You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

After a short rest and resupply, they will detour around the mainland and head directly to the east coast.

The core of this tactic is a war that combines land and sea operations.

Chapter 188 There are parishes on alien planets too (6K)

The tactics are complex.

The General Staff of the Daqian Army had this idea when they finalized the plan for a coordinated land and sea attack, and at one point thought it should be streamlined.

They offered many alternatives, hoping the high priest would make a decision.

However, Feng Tianyin's reply was simple: "The new continent is vast. Don't think about achieving it overnight. That's a dangerous idea. Let's formulate policies on a yearly basis. In the first year of the war, we can focus on troop deployment and construction."

Her ideas are bold.

But upon closer examination, it is indeed more practical, because a quick victory is simply impossible.

Facing a battlefield thousands of miles away, and with the current transportation capacity, it often takes months to transport soldiers, supplies and weapons. There is also the need to continue laying railways, expanding ports, and repairing ships, all of which require time.

So the high priest's judgment was correct; it would take several years to finish.

At least their immediate supervisor has considered this and made long-term plans, without putting any performance pressure on them.

No hurries?

Thinking about it carefully, there's really no need to rush.

Whether it's economic sanctions, ocean shipping, or military production, none of these can be accomplished overnight. Since that's the case, it's better to proceed step by step. Thus, the General Staff adjusted its strategy.

"Let Xinxiang become a strategic pivot point, responsible for receiving our main forces."

"Let the Navy rest a bit more and let the crew relax properly. There's no need to rush to the East Coast. The same goes for the Army; they can rest once they arrive."

"Yes, it's very uncomfortable whether you're on a ship or a train."

"I don't want a bunch of incoherent people on the front lines."

"Let the garrison troops at the front hold the line for now... but the enemy doesn't seem to be attacking either, they're still reinforcing their troops."

The two sides had excellent chemistry.

What would happen if our respective frontline troops were to attack directly? Logistics would be inadequate, supplies would run out, and no one would benefit from a piecemeal approach. Sending troops little by little is not feasible; a large-scale deployment of troops must be carefully considered.

During the first ten years, Feng Tianyin established bases all over the world to serve as naval supply stations, accumulating rich experience.

Now it has finally come in handy.

A massive transport convoy ensured a steady stream of supplies arriving in the New World.

Xinxiang.

As the head of the sub-district, Dai Qingshuang also participated in the coordination. At this moment, she welcomed a ship with the insignia of the inner sanctuary, led by a group of young priests headed by Ruan Yue. Dai Qingshuang had memorized all their files.

Most of them were well-trained, had outstanding combat records, and made many contributions in the subspace.

The group was still quite unsteady on their feet, some of the unlucky ones stumbling and falling, not yet accustomed to land. However, their strong psionic energy was of great use and should be reliable.

"You've been at sea for so long, why don't you take a rest?"

Ruan Yue replied with a "Yes, sir," but couldn't help asking, "Sir, aren't we going to take the train to the front lines immediately?"

"The order from above is to rest upon arrival."

"clear."

"Relax, getting some rest is also part of the battle. We're still far from the front lines."

Dai Qingshuang stretched and continued calling out names. She was now considered the most powerful local high priestess, holding a position in the inner temple headquarters, though she spent most of her time working in the New World.

She was quite happy about the peaceful time she had, but as fate would have it, war broke out.

I took on the responsibility once again.

However, he is no longer a lone hero like he was back then; he has ample support, not to mention outstanding talents such as Ruan Yue.

She stood ramrod straight, ready for battle, her eyes brimming with fighting spirit.

revenge.

Those in the enemy colonies who harmed the priests must be made to pay the price, and authority must be restored.

"Ruan Yue, did you have a smooth journey?" Dai Qingshuang asked curiously.

"Everything went smoothly. We boarded the ship in Zhenhai and met up with the escort midway. Actually, we could see warships traveling with us the whole time, and many of them were ships I had never seen before. The most memorable thing was probably the food..."

His serious expression turned into a greedy look.

Although life on board is a bit monotonous, the meals are plentiful and delicious, with almost no repetition, and you can eat as much as you want. All high-quality ingredients are available 24 hours a day with unlimited quantities.

Ruan Yue thought the first meal was a send-off, the second a reward, and every meal after that was a delicacy.

"However, land transportation conditions are limited, so it's not that good."

"We were mentally prepared."

"Don't be too nervous. We will do our best to ensure the supply line. Look, there are transport cars everywhere."

Not far from them was a roaring train, its internal combustion engine propelling it to new speeds, often reaching 80 kilometers per hour and capable of accelerating further, especially on the vast plains where it could speed wildly.

