The monster crisis is ultimately just a local crisis. Even if it destroys the entire Pacific Ocean Rim region, people in other parts of the world can still live well.
At most, we'll face an economic crisis...
In short, although the monster could potentially surge beyond the Pacific Ocean at any time, it hasn't yet done so, has it?
This kind of thinking would leave many people in a state of passive observation, making it impossible to mobilize the enthusiasm of people around the world as in other timelines.
Furthermore, they have a mech as a safety net, which can defeat monsters.
Let alone the upper class, even people from the middle and lower classes, and even those from coastal areas of various countries, would not be willing to give up most of their property and migrate to another time and space to start over.
This is also why Zhang Tianyuan previously believed that the Pacific Rim Spacetime was not an apocalyptic spacetime.
"Compared to the situation in other timelines, you're already doing quite well."
Zhang Tianyuan sighed.
Ning Jihua's face showed a mixture of emotions, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
He envied the unity of other timelines, yet it turned out that their disunited timeline was the best-performing of all the post-apocalyptic timelines?
He continued to inquire about the conditions in other timelines out of curiosity.
Zhang Tianyuan briefly introduced the current predicaments of the Wandering Spacetime and Space and the Legend Spacetime.
When Ning Jihua learned that even basic economic production was a problem in both of these timelines, he fell silent.
From this perspective, the situation in their timeline is indeed better.
However, the good aspects are quite limited.
"For the past eleven years since the monsters first appeared, we have focused on fighting them, and now we are facing similar difficulties in supplying resources."
Ning Jihua explained the situation in her own timeline.
The timing of the monster's attack was too coincidental; it happened right at the crucial moment of their rise to power.
2013.
The first monster landed in San Francisco.
Then came Manila...
After that, the focus of work throughout the Pacific Ocean Rim shifted to monster defense, as everyone knew that more monsters would come in the future.
"Under these circumstances, Pacific Ocean shipping suffered a severe blow, and the economy almost came to a standstill, especially in coastal industrial areas..."
"And when the Jaeger Program was later developed, the specialized manufacturing industry associated with it became a top priority."
Listening to Ning Jihua's words, Zhang Tianyuan had already guessed what would happen next.
Or perhaps he had already anticipated this situation when he previously analyzed the Pacific Rim Spacetime.
While movies may seem exciting and action-packed, when those movies become part of the real world, the experience will be much more than just action.
The foundation of mecha technology— Drift Technology —originates from research on the nervous system of fighter jets abroad.
This very source of technology is enough to demonstrate who holds the dominant position in the Jaeger Program.
As the party that needed to transfer technology, Ning Jihua and his team must have paid a considerable price to obtain the mecha technology.
As for what price was paid...
Zhang Tianyuan looked at where he was standing.
The Shatterdome, as the headquarters of the Pan Pacific Ocean Defense Corps, is such an important institution that it is not placed anywhere else, but rather here with Ning Jihua and his team.
That sounds pretty impressive.
But if you think about it more deeply, you'll understand.
Such a multinational organization, with its core technologies originating from abroad, will always have the same people in power, no matter where it is located.
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What remains unchanged is that wherever this organization is located, those people can strengthen their influence there.
To put it bluntly, PPDC's headquarters was used as a tool to influence Ning Jihua and his group from the very beginning of its location selection.
According to Ning Jihua's narration, the plot development was not much different from what Zhang Tianyuan had previously predicted.
only...
"It's just that those people probably didn't expect when they made the plan that they themselves would be unable to hold on and are now abandoning PPDC and running away."
When this was mentioned, Ning Jihua couldn't help but sneer at those people.
Zhang Tianyuan rubbed his temples and suddenly remembered a detail.
In the movie, when the protagonist retired from active duty and went to work on the construction site of the Anti-Kaiju Wall, the foreman who was recruiting him mentioned a special term—rationed supply card.
Those are food coupons!!!
This shows that supplies were so scarce at the time that rations could only be distributed in fixed amounts with proof of receipt!
And then there were the white gentlemen, just like the protagonist, covered in dust and dressed in rags, making a living on the construction site...
Considering that there are only about four months left before that scene unfolds.
It's pretty much certain that life abroad is probably very difficult right now...
Supplies are now rationed, and even white gentlemen have to work on construction sites mixing mortar. How can life be easy?
I could hear the sneer on the other end of the phone.
Zhang Tianyuan suddenly understood why foreign countries abandoned the Jaeger Program and PPDC.
Those people have trapped themselves; the only way out is to run away!
Because Ning Jihua and his ilk are indeed holding the knife in the back, constantly rubbing meat off developed countries through the Jaeger Program!
The money that developed countries have reaped from the world has been forced into PPDC, into the construction of mechs, and into the great protection of humanity...
Those were originally their pensions, their welfare benefits, their one-dollar fried chicken...
