<h4>Chapter 1718: Chapter 1719: Found the Rebel Base</h4>


    Just as Xiang Yu was lying on the sofa asleep, Rumus had already started their conference call at his own base.


    Themander began to speak first: "The reason for this emergency meeting is because we have now located a secret gathering point of the rebel army."


    "What, really found it?"


    "Great, we can finally take significant action."


    Everyone shared their thoughts; discovering the enemy’s base meant they now had a specific target for attack, eliminating their previous aimlessness.


    At this moment, Keru’s expression was solemn, as if he was deep in thought.


    Rumus was the same, as he naturally knew the location mentioned by themander was Luang Feng Mountain.


    He had already assessed that Xiang Yu hadn’t returned yet, and arge-scale attack would certainly endanger Xiang Yu.


    But the situation was set, and there was no way his power could change it, unless he contacted themander’s superior and exined the situation with Xiang Yu.


    But that was obviously impossible; themander was his direct superior, and bypassing him was not an option.


    During the meeting, Rumus also paid special attention to Keru’s facial expressions.


    Seeing Keru’s serious face, Rumus became even more suspicious.


    "Could this kid be a rebel infiltrating ****?" Rumus thought to himself.


    The idea startled him, and he shook his head, analyzing to himself: How could it be possible? Keru is amander in ****, with high rank and status, why would he defect? That’s simply unreasonable.


    As everyone seemed happy, Rumus, however, was filled with guilt.


    "ording to reliable intelligence, they are located at Luang Feng Mountain," themander confirmed confidently.


    Although Rumus provided this information, themander still used satellite surveince for recon over Luang Feng Mountain.


    After discovering clear traces of troop activity and consulting higher-ups, the decision to attack Luang Feng Mountain was made.


    Upon hearing the location, Rumus showed little surprise, while others were slightly taken aback.


    Keru was the most visibly affected, almost falling off his chair. He knew how well hidden the troops in Luang Feng Mountain had been; their evasion for so many years confirmed this.


    But now, being suddenly discovered, particrly given the hints Rumus revealed at themander meeting, confirmed one thing: there was a traitor in Luang Feng Mountain.


    Although Keru’s shocked expression was fleeting, Rumus caught it.


    "Commander Keru, what’s wrong? Why such a strong reaction?" Rumus asked curiously.


    Keru smiled awkwardly: "Oh, it’s nothing, just didn’t expect them to set up in Luang Feng Mountain. The Luang Feng mountain range stretches for a thousand miles, one of thergest here, posing great difficulty for us."


    Keru is quick-witted, quickly steering the topic in this direction.


    Others nodded in agreement; though they’d found the rebels’ hiding ce, their mountain hideout made it impossible for **** to send enough troops to encircle the entire range.


    "This is a problem, and one of the issues we need to address in this conference call," themander said. "Everyone share your thoughts on how we should ovee this."


    "I think it’s not a problem; as long as our missiles are ready, bomb the entire mountain, and they can’t help bute out," someone suggested.


    "I disagree with this n. What if we run out of missiles and they still don’te out? Aren’t we wasting national resources?" another said.


    "How could they possibly note out? Are they going to hide underground forever?"


    "Luang Feng Mountain has hard geology, easy to defend and difficult to attack; our missiles can only st ten meters into the surface. What if they’re hiding deeper?"


    The debate was intense; both sides offered unique perspectives, as these high-ranking officers in **** hadbat experience, some having even participated in the Israeli-Palestinian war.


    Recently, under international scrutiny, Israel and Palestine became rtively quieter, and **** utilized this period to quell domestic unrest swiftly, anticipating more chaotic international rtions.


    "Your points are valid but not the optimal solution. Don’t worry about the cost; just focus on providing suggestions," themander encouraged.


    Following themander’s words, both sides paused to contemte the best solution.


    Suddenly, Keru proposed, "We’ve been deadlocked with the rebels for so many years, and now we finally have some sess. I suggest we consolidate elite troops and advance steadily from one direction. Although Luang Feng Mountain isrge, creating difficulties, with our push, it shouldn’t take more than two weeks to make it from one side to the other."


    Keru paused before continuing, "We’ve waited this long and don’t mind taking another two weeks topletely wipe them out."


    His proposal gathered widespread support, with some refining his points further.


    Others suggested deploying small units in deceptive attacks from different directions, forcing the rebels out.


    And some offered more detailed attack ns.


    Some proposals sent chills down Keru’s spine. Having infiltrated **** for years, he was well-versed in ****’s capabilities.


    However, he underestimated the rebels’ strength, still stuck with the impression from ten years ago.


    "Rumus, do you have any good strategies?" themander called out.


    Despite recent grievances with Rumus, he recognized Rumus’s substantial contribution to this situation.


    From themander’s attitude, others gathered that the intelligence came from Rumus.


    Many who once mocked Rumus now regretted it, remaining silent.


    Themander’s invitation for Rumus’s input was a form of acknowledgment and encouragement.


    Rumus pondered for a moment and said, "ording to my intelligence, we can narrow down the area of Luang Feng Mountain."


    His words caused a stir, and everyone fell silent, watching him intently.


    Cold light flickered in Keru’s eyes. Although he had a hunch, he didn’t expect the traitor among the allies to be Rumus’s insider.


    The meeting continued from night to the next morning, fueled by Rumus’s intelligence, with continuous good suggestions being proposed.


    Meanwhile, Xiang Yu had just woken up on this side, nning to work out in the gym, only to open the door and find Ryan standing at the entrance.


    The door to Xiang Yu’s bedroom wasn’t closed. Ryan nced inside, catching the sight of thedy lying naked on the bed, sleeping deeply.


    Ryan chuckled knowingly, smiling as if to convey an understanding...