Military strength?
Meng Anping turned and gave his assistant a look, then said, "So far, they still maintain considerable strength. Just two months ago, Connor on the other side proposed building a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and related supporting vessels, and it was approved."
"If it enters service smoothly, it will be their fourteenth aircraft carrier fleet."
Zhang Tianyuan stroked his chin, which meant that there were now thirteen aircraft carrier battle groups on the other side.
With the addition of anti-missile systems deployed in space, it's no wonder they're confident in opening mushroom farms all over the world.
At this moment, the assistant also found the relevant information, and after a series of operations, quickly projected a detailed military analysis onto the screen.
In addition to the aircraft carrier battle group, the list also includes the number of missiles possessed by Connor, as well as the number of other naval combat ships and even various types of equipment such as fighter jets.
The quantities were quite staggering; Zhang Tianyuan could tell at a glance that the quantity of each type of equipment was greater than in other timelines.
For example, there are over a thousand stealth fighters alone, more than double the number in some peaceful times.
A timeline with depleted resources can still support more military equipment than other timelines, so it's conceivable that the resources consumed must be greater than in other timelines.
Many of the branch presidents present were knowledgeable and also saw through the clues.
"This is heading towards militarism and reckless expansion," Elder Zhou said, narrowing his eyes.
Ning Jihua from the Pacific Rim Spacetime said, "Thirteen carrier strike groups, plus so many fighter jets and missiles, and yet we haven't achieved absolute global dominance. It seems other powers are not far behind."
In addition to the military analysis from the opposing side, there are also military strength analysis reports from several other major forces, including one from Meng Anping's side.
Without exception, no other power could match Connor, who possessed a fleet of 13 aircraft carriers.
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but have another question.
Connor's side has a clear equipment advantage, so why haven't they achieved a crushing victory yet?
In response, Meng Anping calmly stated, "No matter how powerful the fighter jets and aircraft carriers are, they are meaningless in the face of high-powered nuclear weapons."
"In our timeline, due to the ongoing unrest, a phenomenon of nuclear weaponry evolving downwards has gradually emerged, with many individual soldier nuclear weapons beginning to appear..."
As he spoke, another list appeared on the screen.
This is a statistical list of nuclear equipment.
However, compared to those devastating nuclear missiles, what appears prominently on this list are man-portable nuclear rockets, nuclear landmines, nuclear torpedoes, nuclear artillery shells, and nuclear air-to-air missiles...
And so on.
Just by looking at this list, everyone knew that these small nuclear bombs must have already permeated every corner of the war.
This also made them understand why other forces were able to persevere despite such a significant equipment disadvantage.
If precision is lacking, make up for it with power!
Our fighter jets were locked onto by stealth fighters?
The enemy launched a missile, but the accuracy was insufficient to intercept it?
No problem, a nuclear explosion will solve the problem.
A single nuclear explosion from an interceptor-type nuclear missile can have a destructive force covering several kilometers.
Therefore, as long as the interceptor missile can get within a few kilometers of the attacking missile, the interception is already successful.
The same principle applies to other situations.
Nuclear torpedoes do not need to hit the target; they can severely damage enemy ships by getting within a few kilometers or even tens of kilometers of them.
A few nuclear shells are all it takes to destroy a stubborn position; the explosions and nuclear contamination will drive all of humanity out.
The man-portable nuclear rocket offers a new possibility for a special forces team infiltrating enemy lines to destroy a battalion...
With the destructive power of nuclear weapons, many high-tech advancements would become obsolete.
Earth-penetrating missile?
Why not just use a hydrogen bomb?
This is the current state of the Rampage Spacetime.
"While things have calmed somewhat since the water crisis, war and unrest still directly threaten our world."
Meng Anping's tone was heavy.
They sensed something was wrong after the oil riots, which is why they didn't get involved in the subsequent water riots.
Otherwise, we would be stuck in the same quagmire now.
Even so, it's difficult for them to remain uninvolved.
Who knows, one day, when both sides reach their final frenzy, they'll definitely be dragged into it too.
That's why Meng Anping hopes to end the current situation.
