CHAPTER 635: CHAPTER 305: [1980: SHIFTING OFFENSE AND DEFENSE] (4K)

This led to the frenzied expansion of recent years.

And it seems that it’s not only the Soviet Union; the United States seems to be doing the same.

During the Peninsula War.

Repeated ceasefire proposals were seen by the United States as signs of the Republic’s weakness, resulting in pressuring the Republic into fighting until realizing in the end that they couldn’t win, leading to negotiations.

It seems as though these foreign federations on ’Earth’ only look at the surface.

In fact.

Many Blue Star Players who have played the [Huaxia] series have seen many schemes and plots throughout various dynasties in Huaxia Land, and so they respond after the opponent makes a move.

They calculate three steps ahead.

Thinking about what this move of the opponent really means.

But in reality....

Many foreign federations do not have such long histories and frequent revolutions have led to the continual establishment of new federations or countries.

Countries in Europe focus more on domestic strength.

Rather than historical schemes and plots.

Just taking one step at a time.

Even if they think deeply, they might not figure much out.

But if you let someone from the Republic think.

What is the purpose of cutting military spending?

Is it to mislead us?

The slogan of ’human rights’? What kind of scheme is that?

Could it be moral coercion?

Such intentions are execrable!!!

There’s almost no need to think deeply, various ideas instantly flash through the mind.

But when the Soviet Union sees the actions of the United States.

They see it as proof of the United States’ decline, leading them to crazily expand themselves and mistakenly believe the United States can no longer stop them.

Brazenly entering Afghanistan Federation in 1979, the graveyard of empires.

Trying to conquer it.

Unfortunately, they made many misjudgments.

Yu Feng continued speaking, looking at the information:

"It’s not just the situation in Europe."

"In the Middle East."

"The pro-United States forces in the Iran Federation collapsed, leaving only the Federation in the forefront for the United States in the Middle East."

"Now, the United States has to focus on the Federation and the Saudi Federation in the Middle East."

"Precisely because of the various situations concerning the United States this year."

"Including the fact that the Middle East is left with only supported Federations like the one in Saudi Arabia."

"So the Soviet Union believed the United States really declined, choosing to enter Afghanistan Federation at the end of the year."

"The United States accidentally hit the mark."

"I estimate the United States never expected the Soviet Union to do this."

"Especially considering the policy of the incumbent United States President at the time."

"Reducing military spending, weakening the influence of the United States, ’human rights’ diplomacy, halting military aid prompted allies to switch sides."

"The intention of these approaches was to claim the moral high ground."

"Sadly, it was of little use."

"Because power ultimately speaks.... so this strategy of relying on moral coercion failed."

"But at the same time, it was successful."

"Because it successfully lured the Soviet Union into a trap."

Blue Star netizens in the live broadcast room were twitching at the corners of their mouths.

Indeed.

The United States initially tried to leverage military force but couldn’t succeed, attempting to occupy the moral high ground for coercion and debate instead.

Ultimately, the hard power of the other side ignored their debate.

This strategy was utterly unsuccessful.

Yet, ironically, the actions of the Soviet Union trapped themselves.

Now....

Unintentionally, things fell into place by themselves.

Yu Feng continued:

"And then comes 1980."

"This year."

"Due to the quagmire of Afghanistan Federation and the turmoil in Eastern Europe."

The Soviet Union was overwhelmed, avoiding battles on two fronts.

So they remained silent.

But the United States seized this opportunity, initiating a wave of economic sanctions and grain embargoes.

It caught the Soviet Union completely off guard.

Thus, the strategic transitions of the United States during these five years also ended.

Generally, it can be seen.

It’s still focused on handling internal contradictions and economic issues.

But ultimately, with the move in 1980, they directly struck the Soviet Union’s main artery.

The strategic détente of the United States gradually ended.

After addressing internal issues, it began to regain strategic initiative, laying the foundation for significant changes in the ensuing decade.

But that will be covered in the next session.

Let’s look at the Republic’s side now.

Yu Feng sorted through the information.

Pulled out the one regarding the Republic, and said:

"Like before, the Republic focused on self-development during these five years."

"Let’s first see what changes occurred in the Republic."

"First is the breakthrough in technology."

"In 1976, the Republic successfully tested submarine-launched missiles, forming a nuclear submarine strike system."

"This made the Republic the fifth country in the world to master submarine-launched technology."

"Preliminarily constructed a dual-based second-strike nuclear capability consisting of ’land-based + sea-based’ systems."

"It’s a huge progress."

"However, initially, it could only cover the Asian Region."

"With a relatively small range."

"Not like later, when just one Dongfang-5C could cover the whole globe."

Yu Feng continued speaking:

"Then in 1977."

"This year, the Republic signed procurement agreements with the British Commonwealth and other European countries."

"Mainly for manufacturing large-scale machinery and equipment."

"The Republic’s domestic situation this year was still focused on self-development."

"Then 1978 came."

"This year the Republic still prioritized self-development."

"Alright."

"Now, the Republic’s stance is to quietly make a fortune, no matter how others fight or game externally, they just close the door and develop agriculture honestly, not letting anyone disturb them."

"But this year."

The Republic’s relationship with the United States thawed."

"In a joint communique, it was announced that they would formally establish diplomatic relations on January 1, 1979."

Yu Feng flipped through the data.

Seeing it quickly reached 1979, he said:

"Then 1979 came."

"This year the Republic officially established diplomatic relations with the United States, and also due to the constant provocations of the Vietnam Federation."

"The Republic was forced to launch a defensive counterattack."

"But the battle only lasted just over a month."

"Ending with the retreat of Vietnam Federation after suffering a defeat and the destruction of most of its infrastructure."

"This behavior of the Republic is sane."

"Not wanting to provoke a fight actively, and once gaining an upper hand, willing to negotiate."

"Was the same case with the India Federation."

"However, those in the India Federation thought the Republic was backing down and provoked again."

"Then things couldn’t be helped...."

"Do you know why I brought this up?"

Yu Feng questioned the Blue Star netizens in the live broadcast room.

Many Blue Star netizens posted question marks, somewhat confused.

Yu Feng laughed and said:

"Because after the Republic swept through and defeated the Vietnam Federation, it voluntarily withdrew."

"But."

"This voluntary withdrawal."

"Left the Vietnam Federation somewhat bewildered."

"Believing the Republic was weak and didn’t dare continue fighting."

"Therefore...."

"They charged up to challenge again."

"Seeing this, the Republic decided to enter a rotational battle mode."

"Not launching a massive offensive."

"Instead, deploying one division at a time to fight."

"It was only then that the Vietnam Federation came to its senses."

"But it was too late to call it off."

"Because they were given a chance, which they didn’t utilize."

Yu Feng looked at the intelligence on the Vietnam Federation’s maneuvers, finding them somewhat incomprehensible.

Logically speaking.

Other federations behaving this way could make some sense, considering their short histories and disregard for history, thus jumping to conclusions when the opponent shows any weakness.

Rather than conjecturing any plans from the opponent.

But in the case of the Vietnam Federation, its civilization seemingly never broke, only repeatedly defeated by the Central Plains Dynasty.

They have been fighting for thousands of years, and are still not cognizant of the Republic’s strength?

They have been swept through and yet.

Why assume the Republic became cowardly and wouldn’t fight simply because they withdrew their troops.... this kind of thinking is utterly incomprehensible.

Do they not realize their own battered state.... and still dare to make a face-off return.