Zhao Zhikai didn't care about Yuan Zhicheng's mood changes, and said to himself: "I think you also know that since the Battle of Hefei, Su Hao's strength has swelled dramatically. Those actions between you and Sun Zhan in private are not a secret to me. I admit that I did have the intention of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight. It doesn't matter who wins or loses. Sun Zhan is very ambitious, but you have some appreciation for Su Hao. It's a pity that Su Hao didn't take refuge in any of you, but he was very tough in many things. ”

Yuan Zhicheng stared at the screen with a flat gaze: "Young people's personalities are very prominent, they think this is an advantage, but I don't think so." Strictly speaking, being unconventional is not a bad thing. But if you cross the bottom line, it means trouble and danger. ”

Zhao Zhikai's dull voice sounded again: "Su Hao made all the videos of that military headquarters meeting public, which caused an extremely bad impact on the whole army. Last month, there were two more squadron-sized mutinies in the Eastern Defense Zone. We need to change this situation as soon as possible and bring the first evildoers to justice. ”

If the time and place were changed, Yuan Zhicheng would definitely scoff at Zhao Zhikai's proposal. There is an irreconcilable contradiction between him and him, which has been going on since very early times. But now, Yuan Zhicheng has no objection to Zhao Zhikai's words, and a faint agreement can be heard in his words.

"I just received news that the takeover force sent by Sun Zhan failed to complete the mission. They were all captured at the new Guiyang airport, and Sun Wanli, the new chief of staff of the group army, committed suicide. ”

With a majestic momentum, Zhao Zhikai said in a deep voice: "The problem of the 505 Group Army should almost be solved. The construction of the new Guiyang base without approval is itself illegal. Su Hao committed suicide at the United Nations headquarters this time, and the impact was extremely bad. We cannot continue to tolerate him in this way, and we must take the most severe measures against him. ”

Yuan Zhicheng glanced at the screen, thought for a few seconds, and nodded: "Okay, you convinced me." Tell me, what are you going to do? ”

"The military department will issue a new document appointing a new commander and chief of staff of the 505 Army. In addition, I need to send 12 divisions from the Xi'an base to squeeze the new Guiyang base from the north. ”

Zhao Zhikai stared at the screen and said slowly: "On the whole, my plan is just a copy of Sun Zhan, there are no highlights and originality, it's just fried cold rice." ”

Yuan Zhicheng snorted silently, but he couldn't see the slightest clue on the surface.

Not a bright spot?

Dish up the same old stuff?

No kidding

Although they are all the same plans, the specific executors and the available troops are not at all the same level between the two.

Sun Zhan was just an old bureaucrat in the administration department. He didn't even have a division in his hands, so of course he could only use the method of appointing officers to wrest power from within the 505 Army. And what about Zhao Zhikai? As the chairman of the military department, he has millions of troops at his disposal. The same is the issuance of personnel appointment and dismissal orders, the dispatch of troops and soldiers. The former racked his brains, and the amount of power he could use was only a few thousand. The latter can casually send hundreds of thousands, or even millions.

Besides, Zhao Zhikai also saw the key to the problem clearly———— Su Hao alone is not terrible. What is terrible is the 505 Army under his command of hundreds of thousands. A bold and reckless commander, coupled with the technical assistance of Wang Qinian from the Academy of Sciences, was enough to make the New Guiyang Base expand rapidly in a short period of time and grow into a powerful monster.

Zhao Zhikai is not afraid of Yuan Zhicheng, and he also knows very well that the power in Yuan Zhicheng's hands is not inferior to himself. Maybe one day in the future, the two giants will eventually collide because of something. But for now, solving Su Hao has risen to the top of the list.

In order to completely solve the 505 Army by force, it is necessary to carry out operations from several fronts at once.

Fifteen to twenty divisions can be transferred to the eastern theater to attack from the east and southeast, respectively. The reason why Yuan Zhicheng was publicly planned was because the Xi'an base and the north belonged to the scope of the Yuan family's potential. If it is not approved, even if it is transferred from the eastern region to contain it, it will also be obstructed by Yuan Zhicheng. Of course, if you talk about it, the situation will naturally become smooth, and you can also get a lot of assistance from the Northern Theater of Operations.

