kingnovel Chapter 504
Chapter 504
Three days later, a heavy and solemn atmosphere permeated the meeting room, as if the air was heavy with sadness and responsibility.
Jing Yuan stood tall in front of the conference table, his clothes still showing traces of battle. Those scratches and blood stains were like silent narrators, telling the cruelty of the brutal war that had taken place not long ago.
He looked solemn, his eyes revealing a hint of fatigue, but more of determination. He waited quietly for the others to arrive.
"Zizi", a burst of electric sound broke the silence, and the projections of the generals of the major immortal boats appeared in the conference room one after another.
First came the general of the Yaoqing Immortal Boat. Her projection flickered a little, with an undisguised sadness on her face. Then came the general of the Fanghu Immortal Boat. His eyes were bloodshot, evidence of many days of sleepless nights. In the projection of the Fanghu Immortal Boat it represented, one could see the background of intensive restoration work being carried out.
When the projection of the general of Yuque Immortal Boat appeared, there seemed to be some noisy sounds around, which was a reflection that Yuque Immortal Boat was still dealing with the chaotic situation after the war.
The general of Zhu Ming Xian Zhou had a frown on his face, and his figure appeared somewhat heavy in the projection. The soldiers of Zhu Ming Xian Zhou were busy carrying supplies and repairing the damaged warships in the projection background.
Finally, there is the general of Xu Ling Xian Zhou. He has a vigilant look, as if he is still worried that the enemy may attack again at any time. In the projection screen of Xu Ling Xian Zhou, technicians are nervously troubleshooting the communication system failure.
After they looked at each other, they turned their eyes to Jing Yuan at the same time.
That look contained complex emotions, including regret for the tragic battle in Luofu and worry about the fate of the entire Xianzhou Alliance.
In this silent gaze, it seemed as if there was an invisible force transmitted between each other, which was the belief and determination to jointly protect the Xianzhou Alliance after experiencing a huge disaster.
Jing Yuan felt these gazes, he nodded slightly, and then slowly spoke, "Everyone, I have gathered you here to discuss the next actions of the Xianzhou Alliance. I believe everyone knows that we have just experienced an unprecedented catastrophe, and every Xianzhou has paid a heavy price." His voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the conference room, and every word was like a hammer, knocking on everyone's hearts.
“Everyone, this war between Luofu and the Buli people and Fengrao people is a nightmare that is enough to make the universe tremble. Luofu has now turned into an enormous cemetery of sorrow.
When the generals heard this, their hearts suddenly tightened and they waited for what would happen next.
Seeing this, Jing Yuan glanced at the messenger behind him and signaled that it could speak.
The Luofu envoy closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the surging grief in his heart.
"The number of our casualties is a heartbreaking number that is almost unbearable - a million! Each of these million lives is a shining star of Luofu. They were once the hope and pride of Luofu, but now they are falling like shooting stars. On the battlefield, the doctors knew that there was little hope, but they still rushed towards the faint light of hope regardless of everything."
"They were frantically trying to rescue the wounded in a purgatory of blood and fire. The scene was like trying to salvage a sinking boat of life in a turbulent sea of blood."
"However, the fangs of war are so ferocious and ruthless that they have ruthlessly crushed the dreams and lives of countless young warriors."
"Those young soldiers went to the battlefield with the most beautiful vision of the future. Some of them had just planted the seeds of love in their hearts, but before they could see them blossom into beautiful flowers and bear sweet fruits, they were ruthlessly strangled in the cradle by the cold death of war."
"Some soldiers had not even had the chance to take another look at their parents who were waiting for them to return home, whose eyes were filled with worry and expectation, before they were mercilessly dragged into the dark abyss of war and left forever on that scorched earth soaked in blood."
"Today, the piles of corpses are the tragic song of life and the ironclad evidence of the most hideous face of the demon of war."
The Luofu envoy suppressed his grief and continued, "And the enemy, not a single one escaped, all were annihilated. That was a terrifying number, more than eight million people."
On the battlefield, the enemy's corpses were like the debris left behind after the surging tide receded, densely covering every corner and almost completely covering the earth.
