At Tawantin’s war council, Great Sage Gong Fu said, “This is clearly a risky move. But it is also a good move.”0

Pointing at the map, he continued, “They say we should defend beyond our borders. We cannot always fight on our own land. We can fight on theirs as well. The Holy Court’s mechanized forces are undeniably powerful. Without cities to anchor us, we cannot resist them. But they have a major weakness. They rely heavily on logistics. San Antonio is their largest supply hub, with materials from St. York and San Francisco concentrated there. If San Antonio falls, their main force becomes mere scrap metal. This council is to affirm our determination to take Laredo and seize San Antonio.”0

Qi Xuansu and Huangfu Ji were also present at the meeting.0

Great Sage Gong continued, “Of course, many are concerned about the enemies at Monclova and Del Rio. That concern is valid. But we will...0