Chapter 202 - 139: Food Problem, Return to State Capital Jin City
Chapter 202: Chapter 139: Food Problem, Return to State Capital Jin City
The two of them looked at each other and smiled.
Lin Feng took the old commander’s rank insignia, but then helped him fasten it back on before speaking.
"I don’t have the qualifications or the ability to command so many people in battle yet. Just give me the rank of Major General; that’s still one rank higher than Qin Hu."
"Besides, the number of people needed for future combat won’t exceed a thousand. I’ll arrange for the rest to handle logistics. The rank of Major General is more than enough."
The old commander nodded. This also aligned with Qin Hu’s view on future warfare.
"Alright. Then tomorrow afternoon, I hope you, Major General Lin, will lead your Invincible Fleet to the second line of defense to take over command of the Thirteenth Division from us!"
Lin Feng took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.
The old commander gave one last salute and turned to leave.
As they watched the Thirteenth Division’s high command depart, Li Ran and the others gathered around, eager to know what the two had discussed.
After all, the old commander looked much more relaxed and pleased when he left than when he had arrived.
’Perhaps the Sergeant Major promised him a lot of things.’
Lin Feng didn’t keep it a secret. After all, he would be taking up his new post the next day. He had Li Ran gather everyone back at the camp and immediately announced the old commander’s request for him to take over.
The expressions on everyone’s faces were exactly the same as Lin Feng’s when he first heard the news.
The entire crowd was silent until Lin Feng waved his hand and dismissed them, at which point a wave of cheers erupted.
The Sergeant Major’s meteoric rise also meant their own status would inevitably rise with him.
Moreover, by following such a powerful Awakener, their potential for future growth and advancement would be even greater.
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Lin Feng returned to the cockpit of the Battleship. Chen Yanyan, who had been awake for a while, was already dressed and standing at the console, waiting for her man to arrive.
It seemed she had already anticipated this.
She smiled, a knowing look in her eyes, and asked:
"Are we going somewhere?"
Lin Feng shrugged and returned her smile.
"That’s right. Taking over the Thirteenth Division means we’re about to officially step onto the stage of this war against the Zerg Race. We’ll become a power vying for the final victory."
"Right now, aside from the soldiers’ basic needs, there are other, more important things we need to prepare for in advance."
Chen Yanyan walked over softly and leaned into Lin Feng’s embrace.
"Are you going to Jin City to find that Professor Ding?"
Lin Feng nodded and gave her a kiss.
"More than that. We’re also going to occupy all of Jin City and use it as our temporary base."
"As for now, let’s first solve the problem of tomorrow’s rations for fifteen thousand people!"
"Gather a few of the squad captains and tank commanders. It’s time to plan the operation."
Chen Yanyan hummed in agreement and used the Battleship’s intercom to summon the captains.
On this trip back to Jin City, all eight Tanks had to follow. Otherwise, once the Land Patrol Battleship was gone, their various Attributes would disappear with it.
Furthermore, the eight Tanks were needed to help transport food and supplies. Although they didn’t have the storage space Attribute, they still had twenty cubic meters of internal space, which could help carry more cargo.
Now that the Hai City Mother Empress had been repelled, the service area, far from the front lines, was temporarily safe.
So, Lin Feng had the tank commanders drive their Tanks and follow the operation, while the remaining squad captains stayed behind to guard the camp and keep the soldiers settled.
Shen Jie also needed to stay behind, as he had to watch over Zhang Liying, who was in the middle of her Tier Two Upgrade Awakening.
Besides, his personal strength was sufficient to handle an attack from any Tier Two Zerg Race.
Before leaving, Lin Feng found Shen Jie and reminded him to drink the Organic Nutrient Liquid from the Tier Two Zerg Eggs to enhance his Physique, which would be highly beneficial for his recovery State.
Shen Jie nodded. One hundred kilograms of Nutrient Liquid was more than enough for both him and Zhang Liying.
After instructing everyone to be vigilant on night watch, Lin Feng waved and boarded the Battleship.
Chen Yanyan immediately piloted the Battleship out of the service area.
She originally planned to take the highway as they did last time, bypassing Taihu Lake and heading north. Unexpectedly, Lin Feng picked up the intercom and commanded:
"Follow the Land Patrol Battleship. We’re breaking off the highway."
"This time, we’re not taking the land route. We’re going by water!"
"And remember, if you see anything related to fishing—whether it’s fishing boats, nets, or anything else—memorize it, mark the location, and on the way back, make sure to bring it all back to shore."
At first, Chen Yanyan was a little confused, but after Lin Feng finished his instructions, she had a sudden realization.
"You want the fifteen thousand people of the Thirteenth Division to come here and fish!?"
Lin Feng nodded.
Just then, the Land Patrol Battleship drifted through a turn, broke through the guardrail, and plunged into the waters of Taihu Lake. The resulting splash crashed against the bow, and the sound of the waves drowned out their conversation.
Lin Feng watched the fleet ride the wind and break the waves. It surged with power as it traveled over the lake, its speed reaching over one hundred knots, equivalent to 120 kilometers per hour—not much different from its Average Speed on land.
In contrast, conventional naval vessels could only maintain an average speed of around thirty knots due to the limitations of their power systems and the stress on their armor.
Even an aircraft carrier could only manage about thirty-five knots.
Smaller torpedoes, however, could break one hundred knots. The latest supercavitating torpedoes could even reach terrifying speeds of two or even three hundred knots or more.
’If the Zerg Race’s underwater units could all achieve such astonishing strike speeds, it’s no wonder the powerful navies that various nations were so proud of could lose contact and be annihilated in a single day...’
’As the Battleship continues to Upgrade, its size will become even more massive, and its speed in the water will likely decrease.’
’I’ll need more Replicas to act as escort ships.’
As these thoughts ran through his mind, Lin Feng raised his voice to reply:
"That’s right! The strategic reserves don’t have a lot of meat. It’s just enough to fill their stomachs. They need to learn to get food with their own two hands."
"Besides, this will be an excellent way to weaken the Zerg Race’s strength."
Half an hour later, the fleet entered a tributary of the Great River, and they saw many fishing supply shops along the banks.
Lin Feng immediately ordered them to go ashore.
He then took out his phone and dialed Han Yuxin’s number.
"Hello. Find me some locals from Jin City, especially ones who are familiar with Old Mountain Park."
"Oh, and by the way, I no longer need a commission from the State Guard. As of now, I am the commander of the 13th Infantry Division!"