Chapter 670: Ye Xing’s Contempt
“He’s still not back,” Ning Qingxue sighed.
Luo Ying fell silent, then held Ning Qingxue’s hand. “He’s fine, don’t worry,” she said. Although she offered comfort, she worried too. Two months had passed since the explosion, and there was still no news of Ye Mo.
If Luo Yue weren’t facing imminent war, they would have searched for him. However, leaving Luo Yue now would cause chaos. Many crucial decisions remained. Ye Mo was absent, and they, his wives, needed to stabilize the situation. His absence, coupled with theirs, would be disastrous.
Ye Xing, unconcerned by the war, remarked casually, “If we crushed them once, we can do it again.”
Xu Yuehua shared Luo Yue’s confidence in their defenses. She had overseen war tests, and Luo Yue had developed new secret weapons since the last war. Still, she worried about Ye Mo.
“I’ve ordered the troops on Jason Miambi Island to retreat,” Huang Yinian said grumpily, having just relinquished a significant military advantage.
Xu Yuehua nodded. “We had too little time; only 30,000 more immigrants arrived. Another year might have brought a few hundred thousand more.”
Ye Xing smiled. “Don’t worry, we have a secret weapon. If we defeat them decisively this time, we’ll have at least five to ten years of peace.”
“Brother Ye Xing, how are you sure?” Ye Zifeng asked curiously.
Ye Xing smiled wryly, patting his head. “I don’t know why I’m certain. I seem to possess extensive war knowledge; this small war is child’s play.”
No one doubted Ye Xing’s capabilities. Only Xu Yuehua knew his secret weapon. Luo Yue’s limited warhead production forced reliance on imported weapons, a source now restricted.
Ye Xing scorned imported weapons, but production lines couldn’t be built with money alone. After months of hard work, he’d invented a new missile system: the Air Orbit Mini Missile. These small missiles possessed immense explosive power, far surpassing TNT. He’d begun development when Russia restricted Luo Yue’s missile imports.
Ye Xing knew that even Luo Yue’s formidable defenses would fail under siege without offensive capabilities. Thus, he created the Air Orbit Mini Missiles—accurate, powerful, long-ranged, and undetectable by radar. Crucially, they were mass-producible.
Ye Xing and Xu Yuehua believed that any future US provocation would require serious reconsideration. The US dared attack because of Luo Yue’s missile shortage. Without offensive power, defense was meaningless. The US knew Luo Yue’s import numbers, willing to accept early losses for ultimate victory.
Ye Xing stated, “This war will be easy for Luo Yue, but the aftermath will not be.”
“Brother Ye, what do you mean?” Xu Ping asked.
Ye Xing explained, “The Union’s army will be crippled by our Air Orbit Mini Missiles, but crippled doesn’t mean defeated. We must counterattack immediately after the initial victory.”
“If the Union army is defeated, they won’t return. We only have 30,000 soldiers; how could we chase them?” Yu Miaodan questioned.
Ye Xing smiled. “If we don’t pursue them, they’ll return. The problem lies with the Air Orbit Mini Missiles. Their initial attack is devastating, but they have a weakness. Their anti-radar and anti-missile lock systems are simple. Once the enemy examines the empty missile casings, they can easily adapt. A second attack would leave Luo Yue vulnerable. Modern warfare isn’t about numbers.”
“Even if we drive them out, they’ll realize the situation eventually,” Ye Zifeng pointed out.
“That’s different,” Ye Xing countered. “Defeating them and forcing a treaty will delay their return. We need time. By then, the mini missiles will be obsolete, replaced by superior weapons. This time, we need to inflict heavy damage, just like last time.”
“Also, Ye Mo is far more capable than I am; don't worry about his safety. Even if he doesn’t return for years, he’ll be fine,” Ye Xing added, boosting morale while speaking truthfully. Ye Mo possessed exceptional abilities.
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The world’s attention once again focused on Luo Yue. The US, invoking peace and justice, had initiated war. Major betting companies opened odds on the conflict.
General Wales commanded the Union Army. A veteran of many wars, his style resembled Rommel’s—winning with fewer soldiers.
Three months after Ye Mo’s departure, the Union Army numbered 630,000: 330,000 for inland operations, 100,000 for the navy, 80,000 for air forces, and 120,000 for combined inland and naval deployments. Their arsenal included 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armored vehicles, 2,000 fighter jets, 1,900 helicopters, 160 ships, and various jamming devices.
With this force, Wales declared war on Luo Yue.