AWB Chapter 377 Those who carry firewood for others should not be left to die in the cold winter.
Chapter 377 Those who carry firewood for others should not be left to die in the cold winter.
Hearing Luo De's words, Lin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle.
"So, you came to me hoping to cooperate with Xinghuo?"
Rhodes nodded: "Yes, I am well aware that the government of Mechanical Earth may indeed have some corruption problems. However, you should also know that once Earth-4 enters the Elbato Cluster, the final battle will begin. At that time, who should Starfire help?"
"The mechanical Earth belongs to us, but it also belongs to you. Our primary task is to unite against external threats."
Lin Xuan was almost amused by Luo De's impassioned speech.
"Before, I just thought you were stubbornly loyal, but now it seems you are really stupid."
"I sent you back these past few days, and this is the result you've come up with?"
"Fine, even if I agree, can you represent the entire mechanical Earth? Mr. Rhodes, please don't take offense at what I'm about to say."
Who do you think you are?
Luo De was speechless after being scolded by Lin Xuan, but he still tried to argue.
"I'm just telling you the facts, Mr. Bai Bing. According to our solid information, Mechanical Earth is currently preparing to form an expeditionary force. This is the final battle. As long as we win this battle, everyone will live a good life."
"Clap clap clap!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan couldn't hold back any longer and couldn't help but applaud.
"Wonderful...wonderful...wonderful!"
"You mean that as long as Mechanical Earth wins the war against the other three Earths, you can live a good life, so you can temporarily ignore internal problems, right?"
"Then let me ask you."
"When the mechanical Earth faced the AI crisis, didn't someone say something similar?"
Rod was taken aback. He was about to retort, but he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Lin Xuan is right. Back then, after Mechanical Earth discovered that AI Xinglan was up to no good, it attempted to completely kill this invading AI.
This action truly enraged the artificial intelligence, causing it to directly control nearly half of the mechanical equipment on the mechanical Earth and begin a frenzied massacre of humans.
Humanity attempted to resist, but most of the military armor and tanks were controlled by AI. Although a small number of outdated armor and weapons were not controlled by AI, it was still extremely difficult for humanity to defeat the AI, which possessed armored divisions, countless warships, and long-range missiles, using these weapons.
At that time, some people proposed a plan to rebuild the arsenal.
In order to save resources and maximize resource utilization, the entire mechanical earth once implemented a planned economy. However, although this approach integrated resources, it also rapidly exacerbated internal conflicts.
To ensure unity within humanity and to give everyone confidence, the provisional government formed by the mechanical Earth proclaimed the slogan of eliminating the AI rebellion, returning to a happy life, and long live human civilization.
Of course, in the end, the people of Mechanical Earth did completely destroy AI Xinglan, but what those officials didn't say was that they had to enjoy their happy lives first.
Rhodes sighed deeply and looked up at the ceiling. In that instant, he felt as if he had aged ten years. In that instant, his last shred of hope that the Mechanical Earth government still existed was completely shattered.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Lin Xuan smiled and said.
"You just want resettlement compensation, right? I have a way to get it back for you."
Rod was taken aback; his expression changed from worry to surprise in an instant.
"Brother Bai Bing, is this really true?"
Lin Xuan nodded.
"Of course, but I need you and your brothers to do me a small favor."
……
A few days later, a short video suddenly went viral on Mechanical Earth's social network.
In the video, a man with a missing arm is wearing the standard uniform of the Mechanical Earth Space Force and is holding up his sergeant's badge with his only remaining hand.
"I am filing this formal complaint against the local office for embezzling a huge sum of resettlement funds for veterans, which has forced my entire family to become homeless..."
Once the video was released, it attracted widespread attention and reposts from a large number of media outlets, with each headline more eye-catching than the last.
"Who made our heroes bleed and weep?"
"A veteran of the Space Force was found sleeping on the streets after his discharge; the relevant authorities said: It's not under their jurisdiction!"
"Those who carry firewood for others should not be allowed to die in the cold winter; where did the demobilization and resettlement allowance go?"
Public outrage was immediately aroused. Although the internet monitoring department removed the video immediately, it was like weeds; every time one batch was deleted, another batch would be released.
The relevant offices were flooded with comments from netizens, with the comment section filled with well wishes for the health of the staff and their families.
Unsurprisingly, the authorities, as usual, chose to handle the matter with a low profile.
Unfortunately, just as Rhodes had guessed, the resettlement funds were diverted to the construction work of the expeditionary force.
How are they supposed to explain this to the public?
So just let it cool down. Right now, the front lines are busy fighting every day. Who has the time to manage what these ordinary people say every day? If they want to make a fuss, let them make a fuss.
In a country where capital determines success, the voices of ordinary people have a pitifully low weight; they are only remembered when politicians need to win over the people.
Besides, how long can the internet remember things? After a while, these troublemakers will be attracted to new things, and who will still care about how this matter is progressing?
Their idea is correct; online disturbances should indeed be dealt with calmly. But what if I want to cause trouble offline as well?
On the third day after the incident escalated, a large procession of Spark members took to the streets.
Having learned from their experience of bombing the municipal center, the Spark organization is no longer content with just causing trouble in the slums.
They want to bring the war to the wealthy areas, so that those arrogant nobles will lower their heads and open their eyes to the world.
Felix, in particular, is arguably the most supportive person for Lin Xuan in the entire Spark Organization.
In the past, he was the one who led the trouble, but with Hope and Wally keeping him in check, plus the idealist Simmons mediating, Felix and his brothers always returned empty-handed, only able to demonstrate like clowns in the slums.
But after Lin Xuan came to Starfire, this person was just to his liking. Not only did she not restrict him, but she also persuaded Simothers and WALL-E to join his side.
Three to one. Not counting Hope, that lackey who only wanted to climb the ranks by relying on Shadowlight Pharmaceuticals, Spark's level of troublemaking was arguably the highest it had ever been since its establishment.
This time, Lin Xuan gave him a direct order: confront them head-on, no matter who they are, overpower them.
If you find yourself outmatched, call me, and I'll send the Thirteenth Squad to your aid.
If it weren't for the internal situation within Starfire, Felix would have wanted to hand over his position as one of the leaders to the other person. Only someone who dares to fight and take risks can have a future by following him!