Chapter 1049
The Eagle Tribe cannot fall, at least not now.
This kind of data is almost impossible for others to obtain, but for someone of Su Dingping's caliber, this information is not considered top secret.
In fact, from the very first day of the accident, Longxia expressed its concern through aerospace cooperation channels and provided publicly available orbital monitoring data to support its claims.
However, the Eagle Tribe firmly rejected the related technical discussions and aid proposals, and even the rescue plan from the Longxia Tribe, from the very beginning.
"We are capable of handling our own problems."
These were their exact words, and Su Dingping was not surprised by this situation.
For any country, it is not a particularly honorable thing to have to ask other countries for help when such a major accident occurs.
Not to mention empires like the Eagle Tribe, which are currently at the pinnacle of the world.
Whether for political considerations or other factors, the Eagle Tribe would never agree to such a thing.
However, Su Dingping still makes time to keep an eye on how things are developing.
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Do you think the Eagle Tribe can successfully bring these two astronauts home?
During lunch break, Guo Xueyun looked at the news on her phone and asked curiously.
Upon hearing this, Su Dingping raised his head.
Instead of directly answering Guo Xueyun's question, he countered with, "What do you think?"
Guo Xueyun put down her chopsticks, rested her chin on her hands, and thought seriously for a moment.
"I think with the Eagle Tribe's current capabilities, I'm afraid it's going to be tough."
The Eagle Tribe's strength is undeniable, but that was in the past.
In the previous conflict, the Eagle Tribe did not demonstrate any countermeasures against the Dragon Summer Tribe.
All of this demonstrates that the Eagle Tribe is no longer the Eagle Tribe it once was.
This is a lion that is gradually growing old, or even dying.
For a while, many people were quite optimistic about the Eagle Tribe.
However, since the incident involving the two stranded astronauts, many people have become less optimistic about the current strength of the Eagle Tribe.
The reason is simple: how can a country that can't even manage its own astronauts be considered a top-tier empire?
Even if the Old White Bear tribe was incompetent, it had never experienced an accident of this magnitude.
On a smaller scale, this indicates that the Eagle Tribe's current space technology is declining, and it may not even be able to reach its previous altitude.
From a macro perspective, this could lead to a decrease in global confidence in the Eagle Tribe.
Why has the US dollar remained valuable?
On one hand, the Eagle Tribe has been using its powerful military force to force the world to settle oil transactions in US dollars.
On the other hand, it is also because the Eagle Tribe is powerful enough that everyone believes the US dollar can maintain its value, so they are willing to hold US dollars.
If your country is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the government has poor credit, printing money is like printing waste paper. Who would dare to spend your money?
Just like in a small country, the price of the same bottle of mineral water can increase several times in a week.
Sometimes when going out to buy rice or noodles, you even have to push a whole cart full of money.
If the Eagle Tribe cannot resolve this matter perfectly, it will directly affect the world's confidence in the Eagle Tribe.
This indicates that the Eagle Tribe is in decline, and their strength is no longer what it used to be.
Without sufficient strength, why should people believe that the dollars in their hands won't become worthless tomorrow?
Strength is the source of the Eagle Tribe's enduring power, allowing it to stand at the pinnacle of the world and reap its rewards!
If this matter cannot be resolved perfectly, it is enough to show that the Eagle Tribe nation is completely finished.
By then, let alone using the dollar's dominance to reap the benefits of the world, there probably won't be many people willing to use the dollar anymore.
In addition, the Longxia tribe has been promoting the internationalization of the Longxia currency in recent years, and has been working hard to require relevant countries that cooperate with the Longxia tribe to use the RMB for settlement of bulk commodity trade.
If the Eagle Tribe shows signs of fatigue at this point, the Dragon Xia Tribe's efforts to promote the internationalization of the Dragon Xia currency may face less resistance.
This could even become the breakthrough point that leads to complete collapse.
Therefore, the Eagle Tribe could not possibly stand idly by and watch this situation happen.
