1979, An Unwilling War
Tang Xiao pondered for a moment. Through the communications in his invisible earpiece, the cabinet behind him, the General Staff Headquarters, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs team were all closely following the conversation and offering Tang Xiao advice.
For example, when Tang Xiao had suddenly killed several delegation assistants earlier, it had actually been Helmut-Zemo who advised him to put some pressure on the Chiss delegation. And Tang Xiao's understanding of pressure was killing people.
Then he asked, "Have you had any contact with the Grysk Hegemony's fleet?"
"We have. Many times. Their warship types are very monotonous. Their main combat vessels are always the same two or three kinds. But their numbers are indeed great, and they never retreat in battle. Even when their opponents are stronger, they will not fall back," said the Nuruodo family.
"Because they're all controlled people?" Tang Xiao asked with a frown.
"That is one reason. On the other hand, we can also tell from the Grysk Hegemony's conduct that the Grysk are extremely arrogant and will never accept defeat. They are always the side to launch an offensive..." said the Nuruodo family. "However, they generally do not provoke species stronger than themselves. They prefer to quietly accumulate their strength. Of course, if they are provoked, they will retaliate without hesitation in the most extreme manner possible."
"Oh?" Tang Xiao was interested. "You believe the Grysk Hegemony also considers you stronger than them?"
"We have made assessments. The Grysk Hegemony's military and industrial capabilities are relatively backward, which is also important evidence for our conclusion that they are a starship civilization—their warships have not been upgraded for a very long time. Therefore, based on simulations, we believe that if the war is limited to fleet combat, we have the