Chapter 1067 - Only Celestial Trade Can Save You (2/2)
“It’s because of you that the situation ended up like this!” Finnish Defense Minister was agitated. He yelled while he knocked furiously on the table. “Now you’re telling me only you can deal with this. What makes you think I can believe you?”
The head of the Russian Security Services forced a smile and looked away awkwardly.
Jiang Chen also touched his nose awkwardly and coughed. “Let me correct you—it was definitely not me but Carmen who turned the situation into what we’re seeing today. If you didn’t let Arrow enter and rent out the tundra in the north to build a refugee camp, would today’s situation have happened? You didn’t even know that they were doing research on your land. Do you not have any responsibility?”
“If we let you deal with this, what are you going to do?” The Finnish Vice President stared at Jiang Chen in the eyes as he asked seriously.
“Send an Orbital Airborne Brigade,” Jiang Chen said without hesitation.
“Aren’t your only two Orbital Airborne Brigades in Ukraine?” the Finnish Defense Minister questioned.
“In fact, we still have a secret force and started training a long time ago.” Jiang Chen coughed. “I didn’t intend to reveal the force so early. But now that the situation is urgent, the circumstances are no longer important.”
When Jiang Chen said this, it seemed like he had made many concessions.
The Finnish Vice President exchanged looks with the Defense Minister then looked at Jiang Chen and the Russian officials. He looked at the Russian Defense Minister Sergei.
“I’m sorry but your integrity is doubtful. We think that NATO can deal with the current problem better. At least they will let us know when a bomber flies into our airspace. You violated the rules of the game first, so don’t blame us for making this difficult choice.”
The issue of Finland’s accession to NATO started since the beginning of the Cold War, but it remained undecided. The parliamentary election practically finalized the agenda for joining NATO, but the biggest resistance came from a final referendum, and Finnish citizens weren’t willing to give up the status of their neutral country.
However, if NATO solved Finland’s crisis, resistance during their most difficult referendum would also disappear.
Once Finland joined NATO, it would mean that on Russia’s border, there would be a thousand additional kilometers of armed soldiers. Behind the line were strategically important cities like Petersburg and Murmansk. This worried Russia the most.
“Russia cannot accept NATO troops entering Finland; you have better choices.” Sergei immediately stood up and nervously said, “If you insist on the wrong decision, the situation will only be worse.”
“Is this a threat?” the Finnish Vice President sneered.
“This is a suggestion,” Barth said in a gentle tone.
“The Finnish people are facing a threat, and how could things get worse than they are now? I thank you for your advice on behalf of the President. In fact, two hours ago, our President met with the NATO Secretary General in Helsinki. Goodbye!”
The officials on the Finnish side stood up. Sergei wanted to continue talking, but in the end, he froze there.
“Remember to use incendiary weapons to deal with those bugs—weapons bombs might be more effective than bullets and pesticides.” Jiang Chen didn’t care much about issues concerning Russia and NATO, but he kindly reminded: “And if you must ask NATO to help you resolve this problem. Remember to tell them not to use 5.56mm ammunition. Their armor is naturally resistant to small-caliber ammunition. Don’t give the bugs more meat.”
“And, if you can’t deal with it, remember to call me.”
The Finnish Vice President waved his hand to dismiss him, then he left with Defense Minister along with other senior officials.