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"Because I was the one who arranged it, I know very well that conventional offensive methods are completely meaningless unless a large number of troops are deployed."

But that would put us in danger head-on. You can't expect those refugee-reorganized Third Front production and construction corps to fight a tough battle, can you?

"It's tricky. What do you mean I should do?"

"Do you have any ideas on how to solve this problem of attacking from below?"

"No," Xia Lin shook his head. "My only suggestion is to ask Iberia and Agor if they have any powerful weapons, or wait until our fleet is complete and then launch a pincer attack."

"Let me think about it..." The doctor fell into deep thought. This was indeed something he had brought upon himself. If only he hadn't made it so impregnable.

Chapter Sixty-Four: EA's Excellent Room Allocation Mechanism

Chapter 64

Ultimately, the Doctor decided to seize this strategic location. Taking it would cut off Theresis's access to large amounts of aid from Letania and Laterano. Simultaneously, his fleet would lose a reliable, permanent supply port.

Of course, the side effect is that the enemy may directly abandon the northern theater of operations and choose to break through in the central region. In that case, the defensive operations in the central occupied area will become extremely difficult.

The situation in the south was also not good, as Kazdel was highly dependent on mechanized marches and the corresponding logistical support.

The problem is that to attack Theresis's rear, the southern city-states and industrial cities, one must cross the Dividing Mountains.

Light vehicles are not heavy enough to carry enough weight, and the Titan may overturn or even cause avalanches and road collapses. The rugged mountain slopes and extremely unstable rock structures, coupled with crosswinds at the summit, can easily cause rocks to roll and block the road.

It would be impossible to extend a mechanized supply line to the southern plains unless a very complicated engineering project, similar to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, was initiated.

Conversely, the opposing Sarkaz cavalry can move at high speed in such places. In addition to horse-like creatures, the Sarkaz also have a camel-like beast that is suitable for high-altitude and snow-capped mountain regions. It has long hair for warmth and is extremely good at climbing and finding mountain paths.

Although their carrying capacity is low and they are difficult to charge on horseback, the Sarkaz Rangers, equipped with guns and explosive crossbows, actually find it difficult for the Doctor's troops to take over in this terrain.

If they can't take it, the south slope is gentle while the north slope is steep. Even if they hold their ground, it will be a headache. These days, Walenjin and the others have been extremely troubled by the trebuchet-dropping of Originium bombs from the mountaintop. They have had to evacuate the masses, and the supply to the southern front and the recovery of production in the occupied areas are completely impossible.

This greatly exacerbated the difficulties in accepting and re-employing refugees in the rear. If it weren't for the consistently good harvest from Boss Xia's farm, there would probably have been a certain scale of local shortages of supplies and famine.

However, to break the current deadlock, this port must be captured, and it must be captured before the fleet's reorganization and reconstruction are completed. This way, the fleet can directly use this supply line to deliver a powerful right hook to Theresis.

“I’ve divided the battlefield into seven areas. The Alpha area is here…” On the Rhodes Island, the Doctor pointed to the map with his electronic pen. “This is the southwest corner of the port. There are four high-platform buildings that were built at the time, equipped with ballistae. The firepower is relatively weak, but I don’t know if Theresis’s men have reinforced this area.”

If the Great Yan's divine crossbows and cannons were deployed here, all the attacking forces on the front would suffer terrible casualties.

The Divine Crossbow is a type of crossbow that uses Originium to pressurize its bolts. It accelerates its bolts using mechanical torque and the force released by the explosive combustion of Originium. Its rate of fire is not very fast, but its penetrating power is extremely strong. It is a type of heavy machine gun in Terra.

The crossbow bolts fired are 1.5 x 4.9 cm steel armor-piercing bolts, which have been tested in Da Yan and are strong enough to penetrate the steel plates of the exoskeleton. The impact will also have a certain impact on the exoskeleton soldiers equipped with Lao Xia's composite armor.

When subjected to concentrated fire, it is easy to cause mechanical parts to jam and malfunction. After all, Lao Xia's exoskeleton is used for agricultural machinery, not for actual combat. It is common for it to have problems on the battlefield. Otherwise, military equipment would not be willing to sacrifice extreme performance in order to ensure sufficient reliability.

“Therefore, we must take this high ground and suppress the enemy below from our superior position.” The doctor tapped the whiteboard. “The only relatively safe route of attack is to go up the northwest slope of the hill. Although it is steeper here, it also means that the rock is solid and there is enough cover. However, we can only use light infantry.”

