100: Chapter 100 "Rock Solid" Project: The Rumble of System-Driven Army Production and War Machines

On the massive electronic sand table, red arrows representing hostile forces pointed vaguely from three directions toward the central North Myanmar Joint Autonomous Region. The situation map looked particularly jarring, like so many Damocles' swords hanging over their heads.

In the northwest, the Kachin Independence Army, secretly transfused with blood by the Eagle, had its equipment completely renewed, even displaying American-made "javelin" anti-tank missiles, frequently provoking them at the border.

In the south, the Naypyidaw military government, under the guidance of American advisors, had constructed a dense line of defense along the south bank of the Salween River, with three main divisions deploying, their heavy artillery barrels aimed at the north bank.

In the east, led by the Shan State Army (SSA) and joined by several small local armed groups, the "Shan State Army" was also restless under the heavy promises of the Eagle's special envoy, blocking roads in an attempt to cut off Zhang Cheng's economic lifeline.

"Dominator, the situation is clear." Old K's voice remained cold, but the analysis was incisive. "The Eagle's strategy is a classic 'proxy war.' They aren't sending troops, only money and guns, supporting these three factions to build a containment net around us, attempting to force us into multi-line warfare, tiring us out, and ultimately exhausting our resources to drag us down."

Li Lanzhi looked worried, gripping the financial report in her hand tightly: "Although our main force is elite, it only consists of 30,000 men. Dealing with three directions simultaneously stretches our troops thin. Furthermore, a long-term standoff is extremely detrimental to our economic development and internal construction. Trade volume has dropped significantly these past few days, and many merchants are taking a wait-and-see approach."

Zhang Cheng stood with his hands behind his back in front of the sand table, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's. Far from showing fear, the corners of his mouth curled into an arc that suggested everything was under control.

"Blockade me? Want to drag me down?" He sneered, a flash of disdain in his eyes. "That depends on whether they have teeth strong enough for it! Does that old geezer think this is still decades ago? Does he think he can buy everything with green paper printed for a few cents?"

He turned abruptly, his gaze like lightning, and issued the order: "Launch the 'Rock' Plan!"

"First, the southern front (against the military government) and the northwestern front (against the Kachin Independence Army), adopt a strategy of 'active defense, elastic counterattack.' With our existing main force, the 1st Mechanized Brigade and the 2nd Mountain Brigade, rely on solid defensive lines and air superiority (drones) to defend stubbornly. The principle is: if the enemy doesn't move, we don't move; if the enemy moves, we must strike their vanguard with thunderous means to crush their momentum! Tell the frontline commanders not to be afraid of wasting ammunition; hit them hard! Hurt them, and they will naturally behave! Our goal is to firmly pin down these two lines so they dare not act rashly!"

"Second, the eastern front (against the Shan State Army), is the key direction for breaking the deadlock!" Zhang Cheng's finger jabbed heavily at the position of East Shan State. "The terrain there is relatively open, and the enemy is a mob. We must concentrate all our mobile forces to form an absolute advantage and fight a lightning war of annihilation! I want to break through the eastern front within three days and strike directly to the Mekong River!"

"But... Dominator, we don't have enough troops." A combat staff officer said hesitantly.

"Troops?" Zhang Cheng smiled mysteriously. "Who said that?"

He turned around, his consciousness sinking into the system panel.

Looking at the credit balance of over 1.8 million, a surge of heroism rose in Zhang Cheng's heart. This was his confidence! This was his cheat code!

"Old K, immediately carry out a large-scale exchange through the system!"

Zhang Cheng issued a series of instructions in his mind. Credits were consumed like flowing water, but they also brought reassuring power.

[Exchange "Black Hawk" Medium Utility Helicopter x 50, equipped with rocket pods and machine gun pods, consuming credits: 250,000. ] (These are cavalry in the sky, and also kings of mountain warfare!)

[Exchange "Falcon" Light Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter x 30, consuming credits: 90,000. ] (Added to previous drones, this wave directly secures low-altitude air superiority!)

[Exchange "Iron Fist" class wheeled armored personnel carrier x 200, consuming credits: 200,000. ] (This type of highly mobile armored vehicle is most suitable for wild advances on roads in Southeast Asia!)

[Exchange "Storm" man-portable air-defense missile x 1000 sets, consuming credits: 50,000. ] (Now let's see whose planes dare to come and bomb me!)

Next is the main event, troop expansion!

[Summon Senior Death Soldiers (battalion/company commanders, ace pilots, special warfare elites) x 500, unit price 1000 credits, consuming credits: 500,000. ] (500 king-level commanders are enough to support the skeleton of a modern army!)

[Summon Intermediate Death Soldiers (technical branches, squad/platoon backbones) x 5,000, unit price 100 credits, consuming credits: 500,000. ] (These 5,000 people are the backbone of the army, ensuring the lower limit of combat effectiveness!)

[Summon Junior Death Soldiers (basic infantry) x 20,000, unit price 10 credits, consuming credits: 200,000. ] (Twenty thousand soldiers who do not fear death are enough to drown any enemy!)

[Total credits consumed: 1,790,000. ] [Current credit balance: approx. 100,000. (Note: Daily fixed credits of 10,000 continue to arrive)]

As the massive amount of credits was spent, space seemed to distort in the few secret bases outside Pangkham that had been in a state of highest alert.

A brand new, advanced, and elite strike force appeared out of thin air!

25,500 fully armed Death Soldiers appeared uniformly on the drill ground; their black combat uniforms looked like a steel forest. Five hundred brand-new armored vehicles and assault vehicles were lined up neatly, the roar of their engines merging into thunder. In the sky, dozens of helicopters circled, blocking out the sun.

This force, named "Eastward Expeditionary Corps" by Zhang Cheng, consisted of two mechanized infantry brigades, one army aviation brigade, one special operations battalion, and powerful logistical support units, with a total strength approaching 30,000, all composed of absolutely loyal Death Soldiers who did not fear life or death!

"Order!" Zhang Cheng locked his gaze on East Shan State, his voice filled with the desire for conquest. "Eastward Expeditionary Corps, commanded by me personally, campaign objective: sweep through the Shan State Army in East Shan State and occupy its entire territory! Primary target — Mong La County!"

"I want to use a crushing victory to tell all the enemies lurking in the dark, and tell the person sitting in the White House tweeting — in the face of absolute power, any containment net is just a paper tiger! I will rip this paper to shreds!"

...

Washington.

The President was looking in the mirror, tidying his signature golden hair, preparing to attend a campaign rally.

"Mr. President," the Chief of Staff hurried in, his face full of joy. "News from the front, the containment net has been formed. Zhang Cheng is now trapped in Pangkham, attacked on three sides, and his troops are stretched thin. Our analysts believe that within a month, his economy will collapse and mutiny will occur internally."

"Haha! I knew it!" The President laughed triumphantly. "No one knows how to deal with this kind of small warlord better than me! Tell William to work harder and tighten the noose! I want to see Zhang Cheng kneeling and begging for mercy!"

He hummed a tune as he walked out of the office, having even started to conceive the tweet copy for celebrating the victory.