Lord: Starting with Summoning the Regular Army of Earth

After Zhou Zhe finished his report, Sun Zhengwu immediately added, his tone resolute: "Leaders and comrades, I believe that the most pressing and overriding task at present is security. The threat from the Misty Mountains is imminent. Without security, everything else is meaningless. Therefore, I believe we must take advantage of the next call-up window to prioritize the establishment of a reliable defensive line, primarily through the deployment and development of military forces."

"My general plan is as follows: First step: reconnaissance and early warning. Prioritize deploying reconnaissance soldiers to form several reconnaissance squads. Conduct detailed surveys of the rift valley entrance and surrounding terrain to determine the best ambush points and fortification locations. At the same time, ascertain the goblin activity patterns, the approximate location and size of their nests."

The second step: Construct a forward defense system. At a suitable location outside the rift valley, using local materials, build simple outposts and multiple obstacle courses, such as trenches, pitfalls, and barricades. Simultaneously, establish a second line of defense at the breach in the western wall of the town. This will be completed by engineers, construction workers, and local laborers.

The third step: Building up the armed forces. Select individuals skilled in the manufacture and use of cold weapons, and use locally sourced materials to forge standardized and more sophisticated weapons, such as spears, shields, and crossbows. Of course, in addition to our own soldiers, local young men can also undergo military training to form an organized defensive force.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhao Lanxin immediately offered a different perspective, her tone gentle yet firm: "I understand and partially agree with Comrade Sun Zhengwu's assessment; security is indeed a prerequisite. But survival is the foundation of security, and even more so, the cornerstone of stability. Jinshi Ridge is currently facing an extreme food shortage, with nearly a hundred mouths to feed, and morale is low. If the most basic problem of food and clothing cannot be solved quickly, even if a wall is built, the interior will collapse due to famine. Therefore, the issue of barren land must be investigated and piloted immediately. This is crucial to achieving food self-sufficiency in the next planting season, and it is fundamental to maintaining morale."

"Professor Zhao is right, even a skilled cook can't cook without rice," Li Jianguo chimed in. "Comrade Sun just mentioned using local materials to forge superior weapons, but where will these materials come from? It seems that Jinshi Ridge currently cannot meet our needs, so I think geological research and resource exploration are equally urgent. We need to quickly find out if there are any usable mineral deposits locally, such as iron ore, coal, or even limestone. If so, we can use local materials to forge weapons and tools, burn lime to improve the soil, and even try smelting, fundamentally improving our material foundation. Otherwise, all construction will be castles in the air."

"Gentlemen, I'd also like to offer a personal suggestion!" an official in charge of logistics planning interjected, his tone pragmatic yet tinged with anxiety: "Experts, we have a very real problem right now. Even if we improve the soil, mature crops won't grow overnight. So where will the food come from for all those personnel being deployed in the early stages? Don't the goblins summoned by Comrade Matthew need to eat?"

"We haven't verified this yet. What we know so far is that it requires magical energy, but it might also require food," Sun Zhengwu explained. "What the experts say makes sense, but I believe that in the early stages, we can solve most of the food problem through hunting. The Misty Mountains are rich in resources, and there are both risks and opportunities. A well-trained squad composed of scouts, engineers, and special operations personnel can not only establish a defensive line but also proactively go out to hunt and scout, using war to sustain war."

"Actually, many problems can be solved with money," an elderly man said, adjusting his glasses, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

He is a scholar of economic strategy and is known as Old Wu.

"While we cannot directly transfer any goods, we can transfer value. Since Emberstone Ridge is not completely isolated from the world, we can obtain resources from nature and then use our knowledge to create one or more commodities that can be quickly converted into cash in that world. For example, superior iron forging methods, simple glass or soap-making processes, and efficient brewing techniques. We can use our technological advantage to quickly acquire our first pot of gold, which can then be used to purchase food and other necessary goods. This can solve the initial survival crisis and provide material support for military construction, achieving the goal of using technology to support war and trade to promote agriculture. This is far more efficient than simply relying on uncertain hunting or waiting for long agricultural production."

"Yes, what Mr. Wu said makes sense."

"Comrades, please allow me to interject!" Another bald, middle-aged man sat up straight and said, "You just mentioned that Comrade Matthew needs to consume magical energy to summon goblins, and even the goblins' bodies need magical energy to maintain. Therefore, we should start researching the magical energy system of this world as soon as possible. If we can understand or even utilize this energy, it might have a revolutionary effect."

Everyone expressed their opinions, while Qin Weiguo crossed his arms in front of him and scanned the room with keen eyes. He understood the concerns and differences among experts from different fields based on their own professional perspectives.

Military security, food security, resource base, logistical support, future technology...

Every viewpoint has its own rationale and urgency.

But they need a well-defined and clear rhythm, and they need someone to coordinate and arrange things.

As the chief commander of the Hyperdimensional Strategy Department, these tasks naturally fall to him.

He raised his hand, and the entire room fell silent instantly, with everyone's eyes focused on him.

"Comrades, your discussion is excellent and hits the nail on the head." Qin Weiguo's voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.

"This illustrates that the challenges we face are complex and systemic, and we cannot act alone; we must plan systematically and advance in a coordinated manner."

He looked sharply at the crowd and began to issue clear instructions: "First, safety is the bottom line and must be secured immediately. Comrade Sun Zhengwu's opinion is correct. Without safety, nothing else matters. The first batch of 50 people will be deployed to the frontline defense and reconnaissance team, with priority given to their needs. Their tasks include reconnaissance of enemy positions, establishing early warning systems, constructing forward defensive fortifications, and conducting protected, limited hunting activities to supplement food supplies. However, risks must be strictly controlled; hunting should be secondary, and defense should be the primary focus."

"Second, survival is the foundation, and this must be addressed simultaneously. Comrades Zhao Lanxin and Li Jianguo's concerns are very real. The agricultural and geological exploration team will initially consist of 20 people. We will immediately conduct soil diagnosis and pilot improvement, while simultaneously carrying out resource exploration. The goal is to lay the foundation for subsequent grain production and resource development while the defense system is being established."

"Third, the economic lifeline is key. We will adopt Mr. Wu's suggestion. We will initially deploy 20 people to form a basic science and technology application group, which will take the lead and be supported by the logistics group, to prioritize the main goal of realizing the technology's commercialization. We must complete the first trade within a week to obtain emergency supplies."

"The last 10 spots will be reserved for the Logistics and Information Integration Team, which will be responsible for overall planning, information management, and resolving pressing logistical bottlenecks."

Qin Weiguo surveyed the room, his tone grave: "Comrades, we are facing a battle to expand and defend a frontier in another world. There is no ready-made script. What we need is to maintain balance in a dynamic environment and break through through cooperation. The various groups are not in competition, but rather interdependent. The defense groups buy time for the development groups, and the development groups provide sustainable support for the defense groups. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The entire audience stood up and responded in unison.

The previous "discussions" and "disagreements" dissipated under Qin Weiguo's coordination, replaced by clear goals and a determination to fight together.

As the meeting concluded, a complete "Otherworld Operation Plan" reached the Emperor's ears and was subsequently transformed into countless orders. Although it was late at night, the national machinery was already in full swing and operating at high speed.

An extremely rigorous and secretive selection mechanism was quietly launched in several specific units.

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