"Everyone, I will briefly report to you about the agricultural situation." Charlie Harry stood up and saluted before continuing, "I'll say two points. First, the beginning of this battle happened to be the spring sowing. According to our mobilization plan, about 100,000 farmers in the two provinces will be drawn, and the labor force that can be put into the land will be greatly reduced. Although we have gradually popularized mechanized production, there is still a large amount of labor that needs people to work. In order to ensure production, we will mobilize lesbians to work in the fields according to the scheduled plan, and strive to fill the labor gap to a certain extent."

As before, when Charlie Harry was reporting, the room was very quiet, everyone was listening to him, and the sound recorded by the hard pen in the notebook was constantly flashing. The war was not unexpected, and the relevant plans had been prepared long ago, and the rest was to determine the details and execute them.

"Agriculture will definitely be affected, but the war is imminent. If you have enough food, you should give priority to winning the first victory at the fastest speed, so as to rub out the opponent's spirit. Our advantage in technology and equipment is huge. As long as we do a good job of intelligence and find the enemy's main force, we should be able to win. However, despite this, everyone cannot underestimate the enemy. This battle is related to Elena's development in the next five years. We must not be careless, let alone underestimate the enemy, and we cannot pin our hopes on magic that I cannot release again. Do you understand?"

Taking advantage of Charlie Harry's words, Gastens made a brief statement. Afterwards, he asked Charlie Harry, "You should connect with Ivan well, and there must be no problem."

"Don't worry, we have always guaranteed to have three months of combat preparations, and the front-line troops can call for one week of combat preparations at any time. As long as there is no problem with logistics, our food is enough."

Charlie Harry was still very confident about this, Gastens nodded at him and looked at Gulakos.

"How is the factory?"

"There is no big problem. When setting up the factory, combat factors were considered. All factories were within the third line of defense, and the core factories were even shrinking in the Elena Plain. Therefore, our production will not be affected until Comrade Ivan loses the third line of defense. From the perspective of raw material reserves, the supply of pyroxene is in Enspan Province. If the iron ore is cut off, the long-term supply of iron ore may be restricted."

"How much is the reserve now?" Gastens asked, "Iron ore is the key to a protracted war. If industrial production cannot keep up, the combat strategies based on advanced industrial equipment and strong productivity he established may have problems.

"According to the wartime economic transition, if the warehouse is safe, full-speed production can guarantee four months of continuous production. If all of them are used to produce steam rifles, it can produce about 140,000 rifles."

"140,000 pieces will complete all the equipment of the military reclamation army, plus more than 100,000 militias. This does not take into account the production of other combat equipment, and it is not very relaxed."

Gastens roughly calculated and found the data. Although the stock of these iron ores sounded large, once the war started, the consumption would be very fast. If the iron ore in Siloa Province was only relied on the stock, the winning rate of sustainable combat would be reduced. After thinking about it, he gave suggestions.

"It's better not to lose Siloa Province."

"Boss, we have strategically prepared to give up Siloa Province. The industry in Siloa Province is mainly civil industry and mining. It is not very strategically important, and the garrison also maintains high mobility. Most of the officers are survivors of the Elena Defense War, and their combat effectiveness and mobility are also good. Our only mechanized combat brigade is also in Siloa Province. If the opponent really attacks from the border between the two provinces, we will attack on both sides, which may be able to suffocate the opponent's agility."

"Let's talk about tactical issues later," Gastens interrupted Ivan, "Let's listen to your basic situation first, and then decide on the tactics."

"There are so many in industry. Within three months, we have no problem. The mobilization order may lose some workers. I suggest mobilizing as many farmers as possible. The work of workers is irreplaceable. If you go to the battlefield, production will be affected."

Gulakos finally made a suggestion. Except for himself, the committee members present were basically from serfs. Many people looked at him when they heard his suggestions.

"The combat is mainly based on front-line troops, with the military reclamation corps supporting defense, and the militia troops as auxiliary. The working class must also participate. Skilled workers are retained. Those with strong substitutability can be recruited, and more can be recruited. In addition, workers are allowed to register voluntarily, except for core positions, and other things that want to go to, they must be allowed to go."

Gastens had basically not thought much and denied Gulakos's suggestion. In Elena, who was dominated by serfs, the working class had a high status but a low voice. If she did not participate in this battle, it would be even more difficult to deal with in the base area. Although everyone is enthusiastic now and doesn't care about these things, Gastens must think farther away. The working class must not fail to participate in this kind of war.

"I understand, there is no problem here."

"Then let me tell you." Binbo Bobluf was responsible for internal affairs and diplomacy. He had said about industry, agriculture, and military, so he took the say. "From the present, the main work of internal affairs is to ensure and maintain stability. During the war, our control areas cannot be messed up. However, the components of the base areas are still relatively pure. From the present, maintaining stability is not difficult, and our police force is abundant. As for the economy, the current planned economic system, our currency and pyroxene reserves are also rich, and there is no big problem."

"This part is also very important, you can't relax," Gastens nodded and looked at Sink again, "Tell me, whether you can win this battle is indispensable."

"The intelligence work is still good, and it is in need of confidentiality. I will report the specific progress and work separately to Chairman Gastens. What I can tell you now is that our intelligence network will do its best to serve this war."

"Very good," Gastens looked at Sink, "What is the enemy's combat plan, have you confirmed?"

"It's confirmed," Sink picked up his notebook, looked through and reported, "We have successfully entered the enemy's internal situation. Paul's combat plan has been planned for half a year, and we have obtained most of the core content. Ankenry's idea for the National Salvation Army this time is to blossom in full, combining key strikes. The full bloom means that they will use the forces of six legions to march along the borders of Enspan and Siloa provinces, and the target of the attack is seven east of the two provinces.

