Chapter: 2725

“Once you build your defenses on the reverse slope, it will be much harder for the enemy to attack your base. Even if they manage to enter your valley, your soldiers can use the fortifications halfway up the mountain to fire down on them. This way, you can cover the entire valley and let them come and go as they please,” Charlie Wade explained.

Hamid, listening on the other end of the phone, felt excited.

Charlie continued, “If you strengthen your defenses and make your position strong, the enemy won’t be able to defeat you. They will likely give up and focus on fighting other groups instead. You should avoid attacking first. Stay in your base, let the enemy come, and then block their attacks. If they retreat, you can take advantage of that. This plan will help you save your strength and allow you to build your defenses even more.”

Hamid responded eagerly, “Brother, where did you learn all this? It really makes sense!”

Charlie smiled and said, “I learned from our ancestors in China. They taught us to focus on building strong defenses and not to attack unless necessary. It’s like digging deep holes and storing grain, which helps you grow stronger over time.”

He added, “You can wait for the enemy stragglers who are being armed by other groups. This is like watching the fire from the other side. It means you don’t want to harm your friend just because you’re in trouble.”

Hamid felt inspired, “I can definitely improve my defenses based on your advice. But if your troops need help, how can I just sit back and watch?”

Charlie Wade smiled and said, “What’s embarrassing about this? If someone beats someone else, just own it.”

Hamid replied nervously, “I’m worried it will make the whole opposition camp turn against us.”

Charlie Wade responded seriously, “That doesn’t matter. The most important thing is to survive. We shouldn’t actively seek trouble, and we need to keep our distance from other opposition groups. We should focus on building our strength. If the opposition fails one day, we want to be a tough group that they can’t easily break. If they recruit us, it will be easier to negotiate terms and change our position.”

Then, with a slight smile, Charlie added, “This is called attacking and defending.”

Hamid stayed quiet for a long moment, thinking. The strategies Charlie Wade mentioned were new ideas for him.

Currently, their situation was straightforward – they fought whenever they encountered the enemy. But most people didn’t have a long-term plan.

Charlie Wade, while growing up in a peaceful time and never experiencing war, had learned a lot about Chinese history and strategies. He understood the unique strategic thinking that emerged from China’s historical battles. This knowledge helped him quickly grasp Hamid’s situation and make better judgments.

As long as Hamid could put these ideas into action, they might have a chance.

Hamid felt inspired after hearing the strategic plan about digging deep holes, gathering food, and gradually becoming king, regardless of whether the opposition would succeed. He turned to his brother and exclaimed, “Brother! You’ve really opened my eyes! I will have someone buy some light industrial and mining equipment right away. We’ll start working on the main pass and the nearby areas. I’ll also make sure we build fortifications on the mountain. Plus, we need to buy more weapons, ammunition, food, and medicine to be ready for a long stay at our base!”