"So, my men are in charge of the Beta area, which is this platform?" Mud Rock asked, looking up. This newly formed infantry regiment was under her command.

However, to be honest, her command ability was not very impressive, but she had a good relationship with her subordinates. With everyone working together, she was often more likely to win battles than a so-called "military genius" who was unpopular.

"Yes, I originally planned to deploy an infantry regiment for the attack, but now it seems that I have to deploy two regiments. One main armored regiment will be responsible for the front, and your light infantry regiment will be responsible for the rear. Only by attacking from both sides can we possibly take it down."

"Wouldn't that leave the main battlefront vulnerable?" "Yes, that's why the Rhodes Island and the Airborne Sorcerers will do everything in their power to provide battlefield cover, ensuring that Theresis remains unaware of this, and may even divert some reinforcements to the front lines to defend against a potential 'large-scale attack.'"

The doctor pointed to the salient, "However, in any case, Theresis' main force is only 120 kilometers behind you, and will rush to your aid as soon as they discover a problem. Therefore, the coordination between your two forces must be excellent, and you must advance and take Alpha Zone as quickly as possible."

Even a slight delay or a minor error in coordination could result in heavy losses for the main force on the front lines, while light infantry would be surrounded and annihilated by high-speed armored units beneath fortified cities.

Moreover, the frontal assault would be vulnerable to naval attacks, compounded by losses of supporting forces. Losing an entire division in one fell swoop would render the Doctor's winter offensive completely unsustainable.

Kazdel has a total of six full-strength main divisions. Losing one-sixth of them at once means that the winter offensive will either be limited to small-scale attacks along the salient, or it will be forced into a strategic defense.

Their territory is not large enough, nor is their population large enough. However, if they can take it, they can quickly drive Theresis out of the area north of the Dividing Mountains and control half of Kazdel.

In six months at most, the doctor's side will be able to quickly train at least 20 divisions of light infantry under the name of the Production and Construction Corps by means of refugees and production recovery. Combined with the original main force, a total of 25 divisions will be enough to launch a decisive large-scale campaign.

Once the last remaining loyalist force of Theresis is defeated and the southern slope is occupied, the rest of the south will quickly become a waste of time, and can be gradually cleared along the road.

Kazdel's terrain is so interesting; that's how Theresa lost, with the south completely indefensible.

Once the mountain pass is lost, the outcome will be a complete rout, and even reviving the Doctor will be of no use.

"This is a real military adventure..." the doctor set the tone for the operation, "It's very risky and requires everyone's close cooperation."

"So what about the remaining five areas?"

“There is no difference between Charlie District and Alpha District, except that it is at a higher elevation. If you occupy Alpha District, the other side will definitely concentrate its forces to defend Charlie District.”

After all, if the two triangular defensive zones fall, then the three areas in the middle—Delta, Ekko, and Fam—will be attacked from above.

"The key lies in the platform of the Beta area, the high ground of the Alpha area, and the first line of defense for the frontal attack, which is composed of a large number of permanent fortifications, ground supply stations and air defense towers in the Zulu area."

Alpha and Beta will be handled by Mudrock's 51st Infantry Regiment, while the Zulu region will be handled by Ivan's Heavy Regiment. You have a maximum of six days, and we can only give you a maximum of six days as well.

"So, the air force won't participate in the battle this time?"

"They will not participate in the battle; they will need to do their utmost to provide battlefield cover for you. In addition, the Patriots' Shield Guard and Frostnova's Yeti Special Forces will also cooperate with you in this cover operation. If you fail to capture this key location in time, they will suffer unprecedented losses."

On large-scale battlefields, individual bravery is of no use. Although in the current Terra, due to the differences in weaponry, technology, and other factors between the two sides, powerful warlocks and warriors can still lead the way.

However, in reality, their role on the battlefield has changed from fighting against thousands of troops to inspiring morale and guiding the pace of battle, and in the future, they will eventually only serve as flags.

"Regarding equipment, we've also acquired a batch of weapons and equipment from the Great Yan Empire. Perhaps some of them will be useful to you. After the meeting, go to the Equipment Department and inquire. You are currently the top priority for supplies..."

Since the start of the Kazdel Civil War, the military factories have been operating at full capacity, even expanding to include multiple branch factories. These factories are numbered according to their functions, and those unfamiliar with them cannot tell what the factory complex manufactures from numbers like 114 or 212.

