Chapter 618: In This Battle, We Play a Supporting Role

Although John Gao Yun's strategic command ability is not very good, he is a senior general after all, and it is impossible that he does not have even basic strategic vision. When he knew that the 12th Independent Technical Force was going to attack Phoenix Fortress, he ordered the regular troops to go north to recover the lost territory and be ready to support the 12th Independent Technical Force at any time.

Not long after the battle of Phoenix Fortress ended, the regular troops arrived at the... ruins of Phoenix Fortress?

"... Is it still necessary to take over?" The regular troops responsible for taking over Phoenix Fortress saw the miserable state of Phoenix Fortress and asked the same question as Amuro.

"It will take another three years to repair it." Yang Hui patted the commander on the shoulder and turned away.

"..."

Everyone stared with dead fish eyes, watching Yang Hui lead people away at an increasingly faster speed, holding their breath in their hearts, wanting to vent but not daring to.

It was not until the 12th Independent Technical Unit left completely that they burst out: "What the hell!? It's rotten like this, is there still a need to accept it!?"

"It won't cost much to tear it down and rebuild it?"

"Is it so brutal? The left side is like being chopped by a big knife, it's all flattened!"

"The people who went in to explore are back. There are no survivors, no prisoners, and very few bodies."

"How come there are not many bodies?"

"There is a skylight on the top of the head, which is a sign of melting. It should be the main gun of the [Qilin-class] that penetrated from head to toe."

"Hiss~! Isn't this too brutal? The main gun of the [Qilin-class] can directly penetrate the outer wall of the colony satellite! And two ships fired at the same time!?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, although they are enemies, I mourn for them."

"Well... I feel sorry for them for 3 seconds."

This situation was naturally reported to John Gao Yun. When he heard the news and saw the photos and video records sent back, his mouth and eyes twitched constantly. There is only more brutality, not the most brutal.

However, John Gaoyun did not blame Yang Hui. This fortress was originally dispensable. If it was well preserved, it could be repaired and used. If it could not be repaired, it would not matter if it was abandoned. Anyway, the war was over, and the North American theater did not need so many military fortresses. As a tourist attraction in peacetime, one was enough.

"What are your next tasks?" John Gaoyun asked Yang Hui.

"Stand by in the rear."

"Stand by? Hmm..." John Gaoyun was stunned for a moment, but soon understood what Yang Hui meant.

The southern territory of the North American theater has been recovered. The remaining area, to the northwest is the California base, which is a hard bone to chew. It is difficult to take it down. It is also the first target of the North American theater. Simply wait for the new commander-in-chief to arrive before formulating an attack plan.

In the northeast are bases such as NY and DC, which are more symbolic than practical. These bases were repaired after being damaged by the 12th Independent Technical Force last time. However, the commander-in-chief of the Principality of Zeon in the North America War Zone, Major General Som, seemed to have given up the northeast of North America. There are very few troops stationed there, and their biggest role is to protect Karma Zabi, which was previously stationed in NY.

Karma Zabi has now been taken to Odessa by Mark Bay for protection, which means that places like NY and DC are basically empty shells, and conventional troops can easily take them down without the need for the 12th Independent Technical Force to take action.

Yang Hui is giving in and giving these credits to the conventional troops.

"... I know, I will order the conventional troops to advance steadily. If there are any difficulties, I will trouble you to take action."

"No problem."

The tone of the war in the North America War Zone was set in this way. On the one hand, a large army was sent to move towards the California base, but it would not rush to attack. This piece of fat meat would be handed over to the new commander-in-chief to deal with, and in the northeast, some conventional troops would be ordered to advance steadily and steadily recover the lost territory.

As the trump card, the 12th Independent Technical Force stayed in the rear and waited for orders. When there were difficulties, they would go to reduce the casualties of friendly forces. When there were no difficulties, they would rest in the rear and wait for Stan Lee Hawkins to take over John Gao Yun's work, and then launch a general attack on the California base.

"Really not participating?" After the movement, Baki Lulu asked Yang Hui.

"You have to leave a sip of soup for others."

"Well... but what I know is that although the northeast direction is an empty shell, it does not mean that it can be easily taken. Som has not completely abandoned the northeast region. Although there are no large troops stationed, he has placed several elite teams in that area to carry out guerrilla warfare."

"Are you worried that the casualties of conventional troops are too large?"

"Just to avoid unnecessary losses."

"It's better to let them go, otherwise they will be taken care of by us like giant babies."

"I understand."

No matter how powerful the 12th Independent Technical Force is, it is only a unit, a speck of dust in the entire war vortex. It is unrealistic to rely on the 12th Independent Technical Force to end the war.