These steel wagons transported large quantities of supplies and equipment to the route and to the front lines.

A major artery is churning with traffic.

The accumulated strength of the Great Qian Empire's years of strategic planning in the New World was evident, filling Ruan Yue and her subordinates with a sense of pride. They were so reliable.

"Remember, your mission is to target the enemy's psionicists and the familiars who will inevitably join the fray."

"Sir, what was your battle against the demon like when you were blessed by Heaven?"

As soon as Ruan Yue asked this question, her subordinates' eyes lit up.

"It was quite difficult, and it wasn't really my doing. I was just lucky to receive a blessing from Heaven. If you want to hear it, you happen to have some free time now..."

Dai Qingshuang began to describe it vividly.

She was asked this question often, so she was very familiar with it and explained the whole incident clearly.

Even after many years, it remains an important topic of conversation in the inner sanctuary. After all, becoming an immortal under the divine guidance is one of the proofs of a blessing, and being a disciple of the Great Prophet must be quite crucial in the eyes of the young priests.

Simultaneously.

The transportation arteries of Xinxiang continue to roar.

Ji Feng of the Governor's Office is also working with Xu Xiuwen to deploy a logistics network to ensure the accessibility of supplies.

The temple issued a death order.

The safety of the entire logistics route must be ensured; there is no room for error.

Feng Tianyin's repeated emphasis made it clear to them that this matter was of utmost importance and could not be neglected, so they discussed it with the officers overnight and dispatched as many people as possible to cooperate...

The entire New World colony demonstrated exceptional organization and operated with consistently high efficiency.

Not only the military and political circles, but also businesses have gotten involved.

Wu Tong and Nan Yuan, as the local representatives of the conglomerate, also joined in the coordination, and the company employees cooperated as well, prioritizing the supply of grain from all plantations to the army. The military, government, and business sectors of the entire New World united and rapidly grew stronger through local supply lines.

They cooperated seamlessly and were well-organized.

The Great Qian Empire has provided its answer; the rest depends on the enemy. How smoothly will the colonies on the other side of the continent be managed?

The east coast is in chaos.

Upon hearing the news that the Daqian army was about to arrive, the entire colony panicked and was filled with fear.

They had encountered the Great Qian colonies more than once, so they understood them better than the people on the mainland, and were more aware of the enemy's strength. A hasty war would be futile, especially since it would ignite war in their own territory.

As a result, every household kept their doors and windows tightly shut, hoarding as much food as possible.

Just consider it a way to get through the winter.

Anyway, the winters in the New World are going to be bitterly cold, so everyone is somewhat prepared. At worst, we'll just have to tough it out together and grit our teeth and hold on.

The colony spontaneously organized a group of sheriffs to patrol the area.

The real mission wasn't against the Great Qian Army, but simply to maintain order and prevent bandits from taking advantage of the chaos. After all, one couldn't rely on the stability of the New World, as the inhabitants themselves included a large number of criminals, thugs, and deserters.

This place was once used as a place of exile.

Expecting the land of exile to organize a decent army to resist? No way, don't even dream about it.

The temporarily appointed colonial officials were also pessimistic.

For example, missionary Martin, who was originally exiled as a heretic, has now been promoted to a religious official and become a respectable person. He can even attend military conferences now.

But he wasn't happy.

Like many of his colleagues, he had a sour face and showed no enthusiasm whatsoever.

"Let us organize an army to resist, sure. But why haven't the reinforcements from home arrived yet? Those guys are too slow."

"It's alright, the Great Qian Dynasty is actually quite slow."

"They're conserving their strength and waiting for the opportune moment, then they'll come charging in all at once. Our reinforcements are still wandering around at sea, when will they ever arrive?"

urgent.

I was so anxious that I cried.

Every day, news of the mighty and orderly deployment of the Great Qian army came in, but when asked about their own forces, all they said was "At sea," "Increasing ship speed," and "Starting to speed away," but no one was ever seen.

Although headquarters has mentioned objective problems such as slow troop deployment and assembly, the enemy will not show any mercy.

The wars of the Great Qian Dynasty are always taken seriously; you can tell just by looking at their efficiency.

Feng Tianyin was a military emperor who personally led countless campaigns to establish the basic territory of the Great Qian Dynasty. Even though times have changed and military technology has evolved, her caution should not be underestimated.

People who have been on the battlefield are always different, especially since she was a general who commanded tens of thousands of troops.

The enemy's iron hooves are closing in.

"Have you received the news?" one of the officials said angrily. "Three city-states in the central region have already announced their allegiance to the Great Qian Dynasty."

"Those guys have been infiltrated long ago, they're just not pretending anymore."

"In any case, the empire has accelerated its expansion."