"Clang!" The 4500-ton forging machine and the red-hot metal billet made a sound like a large bell. The solid steel was kneaded into shape like dough. This was Terra's production machinery, not the Covenant's. Over there, there were more gravity forging presses, which would not produce this kind of mechanical impact sound, and would be much quieter.

Of course, this is necessary because shock waves can travel at high speed along machine parts, air, and even the floor. For the manufacturing precision of the Alliance, a single traditional mechanical forging machine can easily cause a whole circle of precision manufacturing equipment around it to overturn.

The forged parts are quickly transferred through the second heat treatment workshop, and after complex processing, machining and preparation, they enter the final acceptance workshop.

No one could tell what it was. Those who didn't know might have thought it was forging a traditional Sarkaz greatsword. It was made up of strange metal sheets and blades, and their final destination would be a warehouse.

Dragon Steel, also known as Dragon Fire Steel, is a special high-temperature resistant alloy produced by the Great Yan Dynasty. It is used to manufacture the barrels of the Great Yan's Dragon Fire Cannons, and Xia Lin played another role in its production—

If it can make plasma cannons, it can also make plasma pulse nozzles—or perhaps it was originally designed to make propulsion nozzles.

The reason why the Great Yan prohibits the export of this alloy is very simple. After processing, it can be fused with Originium dust, Iron Ore, and RAM alloy to create a spell pulse attack that can resist most of the Great Yan's Divine Fire series. This would render at least one-third of the Great Yan's city defenses and fleet firepower ineffective, making it a true state secret.

Of course, for those smuggling groups in Da Yan, state secrets are no different from toilet paper. Their only bottom line is that they know the difference between eating for a day and eating for a lifetime. Longgang's manufacturing process is protected very tightly.

"The advantage is its high temperature resistance, so those pulsed arc engines don't have to operate at the lowest efficiency. At least those strange, large aerial units won't have any problems with propulsion. But... the disadvantage is that it's too heavy. This is not a high-density alloy intended for use in atmospheric and gravitational environments."

Master Nian tapped on the steel bar that hadn't yet been processed in the electronic melting furnace. "Xi, do you think I should help?"

"If you've made up your mind, then just do it. Looking back and forth like this isn't like you."

“That makes sense!” Master Nian tapped the handle of his fan on his palm. “However, in that case, the intensity and art of war in Terra would probably have to be raised to a level that they shouldn’t have to bear…”

“Besides, it won’t be needed in this war. You’re just worried about the next war.” Xi could tell at a glance what Nian was worried about.

"Yes, in this war, the Terrans used cannons, particle weapons, and landships. But if I help them with this, in the next war the Terrans will most likely only be able to use sticks and stones, just like the mistake we made back then."

Help a promising empire unify Terra, gather everyone's strength and wisdom, and restore the past civilization as much as possible. Conquest requires power.

The "gods" led by Nian provided the emperor of Da Yan with this power, enabling him to expel and destroy other "gods," plunder their "power" and "wisdom," and then create the powerful empire of Da Yan.

Then, once the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked. How could the feudal emperor's mindset of ruling the country as a family allow him to share power and the right to speak with others?

It was another war of the gods. The emperor gained supreme power, while Terra lost a chance to restore its past glory and returned to the era of feudal agriculture and knightly nobility.

"I don't think it's that simple. I've heard about Terra's technological advancements. They often just lack a clear idea. And even if you help, I don't think the impact will be greater than that of the alien visitor, right?"

Xi thought for a moment and said, "At least using our own power is more suitable for Terra than borrowing the knowledge of the visitors from the stars."

"Okay, you're right. From what angle and in what capacity should I intervene?"

“Aren’t you their master craftsman? Just submit the new plan. If they are really as enlightened as you’ve observed, they won’t care whether a craftsman’s whimsical ideas are rebellious or violate the hierarchical order.”

Because the steel was too heavy, Xia Lin did not manufacture the jet engine for the aircraft. Instead, he created a simple, reusable pulse arc jet engine, which he mounted on the chassis of a light vehicle in Syracuse.

He then acquired a 6x6 all-terrain armored infantry vehicle, capable of brief jumps and jet acceleration.

More suitable for use in complex terrain and mountainous areas, and the properties of Longgang are also used to manufacture key parts of industrial ion cutters, which gives his previous batch of parts and cutters a purpose—however, range is still a big problem.

