Chapter 111: Developing a Plan to Save Alaska
Chapter 111: Developing a Plan to Save Alaska
Seeing that the two people obviously didn't believe it, Lin Chu had to speak seriously again.
"Don't disbelieve me. I saw all this with my own eyes. You treat the Atlantic Federation as your home, but the Atlantic Federation doesn't treat you soldiers as human beings. In their eyes, you are just cannon fodder."
Lin Chu's direct words made the two of them have no desire to go back.
"Then what do we do now?"
"Come back to the East Asian Republic with me first. This war has lasted long enough. If I want to end all wars, I need more people's help."
"End all wars?" The two people were a little dazed when they heard Lin Chu say this. Many people have died in the war. How can this war be ended?
"What about the Archangel?"
"Don't worry, I won't let so many people die in Alaska. I will find a way to stop this, and the Archangel will be fine."
The two of them followed Lin Chu back to the East Asian Republic with doubts. Lin Chu left in the morning and just returned in the evening.
Tian Xin saw Lin Chu coming back and went forward to greet him.
"Welcome back, General."
"Where is Lux?" Lin Chu asked Tian Xin where Lux was as soon as he came down.
"Ms. Lux is still waiting for you."
Before Lin Chu left, he asked Lux not to leave and that he would find a perfect solution to everything.
Let the Klein faction help the East Asian Republic to recapture the GX Spaceport without becoming a traitor to Plant.
"Find someone to arrange for them to stay at the Morning Star Base first."
"Ah, is this okay?" Tian Xin looked at Bakilulu and Mu, who were wearing Earth Army uniforms, and knew at a glance that they were from the Atlantic Federation.
"Don't worry, we are all family."
"Yes! General!" Although he was quite dissatisfied that Lin Chu brought one more woman with him every time he went out.
"First Officer Bugilulu! Major Mu! Why are you here too?" Frey, who had rushed over, looked at the two of them in surprise.
"Fleur! You're here too?"
"Yes, I am following General Lin Chu now."
"Flei, take them for a walk."
"You stay here first. When the time comes, I will take you to rescue the Archangel."
Tian Xin and Chen Tian listened to the conversation between the few people and knew that they were from the Archangel. Now they were no longer curious about why Lin Chu trusted these two people so much.
But there must be someone on the Archangel that Lin Chu cares about. They didn't think so when they looked at Fulei before, because Lin Chu always treated Fulei in a businesslike manner.
Is it this now?
The two people looked at Baki Lulu curiously, feeling that she was very cool. Tian Xin felt that she was similar to herself, which shouldn't be the case. Lin Chu thought of himself as an all-round ox and horse, so he probably wouldn't like this type.
Baki Lulu was a little stunned when she saw so many women around Lin Chu. She began to doubt whether her previous ambiguity with Lin Chu was really correct.
She is a person who dares to love and hate, and is decisive, but now it seems that there is no shortage of beautiful women around Lin Chu.
Lin Chu looked at Bakilulu with a strange expression on her face. Knowing Bakilulu's character, it took a lot of determination for her to follow him to leave the Atlantic Federation. Now she might be a little overwhelmed in the new environment.
"Natal, don't worry." Lin Chu gently hugged Bakilulu and patted her back.
"What are you doing!" Baki Lulu was at a loss for words due to the sudden embrace. Her face turned red all of a sudden and she quickly pushed Lin Chu away. There were so many people around!
Fulei: It turns out you two have been having an affair for a long time!
Tian Xin: Okay, you can treat them differently, right?
Chen Tian: I feel like I’m becoming more and more marginalized.
"General, Miss Lux has been waiting for a long time." Chen Tian quickly broke the atmosphere.
Lux was sitting on the beach at dusk, with Tiger and Aisha sitting next to her. Tiger was brewing his signature coffee for the two of them.
Lux was just about to finish the cup and leave. In her opinion, Lin Chu had no way of finding a solution in such a short time, and her father would never allow the East Asian Republic to take over GX Port, so she might as well take this opportunity to relax.
Fortunately, the East Asian Republic has broken their blind rejection of the adjusters this time, and there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.
"Miss, do you really want to leave that machine to Toa?"
"The coffee is delicious, but it would be better without mint." Tiger couldn't help but ask Lux. Lux said nothing, but continued to drink the brewed coffee and praised it.
"Miss, it is equipped with a neutron interference eliminator after all."
