Chapter 1345 - Surround The Base (1/2)

Jiang Chen was quite sure about Sumitomo Foundation’s influence.

When Celestial Trade chose them as a partner on the Global Power Grid, they were the ones that influenced non-governmental and civil rights organizations to protest and demonstrate at the entrance of the Prime Minister Residence. They were the ones that stated the threats of nuclear power plants, thus indirectly pushed the country’s connection into the global grid.

He planned to use the same tactic.

It was difficult to remove the UA military stationed in Nippon through the behind the scene effort of Celestial Trade alone; the situation required a catalyst. A catalyst that would ultimately end the security treaty, as well as turn the UA into a scapegoat. The catalyst had to be convincing, so that it would be difficult for them to prove their innocence, and could even cause suspicion among their allies.

There was no doubt the T-virus data was that catalyst. It just so happened that Nippon was one of the victims of the T-virus. After the country learned that the UA military stationed in Nippon’s role of restoring the T-virus data, it was not difficult to imagine the reaction Nippon and even the world would have.

The plan would be to use the public to pressure military bases and build momentum for the removal of UA troops stationed in Nippon. Then the Nippon government would take advantage of this momentum to raise objections to the security treaty. Finally, Celestial Trade would be the final straw. Even if the UA was determined to stay, it would be difficult to gain a firm footing on this Pacific Island.

As for whether the UA would use other excuses to justify its actions, Jiang Chen didn’t know, but regardless of their plans to defend themselves, he had plenty of ways to ensure they remained in the center of controversies…

…

The next morning.

Outside the Yokosuka Military Base, crowds blocked the main gate of the base. The soldiers on duty stared nervously at the crowd outside. They formed a line at the gate to prevent the emotional people from storming in.

A soldier, wearing a helmet and holding a rifle, silently spoke to the comrade next to him.

“Sh*t, what the hell do they want to do?”

“Who knows man?”

“I bet it must have been some idiot who brought a woman he had a one night stand with back into the base.”

“Who can read what’s on the sign?”

It was not the first time that they have encountered an incident like this. To be precise, it happened several times a year. But this time it was obviously different because there were too many people at the gate. Not only did non-governmental and civil rights organizations in Yokosuka show up, but they also saw groups that came all the way from Yoto.

Things clearly got out of control.

As the soldiers at the gate chatted amongst themselves, Major Admiral Howard, Commander of the Yokosuka Military Base, had already made more than a dozen calls to the Nippon government. He demanded the police to maintain order, but he only received ambiguous responses.

It did not take long for the police to arrive.

But it was not only the police, but also microphones and cameras from major news agencies.

Major Admiral Howard had a feeling something was wrong.

It was no longer an ordinary protest. Not only was Nippon media on the scene, but even reporters from Reuters, AFP, Xinhua News Agency, and other international news agencies made an appearance.

Good lord, three of the world’s four major news agencies were here.

It seemed that today’s incident could not be downplayed.

“What’s happening outside?” Thomas, Commander of the Seventh Fleet, walked into the room and stared at Major Admiral Howard. “The Department of Defense just called me and asked me to clear the trouble at the gate as soon as possible. I just want to ask what’s going on out there.”

“It’s those servers,” Major Admiral Howard rubbed his brows and dropped the phone on the table. “You can see for yourself. Also, I received a call from the Department of Defense…”

With a frown, Thomas picked up the phone.

On the screen was the interface of Future 1.0, and it was the news section.