SWDnovel Chapter 6: The First Forest World War - A Reflection Meeting
Chapter 6: The First Forest World War - A Reflection Meeting
The Elephant Anti-War Association's ingenious attempt to curry favor with the Great Turtle not only secured them tariff reductions but also seemingly allowed them to acquire the Great Turtle's most advanced fighter jets at a low price.
After learning about this, the forest cat thought, "They say proximity to the water gives you an advantage, why not follow the elephant's example and get some benefits too?" So he picked up the phone:
Big Turtle, Berlin Bear didn't reflect on his World War II past at the last anti-war meeting. Maybe Big Turtle should make him make up for it, so that the whole forest will know that Big Turtle's love for peace is evident in both anti-war meetings.
We can also nominate Big Turtle for next year's Forest World Peace Prize.
Big Turtle hesitated for a few seconds, thinking to himself, "I just made a fortune selling fighter jets to elephants, this is going to bring me both fame and fortune." And that's how the deal was struck.
The meeting was held in the parliament hall of the central city of the Eagle Nation, and the main character was the Berlin Bear, the instigator of both World Wars.
If she weren't a big fan of the giant tortoise, I reckon Berlin Bear would be cursing her with a million "FUCKs" in her mind. I'm a strong woman, after all, and I'm already being subjected to stares and abuse on stage again after just a few days.
Inside the main hall, the giant tortoise remained firmly in its dominant position, exuding a composed aura; the phoenix wore a serene expression with a far-reaching gaze; and the white goose had a solemn face, etched with the vicissitudes of life.
Eagles, falcons, forest cats, giraffes, and a host of other birds lined both sides of the field, and the entire area was completely silent, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.
The conference officially began, and this time it was Eagle, the host and Ironclad's henchman, who spoke first:
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, this meeting is an adjunct to the last anti-war meeting. The last meeting only reflected on World War I, but not on World War II.
Therefore, we cherish peace very much. We just met with Brother Turtle, a post-80s generation member, at the Sunbird Congress, who requested that this reflection meeting be added.
Let's take a deep dive into the Berlin Bear, the protagonist of both wars, and analyze the causes and consequences of how he instigated two forest world wars in just twenty-one years.
Today, our community and the most peace-loving President Turtle gather here, not to demand accountability, but simply to reflect quietly.
After all, the Second World War in the Forest affected 61 ethnic groups and caused suffering to hundreds of millions of lives. As peace-loving members of the forest, we should reflect on this true and painful history.
Today, let's set aside the question of right and wrong and first listen to Berlin Bear explain the real reason why he insisted on starting the war back then.
"Well said, as the saying goes, 'If we don't learn from the past, we can learn from it in the future.'" Phoenix clapped and praised.
Berlin Bear lowered his head and eyes, and slowly began to speak frankly:
"All sins originated from me! I was unwilling to accept defeat in the first battle, so I endured hardship and bided my time every day, secretly gathering strength."
Thinking that once the time is right, they will fight each other, their minds are full of revenge and vengeance, and their negative energy is accumulating deeper and deeper. This is one reason.
Another crucial reason was that our fanatical leader at the time always believed we were number one in the forest.
They are the most outstanding race in the entire forest, and we must let our best and purest bloodline rule the entire forest.
I acknowledge that we are a group that takes things seriously and values integrity;
But it was this very obsession that ultimately fueled the ambition of our entire tribe, leading to war, a relentless expansion through slaughter, and ultimately dragging the entire forest into an abyss!
"Ladies and gentlemen, what a painful lesson! In the six years of bloody war of World War II, ninety million lives were lost or wounded."
Countless homes were reduced to ashes, and ancient civilizations were completely destroyed, leaving once peaceful and prosperous communities destitute, homeless, and displaced.
Back then, let alone drinking and having fun, even a full meal and a good night's sleep were luxuries.
Berlin Bear's voice, which had started with excitement, gradually turned into a low, repentant whisper, but every word was clearly imprinted on the hearts of the leaders of various ethnic groups, and for a moment the entire hall fell silent.