"You have to understand that my machine was not given to the East Asian Republic, but to Brigadier General Lin Chu."
“Does it make any difference?”
"Of course."
Lux gave a simple reply and said nothing else. Tiger and Aisha could only sigh. What a willful young lady.
"Miss Lux!"
It turned out that Lin Chu was afraid that Lux would run away, so he jogged all the way here.
"Brigadier General Lin Chu, I know you have made efforts for the peace talks between the two parties. I can't blame you for not being able to do anything now. I have planned to go to the United Nations with my mentor. Thank you very much for your care during this period."
Lux thought Lin Chu came to apologize. After all, the time was so short. Next, Lux planned to follow her mentor to the United Nations. She heard that some senior officials there also had the intention to facilitate peace talks between the two parties.
"What are you talking about! I've found a way, come with me."
Lin Chu has asked Tian Xin to notify Tian Jianshe to hold a video conference with the two leaders. As long as Lux is also brought in, this matter will probably be accomplished.
"What, found a solution..." Lux was pulled into the car by Lin Chu and went straight to the meeting place.
"Hey, hey, hey, wait for us." Tiger and Aisha felt helpless as they were left behind.
In the car, Lux finally reacted.
"Lin Chu, you are kidding, such a short time."
"Don't worry, I'm not lying to you. I've found a way, and maybe this time I can help your Klein faction expand its influence in ZAFT.
We’ll talk about it when we get there.”
Lin Chu finally brought people to the other side and waited for the video to open. The images of the two leaders appeared on it, and then he asked Lux to sit down.
After Tian Jianshe left, Lin Chu's first words were shocking.
"ZAFT and his men are not going to attack Panama next, but Alaska!"
"Ah, are you serious?"
"Al."
All three were surprised.
"That's right, Patrick's target is not Panama at all but Alaska."
"How did you know? Is this news definitely true?"
“This news is true! I went to Alaska and saw it myself. They have already laid the Cyclops system underground.
The Atlantic Federation knew early on that ZAFT's target was Alaska. They pretended not to know and transferred their own elite troops, leaving the allied troops and some third-rate garrison troops with low combat effectiveness to garrison in Alaska. They wanted to use the allied forces as cannon fodder to lure ZAFT's large forces deep into Alaska, and then eliminate everyone in Alaska.
Commander-in-Chief Zhu, before our troops are withdrawn, are they all mainly stationed in Alaska? "
"This..." Commander-in-Chief Zhu recalled and found that it was true.
“Think about it again, are the people of the Atlantic Federation that kind?
In every major battle, our troops were used as cannon fodder on the front line. Even when GX Port fell in January, did they send troops to support us?
Now that the Panama offensive and defensive war is imminent, do you think the Atlantic Federation will suddenly have a change of heart and use all of its elite troops to fill the gap?
Why not transfer our troops to Panama to serve as cannon fodder?"
Lin Chu's words really woke up the two old men.
"Now do you understand why they dare not stop our troops from withdrawing even though the situation has already been torn apart?
They are afraid that we have already known their plan in private, and that their plot will be destroyed by us. So they are not holding back to save the face of the United Earth Alliance. They want to wait until the Alaska plan is successfully implemented before turning against us!"
When Commander-in-Chief Zhu was discussing with Lin Chu about retaking the GX Spaceport, he mentioned the Atlantic Federation's disregard for the withdrawal of its own troops. At that time, Commander-in-Chief Zhu thought that they did not want to turn against their nominal ally because of Panama.
At that time, Lin Chu noticed that the Atlantic Federation's actions must have been because the Alaska plan would not cause any complications and therefore it would not be obstructed.
Commander-in-Chief Zhu closed his eyes and thought about everything that had happened before. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Lin Chu said made sense. The Atlantic Federation had always betrayed its allies before. Even Brigadier General Halberton's own family had been stuffed with a large number of third-rate troops because of different political views and dislike for the style of Blue Cosmos and the Atlantic Federation. As a result, the Eighth Fleet, which looked strong in appearance, was destroyed in less than an hour in a frontal battle.
"You're right kid, if you really go to the Alaska headquarters and see them in the Cyclops system with your own eyes, then everything you said is true!"
"But if all this is true, what does it have to do with us?
The main force of ZAFT was lured to Alaska and destroyed because Patrick himself failed to keep it a secret. And this way, our chances of taking over GX Port are even greater."
