Chapter 2221 - 2221

In fact, the country of Little Japan has always been crisis-conscious.

With a small territory, a large population, and a lack of resources, otherwise, they wouldn't have repeatedly launched foreign wars in history, which were always for the purpose of plundering resources.

At the same time, it is well-known that Little Japan has been immigrating to Balse, and now they have completed the quota for two states, most of which are descendants of Little Japan.

Of course, the government of Little Japan has also given substantial money and investment to these two states, which is equivalent to buying them from Balse, and profiting as well. And the Balse government? They basically acquiesced, allowing them to self-govern as long as the tax revenue isn't too small.

This deal is beneficial to both parties. Balse gains apologies and continues to have money.

As for Little Japan, they have made a huge profit. Not only has there been some economic development, but in times of crisis, such as a major earthquake on the mainland or subsidence, especially the latter, when it occurs, they can move the entire nation there.

After all, the combined area of those two autonomous states in Balse is as large as the two mainlands of Little Japan now.

However, concerning the special existence of Po Sheng County, Little Japan is in a dilemma.

Abandon it? The area of Po Sheng County is equivalent to three Taiwans, with a sparsely populated land. Its resources are not abundant, and its economy is very backward, so it seems dispensable.

However, what is the advantage of Po Sheng County? Its stable crust, not surprisingly free from the oceanic seismic belts, makes it an excellent disaster relocation point! So, Little Japan wants to keep it.

In this dilemma, Little Japan's attitude toward Po Sheng County ultimately leans towards retaining it.

However, the special relationship between Aunt Zao Shichang and Liu Zhizhong is evident, and Zao Shichang's stance is: as long as the Wale Republic can fulfill its promises to benefit the people of Po Sheng County and develop its economy and livelihood, she supports the islanders' self-determination there.

Aunt Zao Shichang's stance is not surprising. After all, Wale is now under the Liu surname, the country of Liu Zhizhong's grandnephew. Moreover, the Wale Republic is developing well, including its enclaves. With it as a guarantee, Po Sheng County can thrive.

Of course, her opponents have been scathing, proposing that while they welcome the Wale Republic to invest in Po Sheng County, they do not agree to it becoming Wale's enclave unless the Wale Republic shows enough sincerity.

What is this sincerity? Those who know, know!

The opposition parties within Little Japan, of course, hope the Wale Republic will incorporate Po Sheng County as an enclave through financial purchases.

The price? Twenty trillion US dollars!

Whoa... is a Po Sheng County worth that much to the Wale Republic?

This is, of course, worth considering.

The money of Wale is the people's money and requires the people's consent.

At the same time, because of Aunt Zao Shichang's attitude toward Po Sheng County, her recent public support rate has dropped by ten percentage points.

Although it has dropped, her support rate is still over half.

After all, this political strongwoman has made significant contributions to Little Japan since taking office, which is evident to all.

Voters have sharp eyes and won't let their judgment be swayed by the opposition's attempts to set the pace.

So, how important is it to learn to think independently?

From the perspective of support rates, Aunt Zao Shichang's position is still stable. Liu Zhizhong is also aware of this.

Since meeting his grandfather, his understanding of the two countries seems to have deepened, haha...

Regarding Po Sheng County, this is the situation in Little Japan, everything is still pending the action from the Wale Republic.

However, the Great East Pot has reacted more strongly, understand?

There is a narrative that speaks of ancient times. Need I say more?

For this issue, the Inflamed Man has issued a lengthy inflammatory discourse, and he really did his homework, citing classics and records, including imperial decrees, history books, treaties, and historical cultural relics exhibits, claiming that Po Sheng Kingdom was always an inherent territory of the Great East Pot; it was only due to historical peculiarities that it became an autonomous county under Little Japan; actually, the Great East Pot Mother is always ready and waiting for this child lost outside to return home.

The Great East Pot firmly opposes the Wale Republic executing global neo-colonial invasive strategies on the Po Sheng County issue, hoping the Wale Republic would turn back before it's too late and not shoot themselves in the foot. Po Sheng County cannot be used as Wale's enclave as it severely injures the racial feelings of both the Great East Pot and the people of Po Sheng County. Playing global neo-colonial tactics won't end well, only inviting curses and hatred!

At the same time, the Great East Pot military has also announced that their carriers and major drives have been patrolling around Po Sheng County, and will maintain regular patrols and live-fire exercises.

Whoa, they're really showcasing muscles, haha...

At the same time, the Great East Pot highly suspects that the Wale Republic wants to make a move on Po Sheng County, merely aiming to establish a strategic military base there to coordinate with the US military setup on Little Japan, intending to create a new near-sea island chain, attempting to block the Great East Country.

Anyway, no matter what they say, Liu Zhizhong's reaction is not strong at all, whereas the reaction from Po Sheng County is very strong.

Po Sheng County expressed that times are advancing, the world is developing; historically, Po Sheng County was not a Great East Pot's inherent territory, but merely a vassal state. Po Sheng Kingdom was an independent kingdom, only subdued because it was defeated and invaded by the Great East Pot historically.

The administrative official of Po Sheng County stated: "Great East Pot, please don't dream this one-sided dream, okay? We have always been independent, including now, within Little Japan, we are also independent. We, the 700,000 people of Po Sheng County, have the right to self-determination for our future, free from other's constraints and suppression. Although historically for some time, we hoped to be included in the Great East Pot's territory, you did not agree, so our independence is complete. At that time, you loathed us for having no abundant resources or better assets, you didn't want us. Now, we seek a better life and belonging, you disagree again. May I ask, what law grants you the right not to agree?"

Such a voice from Po Sheng County practically slapped the Great East Pot's face loudly.

But the Great East Pot, whether in officialdom or among the populace, continues to talk about since ancient times and so forth, in a state of blind self-confidence and narcissism. This status might be a norm, an eternal norm from ancient times, hehe...