allonlinenovel Chapter 989 25 points
Chapter 989 25 points
The following is a detailed breakdown of the evaluation criteria, each point as precise as a scalpel:
[Evaluation of execution methods: Successfully planned and guided the internal operations of the Japanese Army, including the Central China Expeditionary Army vs. the Kwantung Army, the North China Area Army, and the Navy.]
A large-scale armed conflict broke out.
The strategy is precise in its entry point, leveraging factional conflicts, resource competition, and disputes over command, while ensuring controllability in its execution.
The final result was as expected; the combat power of the Central China Expeditionary Army was essentially dismantled.
Rating: Excellent.
Quantification of direct results:
The main perpetrators of the violence collapsed: Major perpetrators such as the 6th Kumamoto Division and the 16th Kyoto Division suffered heavy casualties in the January Coup, and their infantry regiments were devastated.
The loss rate of mid-level officers exceeded 60%, and soldiers were collectively disarmed and placed under guard, which essentially eliminated their ability to commit organized crimes.
The 9th Kanazawa Division and other units also lost effective command.
Initial order was established: Through the military police force led by agent Yusuke Ichijo, control of the main urban areas of Nanjing was effectively restored within 48 hours of the conflict's conclusion. Strict curfews and patrols were implemented, and sporadic, small-scale looting and violence were swiftly suppressed, thus preventing the situation from spiraling further out of control.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Zhengqing's tightly clenched lips couldn't help but curl into a barely perceptible smile.
This subtle change in expression, unlike his usual smile, seemed particularly genuine.
This is the core of all his plans, the ultimate goal he pursued behind the scenes as "Takasaki Takuto".
This is not merely a strategic success, but also a profound moral solace that transcends time and space.
Although the methods were full of ruthless calculations to make enemies kill each other.
The system interface timely displayed the rewards based on this core achievement:
[Merit Point Rewards: Based on the number of times historical events are saved, the extent to which they are altered, and the degree of irreversibility, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted.]
Reward: +250,000 Merit Points.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand points..." Zhou Zhengqing silently recited the number in his mind.
This is undoubtedly a huge "asset," and the most direct affirmation of his earth-shattering "disruption."
This is enough to prove that the seemingly unconventional and even somewhat dangerous path he chose has indeed moved the boulder of history and produced effects far beyond what conventional methods could achieve.
However, the system's evaluation is absolutely rational and comprehensive, and it will never only calculate the benefits while ignoring the costs.
The light on the interface shifted, the originally stable white text began to flicker, gradually turning into a warning orange-red, and a new title appeared:
[Assessment of Historical Trajectory Deviation: Analysis of Unexpected Consequences and Chain Reaction]
Zhou Zhengqing frowned slightly; he knew that the purge had only just begun.
The inertia of history is immense and unpredictable; changing a key juncture will inevitably trigger a series of ripple effects that are difficult to fully predict.
[Unexpected Consequences Assessment: Due to the host's intervention, especially the "exaggerated" and "accurate" intelligence regarding the Japanese army's determination and deployment for the offensive, which was transmitted to the Chinese military intelligence system through the channels of Itai Yudai and Nanzo Yunzi in the early stages, the resistance will of the Nanjing government's top leadership was significantly enhanced.]
During the Battle of Nanjing, the various units of the Central China Expeditionary Army became more anxious and fierce in their attacks on the outer positions of Nanjing, such as Yuhuatai, Zijin Mountain, Guanghua Gate, and Zhonghua Gate.
The defending forces, mainly the Training Corps, the 87th Division, the 88th Division, and other units of the Chinese Army and local forces, were under unprecedented pressure.
The ferocity of the battle far exceeded expectations. The number of Chinese troops who successfully evacuated from places like Xiaguan and Yijiangmen, after a rigorous system review, was roughly the same as the number who evacuated without intervention, and might even be slightly lower than originally estimated due to the large losses suffered on the periphery.
This means that the "window of opportunity" created by host intervention has not been effectively transformed into tangible results in preserving more of China's vital forces.
The report presented a cold, hard conclusion:
[Judgment: The host's actions indirectly caused severe casualties among the Chinese army in the defense of Nanjing, especially among experienced junior officers and soldiers.]
This result contradicts the implicit expectation parameter of "preserving the potential strength of the resistance forces as much as possible" in the deep calculation of the system.
Merit Point Penalty: Calculated based on the difference in losses and the degree of negative impact on long-term historical trends.
Penalty Merit Points: -50,000 points.
Zhou Zhengqing frowned deeply as he looked at the punishment, but his face didn't show much surprise; instead, it was more of a deep sense of helplessness and understanding.
He had long anticipated that changing history would not be a simple "redemption," but would inevitably come at an unexpected cost.
The system calculates this in a cold and objective way, without any human touch.
This is the cruel arithmetic of causality, where salvation and consumption are mercilessly weighed on the scales of history.
The interface refreshed again, entering the final settlement stage. However, this time, some previously unmentioned details appeared:
Final Settlement Details:
Basic mission completion reward, core objective achieved: +80,000 points
Exceeding the target bonus, saving lives and altering history: +250,000 points
Special equipment deployment and maintenance costs for Makarov Tactical Squad, including ammunition, weaponry, logistics, and inter-time airdrop energy consumption: - 5,000 points
Penalty for deviation from historical trajectory: Additional loss of Chinese military strength: -50,000 points
Net reward for this mission: +275,000 points
Upon seeing the item "Special Equipment Deployment and Maintenance Costs," Zhou Zhengqing's lips twitched involuntarily.
This system is truly "separate between public and private matters," even the expenses for calling up a squad are calculated separately.
The interface was then updated again, providing a final summary:
[Historical Debt Settlement: A previous loan record has been detected on the host's end, totaling 20,000 merit points (principal and interest).]
[Automatic deduction program initiated... Deducting 20,000 points.]
[Current total accumulated merit points: 255,000 points.]
The light gradually dimmed, and the final settlement number "255,000" lingered on the screen for a moment before slowly disappearing.
Zhou Zhengqing leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.
The accounts have been settled, and the numbers are enormous, but the blood and fire, the rescues and sacrifices, the successes and the costs behind them cannot be fully encompassed by these simple numbers.
He rubbed his temples, wondering how he would use these newly acquired "merit points" for the next stage of the struggle.
He needs to think this over carefully.
Outside the window, Tianjin was still shrouded in the cold night, while his thoughts had already drifted to an even more turbulent and unpredictable future.
Leaning back in the chair, the study was deathly silent, with only the faint hum of the lamp filament.
In his mind, the detailed settlement report listing the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of merit points was like a floating ghost number, although it ultimately presented a huge positive number: 255,000 points.
But deep down, a sense of inexplicable weariness arose within him.
These numbers, these cold additions and subtractions, are more like a complex symbol game, an abstract currency used by a system to quantify the value of their actions.
They are important because they represent authority and resources, but they are not the essence of power.
He was more concerned with the substance, the driving system that allowed him to transcend time and space and leverage the fundamental energy of history.
Merit points are simply a manifestation of this energy under specific rules.
He needs to know how much his real "capital" has increased after this high-stakes gamble of the "Nanjing Incident," and how much "unconventional" resources beyond the norms of this era he can utilize to cope with more complex situations in the future.
He abandoned the idea of continuing to ponder the details of the points and used his mind to directly question the core of the system that existed deep within his consciousness.
"Alright, we can check the specific accounts for these point games later."
Tell me directly, what's the most important thing? How's the energy replenishment situation? How many 'unconventional' resources can we utilize right now?
Where are the bottom line and the upper limit?