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With his absolutely overwhelming strength and the fact that Shangguan Wen himself is the inheritor of the same civilization, he is very willing to cooperate with Shangguan Wen in acting and tricking the upcoming Odysseus-Bunitania.
Before the Human Union entered this world, the powerful Brunitania took advantage of the internal and external troubles of the Chinese Federation to forcibly seize many of the Chinese Federation's spheres of influence and interfere in its internal affairs. Now that there is an opportunity for revenge, it will naturally not let it go.
Little did he know that Odysseus, who was about to perform a clown comedy, was leaving the capital of Brunitania without stopping, flying to Alaska, and then to the Far East. The Brunitania army in the Far East, under the pretext of acting and supporting District 11, sent more than 50 troops south, staring at the Chinese Federation covetously, while Odysseus flew all the way to Luoyang with his confidants and the request for political marriage.
The controlled eunuch Gao Hai and others warmly welcomed Odysseus, who was about to play the leading role.
At Luoyang International Airport, Gao Hai, who had been waiting for a long time, warmly welcomed Odysseus.
"Your Highness Odysseus, welcome to Luoyang of the Chinese Federation. Our Gao Hai..."
Odysseus snorted with his nose turned up. It was because the Chinese Federation lost to Brunitania some time ago, which made him have a natural attitude of a winner. Even if he was 1.2 times lower than this country, this arrogance still existed.
[Damned barbarian, if it weren't for Lord Shangguan Wen's order, you would have had your legs broken and chopped into a human stick.]
"How's that white-haired loli?"
"Everything has been arranged, just a formality is enough, but this..."
Gao Hai made a money gesture.
Odysseus looked at Gao Hai who was asking for property and felt extremely contemptuous.
[Greedy eunuch, once we've dealt with the Human League, you'll be next]
Odysseus signaled to his confidant, who took the initiative to give him a bag of priceless jewels, checks from the Imperial Bank of Bnitania, etc.
Gao Hai's greedy subordinates, their old faces smiling like chrysanthemums
"Okay, okay, please wait for good news, Your Majesty Odysseus."
Chapter 146: Gas Explosion in Luoyang City
Odysseus stepped into the limousine meticulously prepared for him. The windows slowly rolled up, shielding him from prying eyes. Inside, his stern features were reflected in the windows, his eyes gleaming with calculation. He knew full well that this political marriage was more than a superficial union; it concerned Bnitania's strategic plans for the Far East and indeed the world.
And Luoyang, this ancient and glorious city, will become an important chess piece in his hands.
"We must speed up. The situation on the front lines is not optimistic. After losing Sakuraishi, the EU field has also stagnated."
Odysseus whispered to his closest associates.
"Also, what's the situation with the Human Union? Have they noticed our actions?" The confidant reported with his head down:
"The Human Alliance seems to have been expanding into Area 11. From Kyoto to Tokyo, the area has been completely occupied. Many of our soldiers have either died on the battlefield or been captured, leaving us with no time to spare. But Your Highness, we must be careful. Their intelligence network cannot be underestimated."
Odysseus nodded, calculating secretly. He understood that the object of this marriage—the legendary white-haired girl of the Chinese Federation, now the last puppet empress—was crucial to both Bnitania's expansion plans and his own personal ambitions.
At the same time, in the Luoyang Palace.
Shangguan Wen told Jiang Lihua stories about another world, which attracted the attention of the little Lolita who had been almost under house arrest since childhood and had never left Luoyang.
She couldn't help but yearn for the other world.
"Hey, Wen, do you think the other world is beautiful?"
Shangguan Wen stroked Jiang Lihua's hair, looked at her innocent eyes and said:
"It's beautiful, but not beautiful either. Let me tell you the story of Alpha and the others."
Shangguan Wen told Jiang Lihua the past of everyone in "Shadow Garden". There was nothing beautiful in the medieval alien world. Compared with the world today, it was naked cannibalism. Only the appearance of Shangguan Wen broke this oppressive environment and brought a touch of humanity.
After hearing this, Jiang Lihua couldn't help but look disappointed.
