Chapter 315: 223: Japan, Do Not Say That I Did Not Forewarn You! (30,000 words in three updates, asking for monthly votes)
September 5th, an ordinary day, when a piece of news was disclosed by the “Daily Mail.”
This news didn’t seem very eye-catching; aside from military enthusiasts, not many ordinary people paid attention to it.
But the appearance of the Jieke Group’s name in the news sparked quite a bit of curiosity.
The impression Jieke Group usually gives is more of a shampoo-selling company, how could it be related to arms trade?
Before the public could figure it out, the Beautiful Country took a stand, issuing a protest statement.
At the news conference, the White House spokesperson, microphone in hand, declared vehemently, “This is an inhumane arms sale agreement. Knowing full well that Jieke Company is engaged in and supports extremist radical groups, Russia has disregarded the safety of civilians and the national security of the Southeast Region, single-mindedly reaching a weapons trade agreement with the Jieke Group.
Our side strongly protests this, and any arms trade between Jieke Group and Russia will directly violate multiple resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
The government of the Beautiful Country will continue to closely monitor the situation and urges Russia to stop the arms negotiations with Jieke Group, to honor the public commitment not to provide or sell weapons to Jieke Company.
Our country’s government will also continue to identify, expose, and sanction any individuals and entities that assist in the weapon transactions of Jieke Company.”
Journalists in the audience raised their hands one after another, and one reporter asked, “May I ask, what if the Jieke Group continues to engage in arms trade with Russia?”
“If they persist in their obstinacy, we will not stand idly by and let such actions that threaten regional peace and security occur.
Furthermore, we have decided that, effective immediately, we will implement a security assistance plan for the Chan Country Government. In the next few months, we will supply Chan Country with a substantial number, and variety, of ammunition and weapons to help with the development of Chan Country’s defense industry.”@@novelbin@@
Kirby didn’t hesitate and immediately responded, matching Jieke Group’s armament efforts by providing military aid to Chan Country.
“Does the Jieke Group really have ties with extremist radical groups? Do you have solid evidence?”
“We have obtained evidence, but due to its classified nature, we are temporarily unable to disclose it.”
Kirby changed the topic, letting out an exasperating statement.
It was a look that said, ‘I have evidence, but I just won’t say, what can you do about it.’
The Beautiful Country, with its power, is so unabashed in its attempts to frame and accuse others.
In the end, Kirby slammed the table and angrily said, “I must reiterate, don’t be deceived by the facade of the Jieke Group. I can unequivocally say that it is an extremely dangerous and malevolent organization. Their attempt to engage in arms negotiations with Russia is a deeply unsettling message for the Southeast Region. If the Jieke Group aims to arm itself and provoke regional security through arms purchases, my country will not remain silent.”
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The protest statements from the Beautiful Country were rapidly disseminated by journalists, and soon, responses came from all quarters.
Russia immediately held a press conference to respond to the accusations from the Beautiful Country, with the spokesperson sneering, “Who we trade military arms with is none of the Beautiful Country’s business. They should mind their own unclean hands and go back to sanctioning their own arms dealers.
Their reckless arms dealing has caused instability and displacement in numerous countries, and they themselves can’t clean that up, yet they have the audacity to dictate others’ arms sale negotiations.”
Russia’s toughness was expected as usual.
This country and nation have long given the impression of being unyieldingly tough through repeated confrontations with the Beautiful Country.
What people were actually more interested in was the Jieke Group.
How could a corporate company provoke such unreserved sanctions and accusations from the Beautiful Country?
After the press conference at the White House, journalists from around the world rushed to Chan Country, entering Mande City in hopes of interviewing the Jieke Group.
Soon after, the Jieke Group also responded to everyone’s request.
The next day at noon, in the headquarters building of Jieke Group in Mande City, Su Jie himself attended a press conference.
This was Su Jie’s first public appearance; his face was only known within Chan Country before, but now, in front of journalists and media from all over the world, Su Jie stepped from the backstage to the front stage.
It was foreseeable that after today, Su Jie’s fame around the world would rise significantly.
“Ladies and gentlemen, regarding the statements from the Beautiful Country, our side completely denies them. The Jieke Group has always been a company that loves peace, loves the public, and actively participates in poverty alleviation and charitable causes. That is also the purpose for our group’s establishment.”
As Su Jie picked up the microphone, his first statement surprised many of the journalists aware of the inside story, and they looked at Su Jie with peculiar expressions.
Could your Jieke Group’s history really be called peace-loving?
What happened to the former Mande United Army, how did East Qin State come about, how did those smugglers in Mexico with firepower fiercer than drug traffickers develop, don’t say you Jieke Group are unaware.
The journalists below immediately raised their hands—a dense crowd.
Su Jie randomly pointed at a Frenchwoman with blond hair and blue eyes, a journalist from a French news agency.
“Mr. Su, if your Jieke Group is a normally operating company, why would you buy so many arms from Russia? Is the information about the arms sale negotiation false?”