future!

"At a different time, maybe we would’ve been great friends, sitting together and chatting."

"It’s evident he loves his country and its people very much, just like us!"

He turned his head to look out the window; the bright sky bore no trace of stormy weather. The storms rising in the East Ocean’s center with the warming temperature didn’t affect Bupen’s weather.

No matter how fierce the storm over the sea, here, it remained sunny.

Sunshine warmly caressed people’s faces, like a mother’s comforting hand stroking a cheek, leaving warmth.

Undoubtedly, this President of Lemar is a commendable leader; at least so far, he is, but for the Federation, he is evidently unsuitable.

His attitude and approach have already caused the Federation Government to feel uncertain.

In fact, after Grand President Lemar expressed dissatisfaction with the Federation’s construction of military installations at Modorik Port, he explained to the President.

His explanation was his concern that the Federation’s fortifications would provoke Peng Jieao, making the seas near the Lemar Islands a focal point of conflict, thereby being touched by war.

If possible, he hoped the Federation could carefully consider whether it was truly necessary to do so.

But... this is the core of the contradiction.

They think the Federation’s fortifications would turn Lemar into a battlefield, hoping they could withdraw a bit.

But for the Sedolas people, if Federation forces aren’t at the forefront and withdraw, then Sedolas itself would fall into becoming a battlefield.

At the same time, for the Federation, if they don’t control the northern sea area of the East Ocean, the Peng Jieao people can quickly land in Mariluo, and then rally the Mariluo people on the ground to attack the Federation.

The Federation hasn’t planned to fight the Peng Jieao’s army on land yet, although the northern defense line has already begun construction.

So, no matter what, the Federation must firmly build a solid defense line in the northern sea area of the East Ocean. Whoever drags the Federation’s feet in this national strategy is the Federation’s enemy!

Even if the original intention of these enemies is not to oppose the Federation.

Mr. Truman’s thoughts drifted a bit, but he quickly pulled them back.

He flicked the ash off his cigarette and sat for a while.

"It seems..." he turned around, looking at Lynch sitting on the sofa, with a slightly regretful smile on his face, "He won’t cooperate with us."

"Then, move him aside..."

Mr. Truman raised his wrist and glanced at his watch, the watch had a calendar, he glanced at it, "It’s now March... Fourteenth, before June, we better find a more suitable person, I don’t trust others to handle this, so I’m counting on you."

Lynch nodded lightly, "That’s very easy, I’ll go there in person."

Mr. Truman slightly furrowed his brow but then relaxed, "The election issue..."

"The people from the Military Industrial Group will keep an eye on it for you, don’t worry, in this matter, the interests and goals of all of us are aligned!"

If Mr. Truman can be elected as the new president of the Federation, with his relationship with the military, the Military Industrial Group won’t lack orders for the next eight years!

So the people from the Military Industrial Group will be more concerned about Mr. Truman’s election than Lynch. As a group rarely mentioned in the Federation, the power of the Military Industrial Group is also very strong, not weaker than its "brothers" at all!

Not long after, Mr. Truman initiated a call to Grand President Lemar, stating in the public communiqué that Mr. Truman can understand Lemar’s position and desire, and promises not to set the battlefield in Lemar.

Supporting Lemar’s desire for neutrality...

The Federation’s response made Grand President Lemar breathe a little easier, and he no longer talked about the defense fortifications at Modorik Port.

Meanwhile, he also opened a port on the far west, providing supplies and rest for the joint exercise fleet.

Peng Jieao’s diplomat seems to have calmed down as well. If the Federation doesn’t continue to pressure Lemar, agitating Grand President Lemar at this time could potentially push him towards the Federation.

For a moment, it seemed as though all the clouds and shadows dissipated entirely with the Grand President’s speech.

Sunlight once again shone on this land, and although some people were unwilling, most have accepted this outcome.

Not participating in the war has its benefits too, at least people would be far from death.

But beneath the seemingly calm surface, there were turbulent undercurrents!

It was already a week later when Lynch arrived in Lemar. He took a specialized fast boat, departing directly from Bupen, passing through Sedolas, and then directly entering the Lemar Islands.

At this time, the joint exercise fleet on the East Ocean hadn’t completed all its projects, and was still hovering near the Lemar Islands. This was also why Lynch was willing to come here personally.

No matter the problem, with just one telegram, the joint fleet could surround the Lemar Islands.

Just after disembarking, as Lynch was still feeling the reassurance of stepping on solid ground, the cousin of the Senior Soldier’s wife approached.

The young man was quite smart, and knew this was an opportunity, a very rare opportunity, he cherished it greatly.

He wanted to help Lynch carry his suitcase. Lynch looked him over, and finally handed the suitcase over.

Inside, there’s actually nothing important, just some business cooperation documents. Lynch’s purpose in coming over was for business negotiations and cooperation.

Originally, he hadn’t thought along these lines, but thinking about the things Lemar was about to face, he suddenly realized this was actually a good opportunity.

Taking advantage of the chaos, he planned to acquire the Lemar National Bank.

The bank’s full name is "Lemar Islands National Bank", it was founded by a group of merchants and the former actual rulers of the Lemar Islands together.

It is currently the largest bank within Lemar’s borders, besides which there are some other banks, but these banks are very limited, unable to cover all islands, and have no reputation internationally.

The Lemar National Bank is well-known because it is also the currency issuing bank for the Lemar Islands currency "Yares"!

The scale of Lynch’s current industries is already large, and at the same time, he needs a private bank to handle some work.

The banks within the Federation can only be looked at, any attempt to acquire them would face great resistance, and he didn’t plan to challenge the existing financial rules.

So the simplest and most effective method was to acquire a weighty foreign bank, then transfer it domestically into the Federation through indirect shareholding.

At the same time, it can even be listed, and perhaps the acquisition costs can be recovered while making a large profit!

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