Leger did not have much of an opinion on the division of regions. This informal meeting could at most reach an agreement, but it could not really be counted. Contacting Zhang Xiaoqiang was just to express the goodwill of New Era to China. Now, China was valued by New Era. It could be said that this was built on the premise that New Era had suffered heavy losses. If China did not show enough strength, New Era might not take Zhang Xiaoqiang seriously. For New Era, there were only a few real threats in the world. There were tens of thousands of other forces, but they could not even deal with the threat of zombies, let alone participate in the dispute with the marine race.
Zhang Xiaoqiang's question was only the first step. Seeing that Leger did not object, he then said the real request, "The New Era Army in Hunan must be reorganized. I can send all officers and evolvers to Australia, but all Chinese soldiers and civilians cannot leave, and all equipment and materials must not be damaged …"
Zhang Xiao Qiang's suggestion stunned Leger. It seemed that the New Era had completely forgotten about this newly established integrated army. This army was not an elite force formed in Australia, but a second-tier force. There was not a single westerner among these forces, and they were incorporated as part of the New Era's plan to encroach on China.
"No, we have spent a lot of resources and time to form each army. Now, the strength of the Asian military has declined. We must …" Naturally, Leger would not give it to Zhang Xiaoqiang just like that. Regardless of whether this forgotten army had value or not, since Zhang Xiaoqiang needed it, he would use it as a condition to gain benefits. Leger rattled off a lot of reasons, but Zhang Xiaoqiang did not speak and seemed to be listening. His eyes were as calm as the abyss, and there was no emotion to be seen. This made Leger feel guilty, and he stopped talking. After Leger stopped, Zhang Xiaoqiang said, "There is no reason to say that your army appeared in my country. I don't believe that you formed these troops to fight floods. Whether it is in Hubei, Hunan, or Sichuan, the appearance of your army is an invasion from any point of view. Please do not try to anger me. If you do, I will drive the frigate to Australia tomorrow …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang's words rendered Zhang Xiaoqiang speechless again. If they were somewhere else and had more time, he could slowly test Zhang Xiaoqiang's bottom line. But here, time was the most precious thing. Today's contact would set the tone for future extensive contact. Whether it was war or peace, today's conversation was very important, so he did not refute and acquiesced to Zhang Xiaoqiang's request. Zhang Xiaoqiang nodded in satisfaction and continued, "As for the human and material losses caused by New Era to China …" Zhang Xiaoqiang knew this was bad. Zhang Xiaoqiang was going to ask for an exorbitant price. He quickly waved his hand and said, "That's all in the past. The red algae not only threatened us, but also you. We can discuss who is in the right and who is in the wrong after the red algae problem is solved. Today's time is limited, so let's make a preliminary agreement to guide future cooperation …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang was not going to ask for compensation from New Era. He knew that the power of both sides was not overwhelming. After Leger explained, he did not continue to harp on the issue of compensation. He nodded in agreement and changed the topic. "Since you want to cooperate with me, then you have to return the Chinese in Australia to us first. After all, they are an inseparable part of China. I don't want to covet Australia's resources and land, but I don't want them to take advantage of us either …"
"Impossible …" Leger panicked. His shout made Zhang Xiaoqiang frown. He also shouted, "Why is it impossible …" At the same time, the reinforcements from both sides spoke to them at the same time. Huang Tingwei said to Zhang Xiaoqiang, "Zhang Xiaoqiang, it's not realistic to migrate millions of people. Moreover, it's not safe for us to go there …" John Cleese said to Leger, "Don't anger the Chinese. They have a strong concept of brotherhood. We can calm them down for the time being. Even if they agree, it doesn't matter.
Moving millions of people is not something they can do now … "Zhang Xiaoqiang and Leger calmed down almost at the same time. Zhang Xiaoqiang was uncomfortable working so hard for the sake of millions of his compatriots, but Leger was reluctant to let go of so many people. Population meant productivity and soldiers, the foundation of New Era's strength. When the two really came to their senses, they felt that their previous disagreement was a little ridiculous. Before Zhang Xiaoqiang could speak, Leger apologized to Zhang Xiaoqiang first." I'm sorry, Your Excellency. I didn't express myself clearly just now. It's human nature that you want to bring back your compatriots. I believe that if my compatriots were stranded outside, I would be just as worried. I don't object to these millions of Chinese returning to their land, but we don't have enough transportation power.
If Your Excellency can solve this problem, then … "Zhang Xiaoqiang shook his head and said," I don't have the power to transport millions of people at the moment, but I can transfer a portion of them first. In my team, there are many families of soldiers who are still in Australia, and we don't know if they are alive or dead. If it's possible, I would like to ask you to count the families of the soldiers sent to China so that we can hand them over first … "
Zhang Xiaoqiang's words were polite and restrained, so Leger could not object. After thinking for a while, he agreed. Although he was not willing to let the soldiers who betrayed him go unpunished, it was no longer important. He changed the topic to the issue of joint operations. "This time, not only will we stop the war with you, but we will also stop the war with the United States and England. So, I would like to ask Zhang Xiaoqiang or the envoy you sent to help us persuade the other forces. I believe that Zhang Xiaoqiang has already made deep contact with them. Here, we will provide you with the necessary assistance as a token of our gratitude …"
Leger wanted to take this opportunity to settle all the forces so that they would not have to bargain one by one. Once he completed this mission, the significance would not be inferior to breaking through the Red Algae, and his position in the New Era would also be stabilized and promoted. No one would say that he relied on his father's connections as the chairman's son. Zhang Xiaoqiang was not dazzled by the so-called assistance. He knew that what the New Era could offer might be good, but it was not commensurate with his identity. After all, whether it was the United States or the United Kingdom, their hatred for the New Era would only be greater than that of China. At the end of the day, China had not suffered a big loss in the hands of the New Era.
