Doctor, I'm really strong!

This is a trap!?

"Jingzhe, bring me all the recent combat data, especially the casualties on both sides. Not a single detail can be missing!"

"Yes."

The Grand Tutor immediately immersed himself in the sea of ​​information, and then he felt lost.

According to data, the two sides have more than one million troops in Steelgrad, and the Commonwealth has been continuously reinforcing them.

In other words, the community's investment in Iron Grid is at least 500,000. The community's total population is at most no more than 15 million, maybe just over 10 million. Even if they mobilize two or three million people, looking at this long defensive line, it is impossible not to leave one or two million troops to defend it. Considering that reserves must be kept, Liu Jiuli's current mobile forces are at most 100,000 to 200,000.

The total strength of Yan Kingdom near Steel Grid exceeds one million. Two hundred thousand against one million, even with the presence of the Yan Dragon Army (which has its own land-based naval force, the elite of the elite), any attack would be a dead end.

Judging from the fierce situation at the front, Liu Jiuli could not possibly have more than 600,000 main force troops. In that case, this so-called pocket formation is meaningless. It cannot break through the main force of Yan Kingdom and cannot do anything. At most, it can only cause some harassment.

However, in a major battle involving millions of players, piecemeal attacks are meaningless and only make one a laughing stock.

At this point in his analysis, even the Grand Tutor himself began to feel confused. Was the community merely putting up a desperate struggle, and was the current intensity nothing more than a cornered beast's fight, a spent force?

Looking at the vast plains on the map, the Grand Tutor fell into deep thought.

Perhaps the community has truly run out of ideas.

A shrewd, cold light flashed in the Grand Tutor's eyes.

If that's the case, then Yan Kingdom is destined to win this war!

Section 225: The Prelude to the Counterattack

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Having exhausted all its strength in establishing a community, the Grand Tutor decided to launch a full-scale offensive.

At this moment, the Yan Kingdom is only one step away from victory.

Yansk Engineering Dock

As the Type 59 land-based warship, number 1217, sailed away from the construction platform, Liu Jiuli completed the final piece of the puzzle in his plan.

War, in the final analysis, is a clash of resources and wills, and what a community has the least to lack is resources.

With factories and workers operating at full capacity, a miracle was created. In just over a year, the Type 59 land-based ships, which are easy to mass-produce, were successfully assembled into a force of over a thousand ships. In addition, more than 20 barrage-class land-based ships were produced, and 12 helicopter land-based ships were also put into service.

The sword of counterattack has been forged; it's time to launch a counter-offensive.

"It's unbelievable."

Looking at the Type 59 land-based aircraft carrier formation lined up on the big screen that year, my first feeling was shock, an unprecedented shock.

This marks the first time in human history that a nation has directly deployed thousands of land-based warships in a single war, a dramatic and radical shift in history.

"Nothing is hard to imagine. With enough manpower, even Mount Tai can be moved."

While the all-purpose factory played a part in this, machines are inanimate and require operators. At this very moment, more than seven million people are keeping the entire community running. They are holding the line on the front lines of production and construction, enabling the newly formed community to quickly integrate resources from all over the world and build a nation of steel in less than two years.

Nian withdrew his gaze and reminded them, "Although this is a powerful force, the foundation of the Yan Kingdom cannot be destroyed in a single war. Moreover, the Yanlong Army's land-based ships are not simple, and we do not have an overwhelming advantage in terms of quality."

Ling added, "For us now, this fleet is our only offensive force. Once it is exhausted, we will have no choice but to continue the protracted war with the enemy. The situation at Steelgrad is nearing its limit, and the outlook is not optimistic."

Liu Jiuli reached out and stroked the cold armor of the Type 59, saying in an unusually calm tone, "Even so, we must fight back. Compared to us, the enemy is even less able to withstand damage. Now we are competing in terms of the willpower to fight to the last moment. We can still hold on, but can they?"

At this moment, Talulah asked, "Who is our target? It can't be..."

Liu Jiuli smiled slightly: "That's right, it's the Yan Kingdom!"

Everyone was taken aback, and Ling asked somewhat uncertainly, "Are you talking about the Yan Kingdom?"

Liu Jiuli added, "That's right, it's the Yan Kingdom, not the Yan Army."

Nian was shocked and quickly asked, "Are you serious?"

