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"Exactly!"

Sean (Xiao Ce) leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and spoke with the focused concentration of someone offering advice!

"First of all, regarding the first point, we must not fall into the moral trap he has set."

"Pursuit, including frontal pursuit, driving away, and even large-scale firefights and massacres, should be avoided at all costs. This is not only not the solution, but it would also fall into his trap and isolate us from the hearts and minds of the entire Western world!"

"I suggest that a nationwide proclamation be immediately issued in the name of the President of the Illuminati and the Supreme Speaker of the Western Alliance!"

His tone was firm!

"The announcement must clearly state that the riot in Port Lingas was caused by Xiao Ce and his infiltrated assassins who incited and colluded with the mob in the city!"

"The Illuminati enforces the law, punishing only the ringleaders and not those who were coerced! Anyone who lays down their weapons, leaves the defector ranks, and returns home will be pardoned!"

"Anyone who continues to follow Xiao Ce, Boudica, and other ringleaders on their escape will be considered an accomplice! The notice should emphasize that the Illuminati has no intention of harming innocent civilians. Citizens who leave Lingas City and can identify any of Xiao Ce's core assassins or thug leaders among them will be richly rewarded!"

Nie Bing's eyes lit up: "Divide and conquer? Winning hearts and minds is the best strategy?"

“Yes!” Sean (Xiao Ce) nodded vigorously!

"This proclamation must be spread quickly to all corners of Britain, especially to towns they may pass through. Create an atmosphere that follows the path of no return, only home!"

"Let panic and suspicion fester within that massive force. At the same time, clearly distinguish between 'civilians' and 'core rebels,' and direct the killing precisely at the latter rather than the former. This is the key to breaking free from moral constraints!"

“As long as we do not have conclusive evidence of mass slaughter of women and children, any suppression of the core rebel forces is a just pacification! The rulers of various countries and their people on their side probably cannot say much about it.”

Nie Bing's fingertips tapped the table more quickly.

They were clearly quickly assessing the feasibility of the suggestion given by Sean (Xiao Ce).

After a moment, a hint of approval flashed in her eyes, signaling Sean (Xiao Ce) to continue.

Seeing that Nie Bing seemed inclined to listen, Xiao Ce nodded.

"Secondly, the sheer size of their target creates a fog of information, which can be both their shield and their hindrance!"

A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Ce's eyes!

"The relocation of hundreds of thousands of people makes them extremely obvious targets, and their tracks cannot be completely concealed. We need to immediately dispatch elite, rapid reconnaissance teams, not only using scouts, but also utilizing the secret forces under your command, the Light Guard!"

"Have them disperse and infiltrate the areas the escape group might take, focusing on finding the core combatants, especially Frank and his old naval subordinates and Morgana's confidants! These are the backbone of the rebels! Find them, and you'll find the key!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, a glint flashed in Nie Bing's eyes.

“Victor has already sent out several scout teams, but I agree that the Lightguard should be deployed.”

“They are better at infiltrating and tracking in complex environments than ordinary scouts. I will immediately issue dual orders to Victor and the Lightguard Commander.” She paused and asked, “And then what? Decapitate them?”

Sean (Xiao Ce) shook his head: "If the timing is not right, beheading directly is too risky. It could easily alert them, and they might even use civilians as human shields to retaliate again, causing negative consequences."

"My suggestion is: mark the targets precisely and lie in wait patiently. At the same time, Vice Chairman Viktor's 30,000-strong Radiant Army should not be pursued relentlessly, but neither should they be completely inactive."

"Oh?" Nie Bing raised an eyebrow. "What should we do?"

"A feint!"

Xiao Ce was resolute!

"Send out a moderately sized elite detachment of about 5,000 men, well-equipped, to adopt the posture of biting the enemy's tail and to continuously carry out harassment operations."

"But not by launching a direct attack. Instead, like a pack of wolves on the grassland, we maintain constant pressure while continuously probing their weaknesses and compressing their space to operate."

"This move has several advantages: First, it continuously applies pressure, keeping the fleeing group in a state of tension, accelerating internal attrition and the spread of panic!"

"Secondly, we should drive the escape route as close as possible to the pre-set trap!"

