Upon hearing Trump's question, the others furrowed their brows, contemplating the possibilities. After all, every move and decision they made was a major event that would affect the international landscape and countless enterprises and people on both sides; he could not afford to be anything less than cautious. Some decisions, once made, were like spilled water—impossible to retrieve, and nearly impossible to remedy.
While their plan to terminate system services in America—turning all electronic devices in Xia Country into useless trash—was as effective as a smokeless electronic mushroom cloud, essentially forcing the enemy back to the age of the abacus, the risks were equally high. If Xia Country truly had a backup plan, America would be handing over a market they had worked so hard to build. Even other countries watching from the sidelines might realize Xia Country had the capability to build a new system and choose to switch to their side.
At this moment, Deputy Secretary of State Fabre stood up and said, "Mr. President, I wonder if you have heard of a brilliant strategy from Xia Country called the 'Empty City Stratagem'?"
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