Chapter 1519 - 495: Age of Chaos

Chapter 1519: Chapter 495: Age of Chaos

Lin Miao is now up to his neck in trouble. Besides numerous lawsuits, the European Community is leveraging the Orokin loans distributed worldwide over the past decades to pressure all companies into banning cooperation with Horizon Corporation, aiming to choke him at the source.

But there’s a song that goes, "How can I bear to fault ~ you ~, for it was my unchecked freedom that led you astray ~".

In a world where globalization has been disrupted, the industrial sectors of various countries maintain relative independence, striving for self-sufficiency as much as possible, eliminating the so-called global division of labor. Some of the more extreme large industrial cities, like Night City, are almost capable of completing independent internal cycles.

Add in a touch of liberalism, and the result is...

Who the hell are you?

Now you’re threatening me not to do business with others?

Even God wouldn’t dare tell me not to earn an extra dime!

The United States can complete the economic blockade of a certain country only by pulling together a bunch of people through the global industrial division, allowing Europe and America to firmly control high-end industries, and then complementing it with the dual blockades of global economic and military hegemony.

Leaving aside Military Science, which has been drifting further away from Horizon Corporation, what about Kangtao and the Huang Ban Association?

My European brothers, two of your fleets have just been blown up, and several of your satellites have been exploded. Did you think I didn’t see that?

Without worldwide military bases or technical blockades, where’s the audacity to stop me from doing business?

It’s not even just about doing business with Kangtao anymore. The East seems to have internally reached some conclusion, opting to undertake several large-scale offshore investment contracts with Horizon Corporation.

With the lead taken by these two, others are following suit as if it’s business as usual, rendering the blockade ineffective.

That’s why, despite offending so many people, Lin Miao, this tough nut, is still able to live uninhibitedly, causing everyone who encounters him to feel uncertain.

"The current urgency is to dispatch troops to surround Georgia, taking control of it militarily. By then, whether someone has been on that island or not will be up to you, President Miles."

"Moreover, we can also take this opportunity to act against those companies that have been reluctant to cooperate with us, ruthlessly eliminate... the evil bandits, making it known throughout America that all evil will be brought to justice."

"Either pay up or risk your life."

The returns described by Lin Miao were extremely tempting, but Miles was also well aware of the risks involved.

What if they refuse to play along and simply take a flight to Europe for asset transfer, resulting in a massive exodus of domestic assets and leaving you with nothing?

"You’re instigating a civil war in New America! If things spiral out of control and they flee with the money, have you considered the aftermath? The entire world is waiting to watch our drama!"

At this moment, Miles was gritting her teeth. It dawned on her that she was tightly tied to Lin Miao on the same boat, rather than having control over him. Now both were like grasshoppers tied to a single rope, having to jump wherever the other did.

Even if she wanted to throw Lin Miao out now, it was too late, Li De!

The most crucial question is, who was the bastard that sent Li De to Georgia?

Could it be Lin Miao?

Li De’s secret agent credentials were returned by Lin Miao’s subordinates, making it a possibility. But the question is, how did he know about the Georgia affair?

Besides, Song Zhaomei had been keeping a close watch on his every move, so when did it happen?

"There will be no civil war, Mr. President."

Lin Miao stated sternly.

"At present, the entire United States recognizes only you as the President. Who can rally anyone other than those in their own ranks? You should believe in your own influence and even more in the ICE soldiers who are heeding your call and enlisting at this very moment."

Certainly, these local enterprises hold unimaginable prestige in their areas, and the entire state’s population and government might rely on just those few companies to sustain, rallying a few thousand troops with a shout.

But this definitely doesn’t mean they have the guts to confront the New United States Government head-on, not to mention facing Lin Miao.

"The young warriors are eager for achievements. Now is the perfect time for them to make their mark. Trust that they will surely fight to the end for you, Mr. President, and for New America."

"President, considering what’s happened recently, do you wish to become the truly number one president in the history of New America, leaving a place on the map named after Washington, or sit alongside those second-rate presidents who, having made grand promises before taking office, end up timid and achieve nothing during their tenure?"

After much contemplation, Lin Miao decided not to tell Miles about the nuclear material transaction. Once he spoke of it, it would confirm that the Georgia matter was under his instruction.

With evidence, Miles could potentially discard him as a scapegoat. For Lin Miao, the tighter the bond between them now, the better.

Miles ignored Lin Miao’s flattery, instead fixing a deep gaze upon the man before her, her mind engaged in an intense internal conflict.

Should she eliminate this guy now....

Miles had never regretted more. She should have directly disposed of Lin Miao earlier to curry favor with Europe and seize Horizon Corporation; now, it’s blown up out of proportion, causing her to be restrained everywhere.

Just as Miles was about to give Lin Miao a piece of her mind, to clear his head, she reconsidered when reminded of her ever-growing prestige and approval ratings.

If she removes Lin Miao at this point, everything she has gained will turn to naught, possibly even worse than before.

Because the influential people behind the scenes wouldn’t let her off easily. At best, she might end up as a puppet president.