Chapter 178 Action Before the War

In the conference room of the An family, the officers present were a bit dumbfounded by An Zecheng's words.

Not notify the garrison? Wouldn't this cause conflict?

An Zecheng didn't explain further. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the map, deep in thought.

The officers below didn't dare to interrupt, instead casting questioning glances at the chief of staff. But even this second-in-command couldn't figure out An's move, and simply shook his head slightly.

Soon, An Zecheng moved again. He drew a horizontal line on the map in the area where District One and Dragon City faced off, then quickly drew a few circles, continuing to instruct, "Okay, in addition to the three regiments supporting Hualei Town, transfer another three regiments. Also, notify Xin Xiaodong's unit to have the Renmin Army's First Army transfer another two regiments to join our transferred troops and hold these points. Remember, do not harass the defense zones of nearby garrisons, and do not cross the line. But, you must engage in face-to-face confrontation with the armed forces of District One!"

An Zecheng put down his pen, turned his head, and added to the others, "Also, do not carry heavy weapons or too much supplies. Have our troops set up simple camps, and in short, do not show too strong of a military defense intention. Conduct activities in the form of patrols! If the Tan family headquarters inquires, have them call me!"

"Yes!" The officers nodded.

...

Dragon City, All-Unification Bureau Building.

After contacting Su Tianyu, Gu Baishun notified Guo Zhengdao, Qiu Ge, and a dozen core members of his intelligence and action departments to come to the conference room for a small meeting.

About twenty minutes later, everyone gathered in the conference room, greeting each other.

"Director Gu!"

Gu Baishun sat at the head of the table, nodded to everyone, put down his coffee cup, and said, "Please sit."

Only then did everyone take their seats, waiting for the meeting to begin.

Gu Baishun got up, walked to the side, pulled over a mobile whiteboard, slapped a photo on it, and turned to everyone, saying, "November 4th is an important date. District One may be planning something big in Dragon City."

Hearing this, the expressions of the others couldn't help but change.

Gu Baishun glanced at everyone and continued, "Therefore, we must complete the bait-laying operation before the 3rd."

Qiu Ge immediately asked, "How do we lay the bait?"

Gu Baishun pointed to the photo on the whiteboard, "We'll use him as bait. Before eight o'clock on the evening of November 3rd, you need to find a way, find an opportunity, to take this person into custody! Remember, do not alert the enemy, and do not let too many people know about this. Whether you lure him, set a trap, or whatever method you use, you must capture him for me!"

Qiu Ge glanced at the photo, a puzzled expression on his face, and couldn't help but say, "Controlling him isn't difficult, but this person might be a die-hard. With such little time, if he doesn't compromise, we might not be able to use him..."

Gu Baishun waved his hand, interrupting him, then picked up a document from the table and threw it directly in front of Guo Zhengdao, saying, "While that's happening, District One will also act simultaneously!"

Guo Zhengdao picked up the document and opened it directly in front of Qiu Ge.

Qiu Ge glanced at the document and couldn't help but be stunned, looking at Gu Baishun in surprise, "You investigated so quickly?"

Gu Baishun said slowly, "The war is coming soon, and we don't have time to prepare."

Qiu Ge nodded and said nothing more.

Gu Baishun put his hands on the table, his eyes sweeping over everyone, and said very seriously, "Our actions in the next two days will determine the opening hand of the first battle of Dragon City! So I hope everyone can perk up and fight this battle well! If this situation can't be opened up, Dragon City will enter a very dangerous situation, and the end of people like us won't be good either."

Hearing this, everyone stood up together and saluted Gu Baishun, "Yes!"

...

At the same time, Tan Family Headquarters.

Tan Hengqiang stood with his hands clasped, sitting in his office, looking at some of the frontline military intelligence that had just been sent in. Beside him, Zhang Xunchen and other core Tan family generals were also present, discussing something in low voices.

After a while, Tan Hengqiang put down the intelligence, looked at Zhang Xunchen, and asked, "What did they say?"

Zhang Xunchen leaned in closer and said softly, "District One's position is that they must be allowed to bring four divisions into the main area of Dragon City in order to resolve the current tense situation. However, to show sincerity, they promised that these four divisions can be placed under the management of our garrison system and listen to our orders!"

Tan Hengqiang sat there, drinking tea calmly, without saying a word.

A general beside him couldn't sit still and said, "District One is really willing to pay a high price this time? Although the four divisions are sleeper agents, they are openly giving us control, which is the attitude to solve the problem."

"Yes! I think the conditions offered by District One are pretty good."

"..."

Some generals also echoed.

Tan Hengqiang sat there, listening to everyone's comments, still not saying a word.

Just then, a division commander next to him suddenly received a call. After finishing the call, he put down his phone, a hint of puzzlement in his voice, and turned to Tan Hengqiang, saying, "Commander, our frontline troops have received news that An family troops have sent three regiments, along with three regiments from Xin Xiaodong's unit, all to the border line, conducting activities next to our area. They said it's to strengthen routine patrols and conduct force reviews on the border line."

Tan Hengqiang's expression finally changed slightly. He paused slightly, then immediately said to Zhang Xunchen, "Call An now and ask him what he's trying to do."

"Yes!"

Zhang Xunchen nodded, took out his phone, dialed An Zecheng's number.

The call was quickly connected. Zhang Xunchen turned on the speakerphone and, in front of everyone, inquired about the border situation to An Zecheng.

An Zecheng's voice was steady, and he said slowly, "That's right, I just received a notice from Xiao Yu that the support troops from the Hua District are about to arrive, but the specific time and location haven't been said yet, just that my troops should go over first to prepare for the reception."

"Is that so? I understand." Zhang Xunchen nodded and asked with a smile, "The Hua District has confirmed that they will provide support?"

"Yes!" An Zecheng said without hesitation, "It is said that the Hua District, in the southern region, through dozens of military mercenary groups, along with logistics units, has created an armed force of more than 300,000 people to support Dragon City!"

Zhang Xunchen was slightly surprised, "Such a big move?"

An Zecheng said as a matter of course, "After all, it's a super district!"

Zhang Xunchen nodded, but didn't ask any further questions, "Okay, then I'll report to the commander-in-chief."

"Okay."

The two hung up the phone, and Zhang Xunchen's eyes immediately fell on Tan Hengqiang.

Tan Hengqiang didn't even think about it and waved his hand, saying, "He's blowing his horn."