populations would break the power of his empire and with it the corrupt politicians and bureaucrats who are, by now, the equivalent of ruthless medieval war-lords. His own corrupt ‘empire’ and power has to be kept intact, and v-people like Jens, a believer in Y’shua, could influence too many people and set them free from the controlling fear of Brussels his capital: then power would be lost!
Other nations found themselves at the mercy of either of those two power blocs and were treated as mere pawns. Only the United States kept some autonomy for herself – but that was all she could do. Nuclear devastation had ruined the heartland and the States themselves were barely ‘united’.
What was universal, however, was a hatred of the followers of Y’shua and the nation of Israel. On the surface the world was in a time of peace and economic co-operation, but underneath the surface good people were crushed and dispirited and many gave up life or gave themselves over to the corrupt anaesthesia the world provided.
Israel was respected for her skills and wealth but a seething underlying hatred against her seemed to reflect the division between Eli and Lucas though this aspect was generally unbeknown to the v-people.
Chou Ling Yi, president of the Chinese Republican Empire was calling his counterpart, Antoni in Europe.
“May your peace continue,” he began with the now universal greeting.
“And your peace be with you.”
“Mr Meschiac, I wish for us to meet together privately sometime. I have some issues I would like to discuss before getting either of our officials involved. Would you be interested?”
“Of course, Chou Yi. I too have been thinking of ways in which our two empires can become more cooperative to our mutual benefit. And I recognise that we, as leaders, have to have a close understanding of each other first. This will enable each of us to keep any foolishness on the part of our officials in check. I would certainly like us to know each other much better.”
The two of them did not trust or like each other, but each had an uncanny sense of knowing how to keep power and keep their own interests as first priority.
“Good. I’m glad we understand the need for this meeting. I suggest we meet in relaxing surrounds in a neutral area. Perhaps a country that is civilised but not too sophisticated. I suggest, say, New Zealand. Perhaps near one of their National Parks. I hear they have good scenery, excellent trout fishing and as much solitude as we may require. I’ll have my staff contact yours for the details.”
“That sounds fine by me. I’ll do the same.”
And so it was that Antoni and Chou Yi met.
Chapter 9
Future Times
“Ah it’s good to see you, my friend,” said Chou Yi to Antoni. “English still seems to be the language we use on these occasions, but it will probably go the way of your Latin and Greek in time. I already see the younger generation finding it distasteful. We might even hear Mandarin spoken as the universal language.”
“I see that you are just as expansionist as ever my old friend,” Antoni replied, “But we must not let such predilections detract from the purpose of our meeting. What is it you have in mind that has prompted this occasion in tranquil New Zealand? This country has become such a backwater and doesn’t know whether its best interests are with you or me. But it’s so remote that neither of us needs worry about it. It has almost no strategic value.”
“I’ll let him think that thought,” said Chou to himself. “If I’m going to completely control Australia I need it to be threatened on as many sides as possible.”
“I’ll let him think that thought,” said Antoni to himself. “Australia is in our influence and we need it protected on as many sides as possible.”
“I’m pleased we have this friendship and can talk to each other honestly. What I have in mind, Antoni, is to attain better control of the Middle
Other nations found themselves at the mercy of either of those two power blocs and were treated as mere pawns. Only the United States kept some autonomy for herself – but that was all she could do. Nuclear devastation had ruined the heartland and the States themselves were barely ‘united’.
What was universal, however, was a hatred of the followers of Y’shua and the nation of Israel. On the surface the world was in a time of peace and economic co-operation, but underneath the surface good people were crushed and dispirited and many gave up life or gave themselves over to the corrupt anaesthesia the world provided.
Israel was respected for her skills and wealth but a seething underlying hatred against her seemed to reflect the division between Eli and Lucas though this aspect was generally unbeknown to the v-people.
Chou Ling Yi, president of the Chinese Republican Empire was calling his counterpart, Antoni in Europe.
“May your peace continue,” he began with the now universal greeting.
“And your peace be with you.”
“Mr Meschiac, I wish for us to meet together privately sometime. I have some issues I would like to discuss before getting either of our officials involved. Would you be interested?”
“Of course, Chou Yi. I too have been thinking of ways in which our two empires can become more cooperative to our mutual benefit. And I recognise that we, as leaders, have to have a close understanding of each other first. This will enable each of us to keep any foolishness on the part of our officials in check. I would certainly like us to know each other much better.”
The two of them did not trust or like each other, but each had an uncanny sense of knowing how to keep power and keep their own interests as first priority.
“Good. I’m glad we understand the need for this meeting. I suggest we meet in relaxing surrounds in a neutral area. Perhaps a country that is civilised but not too sophisticated. I suggest, say, New Zealand. Perhaps near one of their National Parks. I hear they have good scenery, excellent trout fishing and as much solitude as we may require. I’ll have my staff contact yours for the details.”
“That sounds fine by me. I’ll do the same.”
And so it was that Antoni and Chou Yi met.
Chapter 9
Future Times
“Ah it’s good to see you, my friend,” said Chou Yi to Antoni. “English still seems to be the language we use on these occasions, but it will probably go the way of your Latin and Greek in time. I already see the younger generation finding it distasteful. We might even hear Mandarin spoken as the universal language.”
“I see that you are just as expansionist as ever my old friend,” Antoni replied, “But we must not let such predilections detract from the purpose of our meeting. What is it you have in mind that has prompted this occasion in tranquil New Zealand? This country has become such a backwater and doesn’t know whether its best interests are with you or me. But it’s so remote that neither of us needs worry about it. It has almost no strategic value.”
“I’ll let him think that thought,” said Chou to himself. “If I’m going to completely control Australia I need it to be threatened on as many sides as possible.”
“I’ll let him think that thought,” said Antoni to himself. “Australia is in our influence and we need it protected on as many sides as possible.”
“I’m pleased we have this friendship and can talk to each other honestly. What I have in mind, Antoni, is to attain better control of the Middle
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