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Chapter 146 Spring Offensive Plan (Part 1)

The Second Arab States United Front Conference was soon held again in Riyadh.

The conflict between Surya and Zion in Phoenician territory, and the fate of King Hashimtarik, have put the Arab world on edge.

In the royal palace's reception room, Lu Lin first met with Algerian Prime Minister Boumediene, an elderly man who pursued a non-aligned foreign policy. He had led the Algerian National Liberation Front and fought against 500,000 French soldiers. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was an outstanding chief of staff.

“I didn’t expect to see you again in just four months, Lieutenant General Amir,” Prime Minister Boumedin said with a smile as he shook hands with Lu Lin. “I thought we would meet again in Tel Aviv.”

When the two last met and said goodbye, Lu Lin had said, "See you in Tel Aviv."

“It won’t be long, Your Excellency the Prime Minister,” Lu Lin replied with a smile. “Last year’s encounter with the Xi’an armored forces allowed me to understand their true strength. Five months may be enough for them to lose equipment, but those precious veterans are hard to replace.”

From the Hashim border to Tel Aviv, the total distance is less than 100 kilometers. If all goes well, we should be able to see the Mediterranean Sea level in a month or two.

Lu Lin intentionally cultivated an image of a strongman; the more resolute he appeared, the more confidence he could give his Arab allies.

This also makes it easier for him to request more troops and support.

Bomeiding patted his hand and cautioned, "Although we had a verbal agreement, you need to be prepared. This meeting will be full of problems. Nobody wants to see a repeat of the last one."

The mutual accusations between Masr and Suriya during the later stages of the Yom Kippur War, which dragged most of their allies and even the Ant into this war of words, deeply hurt all Arab allies.

Fortunately, with Masr being kicked out of the Arab League, Shuangzhi seized the opportunity to rise to power, and his new look restored some confidence.

“I understand,” Lu Lin nodded.

Just then, there was a knock at the door, and General Naif gestured for Lu Lin to "go".

Lu Lin smiled at Prime Minister Bomeidin and said, "It's our turn."

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The number of attendees at this meeting was significantly higher than last time. In addition to the leaders of various countries, there was also a group of officers dressed in military green uniforms.

Lu Lin was seated near the main speaker, only one seat below Prince Muhammad.

He noticed that the original conference table had also been upgraded to use a physical sand table, which was almost a perfect replica of the Levant region in terms of terrain.

—It looks a bit like a model of a real estate sales office.

King Shams was speaking when Lu Lin stood there in a daze. Then he heard someone call his name, and when he came to his senses, he saw his uncle raise his hand towards him.

"it's your turn."

Prince Muhammad changed the order in which his hands were crossed, and the ministers behind him applauded, which then led to applause from the audience.

Lu Lin took the baton from his uncle, and King Shams patted him on the shoulder, jokingly saying, "Don't embarrass yourself."

Lu Lin said respectfully, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

King Shams didn't say much and walked towards his seat.

Lu Lin looked around and said, "Gentlemen, although His Majesty has already said this, I must reiterate that we are gathered here not only to mourn the martyrdom of a heroic king, but also to address a survival issue that an Arab country cannot ignore."

That is Zion's 'expansionism'.

Two years ago, during the war, Zion used joint military exercises with surrounding Arab countries as a military pretext to launch simultaneous invasions of several neighboring countries, with its troops even reaching as far as Al-Iraq.

A week earlier, they had invaded Phoenicia again under the pretext of eliminating Arafat's Liberation Organization;

Just yesterday, they launched an airstrike directly into Hashim territory, killing King Tarik, who was inspecting his own border.

Lu Lin paused for a moment: "These bloody facts tell us that Zion disregards the sovereignty of Arab countries. If they have the ability, they will devour us one by one! Therefore, this is not a war of revenge, but a war for the survival of the Arab nation! We must take the initiative to strike before Zion recovers from the last war, end Zion's expansionism, defend the survival and dignity of the Arab nation, and liberate all occupied territories!"

His words resonated with many present, and Joseph led the applause: "Drive the Zion scum into the sea! Brother, you're right!"

Regardless of what happens in the future, at this point in time, most Arab countries regard "anti-Zion" as a national policy.

Some have a grudge against Zion, some are doctrinal enemies, and some have both.

The difference in the degree of anti-Zion sentiment among different countries lies only in whether they cut Zion into "pieces" or into "meat sauce".

"This time we will abandon the old model of fighting alone. The core of the new strategy is concentration, unity, efficiency, and lethality."

Lu Lin shifted the topic to strategy, pointing his command stick towards the east bank of the Hashim Valley: "The allied forces will launch an attack from the Hashim-Zion Valley, which is a key node in the defense of Zion. After breaking through the defense line, we will continue north to attack the Yarmouk River Gorge north of Galilee and take advantage of the situation to recapture the Golan Heights."

"The Golan Heights are the absolute high ground in the Levant. Deploying artillery positions there will easily cover the northern part of Zion, while Damascus to the south will be exposed to the range of our heavy artillery, making its recapture much easier. This is also our strategic objective for the first phase."

In Lu Lin's view, the most important strategic location in the Levant region is the Golan Heights.

