The meaning of this sentence is already obvious. The beginning of the military exercise is a time limit. If they do not give an answer within this time limit, then the military exercise may not be a military exercise.
Fortunately for PLANT and the Eurasian Federation, one is in the universe and the other is thousands of miles away from Orb. Even if the war starts again, it will not be able to affect them immediately.
But the same cannot be said for the Atlantic Federation. Once a war breaks out, Orb's fleet can invade Alaska immediately. Although the Atlantic Federation's forces on earth are not afraid of Orb, the Atlantic Federation is not monolithic and there is no internal fighting.
It's completely over.
Today's meeting is over at this moment. Everyone disperses and returns to the hotel. Although the peace talks are not over yet, what happened today needs to be reported to the country. No matter what the outcome is, after this peace talks meeting, the pattern of the world will change dramatically.
, they also need to make some preparations in advance.
…
"This brat is really a big talker!" Siegel Klein looked at the information sent back by the delegation and rubbed his temples uncomfortably.
"Father, what happened?" Lux asked softly.
"Let's see, you've found a good man." Siegel Klein handed the PAD to Lux, his tone as resentful as possible.
"Haha, this is indeed Yang Hui's style." Lux chuckled after reading the news. Yang Hui has never been the one who suffered. Many people thought that Orb's fall caused Yang Hui to suffer a big loss, but they didn't know that this was the case.
The road that Yang Hui paved for them was just for this.
Orb did not fall, and the Earth Army and ZAFT did not use nuclear weapons. How could he open his mouth like a lion?
"But I'm afraid he will be disappointed this time. It is impossible for us to agree to his conditions." Siegel Klein said melancholy. If it is personal property, Siegel Klein will give away all the property of the Klein family.
You can package it as a gift to him and treat it as your daughter's dowry and your own pension insurance.
But Boyaz Fortress is one of ZAFT's important military fortresses and the front line of contact with the Earth Army. It cannot be given to Orb. Even if he agrees, the Supreme Council will not agree. All ZAFT soldiers and citizens will
Impossible to agree.
"Indeed... I think it's acceptable," Lux said to Siegel Klein.
"..." Siegel Klein covered his face and was speechless. Women in love are poisoned. He believed that even if Yang Hui wanted the entire PLANT, Lacus would package it and give it to Yang Hui.
But this time, he really misunderstood Lux, at least not entirely.
"Father, in my opinion, Boyaz Fortress is very important to ZAFT, but it is not so important that it is indispensable. With PLANT's ability, it is not difficult to build another one using asteroids, but if we want to cherish Boyaz
Fortress, if we lose the opportunity to have good relations or even peace with Orb, then we will lose more than we gain."
Sigur Klein thinks what Lux said makes sense. The power Orb is currently showing is really terrifying. People in PLANT are also in panic now. It is not appropriate to start another war. No matter who the opponent is, exchanging peace with a fortress is the right choice.
worth it.
But...it's no problem to convince the representatives of the Supreme Council for this reason, but it's too weak to convince the army and the people.
At the same time, PLANT's materials and funds are not necessarily sufficient. Don't forget that PLANT still owes Orb a [Heliopolis], and there is a list that makes me feel sick just looking at it.
"So we need to work hard on the materials and funds for compensation." After listening to Sigel Klein's concerns, Lux said, "I understand Yang Hui and the others. Their goal was Boyaz Fortress from the beginning.
They don’t care that much about resource compensation. I’m sure their bottom line is only a quarter of what they’re asking for, so just let the representatives talk boldly and confidently.”
"Huh? Is it possible? Orb is currently running out of resources. It seems that he will build a new army on a large scale. The resources required are not a small amount."
"Father, you know, I know, and Yang Hui naturally knows that it is impossible for PLANT to agree to this condition. Agreeing to it will shake the country. He cannot unreasonably make demands that we cannot agree to. Therefore, Boyaz Fortress and supplies,
It must be done once, the main goal must be achieved, and the activity range of the secondary goal is very large. I roughly calculated that a quarter of the resources required are just within the acceptable range of PLANT."
Lux is not a professional politician. She only has excellent qualities, potential and skills. However, during this time, she followed Sigel Klein to deal with internal affairs of PLANT, so she has some contact with domestic affairs.
We have a general understanding of the situation, so we can roughly estimate where the limits of PLANT are.
Siegel Klein was silent after hearing this. Everything Lux said was correct and difficult to refute, but...
"You're doing this...not just for PLANT, right?"
"Father, you are worrying too much."
"Yeah?"
"Yes."
Seriousness and maturity are missing, and the big watery eyes are blinking, cute and adorable.
"Alas..." Siegel Klein covered his face. There are only two fathers and daughters here. Do they need to act and deny recognition? "There is another question. How to solve the opposition between ZAFT and the people?"
