President Myers and the Pentagon generals held an emergency meeting.
Their original idea was that Arasaka's army might pass through the Pacific Alliance and Western States. Unexpectedly, the march route of Arasaka's army actually passed through Canada.
Since the collapse of the United States, Canada has also fallen into chaos. After all, Canada has never been a very independent country.
First the younger brother from the UK, and then the US.
Once the United States is in chaos, it will naturally follow suit.
Fortunately, Canada's foundation is there, and no matter how chaotic it is, it will not turn into a mess like Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
But it has also fallen from its position as a developed country.
Don't even think about competing for global hegemony. It's not easy to separate one side and maintain its own stability.
Chapter 345: The two heroes go to war (4K)
Although I don't know what benefits Arasaka promised to Canada, President Myers and the generals quickly came to a conclusion.
They mobilized troops and mobilized troops to deploy defenses at Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and New York.
If Arasaka's security forces are planning to attack New America via a detour from Canada, then the target will inevitably be one of these states.
Although the troops are dispersed, no matter which state Arasaka attacks, the troops deployed in other states can quickly rush over to provide reinforcements.
And surrounded the Arasaka army.
However, Militech did not mobilize all the troops, but still left a considerable number of troops on the border with Texas and Western States.
Especially Oklahoma, which borders Republic of Texas, and Louisiana both left behind a heavy force.
Texas and New America have a long-standing feud. Texas established an independent country a long time ago. After being destroyed, it has been ready to make another move.
When the United States disintegrated, Texas was the first to declare independence.
If we were to say that among the countries that broke away, the one who most actively saw New America's jokes, it must be Texas.
Therefore, even though it was known that Arasaka was going to pass through Canada and the neutrality of Texas, Western States, and Pacific Alliance was confirmed, New America still did not dare to take Texas lightly.
There is still a force left to guard against Texas.
While Arasaka and Militech are both taking action, what is Su Xiao doing?
He is in the Militech building of Night City,
Facing dozens of guns pointed at his head, there were more Militech soldiers of Wuyangwuyang in the distance. Su Xiao, who were not even wearing Exoskeleton Armor but a white windbreaker, were not at all frightened by the battle.
He smiled at Meredith, who was standing far away, protected by many soldiers like stars over the moon.
"You just
Is this how you welcome old friends from afar?"
"Friend? I don't think so."
"I didn't even bring a bodyguard. Doesn't this show my sincerity? Don't be ridiculous, I am the president of Dawn Military Company. Have you ever seen the president of any company holding a bag of explosives and dying with others?"
Meredith was silent.
She thought about it and felt that what Su Xiao said was not unreasonable.
She and Su Xiao have rarely had any conflicts and have always cooperated happily.
Although Arasaka Corporation suddenly increased its aid to Bolivia, Dawn Military Company seems to have become very close to Arasaka recently.
But he is only a middle-level cadre of Militech (he is the talker in Night City, but can only be regarded as a middle-level cadre in the entire Militech company). Even if Dawn Military Company decides to get involved in this Fifth Corporate War, then Su Xiao has no need to kill himself.
I am only a middle-level cadre, and I cannot win this war even if I kill myself Arasaka.
Logically speaking, there is no reason to harm yourself.
Meredith raised his hand and waved away his men.
However, an elite team was still left to guard the surroundings of Meredith.
Meredith said coldly, "What is your purpose? You can tell me now."
"It's better to change places first. This is not a suitable place for conversation."
Meredith glanced at Su Xiao.
"Then you come with me."
Ten minutes later, Su Xiao and Meredith were sitting in a living room respectively.
Maybe I can still recall that when the two met for the first time, Su Xiao easily got rid of her two bodyguards with bare hands, and Meredith left no bodyguards behind.
It is also equivalent to showing your sincerity to Su Xiao.
"Okay, hurry up and tell me the purpose of your coming here. I have something to do and don't have time to chat with you."
Now that Meredith said so, Su Xiao no longer played tricks with Meredith, and came up and said to her, "Ms. Meredith, do you know that you are in trouble now?"
Meredith frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Don't you know? Now Arasaka has started a war with Militech, and you still don't understand how dangerous your situation is?"
Meredith's eyelids twitched.
"You want to say that boy Raijin Arasaka dares to attack me? Then it depends on whether he has the ability. We Militech are not vegetarians either."
In fact, of course it was impossible for her not to worry, but it was inconvenient to show it in front of an outsider like Su Xiao.
Su Xiao nodded. "Ms. Meredith, you have this backbone, which is worthy of admiration. However, I just don't know if Militech is worth your efforts for them?"
"What do you mean?"
Su Xiao spread his hands.
"Ms. Meredith is a person who understands, and she must know better than me. Now that Fifth Corporate War has started fighting, Night City is Arasaka's territory. People like Ms. Meredith who have Militech's identity will be in a very dangerous situation."
"Logically speaking, in this case, Militech should organize your evacuation. After all, if I were Raijin Arasaka, it would be absolutely impossible to tolerate it. There is still a nail of Militech hammered under my nose."
"But Militech didn't do this. Why? Is it because your leader doesn't have the brains of Raijin Arasaka to think of this?"
"I think, Ms. Meredith, you probably already have the answer in your mind, right?"
Meredith snorted coldly.
No answer.
In my heart, I quite agree with Su Xiao's judgment.
