Chapter 1570: Operational Plan

The French Zhian-suo, that sounds like a good idea.

Qin Zhangfeng thought this, and he asked again: "About how many muskets are in a Zhian-suo?"

Chief Wang thought for a moment and said: "A Zhian-suo has about two hundred muskets."

Hearing this answer, the thought that had just emerged in Qin Zhangfeng's mind was instantly shattered.

What can two hundred muskets do!

The Indians here now have thirty thousand people, but the weapons are only enough to arm one thousand.

Qin Zhangfeng frowned, then asked again: "Besides these muskets, what else is there?"

Although muskets are the best choice, they also need other troop types to cooperate, for example, Spear Infantry; if one could obtain War Horses, it wouldn't even take many.

A dozen horses would be enough to form a powerful Cavalry unit; with a Cavalry unit, Qin Zhangfeng has the confidence to lead these Indians to break out of the French Colonial Area.

"Besides this, what other places can you get muskets from?" Qin Zhangfeng asked in a deep voice.

Chief Wang thought for a moment, then said: "We still have over ten thousand brothers currently in the French military camps; I don't know if they have a Method to get muskets."

Hearing this news, Qin Zhangfeng's expression changed, revealing joy.

"Why didn't you say so earlier."

Chief Wang was stunned, thinking to himself that you didn't ask either.

"These brothers are currently working as laborers in the French military camps; they also cannot come into contact with muskets, so I didn't mention it."

Chief Wang adopted a gentler manner to tell Qin Zhangfeng.

Qin Zhangfeng nodded; so that was it.

But since they are in the French military camps, they have a chance.

Qin Zhangfeng thought for a moment and said: "How did you arrange these brothers before?"

Chief Wang laid out his previous ideas completely.

After listening, Qin Zhangfeng fell into silence.

Generally speaking, Chief Wang's plan was very simple: the first step is to occupy the equipment depot, the second step is for the uprising to succeed...

There was absolutely no detailed plan for the middle.

Qin Zhangfeng said decisively: "This plan won't work; I will reformulate the uprising plan."

Chief Wang just wanted to refute a few words, as his plan was clearly flawless, so why wouldn't it work.

But just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by Qin Zhangfeng's stern gaze.

Qin Zhangfeng spoke slowly: "An uprising is not a war between your tribes; we only have thirty thousand troops, less than one thousand muskets, and the Bullet supply is pitifully low; you are using these to fight against the French professional troops."

"How many can survive."

Chief Wang was instantly silent upon hearing this; he had always felt that as long as he had enough conviction, he could defeat the French.

Now, thinking about it, how childish this idea of his really was.

Qin Zhangfeng slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said: "Tell me about the current situation of your Indians, and I will formulate the plan."

Chief Wang thought for a moment and said: "..."

Qin Zhangfeng listened and took notes, spending a full two hours before he finished listening to Chief Wang.

Qin Zhangfeng let out a breath and looked at the recorded status of these Indians; most of the Indians lived very painfully under the French.

Most of them were enslaved by the French, but their conditions and treatment were much better than those slaves transported from other places.

Indians could be found in almost every industry in the French Colonial Area.

But they all belonged to the very bottom layer.

Qin Zhangfeng nodded; the skills these people possessed were too miscellaneous, and if they were to be used for an uprising, there would likely be some difficulty.

They need a little training.

Although time is tight and the task is heavy, there is no faster Method.

At least half of the thirty thousand people have no combat experience; putting such a bunch of greenhorns on the battlefield, facing the attack of a professional army like the French, they would definitely be instantly

torn into pieces.

Troops must be trained.

Just at this moment, Wan Shang and Fang Dalong walked in.

Seeing the two, Qin Zhangfeng stood up to greet them, saying: "Brother Wan, Brother Fang."

The two returned the greeting, but sat down absent-mindedly and sighed.

Only then did they notice Qin Zhangfeng was here; they looked at Qin Zhangfeng and asked: "General Qin, are you staying here comfortably?"

"If there is anything, General Qin, just tell us two directly."

Qin Zhangfeng nodded; he looked at the two, whose faces lacked their usual spirit, their brows furrowed into a 'chuan' shape.

Qin Zhangfeng asked: "Have you two encountered any difficulties?"

Wan Shang glanced at Qin Zhangfeng, then looked at Chief Wang.

Qin Zhangfeng understood, but said: "Two brothers, rest assured, this is Chief Wang; you haven't met him."

"The surname Wang was bestowed by Mr. Qingyang Shuo."

"He is not an outsider."

The two suddenly realized and hurriedly greeted: "Chief Wang, Chief Wang."

Chief Wang returned the greeting.

Having dispelled their concerns, the two then sighed: "It's nothing major, it's just that Richard, that scoundrel, gave us both a task; it's a bit thorny regarding Longyan City."

"Oh, what matter could make Brother Wan and Brother Fang feel it is thorny?"

"Sigh, it's nothing major; Richard just wants to confirm Longyan City's attitude toward the French and wants to formally establish cooperation with Longyan City."

Qin Zhangfeng was stunned and said: "Regarding this matter, Mr. Qingyang Shuo already made a decision; you can rest assured, Longyan City will maintain a neutral attitude."

Wan Shang smiled bitterly: "General, that is not what we are worried about; we are worried that Richard will not believe it, and he already intends to use force against Longyan City."

Hearing this, Qin Zhangfeng frowned deeply.

Wan Shang added: "Richard is a suspicious person; even if we show him proof of Mr. Qingyang Shuo's ideas, it will not completely dispel his concerns."

"After all, our current geographical location in Longyan City, combined with the terrifying strength of Longyan City's technological weapons, is daunting."

"It is hard to ensure that Richard will not use force against Longyan City."

Qin Zhangfeng shook his head: "Mr. Qingyang Shuo has already thought of what you have thought of, so you can rest assured."

"Just report this matter to Richard; Mr. Qingyang Shuo sent me this time to also tell you that Longyan City can cooperate with France, only it must be done in secret."

"If Richard still does not believe it, I can also help you," Qin Zhangfeng said solemnly.

Hearing these words, the two of them finally felt at ease.

Qin Zhangfeng added: "By the way, Brother Wan and Brother Fang, do you know of any secluded places nearby? It would be best if no one knows about them."

Wan Shang was stunned and asked: "General, what do you need such a place for?"

"To train troops; the combat quality of the Indians is too poor."

Wan Shang thought for a moment but frowned, unable to think of any place that could satisfy Qin Zhangfeng's requirements.

Fang Dalong's eyes lit up, and he said: "What about this place, our Small Tavern?"

"Small Tavern?" Qin Zhangfeng looked at the Small Tavern; it was only two or three rooms, what kind of troops could be trained there?

Wan Shang suddenly thought of something: "I know now."