Seeing that the Berlin Bear was sobbing uncontrollably and unable to continue, the eagle gently walked over, stroked the bear to comfort it, and then took the microphone and said:
"Our Führer Churchill once said a famous quote from World War II: 'All I can offer is my blood, my toil, my tears, and my sweat.'"
Back then, all of us anti-war groups joined the fight and struggled desperately, not because we were belligerent, but because we were forced into it.
It's not about winning hegemony, it's about protecting our homeland. Big Turtle was right at the last anti-war meeting. There are no win-win situations in war, only lose-lose ones; there are no strong, only survivors.
No matter how powerful you are, if you lightly start a war for the sake of the right to speak and face, you will eventually lose your country and your family.
The forest cat, who was prepared in advance, saw that the time was ripe and quickly took the microphone from the eagle:
Therefore, the one who can truly be the overlord of the forest, and who can do it well and understand it, is still our President Turtle, who loves peace the most, knows how to give benefits to his allies and subordinates, and can listen to different voices!
Berlin Bear sighed deeply upon hearing this:
The two world wars in the forests serve as a stark lesson: might and war can only bring temporary pleasure. For lasting peace and stability, the concept of a global community of shared interests, as advocated by Brother Phoenix, is truly valuable.
The giant tortoise took the oversized microphone that the forest cat had eagerly trotted over to hand it to him and said decisively.
We need to understand one principle:
The forest overlord never relies on fighter jets and missiles, nor on a large army, but on knowing how to restrain desires and make concessions, knowing how to respect peace and unity, and knowing how to treat neighbors with kindness and love.
A position gained through war is fleeting; only peace achieved through winning hearts and minds without fighting can endure for eternity.
This time, it was the forest cat that clapped its hands loudly first.
Berlin Bear nodded repeatedly after listening, suddenly realizing the truth, and sincerely sighed:
No matter how well you apply Sun Tzu's Art of War, if you harbor thoughts of "self-centeredness" and "warlike," you will only bring greater disaster upon yourself!
At this moment, the Kingdom of Fresh Fish unexpectedly chimed in with a remark that seemed to echo the thoughts of the phoenix: "Knowing only how to plunder outwards, without understanding self-cultivation and character development, how can one govern a nation and rule the world? Two great wars have been waged, ultimately leaving behind a legacy of calamity for a century."
Big Turtle continued:
Regarding the war, we, from all ethnic groups, are able to take time out of our busy schedules today to continue our discussion at the last anti-war conference, exploring the deeper reasons behind it.
I am very happy that, no matter what happened in the past, the best outcome is that we can all sit together and reflect on our actions at this moment.
While the forest world may seem like a law of the jungle, peaceful living, freedom, and harmonious development are even more important.
As a president who deeply loves peace, I thank you all once again for gracing us with your presence! We will surely become great again!
This time, the Berlin Bear and the Forest Cat clapped their hands loudly at the same time, followed by another round of thunderous applause, which was as expected!
Amidst cheers and applause, the reflection meeting came to a close, and Forest Cat announced a major event on stage:
To express our gratitude to Brother Big Turtle for funding two anti-war reflection meetings, and also to support Brother Big Turtle's strong commitment to peace and his rejection of war,
Two members of parliament from the Forest Cat Kingdom will nominate President Giant Turtle for the 2019 Forest World Peace Prize!
As night fell, the beasts dispersed, including the forest cat who didn't want to leave and still had more to say.
But the giant tortoise inwardly cursed: What kind of mess has this forest cat made?
The nomination for the World Peace Prize in Forests hasn't even started yet, so what's the rush? Now all ethnic groups understand the true purpose of my Two Sessions.
What you worry about and fear will not easily come to pass.
The following year, although the two Forest Cat members nominated President Turtle for the Forest World Peace Prize, the prize ultimately went to someone else.
In conclusion: The truth always lies in the hands of those who create the truth; everything else is just a spectacle!
What is the reason behind the contest between the big white goose and the little turtle in the great changes of the forest world?
Where will the final conflict between the giant tortoise and the wolf lead? Who is the true protagonist hiding behind the scenes?
The following chapters will gradually reveal the truth to you.
If you like this book, please vote for it!
Every bit of support you give is my biggest motivation to keep updating.
Let's just read and interact in a relaxed way, like good friends.