"How could this happen? The other world isn't beautiful either."
"But, Lihua, we can build the world into what we want."
Shangguan Wen did not lie about this. Although he has not yet unified the world he lives in, it is only a matter of time as long as he is willing.
Knock, knock, there's a knock on the door.
"Come in"
The person who pushed open the door was Li Xingke, who had been cured by Shangguan Wen.
"Your Majesty, Odysseus has arrived in Luoyang. Since arriving at the Bnitanian Embassy, he has been making small moves and has bribed traitors to investigate the latest situation in Luoyang."
"Haha, this eldest prince is not a fool. He knows the information gap and can analyze the pros and cons from it."
Shangguan Wen raised a faint smile, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"Now that he's here, let's make him see clearly. Li Xingke, arrange for Odysseus to inadvertently obtain some information that won't be harmful to him, but will make him think. We need to guide this prince and make him a pawn in our hands."
Li Xingke nodded respectfully, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will ensure that the message is delivered naturally and precisely, so that he will mistakenly believe that he is secretly manipulating the situation, when in reality he is merely playing on our chessboard."
Jiang Lihua listened from the side, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. She had never imagined that political struggle could be so subtle and complex, like a silent dance, with every movement holding a deep meaning.
"Wen, wouldn't this make Odysseus useful to us instead of an enemy?"
Shangguan Wen patted the back of her hand gently and said softly:
"That's right, Lihua. In this world or another, the human heart is the most complex weapon. As long as we control people's hearts, we can guide events in a direction that is beneficial to us. However, this also requires us to be strong enough to control these forces."
"Besides, wasn't Odysseus's arrival intended to humiliate Bnitania?"
Jiang Lihua nodded silently when she heard this. She didn't need to become a puppet and marry a crude barbarian.
On the third day, a gas explosion occurred in Luoyang. In fact, Shangguan Wen used Odysseus to eliminate the undercover agents planted by Bnitanya in the Chinese Federation, and used these corpses to impersonate living people.
After completing his preparations for the performance, Gao Hai arrived at the Bnitanian Embassy in Luoyang with a flattering smile on his face and said to Odysseus cordially:
"Your Highness Odysseus, it's done. We can get married today. Hurry and put on this groom's suit."
Gao Hai motioned for someone to bring a festive Western-style groom's suit. Odysseus's mouth curled up with satisfaction. From today on, the Chinese Federation fell into his hands and into the hands of Bnitania. Even if some local areas were unwilling to obey Luoyang's orders, with the status of the emperor and prince, the Bnitanian army could enter the Chinese Federation with good reason, and Xiuzenel's plan would be successful!
Odysseus slowly stood up and looked through the exquisite embassy window at the city of Luoyang outside, which was shrouded in the shadow of the "gas explosion". There was a barely perceptible coldness hidden in the satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth.
He took the groom's suit handed to him by Gao Hai. It was a well-cut Western-style suit inlaid with gold edges, symbolizing the combination of power and glory.
He smiled lightly, and saw himself standing at the pinnacle of power in the Chinese Federation.
"737 Gao Hai, your efficiency is commendable. You have made an indelible contribution to the success of this operation."
Odysseus' voice was low and magnetic. As he spoke, he changed into his groom's clothes with the help of his servants. The self in the mirror looked more and more handsome, as if he was a king born to conquer.
"It is my honor to serve Bnitania."
Gao Hai bowed, his eyes flashing with desire for power and loyalty.
"However, Your Highness, how can we comfort the families of the victims? After all, rumors are spreading everywhere, and the public sentiment is..."
Odysseus waved his hand gently, interrupting Gao Hai's words. His eyes revealed an unquestionable determination:
"Appease? No, what we need is fear and obedience. Those families will be the best tools for us to demonstrate our strength and control. Tell them that this is for the security of the country and to defend against potential rebels. As for the people, they just need to know that by following Brunitania, they will gain unprecedented prosperity and peace."
Gao Hai's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this, but he quickly recovered and secretly admired Odysseus's iron-fisted approach. So, Gao Hai responded respectfully:
"Yes, Your Highness. I will take immediate action and ensure everything goes according to plan."
