The difficulty of the operation had decreased, but that did not mean it was completely absent.
Indeed, it was for this reason that Bai Zhizhan had entrusted Zhou Yongtao with the task of formulating a detailed combat plan for any potential scenarios that might arise.
Such an arrangement was not without reason.
After Bai Zhizhan was promoted to Fleet Commander, Zhou Yongtao did not take on the role of Chief of Staff for the 21st Special Mixed Fleet but was specifically appointed as the Combat Staff Advisor for the East Ocean Fleet.
Since there was no Chief of Staff appointed yet, the duties of the Chief of Staff were carried out by the Combat Staff Advisor.
According to Bai Zhizhan's own words, what Zhou Yongtao lacked to become an outstanding Fleet Commander was the ability to oversee the whole situation.
Before this, Zhou Yongtao had always been an advisor crafting strategies but not a Commander who made decisions and took charge.