Nuclear weapons introduced the concept of compensating for insufficient precision with destructive power in warfare, but they also caused enormous casualties and significant losses.
Quantitative nuclear contamination.
It would be better if they died directly in the nuclear explosion.
The worst fear is that those who are half-dead and have suffered excessive nuclear radiation will spend the rest of their lives in pain, and their pain will be transferred to other people in society and even their descendants in various ways.
The movie's main villain, Immortan Joe, is a perfect example. One of his sons is mentally challenged with a cleft lip, and the other's body is completely unable to grow. Although his intelligence wasn't greatly affected, he will be a baby version of " Conan " for life.
Even Immortan Joe himself suffered from multiple illnesses.
After listening to Meng Anping's account, Zhang Tianyuan and the others gained a deeper understanding of the situation in the Rampage Spacetime.
Especially the two major riots more than a decade ago.
According to Meng Anping, the two major riots were not long in terms of interval or duration, nor were they a protracted war, but their influence has lasted to this day.
It can be said that these two major riots account for 80% of the current global tensions.
Zhang Tianyuan and the others pondered for a while before saying, "Now we know how to deal with Connor from your timeline."
Zhang Tianyuan turned his gaze to the presidents.
"What is the current state of military strength within each of your branches?"
"The situation in this new timeline is unique; nuclear war threatens everyone's survival. I think we could form a Joint Fleet and make a friendly visit to Connor's territory. I believe he would be very impressed with our visit."
Zhang Tianyuan gently tapped the table with his fingers, awaiting responses from various timelines.
He had used a similar tactic once before, except that he had dragged the warships from the Legend Spacetime to the 2012 Timeline.
The first to reply was Tong Wenshi from Legend Spacetime.
"Our branch's military equipment is currently being managed by President Zhou of No. 1 Spacetime."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Elder Zhou.
Without hesitation, Elder Zhou immediately said, "I agree to this plan."
Sun Deyi Wandering Spacetime, shook his head and said, "Our timeline currently has no navy."
Zhang Tianyuan was aware of this.
Next was Ning Jihua from the Pacific Rim Spacetime, who also nodded. "I agree."
Tan Mingda, the chairman of Finch Spacetime, stated that he also lacked a navy, and given the circumstances of their timeline, how could they afford to engage in such an expensive undertaking?
Moreover, they usually stay inside buildings; the sea is already a dead zone.
Zhang Tianyuan expressed his understanding.
Although there is a navy in the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime, its strength is not great.
After all, they lived at the turn of the century, and North America still can't join Mutual Aid Society.
Interstellar Spacetime is a space without an army.
So all that's left is the Snowpiercer Spacetime.
This timeline, however, boasts a powerful military.
After all, a nation capable of challenging developed countries and even threatening to hang their streetlights must possess formidable military strength.
Cheng Wanli commands a super naval fleet in East Asia that is based in the Western Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean and has made great contributions to the peace process for mankind.
Although the timeline is set in the early 21st century, the technology is actually no less advanced than that of the mid-21st century.
The overall technological level of the Snowpiercer Spacetime is about 20 to 30 years ahead of other timelines.
Zhang Tianyuan did some statistics.
Currently, the entities capable of participating in the formation of the Joint Fleet are Legend, Pacific Rim, Snowpiercer, and the 2012 timeline.
Then, after a quick tally, each company reported its own numbers.
Then Zhang Tianyuan obtained a total number --
30.
These four time-space guarantees can summon a full thirty aircraft carrier fleets.
Not just aircraft carriers, but an entire fleet of aircraft carriers...
And this is the number that can be deployed immediately.
If he were to grant him some more time, that number would rise to 40.
Upon hearing this number, Zhang Tianyuan paused for a moment.
Wouldn't this put Connor in a difficult position?
Does his house have enough space to dock so many warships?
Won't this cause trouble for others?
Considering that they were going on a friendly visit, Zhang Tianyuan discussed it with the other presidents.
Everyone agreed that the aircraft carriers that cannot be deployed at present should be left alone, and the existing 30 carrier strike groups should form Joint Fleet to carry out this friendly visit mission.
