Kote fell silent again, as if weighing the pros and cons.
In the end, he compromised, "Alright, I can coordinate weapons and ammunition to be delivered within a week. But the time you requested for rest is too long, 1515 might use this time to strengthen Titrick's defenses or call reinforcements from Siria."
"That's something your military intelligence department should worry about."
Song Heping replied bluntly, "My duty is to my soldiers. I cannot send them to die without adequate preparation."
"Song, watch your tone." Kote warned, "Don't forget who is supporting you."
"I certainly haven't forgotten." Song Heping said, "But Colonel, remind yourself that Bayji is under my control, Kirkuk is in the hands of my allies, and Mosul is also with my allies. If I can't hold on, these places could fall back under 1515's control at any time. What will the Pentagon say about your performance then?"
Blatant threat.
But very effective.
