172: Strategic Deployment

Jiang Xin did not stay long at the Lingchuan University Base to exchange pleasantries with Tang Qi. Time was of the essence; he had to establish a solid forward base for subsequent operations before Zhang Lei's main force arrived. He boarded an apollo fighter jet and rushed toward a relatively flat wasteland with a clear view, five kilometers outside the center of Lingchuan City.

"This is it. The terrain is flat, which is good for deployment, and the distance from the city is moderate. We can respond quickly while avoiding a direct impact from a large-scale Zombie Tide." Jiang Xin jumped off the helicopter, looked around, and nodded in satisfaction. Without any hesitation, he connected to the system with his consciousness.

"No. 1, build 4 Barracks, a War Factory, an Air Command Center, a Power Plant, 4 sentry guns, 4 Machine Gun Bunkers, and 2 Patriot Missiles. Start immediately!"

Following Jiang Xin's command, the first things to rise from the ground were the four Barracks, distributed at the four corners of a square like four solid fortresses.

Immediately after, a massive domed workshop—the War Factory—was completed in the central area.

The Air Command Center was also quickly finished.

Next, the Power Plant began to rotate, and electric current was delivered to every building through pipelines.

The entire construction process was extremely rapid and full of shock.

With the base's prototype complete, Jiang Xin did not pause for a second and immediately went into production.

"No. 1, produce a battalion of soldiers according to the standard battalion organization."

The command was issued, and the four Barracks operated at full capacity simultaneously. Light flashed continuously at the exits of the Barracks as fully armed Red Alert Soldiers with sharp gazes and strict discipline marched out in formation, quickly assembling in the open space. Conscripts, Heavy Infantrys, Snipers, infantry, Military Dogs... every branch was fully equipped. In a very short time, 504 elite Red Alert Soldiers of various types had formed neat ranks, and a murderous aura filled the air. Funds consumed: 65,000 gold.

Mobile Vehicles

kamikaze military trucks (6 units).

armored personnel carriers (10 units).

2 rhino heavy tanks and 3 grizzly tanks.

Vehicle consumption: 8,400 gold.

Air Power

10 hind attack helicopters consumed: 35,000 gold.

Cutting-edge weapons: 4 apocalypse tanks consumed: 16,000 gold.

At this point, a well-equipped, air-ground integrated standard Red Alert infantry battalion was completed, with total funds consumed: 143,900 gold.

This sum, which would have been an astronomical figure before the end of the world, was a mere pittance to the current Jiang Xin. The ton of gold that Zhang Lei had brought back from Kyoto earlier had long since been converted by the system into over a million in solid funds, providing him with ample confidence.

Having completed all this, Jiang Xin then took a helicopter back to the Lujiang Base. Tomorrow, Zhang Lei would lead the main force to take over the defense and cleaning of the Lingchuan City area, while he would head to Qianzhou City in the south.

The Next Morning

At dawn, the Lingchuan military base welcomed its supreme Commander.

An apollo aerospace fighter landed first on the newly built runway, followed closely by chinook armed transport helicopters fully loaded with personnel and supplies.

(5 apollos in Lingchuan City, 5 taken by Jiang Xin to Qianzhou)

Zhang Lei, dressed in a sharp Colonel's uniform (from here on, the first and second male leads will have unified ranks) with a black trench coat over it, strode out of the fighter jet. Natasha followed behind him, still looking as cold as frost.

Zhang Lei's arrival also meant that the full-scale combat operation for Lingchuan City had officially begun.

The other two armies had also begun to move.

The First Route: Led by Chen Hao - Target is Southern Lingchuan City

Chen Hao, one of Jiang Xin's earliest core members and a high-ranking officer in the Red Alert Legion, led a full regiment equipped with 4 apocalypse tanks, 8 hind attack helicopters, and 3 chinook transport helicopters. They set off from the provincial road, entering the Chonggang County area in southern Lingchuan City from south to north. Their mission was to clear the zombies from this sparsely populated mountainous area, with a focus on potential mutant beast packs, establish a safe zone, and rescue survivors who might be hiding in the mountains. Heavy tanks and attack helicopters would provide them with powerful fire support in the complex terrain.

The Second Route: Led by Li Ang - Target is to reinforce the Lingchuan City Base

Li Ang, also a core officer of the Red Alert Legion, led two standard battalions of elite soldiers, carrying 5 tesla tanks and supported by 2 chinooks. Escorted by 5 hind attack helicopters and 30 Mecha Units, they set out from the Lujiang section of the Lujiang-Lingchuan Expressway. Along this main artery, they headed straight for the Lingchuan City area at maximum speed to rendezvous with Zhang Lei's main force. This team had powerful firepower and high mobility, with the goal of quickly clearing the highway and breaking into the city core.

While Jiang Xin led troops to Qianzhou and Zhang Lei led troops to Lingchuan, Zhang Long was not idle at the Lujiang City headquarters. Zhang Long, who stayed behind, still had 7 elite battalions. He left 2 battalions and the city defense patrol forces to guard the Lujiang Base.

1 battalion remained at the Yongjiang Base.

The remaining 4 battalions of the main force were led by early core senior officer Li Hong, with Lin Yufei as his deputy, and equipped with all remaining Mecha Units under Blaze Ash and Yang Yi. They took the initiative to launch an attack toward Yuanzhou City! Once the Yuanzhou City area is taken, the small prefecture-level cities on its flanks, Chuping City and Yushui City, will be wide open and easily captured, thereby greatly expanding the Red Alert Legion's controlled area.