Military matters were reported by Luff, who continued with a report on the recent dynamics of Zheng Country''s troops, "On Li Jun''s side, our control is also declining, as he has realized the danger and has already moved his most trusted troops to guard crucial positions within Zheng Country."


    "The basic intelligence of these rulers is still there—they''ll ept bribes and eagerly intensify their actions without a moment''s hesitation. However, when ites to actually selling off their power, they be reluctant," Nangong Hongmented.


    Li''ao passed a new intelligence report to the center of the table, "Yes. There is intelligence indicating that the higher-ups in Zheng Country have begun to consider plundering nationwide by expropriating all factories and seizing the fruits of industrial victory."


    "Once Zheng Tong takes action, our losses will increase and our efforts to manage Zheng Country''s entire territory will be affected," Parker reminded with concern, responsible for overseeing industrial development.


    The Great Tang Group''s investment in Zheng Country has been staggeringlyrge, including roads as well as factories and schools, among other things. If Zheng Tong were to preemptively grab these assets, recapturing them would inevitably involve some losses.


    Retrieving even half would be considered very fortunate. This is something the industry-rich Great Tang Group was unwilling to try lightly.


    "What is the Staff Department''s opinion?" Tang Mo looked at the map hanging on the wall, followed the progress bar with maic cursors, and finally turned to look at Luff before asking.


    In fact, he already had his own answer and was only hoping to hear suggestions from his subordinates.


    Everyone present knew the answer because, during the discussion, everyone''s leanings were quite clear.


    Indeed, Luff provided the reply Tang Mo expected, "Start acting in advance, implement ''Dragon n'' before Zheng Tong makes his move."@@novelbin@@


    "Now?" Tang Mo''s gaze swept across every person seated on both sides of the table.


    "Now!" Luff continued to nod, once again giving a definitive answer.


    Tang Mo saw the resolute look in everyone''s eyes, nodded, and then said, "Alright, I will sign the order. Let Tagg takemand of the front lines."


    After speaking, he added, "The naval fleet will proceed as nned, head to Chen Country and exhibit deterrence! Tell them, if they dare to poach during our conquest of Zheng Country, I will bundle them together with Zheng Country for cleanup!"


    "Yes!" Luff stood up and saluted.


    Tang Mo also stood up, bringing the emergencybat meeting to a close, "Send a telegram to Tagg, begin implementing ''Dragon n''! The starting time... is the moment the telegram is sent."


    "For the victory of Great Tang!" Nangong Hong, unable to contain his excitement, quickly stood up and eximed loudly. Due to his vigorous movement, his chair scraped the floor, making a piercing noise.


    Following that, the scraping sounds of chairs on the floor erupted in session as everyone stood up, their chins raised and voices loudly chanting in unison, "For the victory of Great Tang!"


    ...


    "A top-secret telegram. From Dragon Ind," a female officer walked into Tagg''s office on Dongwan Ind, handing him the telegram from Dragon Ind while he was engaged in military affairs.


    Tagg took the telegram, nced at it briefly, and his eyes immediately sharpened.


    He grabbed the phone in front of him, turned the crank, "Connect me to the 1st Infantry Division headquarters!... This is Tagg! ''Dragon n'' has begun! Assemble the troops, embark within 10 hours!"


    "Yes!" After a firm response from the other end of the line, Tagg hung up the phone.


    Meanwhile, at the Navy Command, Bernard was also issuing embarkation orders to the 1st Marine Division.


    After hanging up the phone, he continued to issuemands, "Assemble the fleet! The Dongwan Ind detachment will cover the troopndings, while the main fleet will apany me northward to pay Chen Country a visit."


    "Doesn''t that mean we''ll miss thending battle?" The aide-de-camp asked with some regret, looking at hismanding officer.


    "There won''t be any decent sea battles..."mented Bernard, themander of the world''s strongest fleet: "Jade City No. 2 will arrive tomorrow, and we will rendezvous with it at sea."


    "Being invincible... sometimes gets boring," the aide-de-camp also sighed, having already witnessed the grandeur of the Jade City No. 1 Battleship. Now, they had two of such warships!


    Linshui City was almost defenseless, and Zheng Country''s naval fleet was practically a paper tiger. Even if they learned the full scope of ''Dragon n'' in advance, they wouldn''t have the strength to stop what was about to happen.


    The Great Tang Group''s first wave ofnding troops would most likely be transported directly to the port docks for unloading. The Zheng Country troops in Linshui City wouldn''t even put up any resistance.


    ording to the ns, this wasn''t really anding battle at all, but more akin to a routine operation of troop rotation. By the time divisions of troops had spread out in the hearnd of Zheng Country, King Zheng Tong would find the enemy at his doorstep.


    Along with the sound of whistles, soldiers started preparing their gear in the densely-packed barracks on Dongwan Ind.


    Counting soldiers conscripted from Northern Ridge and other areas, the troop presence of the Great Tang Group on Dongwan Ind had grown to a formidable force nearing 160,000 after such umtion over time. Your journey continues on empire


    Although mostly light infantry divisions ording to standard, theirbat power was still not something traditional troops couldpare with.