After hearing this, the generals and envoys from other Xianzhous fell into deep silence. They knew that the cruelty of this war had far exceeded their imagination. It was not only a disaster for Luofu, but also a huge challenge faced by the entire Xianzhou Alliance.
"The death toll of our Yaoqing Immortal Boat in this war has reached 600,000, especially those Fengrao people, who seem to be tireless. One-third of our ships have been seriously damaged. The repair work is also facing great difficulties. The problem of resource shortage is serious."
"Our Fang Hu Xian Zhou suffered a death toll of about 850,000 in this war, which launched a fierce attack on our cave heaven. The internal ecosystem was completely unbalanced, and countless people were displaced. The losses were too heavy. The current repair progress is slow, and a lot of resources and time are needed."
"About 400,000 soldiers of our Yuque Immortal Ship died in this war. Moreover, we suspect there are spies inside, which makes the situation even more complicated. About a quarter of the ships have been damaged to varying degrees, and some have even lost the ability to sail."
"The death toll of our Zhu Ming Xian Zhou in this confrontation reached 700,000. Due to the explosion of the 'furnace', the casualties were heavy. We will not be able to mass-produce weapons in a short period of time."
"Although our Xu Ling Xian Zhou suffered relatively little direct combat losses in this war, with a death toll of about 200,000, it was also greatly affected. Our communication system was repeatedly interfered with by the enemy, resulting in the inability to convey combat orders in a timely manner, which caused loopholes in our defense. In addition, the enemy seemed to be trying to find the weaknesses of our Xu Ling Xian Zhou and launched multiple probing attacks against us. About one-fifth of the ships malfunctioned, and repair and defense work were progressing with difficulty."
At this time, there was dead silence in the conference hall. The generals were shocked after hearing the report from their own envoy.
Jing Yuan broke the silence and said with a firm look, "Everyone, although the current situation is tragic, we cannot be defeated by grief and difficulties. Right now, we need to immediately carry out comprehensive and in-depth post-war reconstruction and strategic adjustment work."
"For the reconstruction of the damaged immortal boat, a resource allocation plan should be formulated to provide the necessary materials, technology and manpower support. For example, in terms of repairing the cave ecosystem, in terms of ship repair and construction, advanced construction technology and rare materials should be shared."
"Furthermore, regarding the issue of compensation for the families of fallen soldiers, the alliance needs to set up a special fund and security system to ensure that the families can be properly taken care of in terms of life, education, medical care, etc., so that the families of the heroes can feel the care and respect of the alliance, and thus stabilize the social order of each immortal ship."
"Sharing technology? Haha, General, I have been coveting your technology for a long time."
"General Yaoguang, since we are sharing, can I borrow your Yuque's Cloud-Viewing Mirror?"
This question made the atmosphere in the meeting room become somewhat subtle.
General Yao Guang of the Yuque Immortal Boat frowned slightly. He was well aware of the irreplaceable importance of the Kanyun Mirror to the Immortal Boat Alliance in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. Although the alliance advocated technology sharing, such a straightforward request was bound to make people feel a little embarrassed before there was a clear deployment plan.
Jing Yuan frowned slightly. "Everyone, this is not the time to worry about the ownership of individual technologies and the gains and losses of interests. We are facing a common enemy. The survival of the entire Xianzhou Alliance is the top priority. The Kanyun Mirror is the alliance's eye for gazing at the sea of stars. It is the alliance's first stargazing weapon and plays a key role in the advancement of the strategy. Naturally, there will be reasonable deployment arrangements, but it is definitely not a discussion in this atmosphere of mutual ridicule and competition."
General Yaoguang was shocked when he heard this, realizing that what he had just said was inappropriate. "General Jingyuan is absolutely right. I made a mistake. My Yuque Immortal Boat will fully cooperate with the resource allocation plan and contribute its strength without reservation. We will never have the slightest narrow-minded thoughts again."
General Youwu also nodded and said, "It is the same for us in Xuling Xianzhou. What we said before was just a joke. I hope you generals will not be offended. We will definitely share the same fate with the alliance, put public interests before personal interests, and overcome the difficulties together."
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