358 Reparations (1/2)

Chapter 358: Reparations

Translator: _Min_Editor: Rundi

No secret can't be uncovered using a single truth-telling serum. If there was, then two truth-telling serums would suffice.

The F soldiers were also certainly not soft, especially Kluse who has lost one of his hand. He kept his mouth shut about this throughout, but with the truth-telling serum, mental fortitude was useless.

Celebrate the glory of technology.

41 F soldiers were captured, and 59 soldiers died in the crossfire. Ivan treated the execution of this mission carefully. Not only did he leave radio communication records, but he also recorded the entire duration of the second warning. Then the subsequent resist to cooperate, and the firing of anti-air machine guns was recorded by the cameras on the helicopters.

Jiang Chen was extremely pleased with the way Ivan handled the situation. He needed a commander that would make the ”correct judgment” in critical moments like this, rather than a follower that required his direction with any small problems. Sinking the boat that ignored their warnings was the command Jiang Chen had ordered when the Life Signal Radar was established.

All in all, all the evidence were there.

Xin had the complete upper hand in the public's opinion.

There was media coverage on F soldiers pretending to be fishermen, but it was the first time they pretended to be mercenaries to conduct military action against other countries. What made it worse was that they were foolish enough to get caught.

The international community spurred drastic reactions, including Hua. Multiple governments all denounced country F for their unruly actions and the violation of international law. They stated that they would continue to follow the event closely.

In the beginning, President Aquino and the defense minister continued to state that they were being framed by Xin. But following the release of 41 pleading guilty videos, along with the protest of the families from the 41 soldiers who had survived, the F government completely went mute.

The evidence was all out there, it was futile to defend themselves.

Followed by the tradition of the country, they just would not admit to their actions. But Xin had said that if country F does not give a satisfactory response, Xin will sentence all soldiers who had trespassed or made unlawful entrances into the country to over thirty years in prison.

This forced Aquino into a corner.

Continuing to not admit to being guilty, their soldiers definitely would not be able to return home which meant that their families would be unhappy. But to apologize and plead to the Xin government to release the soldiers, Aquino didn't want to lose his face.

The diplomatic relationship between the two countries entered a turmoil.

But regardless who looked at it, in this round of exchanges, Xin had the complete upper hand.

…

In the mansion on Coro Island, Zhang Yapin stood across from Jiang Chen on the sofa. Ayesha poured them water before leaving the living room.

Perhaps he was thirsty, Zhang Yapin took a sip of the water before he put the cup down.

”I have to thank you for making me so famous internationally.”

”No worries.” The oblivious Jiang Chen didn't grasp his sarcasm.

”No, no, no, I should worry about it. You killed 59 people this time. If they were not on the wrong side this time, I would be summoned to international court already.”

”Haha, I realize you've become much more humorous.” Jiang Chen laughed.

”Making the best out of a worse situation.” Zhang Yapin revealed a helpless expression.

”Okay, don't pretend to be so overdramatic. This event is great for you,” Jiang Chen said.

”In what way?” Zhang Yapin laughed.

”At least you don't have to worry about elections anymore.” Jiang Chen crossed his legs as he sunk into the sofa. Then he yawned. ”I don't understand much about politics, but after reading so many news articles, I have learned one rule.”

”What's the rule?” Zhang Yapin ridiculed.

”To increase support, strong foreign policy is much better than economic growth.”

”Isn't that obvious.” Zhang Yapin grinned. He initially thought Jiang Chen had a differing perspective, but what he said was common sense.

'Oh? Looks like I accidentally discovered a principle in international relations?” Jiang Chen laughed proudly.