Chapter 1124 - Only you cant choose to back down! (2/2)

Ivan let out a sigh in his mind. The thing he worried about the most still happened. But he didn’t have any regret, nor did he want to persuade Jiang Chen otherwise. Even if Jiang Chen chose to press the button to open the Pandora Box, he would follow Jiang Chen’s will without hesitation and execute his orders until the last moment.

As for the looks of the other officers, Jiang Chen also took everything under his pupils.

He also understood he shouldn’t fight this war.

But he was never more awake, and this time, there was no retreat.

The UA realized the threat of Xin and no longer regraded this small country as a stepping stone—it was an actual opponent.

This military exercise was only the beginning of a signal to other countries. In the future, it would be diplomatic pressure or economic sanctions. Xin could use its technological advantage to expand new markets, but other countries could work together to demand a high price.

Taking two steps to stand in front of the officers, Jiang Chen looked at all of them at eye-level and swept through the faces of every officer. He said in a peaceful but loud tone, “Everyone here is the mainstay of Celestial Trade. When did you start to worry about performing the jobs of diplomats?”

As soon as this was said, the officer who had previously whispered suddenly felt embarrassed.

Without paying attention to the shame on the officer’s face, Jiang Chen turned his gaze to the holographic screen.

“They dared to display their arrogance at our doorstep.”

An understatement rang in the hearts of all officers.

Just as everyone was processing his words, his calm face suddenly smiled, and his words shifted.

“Celestial Trade is strong and powerful. Our warships are guarding our territory. Country F provoked us, and I ordered our navy to turn their ships into scraps. The war ended up with more than 10,000 casualties, and in the end, they surrendered to us. I’d like to ask: if we can fight Country F, why can’t we fight the UA? Are you all bullies?”

The officers who had previously showed fear all showed embarrassment.

The smile faded, and Jiang Chen’s expression turned stern and he shouted, “You’re the soldiers of Xin. Your backbone is the backbone of the country. Your chest is the frontier of Xin.”

“Their warships have already arrived at our doorstep, and now, they’re prepared to run over your chests and destroy the sovereignty we defended with guns!”

“This war has nothing to do with hegemony; it’s about the future of our country and it’s about the dignity of our nation! The entire country can fear, but only you can’t fear. The entire country can choose to back down, but only you can’t choose to back down!”

Only you can’t choose to back down!

His assertive words echoed in every officer’s mind.

Yes, they were soldiers, not politicians nor diplomats. They only thought about war, and they could only think about the war! Even if the next step was down into the abyss, they must take this step forward!

Their shame faded, and everyone raised their heads and lifted their chests. There was not a single trace of fear in their eyes.

Only the courage for war!

“Ivan!” Jiang Chen shouted.

“Roger!” The veteran straightened his back, and his wrinkled face was cold as the winter breeze.

“With ‘Conquer’ as the flagship, all ships are to join the Pacific Fleet. Captain Lei Zhengjun is to be promoted to Major Admiral, temporarily acting as the fleet commander. The fleet will take enemies head-on!”

“Roger! Ivan shouted.

A powerful shout rang in everyone’s ears. Jiang Chen looked at the officers and used the greatest force of his life to place the order.

“All officers, listen to my orders. Immediately activate level-one combat readiness alert! All fighters take off! All Marines board the planes! All battleships set sail! All fighting units to their battle posts! If the enemy dares to cross into our territory, they won’t return in one piece!”