It is Kokang and Changchun

　Brown explained: "Madam President, along the entire front, our army has discovered the movement of deep-sea troops, and without exception, there has been a reduction to varying degrees.

　Intelligence from informants in enemy-occupied areas confirms this isn't just a routine troop rotation. We believe Shen Hai has other motives and is likely concentrating his forces for another major attack."

　"It's not like the Deep Sea hasn't concentrated its forces before, but how could they mobilize troops from across the board like this?" Kamala didn't quite understand. "And if there's a decrease, there's a corresponding increase. I haven't noticed any unusual increase in forces in that part of the front..."

　Suddenly, Kamala's mind flashed, and she slammed her hand on the desk. "Oh no! The Deep Sea is about to attack the West Coast! They want to sandwich us from both sides!"

　"Madam President, that's exactly what I'm going to say," Brown said. "But fortunately, during the Battle of Hawaii, we already had garrisons along every stretch of the West Coast."

　"Not only that... I think I'm quite forward-looking. Not long after the battle with the deep sea, I decided to build coastal fortresses and defense lines along the entire west coast. Now they're finally coming in handy." Kamala said thankfully.

　Since the states on the West Coast are all blue, Kamala's coastal defense plan did not encounter major obstacles, so the defense line was built much faster than in red states. This is also the reason why the Democrats invested heavily in the West Coast fortress defense line.

　The specific manifestation is the material and quality of the fortifications. These fortifications are not the wooden and mud trenches on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, but permanent fortifications built with explosion-proof walls and reinforced concrete, just like the German trenches in World War I.

　In the movie "1917", the quality of the trenches of the German and British armies is visibly different; if the British trenches are the 7 Days Inn chain, then the German trenches are Marriott/Hilton.

　Some key areas were even constructed using the same materials as the new World Trade Center. When the new World Trade Center was first built, many of the materials used were high-strength. In a sense, the new World Trade Center is a commercial tower fortress.

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　Moscow, Soviet Russia

　The Soviet Union was undergoing socialist transformation and construction in full swing, but the situation within the party was not very peaceful.

　As socialist construction unfolded, the theoretical ideas of some people within the Party gradually lagged behind practice, or in other words, some of them had always been inconsistent with the Party Central Committee, and their contradictions with Zyuganov/Aurora became increasingly prominent.

　Aurora once proposed that the party should persist in self-revolution. In addition to anti-corruption, the content of self-revolution is to eliminate liberalism and social democratic tendencies within the party.

　As affairs outside the party gradually stabilized, the Rashkin group, which had been "quite critical" before the revolution, became the first target of self-revolution by the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

　Some people here may say something like the left is infinitely divisible, but Rashkin’s case is no longer just a question of ordinary dissent, but one that has risen to the level of a question of political principle.

　During the Russo-Ukrainian war, the fact that Lashkin supported Navalny alone is indelible. In addition, there are also some of his own social democratic ideas, as well as previous violations of organizational discipline, drunk driving, and illegal hunting.

　Aurora has repeatedly made speeches at the central and local levels, stating that the Communist Party is a party that is clear-cut and politically conscious, that it must adhere to Marxism-Leninism and the socialist path, and that it must establish the lofty ideal of communism.

　The issue of Navalny was also mentioned. Existing evidence has shown that various pro-people statements pointing out that Navalny is just a shield to cover up that he is a running dog of the West.

　He also pointed out that if he really was working for the good of Russia, why did he have the support of Western countries? Why did his death cause such a strong reaction in Western countries? Why did he still criticize the Soviet Union and socialism?

　Aurora mentioned these things mainly out of the principle of "punishing the past to prevent the future, curing the disease and saving people" and hoping to save a

　Some of the wavering elements in the party on this issue should be pulled back from the brink.

　Some party members may automatically admit their mistakes, but Rashkin does not think Navalny is wrong. Even though he was removed from his party position two years ago, he still uses his influence to do his own thing.

　After the Central Political Bureau warned him several times but he remained indifferent, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection finally made a formal decision to isolate and investigate Rashkin.

　Thus, the police took Rashkin to the "Sunlight Room" of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection confronted Rashkin one by one with the evidence they had collected and provided.

　Some of this evidence was collected by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, some was from intelligence agencies during the Russian Federation period, and some was kindly provided by Baimaotuanzi.

　At first, Rashkin refused to admit it, but as time went on, the Discipline Inspection Commission's Sunlight Room always made corrupt/reactionary elements confess, and finally Rashkin confessed to the accusations based on the evidence.