"I can send fifteen divisions. Plus, plus a special operations squad. ”

Yuan Zhicheng still looked old, but his tone and voice were extremely sonorous: "I need twenty divisions of heavy equipment, including a new type of mobile armor being developed, and a lightweight combat laser launcher. ”

Now that the problem has been laid out, Yuan Zhicheng no longer cares about anything. He asked for a favor directly. If he doesn't see tangible gains, he definitely won't get involved.

Zhao Zhikai frowned, his face was a little displeased: "The 505 Group Army has a total of ten newly formed divisions. I promise you that after the end of this joint operation, the Northern Theater of Operations will receive the number of five new divisions. Other than that...

"I don't think there's any need for us to talk any further."

Yuan Zhicheng let out a cold snort from his nostrils. Unlike the silent dissatisfaction in the silence just now, this time the humming was so loud that even a person with an ear disease could hear it. He patted the armrest of his chair hard, and his wrinkled eyes released contempt and indifference: "Your shrewdness and wisdom make me look up. However, you have been too good at calculating. The number of the five new editors...... Hehe, surnamed Zhao, are you calling Hanako? ”

If it weren't for the incomparably strong anger in his head, Yuan Zhicheng, who was extremely deep in the city government, would definitely not speak in such a tone. After all, Zhao Zhikai's status is a little higher than his own, and he still has huge weapon resources including the Beijing No. 1 base.

In accordance with the regulations on weapons and equipment formulated by the military department in peacetime, all military equipment is divided into three different levels in terms of performance, volume, manufacturing technology, and power. Among them, the Northern Theater of Operations has only the first and second levels of weapons manufacturing capacity. As for the highest third-level weapons manufacturing workshop, in addition to the Beijing No. 1 base, only the Academy of Sciences has it.

Sun Zhan desperately wanted to get the number of the new division group, which was worthless in Yuan Zhicheng's eyes.

He controls the huge Northern Theater of Operations, and there are as many as 100 large and small base cities in his jurisdiction. There is no shortage of mineral resources, food, heavy machinery, and population. As long as he wants, Yuan Zhicheng can arm millions of soldiers overnight at any time.

However, the weapons of the third level have not been able to be produced in the Northern Theater of Operations. This part of the materials is very important, such as: the core engine of the "Nighthawk" helicopter, the energy generation device of the combat laser generator, the ceramic armor of the individual combat uniform, the guidance computer of the ballistic missile, and so on.

To outsiders who don't know what's going on, it's not too much of a problem. Taking the core engine of the "Nighthawk" helicopter as an example, the Northern Theater of Operations can certainly produce aircraft engines of a similar model. But this engine is finally different from the real "Nighthawk" core. Less power, longer start-up, a little less heat resistance and a little less life...... Just like "one hundred" and "ninety-nine", the two numbers are not very different, but they are not exactly the same. In short, the difference between the "Nighthawk" produced in the Northern Theater and the "Nighthawk" produced by the Beijing No. 1 Base or the Academy of Sciences is about 30 percent different in terms of comprehensive performance. Protective suits, missiles and a host of other weapons are based on the same principle.

Yuan Zhicheng could not change this situation. Zhao Zhikai and Wang Qinian were the first to come into contact with the Atlantean civilization. They were given complete technical information. This kind of thing that is enough to be a bargaining chip will never be made public. Although Yuan Zhicheng tried to get his hands on the intelligence data, he never succeeded in the military department, and the infiltrators sent to the Academy of Sciences were never heard from. Therefore, in Yuan Zhicheng's eyes, the heavy equipment of the twenty divisions is very important. As for the so-called new division number...... That kind of thing, only administrative bureaucrats like Sun Zhan would treat it as a treasure.