"My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours."
Su Dingping said slowly.
"First of all, let me state in advance that I am not trying to boost the morale of others while diminishing our own."
"We need to have a clear understanding of our opponents."
"Strategically, we should despise the enemy, but tactically, we must value every single person."
Su Dingping also put down his bowl and chopsticks.
"I don't deny that the Eagle Tribe is indeed declining, and even their own industry has lost its former glory, but the problem is..."
"Is the Eagle Tribe really about to perish?"
"Or rather, can we just sit idly by and watch the Eagle Tribe perish?"
Su Dingping slowly shook his head.
"Without a doubt, the answer is no."
"If the Eagle Tribe collapses right now, we will be the first in the world to take action against them."
Guo Xueyun was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting to hear such an answer from Su Liping.
She does have some talent in scientific research, but her understanding of the international situation is not that deep.
Seeing Guo Xueyun's confusion, Su Dingping did not become impatient, but instead patiently explained it to her.
The reason why the Eagle Tribe could not fall directly is actually quite complex.
First and foremost, and most criticized, the Eagle Tribe has military bases all over the world.
They appear to be very domineering, and these soldiers often bring considerable disasters to the people of these countries.
In reality, even though the security level of civilian tribes fluctuates considerably, a portion of their military force still forms a pillar of the security architecture in some regions.
What would happen to these overseas military bases if the Eagle Tribe suddenly collapsed?
To put it another way, if the Eagle Tribe suddenly collapses, what should be done with the weapons of mass destruction they possess?
If these weapons of mass destruction fall into the hands of a radical warlord, the whole world will likely suffer as a result.
Secondly, although everyone criticizes the dollar hegemony and the "Eagle Tribe" for using the dollar to reap the world's wealth.
However, the US dollar remains the world's primary reserve and settlement currency.
This means that the US dollar is deeply intertwined with global trade and the financial system.
If the Eagle Tribe collapses, the US dollar will instantly become worthless.
The result will be that global trade will be affected, and the global payment and settlement system will become extremely chaotic.
Moreover, because the Eagle Tribe has been powerful for so many years, the national bonds issued by the Eagle Tribe have always been considered risk-free assets globally.
Furthermore, the US stock market is a crucial global investment market; any significant volatility in it could instantly trigger a global financial crisis. Not to mention, the Eagle Tribe wields considerable influence within the United Nations and other organizations.
Power is everywhere, and after the Eagle Tribe stepped down, everyone wanted to take over the rights that the tribe originally possessed.
This will inevitably trigger a new wave of chaos around the world.
Finally, and most importantly, Eagle Tribe boasts the world's largest economy and consumer market.
Putting aside everything else, let's just talk about the products of the Longxia tribe.
The same small item might only sell for a few dollars in the Longxia tribe, but in the Xiongying tribe, the price could be several times higher, and it would be settled in US dollars.
The reason why foreign trade is profitable is because you can profit from exchange rate differences.
Now that Longxia is the world's largest industrial nation, if it loses the huge consumer market of Xiong Ying Tribe, who will buy the goods produced by Longxia Tribe?
Although the Eastern Wilderness tribe has been trained into a dog by the Dragon Summer tribe, they can be manipulated however they want.
However, the market for the Eastern Wilderness Tribe is still too small. They only have a mere 100 million people, and their population is aging significantly. It's hard to say how much consumption power the entire country has.
Leaving aside the small countries in Southeast Asia, which are not only poor but also have small populations.
On the contrary, the Qianfo Tribe has great consumption potential.
But the people of this country are flawed; they keep dreaming of surpassing the Longxia tribe.
The newly appointed chief has even been spreading hostility towards the Longxia tribe.
And his so-called preparations... mean that you should be prepared to lose everything.
Rather than waiting for problems to arise later and then using military force to solve them, it's better to simply ignore them from the start.
As for colonizing them... let's not even mention that the Longxia tribe has always adhered to the principles of friendship, peace, and open trade, nor that such inefficient methods are no longer suitable for today.