　A few days later, the "Times Forward" program (Soviet News Network) reported a personnel change news from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

　"… Recently, with the approval of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of China and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission of the All-Union Communist Party of China and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of Russia have opened an investigation into V.F. Lashkin, former Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia, former First Secretary of the Moscow Municipal Committee, and former member of the Party Leadership Group of the Left Front (a united front organization of the Communist Party of Russia), on suspicion of serious violations of discipline and law…

　An investigation revealed that Lashkin had abandoned his ideals and beliefs, was disloyal and dishonest to the Party, failed to align with the Party Central Committee on major issues, causing serious consequences, resisted organizational review, privately carried out unauthorized Party activities, and engaged in factionalism.

　To sum up, Lashkin seriously violated the Party’s political discipline, organizational discipline, work discipline, and life discipline; the nature of his violations was serious, the impact was bad, and he was suspected of illegal behavior, and he should be dealt with seriously.

　In accordance with the Regulations on Disciplinary Actions of the Communist Party of Russia and the Anti-Corruption Law of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, and other relevant regulations, after research by the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Russian Communist Party and approval by the Central Committee of the Russian Communist Party, it has been decided to expel him from the Party and transfer his suspected illegal and criminal activities to judicial authorities for handling.

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　While the Russian Communist Party is undergoing internal self-revolution, the Chinese Communist Party and the Japanese Communist Party are also busy. The Japanese Communist Party is currently busy expanding its party organization in preparation for the All-Japan People's Congress five years from now.

　The situation faced by the Japanese Communist Party was different from that of the Chinese Communist Party at that time. After the collapse of the Kuomintang, the Chinese Communist Party was the undisputed largest party in China, and it had absolute advantages in all aspects. The combined strength of all democratic parties was not even a fraction of that of the Chinese Communist Party.

　The Japanese Communist Party currently has no absolute advantage in Japan except in terms of military strength. Judging from the number of members alone, the Constitutional Democratic Party is still ahead of the Japanese Communist Party.

　The Japanese Communist Party does not want to see the Constitutional Democratic Party hold a majority in the first National People's Congress five years later due to insufficient number of party members, so they must find ways to expand their membership.

　Ibaraki Hanaogi was well aware that while this would quickly expand the Party's power, the downside was a decline in the quality of its members. However, you can't have your cake and eat it too. If you can't even fully control state power, how can you even talk about the quality of your Party members? Should we focus on the principal contradiction?

　This is a bit like fighting a war. Everyone knows that it is not the quantity of soldiers that matters, but their quality. But when you can't even fill the battle line, quantity becomes more important than quality.

　Moreover, the party members and leading cadres have the White-haired Tuanzi watching them in secret, so it won’t be that troublesome when the time comes to settle the accounts.

　However, some current developments within the Constitutional Democratic Party are objectively handing the Japanese Communist Party a knife. Among the top leaders of the Constitutional Democratic Party is a figure named Yoshihiko Noda. Yes, that's right, the former Japanese Prime Minister who provoked the Diaoyu Islands dispute over a decade ago.

　However, he did not become the current leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party like in the real dimension. This was probably because the Japanese Communist Party seized power by force in this dimension, and Noda Yoshihiko was the kind of person who denied the evil history, so it was reasonable that the party did not push him to be the party leader under such circumstances.

　But this did not prevent the Japanese Communist Party from seizing this opportunity and using the political movement of "facing history and reflecting on the past" to use state power to purge the Noda faction within the Constitutional Democratic Party.

　Using great and glorious reasons to weaken the power of the Constitutional Democratic Party is simply an ideal means of political struggle, and the Japanese Communist Party is overjoyed.

　Moreover, this political movement was not aimed at a single political party, but at all political organizations and social groups. Therefore, the Japanese Communist Party, under the pretext of "equal treatment," equally purged other individuals and groups that did not acknowledge history.

　Finally, in addition to the necessary political means, the most important thing is to work hard to govern and submit a satisfactory answer to the people. This is the only way to truly ensure that the Japanese Communist Party will have the foundation for a majority of seats in the National People's Congress in the future.

　So what should be done? First, we must address the issues that most concern the people. Second, on the basis of addressing these pressing issues, we must advance socialist transformation and continuously satisfy the people's yearning for a better life.

　Therefore, this is one of the important reasons why Ibaraki Huashan is actively seeking to establish good relations and develop economic cooperation with China.

　As for who will eventually win the majority of seats in the first National People's Congress of New Japan five years from now, let us wait and see.

　Ah, of course, the Ryukyu Islands have not yet been liberated, and various preparations are needed.

　Work is also proceeding in full swing. The code name of the operation to liberate the Ryukyu Islands is tentatively set as "Silent Dawn".

