Chapter 392 – Tang Chou’s Plot (1/2)

Chapter 392 – Tang Chou’s Plot

Translated by: Berrrybunz

Edited by: TN and DeAndreR

“Tell me your views.” Bing sat in front of Tang Chou like a strict procter.

“Yes.” Tang Chou was calm. After yesterday’s victory did not seem to have invoke any tinge of excitement in him: “This subordinate’s initial thought, was to formulate an appropriate and suitable battle strategy. My powers are not up to par and hence limited in my combat skills. That is why I hoped to formulate a type of battle strategy that could utilize those with weaker strength in battle.”

“Just like the first battle plan?”

“Yes.” Tang Chou continued: “I have been musing about why is the Army so reliant on the military leaders when it comes to battle. Then I discovered that each soldier in the Army was training different martial techniques at their own pace in the absence of proper coordination. Different martial techniques, hence different powers. Only an exceptional military leader has the ability to combine these elements seamlessly into an efficient battle strategy. From what I have observed of the Army, it is not possible to allow each soldier to practice its own martial technique. Hence, mechanical spirit weapons is the solution to this problem of ours.”

“The cards used by the mechanic spirit weapons?” Bing asked.

“Yes.” Tang Chou replied: “The card holders of each mechanic spirit weapon can hold 3 types of Spirit Cards. And with the help of the martial spirit residing in each of the weapon, it would take a shorter time for a mechanic martial artist to master them. Even though the prowess might be diminished, the Army can reduce the number of skilled martial artist it needs.

“Could it be possible that these mechanical martial artists stop practicing their individual martial techniques but instead focus on training their True Power instead?” Bing wondered. He knew that such a transformation could possibly revolutionize the modern warfare as they know it.

“This is how my battle tactic works.” Tang Chou assured Bing: “In my tactic, the requirement of the Army for skilled martial artists will decline greatly, allowing us to boost our reserve.”

“But if you were to meet with an enemy who is elite in its fighting abilities, you are bound to lose terribly.” Bing could foresee the weakness of this tactic. The 3 forms of martial abilities that Tang Chou would focus on is not the specialty of the individual soldiers in the Army and without the presence of a military leader, it would be difficult to control the movement and coordination of the troops. With these problems compounded with the encounter of a formidable opposition, a loss would be inevitable.

“Sir, we are the Cannon Fodder Army.” Tang Chou replied: “Furthermore, our aim is not to guarantee victory, but is the ability to endure inflicted offenses by the opposition.”

“Are you referring to a tactic utilizing ‘a sea of people’ ?” Bing asked

“Yes Master.” Tang Chou exclaimed: “The Lupus Constellation is suited for such a tactic because it possesses an abundance of troops. We have the ability to draw on our huge reserve to replace our causalities, much faster than what our opposition can do.”

Bing was silent. He knew deep down that Tang Chou’s tactic was both brash and simplistic. However, the Army did not possess skillful martial artists but they were swift in their attacks. Complementing this with the “sea of people” tactic, the might of their offenses would be greatly improved.

Bing was reluctant in accepting this tactic since it would involve a significant sacrifice in terms of the rapid depletion of its martial artists. As a passionate military instructor, he valued the life of every soldier. Such a sacrifice is something that is hard for him to bear.

Upon glancing at Tang Chou, Bing had mixed feeling about it.

What a cold-hearted being.

Tang Chou was not about to explain his approach, but he said: “This type of tactic is derived from the current circumstances we are facing. If we want to advance a step further, we would need the Fornax Constellation. Once we possess the Mechanical Spirit Weapon Technique, the population of the Lupus Constellation and the resources from Fornax Constellation, the Southern Cross Army would then have a strong fighting chance in the Heavenly Road.

Bing nodded: “No wonder you have been pushing for the Fornax Constellation strategy. You had this planned all along.”

Tang Chou replied: “Sir you are right. We need to learn to utilize less powerful soldiers to increase our chance of survival in this current warfare. With that, we can then buy the time to develop our soldiers and create a formidable fighting strength in the future.”

Bing’s impression of Tang Chou had completely changed. He felt that he had been underestimating the abilities of Tang Chou. He did not expect a mere staff officer to be able offer such a profound insight into military strategies. This was evident that Tang Chou possessed an acute ability to assess the battles of a warfare with an analytical mind.

Bing asked again: “What are your views on the army’s higher level military strength?”

“In the near future, I can foresee that you, master Crane and Master Ling Xu would be the Army’s higher level military strength.” Tang Chou continued: “However, in the longer horizon, we will need to create a long-term training plan to prepare for the development of our fighting abilities. Only this way will our military strength be augmented.”

Bing was visibly more calm than he was before. Compared to the previous “sea of people” tactic, this plan was much more acceptable to Bing.

“But there is one problem.” Bing replied: “The Lupus Constellation only has a weak energy concentration, hence it would take a much longer time to train them. To keep using the Energy Hall would be a great expense on us.”

Tang Chou seemed to have thought through this problem before: “The Ancient Energy Room. Though Fornax Constellation cannot take up a lot of people, but compared to the Cetus Constellation, in which they possess a relatively strong energy concentration. It possesses a concentration of up to 31%. Among the 10 Equatorial Palace Halls, this is considered a good concentration. Furthermore, the Cetus Constellation has a direct Star Door to Lupus Constellation. As long as we are able to conquer the Cetus Constellation and open up the starry door, we can swiftly achieve the migration of the Lupus Clan.”

“Cetus Constellation!” Bing was shocked and smiled: “This surely is a worthy opponent!”

It was also a good time for Tang Chou to seek his revenge. After what happened last time at Cetus Constellation, Tang Chou would have grasped the slightest opportunity to carry out his revenge.

However, the enemy is still one of the 10 Equatorial Palace Halls / Celestial Equator. Bing asked: “What are the chances for us to emerge victorious from this battle?”

“If we have 40 teams, it shouldn’t be much of a problem.” Tang Chou replied.