Chapter 82: Unexpected Increase in Supplies

Just as Qin Ge said, the Triangle Tactic must be fully coordinated and fully trusted before it can unleash its maximum power.

However, Nengdai, Banrenma, and Belfast, who had just heard the theoretical explanation, clearly failed to meet this standard, so they inevitably lost the exercise.

However, due to mutual restraint, mutual support and coordination, and a change in mindset, this exercise unexpectedly saw Banrenma successfully hit an aerial bomb from Fushun.

Although the damage was not high, for them it was still a very significant improvement.

After the exercise ended, the four of them walked back toward the house together.

On the way, Banrenma said to Qin Ge, "I find that the exercise greatly improves proficiency, especially when drilling with Senior Fushun; in just these few drills, it's equivalent to my hard training for many days."

Qin Ge laughed, "Really that much?"

"Of course there is; the commander might not feel it as clearly, but we ourselves clearly feel it. If you don't believe me, ask Senior Belfast—she should be about to break through," Banrenma said.

Belfast, following behind Qin Ge, said, "Yes, I feel I only need one more day of training to nearly reach the threshold of the first breakthrough."

"That fast?" Qin Ge said, somewhat surprised. After all, at the beginning, Banrenma and Nengdai had persistently trained for nearly ten days before reaching the first breakthrough threshold.

"Yes, master," Belfast said to Qin Ge, obviously not joking.

"Well then, since that's the case, you should go practice with Fushun when you have free time. It's clear she still enjoys combat," Qin Ge said.

"All right," Banrenma nodded, "When the time comes, commander, you should join us too; I feel that with your command in the last few bouts today, our coordination has improved greatly."

"I will certainly go; for your regular training you can follow your own methods, but for the exercises I will definitely be present."

"After all, your rapport is just beginning to develop; the more I guide you now, the faster you will master this tactic later." Qin Ge smiled at the several people.

"Mm!" Several people nodded in agreement; through today's battle, their reliance on Qin Ge deepened another layer.

Soon the several people returned home; because today's exercises were numerous, they were also quite tired, so Qin Ge arranged for them to rest as soon as possible.

He himself used this spare time to write the detailed details of the Triangle Tactic and the Three-Three System Tactic in the teaching manual, preparing to lecture on these two topics in tomorrow's Strategy and Tactics Course.

While he was writing, a knocking sound came from downstairs; before Qin Ge could react and go down to open the door, he heard the neighboring house door open, and Belfast came down the stairs.

Soon after, Belfast returned to the second floor, knocked open Qin Ge's door, approached the room, and said to Qin Ge, "Master, Ninghai has come over."

"Oh." Qin Ge, slightly surprised, stood up and went downstairs with Belfast. After all, Ninghai was still coming to his house for the first time, though he didn't know exactly why.

Upon reaching the stairwell, they saw Ninghai sitting very ladylike on the sofa, with a cup of tea already brewed before her, presumably placed there by Belfast.

"Ninghai, hello, what matter troubles you enough to make a personal trip?" Qin Ge stepped forward and asked Ninghai.

"Qin Ge Commander, this is the form I just received from the Dean's office, and also the fees collected for tomorrow's course; please take a look." Ninghai said, taking out a sheet from the Ship Equipment Space and also placing a bag of supplies on the table.

Qin Ge took the form and saw that it listed the number of commanders coming to attend the lecture tomorrow. This number refers to external commanders, not counting the academy's own.

"I suddenly noticed this is rather high—actually 23 commanders are coming to listen to the lecture." Qin Ge said in surprise, knowing that the course he taught last Friday had only 10 external commanders; this instantly increased by more than double.

"Well, among them, 20 are fleet commanders or vice commanders from nearby cities, and the other three are commanders returning from the front line on leave." Ninghai introduced.

"Hmm." Qin Ge nodded and continued to look at the supplies total below, "Wait? Twenty-six thousand supplies? Did you write it wrong?"

Ninghai shook his head, "This form came from the Dean's office, so we can be sure it's not written incorrectly."

Indeed, as Qin Ge looked further down, the content above already explained his doubt.

"A fleet commander from the Maritime Affairs Bureau needs 1,000 units of supplies to attend one lecture, while a front-line fleet commander needs 2,000 units."

After reading that, Qin Ge lifted his head and said to Ninghai, "This seems rather high; after all, previously a commander only needed 500 units of supplies."

Ninghai gave a slight smile, "The Dean said this is knowledge fees, exactly that. Moreover, this money is voluntarily contributed by them; many commanders are still on the way and haven't arrived yet, so when they do come, your income will be even higher."

"But my original intention was merely to earn enough supplies to develop my own fleet; I never expected there to be this much supplies now, which suddenly leaves me feeling overwhelmed." Qin Ge said somewhat self-mockingly.

"Actually these supplies aren't that many at all, and since you now possess them, you can expand your fleet next. Once you finish your academy studies and reach a local grand fleet, you'll have sufficient strength to guarantee the safety of the place you guard." Ninghai smiled.

"Furthermore, if you feel indebted to them, you can make the lectures more vivid, letting them truly learn and master the knowledge; that would be the greatest reward for them."

Hearing Ninghai's words, Qin Ge nodded deeply, "Understood; I will certainly prepare the lessons well and absolutely not disappoint their expectations."

"Hehe, that's fine. So keep these supplies, work hard to expand your fleet; the Dean is very optimistic about you." Ninghai said.

"Mm, I will definitely do so, certainly not let down the Dean's expectations." Qin Ge nodded.

"Then that's settled." Ninghai smiled, "I'll head off now; Ping Hai is still there looking at the warehouse. I'm afraid she can't resist sneaking steamed buns again and neglecting proper meals, so I won't stay longer."

"Since that's the case, then I'll see you off." Qin Ge said.

"No need, the warehouse isn't far from here; I'll be there shortly. Besides, I heard Belfast say you're writing the teaching manual, so go ahead and busy yourself with that—no need to worry about me." Ninghai said, then directly opened the door and walked out……