Yuan Zhicheng can understand Zhao Zhikai's thoughts. As he himself said: When he first agreed to set up the 505 Group Army, he really wanted to watch the two sides fight and profit from it. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Zhao Zhikai to turn a blind eye to Sun Zhan's move to allocate a large amount of heavy equipment to the 505th Group Army. Compared with the Northern Theater of Operations, the new Guiyang base is just a weak baby. If it is not strengthened, the 505th Army is likely to be crushed like an egg. But no one thought that Su Hao would rebel so quickly? How strong is the ability to dominate your subordinates? It was precisely because of this that Zhao Zhikai decided to start now.

He's still the damn virtue of the iron cock. He refused to even give five new divisions, but used the numbers of five divisions to fool himself.

Yuan Zhicheng felt that he had been fooled.

In the face of ridicule, Zhao Zhikai was not angry. He looked at the screen calmly, and his tone was as cold as ice: "Heavy equipment for twenty divisions is absolutely impossible. If you can open your mouth, of course I will sit on the ground and bargain. I know that you don't want to talk about it, and it won't do us any good to break up. So, be realistic and give up those unrealistic fantasies."

The muscles on Yuan Zhicheng's face jumped. He pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth secretly, and exhaled a sullen breath: "Then reduce it by half, the technical equipment of the ten divisions." ”

"Give you five divisions at most."

Zhao Zhikai's tone was still stern: "This is my bottom line." If it is not acceptable, then forget it, but I have to remind you that the equipment quota of the Northern Theater in the second half of this year may be reduced by 80 percent, maybe more. ”

Yuan Zhicheng's gaze gradually turned cold: "Are you threatening me?" ”

Zhao Zhikai was still indifferent: "You refuse to accept my suggestion, I can only do this." ”

Suddenly, Yuan Zhicheng smiled without warning.

He laughed wildly, heartily, bent over, hands on his stomach, curled up in the chair with extremely exaggerated movements. This made Zhao Zhikai feel very surprised, and it continued to evolve into anger. He felt that he was being slighted and despised. However, Zhao Zhikai saw the liquid that smiled from the corner of Yuan Zhicheng's eyes. This shows that the other party is not deliberately contrived, but the expression of true feelings.

After a few minutes, the laughter gradually stopped. Yuan Zhicheng took out a handkerchief from his pocket, carefully wiped the moist corners of his eyes and face, and said without raising his head: "Don't talk to Lao Tzu in that domineering tone." surnamed Zhao, in front of me, you don't have the capital to be arrogant and domineering. ”

Without waiting for Zhao Zhikai to answer, Yuan Zhicheng had already aggravated his tone, and he said viciously: "Twenty divisions of heavy equipment, even one screw is missing. In addition, 100 percent of the equipment quota in the Northern Theater must be met this year. Otherwise, you will have to deal with Su Hao's evil wolf alone."

"We are all well aware of the current situation. The defense line in the eastern theater is very long, and it is necessary to send out sufficient mobile troops to guard against special situations. I don't doubt the production capacity of the Kyo No. 1 base. However, there has always been a gap between the casualties of the front-line troops and the speed of replenishment of the rear recruits. Especially after the large-scale onslaught of those monsters in the abandoned city broke out inexplicably, the mobile troops that you didn't have much at your disposal have been greatly reduced. If you besiege the new Guiyang base, don't say twenty divisions, it would be good if you could transfer ten divisions

"Of course, you can also issue new unit numbers and organize them into more combat divisions. However, you know very well that if you divide it on a 100-point scale, the combat effectiveness of the newly formed troops will be only 30 points at most. Although the 505th Group Army is also a newly formed division, there are many veterans who have followed Su Hao from the Hefei Campaign. Their combat effectiveness can rise to at least sixty or so, or even higher. And you? Solving Su Hao's problem is naturally as early as possible, but it also means that the newly formed troops do not have much time to receive training and comprehensive evaluation, and it is considered good to have 20 or 15 points of combat effectiveness. To throw such troops into the front line is simply to send them to death. ”

