649 Federations Ambassador (1/2)

”Your party's firepower left a deep impression on us. Since the despicable Empire and mutated humans are eliminated, why don't we redefine the boundaries, each take a step back, and remain at peace?”

In the conference room beside the palace, Jiang Chen met the ambassador from Federation.

”So your proposal is?” Jiang Chen smiled.

”With Gan River as the boundary, the territory west of Gan River will belong to Federation and the territory east of Gan River will belong to NAC. The borders will be open with an open trade policy in effect and no customs set in place?” the ambassador proposed with a smile.

Their terms made Jiang Chen extremely surprised.

He previously assumed they would have to engage in intense debate on the negotiation table or be involved in an intense standoff that could even escalate into military conflict, but negotiations went surprisingly smooth. Federation, who already crossed the Gan River, took a step back and was willing to retreat?

Jiang Chen's finger tapped the armrest of the chair while he contemplated the real intentions of Federation.

But regardless of what they thought, the terms brought by the ambassador gave him no reason to reject them.

After a brief silence, he casually said.

”Looks like we've reached an agreement.”

A smile appeared on the ambassador's face. He took half a step back and bowed courteously to Jiang Chen.

”It's a pleasure to be able to reach an agreement with your party, honorable Mr. General.”

Since they reached an agreement, the two parties signed the agreement that symbolized their friendship.

Without staying for much longer, the ambassador took the copy that belonged to them and departed.

Once the ambassador left, Jiang Chen looked to Han Junhua, who was standing by the side silently.

”What do you think?”

”If NAC needs a market and supply base, Federation's proposal satisfies our needs,” Han Junhua replied.

”I share the same perspective as you, although I don't think it's as simple as it looks.” Jiang Chen nodded.

It didn't take long before Ji Yucheng finally reached the arena. But before he stepped into the conference room, the ambassador already left.

Jiang Chen had a helpless expression, looking at Ji Yucheng, who was gasping for air.

”You're late. The Federation ambassador already left.”

”Th-that quickly? You reached an agreement?” Ji Yucheng stood up with his back straight and asked Jiang Chen in shock.

”Of course. We agreed to set Gan River as the boundary with free trade established… This is the exact agreement.” Jiang Chen nonchalantly tossed the agreement they just signed into Ji Yucheng's hands. ”Unfortunately, you can't be the president. How about being a diplomat?”

Ji Yucheng scanned through the agreement before putting it down.

”This is a trap.”

”Oh?” Jiang Chen curiously examined Ji Yucheng.

”Although Federation's forces have outstanding abilities, the strongest part of Federation isn't its soldiers.”

”What is it then?”

”It's the merchants,” Ji Yucheng replied.

Jiang Chen almost burst out laughing.

Ji Yucheng looked at Jiang Chen, puzzled, not understanding why he found it funny. Empire was afraid of Federation's merchants and hence established many rules and boundaries within its market. They increased tariffs and established protection policies to support the economy on the brink of collapse.

”Looks like you have hopes to become the president.” Jiang Chen didn't bother explaining to Ji Yucheng. He just stood and laughed as he patted Ji Yucheng on the shoulder. ”But I want you to first return to Federation. Only then can you participate in the election.”

Ji Yucheng shook his head and gave Jiang Chen a pleading look. ”No! I don't want to go back! They'll kill me… The president won't spare me with his forces behind him!”

”Don't worry, you won't die.” Jiang Chen comforted him. ”You're returning as a NAC diplomat; they won't dare to kill you. Also, you've been out here for too long. It won't make sense to kill you to protect the password anymore.”

As long as the president of Federation wasn't blind, he would see that Fallout Shelter 071 is now under the control of NAC.

”But…”

Jiang Chen dismissed his comment with irritation. ”No buts. If you want to become the president, listen to me or else I'll choose someone else—”

”What!” Ji Yucheng immediately stopped blabbering.