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"Another option is, if necessary, the 1st Legion from Northern Ridge can march south to Brunas at any time. We can use Wind Sail Transport Ships to transport this unit to Dragon Island," Redman said to Tang Mo, outlining the contingency plan.

The troops from Northern Ridge were mostly commanded by graduates from the Great Tang Military Academy. Given the close relationship between Alice and Tang Mo, they would naturally not stand idly by.

Mobilizing the troops from Northern Ridge posed no issue, and there was no disconnect in command; everyone was old acquaintances, and some even bunked together during their school days.

However, Tang Mo still did not believe that he needed to borrow troops from Northern Ridge to fight for himself. He did not think that the Kingdom called Taren would be capable of stirring up trouble on Dragon Island, which he considered his stronghold.

Thus, Tang Mo remained silent, waiting for Redman to continue speaking. Redman did not make him wait long and directly said, "In addition, if we activate the contingency plan, we can also ask for help from the Leite Kingdom. They have no reason to refuse us, and allocating one or two legions won't be an issue."

This plan was also very feasible. Many of the junior commanders in the Leite Kingdom had undergone basic training by the Great Tang Group, so the two sides were familiar with each other, and there would be no problems coordinating.

Just as Redman said, if Tang Mo asked, the upper echelons of the Leite Kingdom would not refuse, and providing support for two legions, totaling 3000 troops to the Great Tang Group, would not be a difficult task.

Unfortunately, Tang Mo still had no intention of asking for help from the Leite Kingdom. He did not nod or speak, waiting for Redman to continue.

Thereupon, Redman continued with a third plan: "The third option is to directly mobilize for combat readiness on Dragon Island. We had a contingency plan for this before, so it wouldn't be rash."

"Mr. Roger has already stated that if needed, the factories can reduce production, and Dragon Island can immediately form a new reserve battalion for the battle." After finishing his explanation, he waited for Tang Mo to make the final decision.

In his opinion, deploying troops from Northern Ridge seemed to be the best solution because he knew those troops well and felt confident in having them go to Dragon Island armed for combat.

However, Tang Mo felt that the situation did not warrant reinforcing Dragon Island at all, so he lit a cigarette, took a puff, exhaled the smoke, and issued his command: "There's no need! Just let Tagg secure the place!"

"Yes!" Redman and Luff responded together.

Redman then continued to explain the basic defense deployment of Dragon Island: "According to Tagg's plan, he will deploy defense forces based on squads and platoons near critical facilities."

He marked certain locations on the map, indicating where machine gun emplacements would be situated. Then, he placed three car models on the road behind them: "The 1st Battalion of the 2nd Regiment, as the main reserve, will stay behind the defensive line. Once the enemy's main force is confirmed, they will engage and completely eliminate the enemy on the outskirts of Dragon City."

"We're concerned that if we annihilate this pioneering force from the Taren Kingdom, there will be retaliation." After saying this, he stopped speaking, looking towards Tang Mo, waiting for his further instruction.

"Retaliation? Bring as many as they like! I'll take them all; I'm not afraid of excess!" Tang Mo sneered, puffing out clouds of smoke as he spoke.

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"So... now there's only one issue left, how do we settle the score with the one who killed the patrol team captain of our Great Tang Group." Redman and Luff both looked at Tang Mo.

Tang Mo stated directly: "If he has left the island, then we will find him, attack his Kingdom, blockade their ports... make his King hand him over to be hanged in front of the monument of our fallen heroes."

"If he's still on the island, then we'll hang him first, and then go blockade the ports of his Kingdom, attack his Kingdom... In short, I want the whole world to know that anyone who kills a member of the Great Tang Group will pay a price! A price a thousandfold, a millionfold!" Having said this, he snuffed out his cigarette as if he was snuffing out the enemy's hope.

Then, he raised his head: "Prepare the Navy warships; we need to protect our sea lanes, our ports, our islands, and our people..."

"In a few days, we will be able to gather four warships on Dragon Island. No one can challenge such naval power." Bernard, the Navy's commander-in-chief, had returned from Dragon Island just a few days ago and spoke from his seat: "Had I known, I wouldn't have come back and would've directed the combat there personally."

"It's no different here; you can command the battle just the same! Our communication is a hundred years ahead of the enemy's." Tang Mo stood up confidently, turning to Wes and instructing him, "Tell John to cancel the banquet scheduled for tomorrow. Let those nobles and officials wait; tell them someone has violated the territory of the Great Tang Group, and I need to deal with it."

