One man's resistance against Japan, I mobilized a million people to aid Shanghai.

"I'm preparing to use the Trident tactic!"

"First: A feint attack on the northern front."

Jia Gu's finger starts from eastern Washington state, travels east through Idaho, and points directly to Montana:

"They deployed five million troops, equipped with a large number of Type 95 light tanks and artillery, making a grand show of force, and creating the impression that they were going to break through the Rocky Mountains from the central and northern regions and invade the Great Plains."

"The Eagle Army's defenses here are relatively weak, relying mainly on the National Guard of Montana and Idaho, plus two regular divisions transferred south from the Canadian border, totaling no more than 300,000 men."

"They will definitely ask Marshall for help."

Second: containment on the southern front.

The finger travels from southeastern California eastward through Arizona and New Mexico.

"The same five million was invested, but mainly infantry and mountain troops were deployed to create the impression of a flanking maneuver from the southern desert region."

"The Eagle Army's defenses are weaker here. The desert terrain limits the deployment of heavy equipment, and they rely mainly on air power and a small number of elite mountain divisions."

"To hold this defense line that stretches over a thousand kilometers, at least 400,000 troops will need to be deployed."

Jia Gu raised his head:

"When Marshall was tied down on the northern and southern fronts and forced to disperse his reserves..."

His fingers returned to the center, starting from the Nevada-Utah border, like a dagger piercing the heart of Colorado.

"Third approach: Main attack down the middle."

"Concentrate eight million elite troops, including all armored units and all air power, and launch a surprise attack from the Nevada-Utah border."

"The breakthrough point is here: the Wendover area of ​​Utah."

The sand table displays the terrain of Wendover.

The hills are relatively flat, with several highways and a railway running through them. Salt Lake City is 150 kilometers to the east, and Denver is another 300 kilometers to the east.

"Why Wendover?" Zhu Yong asked.

Three reasons.

Jia Gu explained with great familiarity, "First, the terrain. There's a relatively gentle gap in the Rocky Mountains here, with a lower elevation, which is suitable for troops to pass through quickly."

"Second, defense. The Eagle Army judged that this was a difficult mountainous area to traverse, so they only deployed one National Guard division and a small number of border troops, with a total force of less than 50,000."

Third, strategic location.

He pulled up a map of the railway network: "From Wendover eastward, the railway goes straight to Salt Lake City, which is the Eagles' largest supply center in Utah."

"After capturing Salt Lake City, we can advance eastward to Denver, northward to threaten Idaho, and southward to cut off New Mexico's rear."

"More importantly,"

A glint of light flashed in Jia Gu's eyes. "The Salt Lake City to Denver rail line is the main artery of the entire Rocky Mountain defense line."

"Once we cut off this railway, the Eagle Army on the northern and southern fronts will lose supplies, and the defenses will collapse without a fight."

Zhu Yong pondered, his fingers tapping lightly on the edge of the sand table.

"time?"

"The feint attacks on the northern and southern fronts will be launched simultaneously five days later."

Jia Gu replied, "Make a big show of it to attract the attention of the Eagle Army."

"The main force in the middle lane has secretly assembled in eastern Nevada to complete the final preparations."

"Fifteen days later, when the Eagle Army reserves were transferred to the northern and southern fronts, the central assault began."

"The plan is to break through Wendover in three days, capture Salt Lake City in two days, and be at the gates of Denver within a week."

"At that time,"

His voice turned low. "Whether the Denver garrison fights or surrenders, the Rocky Mountain defenses will essentially collapse."

"Our army can advance deep into the plains, divide, encircle, and annihilate the main force of the Eagle Army on the western front."

Zhu Yong walked to the sand table and carefully observed the three red arrows.

The northern route is like a heavy hammer, the southern route like a long whip, and the central route like a dagger...

The sharp edges of the trident are all pointed at the same heart.

"Marshall will discover your intentions."

He said slowly, "An experienced commander can tell the difference between a feint attack and a main attack."

"So he needs to see more."

Jia Gu pulled out another plan: "While launching the feint attack, I will activate the full mobilization plan."

He planted a dozen more small flags on the sand table, scattering them along the rear of the entire battle line.

"These are camouflaged units: inflatable tanks, wooden cannons, radio camouflage vehicles... Combined with the activities of a small number of real troops, they create the illusion that our army has amassed a large force behind the entire front line and could break through at any time or location."

"At the same time, we sent a large amount of false intelligence to the Eagle Army through the communication networks we controlled."

"Some say our main attack direction is in the north, some say in the south, some say we will land in Mexico by sea and then move north... It's all a mix of truth and falsehood."

Jia Gu paused:

"Marshall might have doubts, but he wouldn't dare gamble."

"Because he knew that his defensive line was too long and his forces too few."

"If any point is breached, it will be a disaster."

"So he has to divide his forces to defend all possible directions—and that's exactly what we want."

Zhu Yong finally smiled.

"The plan was very meticulous."

He commented, "But there's still one problem: how can the assembly and mobilization of eight million main forces be concealed from the Eagle Army's aerial reconnaissance?"

"Then let's break the wings of the Eagle Army first. I request that all fighter jets be mobilized to support the Bald Eagle's home battlefield."

"Once we gain air superiority, any Eagle Force aircraft that approaches for reconnaissance will be shot down."

Zhu Yong nodded.

"One last question."

He looked at Jagu, "What if... I mean, what if Marshall sees through your plan and sets up a large ambush in Wendover?"

"Or did he urgently summon more reinforcements from the east?"

Jia Gu remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he revealed the coldest part of the plan.

"Then let's pave the road with corpses."

His voice was eerily calm: "Eight million against fifty thousand. If the Eagle Army really has a large force lying in ambush in Wendover, even if there are two hundred thousand or three hundred thousand, I am confident that I can break through in three days with five hundred thousand casualties."

"Five hundred thousand?"

A cold glint flashed in Zhu Yong's eyes, then he said calmly:

"I'm waiting for your good news."

"From this day forward, you are the Grand Marshal of the Chinese Expedition to the East, and the 20 million troops in the Americas are at your command."

"Resources from Asia and the Pacific should be prioritized for supply to the American front."

"I want to see your army standing on the banks of the Mississippi River within three months."

Jia Gu straightened his body, his eyes burning with a fanatical flame: "I obey!"

"The Americas are your stage."

Zhu Yong pushed open the door. "Fight your battle well, Jia Gu."

"Let the whole world see the might of the Chinese army! Let the bald eagle witness what a true king's army, the wrath of a dragon, is all about!"

The door closed, and Zhu Yong returned to Jinling.

Jia Gu stood alone in the hall, looking at the three blood-red arrows on the sand table.

Outside the window, the morning mist had completely dissipated, and the outline of the Rocky Mountains was as clear as if carved by a knife in the rising sun.

He walked to the communication station and began transmitting his thoughts.

"Attention all units."

His voice, transmitted through the consciousness network, reached every unit, every camp, and every vehicle from the Pacific to the Nevada front.

"I am Jia Gu, the Grand Marshal of the Eastern Expedition."

"I order: the northern and southern task forces to launch a feint attack as planned five days from now."

"The main force in the middle lane will complete its final assembly in ten days."

"Our goal is no longer defense, no longer holding firm; from today onward, we aim our swords at the East."

"We will cross the Rocky Mountains, traverse the Great Plains, and let our flag fly over the Mississippi River, over the Great Lakes, and over the dome of the Capitol."

"The world will witness the end of the old era and the birth of a new order."

"For the sake of the true self—"

His voice suddenly rose in pitch:

"The eastern expedition against Luo begins!"