When Lux heard what Commander Zhu said, her fingertips turned white and she couldn't help but grab her skirt.
She knew what the Cyclops System was. She just wanted the Adjusters and Natural People to coexist peacefully and create a better future together. But she definitely didn't want to see the Adjusters' army being slaughtered and the Adjusters being hunted down and destroyed.
If what Lin Chu said was true, then this incident must never happen.
The three people noticed Lux's strange expression. Indeed, if the news was true, it would be a huge blow to Plant, no matter whether it was the doves or the hawks. Peace is also built on the use of force.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Lacus, he was only speaking from a national perspective and didn't mean to target you."
"But since Brigadier General Lin Chu mentioned this matter in front of the three of us, there must be a way to solve it. Tell us about it, Brigadier General Lin Chu." Chairman Ye's words calmed Lux down.
Indeed, since Lin Chu said this in front of three people, it means there must be a way.
Chairman Ye immediately realized that his old friend had said that on purpose to scare the little girl Lux. It seemed that his old friend was really optimistic about this kid Lin Chu, and he even used himself as a bad guy to help Lin Chu win the favor of the little princess of the Adjuster.
"Yes, then I said, Miss Lux, don't worry."
So Lin Chu told a few people clearly about his previously anticipated plan. After listening to it, they found that Lin Chu's plan was actually quite good.
"But wouldn't it be too fake to block our attacking force alone? What if they find out it's just an act?"
The general felt that war was not a game for heroes, and that treating it like a joke would be unconvincing.
"And it would be too dangerous for you to sneak in, right?" Chairman Ye also felt that it was too dangerous for Lin Chu to take the initiative to sneak into GX Port before the battle.
"No, you still don't understand how powerful an ace pilot piloting a MS is.
In the next war, the number of aces can really determine the direction of the war.
I just discovered the Cyclops system when I went to Alaska alone to look for the Archangel, and then I went to the Panama base alone, made a scene, and rescued two people. "
"Ah, Lin boy, you did something so dangerous without even telling me!
You are not an ordinary person now. If you have anything to report, tell us first. Do you understand?
This way, if there are any accidents, we will be there to cover them.”
The general was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
"Haha, doesn't this feel like there's no danger?
My own body is now capable of traveling short distances through space, so if I want to run, no one can stop me.
Besides, time is urgent, and I am afraid that you will not let me go even if I tell you. How can I get so much information if I don’t go?”
"Wait, what did you say? I'm not hallucinating, am I?" The two old men and Lux listened to Lin Chu's words in disbelief. What short-distance space travel?
Lux had guessed it a long time ago but this was the first time she heard Lin Chu admit it in person. It was also the first time for the two old men to know about it. After all, Lin Chu had never used the upgraded Solomon talent in front of ordinary people in East Asia who were not signed by the system.
"Haha, didn't I tell you?" Lin Chu was a little embarrassed. He thought that he had been using this talent for so long that everyone should know about it.
Lin Chu was overthinking it. Although everyone saw you using this technology, they were all trying to keep it secret and doing their own research. Unless there was a special purpose, why would they publicize it so widely?
The only people who knew about this technology were the Aslan Hunting Team and Raziel. But for the Blue Cosmos and Sara factions who were currently leading the battle, this was not something that was suitable for the public to know, so naturally they took steps to keep it secret early on.
However, the Atlantic Federation did not know that the things they wanted to keep secret had been seen by the civilian organization DSSD when Lin Chu sneaked into the Panama base and caused trouble. This civilian organization was originally summoned by the Atlantic Federation to study the relevant technologies in Lin Chu's video. The Atlantic Federation did not expect that the people summoned were of no use, and were not even as good as the plan obtained on the Archangel, so they thought about repatriating them.
However, DSSD has always been committed to interstellar exploration, and even developed the Starlight Transmitter system not long ago to explore the universe. Lin Chu's direct space shuttle in front of him is not more suitable for interstellar exploration.
After they were notified of their deportation, they stayed in Panama just to verify the MS in the video. They didn't expect that after waiting for a few days, they really saw Lin Chu making a big fuss in Panama, the familiar yet unfamiliar MS, the wonderful green light in the space, and the DSSD was already on its way to the East Asian Republic, chasing the disaster like a dog following a scent.
Maybe ordinary people will know this soon.
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