With an average altitude of over 1,000 meters, it is much higher than the surrounding area and has its own water source, making it equivalent to a natural giant watchtower and artillery position.

Whoever controls the high ground can observe neighboring countries with the naked eye and radar, as well as military movements and infrastructure dozens of kilometers deep, gaining a tremendous intelligence advantage.

This area is not just a territorial dispute, but a core strategic asset directly related to the life and death of many countries. The gains or losses of any party will fundamentally change the military balance of power in the region.

(Map of the Golan Heights, less than 60 kilometers from Damascus, Surya)
So how exactly did Surria and his group manage to lose such an important location?!
At this point, an officer asked, "Why didn't we choose to continue advancing after breaking through the valley? Tel Aviv is only 75 kilometers away from Jericho as the crow flies. If our tanks were to go full throttle, we could force those Zion bastards to surrender in two or three hours!"

“That’s a very good question.”

Lu Lin replied seriously, "But the answer is impossible."

"Firstly, from a strategic perspective, we will be taking a huge military risk. Once our coalition forces leave the Hashim Valley and rush toward the Mediterranean, our entire left flank (south) will be completely exposed to the Zionist forces deployed in Jerusalem and the central mountains. They will cut in like a knife and attack our main column."

Lu Lin made a gesture on the military map:

"Meanwhile, the road to Tel Aviv is through densely populated areas. Our troops will need to cross countless valleys and towns. Every bridge and every intersection will greatly slow down our advance, and logistics will become easy targets for Zion's air force and special forces!"

“Even if we manage to reach Tel Aviv,” Lu Lin emphasized, “the troops north of Zion will quickly move south, forming an encirclement with the garrison and reserves in Tel Aviv, firmly grasping our punches, and then completely cutting them off and annihilating us.”

He looked at the Arab generals present and saw that many of them nodded slightly, which made him feel relieved.

Being impatient for quick success and instant benefits is unacceptable.

Then someone asked, "What about logistics and supplies?"

The Twins are equipped entirely by the United States, while the Arab countries are equipped entirely by the Ante, making their logistics completely incompatible.

Lu Lin responded to this by saying, "We will establish two independent logistics systems. Shuangzhi will establish multiple transport routes from the country directly to the front lines to ensure the transport of shells of various calibers, anti-tank missiles, tank parts, and fuel. Meanwhile, Ant's ordnance system will stockpile large quantities in advance at the front lines, and Shuangzhi will be responsible for the supply of general-purpose food, medicine, and fuel. This will avoid chaos in the management system."

"As for management," Lu Lin added, "I require all coalition forces to send liaison officers to join my joint command and unconditionally accept my strategic instructions."

The military officers and leaders from various countries present looked at each other in bewilderment.

It is understandable that soldiers unconditionally accept orders from their superiors, but it is different when their leader is a general from another country.

Whether they are officers or soldiers, there will always be resentment in their hearts.

What if he sends us to our deaths?
Lu Lin watched this with indifference; "unconditional obedience to his orders" was the fundamental condition for forming the allied forces.

Of course, he wouldn't let these Arab volunteers fill in the gaps as expendable resources—if they turned into a rout, it would only drag down the morale of the entire army.

In his vision, these coalition forces were "low-quality troops" whose main tasks were to consolidate the front lines and ensure logistical security.

He wouldn't issue complicated instructions, but rather simple and clear "mission instructions," such as: "Battalion X, hold position at Y for 72 hours and do not allow the enemy to pass through your defense zone."

How to fight is up to each country's commander to decide, as long as the objective is achieved.

The truly high-intensity war was handed over to the Northern Expeditionary Force, which Lu Lin personally led—now it should be called the Shuangzhi First Army Group. They had the best equipment, experienced veterans, and the unwavering belief in Zion's invincibility.

In this way, everyone can make the most of their strengths while avoiding the disastrous consequences of their weaknesses.

Joseph cleared his throat, leaned forward slightly, and looked directly at Lu Lin: "General Amir, we all know you are an outstanding commander and we believe in your military talent, but please allow me to raise a question that everyone is concerned about—how do you ensure that you can truly treat every unit fairly when commanding a multinational coalition? After all, it is not uncommon for suicidal missions to occur on the battlefield, but if the troops feel that they are being used as cannon fodder, then even the best strategic plan will collapse during execution."

How do you plan to maintain the morale of the allied forces and truly unite them under your command?

A moment of silence fell over the conference room.

Lu Lin placed the markings of several military units on the sand table, and even King Shams craned his neck to look at them carefully.

“This is the ‘Spearhead’,” he said, pointing to the insignia of the first elite unit, “composed of my Northern Expeditionary Force, tasked with tearing open Zion’s defenses.”

Then he moved to another marker: "This is the 'spear body,' the Shuangzhi New Army, which serves as a reserve force to fill gaps in the battle line and expand the gains."

Finally, he unveiled the symbol representing the coalition: "This is the 'Shield,' composed of coalition forces from various countries, responsible for consolidating positions and securing logistical lines."

Lu Lin raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, and smiled: "It's impossible to treat every unit fairly in war, but ensuring the morale of the entire army is quite simple."

He pointed his finger heavily at the "spearhead": "My troops and I will always be at the forefront, that's my guarantee to you all."

(End of this chapter)