Chapter 93 - Three: Better Than Ever
Hamid stood outside the door, watching Tian Xingjian walk away. Only after Tian Xingjian had gone far did Hamid enter the room and puzzledly said, "Honorable Algarfar, his answer was the same as mine just now."
Russell shook his head and said, "The two of you gave different answers. What I wanted was not the answer itself, but the way you made your decisions."
Russell looked up from the map at Hamid, whose face was full of confusion, and said, "Firstly, he knew there might be a trap here. The Red Team’s forces are far fewer than the Blue Team’s. All they could capture was the front section of the beachhead, making it a very unfavorable battle. He chose silence. And you, from the beginning, unhesitatingly advocated for a direct attack here without considering casualties and traps, nor did you consider the overall situation—you just wanted to complete the mission directly."
Hamid muttered, "But in the end, he also chose to attack here fiercely. The result is the same!"
Russell laughed, "It’s not the same. He came to the conclusion to attack here fiercely based on a broader strategic premise. Unlike you, he knew why he was fighting and when to fight! He also knew that this trap was a trap for both sides, something the enemy could exploit, but so could we."
Russell sighed as he looked at the map, continuing, "I originally thought he wouldn’t so decisively decide to attack here, given the high sacrifice. It seems he has resolved his previous doubts. In this chaotic world, it’s uncertain whether this is his fortune or misfortune."
With a self-mocking smile, Russell looked at Hamid and said, "I understand his simulation. His strategic planning and force deployment might still be far from adequate, but just in terms of seeing through the opponent’s intent, he’s already as good as me. However, he has not yet developed his own tactical thinking. If he is willing, he can certainly become a better military strategist than I am. So, Hamid, you should respect him as much as you respect me."
Hamid obediently bowed his head.