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

Peanuttown Special Zone, west wing of the White Palace.

The chandelier on the ceiling cast a warm yellow light on the huge oval conference table, which was scattered with various documents and maps.

Outside the window, night has fallen, and only the Washington Monument in the distance is vaguely visible under the light.

President Howell sat at the head of the conference table, his weather-beaten face full of solemnity.

In front of him was a telegram marked "Top Secret", which described in detail the situation in which the Far East Army of the Bear Country was surrounded by the Dragon Country Army.

What was even more shocking was that a brief piece of intelligence was attached to the telegram, mentioning that Longguo had demonstrated the existence of some new type of super weapon.

"Gentlemen," Howell began, his voice low and serious, "we are faced with a major strategic decision. The Far Eastern Army of the Bear Nation is surrounded by the Dragon Nation. Joseph has issued a nuclear threat to them, and the Dragon Nation has demonstrated a new type of weapon that we do not yet fully understand."

He looked around at everyone in the conference room—National Security Advisor Brunson, Secretary of State Wilkins, Secretary of Defense Thompson, CIA Director Horton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Grant, and several senior diplomatic and military advisers.

These are the most powerful group of people in the United States, responsible for making strategic decisions that affect the world.

“The question is simple,” Howell continued. “Should we support the Soviet Union in this conflict? I want to hear your opinions.”

As soon as the words fell, National Security Advisor Brunson knocked on the table and said, "Mr. President, let me be frank. This is a gift from God."

He was a tall, burly middle-aged man with gray hair meticulously combed back. His sharp eyes revealed a cold calculation.

"The two red empires, the Bear and the Dragon, are killing each other, and all we need to do is sit back and watch them weaken each other. No matter who loses, the Eagle Sauce is the winner."

He pulled out a cigar, lit it leisurely, and exhaled a puff of smoke.

“We’ve spent billions of dollars building a global containment network designed to weaken these red threats. Now they’re doing the job themselves, why should we step in and stop them?”

Secretary of State Wilkins shook his head. He was a thin but energetic old man, a veteran in the diplomatic world, who had demonstrated extraordinary negotiation skills in many international crises.

"I disagree with this simplistic view, Bronson," he said in a tone almost like a professor lecturing. "You're overlooking a key point: the level of technology currently demonstrated by the Dragon Nation far exceeds our expectations. According to intelligence, they may have mastered some kind of new super weapon."

Wilkins adjusted his glasses.

"If the Dragon Kingdom wins this conflict, they will gain control of the Far East and further expand their influence. More importantly, they will replace the Mao Bear and become the leader of the Red Camp."

Secretary of Defense Thompson, a retired four-star general with a serious face that always showed a kind of indifference that seemed to have seen through the world, tapped the map on the table with his rough fingers.

“Wilkins is right. This is not just a question of ideology. It’s about a fundamental shift in the global balance of power.”

He pointed to East Asia on the map.

"The population of Dragon Country is more than four times that of the Russian Bear. If they truly master advanced military technology and control the rich resources of the Far East, then we will face a completely different threat."

Bronson scoffed. "You overestimate the Dragon Nation! They've only temporarily gained the upper hand thanks to a few accidental technological advances."

CIA Director Horton spoke at this time. He was a middle-aged man with a blurry face. He looked like an ordinary face that you would immediately forget if you met him on the street, but his eyes were terrifyingly sharp.

"I must correct you, Bronson." His voice was calm but carried undeniable authority. "According to our senior intelligence sources, the Dragon Nation's technological breakthrough was no accident."

"They have systematically improved their military technology over the past two years, which is likely related to the emergence of a mysterious figure codenamed 'Bluebird.'"

He pulled a document from his briefcase. "This 'Blue Bird' seems to possess knowledge beyond our time. Since his appearance, the Dragon Nation has made astonishing progress in aviation, tanks, artillery, and other fields. And now, this new super weapon they have demonstrated may completely change the geopolitical landscape."

General Grant, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a tall soldier with medals hanging all over his chest and a stern expression on his face, expressed his opinion at this time.

"From a military perspective, I agree with Secretary Thompson. But I would like to add one point: the Soviet Union is, after all, a European country. Their culture and values ​​share fundamental commonalities with ours."

He paused, his voice filled with an undisguised sense of racial superiority: "And the Dragon Nation—they are a completely different race, with a completely different way of thinking."

"If we have to choose between the two Crimson Empires as our opponents, I would rather face the Russian Bear. At least we can understand their thinking logic."

Bronson laughed contemptuously. “General Grant, I never thought you would use race to influence national security decisions. Whether yellow or white, communists are our enemies.”

"Really?" asked Roberts, the State Department's Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, a shrewd diplomat known for his expertise in European affairs.

“So why are we now in secret negotiations with Yugoslavia, a satellite of the Soviet Union? Why did we support Tito’s split from Moscow?”

He calmly analyzed: "Because we recognize that not all Red Front countries are the same."

"The differences between the Russians and the Chinese are no longer a secret, and their ideological differences are growing. Supporting the Russians against the Chinese is in our strategic interests."

Economic advisor Smith is a tall, thin, middle-aged man with a strong academic tone in his voice.

"Let's think about this from an economic perspective. China has a huge population and abundant natural resources. If they truly master advanced technology, their economic potential will far exceed that of Russia."

He pushed up his glasses. "The Russian economy is inherently rigid and poses no real threat to us in the long run."

"But Dragon Country is different. Once their industrial system is fully established, coupled with those new technologies, they could become a true economic superpower."

CIA Deputy Director White added: "Don't forget the issue of ideological export. The Dragon Kingdom's revolutionary model is very attractive to many developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America."

"If China rises to become the leader of the Red Camp, the spread of this ideology will be even more dangerous than that of the Soviet Union."

Bronson slammed the table. "This is all speculation! We have no solid evidence that Dragon Nation is truly capable of replacing the Russian Bear as the leader of the Red Camp!"

"On the contrary, we have every reason to believe that this conflict will significantly weaken the power of the two Red Front giants and create strategic opportunities for us!"

President Howell took a deep breath and looked around at the tense atmosphere in the conference room.

This is a critical historical moment, and his decision will affect the international landscape for decades to come.

He needs to choose between two completely different strategic views: to watch the two enemies kill each other, or to support the "relatively familiar" opponent against a potentially greater threat?

In any case, the US must be prepared to deal with this rapidly changing world order.