This Is All Child's Play!
"Fellow countrymen, I have summoned you all here today to announce some of my decisions," the Emperor said in a deep voice.
"In recent years, Eastern Ocean Island has flourished and its international standing has gradually risen."
"We are a peace-loving country that has never antagonized other nations. We have always been self-sufficient and focused on development."
Prior to this speech, the Emperor had already reviewed a large amount of historical material about Eastern Ocean Island at the Pavilion of Pines.
The Eastern Ocean Island was once very weak. For thousands of years, it was a vassal state of the powerful neighboring country, Dragon Country, and was extremely humble!
As times progressed, Eastern Ocean Island began to imitate and learn from the world's powerful nations, fawning over them and begging for their assistance.
It has only gradually improved in the last two years, and we have slowly gained a foothold in this world.
Therefore, the people of this country, like the inhabitants of the Dahe Settlement, have a strong sense of inferiority and crisis, while at the same time possessing an innate sense of pride.
People with this mindset are extremely easy to sway!
"But I don't offend others, yet they still offend me!"
"Over the years, as we have developed, the Eagle Sauce Country, across the sea, has been eyeing us covetously, attempting to restrict us with various hegemonic sanctions and force us into submission to their tyranny!"
Fellow countrymen, do you wish to remain subservient to others? Do you wish to endure such humiliation?
After the Emperor finished speaking, the people on the street began to whisper among themselves.
Some people expressed their worries and lamentations, while others began to echo their sentiments.
No! We must strive to be strong!
"We must strive for self-improvement!"
"The people of Eastern Ocean Island are the most powerful nation!"
Seeing that the people were all agreeing, the Emperor breathed a long sigh of relief, thinking to himself that these NPCs from the Eastern Ocean Islands were indeed easy to fool.
"To become strong, we must strengthen our nation through military power. In this world, only those with advanced weaponry and elite armies can stand invincible!"
"I, the Emperor, have decided to begin conscription on the Eastern Ocean Island, effective immediately! All young men, please join the Dongying military and serve our nation!"
"To prepare for possible future wars!"
It must be said that the Emperor is absolutely adept at manipulating people's hearts and spreading rumors.
His words stirred the enthusiasm of the people, and everyone became excited.
"Military state!"
"Military state!"
Shouting slogans, they surprisingly raised their hands and eagerly joined the army.
Seeing this, the Emperor nodded in satisfaction, then whispered to Itō Hidetaka beside him:
"Ito-kun, please inform the leaders of the several Military Bases and instruct them to cooperate in completing the conscription. Also... begin training as quickly as possible."
At this moment, Itō Hidetaka could be said to have utter admiration for the Emperor before him.
He glanced at the loyalty status in the Instance Backend; the loyalty of these people from the Eastern Ocean Islands had not decreased, but was actually increasing!
Itō Hidetaka never expected that these people would be so easily fooled.
Judging from this, the subsequent conscription went exceptionally smoothly.
Once our military strength is increased, defeating the Eagle Sauce Country will be just around the corner!
Inside the Cliffside Villa.
Lin Ye was sipping his milk tea while watching the progress of the "Raging Waves"Instance.
Seeing the Emperor's series of actions, Lin Ye was not shocked at all; in fact, he was completely calm.
Because all of the Emperor's actions were within his expectations.
Sometimes history repeats itself in surprising ways; sometimes history is inevitable.
He laughed and shook his head as he crushed the firecracker in his milk tea.
"Your Emperor... of all those who have challenged the Raging Waves Instance, I would call you the strongest."
Putting aside his style of doing things, the Emperor, as a member of the top 20 of the Hero Ranking, did indeed show Lin Ye many unique qualities.
In terms of war concepts and strategic planning, they are indeed far superior to most people on Azure Star.
"It's a real shame, though. Your maneuvers are nothing but child's play compared to the Raging Waves..."
The Emperor's calculations would naturally be effective against two equally matched forces.
However, if the difference in combat strength is too great, then all these schemes and tricks are meaningless.
The strength of the Eagle Sauce Country in this Instance is based on the peak combat power of the Eagle Sauce on Blue Star in the previous life. Moreover, because various weapons Military Ordnance can be manufactured without any cost, the Eagle Sauce Country in this Instance is much, much stronger than the Eagle Sauce on Blue Star.
Although the people in the Dahe Settlement seem to have abundant resources, they are still at the Level of Blue Star S1.
Using S1-level combat power to fight the peak- Eagle Sauce?
Let alone a tenfold numerical difference, even if the Emperor were to mobilize the entire population of Eastern Ocean Island to fight, it would probably be no match for a snap of the Eagle Sauce.
This enormous technological gap cannot be bridged by mere calculations.
Furthermore, while the Emperor's so-called war talent is indeed stronger than that of many other Azure Star, it's only stronger than that of people from Azure Star...
Many of the combat concepts of Azure Star are actually quite outdated.
The Emperor's actions just now were actually quite basic.
If this were on Blue Star in his previous life, it's safe to say that anyone who had even a basic understanding of the Art of War would have done a better job.
"Please calm down, Your Emperor." Lin Ye yawned deeply.
"A big gift from the Eagle Sauce is on its way!"
Seven days have passed in the Instance without us even realizing it.
Everything went very smoothly on the Emperor's side during those seven days.
The people of the Eastern Ocean Island spontaneously enlisted in the army, and in just seven days, four million new soldiers were recruited!
At this rate, it won't take half a year at all; perhaps in another week, we can gather nine million men.
Meanwhile, Minamoto no Yorimitsu and Iga Ryūji's side is also making good progress. According to the timeline, the special forces they lead should be able to reach their destination soon.
Now we just have to wait for good news from them.
In the garden of the Edo Imperial Palace.
The Emperor was playing "Shogi," a game invented by the Great He Clan, with Itō Hidetaka.
Both of them looked refreshed and energetic.
"Emperor Majesty, at this rate, defeating the Eagle Sauce Country will be just around the corner," Itō Hidetaka, not forgetting to offer a few words of flattery.
"Ito-kun, don't let your guard down. Our war with the Eagle Sauce hasn't even begun yet! We don't know the extent of the Eagle Sauce's strength."
As the two were talking, the Emperor's phone suddenly rang.
But the Emperor didn't think much of it; in his mind, it must be a message of good news from the leader of some Military Base.
He answered the phone directly.
A somber voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Mr. Emperor Mr. Xiaochuan!"
Your current actions have damaged the friendship between your country and the Eagle Sauce Country!
"You are massively recruiting soldiers domestically with the intention of developing Militarism! At the same time, you are vehemently slandering the Eagle Sauce Country and inciting ethnic hatred domestically. This behavior has seriously violated international conventions!"
"You must immediately cease this illegal activity and pay a one trillion dollar fine to the International Tribunal of the United Nations! Otherwise, you will face severe sanctions from the Eagle Sauce!"