Chapter 147 Tell the Bnitanian country bumpkin what war is!
Riding in the wedding carriage all the way to the Luoyang Palace, Odysseus saw that all the people along the way were cheering and holding the flags of the Bnitanian Empire. He couldn't help but relax his vigilance a lot, and at the same time he felt disdain for those who flattered him. He could have as many stray dogs with their own dry food as he wanted. In order to check and balance Gao Hai in the future, perhaps he needed to select some of the most loyal ones from them.
Entering the palace, it is covered with festive red lanterns, which is different from Brunei.
Under the leadership of the eunuch, Odysseus and his confidants walked into the hall in a proud manner.
"Please invite the groom and the bride."
With the eunuch's sharp and drawn-out voice, the atmosphere in the entire hall instantly reached a climax.
But something happened that stunned Odysseus. Another man appeared here in gorgeous wedding clothes, with gold embroidery gleaming in the sun, and every step he took looked noble and steady.
The bride was Jiang Lihua, the Lolita Queen of the Chinese Federation. She was dressed in an exquisite red wedding gown, with pearls and jade on her head. Her face was as rosy as a peach, and her eyes were shining with longing for the future and a hint of imperceptible uneasiness.
She gently took Shangguan Wen's arm, and the two walked into the hall side by side, like a match made in heaven, attracting envious and awe-inspiring glances from the guests.
Inside the hall, the hanging palace lanterns illuminated everything with a golden splendor. A variety of delicacies were neatly arranged on the long table, and the air was filled with enticing aromas. Guests chatted in low voices, while others toasted in celebration, creating a lively and bustling scene.
"Bride and groom, please drink from the wedding cup!"
Following the host's guidance, a pair of exquisite jade cups were presented. The wine in the cups was as clear as spring water, symbolizing that the two people would have a mutual understanding from now on and spend their lives together.
At this moment, Oshodes reacted and immediately shouted. He was obviously the groom, so why was he replaced in the middle of the process? He was the future emperor of Bnitania and the eldest son of the emperor now!
"Gao Hai, you eunuch, what's going on? It's clearly me, the prince, who is marrying your puppet emperor. What's wrong with this man? He doesn't want to live anymore!"
What men hate most is being cheated on, especially by men of status and position.
Gao Hai, who had been fawning over Odysseus, now dropped his disguise and revealed a sinister smile:
"Your Highness Odysseus, you are here to attend His Majesty's wedding. I forgot to mention that three days ago, the former Emperor Jiang Lihua married the great Majesty of the Human Union, so you are here to act as a clown."
Shangguan Wen looked at Odysseus, whose face was gloomy, and waved to his servants.
They took off their disguises and revealed their true faces
Odysseus's trusted followers protected his Highness and said:
"Your Highness, it's Astartes from the Human Union."
Whoa!
The arrow pointed at Shangguan Wen was directly cut off by Astarte, and his confidants were killed before they could react.
"Odysseus, today was originally my wedding with Jiang Lihua and I didn't want to see bloodshed, but you can't control your hands and mouth, so I have to let you down."
Odysseus looked at Shangguan Wen stubbornly, and naturally Astarte kicked him directly for such disrespect, forcing him to kneel on the ground.
Whether to restore his dignity or to threaten Shangguan Wen, Odysseus said bluntly:
"Gao Hai, aren't you afraid of the millions of troops on the border with Brunitania? If they march south, those corrupt border troops won't be able to resist them."
Shangguan Wen heard this and a sneer appeared on his lips, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination.
"Odysseus, you seem to be living in a dream of the past. The great armies of Bnitania? Yes, they were once powerful, but times have changed. Do you think all the preparations we [Human Union] have made these days have been in vain?"
He slowly walked to Odysseus, squatted down, and looked the once proud prince in the eye.
"The million-strong army you speak of is nothing more than a herd of lambs to the slaughter in the face of our advanced technology and tactics. Furthermore, do you think that Bnitania is a monolithic nation? Don't forget, you're not the only one who wants to be emperor. Take your second brother, Xiuzenel, for example."
