371 Shell Grains (1/2)
Chapter 371: Shell Grains
Translator: _Min_Editor: Rundi
”If we do fight, what's our probability of winning?”
Jiang Chen thought Chu Nan would give him an accurate response, but he shook his head.
”Hard to say.”
”Why?” Jiang Chen asked.
”From the current command structure, even if we mobilize more troops, it would still be hard to win.” Chu Nan was straightforward.
”Changing the command structure… Do you have any recommendations?”
Before he headed back last time, Jiang Chen had been thinking about this problem, but he didn't really have an idea. He has established the administrative structure, but the militarily one… To be honest, other than knowing how to play a few strategy games, he was completely illiterate in military knowledge.
”I don't know too much about military command. Didn't you capture a Colonel? She probably knows more than all of us,” Chu Nan said.
A glimpse of awkwardness flashed across Jiang Chen's face as his eyes drifted to the side.
”Ahem, she still hasn't given up her loyalty to the organization.”
With a slight frown, Chu Nan pondered, ”That shouldn't be possible, is there something wrong with the chip… Do you need me to help you?”
”No need, I can take care of it,” Jiang Chen quickly rejected the proposal.
Chu Nan took a moment to process before he looked at Jiang Chen dubiously.
”Allow me to be honest, it is not wise to have compassion for the captive. Her knowledge is extremely critical to your cause, I hope general can consider seriously.”
”I will.” Jiang Chen gave a vague answer, ”I will do my best to reform the command structure. Do you have a preparatory plan for the crusade?”
Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't want to continue on the topic, Chu Nan knew it was best to talk about something else, ”Of course. First, is military resources. We can use the bank to distribute war bonds in order to fund the war. The payment will be the supplies obtained from the mutated humans. Then we will use the gathered funding to purchase from the major military factories for weapon and ammo, this will inject some life into the stagnate military industry. At the same time, the funding will be used to hire mercenaries and hunting teams, as well as pay for the salary of the soldiers reporting to duty.”
”Not a bad plan.” Jiang Chen praised.
A war that wouldn't cost a single cent, but would instead make money. Using the citizens' money to pay for the military bill of the Fishbone base, and using the orders to promote economic growth. It was a brilliant move.
”What about the soldiers? How many soldiers can we mobilize?” Jiang Chen continued to ask.
”Approximately 1000 soldiers.”
A sufficient number, Jiang Chen nodded, pleased. Including the 1000 slaves Jiang Chen purchased, he will have 2000 soldiers. Once training is completed, the Fishbone base's military personnel will more than double.
”Then the preparation for the crusade will be up to you, if there is nothing else, I will head out now.”
Jiang Chen stood up.
Seeing that Jiang Chen was about to leave, Chu Nan also stood up and walked him to the door.
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Although he still needed to take care of some things, Jiang Chen was not in a rush. It has been more than a year; he wanted to see how developed the small city has become.