Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1291 Partisanship

Yan Shuangying closed the office door and took out the exquisite copper box. His fingers moved quickly on the keyboard.

"Dark Phoenix, I need more detailed intelligence on the party struggle."

Soon, the reply came.

"The bipartisan struggle has reached a fever pitch. The Republican Party is divided into three factions: the wait-and-see faction headed by President Scott, the hardliners who advocate intervention in the European battlefield, and the conservatives who tend to be isolationist."

"Tell me more about it," Yan Shuangying continued to ask.

"The hardliners are backed by the military-industrial capitalist group, which puts pressure on the president through several heavyweight senators. The conservatives are supported by farmers and industrialists in the Midwest, who argue that America should focus on its own development."

&34;What about the Democratic Party?&34;

"On the surface, they are united in their stance, but in reality, they have deep divisions. Financial groups on the East Coast want to strengthen their ties with England, while factions in the South oppose excessive involvement in European affairs."

Yan Shuangying thought thoughtfully: "Is there any way to exacerbate this division?"

"We are already taking action," Black Phoenix replied, "I have leaked the secret donation list of the military-industrial complex to several opposition media through some channels. The scandal of these congressmen accepting bribes from arms dealers will soon be reported in the newspapers."

"Very good, keep digging."

"In addition," Dark Phoenix added, "I found an interesting situation. President Scott's son secretly holds shares in a military-industrial enterprise, and this enterprise is taking orders from the Pentagon. If this news leaks out..."

Yan Shuangying's eyes lit up: "Get ready immediately, but don't rush to expose it. Wait until the most critical moment to use this card."

"I understand. I have solid evidence."

"By the way," Yan Shuangying suddenly asked, "how are the racial conflicts in the South?"

"This is a time bomb. We can give it a proper 'push'. I have informants in several newspapers, and we can use them to incite conflict."

"Do it covertly," Yan Shuangying said, "make it look like a natural contradiction within America."

"Don't worry. I've been in this position for so long that I know how to strike a balance."

Yan Shuangying nodded with satisfaction: "Keep in touch. Remember, our goal is to plunge America into internal chaos, but not let them notice the intervention of external forces."

"I understand. Recently I am preparing to push for a proposal to cut military aid to Britain. This is bound to spark a heated debate between the two parties."

"That's a good idea," Yan Shuangying praised, "Let them fight among themselves."

After putting away the telegraph machine, Yan Shuangying showed a sneer on his face.

This is the highest realm of intelligence warfare - there is no need for direct confrontation, as long as the contradictions are properly "guided" to make the opponent fall into chaos.

And the Dark Phoenix is ​​executing this plan perfectly.

Late at night, Yan Shuangying's telegraph machine suddenly rang.

&34;White Eagle urgent report. &34;

Seeing the word "urgent" at the beginning, Yan Shuangying immediately sat up straight. As a senior official of the US Strategic Intelligence Agency, Baiying would not easily issue emergency intelligence.

"Secessionist tendencies are growing in Texas and California. Both state legislatures are secretly discussing independence."

Yan Shuangying's eyes narrowed: "What's the specific situation?"

"Texas' independence movement was secretly supported by southern factions. They believed that the federal government was overly interfering in state rights, especially in military spending and foreign policy."

&34;What about California?&34;

"The situation is more complicated. California's financial groups and technology elites believe that they can become a new country independently. Several heavyweight state legislators are already colluding in private."

White Eagle continued to send the message: "The most dangerous thing is that these two states are secretly forming their own armed forces. In name, they are state militias, but in fact they have reached the scale of regular armies."

&34;What is the Democratic Party's attitude?&34;

"The Democratic Party is deeply divided. The East Coast faction opposes secession, but the Southern and West Coast factions secretly support it. They see this as a good opportunity to weaken the Scott administration."

Yan Shuangying thought thoughtfully: "What about other states?"

"Florida, Louisiana and other southern states have also shown a tendency towards independence. Moreover," White Eagle paused, "I have learned through reliable channels that these states have been in secret contact and are preparing to form an alliance."

