Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Zhang Anbang's voice came clearly through the communicator, "Reporting to the chief director, I am the Blue Army's frontline commander for this operation. All preliminary orders were issued by me."

Wang Jianguo asked directly, his tone full of authority, "Fine, I'll ask you, the exercise hasn't officially started yet, so why did you sabotage the enemy's wired communications and simulate poisoning the water source?"

Zhang Anbang spoke calmly and without any panic, "Reporting to the commander, the exercise is a real battle, and the purpose of our army's exercise is to improve combat capabilities."

This exercise was conducted without a pre-planned scenario or script, and the rules did not restrict what defensive measures we could take. I believe our actions were entirely reasonable.

Wang Jianguo then asked, "Hmm, the reasons aren't sufficient. Anything else?"

"Reporting to the commander: In 1931, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Beidaying in Shenyang; in 1939, Germany launched a surprise attack on Poland; in 1941, Operation Barbarossa; and in 1956, the Suez Canal War."

And wars such as the Six-Day War in 1967, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

It is easy to see that no modern war is one in which the other side waits until they get up, line up, and make all the necessary preparations before they openly confront each other.

The attacking party, or invading party, always plans ahead and launches a sudden attack.

I believe that in actual combat, without any preparation, one can begin...

Real combat is all about surprises, instantaneous moments, and irrationality.

The rules do not state that it is forbidden to conduct reconnaissance, construct fortifications, or set up obstacles in advance.

It was never said that the defending side could only stand still and wait to be attacked.

The 77th Motorized Infantry Regiment was the attacking force, that is, the invading force.

I believe that from the moment they entered the exercise zone and deployed their forces, in a practical sense, both sides had entered a state of combat standoff.

No country can afford to remain indifferent and fail to take any measures when faced with hostile forces deploying troops along its borders.

As for our methods of disrupting communications and simulating poisoning water sources, they are merely imitations of the scorched earth and sabotage tactics employed by the Red Army during its anti-mopping-up campaigns.

I believe this falls under the most standard initial operational category of defensive warfare.

Moreover, we only disrupted some wired communications between infantry battalions and companies; at most, it was a warning.

"Haha," Wang Jianguo laughed heartily, "You little guy, you're not that old, but you've got quite the nerve. From what you're saying, you're absolutely right."

Instead, you're kindly teaching them how to fight in real combat. Do you even know that the guy opposite you is a veteran commander with real combat experience?

"Reporting to the commander, I dare not, but since ancient times, warfare has been based on deception."

I believe that there are no rules in war. If we really want to talk about rules, history and actual combat are the rules, and achieving victory is the ultimate rule.

Zhang Anbang's clear voice came through the communicator, and the conference room, which had been somewhat noisy due to whispers, instantly fell silent.

Wang Jianguo smiled broadly, his tone light and cheerful, "Okay, I think you're right. We'll wait for the director's official notification and not take any further action."

"Yes, sir. If the other side finds it unacceptable, we can wait until they restore communication and replenish their water supply before engaging in combat."

Everyone could hear the obvious reluctance in Zhang Anbang's words.

Haha, Wang Jianguo didn't reply, but smiled and closed the communication. However, he was very satisfied. As the director of the General Staff Training Department, he naturally knew who he was talking to.

When I looked at his file before, I just thought he was a very young and excellent officer. I never expected that the first time I saw this young guy as the front-line commander of the Blue Force, he would be so unexpected.

It is highly aggressive and full of fighting spirit. The concept of defensive warfare is particularly refreshing and aligns well with the country's defense policy.

I won't attack you first, but if you ever come to my doorstep, I will definitely make extensive and meticulous preparations. Once the battle begins, I will crush you completely and subdue you as quickly as possible.

It has a hint of self-defense and counterattack and the Spratly Islands naval battle.

"Comrade Weimin, what do you think?"

Liu Weimin, the commander of Army Group A, heard all the conversation clearly and found it very reasonable; that's exactly how it is in actual combat.

Moreover, judging from the attitude of the chief director Wang Jianguo, he is clearly somewhat biased towards the blue team.

Seeing that Wang Jianguo had thrown the question at him, Liu Weimin pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Comrade Jianguo, I think what the young frontline commander of the Blue Team said makes sense. There are no rules in actual combat."

Undeclared war has become the norm now, but this is, after all, an exercise. Aren't we going a bit too far in terms of procedure and rules?"

Wang Jianguo nodded. "Comrade Weimin, I do think there is some irregularity in this respect, but the red-blue exercise we decided on this time didn't have a script."

There weren't many rules set, the only requirement being that no fighting was allowed before the exercise officially began. The Blue Team was currently only conducting raids, reconnaissance, and setting up defenses. In my personal opinion, strictly speaking, it was still within the rules.

How about this, everyone discuss it, and then we'll vote in ten minutes.

"Okay," Liu Weimin, the assistant director, agreed. In the current situation, it would be too arbitrary for either him or Wang Jianguo to directly support either side.

Why don't we all discuss it and vote on it? That way, everyone can save face.

Soon, a buzzing sound filled the conference room.

"I don't think the Blue Team is wrong. The exercise is a real battle. You came to my doorstep and clearly wanted to fight me. What's wrong with me making some preparations in advance? I think it's perfectly reasonable."

"It's true that exercises are like real combat, but they are still exercises after all, and this undermines fairness."

"Fairness? Who talks about fairness in war? During the Korean War, let's not talk about anything else, just take the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. How many non-combat casualties were there because of the freezing weather? More than 4,000 people froze to death. You've forgotten about the ice sculptures? That was an entire unit freezing to death, and not just one person."

More than 28,900 people suffered frostbite, far exceeding the more than 19,200 combat casualties. Where is the fairness in that?

Did the US army wait for us to be fully equipped with winter clothes before starting the war? No.

Therefore, there is no fairness; winning is the only rule.

"I don't need you to give me a history lesson on war, I know it very well. But an exercise is just an exercise. If there are no rules, then it's just like children playing house."

"Who said there were no rules? The rules state that neither side is allowed to exchange fire before the exercise officially begins. Did the Blue Team fire? No, I don't think there was any violation."

"You, you're being unreasonable and alarmist. An exercise is an exercise. People will die in real combat, but an exercise is about ensuring safety!"

Premature attacks and cutting off water supplies may seem like realistic combat, but they actually disrupt order. If people are injured or equipment is destroyed, who can bear the responsibility?

Besides, the Blue Army is just a sparring partner, not the enemy. Why would a sparring partner fight the Red Army to the death?

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