Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 297 Dangerous Tendencies
In two days, 300 people were organized.

This goal should have been impossible to achieve.

But what if the premise is that there are enough weapons and enough food?
Then the situation would be completely different.

It doesn't take two days, just three hours.

When He Shuo laid out piles of Type 75 rifles and bullets under the "remains of the sacred elephant" in Hanshui City Square, the people of Hanshui City showed extraordinary enthusiasm.

Although most people are just after a free weapon, so what?

What's wrong with giving away rifles that cost as little as 3 grams of gold to manufacture, even if mass production causes a slight increase in metal prices but still doesn't exceed 3.5 grams of gold, even if they're given away for free?
He Shuo's strategy was simple.

No matter who you are, a gun is always available.

However, if you want to get bullets that can be used with rifles, you must join the "Expeditionary Force" and participate in the subsequent battles.

This criterion eliminated a large number of people, but even so, more than 500 people still signed up to join the expeditionary force.

They were not some steadfast "nobles"; most of them were simply opportunists with a bit more guts.

The purpose of joining the expeditionary force was not to fight, but to find an opportunity to escape after obtaining guns and bullets.

However, they soon realized that they had miscalculated.

Immediately after finalizing the personnel list, He Shuo created files and organized all combat personnel.

He then used the simplest and most direct, yet most effective, method to maintain staff stability.

Sitting together.

The 300 people were divided into 30 groups, with each group led by a veteran of the teaching corps who was in charge of managing and disciplining the entire group.

If even one person escapes, the entire team will face severe punishment.

If groups of soldiers desert during peacetime, the enforcement team remaining in Hanshui City will impose punishments on the families of all those individuals.

Cruel and ruthless.

After the rules were set and the orders were issued, He Shuo's image in Li Xian's mind instantly changed from a high-ranking strategist to a ruthless tyrant who killed without shedding blood.

Those soldiers who had already joined the "Expeditionary Force" were plunged into endless regret.

Some regretted their greed for small gains, but more regretted believing the "rumors" that "the Huaxia Army is a benevolent and righteous army".

But at this moment, it's pointless to say anything more.

Once the personnel were confirmed, He Shuo immediately organized the expeditionary force to begin training.

He has very low training requirements; these people do not need to learn complex tactical maneuvers, or precise cover, coordination, or attack procedures.

The only thing this expeditionary force had to do was get familiar with the Type 75 rifle in their hands, and learn how to aim, fire, and reload.

The more proficient they are at mastering this set of movements, the better.

As for the rest?
After establishing sufficient firepower support, the unmanned combat cluster led by He Shuo will make up for the team's tactical shortcomings.

Looking at the expeditionary force following the veterans in the open space of Hanshui City, Li Xian's face showed a worried expression.

He stepped forward, approaching He Shuo, who was also watching from a high vantage point, and asked:
"Do you really think that such a team will be strong enough to help you fight against a horde of hundreds of monsters?"

"wrong."

He Shuo shook his head.

"They don't need to fight the beast tide; all they need to do is keep the beast tide at our pre-set defense line."

"You think this is simple?"

Li Xian looked at He Shuo in astonishment.

"Based on our past experience, it is not easy to stop the attack of a level 4 monster with a fixed defensive line."

"We must rely on the principle of prioritizing detection and attack in order to kill a level 4 monster with limited casualties."

"And if the monster attacks first, we don't even have the basic ability to fight back."

"Now, you are facing an attack from hundreds of monsters at the same time."

"You only have 300 people."

"You mean, everyone has to face a level 4 or higher monster and win?"

"Just thinking about it makes me realize that it's impossible, let alone actually fighting?"

"They are different from you, and different from the Chinese army. They don't have such good equipment, nor such strong combat capabilities."

"and many more."

He Shuo raised his hand to interrupt Li Xian.

"It's a fact that we don't have that good equipment."

"But they might not have that much combat power."

“Look at them. After just a few hours of training, they’ve become completely different from when they first picked up a gun, haven’t they?”

".yes."

Li Xian sighed.

"But it's not enough."

"It's really not enough."

He Shuo smiled.

"Therefore, I need a flag-raising ceremony."

"Sacrifice the flag??"

Li Xian was stunned.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly understood what He Shuo meant.

"You mean, you want this team to fight a battle before they officially set off?"

"Yes."

He Shuo nodded.

"I want all of them to have the experience of facing monsters head-on."

"And I want some of them to die in this battle."

"Impossible, this is uncontrollable!"

Li Xian immediately frowned.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but if a monster can kill one person, it can kill a group of people.”

"If you blindly let the monsters rush into your ranks, it won't just result in limited casualties, but in total collapse!"

"Who said I was going to do that?"

He Shuo shrugged.

"I will instruct them to focus fire and take down the monster the moment they see it."

"I won't give the monster any chance."

"That"

Li Xian suddenly became speechless.

The goal is to eliminate the monster as quickly as possible, but someone has to die in the battle.

Therefore, the only way is
It's like killing your own people.

The rule of collective punishment.

Kill the deserters and punish the squad.

This is what he's going to do!
A chill suddenly ran down Li Xian's spine.

He realized that although the man in front of him disdained using control methods similar to religion or brainwashing, his ability to use rules and manipulate human nature had far exceeded the limits he could imagine.

Am I too weak, or is he too strong?
Perhaps both.
At this moment, He Shuo had already started walking towards the training ground.

He wore mysterious armor that these expeditionary soldiers had only seen in the scriptures and missionary paintings of the Mechanicus, and held a powerful weapon in his hand.

The drones in the air emitted a low hum, and the robots behind them marched in neat steps. Beside them followed a solemn-looking Holy Blood Warrior, who even had the air of a ceremonial guard.

When he stopped, he gave an irresistible order.