While they were preparing, Chairman Meng Anping could go back and inform Connor of the visit time on Mutual Aid Society, so that he could be mentally prepared.
As for what needs to be applied for in advance
Nothing.
I'm sure Connor will welcome them, so there's no need to apply.
After the meeting, Meng Anping made connections with the other branches, exchanged pleasantries, and then quickly returned to his own time and space through the Spacetime Tunnel.
Upon returning, the first thing he did was, as decided at the previous meeting, inform Connor in North America that the Mutual Aid Society's Space-Time Joint Fleet planned to visit their area soon, and asked Connor to be prepared.
At that time, it is important to make sound strategic judgments and avoid impulsive actions that could lead to irreversible consequences.
After writing this letter, which was half official and half private, Meng Anping sent it to Connor through formal diplomatic channels.
Meanwhile, Connor was woken up from his bed by his secretary ten minutes after receiving the letter. He put on his reading glasses and read Meng Anping's letter to him word by word.
Then, he was stunned.
" The Mutual Aid Society? The Time-Space Joint Fleet is coming to visit us?"
"What is Meng talking about?"
"Is he talking to me about some science fiction novel?"
Connor felt a little dizzy.
He wondered if he had misread it, so he specifically asked his secretary to read it again.
Then they suspected that the translation was wrong.
They called in a translator again, but the meaning was still roughly the same.
Therefore, at this point, Connor could be certain...
Meng Anping made a mistake!
What else?
Could it be that a Joint Fleet from different time periods is actually coming to visit him?
Why not just say that a Superman is flying over from the M78 Nebula tomorrow, and that he's going to land in Washington to fight monsters?
Connor's order to ignore Meng Anping's letter was probably just wishful thinking, but some people seemed to have remembered something and were getting restless.
The next morning, the official in charge of overseas intelligence reviewed all the intelligence he had gathered the previous night and then delivered the message to Connor.
"... So you're saying that Meng's letter is true?"
The intelligence website quickly stated, "It's only a possibility, just a possibility."
"We obtained a lot of intelligence a few days ago, and without exception, it all points to the fact that Mr. Meng has acquired a Spacetime Tunnel, which allows him to communicate with humans from parallel universes..."
Connor frowned deeply. "Why didn't you report this to me immediately?"
"Uh, I think this is obviously false information."
Most importantly, after reporting this intelligence, he discovered that he could no longer contact those who sent it.
This can only mean he's been discovered or turned, which is why they sent him such outrageous information, with the aim of humiliating him.
Therefore, there's no need to trouble his superiors with such a trivial matter; he can just suffer the humiliation himself.
This is all for the sake of the country.
Originally, everyone in the intelligence department thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, Meng Anping has now escalated his actions.
They not only spread false information to them, but also sent letters directly to their superiors.
This made it impossible for them to keep it a secret any longer.
After listening to his subordinates, Connor still didn't believe it was true.
Spacetime Tunnel...
No matter how impressive the spies' claims were in the text messages, they had never actually seen it in person. Although the spies said they had seen it, they hadn't sent back any video footage.
But he had to admit that Connor was now feeling a little uneasy.
He had initially thought it was just a minor misprint, but now it seemed that the letter, following the rumors of Spacetime Tunnel, was clearly part of a larger scheme.
Thinking of this, Connor immediately gave the order.
This put the fleets along the nearby west coast on high alert.
The Joint Fleet mentioned in the letter, in his view, was probably Meng Anping's fleet?
So the letter probably means that Meng Anping's fleet is coming from the west for a friendly visit?
Connor thought this was the correct meaning.
His advisors also agreed with this.
The fleet stationed on the west coast immediately sprang into action, some holding their ground along the coast, while others advanced westward into the central Pacific Ocean to occupy advantageous positions and prepare for battle at any time.
This series of actions quickly triggered a chain reaction.
Other powers on Earth became alarmed.
They had no idea about the contents of the letters between Meng Anping and Connor; they simply felt that Connor's large-scale mobilization of the fleet had heightened tensions in the world.
Global tensions increased by 20%.