Chapter 64: Results of the Talks and a New World Order

Afternoon of January 1, 2024.

Vannov hurried out of the Japanese National Diet Building. His expression was extremely grim, and there was a lingering trace of anger between his brows.

So much so that as he walked down the stairs, he accidentally slipped and took a heavy fall.

"Mr. Secretary!"

His two aides hurriedly rushed forward to support him.

*Click! Click!*

Journalists from all over the world gathered outside captured the moment, frantically pressing their shutter buttons.

With their acute instincts, they immediately realized that this would be explosive news!

When the Chinese journalists pressed their shutters, however, they felt a strong sense of déjà vu.

"Isn't this 'Margaret Thatcher's famous fall'?"

Back then, after the Falklands War ended, Great Britain was at the zenith of its power.

When discussing the sovereignty of the Bauhinia region with the great Eastern power, they had been arrogant and overbearing.

Yet in the end, it was brought to an abrupt halt by the stern response from the top leader: "Sovereignty is not negotiable!"

At the conclusion of the talks, a gloomy-looking Mrs. Thatcher suffered that famous fall outside the hall!

And now, the US Secretary of Defense was experiencing the exact same fate.

History was astonishingly consistent!

This was the fall of a loser!

"Mr. Vannov, can you comment on the progress of the peace talks?"

"Vannov, is the world inevitably heading toward a third world war?"

"Mr. Vannov, will peace endure?"

"..."

As Vannov was helped to his feet and approached, the reporters rushed forward like sharks sensing blood, pelting him with questions.

"Get lost!"

Vannov roared in fury. Being in the worst possible mood, he swiped a hand and batted away a close reporter, then retreated into his car under his aides' protection and was driven away from the place of his humiliation.

Judging by his actions—

The talks had concluded, and the outcome for the United States was exceedingly unfavorable.

Unable to get any information, reporters with nothing else to report could only focus their attention on the photograph of his fall.

Consequently, headlines across media outlets worldwide instantly surged to the top of the rankings.

*《Vannov's Fall! American Hegemony No Longer Exists!》*

*《Unfavorable Negotiations Lead to Vannov's Flustered Fall!》*

*《Vannov's Fall Flushes Away America's Last Shred of Dignity!》*

*《Treacherous Peace Talks: Is World War III Looming?》*

*《......》*

The entire world turned its gaze toward Tokyo, and the news originating from here quickly swept across the globe.

However, Vannov getting so angry that he took a tumble wasn't even the most shocking part.

Because shortly after this news broke out—

Official state media outlets of China and the United States simultaneously published the results of the peace negotiations!

"Effective immediately, hostilities between the two nations cease, and diplomatic relations are restored."

"The US side commits to returning jurisdiction over the Ryukyu Islands."

"Simultaneously, the Treaty of San Francisco is abrogated. China recognizes Japan as a sovereign state, but in accordance with various World War II United Nations treaties, the US side permits China to station troops on Kyushu Island, Japan, and establish a military jurisdiction airspace."

"In addition, starting today, the US side refuses to recognize the South Korean regime, while transferring the administration of South Korea to North Korea."

"..."

There were many other terms in the peace agreement, such as the US side refusing to recognize the existence of Taiwan.

With all these provisions, it ultimately boiled down to just one point:

The United States needs to get the hell out of East Asia!

From this moment on, East Asia would be under China's command!

"We won!"

The Chinese internet was already erupting in celebration!

This was a monumental victory destined to be recorded in the annals of Chinese history, single-handedly cementing the great Eastern nation's status as the big brother of East Asia!

"Hahaha, did everyone see that fall by Vannov? Such strong déjà vu!"

"The decline of an empire, marked by the falls of Thatcher and Vannov? *[slanting smile]*"

"Awesome! Things happened so suddenly; it feels like the global landscape completely flipped in just half a month!"

"Regardless, this is so satisfying! We've finally put Japan, South Korea, and the US in their place. Such a great feeling!"

"Off to foreign websites to watch the comedy, hahaha! Let's see who dares to hype up South Korea anymore—South Korea is practically gone!"

"Wait, shouldn't we be discussing the troop deployment and the restoration of Ryukyu?"

"Fabulous! With Ryukyu and Kyushu in our hands, the First Island Chain ceases to exist, and we are completely unshackled!"

"..."

January 1st.

Today felt even more celebratory than the Lunar New Year.

While welcoming the arrival of 2024, East Asia was also welcoming back its resurgent former king!

The geopolitical landscape of East Asia, and indeed the entire world, was fundamentally altered from this moment on.

Furthermore, following Vannov's return home, the United States immediately took action.

Except for a small contingent left behind to defend the mainland, all remaining US forces were dispatched to Europe!

They had lost East Asia, and half the Middle East; Western Europe could not be lost as well!

Concurrently, following the announcement of the peace agreement between China and the US—

Almost instantaneously, the nations of Eastern Europe decided to submit credentials to Mother Russia.

They were directly kowtowing to the new boss!

Their primary protector had conceded defeat, and without American resources, they stood no chance against the Russian bear.

Better to yield and serve as a strategic buffer zone instead.

At least that way, they could hedge their bets and avoid total hardship.

North Korea had also finally completed its grand undertaking of unification from the south.

Because of this, the fires of war across the globe began to gradually extinguish.

Even the Hexagram nation did not dare to act recklessly anymore.

A new world order was taking shape!

...

Beneath the Xishan Base, the joy on Zhao Guangyao's face simply refused to fade.

The results of this campaign were simply too astonishing!

"We won. This battle went unexpectedly smoothly!"

Looking at Fang Jing, his gaze burned with intense fervor.

This time, the ability to achieve a crushing victory that forced the US to submit was entirely owed to the electromagnetic pulse weapon!

Because of this weapon, China had essentially inflicted a dimensional reduction strike upon the enemy.

What US military? They were all nothing more than fragile paper tigers.

"Xiao Fang, your contribution this time is monumental!"

Clapping Fang Jing heavily on the shoulder, Zhao Guangyao felt an urge to pull him into a celebratory dance.

He was brimming with excitement.

On the path to China's rise, they had once suffered endless bullying and suppression by the US. Now, that humiliation had finally been completely washed away!

"Hehe, not at all. It's thanks to everyone's hard work on the 237 Project."

While feeling a deep sense of pride, Fang Jing did not forget to offer a polite and modest reply.

His gaze remained fixed on the television screen before him, watching the vibrant red flag being hoisted at the US military base in Ryukyu and the military garrison on Kyushu Island, Japan. A wave of profound relief washed over him.

Especially as images of the Yasukuni Shrine being blown to smithereens began to circulate.

The malignant grudge that had weighed upon the hearts of every single Chinese citizen was finally largely dissipated.

Fang Jing wished he could personally nominate the pilot who carried out this mission for a one-ton medal.

It was just so damn satisfying!

Well done!

Moreover, the reckoning with Japan was far from over!

This was merely the beginning.

For a nation like Japan that still harbored militarism, when China ruled supreme over East Asia, they would be the very first target on the chopping block!

"Don't be so modest, Xiao Fang. Train hard in the coming days; the lunar base project has officially been approved."

Zhao Guangyao's eyes burned brightly.

Mere Tier-C wandering Earth technology had already allowed China to stand unrivaled on Earth within this universe.

He now possessed an insatiable hunger for even higher-tier technologies.

The leadership felt the exact same way.

Having tasted the sweetness of success, the originally hesitant conservatives immediately nodded in agreement!

Now, the priority of the 237 Project had skyrocketed.

It had directly become the single most vital national initiative!

The construction of the lunar base was an absolute certainty!