Lux gave Sigur Klein a reason to persuade the Supreme Council, but the Supreme Council was convinced. It would be in vain for ZAFT and the people not to accept it. If this decision is forcibly adopted, ZAFT and the people will have no objection to the Supreme Council.
The trust and acceptance of people will be reduced to freezing point, and everyone will have to step down.
Siegel Klein doesn't care about this power, but he is afraid that the Sala faction who doesn't know where they are hiding will jump out to cause trouble and completely destroy the good situation.
"Leave it to me, father, and I will solve this problem."
Now that Lux has spoken, Siegel Klein will stop asking. Lux usually doesn't promise anything to anyone. Once she agrees, she is sure to complete it.
…
On the other side, representatives of the Atlantic Federation also reported the situation back to the mainland. The local leaders were divided into several factions. Although they all yelled at Orb Lion, in addition to cursing, they also framed each other. The faction where the responsible representative belonged
He was not tough enough, and was later even accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason.
Some people are clamoring to destroy Orb's first fleet and directly declare war on Orb. If they can destroy it the first time, they can naturally destroy it the second time.
This kind of statement has been attacked by the peace faction, saying that it is war crazy, anti-social, anti-human, and destroying the world... As long as it is pushed to the side, the big label will be put on the head of the war faction.
The quarrel lasted until late at night, but failed to produce any results. Those who wanted to fight were just talking loudly, but they did not dare to take action. Those who wanted to negotiate also felt aggrieved and could not accept such harsh conditions.
In the end, the conference dispersed, and the leaders of several major factions gathered together and connected via remote video communication in a secret room. No one could convince anyone, so let's ask the people who can decide with one vote.
"Accept Orb's conditions."
"But... in this way, the door of the Atlantic Federation will be completely open to Orb. If Orb wants to attack us, there will be no early warning line of defense."
"Orb will not take the initiative to attack us, at least not now. Now we have to delay the time, and wait for the results of the research over there, Orb can kill us with a flip of his hands."
"This...the research over there has been going on for decades, and there is no progress at all. Could it be..."
"Won't."
"Understood."
In this way, the Atlantic Federation also made a decision to accept Orb's conditions, but it did not accept them in full. As Wang Liumei said, the amount of resources can still be discussed.
The Eurasian Federation on the other side was exactly the same as its master. At first, they clamored that they would not accept it and would fight if they wanted. Anyway, the sky was high and the emperor was far away, so a fight could not reach them. But after hearing that their masters had accepted it,
I could only accept it bitterly.
The general direction was determined, and the next thing was simple. It took about three days of wrangling, and the three parties finally determined the specific amount of resources. Lux's prediction was correct. Orb did not exploit PLANT too much.
, it was finalized at a quarter of the limit. The Atlantic Federation paid for Midway and Hawaii. Although Orb was strong, it did not have the ability to destroy the Atlantic Federation at present, so it only received half of the proposed amount. Finally, the Eurasian Federation
, that’s just slaughtering, so it’s just half a percent reduction.
In general, the main gains for Orb from this peace negotiation were the Boyaz Fortress, the territory of Indo-West, extending to Midway Island, the territorial waters and land of Hawaii, and countless resources. It can be said that he became rich overnight!
Taking resources as an example, it is more than enough to rebuild [Auguang Society] and [Kaguya], establish three integrated space fleets, and add two more maritime fleets and three MS brigades.
After getting the results, it is natural to be busy next. Yang Hui's calculations show that Orb's productivity is now fully activated. One year is enough to transform all the power in the plan into reality. By then, Orb will also have the ability to stand on top of the world.
strength.
At the same time, the overall victory of this negotiation also held a press conference to announce the results to the world. The people of Orb were naturally excited, as if they had seen the powerful posture of Orb; Atlantic Federation, Eurasian Federation
The people in PLANT are heartbroken and angry, cursing the government's incompetence; PLANT has Lux to do the work in advance, so there is no excessive emotion, but there is definitely frustration and unwillingness; there are other forces, most of which have nothing to do with themselves.
Gao Hang, their losses are not big anyway.
However, after the representatives of the other forces returned to their countries, the representatives of the United States of South America quietly stayed and requested to meet and discuss with Yang Hui in private.
"Your Excellency Yang Hui, congratulations to Orb on his comprehensive victory." The representative of the United States of South America congratulated. Not only victory on the battlefield, but also victory in negotiations is the core of Orb's strength. With what Orb has gained so far, anyone with a discerning eye knows that Orb
Its rise is unstoppable.
"Thank you, Your Excellency Anafi, but if you don't return home at this time and still come to me quietly, isn't it just to congratulate Orb?"
"Yes, Your Excellency Yang Hui, our country wants to get help from Orb."