"Let's see what you can offer. I do have connections with the United States and the United Kingdom. In fact, without the New Era, the three of us can form a united front, regardless of whether the enemy is the Seafolk or the New Era."
Zhang Xiaoqiang said indifferently. This time, Leger did not get angry because what Zhang Xiaoqiang said was the truth. In fact, the possibility of the three of them working together was also one of the reasons why they considered reconciling with Zhang Xiaoqiang. The New Era had made the same mistake as Germany, making too many enemies and lacking allies. Zhang Xiaoqiang had connections with the United Kingdom, the United States, and Russia. In this way, the New Era was almost at war with the entire world.
"We will provide you with more than 500 tons of combat supplies …" Leger's attitude was very arrogant, as if 500 tons of combat supplies was a big deal. In fact, he was waiting for Zhang Xiaoqiang to bargain. He knew that when the other party snatched the frigate, they had taken more than 800 tons of combat supplies from the supply warehouse. Okinawa was also in the hands of Zhang Xiaoqiang, and the combat supplies there numbered in the tens of thousands. This could only be considered throwing a brick to attract jade, waiting for Zhang Xiaoqiang to show his trump card.
"A full set of frigate construction information and your new helicopter manufacturing technology. If China can't meet the manufacturing requirements, you will be responsible for providing 100 sets of engine and key equipment …" Zhang Xiaoqiang gritted his teeth so hard that even Leger lost his temper. He smiled bitterly and said, "Zhang Xiaoqiang, let's all show our sincerity. The so-called assistance is built on the basis that we have the ability to complete it. 100 sets of frigate and helicopter engines, even before the apocalypse, with hundreds of thousands of workers, would take more than three years to complete …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang pretended not to see Leger's dilemma. He looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle and said casually, "You have to give and receive. These things are nothing to you. Your research institute can be said to be the most advanced research institute in the world. As a technological evolver, imagine, as long as you have enough time, you might be able to establish a colony on Mars. Even if the Earth is destroyed, you will still be fine …"
"Swoosh …" The black muzzle pointed at Zhang Xiaoqiang's forehead, but Zhang Xiaoqiang still had a smile on his face. It was as if what was pointed at him was not a muzzle but a slightly withered flower. Leger looked at Zhang Xiaoqiang in shock and disbelief. He could not understand how the biggest secret of the New Era could be known by someone else. Could it be that someone in the New Era's secret department had defected?
"Don't be nervous. I happen to know the predecessor of the New Era. You are just a relatively lucky force, not a country. So many incredible equipment and technology have appeared. I don't believe that you have picked up alien treasures …" Leger finally came to his senses.
Only then did Leger come back to his senses. He awkwardly put down his gun and said, "Haha, Brother Cockroach, you must be joking. We only have a genius scientist, how can we have a scientific evolver …" Zhang Xiao Qiang smiled slightly, no longer bothering about this scientific evolver. A scientific evolver was indeed an endless treasure, but without the corresponding manufacturing technology and equipment, obtaining it would be pointless.
"How about this, I will use this as a sign of our sincerity …" Not wanting to dwell on the scientific evolver anymore, Leger took out the single-horned crown and placed it in front of Zhang Xiaoqiang. Before he picked it up, Zhang Xiaoqiang felt that his ability was constantly rising. His eyes suddenly flashed, and he looked at Leger's blue eyes in shock as if he wanted to read Leger's true thoughts from his eyes.
Leger generously took out the single-horned crown, but his heart was bleeding. This thing was extremely troublesome. If he brought it back to the New Era, he would not be able to keep it. There was only one crown, but there were so many divine warriors. No matter who he gave it to, he would offend the rest. He might as well give it to Zhang Xiaoqiang. At the very least, he could use it to obtain a large amount of red algae.
The single-horned crown that he yearned for was right in front of him. Zhang Xiaoqiang looked at Leger in disbelief. He did not know if this was a trap. At this moment, the humanoid beast beside Leger moved, but it made a provocative gesture towards Leger. Clearly, it was displeased that Leger was giving away his spoils of war. Leger loudly berated the humanoid beast and shouted something in a foreign language that Zhang Xiaoqiang did not understand. At the same time, he raised a metal tube in his hand and made a gesture of pressing it down, making the humanoid beast even more irritable. Zhang Xiaoqiang could not help but take a step back, trying to figure out what was going on. He saw Leger throw the single-horned crown over and say, "Zhang Xiaoqiang, this is our sincerity …"