Odysseus's face turned pale in an instant. He widened his eyes in disbelief, as if trying to find any trace of lies on Shangguan Wen's face, but he only saw deep mockery and self-confidence.
"You...how could you..."
"How is it impossible?"
Shangguan Wen stood up, looked around, and his voice was filled with the domineering air of someone in control of the overall situation.
"In this world, strength determines everything. You and your corrupt empire have long since become the dust of history. As for you, Odysseus, today is your end."
"I'll show you a live broadcast. It's not just for you, it's being broadcast throughout the EU and Brunei."
The backward electronic communication and electronic anti-interference technology of the [Code Geass] world could not stop the electronic warfare of the [Human Union] at all. They easily broke through it and implanted what they wanted to see.
The live broadcast images were shocking, and the shadow of war quickly enveloped the sky of the entire Indochina Peninsula and the Far East.
The command structure of the Brunitania army nearly collapsed under the initial attack. Commanders at all levels attempted to reestablish communication amidst the chaos, but their efforts proved futile in the face of such precise and fierce attacks. Soldiers without command fled in panic, their once-rigorous military appearance completely shattered.
With the destruction of the headquarters and key nodes, the armored vehicle base in Brunitania was not spared. Rows of once majestic tanks and armored vehicles were reduced to heaps of scrap metal under the continuous missile strikes, the sound of explosions and the flash of fire intertwining into a hellish scene. The fighter jets and helicopters in the hangar were precisely destroyed by the KMF, their wings broken and fuselages ablaze. The once air power now lay helpless in the ruins.
The airport suffered a devastating blow, its runway riddled with holes. Every plane on the tarmac was destroyed, even those that hadn't yet taken off. The radar station, the eyes of the battlefield, was unable to withstand the precise strikes of the Humanitarian Union. The screens were completely black, and without effective airspace surveillance, the Brunitania defense system was completely paralyzed.
While all this was happening, military satellites were like cold bystanders, taking in every detail of the battlefield and transmitting the intelligence to the artillery units of the Human Alliance in real time.
On both fronts, twenty thousand 155mm howitzers, rocket launchers, and various missile launchers, guided by satellite, roared like giant steel beasts, pouring their fury upon the Brunitania positions. The artillery fire was as dense as a torrential rain, each shell landing precisely on its target. The shockwaves and smoke from the explosions engulfed the earth, and the entire battlefield seemed to be covered by a thick gray curtain.
The torrent of millions of artillery shells, rockets, and missiles not only destroyed the Brunitanian military installations but also inflicted a profound psychological shock on all who watched. They had never witnessed an attack of this scale and intensity. Fear and despair quickly spread among everyone, especially the Brunitanian soldiers on the front lines. The [People's Union] army seized the opportunity and advanced. Their infantry, armor, and airpower, backed by artillery fire, cut through the Brunitanian defenses like sharp blades, gradually advancing deep into their territory, dividing, encircling, and annihilating them!
Chapter 148: The Retreat of Brunitania
Three days, just three days, all of Brunitania's million-strong army in the Far East and Indochina was annihilated on the battlefield, which really shocked the world, especially the more than 3-meter-tall bipedal mechanical Titans of the [Human Union]. These weapons equipped with powerful mobile artillery, volcanic cannons, earthquake cannons, plasma cannons, etc. were even more shocking, causing Brunitania and other countries watching the war to suffer from a deep fear of insufficient firepower. In the rear of their respective camps, they desperately produced artillery, tanks and missiles. The weapons research that had been sealed and suspended was even allocated personnel, funds and materials in order to have the ability to resist when the [Human Union] arrived, or the capital for negotiation.
Arriving late, Xiuzenner had to dock the main force of the Brunitania Pacific Fleet in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the only available docking place.
Cornelia left Dalton as the commander of the Sendai front, and brought Kilford and other surviving Knights of the Round Table here to meet with Xiuzenel, and at the same time report the situation on the front line to her brother and her father.
During the video conference, Charles, who had a curly hair, had a gloomy face. If Cornelia had not been commanding the battle at the front line, he would have been slapped twice.
Charles said in a low voice: