Chapter 110 Desperate Situation

Kang Dinghuang was extremely opposed to, or rather, somewhat disgusted by, Zhou Xian's strategic plan to encircle and annihilate Bana City.

During their last conversation, Zhou Xian had generously said, "You don't need to worry about the Bana City plan. Let's each focus on our own work. You just need to organize the rebel army to fight a blocking action."

But less than a week later, Zhou Xian put pressure on Kang Dinghuang through a high-ranking official in the Chinese Legion headquarters.

Zhou Xian didn't directly tell Kang Dinghuang about the decision to send rebel troops to support Zhan Chui (War Hammer), but instead brought in a deputy commander-in-chief to issue the order to Kang Dinghuang behind the scenes.

What did this mean?

In fact, Zhou Xian knew very well that if he communicated this matter directly with Kang Dinghuang, the latter would most likely not agree. In terms of position level, Zhou's position was definitely higher than Kang's, but the two were not directly subordinate. The Qingyi Bureau (Blue Coat Bureau) directly connected with the regional council, so Zhou Xian did not have the authority to directly order the Qingyi Bureau.

But in order to quickly wrap up the situation in Bana City, it was necessary to bring in troops and use numbers to overcome the quality of the Blackwater Legion.

Considering the above reasons, Zhou Xian chose the most convenient method, directly contacting the upper echelons of the Chinese Legion and asking his uncles and elders to mobilize Kang Dinghuang.

In this way, the two would not have to argue, and Kang Dinghuang would have to comply.

But what about Kang Dinghuang? He was a hundred times unwilling. From a macro-strategic perspective, he completely disagreed with Zhou Xian's layout. He felt that using Bana City as the center to fight a major battle with the Ruler Army was putting the cart before the horse. And from a personal emotional perspective, he was also very disgusted.

Deputy Commander Xu's words, "You must assist Zhou Xian in doing a good job," made Kang Dinghuang feel that his efforts over the past two years had been completely wasted, and even his position for the rest of his life had been made clear.

Kang Dinghuang was very depressed, but there was nothing he could do. The elite label of the Chinese Legion on him was too strong. Disobeying the orders from the top would not end well.

Having no other choice, Kang Dinghuang set off to find the commander-in-chief of the rebel army, preparing to have them mobilize troops to support Zhan Chui.

...

Two days later.

On June 2, 1966, Zhao Wei Hu of the Ruler Army officially received a phone call from Bana City requesting cooperation. Tagu sent a senior colonel staff officer to secretly fly to the Ruler Army base to negotiate, while Zhao Wei Hu did not show his face, leaving everything to Gou Liuzi (Dog Six).

Inside the Slanica Ruler Army base.

Su Tianyu was trimming his fingernails with nail clippers, looking very pretentious.

Tagu's chief of staff looked at Su Tianyu's cowardly appearance and felt very dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to get angry in person.

The situation in Bana City was already very critical. Two days had passed, and Tagu had long received news that the rebel army was about to reinforce Zhan Chui, which was undoubtedly a fatal threat to Tagu, who only had 18,000 troops.

No matter how good the Blackwater Legion was, it only had so many people. If the two armies of the rebel army really arrived on the outskirts of Bana City and joined forces with the Zhan Chui mercenary group of more than 20,000 people, Tagu could be overwhelmed with sheer numbers.

There was no choice but to ask for help. Currently, the only force that could help send troops to fight a blocking action was the Ruler Army.

Su Tianyu trimmed his fingernails, and said faintly, "We are poor, we lack money!"

The senior colonel was not an idiot, and immediately followed up with the question, "Then how much military funding do you need us to support?"

"How much do you think is appropriate?" Su Tianyu asked back.

"Bana City's finances have always been controlled by the administrative机构 (jigou; organization), and our military doesn't have much money. Booker has already rebelled, and Bana City's foreign exchange reserves are basically under his control..." The senior colonel was explaining his difficulties.

"Let's fight for fifteen days first. I want two hundred million," Su Tianyu interrupted directly.

The senior colonel clenched his fist, "Mr. Su, military expenses are allocated quarterly, and our financial reserves...!"

"Don't tell me about your difficulties. If you want to talk about that, I can talk to you for two days and two nights here," Su Tianyu frowned and replied, "We are not a military unit under the jurisdiction of the 政辅 (zhengfu; government). Our nature is no different from that of mercenaries. Mobilizing troops requires money."

The senior colonel hesitated for a long time, "Okay, okay, we agree to this condition."

After talking about money, Su Tianyu stood up, threw the nail clippers on the table, turned around and left, "In our area, the Ruler Army and the Third Division will do their best to block the rebel army, but I can't guarantee that not a single troop will get through. If any combat units break through, we won't chase them. We have too few people, and if we stretch the front line too long, we won't be able to take care of either side."

The senior colonel immediately stood up, "When will the battle begin?"

"Bai Shun, you talk to them about the future canal cooperation contract," Su Tianyu shouted as he walked out, "We'll send troops after you're done talking."

"Please!" The senior colonel was so anxious that he bowed to Su Tianyu.

Su Tianyu walked to the door, suddenly stopped, and turned back to point at the other party, "Oh, right, there's one more condition."

"What condition?" the senior colonel asked.

"The last time I went to your Bernardo Manor, your legion commander Tagu, he was shooting dogs and telling us to get lost. I was very uncomfortable," Su Tianyu said with a smile, "I'm a vengeful person."

The senior colonel was speechless.

"How about this? You have Tagu hang our Ruler Army flag at the gate of Bernardo Manor to show his sincerity," Su Tianyu said bluntly, "Hehe, that's how Orientals are! Where you lose face, you have to get it back. You understand, right?"

The senior colonel gritted his teeth, "I understand, Mr. Su."

"You're a good negotiator, haha!" Su Tianyu pushed the door and left.

Gu Bai Shun walked in, gestured to invite, and directly placed a stack of documents on the table, "This is the cooperation plan for future canal trade. Read it once, sign it, and it's non-negotiable."

The senior colonel clenched his teeth and nodded slowly, "Okay, I'll take a look, sir."

That's how political and military situations are. One second, you may still be powerful and infinitely glorious, but the next second, you may be down and out due to changes in the situation.

...

After Su Tianyu left the meeting room, he went directly to Zhao Wei Hu's room.

Jiang Zhou, Da Bai, Chief of Staff Wu, Xin Xiaodong and others were all inside.

"How did it go?" Jiang Zhou asked.

"I made Tagu hang our Ruler Army flag at his doorstep," Su Tianyu replied with a smile.

"Awesome!" Jiang Zhou clapped his hands and replied, "As expected of someone who can wear the same pants as me, that's satisfying! That's how you have to deal with him!"

"What about the military funding?" Zhao Wei Hu asked the question he was most concerned about.

"Two hundred million for the first fifteen days," Su Tianyu replied truthfully, "This price is not low. They may not be able to agree if we ask for more. To put it bluntly, they may not even spend that much money hiring private armed forces from South America."

"Okay, acceptable," Zhao Wei Hu immediately stood up and shouted, "Third Division, Ruler Army, prepare to enter the designated blocking locations!"

"Wait a minute!" Su Tianyu stood up, "I have people outside, but I still need a regiment to keep in reserve."

"Who do you want?" Zhao Wei Hu asked.

"Commander, is there any need to ask?! What's my relationship with my Sixth Master? He'll definitely use me!" Xin Xiaodong interjected confidently.