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　Compared to students in Japan, the CCP, as a teacher, at least faces no pressure from other political parties outside the party. Therefore, if the CCP truly has any problems, the root of the problem must lie within.

　There have been some recent changes at the top level. Last year, WFH and LSF were removed, and recently, MH was removed. Unlike the previous two, the public notice regarding MH's issue this time only mentioned suspected serious violations of discipline, but not illegal activities.

　Even if it was just a violation of discipline, he has been suspended for investigation anyway. The Central Military Commission, whose number of members has been continuously decreasing, now has only five people left.

　While matters remain the same, having fewer people in the department responsible for handling them means an increased workload. Since MH's removal, 586 has begun to consider the future of the Military Commission's talent succession. His biggest concern now is a lack of options.

　In Qingdao, Shandong, the ship girls were also discussing the MH issue. Since MH was part of the navy system, and the reason was only disciplinary violation but not illegal, the ship girls were more concerned about MH's downfall than WFH and LSF.

　The girls discussed, going from one thing to another and then from one thing to another, until they finally brought the topic to their own future.

　Chongqing said, "By the way, I just received news today that the Military Commission seems to be interested in training us as officers."

　Hearing this, the shipgirls present couldn't help but widen their eyes. Changchun was the first to raise a question: "But... it's not that easy for a sergeant major to be promoted to an officer, right?"

　"It's probably the path of being promoted from a soldier to an officer," Anshan said. "Because our age and years of service are difficult to calculate, the Military Commission only removes age and years of service restrictions for us. As for everything else, we have to rely entirely on our own efforts."

　"Isn't this a violation?" Taiyuan was a little worried.

　Anshan explained: "Special circumstances require special treatment. When this rule was made, we were just sitting there, like a big steel hull exposed to the sun and rain all day long. Who could have imagined that the warships would become spirits when the rules were made?

　If we really want to be picky, our age and years of service are difficult to calculate, and this isn't a matter of principle; what matters is our knowledge, ability, political literacy, and moral standards."

　"In this case, the biggest obstacle facing us should be a bachelor's degree..." Jinan was thinking about how special people like them could get a bachelor's degree.

　Changchun mused, "Promotions in peacetime can only be this way, unless there's a large-scale war... But if one craves war just to become an officer, that's too utilitarian."

　"So, comrades, just focus on studying," Chongqing said. "Being a working undergraduate is fine. With our academic abilities, getting into a 985 university is definitely a no-brainer."

　When talking about going to school, Changchun always feels a little melancholy: "In fact, if possible, Changchun still wants to experience the complete student experience.

　Otherwise, when chatting with Comrade Zhan, whenever he talked about campus life, I could only watch him talk with relish, and I could only smile and say nothing in response, which always felt very awkward..."

　In order to have something to talk about with Lao Zhan in this regard, Changchun once looked through many campus-related videos on Bilibili, trying to empathize and understand the students' psychology.

　But no matter how many videos you watch, you can't compare to an ordinary person who has a complete school experience. In this respect, Changchun is a bit like a naive person who is naive to the world.

　However, his own unique existence meant that he could not have a complete school experience like ordinary people. Therefore, Changchun always felt that this was a great regret for him as a social person.

　Chapter 482: Veterans Don’t Die, They Just Have Their Pensions Swallowed

　After some discussion, the ship girls all agreed that in their special situation, only the adult college entrance examination could achieve their goal; so each ship girl began to understand the relevant matters of the adult college entrance examination and choose the school of their choice.

　Generally speaking, for people like Kancolle, with their learning abilities, it is easy for them to get into a bottom-tier 211 university, and as long as they put in some effort, they can definitely get into a 985 university or even Tsinghua University or Peking University.

　Since Changchun needed to leave herself more time for entertainment besides work training, she did not plan to go to 985, but chose 211 as her goal.

　"Which 211 university should I go to..." Changchun thought as he looked at the roster of 211 universities.

　When it comes to going to college, unless there is a top-notch university nearby, it is recommended that you go to a school in another province. After all, rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows. It is also good to go to other provinces to see different cultural landscapes and broaden your horizons.

　Changchun thought for a while, then pointed to the school emblem, which was roughly shaped like a dark blue shield with the letters "HN" inside, and said, "Hmph~ It's decided on you—Hainan University! As for your major... Ideological and Political Education."

　Originally, Changchun wanted to go to Yanda (Greater Yan'an University). Although Yanda has the title of the first university founded by the Communist Party of China, it is currently only at the level of a first-class university.

　Perhaps for ordinary students, a first-tier university is a relatively good place to go; but for Kancolle's learning ability, going to a first-tier university is too low a standard. Shouldn't she at least strive for a 211 university?

