Lord: Starting with Summoning the Regular Army of Earth

The first thing Matthew did upon waking up was to summon Sun Zhengwu, Lei Hu, Sun Xiaochuan, Wang Xun, and others back to the party, as they had agreed upon the night before.

After a night, Sun Zhengwu returned with a complete battle plan.

"This operation is named 'Thunderous Extermination.' The objective is to completely eradicate the two goblin tribes, codenamed Axe Fang and codenamed Miscellaneous Teeth, with minimal cost and in the shortest possible time."

Sun Zhengwu explained their battle plan to Matthew.

"The core tactics of the operation are: information warfare + psychological warfare + terrain advantage + absolute firepower superiority. Avoid any unnecessary head-on losses and strong attacks, and use the goblins' low intelligence and irritability to lure them into a deadly trap."

He spread out a very detailed map, which was the result of the reconnaissance team's work over the past month.

"This operation is divided into the following phases. The first phase is the preliminary preparation. We will first set up a battlefield in the narrow area of ​​'Broken Claw Valley'." He pointed to an area on the map. "This is a supplementary and backup preparation. We will set up traps and flammable materials in the valley in advance, and arrange crossbowmen on the cliff top. This can be used to lure the enemy into the ambush, or to cover the rear in case of unforeseen circumstances."

"Phase Two: Decapitation and Framing..."

Sun Zhengwu gave a detailed presentation of the entire battle plan. It must be said that the regular army is indeed the regular army; the entire plan was comprehensive, taking into account almost all possibilities and providing specific countermeasures.

And every step he took was characterized by the efficiency and ruthlessness of a seasoned practitioner.

Pursue the greatest results with the least risk.

To be honest, using these tactics against a group of goblins is a bit of a waste.

Of course, Matthew also knew that this was essentially a training exercise for them in another world, and it would be good to use these goblin tribes to practice first.

After all, in the future they might face the kingdom's regular army, or at the very least, the barbarian army from the Wind-Eroded Highlands.

"How many people are needed in total?" Matthew asked the core question again.

Sun Zhengwu raised his head, his gaze sharp: "According to our previous plan, we will deploy one hundred combat personnel at once when the mission begins."

"No problem. If we need to add more people temporarily, I can summon more," Matthew said.

"it is good."

While Matthew was having breakfast, Sun Zhengwu summoned the main members of the military group to the council hall of the lord's mansion to begin the pre-battle task assignments.

"Comrades, the Thunderous Sweep Operation is about to begin. Now, let's assign specific tasks!" Sun Zhengwu's voice was loud and clear as he looked at the tall Zhao Gang.

"Zhao Gang!"

"Here!" Zhao Gang responded in a low voice.

"You will lead the engineering team, with Li Yuangang's squad as the main force, and depart immediately for Broken Claw Valley. Your mission is to use the terrain to create a death trap before nightfall. Implement Plan One: traps, tripwires, rolling stones, and flammable material piles. Requirements: concealment and lethality! Can you do it?"

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission! Not only will I build a death trap, I'll even build the King of Hell's palace!" Zhao Gang pounded his chest, full of confidence.

Li Yuangang grinned, rubbing his hands together, eager for the battle to begin. This time, he was determined to have a good time.

"Wang Xun! He Rui!"

"arrive!"

"Wang Xun, you will lead a crossbow squad to accompany the engineering team and select and construct firing positions at high points on both sides of Broken Claw Valley. He Rui, your reconnaissance squad will go forward to guard the area around Broken Claw Valley, ensure the absolute safety of the engineering team's operations, and monitor any unusual movements from the two tribes."

"yes!"

"Lei Hu! Your mission is the most crucial of all! Operation 'Dagger' begins precisely at midnight tonight! You will lead a highly skilled team to carry out the decapitation strike. Personnel, equipment, infiltration routes, and support plans are all entirely your responsibility! I have only one requirement: a single, decisive blow; a successful frame-up; and a safe retreat!"

"Understood! Team leader, don't worry, I'll deliver the 'gift' and cover the blame completely!" Lei Hu said decisively.

"Alright! On your positions, let's get moving! Dismissed!"

The order was given, and the war machine of Emberstone Ridge instantly sprang into action.

Zhao Gang and Li Yuangang, along with their engineering team and a large number of tools, rushed towards Broken Claw Valley in the Misty Mountains like tigers released from their cages.

Wang Xun's crossbowmen and He Rui's scouts also disappeared silently into the mountains like arrows released from a bow.

Lei Hu led his decapitation squad into a small hut and conducted a final sand table simulation of the meticulously drawn "Dark Green Axe Fang" camp map, repeatedly considering every detail.

……

Just as the entire military team began their operation, Matthew, accompanied by Conrad, also began his daily routine patrol of the territory.

Will had already assigned the day's tasks early in the morning, and the people were already busy working at their respective "posts".

Some of the young and strong went to cut down trees and move logs, some went to quarry stone, and some assisted in blacksmithing and carpentry workshops, doing some manual labor.

Not far from the lord's manor, under a newly built sunshade thatched shed, a different scene unfolds.

Several elderly people and women, led by Grandma Masha, were focused on their delicate work.

They were either weaving sturdy ropes and practical baskets, or mending clothes, tanning leather armor, and repairing shoes stitch by stitch.

Despite the rudimentary tools, every pair of hands was filled with focus and patience as they meticulously crafted these everyday yet indispensable logistical supplies.

Incentivized by the work-point system, almost no one slacked off. Even the elderly worked hard to do what they could, fearing that one day the lord would despise them for being useless and stop giving them food.

Strolling along the clean, newly built streets paved with cobblestones, Matthew felt quite relaxed and happy.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of freshly chopped wood, the dampness of the earth, and the faint sound of hammering coming from afar, creating a vibrant and orderly atmosphere.

The locals he encountered along the way all put down their work and respectfully greeted Ma Xiu.

The genuine respect and trust in those eyes made him truly feel the pride and honor of being a lord.

The blacksmith's workshop and the carpentry workshop remain the busiest and noisiest corners of the territory.

The clanging of blacksmithing and the sizzling of sawing wood mingled together, creating a continuous cacophony.

This place bears the heavy responsibility of producing tools and weapons for the entire territory, as well as crafting furniture for the lord's mansion. It can be said to be the core of the territory's manufacturing industry and its greatest asset for development.

Matthew strolled northwest through the residential area.

The two newly built kilns there—a brick and tile kiln and a lime kiln—were the focus of his inspection today.

According to yesterday's report, the two kilns officially went into production today.

On the way to the kiln, Matthew also passed by the agricultural experimental fields.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Professor Zhao Lanxin's team, a small experimental field has been initially improved, and now the team members are sowing leguminous seeds on the ridges.

Soon, Matthew arrived at his destination.

Even before you get close, you can feel a wave of scorching heat hitting you.

The two newly built kilns are emitting scorching flames and billowing smoke, clearly indicating that they have entered production.

Professors Zhang Hongjian, Li Jianguo, Cao Hai, Liu Han, and other engineers were discussing something around a simple wooden table under a thatched shed near the kiln.

Several villagers and goblin workers were adding firewood to the kiln, precisely controlling the temperature inside.

Near the kiln, many fired blue-red bricks and some white quicklime blocks were neatly stacked.

"Wow, that's incredibly efficient! I didn't expect production to have already started!" Matthew exclaimed, quickly leading Conrad over.

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