"Thirdly, it creates opportunities for the hidden reconnaissance forces. Meanwhile, the main force of 30,000 Radiant Army troops does not need to follow the refugees closely, but instead, based on key nodes on the map, such as mountain passes, major river crossings, and large town granaries, they can make advance deployments and conduct precise interceptions!"

"We can deploy heavy forces at several key points and wait for them to run into us! We can use precise spatial deployment to replace the exhaustion of pursuit!"

“Preset pocket…precise interception…” Nie Bing murmured repeatedly, her eyes growing brighter and brighter.

This tactic is clearly far superior to Viktor's instinctive, blind pursuit, and it is also more in line with the Illuminati's position of absolute power and information advantage, at least in Nie Bing's opinion.

Thirdly, break its endpoint!

A confident smile, as if he could see right through people, curled up at the corners of Sean's (Xiao Ce's) lips!

"They've poured all their resources into bringing hundreds of thousands of people to Queen Boudica's side. If they successfully join forces, Boudica will instantly gain a massive manpower base and considerable war mobilization potential. We must sever this fatal link!"

"Tell me the specific measures," Nie Bing said urgently.

"The announcement is merely to sow discord within their escape group! More importantly, it's to destroy their goals and hopes!" Xiao Ce's voice was calm and forceful!

"A similar declaration should be issued to the nobles and lords within Britain who might sympathize with Boudica or are potential supporters of hers! Explain the advantages and disadvantages!"

"The declaration must clearly state: Targaryen Boudica is not legitimate!"

"King Zion Capor is the rightful ruler of the Kingdom of Britain, recognized by the Illuminati! Xiao Ce is the leader of the invading foreign forces!"

"Any territory or individual who dares to accept or shelter the armed members of this fleeing group is an enemy of the Illuminati! A traitor to the Western Alliance! They will be punished with the most severe penalties! Extermination! Devastation of the city!"

His tone was chilling, carrying an undeniable aura of destruction!

"At the same time, the announcement should proclaim the list of 'key culprits to be punished'! Xiao Ce, Boudica, Morgana, Frank, and other core rebel leaders! Anyone who can provide the exact location of any of these core leaders, or even capture or kill them, will receive a bounty high enough to buy an entire duchy! They will be granted titles and fiefdoms! Such a generous reward will surely attract brave men! It will also deter potential accomplices!"

Sean (Xiao Ce) spoke with great enthusiasm, seemingly offering some excellent solutions.

However, given the current situation, all that's needed is to get Nie Bing to listen to him.

This game of chess was essentially a game he played against himself...

So, what he said was quite harsh. The plans he came up with seemed very useful, but in reality, he was both the attacker and the defender.

So, it doesn't matter how harshly he says it...

Nie Bing was deeply attracted by this grand and meticulous plan, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

This plan was meticulously crafted, not only avoiding Xiao Ce's public opinion trap but also going against the grain by combining public opinion warfare with precision strikes, directly targeting the opponent's core strength and strategic objectives.

"Brilliant!" Nie Bing couldn't help but exclaim!

In fact, based solely on what Sean (Xiao Ce) said...

Nie Bing had already completely trusted Xiao En (Xiao Ce). After all, it was such a good idea. This person was Xiao Ce's spy, so how could she put it that way?

Nie Bing never expected that the person in front of her was Xiao Ce.

"Utilize our superior strength and information control! Trade space for time, precisely strike their core organization and destination—a two-pronged approach! Simultaneously, use hefty rewards and deterrence to control Britain's support network. Mr. Sean, you certainly haven't disappointed me! This strategy is a hundred times more brilliant than Viktor's relentless pursuit!"

Sean (Xiao Ce) bowed slightly, his face displaying just the right amount of humility: "President, you flatter me. Of course, this is really just theory. In practice, it will require the full cooperation of Vice President Victor and everyone else, as well as a more precise grasp of the enemy situation. Furthermore..."

His tone suddenly became serious, and he said solemnly, "We must consider a 'what if' scenario."

"What if?" Nie Bing pressed.

"What if... this team has a core force beyond our expectations?"

Upon hearing Sean (Xiao Ce)'s words, Nie Bing looked puzzled: "Core strength?"

