89: Leader Fang Le's first overseas visit

To induce the United States to attack earlier, Fang Le decided to have the Anti-War Army suspend the infrastructure project on the exterior of the MacDonnell Ranges, to reduce the difficulty for the United States to attack.

Additionally, 4,000 United States captives were released earlier that day.

Now there was only one obstacle left: returning those B Series Bombers to the United States. Once they were returned, there was a high probability that the United States would launch an early attack.

However, before returning the B Series Bombers, Fang Le wanted to first replicate them. After consulting with the military industrial experts at the base, he had an idea.

This idea was immediately opposed by Yue Hanshan and others: "No, Commander-in-Chief, that's too risky!"

Fang Le was determined: "My mind is made up!"

Soon after, the Anti-War Army released a message to the world through its official online account:

"Commander Fang, leader of the Anti-War Army, plans to visit friendly countries in the near future."

This news was quickly reposted across major media platforms worldwide, instantly trending.

There was much discussion.

"Wow, are they crazy? I heard they just set up camp in the MacDonnell Ranges and are building a base. It's only been a few days, and they already want to visit?"

"Yeah, and they're going to visit friendly countries. They're located right in the middle of Australia. How will they go abroad? By plane? Will the United States and Australia agree??"

"Isn't the Anti-War Army afraid their leader will be shot down by the American military in the sky?!"

Less than half a day after this news was released, Fang Le received a report from his subordinate:

"Commander-in-Chief, Long Country has privately inquired which country you plan to visit?"

Fang Le: "Tell them my destination is Long Country."

After answering this way,

About an hour later, Long Country replied: "Please inform us of the exact departure time from Australia, and our side will send a team for a long-distance pick-up."

It only took an hour to decide to accept the Anti-War Army's visit, and they didn't even ask the reason for the visit, showing that Long Country's high-level officials' support for the Anti-War Army was already quite clear.

Soon after communicating with Long Country, the United States, through private messages between official online accounts, questioned the Anti-War Army about their destination. Upon receiving the four words "No comment," the United States immediately asked: "Then how will you travel for your visit?"

The Anti-War Army replied: "Of course, with an escort formation composed of fighter jets and bombers."

This was a big deal.

Regardless of who manufactured the fighter jets owned by the Anti-War Army, the bombers they possessed must be those B Series Bombers seized from Tindal Air Force Base in the United States!

And the high technology represented by those bombers, as well as the strategic value of the Mushroom Bombs mounted on them, were no small matter!

The United States angrily stated in the private message:

"You cannot do this, you have no right to do this!"

Fang Le simply took over the account himself and messaged the United States in the backend:

"I am Commander Fang, the leader of the Anti-War Army. Have your supreme commander speak with me. Aris or anyone else will do, find someone who can make decisions!"

The United States was silent for a while, then replied.

"I am Secretary of Defense Sevitz of the U.S. Department of Defense. I am now communicating with you on behalf of the U.S. Military. Please speak."

Fang Le: "Very good. I am now informing you that our side will visit overseas in the near future, and an escort formation composed of fighter jets and bombers will accompany us."

It was quite astonishing that the highest levels of both militaries were communicating using the backend private messaging function of an online platform.

This was also due to the fact that neither side had an official communication channel to date.

"Savitz": "If your side uses B Series Bombers for your visit, it will be considered a breach of the ceasefire agreement, because according to Article 8 of the ceasefire agreement, B Series Bombers are still assets of the United States. Your side may not resell or lease them. If you do so, it will be considered a breach of the agreement!"

Fang Le: "Whatever... I need a bomber formation for escort anyway."

Fang Le's bluntness clearly left the other side momentarily confused.

Savitz: "Commander Fang, do you mean that if you use bombers for escort during your visit, our side will have reasonable authority to intercept and attack your formation, is that correct?"

Fang Le: "You can try."

The other end was clearly somewhat annoyed.

Savitz: "This is an active breach of the agreement and an act of instigating a new war between our sides!"

Fang Le: "When your side actively attacks me, it is also a breach of the agreement. You decide what to do."

The communication ceased there.

Watching Fang Le type out one audacious message after another, Political Commissar Zhao Gang couldn't help but worry.

"Commander-in-Chief, is it really alright for us to be so direct?"

"If the United States truly attacks our visiting fleet, you will be in danger... How about finding a stand-in to go to Long Country for you?"

Fang Le shook his head: "No, I will go myself."

How could he send a stand-in for such an important first visit?

Besides, he was a little homesick.

A trip back would be good.

Yue Hanshan said: "Since that's the case, then let's plan carefully how to protect your safety, Commander-in-Chief, along the way..."

Before the Anti-War Army officially set out, the United States did not give up its intention to obstruct, notifying world netizens through the internet:

"The Anti-War Army's current occupation of the MacDonnell Ranges is illegal. However, during the ceasefire, the U.S. Military will abide by its promise not to strike."

"But if the Anti-War Army visits, it will use the airspace of our side and our allies. Our side and our allies will not allow its passage. If it passes, it will be considered an invasion, and our side will attack its visiting fleet."

"All consequences arising from this will be borne by the Anti-War Army itself!"

The United States had found a legitimate reason to attack the Anti-War Army.

Under this threat, many people speculated whether the Anti-War Army would succumb to pressure and abandon its plans for a visit.

However, some also felt that the United States was overreacting.

After all, whether the Anti-War Army visited or not, its symbolic significance outweighed any practical benefits.

The Anti-War Army was deep in enemy territory, completely surrounded inland. If they truly wanted to communicate with the outside world, they could do so via the internet or communication devices.

Even if a cooperation agreement was reached during the visit, the cooperating party's physical support couldn't reach the Anti-War Army anyway.

For a time, there were all sorts of speculations.

Then, on this day, the Anti-War Army officially announced to the world.

Its leader would lead a professional diplomatic team to visit Long Country!