Reiwa Talulah had the same expression, but the two quickly understood Liu Jiuli's plan.

Liu Jiuli: "Changing bases is a very advanced tactic."

In practice, it's not as simple as just swapping bases. Just look at the map and you'll see that the main force of the Yan army is in a pocket formation. In other words, when the Red Army's land-based naval forces rush towards Yan, they will definitely target the logistics of the main force of the Yan army and cut off their connection with the rear of Yan.

Faced with the Red Army's land-based naval assault, Yan's only option was to immediately return to the rescue.

Of course, they could choose to continue the attack, but the problem is that even if they captured Steelgrad, the community might not admit defeat. However, the land-based naval force heading straight for the capital would be enough to terrify the entire Yan Kingdom.

Even if the Yan army could employ the tactics of the Red Army, they would still have to rush back to rescue the twelve urgent requests for help from within the country. Then it would be the classic old story of besieging the point and attacking the reinforcements.

Behind them was the Red Army's defensive line, and in front was the Red Army's main force of a thousand land-based warships. This pincer attack was a great test of the Yan army's resilience.

How long could the armies of feudal dynasties hold out? Liu Jiuli was eager to know the answer.

However, this tactic is not foolproof, but its potential costs are all within the acceptable range for the community.

Therefore, there is only one answer—attack!

The General Staff prepared multiple contingency plans for the attack, so that adjustments could be made in time in case of emergencies. However, the target after the attack began was very clear: head straight for the capital of Yan.

Is this plan even possible? Even if we take Yansk as the starting point, the straight-line distance from Beijing is 1,200 kilometers, which is farther than the distance from Moscow to Warsaw. If we think we can take it with just one blitzkrieg, wouldn't we be making the same mistake that Germany made in World War II?

No, no, no, the focus of this plan is not actually to take over the capital, but to make the Yan Kingdom feel a huge threat.

Moreover, even if they didn't reach the emperor's doorstep, there was a place in the north of the capital that the Yan Kingdom absolutely could not give up—Jiuqu.

This is the largest disaster-free safe zone in Yan Kingdom, covering an area of ​​over one million square kilometers. It provides more than 80% of the country's grain production and more than 70% of its meat, egg, and dairy products, making it Yan Kingdom's granary.

The powerful and wealthy in the capital city were able to enjoy their carefree lives thanks to this enormous granary. The Ursus Empire's numerous southward campaigns throughout history were all aimed at this place.

Since there are no natural defenses here, the defense line must be pushed to Longcheng, 500 kilometers away. It is Longcheng, not Longmen. Longcheng is a mobile fortress, mainly guarding the Langshan Pass, and is garrisoned by 100,000 troops year-round.

In other words, as long as this place is destroyed, the Yan Kingdom will spare no effort to rescue it.

As for the current level of defense in the area, the veterans are still fighting in the urban warfare of Steel Grid, and there are only less than 10,000 new recruits left. The fact that Yan Country can mobilize forces from here clearly shows that it believes the community has no field troops available and has directly committed all of its forces.

After all, the threat posed by the Red Phantom was too terrifying, enough to make Yan Kingdom want to finish it off in one battle.

The idea was correct, but the reality was completely the opposite, and since that's the case, there must be a price to pay.

According to Liu Jiuli's previous investigation during his travels in Yan State, land consolidation in the Jiuqu Plain was very serious, and there were many bankrupt farmers. These people toiled in the fields every day, but when the harvest came, the harvest was not enough to feed them. The grain tax, which accounted for more than 70%, was practically designed to foster peasant uprisings.

In other words, the Great Yan feudal dynasty, relying on the existence of extraordinary individuals like sorcerers, only needed a few people to suppress peasant uprisings with extremely high cost-effectiveness. If it were any other feudal dynasty in Chinese history, they could now shout "Heaven is dead."

So, after conquering this place, we immediately opened the granaries and distributed grain. Even if the community were to be pushed out of here, the resulting problems would be enough for Yan Kingdom to handle for ten years.

What if they go on a killing spree?

Hehe, after destroying this place, Yan will definitely be unable to fight anymore, and the community will exist. A red neighbor is eyeing us from the north. They dare to play like this, they're supplying talent to the community, aren't they?

The year is December 25, 1101 Terra.