"Yes, I understand," Wes chuckled as he agreed.

...

In the glittering hall of Brunas Hotel, a bedecked merchant with a sullen face questioned the servant who brought the news, "Are you joking? Someone has provoked Tang Mo... Have they lost their minds? Who is the idiot... Damn it."

Not far behind him stood another Earl, frowning and beginning to curse darkly, "Starting a war at a time like this is pure madness! Tomorrow is the Wine Tasting Event of the Five Kingdoms. God knows how many business contracts will be signed..."

He was a major wine merchant from Dorne, practically monopolizing the supply of alcohol in seven or eight cities. He had come here today with the intention of signing several large deals with the Elves from the North and making a hefty profit.

With the cancellation of this banquet, his plans of tasting fine wines, having the Great Tang Group vouch for him, and getting those trend-setting celebrities and nobles to speak well of his brand were all foiled, so how could he not be infuriated?

In front of him, a young noble from Dorne of no lesser status expressed his regret with a devastated look, "To be honest, I'm not that interested in the contracts, but I heard that Miss Susan was going to sing personally at the wine event... her latest songs..."

Just being invited to a banquet hosted by Mr. Tang was an honor itself. He had been looking forward to bragging to his friends back home about how he discussed popular music with Mr. Tang in the fashion capital.

Besides, the Crown Prince of Dorne seemed to be attending this wine event; a true high noble. Taking the opportunity to curry favor with him would have granted a chance to rise to high places, wouldn't it?

Elsewhere, in a corner of the hall, a man swirled the wine in his glass and shook his head to his friend, "I don't know who it is, but do you think it could be Suthers or Dorne, or maybe Leite? Don't be naive. Anyone who's heard of the Great Tang Group would have to be brain-dead to provoke such a colossal power."

On another side, a wealthy man with a grim face, his voice sharp, enough to draw the attention of those around to his direction, lamented, "Stop kidding me, I just managed to get my automobile in time for the wine event! Guess how much money I spent? 210 Gold Coins!"

"Haven't you heard? Five Kingdoms have just signed a maritime trade agreement under the influence of the Great Tang Group. I can't guess who would take the initiative to provoke a group that can influence so many countries." A merchant who often traded at sea shook his head, also guessing who would dare to trouble the Great Tang Group.

In his view, the Great Tang Group, which had consolidated the maritime trade of five kingdoms, was at the peak of its influence and should not be provoked lightly, "I guess it's most likely Taren, or perhaps Shy Nation. None of them are up to any good."

Another shopper standing beside this sea merchant shook his head, unsure of which rumor to believe, "It doesn't make sense... Even Shireck wouldn't dare to provoke such a presence, so would you take the risk?"

"Damn it, I carefully ironed my dress, but if I can't see Mr. Tang, who am I wearing it for?" On another side, a noble lady slapped her male companion's face in fury and complained. Her toy boy didn't dare to speak, hanging his head in tears, even more womanly than a woman.

"Half a month ago, I heard that Leite VII held a royal meeting to review the naval readiness, and that was when the rumors about Leite Kingdom preparing to declare war on Poplar Kingdom began to swirl.

Later, Poplar Kingdom ceded Osa to the Great Tang Group in debt settlement; who wouldn't know that if they had any sort of channels?" A well-connected Leite noble boasted to his new friend from Suthers about his insider knowledge, "It was all to support Mr. Tang... Who would mess with such a fearsome existence for no reason?..."

"I heard the tickets to the banquet were sold for 200 Gold Coins each? How can they just cancel it like that?" The woman on his arm complained as well.

A noble from Suthers let out a sneer, shrugging off the issue indifferently, "Stop talking about it; isn't it all hyped up by a bunch of guys anyway? There's always going to be some beggars of insufficient status who want to show their faces to Mr. Tang..."

"I don't know who is going insane, but I do know... an opportunity to show goodwill towards the Great Tang Group has just arrived..." A few nobles exchanged looks, their faces donning an almost smiling expression.

Some others had a moment of realization, "Now that you mention it..."

"Excuse me for a moment!" The merchants who had just been chatting away hurriedly left the hotel's grand hall, with the wealthy man who had been boasting about his new car earlier following closely behind, trying not to be outdone as he squeezed through the revolving doors of the hall.

Those who could afford to stay in Brunas Hotel were all rich and influential. It was now every man for himself as they showcased their wits and rushed to demonstrate their loyalty to the Great Tang Group.

The hall remained noisy, the music still echoed, and only a flamboyantly dressed man with his face covered sobbed pitifully.

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