"That is true. If we do manage to achieve this, it will be of tremendous help to us. There is no denying
the fact that there is strength in numbers, so several countries combined will naturally be stronger than
us alone," Lance agreed with a slight nod.
"He is not wrong, but will every country be devoted to this cause? Chances are that there will be
numerous disputes of interests between countries," Bryant questioned.
The other officials were also whispering to each other. They seemed to have varying opinions.
"Of course, that's inevitable. However, compared to the interests of a few countries, the future of the
entire human race is much more important. Right now, our biggest enemy is the spiritual race. If every
single human country can unite against the spiritual race and get out of its control, then the spiritual
race will begin to be afraid. We exceed the spiritual race in number, and they know it very well. Today,
most of the clans of the spiritual race are on the decline, which means we humans don't have to be
afraid of them at all." Rocky seemed to have everything thought of like a master strategist. It was as if
he were planning a historical revolution.
If his plan were to succeed, the entire setup of the Wild Spirit Land would change drastically. Humans
would gain power and be active on a stage that originally belonged to the spiritual race. They could
become an existence that made even the spiritual race afraid.
"Even so, why would the other countries be willing to join this united empires? Even if we aren't afraid,
they are. No country would be willing to be detached from the spiritual race," someone doubted.
"I think for many human countries, it's not as much about fear as requirements. It's not that they don't
want to leave the spiritual race, but that they can't, because they are fully controlled by the latter. If they
don't have the support of the spiritual race, they would be annihilated. This means that their very
survival depends on the spiritual race. But if we help them and provide the support the spiritual race
provides, they will certainly respond. This is especially true for the smaller countries that have been
suffering from wars for a long time now and have long grown tired of being manipulated. Peace is their
greatest desire." Rocky knew very well that the smaller countries had been forced to get involved in
wars, which had severely hurt them. That was the main reason he had proposed to establish a united
empires.
"Even so, what should we do? If we don't start a war, how would we make those countries join the
coalition?" Marcia asked. She knew that Rocky must have a plan and wanted to hear it.
"What we need to do is provide humanitarian assistance to the countries that wish to be free from war.
They need our support and this will help us gain their trust," Rocky replied.
"Humanitarian assistance?" The officials present were a little confused, since what Rocky had said was
incomprehensible to them.
"The so-called humanitarian assistance means material support to these countries from a neutral
position. Instead of providing weapons and machines of destruction, we should provide them with food,
clothing and other basic amenities," Rocky explained.
"Will that work? I don't think it is possible that these countries will join the united empires just because
we provide some material support to them." Although Rocky had proposed the idea quite confidently, it
was inevitable that the people present had doubts.
"Sometimes, a small favor brings the greatest returns," Rocky said seriously.
The emperor looked at Rocky and asked, "Have you really decided to do so?" The truth was, no matter
what Rocky had decided, he would fully support him. He knew that Rocky was indispensable to the
Holy Dragon Empire now. He was also aware of the fact that whatever decision Rocky made would
surely be for the future of the empire, so he had no reason to object.
"Father, if I have your permission, then I will surely try it. If the results aren't favorable, I will stop."
Rocky nodded.
"Basil, do you have a specific idea in mind?" Marcia continued to ask.
"I do have a plan of action, yes. First of all, as a neutral country, we will begin to provide humanitarian
assistance to those countries that have suffered the most from the war. The idea is to offer them
necessary daily-life amenities. This will help us build their trust to a certain extent, after which, we can
begin to offer military support. We will help them repel the enemy at the appropriate time if they agree
to join the united empires. This will be our initiative." Rocky voiced out his initial idea.
"That seems like a plan. But what if they go back on their words after we help them?" Bryant asked. His
suspicions weren't far-off. Many countries in the Wild Spirit Land had broken promises before.
"Then we need to have a backup plan that will instigate rebellion among their citizens and overthrow
their current regime. Once we have the people's support, we can send our people to control their
countries. In fact, compared to those who are in power, our humanitarian assistance initiative will gain
more support among the people. And that is the real purpose of the assistance as well. On the surface,
it is to show them that we are there for them, but in fact, it is to win their trust and buy popularity,"
Rocky announced with an evil smile.
After hearing what he said, the officials realized how cunning Rocky was. They could see that he had
planned everything well, and that their previous reservations about the idea were groundless. It
seemed that no matter what problem he encountered, Rocky would have a strategy to resolve it.
Therefore, they didn't have to worry about the plan failing. He had contingencies in place.
"All right, does anyone of you have any more ideas?" The emperor looked at the people in the hall.
Marcia and the other two generals looked at each other. Then, Bryant said, "Although I still don't agree
with such a proposal, I won't object since Prince Crimson has already made up his mind."
"I have no objection." Lance shook his head.
"Me neither." Marcia was the last to speak.
Seeing that even the Three Great Generals had no objection to the plan, the other officials naturally
had no reason to object as well. Moreover, they did not dare to speak up either. After all, Rocky was
now considered the backbone of the Holy Dragon Empire, and the emperor had great expectations of
him. They clearly understood that they should not underestimate him and the emperor's decision.
"Well then, Basil will be fully responsible for the plan to establish the united empires. The Three Great
Generals and all the other officials must wholeheartedly assist him throughout the process. This plan is
not only for the future of the Holy Dragon Empire, but also for the future of the entire human race. The
Wild Spirit Land shall know our name!" the emperor declared decisively.
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