The main force of a real war has never been a few trump cards or elite troops, but a large conventional force.

They are not required to be very powerful, but at least have to have basic combat capabilities and maintain the stability of the front line.

Just like this time, they were asked to fight against the guerrilla warfare carried out by the elite squad of the Principality of Zeon. They may also encounter attacks by elite troops and ace soldiers on the front battlefield. Even if they are stationed at the base on weekdays, they may encounter attacks by elite squads. They will always face this situation.

Therefore, Yang Hui let them face it on their own. Loss or anything like that was none of his business. Besides, there would be casualties in war. How could an iron-clad army be forged? It was forged in the intertwining of blood and tears.

…

Two days later, Stan Lee Hawkins's shuttle landed and handed over work to John Gowan.

"I can see that you guys are very busy these days."

Stan Lee Hawkins came to the station of the 12th Independent Technical Force and saw Yang Hui lying leisurely on a deck chair basking in the sun. Others were training as they should and working as they should, but he was exuding endless energy. The entire station was filled with an aura of impetuousness.

"We have done everything for you, what else do you need to do?"

"Okay, now it's time for you to move."

"Let's go."

The arrival of Stan Lee Hawkins meant that the war in the North American theater should come to an end. Yang Hui ended his leisurely sunbathing time and went to the headquarters with Stan Lee Hawkins to formulate a combat plan with the staff.

"My thoughts are this..." Although Stan Lee Hawkins has just arrived in the North American Theater today and has just taken over the command of the North American Theater from John Gowan, it does not mean that he did anything before he came. He didn't even do his homework. He learned about the general situation of the North American theater on the shuttle, and also had his own ideas about the combat plans for the North American theater and the California base.

After listening to Stan Lee Hawkins's ideas, everyone began to simulate the battle plan in their minds. The staff members all lamented that he was indeed the new commander-in-chief who was transferred by Rebil personally. He could come up with a good battle plan as soon as he took office. They all It is difficult to provide valid opinions.

But Yang Hui found areas that could be optimized.

"My troops are also divided into three groups."

"Sea, land and air?" Stan Lee Hawkins thought of Yang Hui's thoughts.

"That's right." While talking about his thoughts, he zoomed in on the California base on the combat map and focused on the coastal ports and submarine bases. "The California base is the largest of the Principality of Zeon on Earth. The base is also the base camp of the Principality of Zeon's strongest force on Earth - the submarine force. The power in the water can be imagined.

Moreover, Som arranged the defense circle of the California base very perfectly, and could not find any loopholes that could be exploited, so... the only option was to attack by force. "

"...So you want to say that you will be the vanguard this time?"

"Yes." Yang Hui nodded.

"But wouldn't it be too spread out? After all, there are only so many of you."

"My idea is that teams 2 to 5 launch attacks from the ground. Whether it is Russ's super mega cannon or George's super electromagnetic gun, they can carry out long-range fire strikes, eliminate some enemy forces in advance, and reduce the enemy's A hole was opened in the defensive circle.

Then, the Lunar and White Fortress carried out air strikes, and the 6th to 10th squadrons escorted and contained the enemy's air force, expanding the chaos while gaining opportunities for the air strike force..."

"Wait! I remember that the 12th Independent Technical Force only has 10 teams, and 9 teams are responsible for land and air. What about water?"

"I will personally lead Team 1 to contain the submarine force..."

"It's too dangerous. There are only nine of you. I will send three more brigades to join you..."

"No, Team 1 will tear a hole in the underwater defense line of the submarine force. When the conventional underwater force finds an opportunity, it will break through the defense line and conduct landing operations. Leave us alone."

"At least let the submarine..."

"No need." Yang Hui interrupted Stan Lee Hawkins and retorted seriously, "The Federation's submarines pose no threat to Zeon's submarine force, and may even hold us back, so after all the underwater mobile suit units attack, , let the submarine retreat immediately."

"...How sure are you?" Stan Lee Hawkins asked.

"Ten percent."

"...Leave it to you." Stan Lee Hawkins saw the complete confidence in Yang Hui's eyes and the absolute trust in his subordinates. He was not speaking arrogantly to complete the task.

"Leave it to us."

After confirming his mission, Yang Hui turned around and left the headquarters, under the respectful eyes of everyone.

The ace is the treasure of every unit, and they must be used with caution. The Twelfth Independent Technical Force is the treasure of the entire federal army. While we expect more miracles from them, we are also worried that they will suffer heavy losses.

In this battle, the ace unit that was supposed to be the core force took on the role of feint and decoy, proactively giving up the protagonist's position and risking his life to open a way forward for the regular troops.