But just eleven years after the monster invasion, nothing remained.
Maybe the other side can't even buy fried chicken now without chicken tickets.
In contrast, the Hong Kong, although also experiencing some economic downturn, has at least not fallen to the point where supplies need to be rationed, based on what Zhang Tianyuan just witnessed.
With this comparison, it's no wonder people abroad are leaving...
After all, they no longer have the money to protect the Earth.
That's why the decision was made to build the so-called Anti-Kaiju Wall, so that residents in coastal areas would feel protected.
This will also stimulate economic development, implement work-for-relief programs, and prepare for future global gains.
"What a pity, they've all gotten smarter now, it'll be hard to overcome the monster crisis in the future."
Whether it was a preconceived notion or not, Zhang Tianyuan always felt that Ning Jihua seemed to have a hidden meaning when she said that.
Suddenly, I felt like I had become a substitute for some developed countries.
Zhang Tianyuan shook his head, shaking off this illusion.
"In your timeline, simply closing the wormhole would stop the monster crisis..."
Zhang Tianyuan paused at this point.
He suddenly realized that Ning Jihua was the main supporter behind the Plan to Nuke the Wormhole.
So, realizing they couldn't continue cutting their losses, they decided to end the crisis altogether?
This old man Ning is something else!
This was the first time he had ever met someone who could manipulate "doomsday" at will.
Although the Plan to Nuke the Wormhole encountered numerous unexpected setbacks along the way, its ultimate goal was achieved.
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Zhang Tianyuan sighed and continued, "I believe you should continue with the Plan to Nuke the Wormhole. The Mutual Aid Society can also provide you with intelligence assistance in this regard."
"Once the wormhole collapses, the monster crisis subsides, and production on your side returns to normal, we plan to establish a Parallel Spacetime Economic and Trade Organization."
"Could you elaborate further, President Zhang?" Ning Jihua's interest was piqued upon hearing the key word "trade and economy."
Zhang Tianyuan carefully considered his words and briefly explained the ideas behind this Economic and Trade Organization:
"Your timeline is different from other timelines. As long as you defeat the monster, you can immediately start full-scale production."
"Currently, other dimensions within the Mutual Aid Society are facing severe shortages of supplies, which would be perfect for absorbing your production capacity."
"Furthermore, using Spacetime Tunnel can save a significant amount of transportation costs..."
Although Zhang Tianyuan's idea was still in its early stages, Ning Jihua's eyes lit up more and more as he listened.
In simple terms, economic trade is about exchanging what you have and what you don't.
If we consider a country as a large family, then the role of the head of the household is to select from the output of other families and buy back what is necessary for their own family.
Then the children in the family distribute these resources according to their own control over the household, which is money.
The current situation is that other timelines can bring a large amount of comprehensive resources to their home, and they also need the things produced by their home.
This perfect complementarity of needs provides the strongest justification for trade.
Moreover, with the Mutual Aid Society's Spacetime Tunnel, the cost of transporting supplies will be greatly reduced, which means that commodity prices will be lower, benefiting people's livelihoods...
After quickly calculating for a moment, Ning Jihua asked directly, "What are the conditions for joining?"
Zhang Tianyuan replied, "The basic condition is to first become a member of the Parallel Spacetime Mutual Aid Society and assume the relevant obligations and responsibilities."
Ning Jihua continued to inquire about the obligations and responsibilities of the Mutual Aid Society.
Zhang Tianyuan also provided explanations for each point.
Economic and Trade Organization will definitely be closely linked to Mutual Aid Society.
Or rather, this Economic and Trade Organization was established by Zhang Tianyuan to strengthen the reliance of various time periods on the Mutual Aid Society.
Due to the unique nature of Mutual Aid Society, the need for Mutual Aid Society will greatly diminish after a certain time and space has survived the apocalypse, and the enthusiasm for participating in Mutual Aid Society affairs will inevitably decrease.
It might be considered good if, in the future, there are situations where people obey orders but not official pronouncements.
At least they're willing to accept transfers, right?
It's possible that in certain timelines, when it comes to fulfilling obligations, people might simply close their eyes and ears, ignoring whatever Mutual Aid Society say.
This organization that uses Spacetime Tunnel to conduct trade and economic activities is Zhang Tianyuan's conventional countermeasure against this situation.
With Ning Jihua's methods, after listening to the Mutual Aid Society's requirements, he immediately understood the deeper meaning of this Economic and Trade Organization.
But he didn't care.
It's just about helping other timelines, right?
These are all minor matters; he's not like those irresponsible people from abroad.
"If these are the only requirements, we can agree to them." Ning Jihua could make the decision herself without informing anyone else.
Zhang Tianyuan said, "Then let's find a time to meet formally."
He glanced at the time; it was already evening without him realizing it.
"Tomorrow, I'll be making a temporary visit to the Shatterdome Base..."