Chapter 1057
Ask Yourself What You Have Done for Your Motherland
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the high-ranking personnel who were brought back by the Longxia Navy Expeditionary Fleet have arrived in the Magic City of the Longxia Tribe."
"They will disembark here together and then go their separate ways."
Having finished the report, Richard handed over the relevant intelligence materials, saying, "Prime Minister, here are the detailed information on those people."
"Let me see what's going on."
Anthony took it and looked at it carefully.
However, after only flipping through a few pages, his expression changed drastically, eventually becoming so gloomy that it was almost as if water was dripping from his face.
The people on the list come from almost every industry, and they are all very scarce talents!
Crucially, the vast majority of people focused on science and engineering, while the humanities, which were the subjects that best spread their so-called liberal and democratic ideas, were also the subjects they were proud of.
In the eyes of those Anglo-Saxons and Squid People, freedom and democracy are a fig leaf; as long as other countries implement them, they will have the opportunity to interfere in the internal affairs of those countries.
As a prime minister with a science and engineering background, Antony was all too aware of the cost of cultivating science and engineering talent.
Every such talent is a treasure to the nation.
But now, these people have all returned to the Longxia tribe, showing no attachment whatsoever to them.
He was well aware that if he had such a list, then the heads of other countries also had one, in a similar situation.
The more Anthony thought about it, the more agitated he became.
Although those people came from the Longxia tribe, they were all trained by them. Now, they are being handed over to return home. This is more painful than swallowing fly excrement!
But what could they do? The Longxia Navy sent an expeditionary fleet, setting up cannons right at their doorstep and using the same tactics they had employed against the Longxia tribe over a hundred years ago. It truly proved the saying that fortunes change every thirty years.
Moreover, the part of the Longxia Navy responsible for defending their homeland actually won the war in the Eastern Continent waters, thoroughly establishing the reputation of the Longxia Navy.
Even though Anthony and other leaders of the Western tribes were unhappy and gnashing their teeth in hatred, they had no choice but to compromise.
Because circumstances are beyond human control, this is the inevitable trend!
If it were two years ago, no, even a year ago, the situation would be completely different. Whether the Longxia Naval Expeditionary Fleet could even enter the European waters would be a huge question!
"With this group of elite talents returning to the Longxia tribe, the Longxia tribe will become a force to be reckoned with in the future."
Anthony said worriedly, "They will be a major boost to the growing power of the Dragon Summer Tribe, damn it!"
At this moment, he could almost imagine that the Longxia tribe would be a completely new place in a few years, and would become more and more developed!
Once a top talent returns, they can become a leader, build a team, and provide tremendous support, even a huge boost, to the entire industry.
Upon hearing this, Richard remained silent for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Prime Minister, what should we do next?"
He knew very well that remaining inactive was absolutely out of the question.
The next step will certainly be action to safeguard national interests.
"Survey those people."
After a moment of contemplation, Anthony shared his thoughts: "We can't stop them from returning home, but we have our spies following them to keep track of their every move."
"We must ensure that we pose a threat to the teams those people have built, and that we can take action against them if necessary."
"As for the specifics of how to do it, I don't think I need to teach you anymore, right?"
That's right, the British intelligence agency has recruited a group of spies among the students in the Longxia tribe, and they have all returned to the Longxia tribe with them.
They could use these spies to gain a complete understanding of the development of various industries in the Longxia tribe.
Based on this situation, they can take action to gain a deeper understanding of the specific activities of the Longxia tribe's secret research institutions. This is extremely important to them.
If necessary, it's not impossible for them to cause some disruption.
"Yes, Prime Minister, I understand."
Richard's eyes lit up immediately, and he stood up quickly. "Prime Minister, I'll make the arrangements right away."
After receiving Anthony's permission, he went straight outside and returned to the intelligence bureau, where he immediately began to arrange the matter.
Meanwhile, other European countries, such as the Gallic tribes and the Hans tribes, took the same measures.
The reason for arranging spies is to make preparations in advance for any eventuality.
In fact, among the many Longxia tribe members studying abroad, a considerable number have been absorbed by intelligence organizations of various countries. They are spineless, willing to become sinners of history and traitors to their nation for the sake of their own interests!
The Longxia tribe's security department had long been aware of these matters, and the higher-ups had naturally anticipated them, just waiting for an opportunity to expose all the corrupt elements!
Certain things were planned in advance to ensure that those with ulterior motives could infiltrate core research institutions. This is reality, and even more so, a game between major powers.
As long as nations exist, this great power rivalry will never cease, nor will it end with the return of this group of highly skilled individuals!
On the contrary, this is just the beginning.
The struggle between nations is not just about war on the surface; there are also undercurrents hidden beneath the surface, a life-or-death struggle, a battle on the hidden front!
Meanwhile, in the eastern sea area.
Time flies, and more than twenty minutes have passed in the blink of an eye. The CCTV live broadcast has been going on for quite some time.
Before long, the distance between the expeditionary fleet's warships, cruise ships, and the relevant docks in Shanghai was getting closer and closer, and people on the shore could almost see their outlines.
"Waaah!"
The ship's horn suddenly sounded, immediately attracting everyone's attention. They all stood on tiptoe, gazing at the sea with hopeful eyes.
The CCTV live broadcast team's cameramen immediately pointed all their cameras at the warships.
Of course, there were also a few cameras filming the people at the scene, capturing the excitement and hope on their faces. The two images, combined, created a picture of welcoming their return!
Not long after, the warship docked at the pier, and the cruise ship also moored at its designated berth.
