It's better to conquer them than to command the steel torrent

Chapter 49｜Changes

Tonight, Shang Ke slept exceptionally soundly.

The big game he had put so much effort into since traveling through time finally had some results, which made him quite pleased.

In fact, there is another reason, that is, there is one more person around.

On the other bed, of course.

The cool moonlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and softly spread across the floor of the hotel room.

Jian Keqiu gazed at the bright white frost, her mind full of thoughts.

When it comes to lifelong events, all aspects must be considered, which is why many people always avoid talking about marriage issues.

Her parents were very satisfied with Shang and repeatedly told her not to waste time, which was really annoying.

As for herself, looking back on the past, she already had a basic understanding of Shang's character and personality, and they even had a good chat, so...

That's it. I don't want to worry about such things. Character is the most important thing. She thought so.

She pulled the quilt, turned over to her side, closed her eyes and fell asleep.

As an emotionally indifferent person, Jian Keqiu's feelings towards Shang Ke are quite complicated and difficult to define as love in the secular sense - probably two parts curiosity, three parts admiration, and five parts trust.

Shang Ke didn't care about these things. He simply thought that Jian Keqiu was a rare girl with a unique charm, like a cool kitten.

The next day, noon.

Although Shang Ke suggested that they go to Jian's house together first, Jian Keqiu was unwilling to make another trip back and forth.

"You usually go to the woman's house first, right?"

"You have to go to my house first and then come back. You have to go back again for the New Year. It's troublesome."

"Then come to my house first?"

"it is good."

"you sure?"

"I don't mind this custom."

Because of the sudden change of mind, the two people's sudden arrival gave Shang Yuxiu and Wei Shuhua a big scare.

"Why didn't you tell me in advance? There's no time to cook!" Wei Shuhua scolded.

She hurried out to order food from a nearby restaurant, and Shang Ke couldn't stop her.

Shang Yuxiu initially wanted to act like a dignified elder, but he simply couldn't do it and completely involuntarily changed into a kind look.

In a sense, econometrician Shang Yuxiu was suppressed by Jian Keqiu's academic qualifications.

When she went to the bathroom, Shang Yuxiu pulled Shang Ke aside.

"You're quite capable, kid." Shang Yuxiu hesitated for a moment and then praised, "Your methods are quite good."

"Methods?" Shang Ke smiled helplessly, "I didn't use any tricks. It was all based on sincerity and charm."

In this way, the family spent a pleasant afternoon.

After this, Jian Keqiu returned to work at the branch of the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but Shang had not received the transfer order for a long time. He was happy to relax and just regarded it as a vacation.

With the graduation certificate issued by the Tank Academy, Shang Ke's certificate was changed to a rare dual-trained military branch - military police and tank soldiers.

As New Year’s Day approaches, the much-anticipated general election day is drawing closer.

The voting system of the Grand Federation is very interesting and has its own characteristics.

(1) Candidates are first determined through party primaries and then indirectly elected nationwide, unlike members of the Advisory Council who are directly elected. (2) Campaign funds are allocated specifically by the Ministry of Finance, with the same amount for all three parties.

(3) Private campaign funds and political donations are strictly prohibited to prevent businessmen from interfering in politics.

Today, with the mechanical relay punch card tabulating machine, counting ballots has been greatly facilitated, whereas in the past this process relied entirely on manual labor, and it is hard to imagine how this process could have been maintained in the past.

On the morning of the last day of December, the Asahi News Agency broadcast the live vote count.

Votes are first counted by province and then added together to form a total.

On this day, Wei Shuhua went to work at the pharmacy as usual. Shang Yuxiu was not at home either. He was waiting for the answer with others in the Advisory Council office.

Shang Ke stayed at home alone, absent-mindedly listening to the female announcer counting the votes.

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Personally, Shang Ke would definitely choose the former without hesitation.

This is a world war, not a game. Either don't take action, or if you do, you must do it with all your might and be ruthless.

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When such a report came out from the radio, the plain female announcer's voice revealed a hint of excitement.

Shang Ke couldn't help but stand up, clenched his fists and muttered to himself, then sat down, and then stood up again and paced back and forth in the living room.

Really won?
That's right. Being prepared for danger in times of peace is the spiritual core. Thousands of years of constant fighting cannot produce a nation that indulges in pleasure.

He thought so and breathed a sigh of relief.

The victory of the Renhe Party was a good thing in Shang Ke's eyes, but it was like a bolt from the blue for many people who had bet on the wrong horse.

There are always people who confidently go to the gambling table without being prepared for failure.

As the sky grew darker, a familiar sound of cars came from downstairs.

Shang Yuxiu, in a depressed mood, pushed the door open, his words revealing frustration and disappointment.

"Nonsense! How can we make a sudden transformation as they say? We have to eat one bite at a time!" he complained.

Shang Ke consoled him with a few words, muttering, "In troubled times, severe punishments are necessary. In times of great conflict, we must strengthen our military and prepare for war."

Shang Yuxiu, always a refined gentleman, glared at him and said angrily, "What do you know? The country is not prepared for war at all. This is not something that can be done in a day or two. Mobilizing too quickly will only turn industry and commerce into a mess. It's no different from forcing things to grow!"

"That's why we need to start now." Shang Ke countered, "Actually, this is just a catch-up lesson, a lesson from the previous military deterioration. If we had paid more attention to it in the past, we wouldn't be so anxious at this critical moment."

"That's alarmist talk. Our country's topography and geography ensure we have ample room for maneuver no matter what happens."

"You're right, but that's not the reason why the army only has over 400,000 soldiers."

The two of them argued tit for tat until Wei Shuhua returned home.

　After trying for a long time, I estimated that the possibility of being eaten was greater than 99%, so I simply deleted and revised it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)