Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 958 Perfect Tactical Arrangement

General Stein personally stepped forward, his figure standing tall in the snow, his eyes flashing with anticipation and respect for Su Zhengyang's arrival. He gently opened the door of the command vehicle, and a gust of cold wind rushed into the vehicle, but Su Zhengyang's face showed no fear, but a resolute smile.

"Commander Su, we're here." Stein's voice sounded particularly steady in the wind and snow.

Su Zhengyang nodded and slowly got out of the car. Snowflakes fell on his shoulders and were quickly melted by his body temperature. He gently patted the snowflakes on his body, as if bidding a final farewell to this snowy land, then raised his head and looked calmly at the command post in front of him.

Division Commander Ike and Deputy Division Commander Li Feier had been waiting in front of the command post for a long time, with a look of surprise and excitement on their faces. Division Commander Ike was the first to come forward, his tall figure like a moving fortress in the snow, and he said in a loud voice: "President, welcome!"

Deputy Division Commander Li Feier followed closely behind. Her eyes showed both admiration and worry, but she still saluted Su Zhengyang with the most standard military salute: "Commander-in-Chief Su, everything is ready at the front line, just waiting for your instructions."

Su Zhengyang returned the greeting with a smile. His gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment, then he strode towards the command post with big strides.

Inside the command post, the lights were dim but bright, illuminating the huge battle map hanging on the wall. On the map, the outline of Gaosi City was clearly visible, and every street and every building was carefully marked. Su Zhengyang stood in front of the map, scanning it sharply, as if he wanted to take in the layout of the entire city.

Division Commander Ike stood to his left, his finger gently tracing the key position on the map, his voice steady and powerful: "President, this is the siege tactic we are about to launch. First, we will use the cover of night to launch a large-scale artillery bombardment on the outskirts of Gaosi City to weaken the enemy's defenses."

He turned aside and motioned for Li Feier to continue. Li Feier nodded and took over the topic: "While the artillery bombardment is in progress, our special forces will quietly sneak into the city and occupy key strategic locations, such as the power system and communication center. This will allow us to take the initiative in subsequent battles."

Su Zhengyang nodded, his eyes revealing approval: "This is a clever plan. However, there are many enemies in Gaosi City, and they will definitely put up a stubborn resistance. How do you plan to deal with it?"

Ike smiled, his eyes full of confidence: "We have already prepared for this. After the artillery bombardment, our armored forces will quickly advance and use heavy weapons to break through the enemy's defenses. At the same time, our infantry units will follow closely behind, engage in street fighting, and gradually erode the enemy's positions."

He paused and continued, "We have also prepared several mobile forces, which will flexibly move in and out of the battle to divide and surround the enemy's defenses. In this way, we can gain a local advantage in a short period of time and gradually expand our victory."

Su Zhengyang nodded repeatedly and turned to Li Feier: "So, after your special forces occupy the key strategic locations, how will they assist the main force in attacking the city?"

Li Feier smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with brilliance: "Our special forces will play multiple roles. Not only will they quickly establish a defense line after occupying the city to prevent the enemy from counterattacking, but they will also provide intelligence and firepower support to the main force during the battle. More importantly, they will also be responsible for guiding the follow-up troops into the city to ensure the smooth progress of the entire siege operation."

Su Zhengyang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, your plan is very thorough. However, war is ever-changing, and you must be prepared to deal with various emergencies at any time. Remember, our goal is to capture Gaosi City as soon as possible to buy time for subsequent strategic deployment."

He turned to all the commanders present and said, "I require you to maintain a high degree of coordination and tacit understanding during the siege. Each unit must clearly define its own tasks and goals to ensure the orderly progress of the entire operation. At the same time, you must also pay close attention to the enemy's movements and reactions and adjust tactics and strategies in a timely manner."

After listening to Ike and Li Feier's detailed battle plan, Su Zhengyang frowned slightly. He spoke slowly with an unquestionable determination in his voice: "I have thought about the issue of the defenders in Gaosi City. According to our previous intelligence, they are basically Fuso's reserve forces, with relatively low combat experience and equipment levels. If we conduct a high-risk special infiltration operation, although we can gain some tactical advantages, it will also consume the elite forces of our special forces. The risk is not proportional to the benefit."

He paused, looking at every commander present, and continued, "Moreover, Gaosi City is not considered a major industrial city in Fuso. Its value lies mainly in its strategic location. Therefore, I think we can adopt a more direct and effective tactic - a strong attack. I will allow the building area of ​​the city to suffer a certain degree of damage. As long as we can occupy the city as soon as possible and buy time for subsequent strategic deployment, these losses are acceptable."

Ike's eyes lit up when he heard this. He quickly understood Su Zhengyang's intention and responded immediately: "Your insights are very unique. If we adopt a strong attack tactic, then we can change the battle plan accordingly. First, we can let the missile troops carry out long-range fire coverage and carry out precise strikes on the enemy's defense lines and important targets. Then, the artillery troops continue to suppress and weaken the enemy's counterattack capability. Finally, the armored forces will launch a full general attack, followed by the infantry troops, quickly clearing the enemy troops in the city and completing the occupation."

Li Feier also nodded in agreement: "This plan is indeed more direct and effective. We can use the firepower advantage of missiles and artillery to quickly destroy the enemy's defenses and create favorable offensive conditions for armored and infantry units. At the same time, we can also use the buildings and terrain in Gaosi City to make flexible tactical deployments to ensure the smooth progress of the occupation operation."

Su Zhengyang nodded with satisfaction. He turned to all the commanders present and said, "Very good. You responded very quickly and have a clear understanding of the new operational plan. Now, let's further finalize the plan. The missile and artillery units must work closely together to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the fire coverage. The armored and infantry units must be ready to attack at any time. Once the fire coverage is completed, they must act quickly and not give the enemy any breathing space."