"With the forces you can call on at the moment, the most you can do is seal the east and southeast directions. Regardless of the outcome for the time being, with my understanding of Su Hao, that person is unlikely to have a head-to-head battle with you. He might take the workshop into parts, load everything into cars, and pack them all away, as he did during the Battle of Hefei. Either to the north, to the west, or to break through the borders and directly enter Vietnam, Myanmar and other countries. He never talked about any rules in doing things, and he was not bound by international laws and regulations. Well, you get him away now, but he's taking root somewhere else. Wait until a few years, when the strength is strong enough, he will come back and continue to trouble you, hahaha————hahahaha

Yuan Zhicheng laughed wildly again, laughed out of tears again, laughed again and curled up in the chair and convulsed, and the scene on the entire screen was shaking.

Zhao Zhikai's sitting posture and expression did not change, but his face gradually turned blue. If an adjutant who was familiar with his temperament and personality was present, he would have remained silent. Because, whenever this happens, it means that Zhao Zhikai hides a huge anger under the calm surface. Although he deliberately suppressed it, it could erupt like a volcano at any time.

"According to what you said before, the technical equipment of the ten divisions."

There was not the slightest hint of anger in his plain appearance, and his whole person was as calm as a sculpture. Zhao Zhikai stared at the screen with his eyes and added lightly: "This is my lowest price." If you don't, forget it. ”

Being forced to agree to the conditions by being blackmailed will make anyone feel unwilling. However, Zhao Zhikai really has no other way. What Yuan Zhicheng said was the truth. The lack of troops is its biggest flaw at present. In particular, the method of encircling and attacking from multiple sides will deplete troops and resources exponentially. Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve the goal of completely annihilating Su Hao's department.

Of course, there is an easier way: directly launch a long-range nuclear missile and blow up the new Guiyang base. Or use a satellite ground launcher to directly hit Su Hao's head with a Zeus-based particle cannon.

The latter two methods can only be lip service. The new Guiyang base is too close to the abandoned city. Not to mention nuclear bombs and particle cannons, even large-scale aerial bombardment could affect the nearby abandoned city of Guiyang. The consequences of large-scale thermal radiation are not for fun. When they first came into contact with the Atlanteans, they were repeatedly warned against the use of high-radiation or thermonuclear weapons against mutant creatures. Failure to do so will lead to a series of unforeseen and serious consequences.

This is not intimidation. Wang Qinian once conducted a secret experiment at the Academy of Sciences in the second month after the virus broke out. They put a zombie in the toughest underground testing field, and then injected it with radiant energy equivalent to the explosion of ten L50mm grenades. In just half an hour, the zombies underwent a shocking change. Its overall ability has increased fourfold, its body appearance has appeared lizard-like scales, its claws have become sharper, and it has even grown sharp and well-developed fangs.

Before the zombie completed the mutation, it was destroyed on the spot by Wang Qinian with a laser. The results of the experiments and related data were sealed, and the military ministry again issued detailed provisions strictly prohibiting the use of weapons of mass destruction in abandoned cities.

Just zombies, so much change. If the experiment had been longer and the subject had been mutated, the object might have turned into an accident or even a full-blown disaster.

Zhao Zhikai didn't dare to try, and he didn't want to try. Once things change more than expected, the consequences can become extremely severe.

Yuan Zhicheng on the screen was about to speak sarcastically, but Zhao Zhikai didn't plan to give him a chance to speak.

"You'd better think carefully before replying to my offer. I will not make any further concessions. If you continue to refuse, I will immediately convene a supreme meeting of the military headquarters and no longer give any material assistance to the Northern Theater of Operations. Big deal, I will continue to stay up with Su Hao. By this time next year, I can send at least ten mobile army groups. Su Hao and I haven't torn our faces yet. You're in much bigger trouble than I am. You've always been his enemy. Don't think I don't know anything. Without your acquiescence, Sun Zhan would not have been able to mobilize the air defense guard force at all. Moreover, all the anti-aircraft missiles of the division were placed in the third theater of operations in the southeast. ”