Eagle Sauce: The 055 destroyer was launched into the sea just after the founding of the country?

Different from the jubilant Singapore.

At the same time, in the imperial capital.

The heating in the Dragon Kingdom Central Assembly Hall was on high, but the expressions of the participants were extremely serious.

Both sides of the long conference table were filled with senior leaders of Longguo. Amidst the smoke, a heated discussion on the Xingzhou issue was taking place.

"Since no one is talking, I will express my personal opinion first."

“In my opinion, Occupy Singapore is definitely a historic opportunity!”

Director Li, the director of the National Development and Reform Commission, stood up and slammed the table.

"The Strait of Malacca is the throat connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Controlling Singapore is equivalent to controlling the maritime lifeline of the entire Southeast Asia!"

"For our Dragon Nation, this will definitely bring a hundred benefits and no harm!"

"But what's the cost?" interrupted Zhang, director of the Planning Commission. "How much does it cost to maintain an ocean-going fleet?"

"How much will it cost to build port facilities? We are now in a critical period of industrialization, and every penny must be used wisely!"

There was a murmur in the conference room.

Some nodded in agreement, while others frowned and shook their heads.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Foreign Minister Chen stood up, "Singapore is more than just a military stronghold."

"There are a large number of Dragon people there, and they are an important link for us to connect with overseas Dragon people. If we can make good use of this advantage, our influence in Southeast Asia will be greatly enhanced in the future."

"Influence?" Finance Minister Zhao sneered. "Can you make a living just by relying on influence?"

"Maintaining the garrison and administrative expenses on Singapore costs at least $500 million per year! How many steel mills and power stations can be built with this money?"

"Minister Zhao is right," Minister Wu, the Minister of Heavy Industry, took over. "We have just completed the first five-year plan, and this is a critical period for industrialization."

“Will investing a large amount of resources overseas affect the progress of domestic construction?”

"Comrades, I'm a soldier, and I can only look at things from a military perspective," the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission stood up, his scarred face expressionless. "From a military perspective, Singapore is like a sharp knife stuck in the Western Pacific."

"If the Eagle Sauce takes control of this area, their aircraft carriers can threaten our maritime lifeline at any time."

"But," Minister Zhang continued, "are we really capable of dealing with pressure from both the Eagle Sauce and the Bear?"

“How many warships are needed to defend Singapore? How many aircraft are needed? Who will pay for the maintenance of these equipment?”

Minister Li said excitedly: "No matter how big the investment is, it's worth it!"

"Think about it, if we can control the Strait of Malacca, all of Sakura Country's energy transportation lines will have to pass through our sphere of influence. This is more effective than any deterrent!"

“The question is how long can we hold on?”

Minister Zhang refused to give in.

"If the Bear-Eagle Combined Fleet really attacks, can we resist? Wouldn't it be even worse if we lost both the lady and the troops?"

"Whether we can hold on to it or not depends on our determination!"

Hearing this, the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission's voice was filled with steely determination.

"Back in the war on the peninsula, the Eagle Sauce's equipment was even more advanced than it is now. Didn't we still show the might of a new Dragon Nation?"

The atmosphere in the meeting room became increasingly tense.

Supporters believe that this is an important opportunity for the rise of the Dragon Country, while opponents worry that the country's national strength is not enough to support such a big ambition.

Both sides insist on their own opinions, and no one can convince the other.

"I think," the previously silent Minister of Foreign Trade suddenly spoke up, "Singapore's strategic significance goes far beyond military. It's the world's third-largest financial center. If we can develop it into an offshore center for the RMB, it will be of great significance in breaking the dollar's hegemony in the future."

"Financial center?" Minister Zhao scoffed. "With our current financial strength? Will the Wall Street giants give us this opportunity?"

The debate continues.

Some people say that Singapore is the first step for the Dragon Country to move towards the ocean, while others say that it will become a burden that will drag down the country's economy.

Some emphasize the importance of geopolitics, while others worry about the reaction of the international community.

The entire conference room was filled with smoke and everyone looked serious, because they all knew that this decision would affect the development path of Longguo for decades to come.

In the smoke-filled conference room, the chief flicked the ash from his cigarette and turned his gaze to Fang Yu, who had been sitting silently in the corner.

"Xiao Fang, what do you think about this issue?"

Fang Yu slowly stood up and glanced at everyone in the conference room.

His eyes were calm and determined, as if he had already made up his mind.

“If God doesn’t take it, you will suffer the consequences.”

Fang Yu's voice sounded firm and calm.

"Singapore, the throat of the sea, must be firmly controlled by the Dragon Kingdom."

"Isn't this too overbearing?" Minister Zhang of the Planning Commission frowned and asked, "Will neighboring countries become hostile to us because of this?"

"Hostility? Whoever wants to be hostile to the Dragon Nation, then let them be hostile!"

Fang Yu sneered.

"The Dragon Kingdom is not meant to be loved, but to be feared!"

“Only countries like Sakura Country would spend all their time trying to please others!”

There was an uproar in the conference room.

Some nodded in agreement, while others looked worried.

Fang Yu's voice continued to echo in the smoke.

"You may have forgotten what these countries around us are like. Ancient sages have long said that they are barbarians!"

He walked over to the map hanging on the wall and ran his finger over Southeast Asia.

"The way of the barbarians has always been to fear power rather than virtue."

"If you're too nice to them, they'll just think you're afraid of them, and then they'll just take advantage of you. This hasn't changed since ancient times."

"But..." Minister Zhang wanted to say something.

Fang Yu turned around abruptly.

"Are you worried that our actions are too overbearing? What about the people of John? When they ruled Singapore, did they ever consider the feelings of the locals?"

"When they used opium to open the gates of Dragon Country, did they ever think about our lives?"

His voice suddenly became low.

"At least we won't poison the entire nation with opium like John's people did. By occupying Singapore, we are saving them in a way!"

There was silence in the conference room.

Fang Yu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.

The chief took a deep puff of cigarette, his eyes thoughtful through the smoke.

"Besides," Fang Yu continued, "Xingzhou is not just a port, it is the gateway to the entire Strait of Malacca."

"If the Eagles take control of this place, they can easily cut off our maritime lifeline."

“By then, I’m afraid that even the shipping routes for raw materials, the fruits of our industrialization that we are so proud of, may be lost.”

His eyes swept over everyone present.

"You may think I'm being too blunt. But this is the reality of the world today. Either you eat others, or they eat you."

"Warm and affectionate diplomatic rhetoric is worthless in the real international game!"

The atmosphere in the conference room became extremely solemn.

Although Fang Yu's words were harsh, they expressed the hidden worries in everyone's heart.

In this era where might is right, the rise of a nation has never been achieved through showing weakness and compromise.

The chief looked at Fang Yu deeply, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

This young man from the future seemed to understand the cruel nature of international politics better than anyone else present.

"Go on." The chief signaled Fang Yu.

Fang Yu nodded: "In fact, occupying Xingzhou is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us."

"Through this incident, we can show the world that Dragon Country is no longer the ancient Eastern country that was at the mercy of others."

"We are fully capable and determined to safeguard our interests in this sea area..."