Chapter 1722 - 1722
Uncle Ruan was dumbfounded, completely unable to believe his own ears.
He stared at Liu Zhizhong, truly never expecting that this young man's appetite was so large... Oh no, that his ambition was so grand...
This was earth-shattering, awe-inspiring.
Looking around Vallebang, who could have such a thought?
Even the strongest few warlord families wouldn't dare to think of such a thing, right?
For a moment, Uncle Ruan's mind buzzed, even his heart began to race.
Liu Zhizhong's words were indeed very provocative, getting this nearly fifty-year-old former warlord chief of staff quite fired up.
"Then... Chi Zhongshui, you're really serious?"
After speaking, Uncle Ruan chuckled self-deprecatingly, shaking his head, "My head, truly juvenile. Since you've spoken candidly, it must indeed be true, huh? Hehe..."
Liu Zhizhong nodded and smiled slightly, saying, "Yes, it's true. To be honest, in a place like Vallebang, someone like Chief of Staff Ruan is needed to provide strategic thinking of higher value. It makes getting things done much more efficient, hehe..."
Uncle Ruan took a deep breath and humbly said, "I dare not, I dare not. Although I've left the army for over a decade, I'm still quite familiar with Vallebang's situation from working everywhere these years. Perhaps, in your grand endeavor, I can indeed be of use, and I'm willing to lend a hand."
"Good, Uncle Ruan, I thank you first. Indeed, to complete a great cause, characters like you must be involved, as you understand Vallebang better. So, I want to start with the Goa Army, how about it?"
"Hmm..." Uncle Ruan pondered for a moment, then nodded, "The Goa Army really is quite a remarkable setting. Firstly, the area currently controlled by this warlord is limited; it's not big, nor is it too small. And residing on the eastern side of Vallebang, it poses some threat to surrounding small warlords, but poses no threat to the large warlords due to the distance. Secondly, if the Goa Army is consolidated, and we muster enough force to swallow the surrounding small warlords entirely, we'll have the capital to rival the Four Major Warlords. Thirdly..."
As soon as Uncle Ruan spoke of Vallebang's situation, he immediately became enthusiastic, and professionally analyzed everything methodically, full of strategic significance.
Liu Zhizhong listened intently, remembering it all in his heart.
In the end, Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but raise his teacup and toast Uncle Ruan, "Uncle Ruan, indeed the old Chief of Staff! With your guidance and advice, our grand cause can succeed! As soon as the time is ripe, that's when we begin our enterprise!"
Uncle Ruan also took a sip of tea but spoke with some concern, "Now the problem is, when will your troops take shape? How exactly should this war be fought? The warfare among Vallebang's warlords has always been bloody, with too many innocent young soldiers dying and civilians affected, alas... I'm someone used to seeing death, numb to it, but now thinking back, it indeed harms civilians greatly..."
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Your concerns are very valid, innocent lives should not be sacrificed. Therefore, the concept of modern warfare is to minimize innocent casualties, so I decide to act chivalrously first and use sincerity to gain support and allegiance..."
"Obviously, these warlords are accustomed to arrogance and won't surrender easily, then what?"