Chapter 2232 - 2225: Overbearing
Mei Youjiji nodded, "Of course."
"Secondly, compensation for the plane is also necessary."
"No problem."
"The families of the victims on the passenger plane must also be compensated. As for the amount, let’s say ten million." He listed his conditions one by one.
Hearing this, Wang Wei and Ke Long looked at Wang Dadong in bewilderment. There were 287 passengers on the plane, and only ten million in compensation? Wouldn’t that mean each passenger would only receive thirty thousand? Isn’t that too little?
"I’m talking about US dollars!" Wang Dadong added.
Only then did Wang Wei and Ke Long nod in satisfaction.
Although the exchange rate for the US dollar is dropping, one US dollar could still be exchanged for more than six Huaxia Currency, so compensating two hundred thousand for each family seems reasonable.
Mei Youjiji found it strange—could this guy have a screw loose? He only wants Dongyin Country to compensate each family twenty thousand.
To demonstrate the generosity of the Empire of Great Dongyin, Mei Youjiji smiled, "No problem, let’s make it fifty million US dollars to show our Empire’s sincerity."
Wang Dadong suddenly laughed, "Brother Ji Ji, are you sure you want to compensate fifty million US dollars?"
"Yes, this time our Empire of Great Dongyin is very sincere," Mei Youjiji nodded.
A strange smile appeared on Wang Dadong’s lips as he slowly said, "Alright then, since your Empire of Great Dongyin is so generous, I’ll thank you on behalf of those who perished. However... I’m not talking about a total of ten million US dollars in compensation, but ten million US dollars for each passenger on the Eastern Airlines plane!"
"What did you say!" Mei Youjiji jumped up immediately.
There were 287 passengers on the Eastern Airlines plane. Compensating one passenger ten million US dollars means 2.87 billion US dollars! Over a hundred billion RMB!
"Oh, I almost forgot, without Mr. Jiji’s proactive offer to compensate each family fifty million US dollars," Wang Dadong said with a grin.
"You’re asking for the sky!" Mei Youjiji was about to explode in anger.
Ten million US dollars—that’s sixty million Huaxia Currency, compensating sixty million for each victim, isn’t that outrageous?
Wang Dadong laughed and said, "I’m not asking for the sky at all. You in Dongyin Country may think your citizens are worthless, their lives no better than dogs, but in Huaxia Country, every ordinary citizen’s life is priceless and cannot be measured with money!"
"Well said!" Everyone in the conference room clapped.
"If you’re unwilling, we’ll escalate this to the international level. By then, if Huaxia Country wages war against your country, don’t blame me for not giving you a chance. Huaxia Country yearns for peace but is not afraid of war!" Wang Dadong added.
Incredibly domineering, incredibly assertive.
Huaxia yearns for peace but is not afraid of war!
Just this one sentence made everyone’s blood boil.
This is the momentum a great nation should have.
This is real diplomacy—logical and evidence-based, resorting to military action when necessary, with no conditions to be discussed.
It was originally Dongyin Country’s fault for first attacking Huaxia Country’s passenger plane and refusing to make compensation. Thus, even if Huaxia Country attacks Dongyin Country, other countries would not interfere.
This is called just warfare!
Mei Youjiji was trembling with rage yet had little to say in response. He was Dongyin Country’s most experienced diplomat, who had repeatedly made things difficult for Huaxia Country, but facing Wang Dadong, he seemed at a loss for words.
Because the other party doesn’t play by the rules, even if you want to argue reason, they simply won’t listen.
"I can’t make this decision, I need to consult our Emperor," Mei Youjiji finally said through gritted teeth.
After all, it’s Dongyin’s fault.
Wang Dadong nodded, "Alright, but please convey to your Emperor that I won’t accept a penny less than my designated amount!"
Mei Youjiji temporarily left to negotiate with the Emperor.
"Comrade Wang Dadong, I really admire you for daring to demand such a large sum from Dongyin Country," Wang Wei sighed admiringly.
Wang Dadong smiled at Wang Wei and asked, "How much does it cost Huaxia Country to train a special forces soldier?"
"It varies, from tens of millions to over a hundred million," Wang Wei replied.
Wang Dadong nodded, "Then for example, for Dragon Group Commander Hao Wentao, how much would it cost to train a soldier like him?"
"That would definitely be over a hundred million," Wang Wei said, unsure why Wang Dadong was asking this.
"If it came to defending his people, would Chief Hao choose to sacrifice himself or his people?"
Wang Wei seemed to understand Wang Dadong’s point, "Of course, he would sacrifice himself. Whether it’s a special forces soldier or an ordinary soldier, their ultimate duty is to protect the people."
"The country is willing to sacrifice even a hundred-million-dollar special forces soldier for its people, which shows that in Huaxia Country, the people’s lives are the most valuable! So, demanding one person to compensate sixty million is far from excessive!" Wang Dadong’s voice was firm and resonant.
Once again, applause filled the room.
Everything is for the people, this is the foundation of a socialist country.
Although, in the current era, this principle has gradually been overlooked by the national leadership, in the eyes of the soldiers, this duty never changes.
"A true hero rises among the young. If our country had more such talents, it would have long become the strongest in the world," many influential people online remarked in admiration.
"Indeed, I initially thought such compensation was too much. Now I see, it is not excessive at all, it is we who have wronged the people. Regarding this compensation, as Wang Dadong said, not a penny less," said a magnate.
Other magnates echoed.
On the other side, the Dongyin Ambassador was negotiating with the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, we cannot do this. Huaxia clearly is being unreasonable. If we yield this time, it will be hard to raise our heads in the future..."
"Agree to all Huaxia Country’s demands. The submarine must also be retrieved. As for the soldiers on board, deal with them as you see fit..." Emperor of Dongyin replied with a gloomy face.
Compensating sixty million for an ordinary person is certainly the most extravagant compensation ever, but there is no choice since Dongyin Country’s weakness is held by Huaxia Country.
They used to think America had their back, but now they realize that when it comes down to it, America won’t help Dongyin Country at all.
Huaxia Country’s international standing has far surpassed the past, and its military power is skyrocketing. If they really clash with Huaxia, it would surely be Dongyin that faces destruction.
In the conference hall, Wang Dadong leisurely kicked back, smoking, with no sign of ceremonial diplomacy formality.