　Besides, Changchun felt that if he went to Haida, it would mean that he might be transferred to Hainan.

　Wouldn't it be more convenient to experience the tropical scenery that is very different from the north and meet Comrade Zhan?

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　Oklahoma, USA

　In the suburbs of a city in Oklahoma, there are vast tracts of plains, many of which are agricultural lands used for large-scale mechanized farming.

　Part of this arable land was owned by an old man named William Chester, who was a farmer. Almost everyone in his family, starting with him, had served in the military, so it could be said that he was a small military family.

　But today, a quarrel broke out in his residence.

　"Dad, look at this, this is what the federal government gives us! This is called relief? This is simply perfunctory!" a young man complained loudly.

　He had just dropped an envelope of US dollars on the coffee table and said, "I have been fighting for my sister and I's rights for over a year, but the federal government only gave us over $30 million, plus insurance and other things. The combined pensions and disability benefits for the two of us don't even add up to $80,000.

　Even the first pension given by the military when sending the death notice was greatly discounted. The regulations clearly stated that it was $8000, but in the end, only half of that was received!

　Although my eldest sister's military pension is $7000, I had to ask her friends in the military to get her $7000! Otherwise, how could she have gotten an extra $1,000 out of thin air?

　As for my disability allowance, that's a far cry from the amount I received even after dying in battle!

　The young man who complained loudly was named Robbie Chester, the third son of William Chester. He was a former F35 pilot of the Naval Air Force. He was later shot down in an air battle against the deep sea and broke his leg while parachuting.

　After he retired early due to injury, he has been fighting for his rights because he did not receive enough pension (either from the military or the government).

　Especially after his eldest sister Emily Chester died in the war, she did not receive enough pension, so he took on the burden of defending the rights of two people alone.

　Originally, Robbie had a second sister named Doris Chester, but because his second sister was still fighting on the front line, she really couldn't help.

　Robbie received an insufficient pension, which was not just a little bit short of the standard. Compared with the standard, it was a world of difference.

　Pensions for American soldiers are divided into three types: military, government, and insurance. If a soldier dies in battle, the military will send a special person to deliver a death notice to the family of the deceased, along with a pension of $8000.

　The second payment is $10 in compensation from the US government. The third payment is insurance. The US military pays $28 per month, and if they die in action, they will receive $40.

　All in all, an American soldier killed in action can receive a maximum total pension of over $50, but Emily's death in action plus Robbie's disability allowance amounted to less than $10.

　Less than one-fifth is really too low.

　Moreover, all of this was earned by Robbie's constant efforts to defend his rights. Before he started defending his rights, the total amount of pension he received was only one tenth of the stipulated amount!

　That's why Robbie was so angry.

　"Robbie, calm down." At this time, his father walked with an old man's steps and said to his youngest son:

　"The Democrats are treating us rednecks like this. If Trump had been re-elected four years ago, this wouldn't have happened, and even if it had, it would have been dealt with quickly."

　Robbie sighed and shook his head, "Father, don't you understand? The Republican Party itself is divided, and the Democrats are controlling everything by relying on a state of war. What can the Republicans use to fight them?

　Furthermore, rather than a party-squabbling issue, it's more accurate to say that the American system is already sick, and seriously ill. Even if Trump were to come to power, he wouldn't be able to do much.

　"What institutional problem? It's clearly the Democrats messing around! Freedom, democracy, and separation of powers are always correct, it just depends on who is in charge." William didn't like his son's criticism of the system.

　The son was very troubled by his stubborn redneck father. He tried his best to suppress his anger, "Trump is dead. Doesn't his death prove everything?

　Besides, there are a lot of extreme magazines in Texas who are rebelling against independence. Dad, you'd better say less about supporting the Republican Party. Now even the Republican establishment is being visited by the FBI from time to time.

　Secondly, regarding the institutional issues, the United States has always been a country of businessmen. In a country where almost all economic activities can be privately owned, can democratic procedures based on legal confirmation really ensure fairness?

　"What's wrong with private property? It's human nature! Even animals guard their food, so why not humans?" William said, a little annoyed. "Let me ask you a simple question: would you be willing to give all your hard-earned money to the government or someone else?"

　If it weren't for his father, Robbie would have argued with the person who said that. He picked up the envelope containing the pension from the coffee table, took out his portion, and put it back on the coffee table.

　Then Robbie picked up his trekking pole (he had a prosthetic leg) and prepared to go out for a walk. Before leaving, Robbie gave his father a warning:

　"Dad, the rest belongs to my eldest sister, I'll give it all to you. Besides, no matter what, the problem in the United States today is definitely not changing the president and

　As for the problem of political parties, there is no solution unless there are major changes in society and politics.