The key strikes are that they intend to use the remaining eight legions, nearly 500,000 troops, to advance from the junction of the two provinces, tear the connection between the two provinces, and then turn south and attack Enspan with the troops on the east side. They believe that our defense focuses on the Eastern Front, and the fortifications and troops on the Northern Front will be much less, so they intend to avoid the strongest points of our defense, attack our weak defense areas, and strive to encircle the Elena Plain in May."

"Isn't this a quick victory plan?" Ivan was a little curious. Paul Gibson was impatient. It was difficult for him to accept such a combat plan.

"If the battle goes well, it will become a quick victory plan. If it doesn't go well, it will definitely turn into a protracted war. However, now, because Ankenry is very afraid of his boss internally, their military system has little desire to fight. This is what we can use."

"If we fight like this, how can we deal with it? The border pressure will be very high."

Eddie Warren, head of the militia and military reclamation forces, raised his hand to ask a question.

"The military reclamation corps can only use 100,000 people, about 60,000 people can use the first week, plus the 80,000 of the Revolutionary Army, we have a unit of 140,000. If these soldiers are used to spread defense, it will lead to weak troops everywhere, and even if they have the advantage of weapons, it is difficult to fight. My initial idea is the same as Paul. We must curl up our fists. If the enemy wants to attack in full, we will retain a small number of soldiers as positions to resist, accumulate all the soldiers together, and form a local advantage."

"Do you want to fight head-on?"

Ivan asked, "Please think about it. Let's eat a part of the troops they used to disperse the attack, and then attack their main force? This will allow the soldiers to familiarize themselves with the battlefield environment from weak to strong, and it will be easier to win the first battle. Don't you often say, avoid the real and attack the weak? If we use all our troops to fight against the strongest enemy troops, if we lose, it will be difficult to fight later."

"If you win, you can directly defeat the enemy's aura!" Eddie interrupted, "I support the direct attack on the enemy's general attack direction. We also have the killer weapon of the Falcon Force. At that time, on the battlefield, all the enemy commanders will be killed by us. The troops have no leader, but just a piece of loose sand."

"The Falcon troops are only more than 100 people so they cannot decide the outcome of the war, right?" Gulakos also joined the discussion. In the Communist Party's parliamentary committee, except for the existence of the giant beast tanks, all the members knew about the other cards, so the discussion was more in-depth.

"Falcon alone is definitely not good, but Falcon plus our army should be able to beat the enemy by surprise." Eddie's voice was a little loud, "If we fight the weak first, we will suffer losses and the enemy will be prepared. If we fight again, it may be difficult to fight."

"Eddie's point is right," Gastens interjected, "If the enemy knew that we had such a team, their officers would not be so conspicuous. At that time, it would take time for the snipers to find the right target, and their combat advantages would also decline."

"But, boss, I just ate the hardest bones in the first battle, and I'm afraid I'll tick my teeth."

Gulakos was still a little worried, but he was the one who knew the existence of the behemoth, "Unless you plan to-"

"I know, it's time to announce it," Gastens stood up, "Go, go see something with me, and we're discussing it."

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In the past two years, although the production and manufacturing of giant beasts are very complicated, Gastens has put in full production and has stock of sixteen vehicles. These sixteen giant beast tanks have become giant beast war teams and are placed in a hidden place at the junction of the two provinces. What he wants to take the deliberative committee members now is the No. 17 and No. 18 giant beast tanks that are being assembled have completed the construction of the vehicle body and engine installation, and are undergoing later assembly.

"this--"

Looking at the behemoth in front of him, Eddie Warren grew up and couldn't believe it, "Is this thing really made by us?"

"I think no one in this world can create such a thing except the leader, right?"

Binbo Bobluff beat the giant beast's armor with his hands, listening to the silent echo, "Is this two centimeters thick?"

"More than that," Gastens smiled, "This is our killer weapon, the battlefield giant, so far there is no weapon to break through his defense. Equipped with a steam cannon and two steam machine guns, with sufficient ammunition, and after loading water at a time, it takes 100 kilometers. No one can stop him."

"I finally know why my boss supports me," Eddie suddenly realized, "With these things, what are we afraid of?"

But then, Eddie looked at Ivan again, "Big Ivan, you should know that there are these things, why do you refuse to fight head-on?"

"I know there is such a weapon, and I know where it is placed, but the boss didn't say anything, so I had to organize the battle according to the strategy without them. In my opinion, it is still dangerous to fight head-on by relying on falcons alone."

"Okay, you're too careful."

Eddie smacked her lips, "With this giant here, what are we afraid of?"

"Although the advantage is huge, you must be careful and maximize the function of this force." Gastens looked at the giant beast in front of him, as if he was looking at his own child. "Faced with an indestructible enemy, Ankenrien's army may collapse. If it really happens, then our battle will be half won."

"It's hard for me to imagine a reason why they don't collapse." Sink had climbed onto the tank at some point. "Boss, can this car let me drive after the war is over?"

"Of course," Gastens smiled, "It's up to you."

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After visiting the unfinished behemoth, several deliberative committee members quickly reached an agreement to allow the enemy to break in at the junction of the two provinces to form a protrusion. After that, they will fight directly with the enemy, maximize the role of new weapons, and strive to defeat the enemy's spirit in a battle. At the same time, Sink's intelligence personnel will also mobilize the masses behind the enemy according to the combat situation to see if it is possible to take the opportunity to overthrow Paul Gibson's rule. Considering that the war is about to begin, the council will end soon after, and the combat orders will be issued one by one, and the entire Elena has also entered a combat state.
Chapter completed!