&34;What is the military's attitude?&34;

"There was also a split within the army. Many officers from these states had already stated that if a war of independence broke out, they would stand on the side of their home states."

Yan Shuangying's eyes became deep: "Keep paying attention. Pay special attention to the movements of the army. Once the army is divided, civil war is inevitable."

"There is another situation," White Eagle added, "I found out in the OSS that someone is collecting detailed intelligence on the military facilities, industrial bases, and resource distribution in these states. It seems that some people are already preparing for a possible civil war."

"Very good," Yan Shuangying said, "Stay alert and report any new developments at any time."

Putting away the telegraph, Yan Shuangying fell into deep thought.

America's tendency to split is more serious than expected. If a civil war really breaks out, it will not only plunge this superpower into chaos, but will also completely change the strategic pattern of the Pacific.

This may be an opportunity.

But the prerequisite is that no one can discover China’s driving role behind the scenes.

In the top-secret meeting room of Longchao, Yan Shuangying sat in the main seat, flanked by Deputy Director An Yu and Chen Xuan, as well as the heads of several core departments.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Yan Shuangying said straight to the point, "the situation in America has reached a critical moment. Now is the time to put all our chess pieces into action."

He turned on the projector, and six dots of different colors were marked on the map of America.

"Dark Phoenix, Vice Chairman of the White House National Security Advisory Committee." Yan Shuangying pointed to the marked point in Washington, "His mission is to continue to create conflicts within the federal government, especially to increase pressure on President Scott."

"White Eagle, deputy director of the Strategic Intelligence Agency. He must focus on military movements and collect intelligence for a possible civil war. At the same time, he must "leak" the military deployment of each state to the opposing party in a timely manner."

"Liberator, secretary to the Navy Captain. His position is crucial. Once the civil war breaks out, the Navy's attitude will directly affect the war situation. Let him sow the seeds of division among the Navy's top brass."

&34;A believer and a senator's assistant. Congress is a key battlefield, and he will continue to push for proposals that may cause controversy and intensify the dispute between the two parties. &34;

&34;The righteous are the hidden pawns of the major media. We need them to intensify their coverage of various conflicts and stir up public sentiment. &34;

&34;A truth teller and liaison between the states. He will continue to promote the independence movements of the states and coordinate the connections between them. &34;

An Yu pushed his glasses and said, "Director, isn't this too risky?"

"Now is the best time," Yan Shuangying said, "The internal contradictions in the United States have accumulated to a critical point. All we have to do is give it a gentle push."

"How to push it specifically?" Chen Xuan asked.

Yan Shuangying sneered: "First, let Black Phoenix expose the scandal of Scott's son's military shares. This will seriously undermine the prestige of the federal government."

&34;At the same time, let White Eagle &39;leak&39; the secret military preparation intelligence of some states to other states. This will increase suspicion and panic among the states.&34;

"Liberals will spread the word within the Navy that if a civil war breaks out, the Navy should remain neutral. This will undermine the military foundation of the federal government."

&34;It is bound to be a hotly debated issue for believers to push a bill through Congress that would curtail federal power.&34;

&34;The righteous are responsible for creating public pressure in the media to convince the public that division is inevitable. &34;

&34;Finally, the Truth-teller will coordinate the secessionist states and push them to form an alliance, which will be the final straw that breaks the camel's back. &34;

There was silence in the meeting room, and everyone was shocked by this meticulous plan.

"Remember," Yan Shuangying stressed, "all actions must be concealed, and no trace of China's involvement should be left. Everything should appear to be America's own choice."

"If a civil war really breaks out..." An Yu hesitated to speak.

"That's the result we want to see most," Yan Shuangying's eyes became sharp, "An America caught in civil war cannot threaten the situation in the Pacific."

"And when they are both defeated in the battle on their home soil," he continued, "China will be able to fully exert its power in the Pacific region."

Looking at the thoughtful expressions of the participants, Yan Shuangying knew that a big chess game that would change the world was quietly unfolding.