CHAPTER 640: CHAPTER 308: [REPUBLIC: WHAT IS FIREPOWER MANIA?]

Upon hearing these words.

The viewers in the livestream chat on Blue Star didn’t know what to say.

This is a case of not recognizing one’s own limits, having been beaten for a thousand years and still not learning their lesson.

Wu Jie continued to say:

"And when they’re feeling ’humiliated’ in this way."

"They often try to save face for themselves."

"So."

"When the Republic completed its strategic goals and withdrew troops after intimidating the Hanoi region."

"What appeared as a normal retreat to the Republic."

"Wasn’t viewed the same way within the Vietnam Federation."

"First of all, they propagated that the Republic withdrew its troops out of fear of the Soviet Union."

"Because at the time, the Soviet Union was at the peak of military expansion, even having entered the Afghanistan Federation, so the withdrawal of the Republic’s troops was portrayed within the Vietnam Federation as due to the Soviet Union’s intimidation."

"Yet they never consider."

"How the Republic and the Soviet Union had reached a point of military standoff, why would the Soviet factor be a consideration in this aspect."

Upon hearing these words.

The viewers in the livestream chat on Blue Star couldn’t help but nod.

Indeed.

Ever since the 1969 incident, both sides, if not for the possession of nuclear weapons and the fear of the U.S. taking advantage, would likely have taken more drastic actions long ago.

Why would the presence of the Soviet Union cause the Republic to withdraw its troops?

But apparently.

From the perspective of the Vietnam Federation, they cannot think on this level.

After all, their focus is solely on their own small corner, and they’re completely unable to analyze the thinking layers of major powers like the Soviet Union, United States, and the Republic.

Wu Jie continued:

"Besides believing the Republic withdrew due to the Soviet Union’s intimidation."

"Inside the Vietnam Federation, there is also propaganda of being the victim."

"Not a word about how, in the past 6 months, they initiated over 700 armed conflicts."

"So under this propaganda."

"The population within the Vietnam Federation is also outraged, and the Vietnam Federation goes with the flow, waiting until the Republic’s troops completely withdraw."

"In order to save face, perhaps."

"They actually launched a proactive attack, attempting to provoke the Republic further."

"Displaying a kind of ’even if I can’t beat you, I’ll never admit defeat’ defiance strategy."

"What can I say?"

"It’s like a child losing face in front of an adult."

"The child glares and shouts at the adult, trying to show the surrounding adults that even though you can discipline me, I am definitely not submitting."

"Trying to gain the attention of other ’people.’

"Just like a child testing the limits and patience of their parents with tantrums."

"They’re betting that the stronger party, due to costs, morality, or international opinion, won’t escalate the strikes indefinitely."

"Unfortunately, they bet wrong."

"Including the India Federation, they all share this mindset."

"After being long dominated by the British and French Federations, suddenly achieving a great victory."

"Going from long-term suppression to sudden victory."

"The national confidence quickly swelled, swiftly shifting from a victim mentality to regional hegemonic ambition."

"Seeking security by dominating neighboring countries."

"A beautiful idea."

"But you have to ask whether the United States agrees, whether the Soviet Union agrees, whether the Republic agrees."

"You can’t just go ahead without asking...."

"It’s like completely ignoring the United Nations."

"And it’s not enough for just one to agree, all must agree for you to proceed."

"Thus...."

"In this kind of backdrop."

Wu Jie said, then brought out a map.

Looking at the map.

After the first round of strikes, the Republic had fully withdrawn to its homeland.

Then Wu Jie switched to another map, on which the color representing the Vietnam Federation had already encroached within the territory of the Republic:

"That’s right."

"The Vietnam Federation actually took the initiative to attack."

"After the Republic withdrew, Vietnam Federation went further."

"And then...."

"It leads to the current situation."

As he spoke.

Wu Jie took down the map displayed in the livestream, revealing a big mountain on the opposite side to the viewers on Blue Star, as Wu Jie continued speaking:

"After the Vietnam Federation provoked yet again."

"The Republic initiated a cycle of battles."

"What is a cycle of battles?"

"It means troops from various military districts are brought over one by one, to battle against the Vietnam Federation on the other side."

"I won’t enter and fight you."

"I’ll just engage you round after round from the border."

"That’s the strategy."

"The soldiers on the Vietnam Federation side must be on standby all year round, dealing with strikes from the Republic, while the Republic’s personnel rotate, and it might take several years to rotate through all of them."

"So this tactic from the Republic is like teaching a child a lesson."

"Aren’t you shouting and screaming?"

"Trying to grab others’ attention?"

"Alright then."

"I won’t beat you harshly, after all, there are so many adults watching."

"I’ll just kick you once every minute."

"You’ll just have to grit your teeth and endure it."

"When you admit to reaching your limits, then we’ll talk again."

"See."

"A very simple strategy."

"To deal with a child’s screams, you have to wear them down slowly."

"Perhaps at the first, second kick, he’s still staring with hatred at you."

"But when it’s the tenth, twentieth kick landing."

"He has begun to fear, especially with all the ’adults’ around not reacting at all."

"At this point, his psyche has begun to feel fear."

"When the hundredth kick lands, he has realized the reality, crying and begging you to let him go as he’s grown too scared."

"It’s just a matter of seeing how long the Vietnam Federation can hold out."