Sean (Xiao Ce) nodded, then said, "That's right. What if Morgana, Xiao Ce, still holds a crucial trump card that we haven't yet discovered?"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the two men behind Nie Bing who looked like iron men!

"After all, Xiao Ce is a cunning man, and he seems to possess some methods that are difficult for us to understand, such as the 'miracle' that occurred in Lingas Port earlier."

If the elite pursuing squads are ambushed, or if the pre-planned interception points are breached swiftly, it could affect the overall situation and even damage the morale of our troops.

After Sean (Xiao Ce) said that, Nie Bing's confident smile deepened: "Sean, your caution is correct. But you can rest assured about this!"

She leaned back slightly in her chair, exuding a powerful sense of control. "If necessary, I will personally order the mobilization of the Iron Legion."

A mere few thousand thugs and some Eastern trickery are nothing but paper lanterns before the real iron torrent and the power of His Excellency the Bishop!

Forget about breaking through the interception points; if they dare to expose and assemble on a large scale, what awaits them is the slaughter of the Iron Legion! Before absolute power, any tricks are futile!

Sean (Xiao Ce) looked at Nie Bing and felt good about himself, which seemed to be due to his activation of the Star Network Hub earlier.

This led Nie Bing to misunderstand that their signal had been restored.

However, Xiao Ce was quite satisfied with their confidence...

The certainty in Nie Bing's tone stemmed from her unwavering belief in the information she had fabricated!

"You just need to continue refining the details of this plan. The key is speed! The announcement must be drafted immediately, and once I review it, it will be sent to all relevant departments at the highest level!"

"You should also refine the framework of Viktor's main force deployment adjustment plan as soon as possible. As for the specific infiltration and tracking direction of the Lightguard, we still need Ed and the others to provide more intelligence support."

"Yes, President. I will do my utmost to refine this plan into a detailed and actionable strategy to help you overcome your difficulties!"

Sean (Xiao Ce) stood up, bowed respectfully to accept the order, and deep within his lowered eyes lay an unfathomable calm. Nie Bing's reaction was exactly what he had expected!

She accepted the general framework of "winning hearts and minds, precise strikes, and cutting off the core," and was blindly confident in absolute force because of the illusion of the "Iron Legion" she relied on.

In fact, her biggest reliance has always been the Iron Man Legion; she felt that even in defeat, the Iron Man Legion would be there to cover her losses...

Just then, Nie Bing suddenly looked sharply at Sean (Xiao Ce).

Xiao Ce was suddenly stared at by Nie Bing's sharp gaze.

After being stared at by Nie Bing, Xiao Ce was taken aback for a moment, then asked Nie Bing, "President, what's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Nie Bing looked at Xiao En (Xiao Ce) meaningfully and said, "Have you forgotten an important force...?"

Seeing Nie Bing's words, Sean (Xiao Ce) smiled and then said to Nie Bing, "President, are you thinking about the influence of Sion Capo and his forces? The influence of the British Empire?"

When Nie Bing saw Xiao En (Xiao Ce) say this and agree to it, she knew that he must have thought of it.

"Good...it seems you've figured out...why you excluded them?"

Xiao Ce smiled and bowed to Nie Bing, replying, "Reporting to the Guild Master, the British Empire is actually a giant powder keg right now..."

"First of all, Boudica is one of the biggest variables. We don't have any news about Boudica right now..."

Nie Bing nodded: "However, the various nobles have also accepted that Sion Capo is king, and that's the end of it..."

Nie Bing frowned slightly and said, "Sean, do you mean that those nobles might be Boudica's men, and Boudica made them temporarily submit?"

Sean (Xiao Ce) nodded to Nie Bing: "That's right, President. Besides, I believe Sion Capo is in a real bind right now... As long as they don't cause trouble... he really can't be counted on... at least not until Boudica shows her face..."

Then, Sean (Xiao Ce) added, turning to Nie Bing, "Furthermore, Guild Master, the Sion family is notorious for being opportunistic in the British Empire. Previously, they were subservient to Boudica... so this time..."

Sean (Xiao Ce) said it on purpose, and he also deliberately didn't finish his sentence...

Nie Bing was a smart person, so she naturally understood the implied meaning immediately.