"Reporting to Director Li, we have dealt with seven more cases of foreign espionage this week."
"After interrogation, it was found that all of these people were from the Five Eyes Alliance ' countries."
Inside Li Yuanchao's office at Bureau 749.
The clerk-soldier placed an encrypted briefing on his desk, his tone grave.
"Compared to last month, their surveillance frequency increased by 50% this month."
"And the target is clear, pointing to the flow of our resources and the suburbs of Beijing."
"Especially in the nearby scenic mountain area, at least several groups of foreign personnel disguised as geological survey teams have been discovered."
Li Yuanchao slowly picked up the briefing, his fingertips tapping lightly on the paper.
Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the old general's graying temples.
It reflected the deep thoughts in his eyes.
The Five Eyes Alliance, the European Union, Big Mao, Footbath Chicken, Gallic Rooster...
Great Xia has developed too fast in recent years, and its total economic output has surpassed that of the Beautiful Country.
Significant breakthroughs in science and technology across multiple fields, including quantum computers, controlled nuclear fusion, and spaceplanes, have made these countries uneasy.
Now Project 749 has finally caught their attention...
"Only through spiritual cultivation and research can one achieve results; the effects of the Spirit Soil are beginning to show."
"Comrades Xu Mu, Zhang Xuanqing, and others are all at a crucial stage in their cultivation."
"At this critical juncture... we absolutely cannot allow outside interference to disrupt our plans!"
"Simply defending will only make them more curious..."
Thoughts raced through his mind, and Li Yuanchao seemed to have made a decision.
His gaze grew increasingly resolute, while the clerk and soldier beside him continued their report.
"Intelligence indicates that the Five Eyes Alliance is planning a new round of joint pressure."
"They might raise the so-called ' Great Xia threat' theory at the United Nations again..."
Li Yuanchao raised his hand to interrupt the report, slowly turned around, and paced around the office.
During the three hours, he would occasionally pause to gaze at the world map on the wall.
I occasionally flip through recent reports analyzing the international situation.
As darkness fell completely outside the window, a resolute glint finally flashed in his eyes.
The Great Xia Threat Theory?
"Joke!"
"Do these people still think it's 2016? Why are they trying to impose some so-called ocean sanctions again?"
"It's time to send a clear signal to these countries: Great Xia doesn't provoke trouble... but it's absolutely not afraid of trouble!"
"Since they are so 'concerned' about our development, let's show them what a major national asset looks like!"
I took a deep breath and turned to walk towards my desk.
Li Yuanchao picked up the phone that connected directly to the Supreme Conference, his tone serious.
"Commander, this is Li Yuanchao."
His voice was steady and powerful, "Given the current international situation, I propose that a joint multi-service naval exercise be immediately organized in the high seas of the Pacific Ocean!"
"The exercise should cover key waterways, and the participating forces should be sufficiently deterrent."
"We need to make the whole world understand..."
Li Yuanchao's tone was resolute.
"The rise of the Great Xia cannot be hindered by any force!"
"We have both the determination and the capability to defend national interests!"
After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, a Mandarin speaker with a strong Hunan Western Hunan accent came through.
"I agree. Since that's the case... let them see what the ' Raging Waves ' plan really is."
Instructions issued.
The Great Xia immediately began operating at high efficiency.
The Supreme Conference gave clear instructions.
This exercise must comprehensively demonstrate the national strength and military might of the Great Xia.
[To deter those arrogant and ignorant nations with overwhelming force]
[At the same time, international attention should be completely diverted from the outskirts of Beijing.]
[Let them mistakenly believe that Great Xia is planning other major strategic moves -- Great Xia ]
The top-secret exercise, codenamed " Raging Waves," was quickly activated.
All major theater commands, naval fleets, and rocket forces have entered a state of combat readiness.
The following morning at 10:00 AM, Jing City, at the press conference hall of the Great Xia Ministry of National Defense.
Reporters from major media outlets around the world had already packed the hall to capacity, their cameras and microphones aimed at the podium.
Military attachés and diplomats from various countries stationed in Great Xia sat in the reserved area in the front row, their expressions varying.
And they all carried a hint of barely concealed tension...
These officials, most sensitive to political trends, were well aware of this.
The fact that Great Xia held a Ministry of National Defense press conference so suddenly is highly unusual!
On the podium, Senior Zhang Lijian, spokesperson for the Great Xia Ministry of National Defense, was dressed in military uniform.
The stars on the epaulets shone brightly under the lights, and my gaze swept across the entire room.
Everyone held their breath, waiting with increasing tension for him to speak.
The entire hall was silent, with no unnecessary pleasantries exchanged.
Zhang Lijian spoke slowly, his calm and resonant voice carrying throughout the hall via microphone and also reaching the world through the live broadcast signal.
"Good morning, fellow journalists and ambassadors to Sudan. I am hereby authorized to announce..."
"To test the PLA's strategic deterrence and nuclear counterattack capabilities, and to safeguard national sovereignty and development interests."
" The Great Xia Railway Brigade will conduct a long-range nuclear strike force exercise codenamed ' Raging Waves Waves' in a designated area of the high seas of the Pacific Ocean on the 15th of this month."
The moment the word "nuclear" was uttered, the air in the entire press conference hall froze.
Everyone was stunned, unable to believe their ears.
The intermittent clicking of the shutter and the flash suddenly exploded a second later!
"Snap! Snap!"
"Snap! Snap!"
A barrage of flashes from the cameras nearly went wild, tearing the silence of the venue apart.
The reporters' faces were filled with disbelief and shock.
The area in the front row, reserved for foreign officials, was in an uproar.
Major Williams, the US Great Xia attaché to Beautiful Country, turned pale.
The pen in my hand fell to the table with a 'clatter'.
"God! They've gone mad! The people of Great Xia have gone mad?!"
How dare they conduct nuclear exercises in public?
"This is a blatant provocation! It is a subversion of the existing international order!"
"What exactly are they trying to do? Could their previous unusual movements have been nothing more than preparation for a strategic showdown?"
Footbath Chicken defense officer Sato Ichiro instinctively shrank his neck, cold sweat instantly beading on his forehead.
I feel a chill in my neck and a bone-chilling cold in my back.
"A nuclear... nuclear exercise?! And it's in the Pacific Ocean! Is it aimed at us?"
"Is it still targeting... Daddy Country? We're doomed, we're going to become cannon fodder caught in the middle!"
The military attaché at the Gallic Rooster embassy and the military attaché beside him John Bull, quickly exchanged a frightened glance.
They both saw the same fear and confusion in each other's eyes.
"Sheffield! The Eastern dragon has not only bared its claws, but this time it's pressing its fangs against the throats of the entire world!"
The international situation is about to change completely!
Ignoring the reactions of the crowd, Zhang Lijian's voice remained calm and steady.
Every word carries immense weight, every sentence thunders.
The live broadcast resounded in the ears of countless government agencies, military organizations, and ordinary people around the world:
"During the exercise, the relevant sea areas will be designated as a no-navigation zone."
"We reiterate that Great Xia has always adhered to a policy of no first use of nuclear weapons."
"But we have the capability and determination to resolutely and effectively retaliate against any nuclear threat or nuclear blackmail!"
"We urge the relevant parties to recognize the situation and exercise caution in their words and actions."
"Finally... the main purpose of this exercise is to better maintain peace and stability on Blue Star. We urge certain countries not to be overly alarmed."