"Before we came to this world, on paper, we had a template of 5 million regular army in total, but actually 3 million regular army. After we came here, after the battle with the undead, with the orcs, the general staff, more specifically Marshal Orgarkov found that sometimes, a massive amount of troops does not necessarily give the best results."
"So they decided to build an elite force that doesn't rely on numbers to gain the advantage, rather than a bunch of conscript troops. Under the guidance of this idea, the USSR currently has 8 million regular army in total."
Kaelen almost dropped his jaw after hearing this. For a moment he thinks is it correct to cooperate with this guy, does he even know what he is talking about? Why will the amount of the regular army increase by an extra 3 million after saying they want to build elite forces that do not want to gain an advantage with numbers? What kind of country can afford a regular army of 8 million?
Makarov seems to see through his inner thoughts and said,
"Don't feel shocked about the number, that is the result of it. If the USSR hadn't changed the idea and continued gaining advantages through numbers, the USSR would have at least 20 million regular army by now, especially since the Union is still facing the potential threat from the undead, and also the three human kingdoms. Even now, if the situation has changed again and we need more army to stabilize the situation, we can still easily form a 20 million army."
But he regretted it as soon as he finished speaking. Would it be too hurtful to tell him the truth? What if he felt that he had no chance of winning against the 8 million Red Army? An extremist blinded by hatred would not think so. Forget it, just stabilize his confidence for safety.
"No worry, my Prince. As part of the KGB, I could tell that these 8 million troops were just paper tigers, the relationship between soldiers, sergeants and officers was bad. The discipline is terrible, every day there are soldiers selling weapons and ammo to the black market just to exchange for extra supplies, like alcohol."
That was before the war, as the restoration of the commissar and Andropov's victory in power struggle, everything was history. Makarov did not say it in full.
"The Soviet Union's prosperity was only superficial, it was just like a rotten broken house, we only have to kick in the door and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down."
In reality, after you kick, a group of strong men will rush out and beat you up. Additionally, the Soviet Union is no longer a rotten wood house anymore, even if there are still problems, it is a dangerous reinforced concrete building.
"No matter how strong the Red Army are, they are not invincible. They are like a normal human, they will die, they will be scared, and compared to us, they don't have magic. We can't face them on a proper battlefield, then we will fight them through guerilla warfare, like I said, the noble elf will never surrender."
Great, at least he is not scared of the number.
"Yes, my prince. If you need, I have a bunch of guerilla warfare tutorials if you need them. It concludes about a few thousand years of our history in the original world on how the weak win the war through it."
Kaelen nodded his head and asked.
"What time will it be a better time for us to start the rebellion if we don't do it during the chaos attack? Don't tell me to do it during the USSR invade the human kingdom, I don't think that is a good idea, by that time they can't even take care of themselves, and no one going to support us, it will just be a matter of time that we will be crush by the red army."
Makarov pretends to think about it and gives his prepared answer.
"Brilliant, my prince. You have considered all the possibilities, in my opinion, the time will be in between these two, and we should start the rebellion just a few days before the Red Army invasion of the human kingdom."
"From what I know, the invasion will be conducted from the air, land and sea. If they do it from the sea, many troops will be sent to board the ship. From land, they will assemble in the orc's land, where places full of mountains will be difficult for them to manoeuvre."
"From the air, which is the paratroopers that you have seen outside the Eldario, it will be the most difficult part as they can react quickly, but as long as we can deal with it and liberate most of the territory before the other two directions response, we got a high success chance."
Kaelen agreed, and, he believes that Aurelis will also agree. This is an excellent plan, as so far, he doesn't see any problems.
"What should I do to prepare for this?"
"There are many, you should be more clear about it, there are still many things that the KGB are not clear with. I find you instead of your brother because I believe you will be the key person that will lead us to success. Your brother is too cautious and lacks the courage to do something that will be the greatest ever in history."
Kaelen became more satisfied after hearing the words. Makarov is so much better than Aurelis, in his heart, he already believes that Makarov is someone similar to him.
"As you wish, I will prepare any necessary things that are needed. Aurelis, there is no point for a coward to participate in this revolution. For our people!"
"For our people! Glory to the elf! Glory to the Soviet People! Long live my Prince!"
Makarov followed and cheered, at least now, Kaelen had already been fooled by him.
Kaelen left the safe house, he turned around and looked at the safe house, muttering.
"This guy may not be completely trustworthy, but he is more likely to be someone who can change fate than Aurelis... I can't wait any longer."