Therefore, these vehicles were not used for military purposes, but for engineering use. They could cross rivers that were not very wide, and could quickly cut steel and metal using folding robotic arms. After being equipped with the Kess wet parts, the logistics department no longer had to manually unload the road wheels of the Titans.

The logistics and maintenance time for Titans has been reduced from three days to just one day. Furthermore, during battlefield repairs, its running gear can be quickly disassembled. The robotic arm can rapidly disassemble the tracks and road wheels, and for those delicate and robust parts, a costly and brutal repair method can be used—cut them all off and replace them with new parts.

While this certainly increased logistics capacity and maintenance costs several times over, it also correspondingly reduced maintenance and repair time. As for the hassle of slow inspection and replacement, let's leave that to the machine repair shop at the rear.

The armored vehicles equipped with steel armor plates also reduced the chances of mechanics being injured or killed. They no longer had to repair damaged parts of the Titans amidst a hail of bullets. In any case, it was always safer to repair them from inside an armored engineering vehicle.

However, if used in this way, given the difficulty and price of obtaining these engineering vehicles from Longgang, the cost of these vehicles would be extremely high, and it seems inappropriate to use them on the front line.

In this context, Master Nian's "New Smelting and Processing Method of Longgang Steel" and "Design Scheme of Large Manned Aircraft Based on Longhuo Furnace" would easily catch the eye of higher-ups.

"How could a master engineer like her know all this?" Kal'tsit narrowed her eyes, the old cat instinctively sensing something was amiss. Conversely, Old Xia, who should have been the one most suspicious, remained silent.

Nonsense. It would be strange if the chief engineer of the Covenant Automated Factory Cluster didn't come up with something outside his area of ​​expertise. Although their work is more difficult, the workload is not large, and they have plenty of free time.

An automated engineering cluster is often a large industrial facility complex covering tens of thousands of square kilometers, generating tens of thousands of tons of waste and redundant parts in daily operations alone, not to mention the numerous production facilities that are in a state of temporary rotational maintenance.

Living in these magnificent industrial facilities alone, or at most in a work group, would drive anyone crazy if they didn't have to create some mischief, engage in traditional "handicrafts" and "inventions" to pass the time and alleviate their loneliness.

"It's probably some... 'old friends.' The fact that they're willing to offer these things shows their good intentions. However, it's understandable that they don't want to reveal their identities," the doctor shook his head. "Besides, we can't always rely on Boss Xia. Although he doesn't have any malicious intent, sometimes unrealistic goodwill can cause more trouble than pure malice." There are far too many cases where people end up in an awkward situation because of XXX's good intentions.

“We should at least have something of our own. Besides, this is just a fragment of past wisdom. Even if we have to take that path in the future, at least we'll have more leverage. Even if we have to sell ourselves, we can get a good price.”

This is something the Terrans can easily understand: a useless laborer slave is only worth a few ancient Sarkaz silver coins.

However, a mediocre blacksmith slave who knew metallurgy and forging would need to be worth at least gold coins, and his daily treatment would be significantly different from that of ordinary serfs and herdsmen.

Even in the Great Yan Dynasty, which didn't place much importance on artisans, the daily expenses of a slave artisan were significantly better than those of an ordinary tenant farmer.

If one is a master craftsman, their daily life is second only to that of landlords and officials, and even better than some small landlords.

This refers to the government-run artisan camps. If they were located in the strongholds of gentry families, these money-making machines would have an even higher status. This shows that mastering some unique skills and craftsmanship could indeed fetch a better price even if one were to sell oneself into slavery.

"Okay, but I'll still try my best to draw attention to her, after all, those... caused quite a bit of trouble back then..."

“The idea of ​​humans and gods not disturbing each other was indeed very meaningful in the past, but now…” The doctor glanced at the sun and the sunlight outside, which remained unchanged, “Even if it’s the devil’s claws, we have to use them.”

[PS]

The Star Alliance industrial clusters typically have fewer than 50 people for maintenance and operations. At this population density, it really feels like living in a ghost town. To combat loneliness and isolation, having a side hustle or hobby is perfectly normal.

Just like the daily side hobbies of modern people, let alone two centuries ago, even forty years ago, they would have left a country's top scientists speechless.

The most typical example is that everyday internet use and playing games on computers and mobile phones were unimaginable feats for engineers in the high-tech sector in the United States in the 80s.

What do you use for entertainment? A computer?! You even have a portable personal computer?!