With the gangway connected to the dock and preparations completed, the first batch of returning compatriots finally stepped out of the cabin and down the gangway.
During the evacuation, they were orderly. Back home, they maintained the same order, ensuring no chaos occurred, naturally in order to return to their homeland as quickly as possible.
Lu Xiangdong, Ma Jiancheng, and other high-ranking talents were among those who had just disembarked. They were taken to the other side by the navy and were not mixed in with the returning personnel who had hitched a ride.
These people came back to contribute to the country's development, so naturally they need to have a clean background.
Zhang Zhaoxin personally received them from the Navy.
"Gentlemen, I am very happy to see you all."
Zhang Zhaoxin cleared his throat and said with a serious expression, "You have had a hard journey, but the moment you return to your motherland, you will be safe, and no one will imprison you anymore."
These words naturally resonated with Lu Xiangdong and other top-tier overseas returnees, and many of the female students were even moved to tears. They had been on tenterhooks for so long, and finally they were back, and were even personally received and comforted by a naval colonel.
"It's not hard."
"That's right, we weren't tired at all. The navy was the ones who worked the hardest. They went to great lengths to escort us back. We are truly grateful and deeply moved."
"I completely agree. You are the ones who work the hardest, putting in so much effort and worry for us!"
“Back then, we even said not to let the navy take this risk, but you still traveled tens of thousands of kilometers to venture into the lion’s den to welcome us back.”
"Thank you, Navy! Thank you, soldiers! You've worked hard!"
Many people's eyes welled up with tears by the end, and they were so moved that they cried. In the end, a sound wave echoed in unison above the dock and lingered for a long time!
There's no place like home. Now that they're back, they're completely safe, and no one will arrest them for returning to China anymore.
The thought of this journey itself is awful.
When they were imprisoned, the guards deliberately revealed to them that an armed conflict had broken out in the Eastern Seas against the Longxia tribe, and that the navy had suffered heavy losses.
This happened while the expeditionary fleet was sailing in the Indian Ocean. The Eastern Wilderness Tribe, in alliance with the Eagle Tribe, launched an attack on the Dragon Summer Tribe. The warships left behind at home were responsible for resisting the attack, and the situation was extremely dire.
They even hoped that Zhou Qinglei could lead the expeditionary fleet back home midway. After all, their affairs weren't that urgent; it was just a matter of holding out a little longer in their place of detention. It was much better than something happening to the navy.
Even if they are not picked up, they will not blame the country for not caring for its overseas compatriots!
However, they had no way to contact the outside world, so naturally, such a message couldn't be sent out. Therefore, they were powerless to help!
Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Zhang Zhaoxin knew what Lu Xiangdong and the others wanted to say, so he smiled.
"I understand your feelings, but you must have faith in the country and in our navy. Let me tell you, our navy is no longer what it used to be, and its strength has improved by several levels."
"You're back, so everything is in the past. May you be safe and sound."
Then, Zhang Zhaoxin changed the subject, "Everyone, please raise your hands above your heads so I can see if you're missing anything. That's right, you're not missing anything."
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and then burst into laughter.
They knew very well that Zhang Zhaoxin and the others were joking to lighten the mood and drive away their worries and guilt.
In an instant, the somber atmosphere at the scene vanished without a trace!
"Colonel Zhang, you look like you've been eating very well lately. You're much fatter than in the recruitment video!" Suddenly, someone spoke up, breaking the lively atmosphere.
"What kind of look is that? Do I look fat?"
Zhang Zhaoxin suddenly straightened his chest even more and replied cheerfully, "Why do I feel like I've lost weight? Look at the way you're looking at me."
After a brief exchange, the atmosphere at the scene became completely lively.
At this moment, Zhang Zhaoxin also stopped smiling and said seriously, "Alright, let's get back to the main topic."
"Gentlemen, on behalf of the government, I welcome you home, and on behalf of the Navy, I welcome you back safely."
Upon hearing this, the others also became serious, and they all stared expectantly at Zhang Zhaoxin on the stage.
Zhang Zhaoxin's words were like a spark that ignited a fuse, quickly prompting everyone to express their own thoughts.
"Reporting to Colonel Zhang, I've returned for the sake of our country's development. I'm ready to be a brick in the wall, ready to be moved wherever I'm needed!"
"I am willing to contribute to the development of the country!"
"I am willing too. I hope that our country will become stronger and more prosperous through our joint efforts!"
"That's right. Only when our country becomes stronger and stronger can we provide protection for more overseas compatriots and students studying abroad, and only then can we make our enemies tremble with fear!"
Seeing the young faces and hearing their resounding vows, Zhang Zhaoxin was deeply moved, but he said nothing.
"Snapped!"
He suddenly stood up straight and shouted, "Salute!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saluted the crowd, expressing his respect for their sincere and pure hearts.
As expected, the people's hearts are on our side!
These are all accomplished returnees from overseas. With their participation, Zhang Zhaoxin has every reason to believe that the motherland will become stronger and more prosperous!
If the enemy wants to continue to ravage the Longxia tribe as before, they will have to pay a heavy price!
Because the Longxia tribe could completely break the enemy's claws and knock out all their teeth.
Lu Xiangdong and the others were deeply moved and quickly saluted in response!
They all knew very well that Zhang Zhaoxin and the others were using the highest military honors to express their profound respect to them, saluting their patriotic hearts.
It can be said that at this moment, people on both sides are heading back and forth, and they are also reciprocating the navy's kindness in their own way, expressing their gratitude to the navy for bringing them back from afar.
They knew very well that without the naval expeditionary fleet, they would not have returned safely, and without any injuries! (End of Chapter)