Chapter: 2892

Hamid quickly replied, "I've been executing a strategy of conserving electricity here, using it only during the day and sparingly, with ordinary soldiers only using it for lighting in the evenings. Overall, our electricity consumption is not that high, and the cost is acceptable."

Leaf refuted, "You're just not considering long-term implications. If you have ten or dozens of defense facilities in the future, each facility will need its own corresponding power system to ensure internal lighting, ventilation, communication, even cooking. If this is the case, your diesel generators won't be able to meet the demand, and the cost of running them at full capacity will be extremely high."

Hamid exclaimed, "Oh my goodness! I had completely forgotten about this! But... I don't have any good solutions right now. The government army can't provide me with electricity, and I'm not able to build a thermal power plant, so I can only use diesel generators to generate electricity to resolve the electricity problem..."

Leaf said, "Although you may not have the possibility of developing thermal power, but you can still develop solar power generation."

"The Middle East region has plenty of sunshine, and although the construction cost of solar power generation is relatively high, the subsequent usage cost is low, and the maintenance cost is even lower. You only need to invest $200,000 to $300,000 once to set up several independent systems for generating electricity from sunlight, storing it in batteries, which can completely get rid of diesel generators and produce enough electricity for your 2,000 soldiers to use normally."

"The solar panels can be placed directly on the roof or the slope of a hill near the internal incline structure. This way, you can also prevent enemies from destroying them, and then put your diesel generators in a safe cellar, maintaining and preserving it during normal times, and activating it when needed for emergency power supply. This way, you'll essentially have two power systems."

Leaf said with emphasis, "No matter what, whenever war is involved, we must always make contingency plans. This plan won't work, so I need to switch to another one immediately. Only this way can we improve our survival rate and ensure that our troops don't get wiped out. To be honest, your subordinates lack cultural education, and you yourself have no systematic military training. Therefore, your unit lacks a solid theoretical foundation from the start, making it difficult for us to survive in continuous war."

Hamid also realized the importance of Leaf's words and immediately spoke up, "Old brother is reminding me! I'll definitely strengthen this aspect of my understanding and strive to upgrade myself as soon as possible!"

He then hastened to say, "As for solar power generation, I'll start working on it right away. A million dollars is a huge sum, but many problems can be solved with it. In the future, I'll work hard to upgrade and transform various aspects, making sure not to disappoint old brother's expectations!"

Leaf saw that Hamid was in a serious mood and slightly relaxed, thinking that he might survive this initial period.

Subsequently, Leaf thought of something else and asked him, "By the way, your subordinates don't know how to read at all. If you want them to operate construction equipment to repair structures, can they do it?"

Hamid didn't think twice and said, "No way, my people definitely won't be able to do it. Whenever I bring up this topic, I get angry. Earlier, I had them dig a cellar, but after 10 years of digging, only 8 were completed. I don't expect them to build permanent structures; in my opinion, it's absolutely impossible."

Saying that, he smiled and said, "However, I just happen to know a friend who is in the construction industry in Iraq. He has many workers under him, and they're already used to the chaos of war days there. As long as you give them sufficient compensation, even digging moon holes won't deter them, so I'll contact him right away and get someone over here!"

Leaf said, "That's a great connection! Actually, the kind of permanent structures I mentioned don't require too high costs or technical complexity. You can find ways to learn from old Chinese movies like 'The Great Wall' – it's absolutely the best educational material for your current situation! Because you're also facing high-altitude warfare and differences in equipment are not significant. As long as you can utilize the advantages of high ground, trenches, and reverse slope strategies to build defensive structures, even if enemy firepower is extremely strong, it will be hard to defeat you!"

Hamid said without hesitation, "Okay! I'll find ways to download it using satellite networks and watch it carefully."

Leaf cautioned, "You must approach this movie with a respectful and learning attitude!"

Hamid spoke up, "Don't worry, old brother! I'll learn with an open heart!"

Leaf nodded and added, "By the way, when you've found those workers and started construction, you must select some smart and cunning soldiers from your team to help and learn alongside. This way, you can accelerate project progress and let your subordinates gain experience in construction or perhaps form an engineering battalion unit within a short period of time!"

"Good!" Hamid immediately said, "I'll definitely find ways to establish an engineering battalion!"

Leaf cautioned again, "This matter must be done quickly, otherwise, it's possible that before the construction is even finished, your entire team will be taken out by others."

Hamid said busily, "I'll get started on this today, and before this project begins, I'll keep a low profile first."

"Good." Leaf comforted him, saying, "We can stockpile food for $400,000, canned goods with a warranty period exceeding two years for $1 million, use another $1 million to stockpile medicine and supplies, set up solar power generation for $300,000, accumulate weapons and ammunition for $2 million, and then use the remaining funds to build permanent infrastructure. With this plan, your overall strength will definitely increase by several notches, so let's get it done!"

After Hamid thanked Leaf and hung up the phone, he immediately started researching the specific plans for infrastructure construction while coordinating various resources and preparing to launch.

At that moment, Chen Zekai and Su Ruoli, who were standing next to Leaf, all had shocked expressions on their faces looking at Leaf.

Su Ruoli was confused. She couldn't understand why Leaf was suddenly guiding someone over the phone on how to fight, as this was a peaceful era and war was too far removed from ordinary people's reality. Besides, she didn't know what Leaf had gotten up to in Syria. JrNovels.com