To put it simply, the people of this country have a deep-seated servility; they would love for you to colonize them!
It's a complete cesspool.
As for why he is called the jewel in the crown of the British monarch... well, you can only say that a troublemaker and a cesspool are a perfect match.
In any case, ever since the rise of Longxia Tribe's business, Eagle Tribe has always been Longxia Tribe's largest customer.
If the Eagle Tribe is destroyed, the Dragon Summer Tribe will find it difficult to find suitable customers for foreign trade in the short term.
If we had to say, the Longxia tribe wasn't without options.
For example, Europe, but their internal problems are also very serious, so it's still uncertain whether this huge consumer market can be mobilized.
There's also Africa, but that place is a bit poor. To develop it into a mature consumer market, the Longxia tribe will need to make massive investments in the early stages.
In fact, the Longxia tribe has been working on this in recent years in order to break free from its dependence on the Eagle Tribe.
After talking for a while, Su Dingping was also a little thirsty, so he picked up the drink next to him and took a sip.
"Of course, whether from a theoretical or practical point of view, the Eagle Tribe is unlikely to collapse overnight."
"I do not rule out the possibility of a black swan event like the collapse of the Old White Bear tribe, but that is ultimately a low-probability event, and we don't need to consider it for now."
"Therefore, even if the Eagle Tribe collapses, it will not collapse suddenly overnight, but will decline slowly and orderly."
"This is also what we hope to see."
"Because we need enough time to disengage from the Eagle Tribe."
Su Dingping said slowly.
"Most importantly, even a wrecked ship has some nails left, let alone a vast empire like the Eagle Tribe?"
"Although this incident has made them look very bad, they are definitely not so bad that they have to ask other countries for help."
"Even if their country can't solve it on its own, there are still so many aerospace companies in the country, although..."
At this point, Su Dingping hesitated for a moment.
At this point in time, some of the scandals involving the aerospace companies of the Eagle Tribe have not yet been exposed.
People have always perceived them as having a very advanced and cutting-edge image.
However, Su Dingping knew some of the scandals that were revealed later, and that these airlines were all show and no substance.
Not only was the internal management chaotic, but there were also very few skilled workers.
To be precise, the educational level of many of their employees is truly worrying.
So, to be honest, it's possible that these airlines are simply giving up.
"Although their company does have many problems, I think they will still consider the bigger picture when it comes to matters of principle like this... right?"
At least for now, the Eagle Tribe has not yet entered an era where a golden-haired man is in power.
The current chieftain still wants to get things done.
At least he didn't openly make money, and he was somewhat more discreet.
Guo Xueyun nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"I understand what you mean. Don't be swayed by the idea of a quick victory, and even more so by the idea of a quick defeat."
"We need to be prepared for a protracted war; I've learned about this."
Su Dingping nodded in strong agreement.
"Although we have achieved a great deal, and currently we even have an absolute advantage in some areas."
"But we must not underestimate the enemy, nor should we be arrogant or contemptuous."
"Those who cheer for small victories will immediately turn into surrenderers after encountering setbacks."
Su Dingping had met such a person before.
In later generations, the study of winning became popular, and the whole world was focused on winning, especially a certain blond chief who even turned win-win into an election slogan.
Do you understand the value of a win-win situation?
I won it all, and I'm going to win twice!
Consequently, some ideas of Yingxue (the study of winning) also emerged within the Longxia tribe.
However, when the Longxia tribe encounters a minor setback in some aspects, these people immediately change their mindset and lament that "the Eagle Tribe is still powerful" and that we simply cannot compete with the Eagle Tribe.
This kind of thinking is very dangerous.
Guo Xueyun nodded repeatedly.
"Quick victory and slow down defeat, we've also learned this."
"Therefore, we should not underestimate the enemy, but we must not lose our confidence because of it."
"At least we are in the lead now, and we can be proud of what we have achieved."
Su Dingping said with a smile. (End of this chapter)