The Failure to Transfer Power

Can a country collapse because of the loss of one person?

Zhang Xuezhou's previous understanding was that no, he didn't think anyone was that important, and the world could function without anyone.

But reality often goes against human thinking.

A nation can be created because of one person, and a nation can indeed collapse because of one person.

The Aomeijia Alliance, located far across the ocean, was in widespread chaos. Even flies that flew over would get slapped twice before leaving. The seriousness of the situation was beyond Zhang Xuezhou's imagination.

The trigger for all of this was simply that Mengtesi Badun, the Speaker of the Grand Council who held power, got into trouble.

News is always delayed, and things need enough time to develop. Zhang Xuezhou and others had been back in Qinmeng for a long time, while the large-scale chaos in the Aomeijia Alliance had only broken out half a month ago.

"The biggest role of the Sequence Holder is decapitation strikes as a deterrent, but most of the personnel currently participating in the Aomeijia Alliance are ordinary soldiers and Sequencer," Zhang Manqian said. "They are currently commanding operations through communications and relying on concealed rocket artillery and other thermal weapons to bombard Branpeda from a distance!"

Branpeda is the capital of the Aomeijia Alliance, and its important areas can be identified at a glance.

Even a rocket launcher firing blindly can hit its target as long as it lands in the correct direction.

The relentless barrage of dense, saturated rocket artillery fire paralyzed the city's functions.

Unlike the Scarlet Alliance State's progress in developing thermal weapons, the Aomeijia Alliance's rocket artillery has a longer range and greater power.

This rocket artillery was perhaps developed to contain Mengtesi Badun, attempting to carry out devastating sweeps with ultra-long-range strikes.

Upon hearing Zhang Manqian's introduction that the rocket artillery of the Aomeijia Alliance had a range of up to 500 kilometers, far exceeding the range of the rocket artillery of the Scarlet Alliance State, even Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

The power of technology should not be underestimated; when used properly, it can have a huge impact and even balance the gaps in the sequence.

"If Zhang Qiaoen and Pei Jing had a weapon like the Aomeijia Alliance, they could bomb Western Capital City directly from Linjing City, and that would be a catastrophe," Zhang Manqian said with a tremor in her heart.

Having obtained the weapon's specifications, it's not difficult to predict the outcome by applying the scenario to the Western Capital City of the Scarlet Alliance State.

Zhou Xin Zhou Xin, with his superior defensive capabilities, is not afraid of rocket artillery bombardment, but that doesn't mean he can withstand continuous bombardment from three, five, or seven rockets.

Even water droplets can wear away stone; the Seventh Sequence resistance layer is unlikely to withstand the long-range, high-powered rocket artillery. Once subjected to concentrated fire, it also faces a high mortality rate.

Few people know about Mengtesi Badun's Eighth Sequence, but many know about the Seventh Sequence.

Without Mengtesi Badun as a pillar of support, Montes Ganghao and others were unable to maintain control of the overall situation.

"The succession of power has always been difficult," Zhang Xuezhou replied.

Even in a class of dozens of students, there are students who Qi Ingestion the appointment of a class monitor; how much more so in a vast country where power is exercised?

The enormous potential profits involved make the risk worthwhile.

After a brief exchange, Zhang Xuezhou immediately understood why Zhang Manqian had the idea of forming two research teams.

If I'm not mistaken, some researchers from the Aomeijia Alliance may have already moved to the Scarlet Alliance State.

This kind of asylum application differs from exchanges and learning during normal times of international order; some researchers may even settle down in the Scarlet Alliance State as a result.

"I wonder how long this internal strife in the Aomeijia Alliance will last?" Zhang Manqian remarked pointedly.

The longer the chaos in the Aomeijia Alliance lasts, the more researchers will lack a stable environment to conduct research, and they will inevitably seek new research opportunities.

From her own perspective, Zhang Manqian is inclined to support the long-term chaos within the Aomeijia Alliance.

From a humanitarian perspective, the sooner the chaos ends, the better.

"It won't be so easy to completely quell this," Zhang Xuezhou thought for a moment and said, "Before the Aomeijia Alliance Council is defeated, the various forces can cooperate. Once the Alliance Council is defeated, that will be the beginning of chaos among the warlord forces!"

"Will it take many years?" Zhang Manqian asked.

"Perhaps!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded and then shook his head, indicating that his guess might not be correct, but was merely a conjecture based on his knowledge of history.

"If Mengtesi Badun comes to his senses, can he end this war?" Zhang Manqian asked.

"How could that be?" Zhang Xuezhou shook his head. "All the participating forces know very well how terrible the consequences will be when they are purged. That will only make the fighting more intense, perhaps even to the point of desperate gambles!"

"So, it seems that Chimman Hagrid's intervention would be even less effective?" Zhang Manqian said.

"It's no use!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

Once two sides clash, there is little room for maneuver. Only when both sides have exhausted their resources and are driven to the brink of defeat, and one side is completely eliminated, can the Cease Hostilities.

Despite the seemingly peaceful two periods of turmoil within the Scarlet Alliance State, and with Pei Ying and others even doing quite well for the time being, none of those involved in the rebellion survived.

Regardless of any inherent value or interests involved, anyone who participates in the rebellion will be killed.

This is a deterrent to prevent future troubles, and it is also an inevitable product of the system.

Thinking you can stop a rebellion by simply showing up and saying nice things is something only a child could imagine.

If rebellion could be so easily committed, the King of Huainan would have already raised his banner and announced his march on Chang'an City.

Because once the arrow is released, there's no turning back, even those with ulterior motives have no choice but to suppress their selfish thoughts for a lifetime, or even carry them to their graves.

"Can we take advantage of the chaos in the Aomeijia Alliance to bring over a research team?" Zhang Manqian asked.

"We only do these kinds of things when people beg us to take them in!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand, signaling Zhang Manqian to wait patiently.

If such an opportunity were to arise, they would naturally accept it entirely, but it's not advisable to take the initiative in this matter; one can only wait for the right opportunity.

Of course, opportunities can also be created through human intervention.

For example, the Scarlet Alliance State respects the sovereignty of the Aomeijia Alliance, only accepts refugees, and does not provide assistance to either side. Or, it may involve exchanging significant benefits for appropriate assistance. How to phrase these statements depends on the relevant communication and situation assessment.

Zhang Xuezhou felt that Ren Yisheng and his group wouldn't do anything that would put them at a disadvantage during negotiations; they were likely to say both the truth and the opposite.

Instead of speculating about the outcome, he decided to do something on his own.

For example, they could deceive the Void Furnace to ensure its stability in the Scarlet Alliance State, or they could promote the refining of medicines such as the Eight-Step Immortal Pill, nutritional supplements, and the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill, which Zhang Xuezhou had always wanted to try.

If he is awake for a long time, Zhang Xuezhou feels that he will feel very fulfilled and have things to do.

Of course, his practice of the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique in reality is a pain point, but Zhang Xuezhou is already working on solving the problem.

His defeat of Kong Ning might provide an opportunity to directly obtain the answer, while the spread of the Yang Corporeal Soul Transformation Technique by Confucian School might also provide an opportunity for Zhang Xuezhou to ask the Venerable One for a quick method in another way.

Zhang Xuezhou's thinking was very clear, and his behavior was no different from usual.

After Zhang Xuezhou finished eating and quickly arranged what he needed to do over the next twelve days, Zhang Manqian felt that everything about Zhang Xuezhou was back to normal.

But she couldn't help but wonder why Zhang Xuezhou was so groggy when he was awake this time, and why it took him ten minutes longer than usual to fully wake up.