Chapter 1,468 72-Hour Ultimatum

To be precise, it was not sunk, but occupied.

If it was just to sink the Ford, Starlink Trading wouldn't have to go to great lengths to throw a fleet of NS-90s on it. Two anti-ship missiles would be enough to send it into the sky. Or a Category 15 typhoon would be enough to kill these tough guys without a place to bury them.

However, for Jiang Chen's next plan, an aircraft carrier is necessary.

Therefore, this new generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which was developed with the most cutting-edge technology in the United States, was accepted by Jiang Chen.

Not only the USS Ford was controlled, but also an anti-submarine frigate, a guided missile destroyer and two supply ships. As for the other ships and submarines, they were sunk one by one after the Aurora-20 and the Wings of Freedom gained air supremacy.

After completing the mission, the Aurora-20s returned to the airport in Tumakot District for supplies, while the Wings of Freedom parked on the aircraft carrier to prevent the Americans from sending planes to blow it up. It was not until the Aurora-20 completed its supplies that the Wings of Freedom switched defenses with the Aurora-20 that returned to the aircraft carrier and returned to the air force base for supplies.

This epic victory can definitely be recorded in history.

More than two thousand U.S. Navy soldiers were captured. Except for a small number of sailors who were left behind, most of the prisoners were quickly sent to Porto Port, occupied by the 11th Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Star Ring Trade, and were locked up with the surrendered American soldiers.

Although it has not joined the Geneva Convention, Star Ring Trade has always treated prisoners of war well. This has been the case since the last Colombian civil war. As long as those who honestly threw away their weapons and surrendered, not only could they enjoy beef, bread, and vegetable soup every day, but they could also go home safely after the war.

It is precisely because of this that these prisoners who were fed like pigs behaved quite honestly.

What's more, this is not their war in the first place, and no one feels shameful about surrendering.

While the prisoners did not feel shameful, the White House and Pentagon clearly did not.

In their view, Star Ring Trade's air attack on the USS Ford aircraft carrier battle group in the Caribbean has obviously gone beyond the scope of a local war. This has given the United States enough reason to burn the war outside Colombia.

Just when the world was shocked by the news of the collapse of the USS Ford aircraft carrier battle group, the White House issued an ultimatum to Halo Trade. Starlink Trading is required to return the aircraft carrier within seventy-two hours and release the detained prisoners of war, otherwise you will have to pay all the consequences...

In addition, the White House asked embassies of various countries to evacuate from Coro City immediately.

For a time, the heavy rain gathering over South America seemed to have a faint tendency to cross the ocean...

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After the White House's "seventy-two-hour ultimatum" was issued, panic spread among the people of the two countries.

Both Americans and New Zealanders felt a little wary about the opponents they were about to face. One is an established world power, and the other is a rising star in the 21st century. A second ago, they were all dreaming of working together towards the future, but now they are fighting over an unrelated country...

At least that's how it seems to most Americans.

"Why should we risk the future of the United States for the sovereignty of Colombians? If the president still has any sense, stop it!"

"Oh, God, although I shouldn't say these things... I thought that after that idiot stepped down, a slightly normal guy would come up. Can't he even meet this small request?"

"Oppose nuclear weapons! Want peace, not nuclear peace!"

"..."

Not only Washington, but also anti-war demonstrations broke out in the city of Colo. There were those who protested against Jiang Chen, and there were those who protested against the Star Ring trade. Even though most people in New Zealand enjoyed the prosperity brought by the Star Ring trade, not everyone was satisfied with this violent organization that was above the state machinery.

External pressure and fears of nuclear weapons appear to have fueled this sentiment.

After the 24-hour ultimatum was issued, about 50,000 demonstrators blocked the road outside the Presidential Palace of New Zealand.

So much so that Crescent Island had to urgently dispatch a rapid reaction force to deploy the Presidential Palace to respond. Immediately afterwards, physical conflicts broke out between these anti-war protesters and nationalists, and the entire police force of Koro City was used to respond to this mass incident.

In order to prevent the situation from deteriorating further, police drones were ordered not to fire rubber bullets. In the end, even firefighters were mobilized. With the help of fire trucks and water cannons, the situation was barely controlled. After detaining a few of the most noisy instigators, most of the parade finally dispersed...

When Zhang Yaping reported the incident on the phone, Jiang Chen didn't pay too much attention. He just gave a few instructions about maintaining stability and then hung up the phone.

He knew very well that before long, all dissatisfaction and protests would disappear with a victory. This war would see the rise of a nation and the fall of the old world hegemony. The people of the new country will hold him up to the supreme throne. As for the people of the world...

After the Earth Federation is established, history will eventually recognize what he has done today.

"...They actually thought we were planning to march to Monteria?" After listening to Ivan's report about the NATO coalition bombing the road from Borto to Monteria, Jiang Chen, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, almost laughed. He spoke out, paused for a moment, and continued half-jokingly, "It seems that their short-sightedness has saved us a lot of trouble."

Soon they will learn how wrong they were.

How could it be possible that Star Ring Trading had captured Porto Port just to cut off the supplies of the NATO coalition forces? It was obvious that the officers of the Pentagon and the NATO coalition forces only saw what was on the surface. In other words, they did not dare or were unwilling to consider another possibility from the beginning...

"That's right." Ivan's voice also had a hint of smile.

"Then continue as planned," Jiang Chen looked at the time on his watch and continued in a relaxed tone, "Our starship will arrive at the battlefield in twenty-four hours. I'll be waiting on the news. Good news for you.”

"yes!"

Ivan in the holographic screen stood at attention, performed a military salute, and then ended the communication.

"You can still laugh." Sitting opposite her with her arms folded, Natasha rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen and said angrily, "Did you know that the United States has mobilized five aircraft carrier battle groups to head to the Western Pacific?"

"...Aircraft carrier battle group," Xia Shiyu frowned slightly and looked at Jiang Chen, wondering, "Is there going to be a war?"

The war Xia Shiyu talks about naturally refers to the all-out war between Star Ring Trade and the United States, rather than a local war started by a third country.

"Did I forget to mention it?" Jiang Chen smiled and said softly, "Actually, it started a long time ago."

From the outset, this war was destined not to be limited to Colombia.

With the bankruptcy of sugar cube diplomacy, the United States has made up its mind to take the most dangerous path that is also most consistent with their identity. However, Star Ring Trade will not allow it, and there is no reason to choose to back down at this time.

He wasn't very interested in the war itself, not to mention vaguely guessing that this day would come, so Xia Shiyu didn't say much, but after a moment of silence, she sighed helplessly.

"...Forget it, as long as you are happy."

Looking at Xia Shiyu as if she'd seen a ghost, Natasha couldn't help but say.

"If you don't try to persuade this guy, do you know what he is doing?"

Xia Shiyu smiled slightly and remained silent.

Although she doesn't care much about war, as the CEO of the Future People Group and having S-level authority, she is still very aware of the secret weapons possessed by Star Ring Trade. Future Heavy Industries was responsible for deploying weather weapons, so she didn't worry about the aircraft carrier battle group at all.

As for the nuclear bomb strike...

Then there is no need to worry.