Chapter 480: Chapter 224: Absolute Earth Heaven Communication, Fourth on the Yellow List (Request for Monthly Ticket)
"I propose that for the upcoming battle, Brother Xu should continue to serve as the temporary commander of the entire army!"
As soon as Zhong Qiang said this, everyone in the conference room showed surprised expressions.
Even Xu Zhou was a little taken aback.
Continue to let him serve as the commander? Isn’t that a bit too frivolous?
The reassignment of commanders in various war zones is designated by high-grade officials of the Military Department. The appointment of a commander must pass multiple evaluations and trials.
In the previous battle, Xu Zhou had also taken the initiative to propose assuming control of the entire army only under forced circumstances.
But for him to continue as the commander in the upcoming battle seemed a bit against the norm.
Xu Zhou himself had this thought, let alone others.
Seeing the varied expressions of the crowd, Zhong Qiang couldn’t help but say, "What are your opinions?"
The Deputy Commander said, "We have already seen Brother Xu Zhou’s strength. If he serves as the commander, I have no objections. However, how will we report to the Military Department regarding the evaluation of war merits afterward?"
Others also nodded slightly.
The evaluation of war merits is significantly related to one’s identity.
In a campaign, the commander naturally receives the most war merits, followed by the deputy commander, and then other martial artists.
But Xu Zhou is not the commander, yet he is taking on the responsibilities of a commander, so how should the merits be judged then?
What the Deputy Commander said concerned not only Zhong Qiang’s interests but also the potential damage to Xu Zhou’s interests.
Xu Zhou said, "Faced with a great enemy, personal interests are insignificant. Even if I don’t receive these war merits, it’s not a big deal."
His words immediately moved the others.
At this moment, Zhong Qiang waved his hand and said, "Brother Xu, since I suggested making you the temporary commander of the entire army, your war merits will certainly be evaluated according to the commander’s status. I will report this clearly to the Military Department."
The Deputy Commander showed a look of surprise and quickly said, "Old Zhong, your merit evaluation will likely be greatly affected."
Xia Liyue also nodded and said, "During wartime, giving up the position of commander to others might be hard for the Military Department to accept."
Zhong Qiang shook his head and said, "You still don’t understand what I mean."
"With the great enemy before us, our primary task is to annihilate the Earth Star 31st Army Group!"
Zhong Qiang solemnly said, "Brother Xu knows well that personal interests are nothing before such important matters, so how can I, as the army’s commander, not know?"
"As long as we can reclaim Xiongma Pass and eliminate the enemy, what does it matter if all these merits are given to Brother Xu!"
Xu Zhou couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of respect.
As expected of a military commander, such vision is indeed different from that of ordinary people!
Zhong Qiang said, "So, do any of you have further objections? If not, then from today on, Xu Zhou will temporarily serve as the commander of my entire 23rd Brigade!"
The Deputy Commander sighed and said, "Since even Old Zhong is saying this, I naturally have nothing to add."
Everyone else nodded in agreement.
...
After arranging the personnel changes, Zhong Qiang began planning the next battle.
Having just won a victory, most people’s thoughts were to take a break, recuperate, and celebrate properly.
However, Zhong Qiang believed, "The enemy is in disorder; we should seize this opportunity, gather the strength of the entire army, and capture Xiongma Pass in one go, then thoroughly annihilate the Earth Star 31st Army Group!"
"Brother Xu, what do you think?"
After speaking, Zhong Qiang subconsciously looked at Xu Zhou.
Xu Zhou said, "Commander Zhong’s words are reasonable."
Zhong Qiang said, "If Brother Xu doesn’t mind, you can call me Brother Zhong."
"Brother Zhong." Xu Zhou smiled and continued, "I believe we should also be wary of other Earth Star forces coming to aid; therefore, before proceeding with the next battle, it’s best to contact allied forces in other war zones to see if we can mobilize their support."
"Indeed so."
Zhong Qiang nodded.
The several individuals then discussed tactics and strategies in the conference room.
In a blink, two hours passed.
Two hours later.
Zhong Qiang got up and walked out of the tent to command the entire army.
"The entire army, follow me, and reclaim Xiongma Pass!"
"Yes!"
In the next moment, thousands in the camp swiftly moved into action.
Within just a few minutes, a force of four thousand was quickly assembled, led by Zhong Qiang and Xu Zhou, magnificently moving towards Xiongma Pass.
...
Time rewinds to a few hours before.
Xiongma Pass.
In the temporary camp of Earth Star.
Kui Lei looked at Yan Di, who was covered in dust, and couldn’t help showing a surprised expression: "Brother Yan, you’ve clearly broken through to the perfection of the fifth realm; who in this 23rd War Zone could defeat you?"
Yan Di’s eyes were cold and he said in a low voice, "On the Blue Star side, there emerged an extraordinary commander, whose realm is only at the initial stage of the fifth realm, but his control of the battle formation far surpasses other commanders."
"He can exert double the power of a battle formation!"
At first, Kui Lei was not too concerned, but when he heard Yan Di’s last words, he couldn’t help but be shocked.
"Exert double the power of a battle formation?"
It is known that the control of a battle formation varies greatly between different people.
Some can only exert a third of its power, while others can exert half of its power.
But true genius commanders can perfectly exert the power of a battle formation!
Such individuals are already a rare presence in the ranks of commanders, capable of commanding a military formation of over ten thousand, with a very high status.
But in legendary texts, above such individuals, there exists an even more terrifying presence.
These are not only capable of perfectly exerting the power of a battle formation but can also double it on that basis!
Such individuals are only recorded in legendary works.
In reality, even the prodigies of Earth Star have never seen one.
"Brother Yan, are you sure it’s true?" Kui Lei’s expression was unprecedentedly serious, "If there really is someone like this in the Blue Star Camp, we must report it to the higher-ups immediately!"