The location they chose was arguably the closest place to Guanghan City suitable for establishing a camp.
Of course, this wasn’t because there weren’t better locations up ahead, but because their numbers were simply too large.
Their rcenaries and soldiers combined numbered a staggering 35,000. For the zombies, the concentrated aura of so many living people gathered in one place would be like a beacon in the dead of night.
If they pushed any closer, they risked attracting the vast zombie hordes from within Guanghan City, which would ultimately form a zombie tide.
Moreover, a spontaneously ford tide like that was on a completely different scale from one triggered by a Mutated Zombie.
Given the sheer number of Zombies in Guanghan City, it wouldn’t be surprising at all if it triggered a massive tide of over ten million.
That was precisely why they stopped 10 kiloters out.
The materials for the camp were already prepared. Mobile tents were rapidly erected, and even the military’s Armored Vehicles could transform and link together, forming mobile fortresses.
Only the defensive fortifications were slower to construct, but that was relative. The entire temporary camp could be completed in half a day at most.
Furthermore, as more rcenary Corps arrived, the increased manpower would allow them to speed up the construction of the defensive works even more.
As Lin Xinghai was pondering these matters, the Heaven-Sundering rcenary Corps’ four Armored Vehicles parked in their designated spots under the soldiers’ direction.
They had just co to a stop when a soldier approached to ask if they could spare so people to help dig trenches.
Naturally, Lin Xinghai left these matters for Fang Tianhe to handle.
He had originally thought his part was done, but to his surprise, the portly chairman, Jin Canlan, ca looking for him.
"Little Brother Lin, the camp should be finished around noon. After that, we’ll officially launch the assault on Guanghan City. But there are still so details that need to be ironed out with the military."
"I’d like to invite you to attend the eting with . That way, if there’s anything I’m not sure about, I can discuss it with you, Little Brother Lin," Jin Canlan said, getting straight to the point.
Lin Xinghai was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected to be invited to such a high-level eting.
"Chairman Jin, I’m just a rcenary. Is it really appropriate for to attend a high-level eting like this?" Lin Xinghai couldn’t help but ask.
"Heh! What’s not appropriate? I’m the chairman. If I say you can represent our rcenary Guild, then you can. Besides, Wei Tianxing has praised you highly on more than one occasion. Plus, you have that dal of honor. There’s no way the Military Departnt won’t show you so respect," Jin Canlan said with a laugh.
After hearing this, Lin Xinghai didn’t refuse. He imdiately followed Jin Canlan toward the temporary command post in the center of the camp.
Lin Xinghai was quite concerned about how they were planning to deploy the rcenary Corps. If the Heaven-Sundering rcenary Corps were assigned to an overly dangerous area, his presence at the eting would give him so leeway to negotiate.
The temporary command post in the center of the camp was arguably the largest structure there. It was ford by five interlinked Armored Vehicles. While not huge, its 80 square ters of space was more than enough.
As soon as Lin Xinghai entered, he saw a familiar face: Colonel Zhang Yue.
"Comrade Lin, welco! I didn’t expect we’d be fighting side-by-side again so soon," Zhang Yue said with a smile, greeting Lin Xinghai warmly.
Lately, thanks to the Heaven-Sundering rcenary Corps’s Heaven-defying performance, he, as the officer in charge of liaising with the rcenary Corps, had also accumulated a great deal of rit.
If the Guanghan City mission also went smoothly, he might even have a chance at a promotion to Major General. Under such circumstances, how could he be anything but enthusiastic toward Lin Xinghai?
"Officer Zhang, you’re too kind. I just hope you don’t mind an outsider like intruding," Lin Xinghai replied graciously.
"Not at all! I heard you were the one who proposed this operation plan. It’s perfectly fitting for you to attend the pre-battle eting. Who knows, a single suggestion from you could save us a great deal of trouble." Zhang Yue grew even more effusive, looking at Lin Xinghai as if he were a mountain of gold.
That was a difficult complint to respond to, so Lin Xinghai simply smiled and followed him into the small conference room inside.
Many high-ranking officers from the military and leaders from the rcenary Guild were already seated inside. At the head of the table was an old man.
Although Lin Xinghai had never t the old man, he could guess who he was: the military’s Lin Zhengyang.
As they entered the conference room, the old man glanced up, his eyes sweeping over them. He actually nodded at Lin Xinghai first before his gaze flickered to Jin Canlan.
"Alright, since everyone’s here, let’s begin the eting!" Lin Zhengyang was clearly a man of decisive action, forgoing any pleasantries and getting straight to the point.
The others in the room, seemingly well-acquainted with Lin Zhengyang’s temperant, showed no surprise. The aide-de-camp sitting beside him imdiately activated a holographic projector.
Seeing this, Jin Canlan muttered sothing under his breath in dissatisfaction, but ultimately said nothing. He led his entourage to the seats reserved for the rcenary Guild,
After they were seated, a holographic map of Guanghan City materialized above the conference table.
"To avoid triggering a zombie tide, we can’t commit too many personnel to clearing out Zombies at once."
"Therefore, the 30,000 rcenaries will be divided into three waves, exploring in rotation. Each wave will be split into ten teams, advancing along designated routes." After Lin Zhengyang spoke, ten red dotted lines appeared on the holographic map, clearly marking the planned clearing routes.
"Chairman Jin, I’ll leave the team assignnts to the rcenary Guild. Each squad should have about a thousand mbers. Is that a problem?" Lin Zhengyang asked, looking at Jin Canlan.
"Er... It shouldn’t be a problem," Jin Canlan said after a mont’s hesitation.
At this answer, however, Lin Zhengyang’s brow furrowed. He said sternly, "What do you an, ’shouldn’t be’? I need a definitive answer. It’s either yes or no. Tell straight: can you do it or not?"
Jin Canlan’s face flushed. He desperately wanted to curse the man out. ’Does he really think rcenaries are the sa as a regular army?’ This was sothing he’d have to go back and negotiate with all the rcenary Corps Leaders.
And there were over 300 rcenary Corps of all sizes attending this operation. The workload was imnse, and ti was short. He really couldn’t make any guarantees.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Lin Xinghai, who was sitting beside him, couldn’t help but lean in and whisper, "It’s not a problem. Just gather all the Third Level rcenary Corps Leaders later. Once you convince them, you can have them manage the Second Level and First Level rcenary Corps."
Jin Canlan’s expression brightened at the suggestion. He nodded at Lin Xinghai with a smile before turning back to Lin Zhengyang. His expression shifted in an instant, becoming utterly solemn.
"Our rcenary Corps are not the army; they aren’t as easy to manage as you think. So don’t give any of your usual talk. If you’re so capable, let’s trade places. You can co be the Chairman of the rcenary Guild."
"However, I can give you a definite answer on this matter. I will have the teams sorted out before the operation begins at noon."
Having said his piece, Jin Canlan felt an unprecedented rush of satisfaction. It had been a long ti since he’d been able to retort so righteously.
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