In fact, there is no need for Su Xiao to sow discord, of course she has thought about it herself.
In the last Fourth Corporate War, many middle-level cadres died on both sides.
Now that Fifth Corporate War is fighting, the superiors have not arranged for people like us to withdraw.
It is obvious that they regard people like themselves as abandoned children.
Because Night City is located on the west coast of North America, it is the most suitable outpost to monitor Arasaka's movements. In fact, it was only through Meredith's surveillance that the capital Washington got the news that Arasaka's troops landed at Vancouver in Canada.
Therefore, the capital, Washington, hopes to make the most of everything.
Let Meredith and the others play their greatest role before they die.
Meredith is not stupid, how could he not understand this point?
The only problem is that she is highly bound to Militech.
If she disobeys Militech's order and leaves Night City, that would be an escape!
It is tantamount to voluntarily giving up your current status and the power in your hands.
It also means that he will be hunted by Militech for the rest of his life.
This is also a path that requires huge costs.
Even if Militech cannot find her, she will have to live in anonymity for the rest of her life, living in constant fear.
It would be more uncomfortable for her to live such a life than to kill her.
It is precisely because of this dilemma that Meredith stays in Night City.
After all, if she chooses to escape, it will be an irreversible choice, and she must be cautious.
Now, Su Xiao throws the problem out again, leaving Meredith to face it.
However, Meredith is Militech's main talker in the Night City branch. He would not be able to climb to this position without some ability.
Although everything Su Xiao said is true.
But Meredith also guessed
The purpose of this trip to Su Xiao.
Her eyes narrowed. "Then according to your opinion, should I switch to that boy Raijin Arasaka? Become his dog?"
"No, you should come to me. I have reserved a ministerial position for you, which is definitely suitable for you."
Meredith thought Su Xiao was working as a lobbyist for Raijin Arasaka.
How is this possible.
Meredith is a very capable cadre. How could Su Xiao send talents to Arasaka?
His own Bolivia has just completed its unification, and a large number of talents are needed to build the country.
Meredith This person may be a little ruthless, but then again, how many of the people sitting in this position are White Lotus?
As long as Meredith can work well for him after becoming the minister of Bolivia, he can forget about the past.
"To you? You mean Bolivia?"
"Yes," Su Xiao continued, "Think about it carefully. This wave of Fifth Corporate War will definitely not end hastily like Fourth Corporate War. This time Militech and New America will definitely end in collapse and disintegration."
"Not to mention how dangerous it is if you stay in Night City. Even if Raijin Arasaka doesn't deal with you, by the end of the war, Militech will be dead. What will you do? You don't know how difficult it is to find a job now."
Meredith did not fall for it easily.
"I have worked at Militech for so many years. You don't understand Militech, but I do. This time Arasaka has serious internal friction, although Raijin Arasaka The internal conflicts of Arasaka were barely integrated through war, but don't forget that Militech did not encounter these problems. Fifth Corporate War, it is not certain who will win."
Su Xiao nodded and said, "You are right, but I don't know if you have thought about it. Not only Arasaka has to deal with Militech, but also Texas and Bolivia are on Arasaka's side."
"You don't know, right? During the Civil War, the Northern Army burned, killed and looted in the south. Texas always remembered it. Later, the United States collapsed, and Texas was the first to become independent. Unification War, New America was the first to fight, and Texas was the first to fight."
"The hatred between Texas and New America is deeper than the hatred between Arasaka and Militech."
"Actually, I'm not afraid to tell you that Texas remains neutral on the surface, but secretly it has already turned to Arasaka. As for what Texas and my Bolivia will do, you don't need to know the specifics. You just need to know that we will launch an attack when New America doesn't expect it and stab New America hard."
Meredith Road.
"You tell me this, aren't you afraid that I will falsely agree to you and tell Militech after you leave?" Meredith sneered, "As long as your strategy is exposed, Militech may not lose. And with this, not only will I not lose my job, but I will also have the opportunity to rise to the top."
Su Xiao shook his head. "No, you won't."
Meredith said displeased, "Why? Are you so sure that you've got me?"
At this time, Su Xiao suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question.
"Ms. Meredith, are you not from an elite family?"
Meredith immediately frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Before coming here, I did some homework. I know that no one likes to have their background checked by others, but after all, I am here to talk about work with you. I can't come here without knowing anything."
"What on earth do you want to say?"
"Whether it's Militech or New America, how many examples have you seen of being able to climb to the top without any background or background? You don't have to tell me who it is. I know that there must be a few people like this in Militech, but I ask you to think about it carefully."
"Are the people you want to refute me all working at Militech when Militech first started its business?"
If we were to say, when is the most likely time for a person with no background to take over? There is no doubt that it would be when the company is just starting up.
When any company first starts up, it will definitely be in dire need of people.
At this time, if you have the ability and can seize the opportunity, you are likely to take advantage of it and rise.
However, after the company has developed for hundreds of years, it will be extremely difficult for future generations to replicate the success of their predecessors.
Although the company grows bigger and bigger as it grows, it is also intricately connected and full of internal factions.
At this time, it is impossible to climb up there even if you have the ability.
Because there are many capable people not only inside the company, but also outside the company who are applying for jobs.
There are only so many positions, but the number of applicants is hundreds or a thousand times more than the positions. What's the use of just having the ability?