"Yes, they resisted us, but they didn't cause any chaos. We took them prisoner, and the original plan was to use them as labor," the squad leader replied truthfully.
"Hmm, how is their physical fitness?"
"Very poor, but, you see, their fingers have calluses. These people are all excellent hunters. Their eyesight is very sharp, comparable to our snipers. If our detection technology wasn't so advanced, we would have almost been ambushed."
This squad leader had clearly experienced something to say these words.
Han Fei stroked his chin.
"Alright, you can go. Follow those people and take them away."
"Yes."
Watching the procession being escorted away, Han Fei's curiosity about this planet and its alien inhabitants grew even more intense.
Fortunately.
His experts had lived up to their professional standards, and their titles were not just for show.
In the evening, a document was presented.
On the Physical Differences Between Tianxuan Star People and Earth People
[...Omitted...Omitted...
According to research.
We found that the people of this planet are not significantly different from Earth people, but there are still distinctions, specifically in their hearing and vision.
...Professional terms Han Fei didn't understand...
The special structure of their ears allows them to hear farther, estimated to be 30% to 50% stronger than average human hearing.
And the structure of their eyes allows them to see farther, 20% stronger than human vision, and they can easily concentrate when gazing at a target.
This is a natural shooter race.
And according to our in-depth analysis of their genes, we found that this is a structure that evolved naturally under the environment of Tianxuan Star, not some superpower, but the ability of species evolution.
Moreover, they are not without flaws.
According to research on their genes, there is a defect in their genes. This unknown defect makes their physical strength relatively weak; their adults only have half the physical fitness of our adults.
And their lifespan is only around 70-80 years, far less than humans.
As for intelligence, it is difficult to measure and requires auxiliary research data from sociologists, so it cannot be accurately defined at this time.
Factual research proves that this is an ordinary civilization no superior to humans.]
"Why does this sound like a youthful version of elves?"
After reading the research report, Han Fei couldn't help but say this.
"Pointed ears, green eyes, weaker bodies, skilled in archery."
"Except for lifespan, magic, and handsome men and beautiful women."
"Tsk, this race is quite interesting."
Han Fei chuckled speechlessly and shifted his attention.
"What is the Staff Department's opinion?"
"The Staff Department's report and the sociologists' compiled data were sent ten minutes ago."
Black Star's voice rang out.
"Mm, let me see. By the way, is the virtual world ready soon?" he asked casually.
"...It will still take a week."
"Mm."
Han Fei responded with a hum and carefully read the Staff Department's report.
His eyes were calm, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
After a long while, he finished reading and picked up the data compiled by the sociologists.
This time, his expression became composed.
"An ordinary feudal system, three major powers, six minor powers, and some island nations."
"Their ideology is also very simple; they have no concept of nationhood, no concept of a planet, and even their concept of country is relatively weak."
"As long as they can survive, they can easily gain population?"
"Tianxuan Kingdom is currently at war with the other two major powers in the north?"
A smile appeared on Han Fei's face.
He stood up and stretched.
"Once things stabilize, satellites need to be launched as soon as possible."
"Black Star."
"Tell the people below they can be a bit more aggressive and proceed with Plan No. 2 from the Staff Department."
"Yes."
Plan No. 2.
Conquest as the primary objective, supplemented by economic and cultural erosion.
As the order was given.
The army began to move.
First, they coordinated from within and without, taking the city with zero casualties.
Then, they expanded outwards at an extremely rapid pace.
In teams of twelve, they spread out from the center in a circular pattern.
During this time, Tianxuan Kingdom seemed to have reacted, and local armies began to gather for resistance. They even sent envoys.
But the Dawn Army ignored them.
They attacked like lightning, swiftly.
In the end, there were no deaths, only a few unlucky individuals suffered minor injuries.
Soon, a week had passed.
The army had already captured a vast amount of territory, with the cost of only twenty-odd deaths, while their spoils of war were incredibly rich.
Defeating over one hundred thousand enemies.
Breaking through countless cities.
That's right.
One hundred thousand.
These one hundred thousand were all soldiers, not including civilians.
And according to estimates, the entire population of Tianxuan Kingdom did not exceed twenty million.
This army of one hundred thousand could be considered a crippling blow.
Although Tianxuan Kingdom had produced many outstanding generals during the war, in the face of a significant power gap, they were still killed by bullets and bombed by artillery shells.
These peculiar weapons, their terrifying lethality, coupled with their unusual appearances and the horrific casualties, caused the name Flame Demon to spread throughout Tianxuan Kingdom.
The entire Tianxuan Kingdom was in a state of panic.
Currently.
Tianxuan Kingdom was already sending envoys to negotiate peace.
Strangely enough.
After the Dawn Army distributed money and supplies to the hired personnel, the ordinary citizens actually began to show some support.
Many even brought people to surrender overnight, making it easy to receive a large group of people.
This also gave the Staff Department inspiration. It was their oversight before; they had overlooked the power of public opinion in this feudal era, which was even more terrifying than in modern times.
The Propaganda Department began to promote vigorously.
Slogans of saving people from suffering.
Along with some actual actions.
Staff Department.
"There's no need to delay any further. First, secure the occupied territories, then send a thousand people to directly attack the capital. Bombard it with artillery, and it can be taken in half an hour. We can directly occupy this great nation!"
"This will only lead to widespread chaos! Those regions will take the opportunity to rebel, and a period of turmoil will ensue, resulting in countless deaths and injuries. These people will all be ours in the future. Wouldn't you feel it's a huge loss if they died for nothing?!"
"I still suggest a steady approach. First, control this region, continue to expand, then control them economically, and finally, erode them culturally. Then, we can swallow them whole!"
"Nonsense! How long will that take?! Have you forgotten the time constraints the Alliance Leader mentioned?"
"But this is the plan that maximizes profits!"
"Have you forgotten about the other countries?"
In their discussion, there was only a difference between smaller losses and larger losses.
As for failure?
What was that?
Facing swords, spears, and sabers with modern guns and cannons, if it weren't for their smaller numbers making it impossible to occupy everything at once and causing unnecessary losses, they wouldn't be so conflicted.
Chapter 45: Conquest! Conquest!
"..."
"Actually, we could also use a faith-based approach. Display our power, our advanced technology, and let the other side believe we are the Divine Race, then legitimately take control of the government."
"Dream on. The people in power might have limited knowledge, but they aren't completely foolish. And do you think people just hand over power? Even if you were a god, if you don't put cannons in front of my face, I won't believe you!"
"Only by fighting a war can we truly..."
"..."
The Staff Department, filled with sand tables and military projection screens, buzzed with a group of strategists arguing heatedly.
What made it difficult was that they all made valid points.
It was hard to make a decision.
Han Fei sat at the head of the table, his expression calm.
His fingers tapped lightly on the tabletop.
Gradually.
The noise in the room began to subside.
Han Fei also opened his eyes.
"Send people to attack the capital directly. I'm in a hurry."
His decision settled the matter.
All the staff members were speechless.
The strategist who advocated for a swift victory proudly raised his head.
"Of course, disperse the remaining troops to maintain order and minimize casualties. You can temporarily employ those who actively surrender, as well as influential local figures who don't resist us. We'll investigate them later once things stabilize."
"Don't worry about troop numbers. More forces will be arriving soon. Oh, and remember to hand over all the prisoners of war. They will be sent to the education district afterward."
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