701 Killing the Leader Operation (1/2)
Chapter 701-Killing the Leader Operation
Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
”A fire attack? What about using fire?” Zheng He suggested.
When he was simulating the battle, Zheng He kept on thinking about potential strategies. Although the Monarch had rejected the frogmen plan, Zheng He did not give up and suggested another plan.
”How so?” Ouyang Shuo did not pour cold water onto Zheng He's eagerness.
”Take alchemical oil and straws onto the Cima Boats and arrange for frogmen to pull the boats underwater. When they get close to the enemy, light up the boats; the enemy would not be able to survive, ” Zheng He explained.
Ouyang Shuo thought about this suggestion and shook his head, ”First, the enemy has cannons. The Cima Boats are such obvious targets. Even before they get close, they would be shot. At that point, even the frogmen would get hit.”
”Secondly, the river is narrow and the enemy troops are pincering us from left and right. Even if the Cima Boats gets close and ignites a fire, if the fire spreads, we might burn ourselves.”
”How about we use the night sky to splash the alchemical fire oil onto the enemy warships?”
”The frogmen are amazing, but they are not superheroes. How can they bring large amounts of alchemical fire oil into the enemy fortress and not be noticed in the process?” Ouyang Shuo laughed as he shook his head.
When Zheng He heard this response, his expression turned to one of shame, ”Monarch has thought about it thoroughly.”
Ouyang Shuo looked at Jia Xu once more. He saw that Jia Xu had already looked away from the sand board and was smiling, ”Mister, do you have a method?”
”I do actually have one.” Jia Xu nodded.
”Mister, please speak!” Ouyang Shuo was delighted.
”The two strategies raised by the admiral are good but have some limitations. Both strategies use the frogmen as the core. During this period of time, I've also come to understand how unique the frogmen are.”
Jia Xu paused before continuing, ”Your frogmen are really mysterious, coming and going without a trace, like dragons crossing a river, you can see the front but not the tail. With that, only sending them to scout, chisel boats, or support matters is underusing their ability.”
”What?” Zheng He obviously did not agree.
The nattle in the Mediterranean had already proved the value of the frogmen.
”Since they are dragons, they cannot act like snakes and must show their true powers. Dragons can hide in the dust and also change the weather as they please. To cleanly end this battle the best way is to slay their leader, ” Jia Xu responded to Zheng He's doubts.
”Slay their leader?” A light appeared in Ouyang Shuo's eyes.
In reality, the responsibility and role of the frogmen, apart from scouting the enemy, was to target the enemy leader. Ouyang Shuo did not think about this move because he felt that the frogmen had not truly formed up.
Ouyang Shuo truly did not have the confidence to send them on such a high difficulty mission.
”Based on intel, the enemy has a commanding officer and Wulin and Red Cliff each have a symbolic flagship. As long as the frogmen go in and kill them, even just one is enough, it would be of large help to our plan.” Jia Xu elaborated.
”Mister, let me interrupt. The enemy flagship is comparable to our Dragon Head, and there are no less than two thousand soldiers. If we count in the sailors, there are even more. The difficulty is really high; if we are not careful, we might alert the entire fortress.”
”At that time, the plan would have failed, and the enemy would be alerted to our presence.” Ouyang Shuo expressed his worries.
If they could really kill the leader, Ouyang Shuo would naturally be willing.
Jia Xu probably did not know about the settings of the battle map toward players. If Xiong Ba and Zhan Lang were assassinated, their forces would disappear.
Then, they truly could take down Red Cliff without breaking a sweat.
Now, the crux of the problem laid in how to ensure that they succeeded in killing the leader.
Ouyang Shuo's knew that Xiong B was really cunning and scheming. His protection of his warship was at an exaggerated level.
If they really failed, they would have problems at hand.
Jia Xu was really relaxed, smiling, ”As long as we plan it out, our success rate is above 70; it's worth a shot.”
”Please speak!” Ouyang Shuo bowed.
”First, the Monarch said that the enemy warship, especially the flagship, is the same as ours. Hence, we have an advantage as the frogmen know the entire layout. We can also create detailed action plans and emergency actions, such things also can be practiced.”
”That can be done.” Ouyang Shuo nodded.
”Secondly, we can use alchemical fire oil. Based on my understandings, small amounts of it can be placed in barrels. When they enter, they can place them at crucial locations before igniting it. This can stop the officers onboard from helping and also stop other ships from assisting.” Jia Xu said.
When Ouyang Shuo heard this plan, he frowned, ”Then wouldn't the frogmen onboard have a high chance of dying?”
”For the plan to succeed, some sacrifices are needed.”
This response sent a shiver down his spine, as expected from the venomous strategist. To enact this plan, no less than three thousand frogmen were needed. As for the number that could escape, it would be a minority.