"If you're wrong," Mo Xiao said, "and the home worlds haven't evolved after we've launched our attack.
Wouldn't that be throwing away everyone's lives? "
Lan Qing looked at Mo Xiao. Mo Xiao's eyes met his.
Mo Xiao represented the Hanhai Group.
Lan Qing wasn't the only one affected by Hua Li's gaze. Not even Hua Li's.
Lan Qing nodded. "What you're saying is possible.
Therefore, in the entire battle plan, we must avoid this situation as much as possible.
First of all, we won't throw in all our forces at once.
I'll be leading the East's fleet and Middle Heaven as the first line of attack.
If everything goes according to plan, then our main target will be the common aliens.
I'm confident we'll be able to open an opening. We'll take at least one planet, then use it as a base to push further in.
Until we've captured one of the planets, your side and the Northern Alliance won't need to participate.
Once we're sure the home worlds are evolving, we'll attack. "
"At the same time, we'll be taking a great deal of risk. But risk comes with opportunity.
The aliens produce vital crystals, everyone knows that.
Even the most common of crystals can be used as raw materials for exuvium.
High quality crystals can even be used by Paragons.
The benefits are self-evident.
The more we participate in the battle, the greater our chances of obtaining vital crystals.
In a war, vital crystals belonged to whichever side killed the aliens.
There's a risk, but there's also a reward. "
Lan Qing looked intently at Mo Xiao. "But I must warn you.
Once the battle begins, no one will be able to withdraw.
We must fight with all our might, with one heart and one mind, if we have any chance of winning.
Without question, the alien home worlds' vital crystals are the most valuable of all.
If we can defeat them, then I believe that all three sides participating in this war will obtain unimaginable benefits.
Therefore, I request that after the war starts, since you have all decided to listen to my command, please be sure to follow my orders. If any of you make a mistake because of your own selfishness, then it will lead to a complete loss. "
Mo Xiao's eyes turned cold and she raised her chin arrogantly. "Marshal Lan Qing, we are only here to help.
Although we are willing to help the Eastern Alliance, our safety is equally important to us.
The Hanhai Group was just a group, a family, and not an official force.
Therefore, I cannot rule out the possibility that when danger arrives, we will not retreat from the battlefield. I have to be responsible for the whole family. "
Lan Qing smiled faintly, "If things really get out of hand, I won't stop you.
However, at least until you are at an absolute disadvantage, please follow my instructions.
If you can't even do that, then I'd rather not have you as an ally. I don't want things to backfire. "
Mo Xiao opened her mouth to retort, but Huali rose to her feet. She glared at her, then turned to Lan Qing. "We're fine. We'll follow Middle Heaven's orders."
Mo Xiao shut her mouth and didn't say another word.
Lan Qing turned to Kang Hui.
Kang Hui nodded. "I'm fine as well.
For me, benefits are not that important.
Since I'm here, I don't plan on going back alive.
Whether or not we defeat the home worlds, at least we fought.
For the survival of humanity, I am willing to give my life. "
Compared to Mo Xiao, Kang Hui was much more direct. He expressed his complete support for Lan Qing.
The Terminator nodded. "That's what I was thinking.
Admiral Lan Qing, please continue with your plan. "
Lan Qing nodded and pressed a button. The light in the room dimmed and a three-dimensional star map appeared on the table.
The star map showed the locations of the eight administrative planets, including Europa.
"Our forces are limited, we can't attack them from all sides. Our initial plan is to take one planet and use it as a base.
We'll confirm the alien home worlds' condition, then we'll continue … "
Lan Qing began to explain his plan.
Kang Hui and Mo Xiao listened, taking notes as they listened.
What surprised them was that when Lan Qing explained the plan they couldn't think of anything that made sense.
Lan Qing's planning was meticulous.
He even took into account the food and drink of the landing troops.
The intensity of the artillery fire, the rhythm of each attack.
The coordination of the different ships.
The power of the three bastions, the intensity of the artillery fire, the adjustments to their shields.
Every aspect of surveillance.
No matter how big or small, the arrangements were almost perfect.
Even Mo Xiao, who had been wary of Lan Qing, couldn't help but look at him with admiration.
The An Lun God of War. This was the An Lun God of War!
Although Lan Qing hadn't commanded a particularly large campaign in the history of the An Lun army, it was clear from his planning that he'd rehearsed it many times before.
It took more than four hours to explain the strategy and tactics.
There wasn't a word of nonsense.
At each stage, Lan Qing would hand over some information to each of them so they could discuss it with their staff officers.
This was a meeting of the highest echelons. When it came to the commanding officers, they would need to discuss it together.
"This is the current situation. Is there anything you'd like to add?"
Finally, Lan Qing was done, and he didn't look tired at all. Everything seemed normal to him.
Kang Hui sighed, then spoke from the bottom of his heart. "After hearing Admiral Lan's plan, I have only one thought.
If the alien planets are evolving, then our chances of victory are at least seventy percent.
I couldn't have come up with such a perfect plan.
It seems I made the right choice. "
Lan Qing went on. "This is the first stage of the plan. There will be a series of adjustments.
The amount of data Lan Jue can bring back is critical.
This plan is only for you to get a general idea. I'm afraid we'll have to discuss the details. "