Chapter 258: Conversation

Qi Tuowei and Dong Jian were already numb; now, outside the command camp, dense rows of soldiers stood in place with their heads held high and chests puffed out.

The situation here also caught the attention of the Human Alliance soldiers inside the 46th Legion command camp; they looked out from the camp entrance at the group of soldiers wearing various types of equipment, standing not far away with strict discipline.

"Damn, what's going on?"

"Haven't you heard? Military District Chief Yingzhou is coming to our legion today; these are likely all soldiers summoned by the Chief."

"My god, aren't there too many people?"

After summoning the soldiers with Faith Value, Yingzhou walked out of the transport aircraft and looked at the three legions standing neatly before him: the Death Korps of Krieg, the Cadian Shock Troops, and the Vitrian Dragoons.

After ordering these three legions to stand by, Yingzhou looked toward the 46th Legion command camp, saw Qi Tuowei in a state of stupor, and walked over with a smile on his face.

Dong Jian, standing to the side, saw Yingzhou approaching, gave a light cough, and whispered to Qi Tuowei beside him.

"Regiment Commander, stop spacing out, Chief Yingzhou is walking over."

But his reminder did not bring Qi Tuowei back to his senses. Seeing Yingzhou getting closer and closer, Dong Jian had no choice but to kick Qi Tuowei on the ankle. The pain brought Qi Tuowei back to his senses, and just as he was about to ask Dong Jian what was going on, he saw the 3-meter-tall giant was already about to reach him.

"Reporting to the Chief, I am the Legion Commander of the 46th Legion—Qi Tuowei!"

"Hahaha, I know you, don't be nervous. Where are the scouts I asked for?"

Yingzhou walked up with a smile, patted Qi Tuowei on the shoulder, and turned to say to Dong Jian.

"You must be Deputy Regiment Commander Dong Jian, right? I know you. I specifically looked at your file before coming here. Hmm, your performance is very steady."

Hearing Yingzhou say this, Dong Jian did not pick up the conversation, but just nodded with a smile.

"Chief, this isn't the place to talk, let's go inside."

"No need, just carry out your daily tasks as usual. Just bring over the scouts who know the location of the breeding ground."

Qi Tuowei reacted from his shock at this moment and said, "Chief, I don't think it's appropriate for you to go to the breeding ground like this! If the breeding ground is taken, the number of humans inside will certainly not be small, so the return time will definitely be longer. By then, I'm afraid the Zerg will react and send Zerg units to capture these humans."

Hearing Qi Tuowei's remarks, Yingzhou nodded and said, "Then, does Regiment Commander Qi have any good solutions?"

Qi Tuowei shook his head and revealed a bitter smile.

"Chief, I haven't come up with a solution. After our scouts discovered that Zerg breeding ground, they returned immediately. Even with vehicles, it took about two days to return. Because the road conditions are not optimistic, taking those humans rescued from the breeding ground will at least double the time."

Yingzhou nodded and said.

"Your concern is not without reason. However, once the breeding ground is taken, I will arrange for the Military District's transport aircraft to pick up the human survivors there, and the problem of the return journey will be solved."

"The transport aircraft certainly can't take all the survivors at once. But, after the Zerg breeding ground is taken, the nearby Zerg Incubation Nests will send a large number of Zerg to the breeding ground. Then the soldiers we send and the human survivors there will be attacked again. By that time, the number of Zerg will certainly not be small."

After hearing Qi Tuowei's words, Yingzhou replied with a smile.

"There will be risks at any time, but my soldiers will minimize the risks. We must start a counterattack one day; we cannot remain in passive defense like this forever. I had thought about having the transport aircraft take me directly to the Zerg breeding ground before, but I have some doubts that need to be verified, so let's do it this way for now."

After hearing this, Qi Tuowei said to Dong Jian beside him, "Old Dong, go bring over the scouts who previously scouted the Zerg breeding ground."

Soon, Dong Jian brought over several Human Alliance scouts, and the scouts saluted Yingzhou with excitement.

"Chief!"

"I have to trouble you to go to the Zerg breeding ground one more time. When the time comes, you can just return on the transport aircraft with those human survivors. Your task is to lead the way; once you reach the destination, your task is considered complete. Leave the rest to them."

As Yingzhou said this, he pointed to the soldiers behind him.

Hearing Yingzhou say this, the scouts stood at attention and replied.

"Chief, don't worry, we will definitely make sure all human survivors board the transport aircraft before we board it ourselves! We won't leave a single human survivor behind."

"Hmm, go back and prepare, we set off in two hours."

"Yes!"

After the scouts left, Yingzhou said to Qi Tuowei.

"Regiment Commander Qi, come with me for a walk up ahead, let the two of us have a good chat."

Seeing this, Dong Jian immediately turned and said to the soldiers who were crowding around the camp, "Alright, alright, disperse! Those who need to rest, rest; those who need to train, train!"

Seeing Yingzhou say this, Qi Tuowei nodded and said.

"Alright, Chief."

The two left the command camp and walked side by side on a dirt road. Yingzhou was the first to break the silence, "I know that some of you legion commanders might look down on me, thinking that I am relatively young and that becoming the Military District Chief might lead to some radical actions. However, what I want to do is not just a little radical, but to start a counterattack against the Alien Race within the next few years!"

Hearing Yingzhou's near-insane words, Qi Tuowei turned to look at the giant-like Yingzhou and said.

"Chief, if I speak my mind now, your idea is simply a fantasy. I can't imagine wanting to counterattack the Alien Race in just a few years. However, since Chief Ji Bu was willing to let you become the new Chief of the Military District before he passed away, there must be his reasons. Perhaps he really saw the hope of a counterattack in you. After all, many of the decisions Chief Ji Bu made before his death still make people feel amazed even now, as if Chief Ji Bu could predict the future."

Having said this, Qi Tuowei paused, his gaze looking toward a piece of barren land ahead, where only some weeds grew from the soil.

"Hahaha, Regiment Commander Qi, I thought you would deny your own thoughts and say some lies to brush me off."

Yingzhou laughed after hearing Qi Tuowei's answer.

"I won't waste my energy saying things to brush off the Chief; that wouldn't change anything."

"That's right! That really wouldn't change anything. So, Regiment Commander Qi, please convey my meaning to those legion commanders who look down on me. I don't care if they look down on me, as long as they can follow my command on the point of resisting the Alien Race, that's enough. Also, don't think about having dealings with the Alien Race. If I find out, I will make them die in a very ugly way!"

When Yingzhou said the last part, his tone became unusually cold. Qi Tuowei, who was beside Yingzhou, couldn't help but shiver, but he still replied immediately.

"Hmm, I understand, I will tell them what you mean."

Seeing Qi Tuowei's reply, Yingzhou patted his head and added a few sentences.

"By the way, I will send out a cavalry unit to scout outside later. When the time comes, tell the commanders of the front-line positions not to misunderstand; their characteristics are quite obvious."