Su Han found it hard to believe that Chu Shi would entertain such a radical idea.
"Chu Shi, are you agreeing with Major General Hua Deyun's plan?" Su Han asked again, seeking confirmation.
After all, Chu Shi's calculations were based on probability. He would typically halt any dangerous actions that exceeded a certain probability threshold, which was why Su Han felt the need to double-check.
Chu Shi nodded. "That's right. I agree with Major General Hua Deyun. With a few minor adjustments, it can be an excellent plan. My arrival here was also for a similar plan."
"Similar plan?"
"Precisely. I've also formulated a plan akin to what Major General Hua Deyun envisioned. I came here to examine data regarding its feasibility."
At this moment, the screen in front of Chu Shi was receiving data, which was now in its final stages.
"99%... 100%... Complete."
Upon completion, Chu Shi immediately opened the data, and a video began to play. The footage was captured from a bird's-eye view.
Chu Shi fast-forwarded the video, then quickly paused it.
Su Han immediately recognized the scene as Baise Gui Shu Fu, specifically the location where they had shot down the alien spacecraft. The downed spacecraft was still there.
"Isn't this where we shot down that spacecraft? It's still there?" Su Han remarked.
"Indeed, the spacecraft is still there," Chu Shi replied. "And in the distance, there are some Tatajiao people active. It's been over a dozen hours since the spacecraft was shot down, but their accomplices, the Four-Armed Xi people, haven't come to search it. This indicates that the Four-Armed Xi people's main base no longer considers the Tatajiao planet important. Once the spacecraft was destroyed, relevant signals would have been sent to their allies. The fact that no Four-Armed Xi people have arrived here for so long suggests a few possibilities: One, they are too far from Tatajiao Planet and haven't received the signal yet. Two, the Four-Armed Xi people stationed on Tatajiao Planet are too few, and each has their own tasks, leaving them no time to clean up the mess left by their comrade. Or three, the Four-Armed Xi people left to monitor Tatajiao Planet are all self-serving and pay no attention to each other."
Hearing this, Su Han realized Chu Shi was making a lot of sense. After all, the Four-Armed Xi people had already turned Tatajiao Planet into a dumping ground, so it was understandable why they wouldn't want to come here.
Major General Hua Deyun smiled. "If even Colonel Chu says so, then let's act now!"
"Major General Hua Deyun, how many personnel and vehicles can you mobilize?" Chu Shi inquired.
Major General Hua Deyun consulted a schedule. "We can deploy seven hundred personnel and two hundred and sixty vehicles."
"What about firepower?" Chu Shi continued.
"In terms of firepower, each person will have a standard assault rifle. Additionally, we have heavy machine guns and rocket launchers. One of the heavy machine gun vehicles is equipped with a batch of shells etched with magic arrays. Our firepower far exceeds what you and the alien spacecraft encountered. Even if ten more spacecraft were to appear, as long as they descend below one hundred meters, we can definitely shoot them down. Of course, if these spacecraft fly too high, our heavy machine guns won't be able to reach them. I can't make absolute guarantees."
Major General Hua Deyun finished speaking and looked at Chu Shi, as the decision to proceed rested with him.
Su Han also turned his gaze to Chu Shi, contemplating whether the operation should commence that night. It was a difficult choice, and a wrong decision could lead to adverse consequences.
"Have the trucks been reinforced? Can they travel one thousand four hundred kilometers round trip within seven hours?" Chu Shi asked.
Major General Hua Deyun quickly replied, "No, no, our trucks are not capable of that. Seven hours for a one-thousand-four-hundred-kilometer round trip is impossible. These vehicles have ordinary engines and cannot reach speeds of two hundred kilometers per hour. They would only achieve such speeds after being equipped with hover engines."
"So, they are not reinforced trucks," Chu Shi stated. "Major General Hua Deyun, what is the speed of the vehicles? What is the maximum speed they can achieve in this terrain?"
"Our trucks are made of Dragon Country military-grade materials," Major General Hua Deyun explained. "In this desert, their speed would be around 80 kilometers per hour. Traveling in unpaved deserts is not fast. On normal roads, our trucks can achieve speeds exceeding 120 kilometers per hour."
Having obtained the data he needed, Chu Shi immediately formulated a plan. "In that case, this plan will take two days. First, you will reach Baise Gui Shu Fu tonight. It is currently 21:00. You need to arrive before sunrise, by 6:00 AM tomorrow. Once you arrive, you will remain in position for one day, and then at night, you will begin the operation to retrieve all important data and equipment from Baise Gui Shu Fu. The return time will be set for 9:00 PM tomorrow night."
Major General Hua Deyun considered the plan. "It seems time is extremely tight. To achieve this, we'll need to maintain speeds above 80 kilometers per hour."
Chu Shi nodded. "Indeed. Therefore, the drivers need to be highly skilled, and the quality of the trucks must be even better."
Major General Hua Deyun immediately reassured him. "Don't worry. Our drivers are all highly experienced, and the trucks are of excellent quality. Each vehicle will have two drivers who can rotate, so there's no need to worry about fatigue."
"In that case, this plan can proceed," Chu Shi declared. "Deputy Minister Su Han, please issue the order."
Su Han nodded. "Yes, Major General Hua Deyun, please make your preparations. In accordance with the principle that all areas in the alternate world are managed by our Alternate World Development Department, I now order this plan to commence."
"Yes, sir! The order has been received! We will commence operations immediately!"
Major General Hua Deyun pressed a button to open the public channel, connecting with the seven hundred personnel to issue commands.
Immediately, a Dragon Country team on the ground swiftly boarded the available trucks. After checking the fuel levels, they covered the vehicles with camouflage netting and drove off towards the southeast.