Amidst a mix of fear, dread, and despair, the team was quickly organized and set off for the outskirts of the city.

Their target was the monster still active outside Hanshui City. Li Xian knew this was a battle with no suspense whatsoever.

But who will die in this battle remains unknown.
A few hours later, inside Base 011.

Chen Jian had just received a report from He Shuo.

He didn't disclose the report to anyone, but instead went directly to Lei Jie and discussed it privately in the operations command room.

All communication was cut off, and even Fuxi's authority was restricted.

Chen Jian's expression was solemn. He waited quietly for Lei Jie to finish reading the report, then asked:

"What do you think?"

Lei Jie put down the paper document in his hand, paused for a moment, and then said:
"At present, there is indeed a dangerous tendency."

"However, this can be considered a method that is only used as a last resort."

"I don't see the possibility of it getting out of control at the moment."

"Furthermore, judging from the course of the operation and the final punishment, He Shuo intentionally avoided unnecessary casualties and showed considerable restraint in the final punishment."

"To be honest, for an army with an organization equivalent to that of the Middle Ages, 'enforcing military law' is not so incomprehensible."

"You could even say that this is a common practice."

"Even the Christian Guardians themselves often use this method to maintain control over the army."

"The reason we find He Shuo's methods particularly ruthless is because he has, to some extent, exploited the prestige we have built up."

"It's not about using our prestige."

Chen Jian interrupted Lei Jie and then said:
"He took advantage of the loss of prestige."

“He deliberately damaged our outward image and took advantage of the consequences of that damage.”

“That’s what I’m really worried about. This can’t be called fraud, but it can be considered a betrayal in some sense.”

“I’m worried that he might be going to extremes.”

"If this trend continues, we might gradually lose control of Hanshui City."

"Because that city was built on a completely different set of rules, and according to those rules, it was destined to part ways with us."

"So what are you going to do?"

Lei Jie asked:
"Should we recall He Shuo and abandon the newly established second base?"

"Or should we send a newcomer to take over his job and organize the battle using the 'right methods'?"

"Frankly speaking, neither of these two options is feasible."

"Only by continuing down the path he has already chosen can we achieve the best results."

"Otherwise, what other methods do you have to organize a team with a certain level of combat capability and organization in a short period of time?"

"I know I can't."

Chen Jian sighed deeply.

"But this is indeed a problem that cannot be ignored, and you have to admit that."

"Especially the last thing you said."

"Only by following the direction he has chosen can we achieve the best results."

Do you know how dangerous that statement is?

"This statement contains almost all the prelude to a split, and if our differences in direction are not curbed, they will probably soon come to the forefront."

Having said that, Lei Jie didn't argue anymore.

He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:

"I believe in He Shuo."

"Whatever he did, I believe he won't change his ways."

"I'm voting to give him a chance."

"Okay. Then let's give him a chance."

Chen Jian nodded slowly. Lei Jie looked at him in astonishment, then asked:

"Aren't we going to bring Shen Yue into the vote?"

"no need."

Chen Jian shook his head.

"The battle in the southwest is about to begin, and he has more important things to worry about."

"Frontline commanders should not be distracted by such things; let's deal with everything after the battle is over."

"in addition."

"You believe in He Shuo, and I believe in you too."

"There's no need for a vote, let's just pass it with one vote."

"can."

Lei Jie nodded solemnly.

"Then let's focus on the battle plan."

"36 hours."

"We have 36 hours left."

"The hammer and anvil tactics will be launched in 36 hours."

"The situation in the north is quite dire. The Cult of Mechanism has begun to deploy heavy troops north of Jinling City."

"But what they will face is also a beast tide composed of hundreds of monsters."

"Whether they can withstand it is not the issue—they definitely cannot."

"The key question is how long they can hold out."

"Our current estimate is 10 days."

"That means we must annihilate this beast tide in the southwest within 8 days, and then quickly organize our forces to relieve the pressure in the north."

"Time is tight and the task is heavy."

“We all need to take action.”

"I know."

Chen Jian stood up.

"Then there's no need to say more."

"Get moving."

An hour after concluding his conversation with Lei Jie, Chen Jian issued a full mobilization order at Base 011.

All forces were organized, both living and inanimate.

The ant colony robots have switched to 24-hour continuous operation. Fuxi no longer considers equipment conditions, wear and tear, depreciation and other factors, and spares no effort in organizing production and construction work within the base.

The militia reserve force was completely demobilized and underwent high-intensity training day and night.

Merchants used all available resources to supply 011 base through various channels, and these supplies were quickly distributed to every resident as a nutritional supplement for their arduous labor.

Lei Jie led his Chinese Air Force pilots, taking off one sortie after another, both to curb the confluence of the beast tides from the south and southeast through bombing, and to deliver the necessary supplies and materials to the infiltration company in Huangshan City.

Meanwhile, he also devoted ample time to working with Fuxi to continue the final assembly of the DF-26 missile and perfect the launch conditions for this ultimate weapon.

Thirty-six hours passed quickly. When the DF-26 was hoisted out of the main passage of Base 011 and erected on the pre-built launch pad, ready to launch, everyone in the base realized at the same time that the final battle had begun.

This is destined to be no easy battle.

Fortunately, unlike the Mechanicus, they have made all the necessary preparations.

When Chen Jian received another message from He Shuo, confirming that his team had arrived at the Banghu front and completed the construction of the defense line, Chen Jian decisively issued the order to attack.

In Huangshan City, Shen Yue led his infiltration platoon like a tiger descending the mountain, leaping over the towering Huangshan Mountains and rushing towards the Poyang Lake area.

When the first gunshot rang out on the shore of Poyang Lake.

The hammer in the hammer-anvil tactic has already struck hard!
(End of this chapter)