Middle Eastern tyrants

Amir, who began to gain popularity in Chapter 34
Lu Lin was not being polite at all, but in reality, his criticism was a bit too conservative.

Before this war, Masr's president, Ferdinand, had declared that he was "ready to destroy Zion," but in reality, they were not prepared for any battle.

At that time, Masr was still mired in the civil war in Lahuaa, and there were problems with extremely poor equipment maintenance and training. Some soldiers did not even receive their own rifles before the war started.

But if this can still be used as an excuse, then the intelligence aspect has failed completely. You should know that before Zion launched the surprise attack, Masr's air force radar had already detected the anomaly.

However, the eccentric commander mistakenly thought it was a "domestic exercise aircraft" and did not take any action. As a result, Zion Air Force destroyed 90% of Masr's military aircraft and air defense positions within 3 hours.

Lu Lin put himself in his teammate's shoes and found that it was hard not to lose his temper and curse when he heard the news.

When the war actually began, the Arab coalition forces exposed even more problems.

For example, Masr's 60th Tank Division in the Sinai Peninsula was easily surrounded by the Sikkim armored forces due to lack of fuel and orders, and eventually more than 8,000 men were captured and hundreds of tanks were destroyed.

There was also political interference in the military. In the early stages of the war, the Surria Air Force was ordered not to launch attacks for fear of losses, but as a result, it was completely annihilated by the Zion Air Force on the ground.

The infighting between the two factions in Al-Iraq led to confusion among the frontline troops in receiving orders, making it impossible for them to even advance normally.

Ultimately, the Arab states lost the Sinai Peninsula, the western bank of the Hashim, southern Surya, northern Al Ilag, and other regions and countries, and more than 60,000 Arab soldiers were captured.

The casualty ratio was as high as 20 to 1, with more than 2,000 tanks lost, and the air force's casualty ratio was even more appalling.

In this war, Zion not only crippled all the Arab states on the Arabian Peninsula except for the Santiago, but also expanded its territory more than tenfold, approaching the former Ottoman Empire.

The crucial point is that only two weeks passed from the start to the end of the war.

It's worth noting that Prosper's blitzkrieg took a full 36 days, yet the Arab countries lost four or five times the territory of Melania!
This battle not only shocked the world with Zion's military strength, but also forever branded the Arab coalition forces with the shame of modern warfare.

This is no longer just a matter of overwhelming superiority in equipment. To say that the Arabs don't have a single general who knows how to fight is actually just Lu Lin narrowing down the attack range.

Prince Muhammad initially wanted to refute, but upon reflection, he realized that the other party did indeed have the right to say such a thing, since he was the only one in all of Arabia to have defeated the Zion army in a direct confrontation.

This victory also preserved the last vestiges of face for the Arab countries, at least preventing them from suffering a complete defeat.

"The Arab generals don't understand modern warfare at all." Lu Lin didn't hold back at all: "They're still using World War II tactics to fight Zion's armored formations—that's foolish."

In later war memoirs, Zion pilots recalled that many of Masr's T-54 or T-55 tanks were deployed in the open desert or in fixed fortifications, becoming easy targets, and ultimately becoming their medals of honor.

"At the same time, there is a significant gap between the quality of our soldiers and that of Zion."

Lu Lin continued, "Zion's new recruits usually have three to six months of training, while Arab recruits usually only have six to twelve weeks. If they don't have veterans to guide them in battle, their morale will almost collapse at the first sign of trouble."

In fact, Zion has a conscription system, and regardless of gender, men usually enlist at the age of eighteen and serve for about three years, while women serve for two years, mainly undertaking tasks such as logistics and communications.

Furthermore, after retiring, these individuals undergo one to two months of military training each year to maintain a state of combat readiness.

In contrast, the Arab side also suffers from a disconnect between officers and soldiers. Officers are mostly from the elite class, while soldiers are largely conscripted farmers, leading to poor communication. Furthermore, high-ranking Arab officers often rise to power through political means rather than genuine ability, a factor that alone is potentially fatal.

"Basic training for new recruits cannot be accomplished overnight."

Old Muhammad pondered for a moment: "So, do you want the Guardian Army? Those bastards are fine for bullying civilians, but if they actually get on the battlefield, I reckon they'll run faster than rabbits."

His Highness said, "However, their food is good, and they have received some training. With veterans leading them, they should be able to make up for your losses quickly."

“I’ve been thinking about something else.” Lu Lin recalled his previous conversation with Yehena and decided to bring it up: “Perhaps we should recruit special talents from the church into our army. This would effectively enhance our combat capabilities.”

"Do you want the Prophet or Darby?"

“Yes.” Lu Lin thought for a moment: “If the Guardians of the Church have any, they can send them to me, but they must be young. I’ll find a way to get the rest.”

With the Shuangzhi military and political reforms imminent, Lu Lin is definitely going to try to secure the best soldiers in advance.

The army is a great melting pot, and he was confident that he could reshape the minds of new recruits with a new stamp.

Young core members of the missionary force
Prince Muhammad suddenly realized something; Lu Lin's suggestion made him sense a possibility of weakening religious power.

“The Guardians of the Faith are no problem, there’s plenty of them.” Prince Muhammad picked up a cigar and tapped it on the table. “But I can’t guarantee the Prophets’ needs, because there aren’t many of them in the Church. They’re not meant to be used as consumables for the army, and female prophets are a special case.”

Lu Lin was somewhat disappointed, but then Old Muhammad changed the subject: "However, I still have some connections in the church. I can make a call and get you two or three spots without much trouble."

"I want to choose the people myself."

"can."

Lu Lin felt relieved; this meant he had fulfilled his promise to Yehena.

“Tomorrow you will come with me to see His Majesty, and your Uncle Shams will personally bestow rewards upon you,” old Muhammad instructed. “Remember to be careful with your words and actions then.”

Lu Lin nodded: "I will be careful."

After finishing their conversation, to avoid any awkwardness, Lu Lin got up and took his leave.

Watching his son's retreating figure, Prince Mohammed suddenly asked, "By the way, Amir, you went to university in the country, right?"

"Yes."

Just as Lu Lin's brain was racing, wondering if he had said something wrong, he saw His Highness the Prince wave his hand.

"It's nothing, let's go eat."

(End of this chapter)