The sky was clear and blue that day.

On this day, the steel roared.

Chapter 226: Winter is Coming

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Large-scale operations, deep strategic depth, data links, and integrated air and ground operations—strictly speaking, this is not a modern tactic, but a Cold War tactic, at most slightly closer to the technology of the Gulf War era.

The evolution of the military system is not a simple matter. In addition to technological progress, it also requires the progress of users. The professionalization and modernization of the military also require industrial modernization, scientific research modernization, and the higher education of soldiers.

If in the past, soldiers were given a gun and sent to fill trenches, now qualified soldiers need to have at least a junior high school education.

It has to be junior high school education at the level of compulsory education in Zhendan University; forget about "happy education," the military isn't a dumping ground for problems.

Talulah was in charge of commanding the battle, while Black Serpent provided support, and Liu Jiuli remained in the rear.

Wait a minute, shouldn't you, a humanoid nuclear bomb, be of some use?

Indeed, Liu Jiuli thought so too, but everyone stopped him.

The reason is very simple: what will happen to the community if something happens to you? The community can lose anyone, but it absolutely cannot lose you, especially right now. Even if you are the best man in the world, what if something happens to you? What will happen then?

A wise person does not stand under a crumbling wall. The reactions of others made him realize that his life was no longer solely his own.

A leader is someone who carries countless hopes and pressures; being responsible for oneself is being responsible for millions of people, and for those who are willing to follow you.

Sometimes it's not that leaders want to distance themselves from the masses, but rather that their own safety is too important. The fate of the nation truly rests on one person, especially for founding leaders, who are like spiritual sustenance, comparable to gods despite being mortals.

Liu Jiuli certainly didn't want to become a god, but that wasn't up to him. Since he had joined the group, he had to obey the larger environment.

Moreover, Liu Jiuli's presence in the rear has a stabilizing effect; in Hrag's words, "Your very presence is enough to motivate every Ursus to fight with all their might."

The "Iron Father" bonus, right? That's true, but Liu Jiuli was a little dumbfounded.

Even those who cleaned up the mess themselves probably didn't handle as many people as my loving father did back then; the number recorded was only a little over 100,000...

Well, the total population of the entire community is less than 15 million right now. Even a benevolent father would be alarmed by this ratio.

In terms of experience in leading troops, Commander, Hellagur, and Patriot are all experienced. However, Talulah has an advantage: she possesses an inhuman... no, that's not a good way to put it. She should be described as an absolutely rational Black Serpent. Talulah's humanity perfectly complements the Black Serpent's problems. After the two are united, real power is handed over to Talulah, and a perfect general is born.

Aren't you afraid the Black Snake will seize power?

He really wasn't afraid. Black Serpent may be cunning, but he also had his own principles. This old monster, who had lived for countless years, had principles that were far more steadfast than human promises. If he fully trusted someone, Black Serpent was absolutely prepared to die for the person he had chosen.

Without this charisma, how could Black Serpent have amassed such a large following at any point in Ursus? Ability and character are both indispensable; he can win over everyone around him with just his eloquence. Do you think this is Naruto?

Dragon City, the most important pass on the Nine-Bend Plain, was once besieged by the Ursus Empire with an army of 500,000 for half a year without success. In the end, it was directly defeated by a counterattack. The Yan Army stationed in Dragon City was also known as the "Flying Dragon Army".

However, due to the needs of the front lines, most of the veteran soldiers who originally lived here have been transferred away, leaving only green recruits.

However, the generals stationed here did not think there was any problem. The Far East of the Ursus Empire was already under the control of the Community, while the Community had retreated to the Far Northeast and its main forces were engaged in street fighting with the main force of the Yan Army in Steelgrad.

Do you think the community can attack in a situation like this? They don't have that capability.

So life in the fortress remained the same as always: the new recruits did their daily drills, training, chatting and joking around—a truly peaceful and idyllic existence.

"what is that?"

A new recruit on guard duty noticed something in the sky.

"It looks like a big bird, could it be an Originium creature?"

"That thing is flying towards us, and it looks like there are people inside it..."

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom!

Dense explosions resounded in Dragon City as over two hundred modified Il-2 helicopters began to relentlessly attack the city's defenses. For the first time, this city, which had stood for a thousand years, suffered a devastating attack from the air.