At this point, he picked up the cup again and gulped down some water to moisten his vocal cords, then continued:
"I judge that the government army and other militia organizations may initially recapture some territories with the advantage of air strikes, but once 1515 steadies their ground or the American air strike intensity diminishes slightly, the battle situation may likely fall into a stalemate again, or even reverse. At that time, whoever can withstand 1515 on the key battlegrounds, or even defeat them, can gain the greatest prestige and political capital."
"So we act then?"
Samir's eyes gradually brightened; he seemed to understand Song Heping's intention.
"And we, the 'Liberation Forces'..."
