Everyone was in awe of Reynolds' ability to see the bigger picture and think about the bigger picture in detail. This was also a very important factor in a leader's ability. Now, no one dared to underestimate Reynolds anymore.
Kata slammed the table and stood up. "Good! Arson! I love it! Commander Reynolds, let me take the lead! " He liked to be in the limelight, so he was naturally willing to take the lead even though entering the tiger's den was also a very dangerous thing.
When everyone saw his excited face, they all cursed in their hearts, "What a weirdo!"
Reynolds shook his head. "Commander Kata, it's a pity that you have another mission."
Vashlaki nodded at Reynolds' decision. He was familiar with his subordinate's fiery personality and knew that he was not suited for ambushes that required a lot of patience even though his fire element spiritual energy was very strong. Vashlaki found more and more that his superior was different from the rest. Other than being bold and careful with his plans, he also used people well.
Seeing Kata's disappointed face, Reynolds smiled. "The other mission is also very important. It's yours!"
Kata grinned when he heard the word 'important'. The feeling of being important made him feel like he was floating in the air. Vashlaki saw this and immediately added another comment to his evaluation of Reynolds: he knew how to calm his subordinates and inspire their morale at any time.
Karin timidly said, "C-Commander, should we tell our own soldiers about the enemy's true strength? Although it's not good news, it's better to let them be mentally prepared so that they won't panic when the time comes." Women had a weaker view of the overall situation, but they were sensitive and knew how to think from a psychological perspective. Karin's opinion was quite pertinent as well. It was just that this young priestess was quite shy. After stuttering, the lieutenant general's face turned red as well, as if what she had brought up wasn't a strategic point but a topic of interest.
Reynolds agreed with her suggestion. "Of course we have to tell them. But we can also add something else. Tell them that the reinforcements will arrive in three days. That way, they won't feel pressured."
Charm Master Bruce was puzzled. "But the reinforcements won't arrive in three days. As far as I know, it'll take at least seven days."
Reynolds said calmly, "We're just doing this to calm the soldiers down."
"Commander, you can't do this! You're lying! The consequences will be severe!" Lawrence, the former commander-in-chief of Bai Ao City, immediately objected.
Looking at his face that was even more square than a brick, Reynolds knew that he was an extremely inflexible antique. He thought to himself, If it weren't for Vashlaki taking over your position and giving the order to retreat in advance, the warriors of Bai Ao City would have been wiped out. He didn't explain much and only said, "Let me tell everyone a story."
No one expected him to be in such a good mood at this juncture, but they knew he must have a deeper meaning, so they all listened attentively.
Renault cleared his throat and said, "Once upon a time, there was a mercenary group of water sorcerers who were all sacrificed in a battle with sorcerers. They got lost in the desert and drank all the water. The mercenaries were tired and thirsty and could barely hold on. At this time, the leader of the mercenary group said, 'Everyone, cheer up. I remember now. Not far ahead, there are a few agate trees that can survive in the desert. The agate fruits are juicy and sweet. If we hurry, we will be able to eat them soon.' The mercenaries' spirits were lifted and they felt that their steps were lighter. However, they still didn't see any agate trees after a long time. Finally, someone couldn't help but ask the commander again. "
The commander said, "Maybe I remembered wrongly. It should be a little further ahead. You know, it's hard to tell the distance in the desert, but I feel that it shouldn't be too far away."
Thus, everyone once again perked up and continued their journey. However, after walking for a long time, they still didn't see the agate tree as they wished. The commander apologized again and promised that it would definitely be a little further ahead. The mercenaries, who were almost exhausted, regained their strength after receiving the assurance and continued to move forward. After being disappointed again and again, they finally realized that the commander was lying to them. However, at this time, they accidentally found an oasis that was even more exciting than the agate trees. "
Reynolds smiled at the captivated crowd and said, "White lies are sometimes necessary."
Vosshlaki was the first to agree. "I agree. Military law is dead. The best decision is the one that suits the situation the most!"
Seeing that Vosshlaki had no objections, brick-faced Lawrence kept quiet. If it weren't for Vosshlaki's timely assistance and command of the situation, the precarious Bai Ao City would have been conquered long ago.
Kata laughed happily. "Haha, if their food is burned, they'll have to go back. What's the point of worrying so much?"
Reynolds waved his hand and said, "No, I think it'll be difficult for us to burn all of the enemy's food. No matter if they have spare food or if they can save some when it's burned, we don't have enough people to ambush them. It's very likely that there will be some food left that will be enough for them to use for a few days. If they fail when they're sure to win, the enemy might be angry and want to vent their anger on us. They might try to attack Will City crazily while they still have food. If that's the case, their attacks will be very crazy. Therefore, it's more important for our soldiers to be mentally prepared! "
Kata felt that it made sense and said worriedly, "Commander Reynolds, what should we do? If they don't care about the cost, it's not impossible for them to take Will City in a short time. By then, they'll be able to take Will City with the food in the city. "He admired Reynolds and directly asked for his opinion.
Reynolds's face darkened. He slowly spat out a word. "Burn!"
Everyone was once again confused and confused. They asked, "Burn? Burn what? "
Renault smiled and said, "We'll burn our own food. If we can't hold on any longer, we'll burn all the food in the city. Even if the enemy can take over Will City, it will be an empty city without any supplies. When the reinforcements of our empire arrive, they will have to obediently bow their hands and let us have our way, like a tortoise retracting its head. Wrong, it should be that they'll have to go back before the empire's army arrives. Otherwise, they'll starve to death in Will City and no one will help collect their corpses. Haha … "
Reynolds's terrifying laughter echoed in the room, causing everyone to feel a chill in their hearts. There was absolutely no need to worry about the empire's material reinforcements. It didn't matter even if they had to sacrifice all of the food in the city. However, this would be a serious blow to the enemy. Wu Di's blow would probably make them dizzy. Sacrificing a hundred for the enemy! Poison!
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