Long Zhan laid out his plan:
"First, we build a Joint Legion we can afford to maintain, transport, and keep in good repair."
"I suggest selecting elite troops from the existing Half-Orc and Dwarf forces. That gives us the best value for our money, and we can afford it."
"The remaining forces won't be disbanded. They'll be registered anew under combat, garrison, transport, and engineering roles and receive standardized training to ease the shortages in civilian policing and engineering."
"Later, we can replace them entirely with our unmanned equipment. An Unmanned Legion is what our Technological Civilization does best."
Zhao Gang's brow relaxed, and he asked another question:
"That would indeed reduce casualties and logistical pressure, but won't the two races think we're weakening their military standing?"
"Out of an army of hundreds of thousands, only a small elite force would remain. They might not accept that."
Long Zhan looked at the map.
"Then we'll lay out the figures for them."
"Keeping a huge army without guaranteed ammunition supplies, unified command, or repair capabilities means sending them to their deaths."
"Handing things over to the Unmanned Legion and letting their elite troops handle command, coordination, and critical engagements is how we truly preserve their combat strength."
Lin Mo thought for a moment, then added:
"We also need to give the soldiers of both races clear paths for promotion and reassignment."
"Those fit for combat will enter the Joint Legion. Those who understand engineering will enter the maintenance and transport systems. Retired personnel will receive priority for local public security, rescue, and training posts."
"We can't let reorganization amount to nothing more than, 'You won't have to fight anymore.'"
Long Zhan nodded.
"Understood. We're doing this for their sake, too, so fewer of them will die."
Looking at the map, Zhao